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Periodization in Bodybuilding
Periodization is a common buzzword in the fitness industry but the word itself is often misunderstood and the theories are misused. How does it work in bodybuilding?
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Plant vs. Animal Protein
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.
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Eccentrics and Growth
Coaches and trainers often preach the importance of the lowering portion of resistance training exercises. Is this really the most important part of a lift?
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Beast Mode
Have you ever gone “beast mode” in the gym? Let’s think about that for a second – how beastly are you? Let’s compare ourselves to the animal kingdom and see how we stack up.
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Are Deadlifts Dangerous?
Many in the field claim that deadlifts are an inherently dangerous exercise. Is this claim supported by science? Or is something else going on?
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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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Fixing Mid-Pull Weakness in the Deadlift
Many lifters have a deadlift sticking point around the point of the lift where the bar is passing the knees. Specific exercises can be used to overcome this weakness and improve your deadlift.
Calories for Cutting
Reducing calorie intake is necessary to drop significant fat during a cut. What’s the best deficit for maintaining muscle mass during a cut?
Bench Tips
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.
Bench Tip #3
We often think of the bench press as an upper body exercise, but interestingly enough, your leg and core strength can be a limiting factor in max benching.
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.
HIIT and Concurrent Training
Cardiovascular exercise can have an interference effect on strength and size gains. This study found that HIIT cardio did not interfere with strength or size gains.
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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
Using Caffeine Pre-Workout
We’ll dig into the science around taking caffeine pre-workout, including optimal dosage and how to maximize its effects.
Cardiovascular Health In Bodybuilding – The Impact of Cardio on Longevity
In this video we will discuss the impact of cardiovascular training and longevity. Not only will this help you live a longer life, but extend your bodybuilding journey
What Should You Have in Your Pre-Workout?
What should you have in your pre-workout? Can you buy the perfect blend? or can you make your own? Dr. Wilson will go over his favorite stack
What can we Learn from CrossFit?
What can we learn from crossfit? Bodybuilding and crossfit seem to have very little in common on the surface. Let’s find some common ground.
TRAINING HACKS – Add Size To Your Biceps With This Hack!
Welcome to our newest series, Training Hacks. Join Team Muscle Ph.D. and 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 Shift Grip Curls.
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