
Training Muscle Fiber Types
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?
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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?

Creatine is probably the most common supplement for bodybuilders. Even with myriad scientific data, some people remain concerned about creatine and safety.

Writing a solid training program is one of the most nuanced tasks in the fitness field. How can you go about creating your own program? We’ll get into the nitty gritty in this series.

Many people think training frequency is a closed case in the research, but we actually know very little about the optimum frequency for each muscle group. Let’s get into more detail.

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?

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.

Many people think that isolation exercises increase muscle activation compared to compound movements but this study found that not to be the case.

Taurine is a common ingredient in pre-workout formulas but that might not be the best idea for individuals wanting to build muscle. Endurance athletes will get the most benefits out of taurine.

This study found that larger doses of rice protein are necessary to induce anabolism when compared to smaller doses of whey protein.

Deer Antler Velvet has been proposed to interact with various anabolic hormones in the body but that effect has not been seen in research. Evidence remains inconclusive.

Training while sick is a tricky scenario in that it’s easy to overtrain given the amount of stress your body is already under. Follow these recommendations for optimizing training while not overstressing the body.

Sometimes the best thing you can do to promote growth is to take some time off from the gym. This study found that trained athletes experienced significant muscle growth during a deload.
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In this episode of the Muscle PhD Live Academy we will discuss the metabolic effects of cardio and how they can benefit fat burning

Should you carbohydrate cycle? Is this the key to unlocking your bodybuilding potential and become a cheat code for getting shredded?

Dr. Jacob Wilson will discuss the top 3 research-based ketogenic diet hacks to keep you getting the pumps you want on keto.

In this episode of the Muscle PhD Live Academy we will discuss carb cycling and we’ll be answering community questions

Dr. Jacob Wilson will discuss protein content and effectiveness in dairy-based, meat-based, and vegan protein sources.

How to prevent fat gain post bodybuilding contest? What are the best techniques to avoid gaining fat after a long cut?
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