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A Motivation Secret
The fitness industry is full of gurus telling you how to eat and train while offering motivation along the way. However, these gurus often forget a key secret.
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Exercise Variation
Attitudes towards exercise variations in the bodybuilding community are pretty split – some swear by variation while others decry its importance. What’s the science say?
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Carb Cycling
Carb cycling is a popular stategy employed by athletes and bodybuilders in an attempt to improve exercise adaptations and body composition. Does it work?
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Gender Differences in Training
How different are men and women when considering exercise performance and training adaptations? Let’s dive into what the science says about this topic.
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Alcohol and Gains
Most bodybuilders and athletes would probably like to have a social life, too. Can alcohol intake impair gains? Is there applicable knowledge on this subject?
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Training Frequency
Many people think training frequency is a closed case in the research, but we actually know very little about the optimum frequency for each muscle group. Let’s get into more detail.
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Forced Reps
Forced reps is a unique intensification method in which you need a partner to help you squeeze out those last few reps. This study found that forced reps resulted in a greater growth hormone response than normal reps.
Alcohol Consumption and Gains
Bodybuilders typically eschew alcohol for the fear of losing muscle or gaining fat. Are these concerns warranted, or is there more than meets the eye?
Can Stretching Prevent Injuries?
Many believe that stretching before your workout can help prevent injuries but virtually no research supports this theory.
Alcohol Consumption
Most people generally understand that alcohol isn’t great for gains. But why is this the case? This study found that alcohol can impair protein synthesis following training.
Isolation Exercises and Gains
Bodybuilders often add isolation exercises to their workouts to boost gains in muscle size. Is this necessary for novice bodybuilders?
Resistance Training vs Static Stretching
Most people employ static stretching in an effort to improve flexibility. However, this study found similar improvements in flexibility from resistance training compared to stretching.
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What Are Pre-Activation Warmups?
What does Dr. Jacob Wilson think about pre-activation warmups for injury prevention and to get greater activation?
Does the Protein Window of Opportunity Exist?
For years, we’ve heard that it’s important to consume protein right after your workout during the anabolic window. Is this a real thing?
The Muscle PhD Academy Live #010: Metabolic Effects of Cardio
In this episode of the Muscle PhD Live Academy we will discuss the metabolic effects of cardio and how they can benefit fat burning
Ketogenic Diet and Thyroid Hormone
https://youtu.be/meqbdCTJqao Not many topics cause more division in the fitness industry than a ketogenic diet. Despite this back-and-forth, a lot of athletes LOVE it! Whether it
Can You Gain Muscle on a Calorie Deficit?
Can you gain muscle on a calorie deficit? Here’s a controversial topic that people often ask us here at The Muscle PhD.
Increasing Calorie Burn with Post Workout Carbs
Is it possible to increase calorie burn with post-workout carbs? We’ll look at what the science says about timing your carbs.
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