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Hypertrophy vs. Hyperplasia
We know that muscles grow through a process called hypertrophy. However, another potential process, called hyperplasia, may exist. What’s the difference?
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The 3% Rule
Training Intensity can be a confusing topic for many lifters. What is it and how do you plan it? The 3% Rule offers plenty of guidance for these questions.
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The Courtroom of Gains
Many have described the gym and its constituents as a courtroom. How accurate is that analogy? Let’s take a look at an interesting case and find 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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Accommodating Resistance
Are bands and chains just a cool-looking gimmick, or are they actually effective in improving strength gains? Let’s see what the science says and how to use this info.
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Progressive Overload
Just about every bodybuilder knows the importance of progressive overload, but what exactly is progressive overload? How can you plan and achieve it?
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Post-Workout Carbs
Eating carbohydrates after your workout can boost recovery through replenishing glycogen more quickly. For bodybuilders training more than once a day, this can be incredibly important.
Can Stretching Prevent Injuries?
Many believe that stretching before your workout can help prevent injuries but virtually no research supports this theory.
Exercise Order
One variable in training program design is the order of exercises that you use in your workouts. Why is this variable important?
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.
Lifting Belts
Summary Powerlifters and bodybuilders often use lifting belts to prevent injury and improve performance (Finnie et al., 2003). While lower back protection is murky (read
How Often Should You Eat?
Meal frequency doesn’t appear to have a significant effect on body composition, but there is an optimal frequency for optimizing protein synthesis throughout the day.
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Optimizing Squats for Glute Development
Wondering how to optimize squats for glute development? Dr. Wilson will go over ways to optimize the king of lifts to develop lagging glutes.
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
Will Power Training Make You Grow?
Will power training make you grow? How do you employ techniques to increase your power output to maximize growth?
What Should I Have Post-Workout?
The post-workout period is a time in which practitioners often recommend to consume food. What exactly should you have?
Caffeine for Fat Loss
Dr. Wilson discusses taking caffeine for fat loss, including the optimal dosage and how to maximize its effects.
The Muscle PhD Academy Live #004: Metabolic Adaptations
In this episode of The Muscle PhD Academy Live, we will talk about suicide diets and metabolic adaptation
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