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Accommodating Resistance
Are bands and chains just a cool-looking gimmick, or are they actually effective in improving strength gains? Let’s see what the science says and how to use this info.
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Progressive Overload
Just about every bodybuilder knows the importance of progressive overload, but what exactly is progressive overload? How can you plan and achieve it?
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Sleep and Bodybuilding
Sleep can be a hot topic for many as it’s nearly impossible to get proper sleep in today’s world. How can missing out on sleep affect muscle growth?
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Stretching and Performance
Static stretching is one of the most popular ways to warmup before exercise. Let’s dig in and see if this is a good practice and if it’s the best method for improving flexibility.
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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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Nutrition Inconvenience
Most folks know that just about any diet plan can support your goals. However, that sentiment is based on diet adherence; how can you improve diet adherence?
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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.
How Long Should You Sleep?
It’s well-known that the current recommendation for sleep is around 8 hours per night. However, athletes and bodybuilders need more sleep due to increased recovery demands.
Mechanical Tension
The most current literature behind muscle growth supports the theory that mechanical tension is the main driver of muscle growth. What is mechanical tension and how can you optimize it?
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
Resistance Training vs Static Stretching
Most people employ static stretching in an effort to improve flexibility. However, this study found similar improvements in flexibility from resistance training compared to stretching.
Sleep Deprivation and Fat Loss
If you’re trying to lose fat, focusing on diet and exercise are incredibly important. However, you can’t neglect the importance of sleep. This study found the mild sleep deprivation significantly reduced fat loss during a diet.
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The Muscle PhD Academy Live #049: Overcoming Genetic Limitations
In this episode of the Muscle PhD Live Academy we will discuss the possibility of overcoming your genetic limitations and we’ll be answering community questions
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
The Muscle PhD Academy Live #031: Calorie Cycling
In this episode of the Muscle PhD Live we will go over ways to manipulate your calories to maximize fat loss
Hydrolyzed Whey Protein
Dr. Wilson will explain what hydrolyzed whey protein is, how it works in your body, and what the benefits are over other protein blends.
The Muscle PhD Academy Live #018: Glute Training Part 1
In this episode of the Muscle PhD Live Academy we will discuss the most effective glute training methods to help you achieve your glute goals
Top 3 Ways To Add Pounds of Muscle Fast!
In this video, Dr. Jacob Wilson gives the top 3 research-based ways for bodybuilders to add pounds of muscle fast!
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