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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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The Lunchbox
Sometimes you get in a training or motivation rut and need a quick pick-me-up to get you going again. This is that pick-me-up. Watch the tagged video for best results.
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Time Under Tension
Time Under Tension has become a massive catchphrase in the fitness community. Is it really the most important variable for maximizing growth?
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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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Hypertrophy vs. Hyperplasia
We know that muscles grow through a process called hypertrophy. However, another potential process, called hyperplasia, may exist. What’s the difference?
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[Some] Physics of Bodybuilding
Biomechanics and physics don’t always seem like the most interesting or useful topics for bodybuilders, but what are some ways we can use this knowledge?
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Volume Variations for Periodization
Periodization is simply the process of planning variation into your training. One of the most important training variables to vary is volume. How should you vary your volume?
Improving Floor Weakness in the Deadlift
Some lifters experience difficulty pulling from the floor during the deadlift. Mobility work may be necessary for beginners, but advanced lifters need specific training to overcome this.
Rest Periods
How long should you rest between sets? Is there a golden rule to this training variable, or are rest periods not one-size-fits-all?
Food Quality and Energy Balance
We often hear that energy balance is simply the difference between calories in and calories out. Is it really that simple?
Beef Protein
Whey protein is usually considered the best form of supplemental protein. The problem is that many whey formulations contain ingredients that some individuals are allergic
Intraworkout Protein
Professionals typically recommend consuming protein following training, however, some studies show a benefit to intraworkout protein consumption. What’s the deal?
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Green Tea for Fat Loss
Dr. Wilson discusses the use of green tea for fat loss, how to maximize its effects, and what dosage to use.
The Muscle PhD Academy Live #015: Autoregulation
In this episode of the Muscle Ph.D. Live Academy we will discuss autoregulation. How do you implement autoregulation into your routine?
How Many Calories Do You Need to Add Size?
How many calories do you need to add size? What is the ideal calorie intake for the skinny guy packing muscle, or the aspiring mass monster?
TRAINING HACKS – Add Size To Your Biceps With This Hack!
Welcome to our newest series, Training Hacks. Join Team Muscle Ph.D. and ASPI Director of Strength and Conditioning, Charlie Ottinger as he gives you tips and hacks to improve your workouts or add new weapons to your gym arsenal. This week we are going to start with Shift Grip Curls.
3 Reasons Why Your Delts Aren’t Developed
Dr. Wilson will discuss the top 3 reasons your delts aren’t fully developed and discuss techniques to add size to your shoulders.
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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