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Calf Training 101
The calves consistently seem to be the most stubborn muscle group when it comes to muscle growth. What’s the best way to go about training the calves?
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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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Hormesis
Fitness professionals often tout the importance of a well-rounded training plan – one that includes optimal rest, nutrition, and training. Why is this the case?
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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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Deloads
Most strength training experts recommend taking the occasional deload, however, the exact method of deloading is rather murky. What should we know about deloads?
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Micronutrients
Many often tout the importance of proper vitamin and mineral intake in bodybuilders, but how important are micronutrients for gains? Let’s see what the science says.
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Cardio on Lifting Days or Different Days?
Bodybuilders have long known that performing cardio and lifting on the same day might not be best for gains. Why is this the case?
Isolating the Brachioradialis
Achieving optimal arm aesthetics requires development of all the elbow flexor muscles, not just the biceps. How can we train the brachioradialis?
Wide vs Narrow Stance Squats
This study confirmed the classic theory that wide stance squats will target the outer quad and glutes more while narrow stance squats emphasize the inner quads more.
Lifting Tempo
Many trainers and coaches advocate for tempo training but this review found that lifting tempo has no effect on muscle growth or strength. In fact, slow tempos may actually impair gains.
Exercise and Metabolism
We often hear that exercise can boost metabolism. What does this mean? Do all forms of exercise have similar effects?
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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Top 3 Ways to Gain Muscle and Lose Fat, Part 2
In part 2 of this series, Dr. Jacob Wilson will go over the best ways to gain muscle and lose fat through nutrition and lifestyle changes.
The Muscle PhD Academy Live #006: Will The Ketogenic Diet Ruin Your Metabolism?
In this episode of the Muscle PhD Live Academy we will discuss the ketogenic diet and it’s effects on your metabolism
Pattern of Eating for Fat Loss
In this video we will discuss the Pattern of Eating for Fat Loss and which approach to take in order to maximize your fat loss goals
What Should Your Macros be in Order to Grow?
What should your macros be in order to grow? In this video, Dr. Wilson will break down the macros for a successful bulk without the fat gain
Why Is Muscle Growth So Slow?
This week we will be talking about whether muscle growth is linear, why muscle growth is so slow, and how you speed up the process?
The Muscle PhD Academy Live #030: Training Frequency
In this episode of the Muscle PhD Live, we will be discussing training frequency. How often should you train different muscle groups?
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