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Body Recomposition
Body recomposition is the holy grail of bodybuilding – losing fat while gaining muscle. Is this actually possible for veteran bodybuilders, or is this just a treat for novices?
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Training at Home
Training at home probably isn’t quite as effective as training at the gym. How can you adjust your program to continue to make progress with little or no equipment?
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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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Genetic Potential
Both researchers and bodybuilders alike have theorized about the idea of a “genetic potential.” What factors can influence one’s genetic potential?
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Hamstrings in the Squat
Research continues to uncover minimal hamstrings involvement in the squat, but the fitness community often claims otherwise. What’s the deal here?
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A Motivation Secret
The fitness industry is full of gurus telling you how to eat and train while offering motivation along the way. However, these gurus often forget a key secret.
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MCT Oil vs LCT Oil
Using MCT oils in your diet may help your fat loss progress more so than traditional cooking oils. This study found that individuals eating foods cooked with MCT oils lost more fat than others.
How Often Should You Eat?
Meal frequency doesn’t appear to have a significant effect on body composition, but there is an optimal frequency for optimizing protein synthesis throughout the day.
Chromium Picolinate
Chromium is often touted as a fat loss supplement but the scientific evidence seems to suggest otherwise. Chromium isn’t your best bet for improving body composition.
High Protein Diets
High protein consumption of 28.g/kg as opposed to lower intake can lead to increased gains in lean muscle mass
Pre-Workout Carbohydrate
If you’re training for endurance or usually train longer than an hour at a time you might get some benefit out of consuming carbohydrates before your workout.
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
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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 #042: The Difference Between Training Men and Women
In this episode of the Muscle PhD Live Academy we will discuss the differences of training men vs women and their strengths and weaknesses
Top 3 Ways to Increase Your Endurance
Dr. Jacob Wilson will give you the top 3 ways to increase your endurance with resistance training using research-based methods.
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?
The Muscle PhD Academy Live #034: Can You Grow New Muscle Fibers? (Hyperplasia)
In this episode of the Muscle PhD Live, we will go over Hyperplasia, or the act of growing new muscle fibers. Is it possible?
3 Reasons Why Your Pecs Aren’t Developed
Dr. Wilson will discuss the top 3 reasons your pecs aren’t fully developed. These are the techniques you need to optimize chest hypertrophy.
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