The Muscle PhD | Dr. Jacob Wilson

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The most comprehensive bodybuilding and exercise science course that’s designed to equip you with the knowledge and skills to become a versatile coach, capable of training individuals from all backgrounds and enabling you to establish a thriving business of your own.

Become a
certified trainer

The most comprehensive bodybuilding and exercise science course that’s designed to equip you with the knowledge and skills to become a versatile coach, capable of training individuals from all backgrounds and enabling you to establish a thriving business of your own.

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Articles

Does Size = Strength?

Many folks ask the age-old question – is a bigger muscle a stronger muscle? In this piece we dive into the nitty gritty science of getting stronger in order to find out.

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Fasted Training

Many bodybuilders perform fasted cardio or fasted training in an attempt to burn more fat as fuel. Is this the best practice for getting shredded?

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Nutrient Timing

Protein and carbohydrate timing can be unique strategies for boosting growth – or can they? Let’s dive in and see how important nutrient timing is for gains.

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Training at Home

Training at home probably isn’t quite as effective as training at the gym. How can you adjust your program to continue to make progress with little or no equipment?

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CUSTOM PROGRAMS

Quick tips

Can Cardio Cause Growth?

A recent review stated that endurance exercise can cause growth similar to resistance training but this benefit only occurs in older individuals. Young individuals do not get this effect.

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Mind-Muscle Connection and Strength

The mind-muscle connection is a popular strategy for bodybuilders but it may not be best for strength athletes. This study found that force production was reduced when subjects used the mind-muscle connection.

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Movement Variations for Periodization

Periodization is simply planned variation in your training. One way to add this variation is by changing the exercises you use. This has been shown to be more effective for gains in strength which can drive increases in muscle size.

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Optimal Training Frequency

Is there such a thing as an optimal training frequency? Many factors are involved, but this study found that training each muscle group more than once per week is optimal for gains.

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Sleep and Fat Loss

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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Videos

Video discusses berberine as a bodybuilding supplement

What Is Berberine?

Dr. Wilson discusses what berberine is. What’s the optimal dosage? When should you use it and does it belong in your supplement stack?

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MACRO CALCULATOR

Our sophisticated macro calculator utilizes numerous body metrics and lifestyle habits to provide you with a full-calorie and macro breakdown to help you achieve your dream physique.

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