
Alcohol and Gains
Most bodybuilders and athletes would probably like to have a social life, too. Can alcohol intake impair gains? Is there applicable knowledge on this subject?
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Most bodybuilders and athletes would probably like to have a social life, too. Can alcohol intake impair gains? Is there applicable knowledge on this subject?

How different are men and women when considering exercise performance and training adaptations? Let’s dive into what the science says about this topic.

Mechanical tension has quickly become the main accepted stimulus for muscle growth. What is mechanical tension? Can we measure it? Why would this be important for growth?

We’ve all heard the classic mantra, “No pain, no gain.” Is this really true? Do you really have to train to failure and cripple yourself to make gains?

Biomechanics and physics don’t always seem like the most interesting or useful topics for bodybuilders, but what are some ways we can use this knowledge?

Some aspects of science aren’t immediately applicable to training, but understanding muscle architecture can help round out your exercise science knowledge.

Accessory exercises can be important for improving strength in the bench press. This study found that dumbbell bench and dumbbell flyes induced similar amounts of pectoral activation when compared to barbell bench.

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.

This ground-breaking study found that the position of your tongue in your mouth can influence power production in isolation exercises.

Studies show that muscle activation during a normal lift reduces throughout the positive portion of the lift. This is due to a few different factors but represents an area of a lift that requires more training.

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.

How important is hydration when it comes to muscle growth? This study found that dehydration significantly reduced insulin sensitivity which can impair gains.
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Will power training make you grow? How do you employ techniques to increase your power output to maximize growth?

What are the differences between training beginner and veteran bodybuilders? We will go over training, periodization, and nutrition needs.

When should you use intensification methods? When in your set or in your program should you include these techniques to maximize your gains?

In this episode of the Muscle Ph.D. Live Academy we will discuss autoregulation. How do you implement autoregulation into your routine?

There are no shortcuts to this, to have truly impressive arms, you have to build impressive triceps. This week we are going to show you a way to superset your triceps and utilize the same method we showed you last week of mechanical dropset.

In this episode of the Muscle PhD Live Academy we will discuss shoulder pain while benching and we’ll be answering community questions
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