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Protein Intake and Bodybuilders
Most current scientific reviews state that the optimal protein intake for maximizing muscle gain is well below what many bodybuilders consume. Is this true?
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Range of Motion and Growth
Many often advocate for using a full range of motion when lifting weights. How important is this? Does science agree with this advice, or is there more to it?
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Deadlifts on Back Day?
A current argument in the field exists as to whether or not the deadlift is a good back exercise. Do we have scientific evidence to support either side of this qualm?
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Potholes
There comes a time in every veteran bodybuilder’s career where they have too many nagging injuries to count. How can we relate this to driving on subpar roads?
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Eccentrics and Growth
Coaches and trainers often preach the importance of the lowering portion of resistance training exercises. Is this really the most important part of a lift?
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Post-Workout Nutrition
Optimizing post-workout nutrition can greatly benefit recovery from exercise. What and when should you eat after your workout to maximize gains?
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Can Stretching Prevent Injuries?
Many believe that stretching before your workout can help prevent injuries but virtually no research supports this theory.
Muscle Activation in Compound and Isolation Exercises
Many people think that isolation exercises increase muscle activation compared to compound movements but this study found that not to be the case.
Mind-Muscle Connection for Activation
The mind-muscle connection is a popular training tool used by many bodybuilders. This study found that trained individuals were able to increase activation in specific muscles when told to focus on them during a lift.
How Often Should You Eat?
Meal frequency doesn’t appear to have a significant effect on body composition, but there is an optimal frequency for optimizing protein synthesis throughout the day.
Chromium Picolinate
Chromium is often touted as a fat loss supplement but the scientific evidence seems to suggest otherwise. Chromium isn’t your best bet for improving body composition.
Sleep and White Noise
Improving sleep quality is an important factor in the recovery process for athletes and bodybuilders. This study found that using white noise strategies significantly improved sleep quality.
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Finding Success in the Fitness Industry
Having education and experience are just two of many, many skills needed to become successful in the fitness industry. What are the others?
What Should You Have in Your Pre-Workout?
What should you have in your pre-workout? Can you buy the perfect blend? or can you make your own? Dr. Wilson will go over his favorite stack
How Do You Read Research Studies?
How do you read research studies? What are some tricks to dig through these issues and understand the science?
The Muscle PhD Academy Live #036: Shoulder Training
In this episode of the Muscle PhD Live Academy we will discuss shoulder training and how to properly train them to maximize strength and mass
Do You Have to Eat Every 2 Hours?
In this video, Dr. Wilson will talk about whether eating frequent meals can maximize muscle growth and help you reach your goals.
The Truth About Reverse Dieting
In this video we will discuss the truth about reverse dieting and how to properly get back to maintenance calories after a cut
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