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BCAAs: Pump or Dump?
BCAAs have come under fire in recent years with many questioning their usefulness. What factors need to be considered to make these claims?
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Time Under Tension
Time Under Tension has become a massive catchphrase in the fitness community. Is it really the most important variable for maximizing growth?
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Metabolism-Boosting Strategies
Many bodybuilders are interesting in boosting their metabolism for body composition optimization. What strategies can you use to boost metabolism?
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Range of Motion and Growth
Many often advocate for using a full range of motion when lifting weights. How important is this? Does science agree with this advice, or is there more to it?
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Fasted Training
Many bodybuilders perform fasted cardio or fasted training in an attempt to burn more fat as fuel. Is this the best practice for getting shredded?
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Beast Mode
Have you ever gone “beast mode” in the gym? Let’s think about that for a second – how beastly are you? Let’s compare ourselves to the animal kingdom and see how we stack up.
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Whey vs Soy Protein
This study found that whey protein caused a greater increase in muscle protein synthesis than soy protein, especially after exercise. However, soy is still a
HIIT and Concurrent Training
Cardiovascular exercise can have an interference effect on strength and size gains. This study found that HIIT cardio did not interfere with strength or size gains.
ZMA
ZMA is a popular sports and bodybuilding supplement that athletes use for different reasons. ZMA may slightly increase natural testosterone production and may improve sleep.
How Long Should You Sleep?
It’s well-known that the current recommendation for sleep is around 8 hours per night. However, athletes and bodybuilders need more sleep due to increased recovery demands.
Triceps Exercise Variations
Using multiple exercises is necessary to train virtually every muscle group in the body. This study found that specific exercises were able to target specific heads ot the triceps.
Resistance Training and Metabolism
Many are interested in increasing their metabolism and lifting weights is a great way to do so. Metabolism can be elevated for more than a day following an intense training session.
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What Should Your Meal Frequency Be to Optimize Muscle Size?
How high should your meal frequency be to optimize muscle size? We discuss the pros and cons of this controversial topic in today’s video.
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?
The Muscle PhD Academy Live #005: Hydrolyzed Whey & Protein Intake
In this episode of the Muscle PhD Academy Live we will discuss protein intake, specifically hydrolyzed whey protein
How Many Calories Do You Need to Add Size?
How many calories do you need to add size? What is the ideal calorie intake for the skinny guy packing muscle, or the aspiring mass monster?
What Are the Differences Between Training Beginners and Veterans?
What are the differences between training beginner and veteran bodybuilders? We will go over training, periodization, and nutrition needs.
Top 3 Ways to Avoid the Keto Flu
Dr. Jacob Wilson talks about the top 3 research-based ways to avoid the keto flu and adjust to keto faster.
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