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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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Genetic Potential
Both researchers and bodybuilders alike have theorized about the idea of a “genetic potential.” What factors can influence one’s genetic potential?
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Quantifying Mechanical Tension
Mechanical tension has quickly become the main accepted stimulus for muscle growth. What is mechanical tension? Can we measure it? Why would this be important for growth?
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Writing your own Program Part 3
Writing a solid training program is one of the most nuanced tasks in the fitness field. How can you go about creating your own program? We’ll get into the nitty gritty in this series.
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A Tale of Three Bodybuilders
There’s many different pathways one can take when attempting to achieve bodybuilding glory. Let’s examine three such of these paths and how they eventually converge.
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Writing your own Program Part 1
Writing a solid training program is one of the most nuanced tasks in the fitness field. How can you go about creating your own program? We’ll get into the nitty gritty in this series.
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Magnesium Glycinate
Magnesium is one of the most important minerals for athletes and bodybuilders. It is involved in over 600 enzymatic reactions and plays a crucial role in insulin sensitivity.
Deer Antler Velvet
Deer Antler Velvet has been proposed to interact with various anabolic hormones in the body but that effect has not been seen in research. Evidence remains inconclusive.
Mind-Muscle Connection and Strength
The mind-muscle connection is a popular strategy for bodybuilders but it may not be best for strength athletes. This study found that force production was reduced when subjects used the mind-muscle connection.
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.
Exercise Intensity and Immune Function
Exercise can influence immune system functionality and performance. This review stated that intense exercise can actually impair immune function while moderate exercise can improve it.
Beta-Alanine
Beta-alanine is a popular ingredient in many pre-workout formulations – and for good reason. Beta-alanine has been shown to improve endurance and increase repetitions to failure during strength training.
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HIIT vs Sprint Intervals. WHICH IS BETTER FOR FAT LOSS?
In today’s video, we will discuss HIIT vs Sprint Intervals. Which is better for fat loss?
People often use the excuse that they don’t have enough to do cardio. These two versions of cardio will get you burning fat and building muscle without taking too much time to complete.
See which version works better for you and add it to your training protocol!
The Muscle PhD Academy Live #058: Training Frequency
In this MPHD Live, we discuss Training Frequency to maximize gains and help you achieve the best overall results
Optimizing Squats for Glute Development
Wondering how to optimize squats for glute development? Dr. Wilson will go over ways to optimize the king of lifts to develop lagging glutes.
TRAINING HACKS – Add Size To Your Biceps With This Hack!
Welcome to our newest series, Training Hacks. Join Team Muscle Ph.D. and ASPI Director of Strength and Conditioning, Charlie Ottinger as he gives you tips and hacks to improve your workouts or add new weapons to your gym arsenal. This week we are going to start with Shift Grip Curls.
The Muscle PhD Academy Live #065: Carbohydrate Cycling
In this episode of the Muscle PhD Live Academy we will discuss carb cycling and we’ll be answering community questions
3 Reasons Why Your Delts Aren’t Developed
Dr. Wilson will discuss the top 3 reasons your delts aren’t fully developed and discuss techniques to add size to your shoulders.
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