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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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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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Sleep and Bodybuilding
Sleep can be a hot topic for many as it’s nearly impossible to get proper sleep in today’s world. How can missing out on sleep affect muscle growth?
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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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Are Squats Bad For Your Knees?
The debate about knee safety during the squat has raged over the past few decades. Let’s dig into what the science says about squats and knee health.
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[Some] Physics of Bodybuilding
Biomechanics and physics don’t always seem like the most interesting or useful topics for bodybuilders, but what are some ways we can use this knowledge?
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Melatonin
Melatonin is a popular supplement many use for improving sleep quality. While sleep quality isn’t always affected by melatonin use, melatonin does reduce the amount of time it takes to fall asleep.
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.
Exercise Order
One variable in training program design is the order of exercises that you use in your workouts. Why is this variable important?
RDL vs Good Morning
Many bodybuilders use both Romanian deadlifts and good mornings in their training for hamstrings development. However, this study found that these exercises are not that equal.
Stress and Energy Balance
Losing weight can be a difficult process, but many find that the stress of daily life makes it more difficult. Why is this the case?
Adductors vs. Hamstrings in the Squat
Fitness enthusiasts and practitioners often state that the hamstrings are highly active in the squat. Is this the case? Do squats develop the hamstrings?
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When Do I Use Intensification Methods?
When should you use intensification methods? When in your set or in your program should you include these techniques to maximize your gains?
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?
The Muscle PhD Academy Live #012: Fitness Myths
In this video, we will be discussing myths in the fitness industry and either busting them or confirming them
The Muscle PhD Academy Live #055: Testosterone
In this episode of the Muscle PhD Live Academy we will discuss Testosterone and we’ll be answering community questions
TRAINING HACKS – Looking For A Easier Way To Dropset? Watch This!
This week we’ll talk about mechanical dropsets. Most people work out in a commercial gym and doing dropsets on busy days is nearly impossible, unless you’re doing them on a weight stack machine. Here’s an easy way to get the benefits of a dropset without using every weight in the gym.
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