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Muscle Science: A History
Over the years, science has developed a greater understanding of muscle contractions and function. However, some key aspects have always perplexed scientists until recently.
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CNS Fatigue
CNS fatigue is kind of a hot topic in the fitness industry. Some will argue its existence whereas others will misuse the term entirely. What does the science say?
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The Courtroom of Gains
Many have described the gym and its constituents as a courtroom. How accurate is that analogy? Let’s take a look at an interesting case and find out.
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Bodybuilding Mishaps
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?
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What Causes Growth?
In this piece we cover the latest science on the determinants of muscle hypertrophy and how you can apply this information in your own training.
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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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When to use Isolation Exercises
Several studies have found that isolation movements are no more effective at increasing muscle mass than compound movements. However, some muscle groups may benefit from isolation exercises.
Calcium Supplementation
Calcium doesn’t sound like the most attractive bodybuilding supplement but it can be incredibly important for long term gains when considering bone density and health.
The Tripod Foot
Many lifters focus on maintaining their body weight on their heels while they squat. This is a good method for beginners, but for optimum performance, you need to utilize the tripod foot.
Muscle Damage
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.
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
Protein and Sleep
This study found that consuming a high protein diet lead to fewer waking episodes during a night’s sleep. This can be a helpful tool to improve sleep!
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The Science of Classic Bodybuilding – Constant Tension
This week we’ll be talking about constant tension and its benefits. Stepping back into bodybuilding history, we will discuss one of the greats of yesteryear, Serge Nubret, The Black Panther.
Serge was known for his amazing physique, but unlike most bodybuilders, he didn’t use heavy weight. He used constant tension to build his massive physique.
Will Power Training Make You Grow?
Will power training make you grow? How do you employ techniques to increase your power output to maximize growth?
Should You Carbohydrate Cycle?
Should you carbohydrate cycle? Is this the key to unlocking your bodybuilding potential and become a cheat code for getting shredded?
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?
Why Is Muscle Growth So Slow?
This week we will be talking about whether muscle growth is linear, why muscle growth is so slow, and how you speed up the process?
How Do You Balance Life vs. Training?
How should you balance life vs. training? Is balance the key? What does balance in life mean? Is there a way to keep things in harmony?
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