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All About Creatine
Creatine is probably the most common supplement for bodybuilders. Even with myriad scientific data, some people remain concerned about creatine and safety.
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All About Caffeine
Caffeine is the most commonly-consumed drug in the world. What is caffeine and why is it so popular? Can it help exercise performance? Let’s discuss.
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The Lunchbox
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.
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Bodybuilding vs. Powerlifting
While the end-game differences between bodybuilding and powerlifting are well-known, how does this affect training and nutrition for each sport?
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Lats in the Bench Press
Many in the fitness and lifting communities have claimed that the lats are important for bench press performance. Is this true, or do we need to dig deeper?
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A “Brief” Guide to Cutting
Bodybuilders often spend the entire winter bulking and building slabs of muscle, but what happens when beach season rolls back around? Let’s discuss.
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Concurrent Training and Endurance
If you’re an endurance athlete looking to maximize your performance, try adding strength training to your routine. This study found that strength training offered huge benefits to endurance performance.
Sleep and Fat Loss
People often focus on diet and exercise when trying to lose fat but it appears that optimizing sleep is equally as important. This study found that individuals who slept longer lost more weight as fat.
DHEA
DHEA has often been proposed as a natural testosterone booster but virtually no research backs this claim. DHEA has no effect on testosterone or exercise performance.
When to use Isolation Exercises
Several studies have found that isolation movements are no more effective at increasing muscle mass than compound movements. However, some muscle groups may benefit from isolation exercises.
Food Quality and Energy Balance
We often hear that energy balance is simply the difference between calories in and calories out. Is it really that simple?
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?
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Should You Have Protein During Your Workout?
Should you have protein during your workout? What advantages does it have? What are the optimal times to take protein?
What Is the Applied Science and Performance Institute?
What is Applied Science and Performance Institute (ASPI)? Let’s take a tour of Dr. Jacob Wilson’s research facility.
The Truth About Reverse Dieting
In this video we will discuss the truth about reverse dieting and how to properly get back to maintenance calories after a cut
How Do You Read Research Studies?
How do you read research studies? What are some tricks to dig through these issues and understand the science?
The Muscle PhD Academy Live #053: Can you Make Gains During Contest Prep?
In this episode of the Muscle PhD Live Academy we will discuss how to make gains during contest prep and answering community questions
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.
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