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Gender Differences in Training
How different are men and women when considering exercise performance and training adaptations? Let’s dive into what the science says about this topic.
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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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Deloads
Most strength training experts recommend taking the occasional deload, however, the exact method of deloading is rather murky. What should we know about deloads?
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The Lunchbox
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.
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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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Squats vs. Hip Thrusts
The bodybuilding community has rallied around the squat and hip thrust for glute development, but which exercise is better? New research may have the answer.
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Flat Bench vs. Incline Bench
This study confirmed the classic theory that the upper chest is more active during incline bench press exercises. Chest muscle activation was also influenced by grip width.
Inadequate Protein
While the anabolic window is much wider than initially thought, it’s still important to get protein after your workout to start the recovery process. How much do you need?
Exercise Order
One variable in training program design is the order of exercises that you use in your workouts. Why is this variable important?
Lifting Belts
One way to improve your squat performance is by using a weightlifting belt. A good belt can help increase power production and won’t lower core activation like many people think.
Wide vs Narrow Stance Squats
This study confirmed the classic theory that wide stance squats will target the outer quad and glutes more while narrow stance squats emphasize the inner quads more.
Whey vs Soy Protein
This study found that whey protein caused a greater increase in muscle protein synthesis than soy protein, especially after exercise. However, soy is still a
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What Are Pre-Activation Warmups?
What does Dr. Jacob Wilson think about pre-activation warmups for injury prevention and to get greater activation?
HIIT vs Sprint Intervals. WHICH IS BETTER FOR FAT LOSS?
In today’s video, we will discuss HIIT vs Sprint Intervals. Which is better for fat loss?
People often use the excuse that they don’t have enough to do cardio. These two versions of cardio will get you burning fat and building muscle without taking too much time to complete.
See which version works better for you and add it to your training protocol!
Whey Protein Vs. Whole Food
We will go over the effects of whey protein vs. whole food on protein synthesis, and how they help you become more anabolic.
Should I Have Protein Before Bed?
Should I have protein before bed? Dr Wilson will answer this question and explain how and when protein intake before bed will improve your gains.
The Muscle PhD Academy Live #028: Dieting Strategies
In this episode of the Muscle PhD Live, we’re going to talk about different diet strategies to help you reach your goals faster
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