
Exercise Variation
Attitudes towards exercise variations in the bodybuilding community are pretty split – some swear by variation while others decry its importance. What’s the science say?
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Attitudes towards exercise variations in the bodybuilding community are pretty split – some swear by variation while others decry its importance. What’s the science say?

While hydration might not be the most exciting topic, its relevance to performance for both athletes and bodybuilders is immense. Why should you hydrate, and how should you do it?

Researchers and bodybuilders alike have pondered over the years if it’s possible to isolate muscle fiber types with specific training strategies. Is this possible?

Many bodybuilders are interesting in boosting their metabolism for body composition optimization. What strategies can you use to boost metabolism?

Bodybuilding can often be a trial-and-error sport but, unfortunately, many people spend more time making errors than progress. How can you fix that?

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?

Studies show that force production and muscle activation decrease during the second half of the press during the bench press. How does this impact max bench performance?

This study found that subjects were able to make similar gains in muscle size when using light loads vs heavy loads. The caveat is that sets must be taken close to failure for this effect to occur.

Many bodybuilders use multiple exercises and implements to train the shoulders. This study found that using dumbbells caused more shoulder activation than using barbells.

Many bodybuilders use GABA to improve their sleep quality. While this may not always be an effective use, GABA has been shown to increase growth hormone production overnight.

Many believe in the mantra, “no pain, no gain,” but does that really apply to resistance training? Current literature shows that muscle damage is not necessary for hypertrophy.

Most people generally understand that alcohol isn’t great for gains. But why is this the case? This study found that alcohol can impair protein synthesis following training.
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Dr. Jacob Wilson will discuss the top 3 science-based ways to increase your testosterone levels naturally.

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 the preacher curl. For some reason, not all gyms have them. So here’s a way to get around that.

In this episode of the Muscle PhD Live Academy we will discuss 2 a day training and we’ll be answering community questions

Dr. Jacob Wilson will give you the top 3 ways to increase your endurance with resistance training using research-based methods.

Dr. Wilson will discuss the top 3 reasons your pecs aren’t fully developed. These are the techniques you need to optimize chest hypertrophy.

This week we are going to start with this tip. As I mentioned in the previous video, I have some shoulder mobility issues and wrist pain when setting up for the front squat. This week’s hack is a bit more advanced than last week, as it requires this amazing piece of equipment. If you are lucky enough to have one of these in your gym, give this a try and let us know how it has helped you
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