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Genetic Potential
Both researchers and bodybuilders alike have theorized about the idea of a “genetic potential.” What factors can influence one’s genetic potential?
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The Training Partner Rule Book
Just about everyone has had a bad training partner in the past. How do you know that you’re not the bad training partner in everyone else’s past? Let’s discuss.
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Intensification Methods
Intensification Methods are strategies designed to push a muscle past failure and maximize growth. Do they work? Is there any science behind them?
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All About Caffeine
Caffeine is the most commonly-consumed drug in the world. What is caffeine and why is it so popular? Can it help exercise performance? Let’s discuss.
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Biomechanics and Growth
Many teachers lecture on the various biomechanical properties of muscle but rarely mention how these properties can affect growth. Let’s check it out.
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Writing your own Program Part 4
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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Training While Sick
Training while sick is a tricky scenario in that it’s easy to overtrain given the amount of stress your body is already under. Follow these recommendations for optimizing training while not overstressing the body.
HIIT
Steady-state cardio can interfere with muscle growth, but high-intensity interval training may be a better bet for the bodybuilder looking to stay healthy while maximizing growth.
Fixing Mid-Pull Weakness in the Deadlift
Many lifters have a deadlift sticking point around the point of the lift where the bar is passing the knees. Specific exercises can be used to overcome this weakness and improve your deadlift.
Warm-ups
Many of the benefits from warming up are derived from simply increasing the temperature of the muscle. This study found that increasing muscle temperature increased the amount of ATP production.
Creatine Monohydrate
Creatine monohydrate is probably the most effective supplement for individuals looking to make gains in muscle size and/or strength. How much should you take to optimize this effect?
Magnesium Glycinate
Magnesium is one of the most important minerals for athletes and bodybuilders. It is involved in over 600 enzymatic reactions and plays a crucial role in insulin sensitivity.
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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 #028: Dieting Strategies
In this episode of the Muscle PhD Live, we’re going to talk about different diet strategies to help you reach your goals faster
How Do You Stay Full on a Ketogenic Diet?
How do I stay full on a ketogenic diet? When you first transition onto a ketogenic diet, you go through a period of adaptation. Your glycogen stores are depleted and it’s very difficult to maintain a pump.
What Is Regional Hypertrophy?
What is regional hypertrophy? Is it possible to target specific parts of a muscle? Will using angles affect parts of a muscle differently?
Top 3 Ways to Increase Growth Hormone
Dr. Jacob Wilson will discuss the top 3 research-based ways to increase growth hormone levels and reach your goals faster.
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.
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