
Pain Killers and Gains
Many lifters take NSAIDs or pain killers to alleviate muscle soreness following intense training. Is this the best practice for promoting recovery and gains?
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Many lifters take NSAIDs or pain killers to alleviate muscle soreness following intense training. Is this the best practice for promoting recovery and gains?

Many bodybuilders are interesting in boosting their metabolism for body composition optimization. What strategies can you use to boost metabolism?

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?

Just about every bodybuilder knows the importance of progressive overload, but what exactly is progressive overload? How can you plan and achieve it?

Sometimes you get in a training or motivation rut and need a quick pick-me-up to get you going again. This is that pick-me-up. Watch the tagged video for best results.

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.

Using multiple exercises is necessary to train virtually every muscle group in the body. This study found that specific exercises were able to target specific heads ot the triceps.

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?

Proper nutrition is the most important component of a well-rounded recovery plan. Water, electrolytes, carbohydrate, and protein all need to be optimized post-training to maximize recovery.

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.

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.

Bodybuilding is often considered to be inherently dangerous (mostly by non-bodybuilders, it seems). Is this actually true, or are other sports more dangerous?
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In this episode of the Muscle PhD Live Academy we will continue to discuss the most effective ways to train glutes

In this MPHD Live, we discuss Training Frequency to maximize gains and help you achieve the best overall results

In this episode of the Muscle PhD Live Academy we will discuss wrestling vs bodybuilding physiques and we’ll be answering community questions

Exogenous ketones in bodybuilding. Are they the perfect preworkout to add to your arsenal? or are they a waste of money?

Dr. Jacob Wilson will discuss research-based ways for bodybuilders to gain muscle and lose fat at the same time.

In this episode of the Muscle PhD Live, we’ll go over ways to help you attain your bodybuilding goals and help you grow.
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