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Stretching and Performance
Static stretching is one of the most popular ways to warmup before exercise. Let’s dig in and see if this is a good practice and if it’s the best method for improving flexibility.
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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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The Training Partner Rule Book
Just about everyone has had a bad training partner in the past. How do you know that you’re not the bad training partner in everyone else’s past? Let’s discuss.
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Intensification Methods
Intensification Methods are strategies designed to push a muscle past failure and maximize growth. Do they work? Is there any science behind them?
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Deloads
Most strength training experts recommend taking the occasional deload, however, the exact method of deloading is rather murky. What should we know about deloads?
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Training Muscle Fiber Types
Researchers and bodybuilders alike have pondered over the years if it’s possible to isolate muscle fiber types with specific training strategies. Is this possible?
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Mind-Muscle Connection and Muscle Activation
This study found that concentrating on specific muscle groups using the, “mind-muscle connection” can increase muscle activation during resistance training.
Resveratrol
Resveratrol is produced by grapes and is found in red wine – this is why red wine has been associated with health benefits. You can
Free Weight vs Machine Bench Press
Many promote the importance of using free weights when training for muscle growth. However, machines can offer similar levels of muscle activation for the prime movers.
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.
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.
MCT Oil vs LCT Oil
Using MCT oils in your diet may help your fat loss progress more so than traditional cooking oils. This study found that individuals eating foods cooked with MCT oils lost more fat than others.
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The Muscle PhD Academy Live #016: How Do You Measure Intensity?
In this episode of the Muscle PhD Live Academy we will discuss how to measure the intensity of your workouts.
Why You Should Fast At Least 12 Hours
Dr. Wilson will discuss why you should fast for at least 12 hours to improve your health and physical recovery.
The Muscle PhD Academy Live #040: Back Training
In this episode of the Muscle PhD Live, we will discuss Back Training. We will go over the anatomy of the back and give you a battle plan to train it
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Dr. Wilson will explain what hydrolyzed whey protein is, how it works in your body, and what the benefits are over other protein blends.
What Is Offset Loading?
What is offset loading? How can you use it to improve lagging body parts and improve your symmetry? We’ll go into the science behind this.
The Muscle PhD Academy Live #035: Metabolic Stress and Muscle Hypertrophy
In this episode of the Muscle PhD Live, we will discuss Metabolic Stress and hypertrophy. We will also answer your questions
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