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Training Muscle Fiber Types
Researchers and bodybuilders alike have pondered over the years if it’s possible to isolate muscle fiber types with specific training strategies. Is this possible?
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Bodybuilding Mishaps
Bodybuilding can often be a trial-and-error sport but, unfortunately, many people spend more time making errors than progress. How can you fix that?
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Quantifying Mechanical Tension
Mechanical tension has quickly become the main accepted stimulus for muscle growth. What is mechanical tension? Can we measure it? Why would this be important for growth?
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Protein Intake and Bodybuilders
Most current scientific reviews state that the optimal protein intake for maximizing muscle gain is well below what many bodybuilders consume. Is this true?
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Biomechanics and Growth
Many teachers lecture on the various biomechanical properties of muscle but rarely mention how these properties can affect growth. Let’s check it out.
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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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Sleep and Performance
We know that sleep is important for recovery, but this study also found that sleep is incredibly important for optimizing performance. Make sure you’re getting at least 8-hours of sleep every night for optimum performance.
Taurine
Taurine is a common ingredient in pre-workout formulas but that might not be the best idea for individuals wanting to build muscle. Endurance athletes will get the most benefits out of taurine.
RDL vs Good Morning
Many bodybuilders use both Romanian deadlifts and good mornings in their training for hamstrings development. However, this study found that these exercises are not that equal.
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!
Exercise Order
One variable in training program design is the order of exercises that you use in your workouts. Why is this variable important?
Hydration
How important is hydration when it comes to muscle growth? This study found that dehydration significantly reduced insulin sensitivity which can impair gains.
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The Muscle PhD Academy Live #050: How to Grow Massive Triceps
In this episode of the Muscle PhD Live Academy we will discuss how to grow massive triceps and add overall mass to your arms
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.
Top 3 Ways to Increase Testosterone
Dr. Jacob Wilson will discuss the top 3 science-based ways to increase your testosterone levels naturally.
Does Eating Fruit Make You Fat?
Will eating fruit make you fat? This is a very common question and Dr. Wilson will discuss whether this is true.
The Muscle PhD Academy Live #032: Muscle Fibers
In this episode of the Muscle PhD Live Academy we will discuss muscle fibers, their types, and how to target them
Why Is Protein Distribution So Important?
Today we will discuss why protein distribution is so important and how you should distribute your protein consumption through the day.
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