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Exercise Variation
Attitudes towards exercise variations in the bodybuilding community are pretty split – some swear by variation while others decry its importance. What’s the science say?
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A “Brief” Guide to Cutting
Bodybuilders often spend the entire winter bulking and building slabs of muscle, but what happens when beach season rolls back around? Let’s discuss.
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Plant vs. Animal Protein
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.
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Training to Failure
We’ve all heard the classic mantra, “No pain, no gain.” Is this really true? Do you really have to train to failure and cripple yourself to make gains?
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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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Writing your own Program Part 1
Writing a solid training program is one of the most nuanced tasks in the fitness field. How can you go about creating your own program? We’ll get into the nitty gritty in this series.
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HIIT
Steady-state cardio can interfere with muscle growth, but high-intensity interval training may be a better bet for the bodybuilder looking to stay healthy while maximizing growth.
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
Deer Antler Velvet
Deer Antler Velvet has been proposed to interact with various anabolic hormones in the body but that effect has not been seen in research. Evidence remains inconclusive.
High Protein Diets
The current recommended protein intake for athletes more than likely isn’t enough protein for the bodybuilder trying to maximize muscle growth. Some studies are showing greater gains with higher protein intakes.
Keto and Post-Workout Nutrition
We often tout the importance of carbohydrates after your workout but what if you’re keto-adapted? Consuming fat after your workout can help replenish muscle glycogen!
Muscle Damage
Many believe in the mantra, “no pain, no gain,” but does that really apply to resistance training? Current literature shows that muscle damage is not necessary for hypertrophy.
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The Muscle PhD Academy Live #026: Metabolism
In this episode of the Muscle PhD Live, we will be discussing Metabolism. What is metabolism? How do we raise it to improve fat loss?
The Muscle PhD Academy Live #034: Can You Grow New Muscle Fibers? (Hyperplasia)
In this episode of the Muscle PhD Live, we will go over Hyperplasia, or the act of growing new muscle fibers. Is it possible?
The Muscle PhD Academy Live #042: The Difference Between Training Men and Women
In this episode of the Muscle PhD Live Academy we will discuss the differences of training men vs women and their strengths and weaknesses
High Protein Bars
Dr. Wilson discusses what sources of protein and ingredients to look for in high-protein bars, and whether they will help you build muscle.
What Are Net Carbs?
What are net carbs? Why this is something vital to know when you are trying to maintain a low-carb or ketogenic diet.
Green Tea for Fat Loss
Dr. Wilson discusses the use of green tea for fat loss, how to maximize its effects, and what dosage to use.
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