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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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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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Are Deadlifts Dangerous?
Many in the field claim that deadlifts are an inherently dangerous exercise. Is this claim supported by science? Or is something else going on?
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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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Are Squats Bad For Your Knees?
The debate about knee safety during the squat has raged over the past few decades. Let’s dig into what the science says about squats and knee health.
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Deadlifts on Back Day?
A current argument in the field exists as to whether or not the deadlift is a good back exercise. Do we have scientific evidence to support either side of this qualm?
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Taurine
Taurine is a common ingredient in pre-workout formulas but that might not be the best idea for individuals wanting to build muscle. Endurance athletes will get the most benefits out of taurine.
Muscle Activation During Normal Lifts
Studies show that muscle activation during a normal lift reduces throughout the positive portion of the lift. This is due to a few different factors but represents an area of a lift that requires more training.
Cardio Interference
This is one of many studies that confirmed the popular hypothesis that too much cardio can interfere with gains in muscle strength and size.
Post-Workout Protein
Experts used to recommend consuming protein ASAP after your workout, however, that recommendation has died out. Did we jump the gun on phasing it out?
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?
Stretching and Performance
Many people add static stretching to their warm-up routine, but is this the best idea? Studies show that stretching before your workout can impair both strength and muscle activation.
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The Muscle PhD Academy Live #019: Meal Frequency
In this episode of the Muscle PhD Live, we will discuss Meal frequency. Do you really have to eat every 2-3 hours to obtain results?
Cardiovascular Health In Bodybuilding – Calculating your Vo2Max
In today’s video, we will discuss ways to calculate your Vo2Max.Vo2Max is the maximum rate of oxygen consumption measured during incremental exercise; that is, exercise of increasing intensity. Why is this important for strength athletes and bodybuilders?
Top 3 Ways to Increase Thick Dense Muscle
Dr. Jacob Wilson will discuss the top 3 research-based ways for bodybuilders to increase thick, dense muscle.
The Muscle PhD Academy Live #033: The Importance of Sleep
In this video, we’ll be talking about the importance of sleep for recover and muscle growth. We will also be answering viewer questions
TRAINING HACKS – Shoulder Pain With Side Laterals? Try This!
ASPI Director of Strength and Conditioning, Charlie Ottinger as he gives you tips and hacks to improve your workouts or add new weapons to your gym arsenal. This week we are going to start with the best way to avoid pain and improve side laterals.
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.
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