
The Mind-Muscle Connection
The Mind-Muscle Connection is a hot topic in the bodybuilding community with many coaches swearing by its efficacy. Is it really the best way to grow?
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The Mind-Muscle Connection is a hot topic in the bodybuilding community with many coaches swearing by its efficacy. Is it really the best way to grow?

Several studies have found that the hamstrings are not overly activated during squats. Does this paint a full picture of hamstrings involvement in the squat?

How do you get psyched up for a big lift? Is there any science behind your method? What are the best ways to get psyched for a lift? Let’s check it out.

There’s many different pathways one can take when attempting to achieve bodybuilding glory. Let’s examine three such of these paths and how they eventually converge.

Just about everyone has had a bad training partner in the past. How do you know that you’re not the bad training partner in everyone else’s past? Let’s discuss.

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

Visually it’s pretty easy to see that barbell and trap bar deadlifts differ. What are the key biomechanical differences? Can these affect growth?

Exercise can influence immune system functionality and performance. This review stated that intense exercise can actually impair immune function while moderate exercise can improve it.

It is well-known that novice lifters make gains more quickly than more reasoned trainers. Why is this the case? Can we accelerate gains as gym veterans?

Stretching is the most common method people use to improve range of motion. However, this study found that lifting weights with a full range of motion was just as effective as stretching.

Bodybuilders have long altered toe angles in calf raises in order to emphasize either the inner or outer calf. Does this actually work?

Foam rolling is a bit of a buzzword in the fitness world as not many understand what it does or how it works. This study found that foam rolling can improve recovery by increasing plasma nitric oxide.
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In this episode of the Muscle PhD Live Academy we will discuss how to maximize growth of your triceps muscle

In this episode of the Muscle PhD Live, we will go over ways to improve your chest training and help you achieve new gains

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

In this episode of the Muscle PhD Live, we will go over the anatomy and how to train your hamstrings to achieve the best results

Bodybuilders often recommend using the mind-muscle connection to improve muscle activation. Does this practice actually work?

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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