
Pain Killers and Gains
Many lifters take NSAIDs or pain killers to alleviate muscle soreness following intense training. Is this the best practice for promoting recovery and gains?
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Many lifters take NSAIDs or pain killers to alleviate muscle soreness following intense training. Is this the best practice for promoting recovery and gains?

How different are men and women when considering exercise performance and training adaptations? Let’s dive into what the science says about this topic.

Coaches and trainers often preach the importance of the lowering portion of resistance training exercises. Is this really the most important part of a lift?

Both researchers and bodybuilders alike have theorized about the idea of a “genetic potential.” What factors can influence one’s genetic potential?

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.

Static stretching is one of the most popular ways to warmup before exercise. Let’s dig in and see if this is a good practice and if it’s the best method for improving flexibility.

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.

High protein consumption of 28.g/kg as opposed to lower intake can lead to increased gains in lean muscle mass

There are many tricks one can use to increase strength but, interestingly enough, the position of your tongue in your mouth may play a massive role!

This study confirmed the classic theory that the upper chest is more active during incline bench press exercises. Chest muscle activation was also influenced by grip width.

Calcium doesn’t sound like the most attractive bodybuilding supplement but it can be incredibly important for long term gains when considering bone density and health.

Vitamin D is more than likely the most important vitamin for athletes and bodybuilders. Vitamin D may slightly increase testosterone production and can also improve muscle strength.
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In this episode of the Muscle PhD Academy Live we will discuss protein intake, specifically hydrolyzed whey protein

In this MPHD Live, we discuss Training Frequency to maximize gains and help you achieve the best overall results

When should you use intensification methods? When in your set or in your program should you include these techniques to maximize your gains?

In this video we will discuss the truth about reverse dieting and how to properly get back to maintenance calories after a cut

Athletes have often been told to abstain from sexual activity with the belief that sex can impair performance. Is this true?

Is your body’s hormone insulin a powerful anabolic agent? We will explore ways that your body’s own insulin can help you maximize anabolism.
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