
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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Many in the field claim that deadlifts are an inherently dangerous exercise. Is this claim supported by science? Or is something else going on?

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?

Intensification Methods are strategies designed to push a muscle past failure and maximize growth. Do they work? Is there any science behind them?

Many in the fitness community believe that increasing meal frequency can boost metabolic rate and improve body composition. What does the science say?

Training Intensity can be a confusing topic for many lifters. What is it and how do you plan it? The 3% Rule offers plenty of guidance for these questions.

Sometimes you get in a training or motivation rut and need a quick pick-me-up to get you going again. This is that pick-me-up. Watch the tagged video for best results.

This review found that subjects training in the morning made similar training adaptations to subjects training at night. Strength is usually greater at night, however,

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.

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.

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.

Foam rolling is a bit of a buzzword in the fitness world as not many understand what it does or how it works. This study found that foam rolling can improve recovery by increasing plasma nitric oxide.

Professionals often harp on the importance of nutrition and training when trying to build muscle. However, sleep is just as important.
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Should you have protein during your workout? What advantages does it have? What are the optimal times to take protein?

In this episode of the Muscle PhD Live Academy we will go through our frequently asked questions from our community and answer them

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?

In this episode of the Muscle PhD Live Academy we will discuss meal frequency. How often do you need to eat in order to maintain gains?

In this episode of the Muscle PhD Live, we will go over ways to improve your chest training and help you achieve new gains

Dr. Jacob Wilson will give you the top 3 ways to increase your endurance with resistance training using research-based methods.
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