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Lats in the Bench Press
Many in the fitness and lifting communities have claimed that the lats are important for bench press performance. Is this true, or do we need to dig deeper?
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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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Chest Training 101
Growing the pectorals is a goal of many gym goers. What’s the best way to go about developing this oft-sought after muscle group? Let’s see what the science says about the pecs.
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Genetics and Elite Athletes
There are many biological traits that separate the elite athlete and/or bodybuilder from the average Joe. What are these traits? Can you train them?
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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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Nutrition Inconvenience
Most folks know that just about any diet plan can support your goals. However, that sentiment is based on diet adherence; how can you improve diet adherence?
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Vitamin C
Vitamin C is important for overall health and especially for immune function. However, bodybuilders may want to avoid taking vitamin C around their workout as it can impair growth signals.
Fixing the Weak Link in the Squat
Lifters often fail heavy or fatiguing squats by falling forward. This typically means that their legs are strong enough to continue, but their back muscles are not.
Lifting Weights vs Stretching
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.
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.
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!
Caffeine
Caffeine is the most common ingredient in pre-workout formulations. Caffeine has been shown several times over to positively impact many aspects of exercise performance.
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Medium Chain Triglycerides (MCTs)
Dr. Wilson will discuss medium-chain triglycerides (MCTs), including the benefits of adding them to your diet and how to properly use them.
Why You Should Fast At Least 12 Hours
Dr. Wilson will discuss why you should fast for at least 12 hours to improve your health and physical recovery.
The Muscle PhD Academy Live #066: Pro Wrestling Vs Bodybuilding Physiques
In this episode of the Muscle PhD Live Academy we will discuss wrestling vs bodybuilding physiques and we’ll be answering community questions
The Truth About Anabolic Steroids
Here’s the truth about anabolic steroids. Dr. Jacob Wilson discusses what they are and their uses and downsides in bodybuilding.
How to Naturally Increase Melatonin Production
In a previous video, Dr. Wilson discussed supplementing melatonin. Here we will discuss ways to naturally increase melatonin production.
Hydrolyzed Whey Protein
Dr. Wilson will explain what hydrolyzed whey protein is, how it works in your body, and what the benefits are over other protein blends.
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