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Gender Differences in Training
How different are men and women when considering exercise performance and training adaptations? Let’s dive into what the science says about this topic.
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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 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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The Lunchbox
Sometimes you get in a training or motivation rut and need a quick pick-me-up to get you going again. This is that pick-me-up. Watch the tagged video for best results.
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All About Creatine
Creatine is probably the most common supplement for bodybuilders. Even with myriad scientific data, some people remain concerned about creatine and safety.
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The Power of Bodybuilding
This is a story about a fellow named Pete. Pete is none of us, and Pete is all of us, so let’s follow his journey into the world of bodybuilding.
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The Tripod Foot
Many lifters focus on maintaining their body weight on their heels while they squat. This is a good method for beginners, but for optimum performance, you need to utilize the tripod foot.
Inadequate Protein
While the anabolic window is much wider than initially thought, it’s still important to get protein after your workout to start the recovery process. How much do you need?
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.
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.
Stress and Energy Balance
Losing weight can be a difficult process, but many find that the stress of daily life makes it more difficult. Why is this the case?
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.
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The Muscle PhD Academy Live #045: Quadriceps Training
In this episode of the Muscle PhD Live, we will discuss the anatomy of the quadriceps. We will talk about how to train them in the most efficient way
How Do You Make Your Calves Grow?
How do you make your calves grow? Some say that either we were born with great calves, or we’re cursed with chicken legs.
The Muscle PhD Academy Live #016: How Do You Measure Intensity?
In this episode of the Muscle PhD Live Academy we will discuss how to measure the intensity of your workouts.
Gaining Muscle on a Vegetarian or Vegan Diet?
Can you gain muscle on a vegetarian or vegan diet? We will go over studies to show whether or not plant-based diets will help your gains.
Can You Gain Muscle on a Ketogenic Diet?
Can you gain muscle on a ketogenic diet? Will cutting your carbs hurt your bodybuilding goals? Let’s discuss how to optimize keto for gains.
The Muscle PhD Academy Live #067: Breaking Plateaus
In this episode of the Muscle PhD Live Academy we will discuss breaking fat loss plateaus and we’ll be answering community questions
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