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The 3% Rule
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.
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Chest Training 101
Growing the pectorals is a goal of many gym goers. What’s the best way to go about developing this oft-sought after muscle group? Let’s see what the science says about the pecs.
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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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Beast Mode
Have you ever gone “beast mode” in the gym? Let’s think about that for a second – how beastly are you? Let’s compare ourselves to the animal kingdom and see how we stack up.
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Plant vs. Animal Protein
The argument of plant vs. animal protein contains many factors but our focus here is on just one: how do they affect muscle growth? Let’s check it out.
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Hamstrings in the Squat
Research continues to uncover minimal hamstrings involvement in the squat, but the fitness community often claims otherwise. What’s the deal here?
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Vitamin D
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.
Exercise and Metabolism
We often hear that exercise can boost metabolism. What does this mean? Do all forms of exercise have similar effects?
Can Stretching Prevent Injuries?
Many believe that stretching before your workout can help prevent injuries but virtually no research supports this theory.
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.
Sleep Deprivation and Fat Loss
If you’re trying to lose fat, focusing on diet and exercise are incredibly important. However, you can’t neglect the importance of sleep. This study found the mild sleep deprivation significantly reduced fat loss during a diet.
Macros and Cutting
Creating a calorie deficit is important for a successful cut. How should you go about creating this deficit?
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Compound vs. Isolation Movements
Compound vs isolation movements. Dr Wilson will discuss the advantages and disadvantages to each type of movement.
TRAINING HACKS – Shoulder Pain With Side Laterals? Try This!
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 the best way to avoid pain and improve side laterals.
The Muscle PhD Academy Live #051: Calves Training
In this episode of the Muscle PhD Live Academy we will discussing calf training. If you can’t seem to grow this stubborn muscle this is for you
What Is Periodization? Part 2
What is periodization? This is part 2 in the series. Dr. Wilson will go over the definition of periodization and how to apply it.
Green Tea for Fat Loss
Dr. Wilson discusses the use of green tea for fat loss, how to maximize its effects, and what dosage to use.
The Muscle PhD Academy Live #037: Protein Timing
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