
Genetics and Elite Athletes
There are many biological traits that separate the elite athlete and/or bodybuilder from the average Joe. What are these traits? Can you train them?
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There are many biological traits that separate the elite athlete and/or bodybuilder from the average Joe. What are these traits? Can you train them?

The fitness industry is full of gurus telling you how to eat and train while offering motivation along the way. However, these gurus often forget a key secret.

Over the years, science has developed a greater understanding of muscle contractions and function. However, some key aspects have always perplexed scientists until recently.

Fitness professionals often tout the importance of a well-rounded training plan – one that includes optimal rest, nutrition, and training. Why is this the case?

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.

Most current scientific reviews state that the optimal protein intake for maximizing muscle gain is well below what many bodybuilders consume. Is this true?

Accessory exercises can be important for improving strength in the bench press. This study found that dumbbell bench and dumbbell flyes induced similar amounts of pectoral activation when compared to barbell bench.

Bodybuilding is often considered to be inherently dangerous (mostly by non-bodybuilders, it seems). Is this actually true, or are other sports more dangerous?

The mind-muscle connection is a popular training tool used by many bodybuilders. This study found that trained individuals were able to increase activation in specific muscles when told to focus on them during a lift.

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?

We now know that the anabolic window is a little wider than initially though. However, does training experience influence how wide this window is?

Is there a reason that many bodybuilders use multiple exercises to train the biceps? Yes! Studies show that biceps activation can differ between exercises at specific joint angles.
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Dr. Jacob Wilson will go over the top 3 research-based ways to use essential amino acids (EAAs) for max hypertrophy.

In this episode of The Muscle PhD Academy Live, we will talk about suicide diets and metabolic adaptation

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?

Dr. Jacob Wilson will go over research-based ways to help you reach your goals. he will go over the top 3 ways to transition off keto

https://youtu.be/meqbdCTJqao Not many topics cause more division in the fitness industry than a ketogenic diet. Despite this back-and-forth, a lot of athletes LOVE it! Whether it

Dr. Wilson will talk about exogenous ketones, including what they are and how to properly use them to maximize their effects.
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