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Training During Illness
Getting sick is part of life. However, athletes and bodybuilders often train through illness without modifying intensity or volume. Is this the best practice?
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Working out with Masks
Many gyms have mask mandates in order to combat the COVID-19 pandemic. How do masks affect workout performance? Are they safe? Let’s see what the science says.
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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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Potholes
There comes a time in every veteran bodybuilder’s career where they have too many nagging injuries to count. How can we relate this to driving on subpar roads?
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Writing your own Program Part 2
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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Hydration
While hydration might not be the most exciting topic, its relevance to performance for both athletes and bodybuilders is immense. Why should you hydrate, and how should you do it?
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High Load vs Low Load Training
This study found that subjects were able to make similar gains in muscle size when using light loads vs heavy loads. The caveat is that sets must be taken close to failure for this effect to occur.
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.
Creatine HCL
Many claim that creatine HCL is more effective than creatine monohydrate but literally no evidence exists to support this claim. Monohydrate has much more evidence behind its efficacy.
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.
High Protein Diets
High protein consumption of 28.g/kg as opposed to lower intake can lead to increased gains in lean muscle mass
Protein and Sleep
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.
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Low Carb Protein Bars
Dr. Wilson will discuss how you can tell if low-carb protein bars are truly low carb, and what ingredients to look for.
How Many Calories Do You Need to Add Size?
How many calories do you need to add size? What is the ideal calorie intake for the skinny guy packing muscle, or the aspiring mass monster?
Does flexible dieting belong in bodybuilding?
Flexible Dieting. Do you have to eat “clean” on a diet, or can you add in junk food as long as it meets your calorie goals?
Top 3 Ways to Eat Out on Keto
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.
Optimal Reps For Growth: How Many Reps Should You Be Doing?
In this video we will discuss the optimal reps for growth and how to create the right environment for optimal muscle gains.
Which Form of Cardio Works Best?
Which form of cardio works best? We look at low, moderate, and high-intensity cardio. Is one form superior to the others for bodybuilders?
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