
Are Deadlifts Dangerous?
Many in the field claim that deadlifts are an inherently dangerous exercise. Is this claim supported by science? Or is something else going on?
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Many in the field claim that deadlifts are an inherently dangerous exercise. Is this claim supported by science? Or is something else going on?

The argument of plant vs. animal protein contains many factors but our focus here is on just one: how do they affect muscle growth? Let’s check it out.

Most bodybuilders and athletes would probably like to have a social life, too. Can alcohol intake impair gains? Is there applicable knowledge on this subject?

Have you ever gone “beast mode” in the gym? Let’s think about that for a second – how beastly are you? Let’s compare ourselves to the animal kingdom and see how we stack up.

Are all calories equal? Is calories in vs calories out the most important component of a diet for weight loss? Let’s see what the science says about these hot-button issues.

Many in the fitness community believe that increasing meal frequency can boost metabolic rate and improve body composition. What does the science say?

Many trainers and coaches emphasize the eccentric portion of lifts but the reality is that, during normal lifts, this portion has no extra benefit compared to the concentric portion.

Studies show that muscle activation during a normal lift reduces throughout the positive portion of the lift. This is due to a few different factors but represents an area of a lift that requires more training.

Losing weight can be a difficult process, but many find that the stress of daily life makes it more difficult. Why is this the case?

Professionals often harp on the importance of nutrition and training when trying to build muscle. However, sleep is just as important.

Drop sets are an intensification technique used by many bodybuilders to train past normal muscle failure. This study found that adding a drop set resulted in more growth than normal training!

Using multiple exercises is necessary to train virtually every muscle group in the body. This study found that specific exercises were able to target specific heads ot the triceps.
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In this episode of the Muscle PhD Live Academy we will discuss advanced training variables and we’ll be answering community questions

In a previous video, Dr. Wilson discussed supplementing melatonin. Here we will discuss ways to naturally increase melatonin production.

Dr. Jacob Wilson will go over the top 3 research-based ways that bodybuilders can use to become more vascular.

In this episode of the Muscle PhD Live Academy we will discuss what the best alternative to a ketogenic diet is

In this episode of the Muscle PhD Live Academy we will discuss mechanical satiety and what are the best ways to feel sated

In this episode of the Muscle PhD Live Academy we will discuss the effects of artificial sweeteners. Are they good or bad for you?
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