
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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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.

The argument of plant vs. animal protein contains many factors but our focus here is on just one: how do they affect muscle growth? Let’s check it out.

Getting sick is part of life. However, athletes and bodybuilders often train through illness without modifying intensity or volume. Is this the best practice?

While the end-game differences between bodybuilding and powerlifting are well-known, how does this affect training and nutrition for each sport?

We know that muscles grow through a process called hypertrophy. However, another potential process, called hyperplasia, may exist. What’s the difference?

Coaches and trainers often preach the importance of the lowering portion of resistance training exercises. Is this really the most important part of a lift?

Good news for most bodybuilders, this study found that consuming a diet high in protein improved sleep quality. Sleep is incredibly important for gains so bodybuilders looking to maximize sleep should ensure proper protein intake.

Professionals often harp on the importance of nutrition and training when trying to build muscle. However, sleep is just as important.

This study confirmed a classic gym theory that a wide-grip bench press will target the chest more while a close-grip bench press emphasizes the triceps more.

Tribulus Terrestris has long been marketed as a natural testosterone booster but literally no study has confirmed this assertion. Tribulus is not an effective supplement for anything bodybuilding-related.

Bodybuilders will often use front squats and back squats interchangeably in their training and this study supports that practice. Front squats cause similar levels of quad activation and require less weight to do so.

People often focus on diet and exercise when trying to lose fat but it appears that optimizing sleep is equally as important. This study found that individuals who slept longer lost more weight as fat.
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Today we will discuss why protein distribution is so important and how you should distribute your protein consumption through the day.

In this episode of the Muscle PhD Live Academy we will discuss mechanical satiety and what are the best ways to feel sated

Is intra-workout nutrition important? We discuss the importance of intra-workout nutrition and your nutrient intake to increase anabolism.

In this episode of the Muscle PhD Live Academy we will discuss what the best alternative to a ketogenic diet is

Dr. Jacob Wilson will go over the top 3 best ways to eat out on keto without compromising your diet or slipping out of ketosis.

How often have you heard that a cheat meal will improve your metabolism? In this video, I will go over the pros and cons of having a cheat meal or cheat day.
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