The Muscle PhD | Dr. Jacob Wilson

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The most comprehensive bodybuilding and exercise science course that’s designed to equip you with the knowledge and skills to become a versatile coach, capable of training individuals from all backgrounds and enabling you to establish a thriving business of your own.

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certified trainer

The most comprehensive bodybuilding and exercise science course that’s designed to equip you with the knowledge and skills to become a versatile coach, capable of training individuals from all backgrounds and enabling you to establish a thriving business of your own.

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Articles

Squats vs. Hip Thrusts

The bodybuilding community has rallied around the squat and hip thrust for glute development, but which exercise is better? New research may have the answer.

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Pain Killers and Gains

Many lifters take NSAIDs or pain killers to alleviate muscle soreness following intense training. Is this the best practice for promoting recovery and gains?

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Hydration

While hydration might not be the most exciting topic, its relevance to performance for both athletes and bodybuilders is immense. Why should you hydrate, and how should you do it?

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Training to Failure

We’ve all heard the classic mantra, “No pain, no gain.” Is this really true? Do you really have to train to failure and cripple yourself to make gains?

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CUSTOM PROGRAMS

Quick tips

Tribulus Terrestris

Tribulus Terrestris has long been marketed as a natural testosterone booster but literally no study has confirmed this assertion. Tribulus is not an effective supplement for anything bodybuilding-related.

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Muscle Damage

Many believe in the mantra, “no pain, no gain,” but does that really apply to resistance training? Current literature shows that muscle damage is not necessary for hypertrophy.

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Training While Sick

Training while sick is a tricky scenario in that it’s easy to overtrain given the amount of stress your body is already under. Follow these recommendations for optimizing training while not overstressing the body.

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Creatine HCL

Many claim that creatine HCL is more effective than creatine monohydrate but literally no evidence exists to support this claim. Monohydrate has much more evidence behind its efficacy.

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Videos

The Science of Classic Bodybuilding – Constant Tension

This week we’ll be talking about constant tension and its benefits. Stepping back into bodybuilding history, we will discuss one of the greats of yesteryear, Serge Nubret, The Black Panther.

Serge was known for his amazing physique, but unlike most bodybuilders, he didn’t use heavy weight. He used constant tension to build his massive physique.

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MACRO CALCULATOR

Our sophisticated macro calculator utilizes numerous body metrics and lifestyle habits to provide you with a full-calorie and macro breakdown to help you achieve your dream physique.

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