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Does Size = Strength?
Many folks ask the age-old question – is a bigger muscle a stronger muscle? In this piece we dive into the nitty gritty science of getting stronger in order to find out.
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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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Range of Motion and Growth
Many often advocate for using a full range of motion when lifting weights. How important is this? Does science agree with this advice, or is there more to it?
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Bodybuilding Mishaps
Bodybuilding can often be a trial-and-error sport but, unfortunately, many people spend more time making errors than progress. How can you fix that?
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Training at Home
Training at home probably isn’t quite as effective as training at the gym. How can you adjust your program to continue to make progress with little or no equipment?
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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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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.
Bands and Chains
Many think that bands and chains are just a powerlifting tool but they can be extremely useful for bodybuilders as well. Using bands or chains increases the amount of weight during the top half of the lift which forces the muscle to produce force throughout the whole range of motion.
Modalities and Blood Flow
Modalities are tools used to improve recovery from training or injuries. Any modality that increases blood flow to previously trained muscles can promote recovery.
Caffeine
Caffeine is the most common ingredient in pre-workout formulations. Caffeine has been shown several times over to positively impact many aspects of exercise performance.
Drop Sets
Drop sets are an intensification technique used by many bodybuilders to train past normal muscle failure. This study found that adding a drop set resulted in more growth than normal training!
Protein and Sleep
Good news for most bodybuilders, this study found that consuming a diet high in protein improved sleep quality. Sleep is incredibly important for gains so bodybuilders looking to maximize sleep should ensure proper protein intake.
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3 Reasons Why Your Triceps Aren’t Growing
Dr. Wilson will go over the top 3 reasons why your triceps aren’t growing and how to optimize your training to bring new gains.
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 Regional Hypertrophy?
What is regional hypertrophy? Is it possible to target specific parts of a muscle? Will using angles affect parts of a muscle differently?
How Do You Make Your Calves Grow?
How do you make your calves grow? Some say that either we were born with great calves, or we’re cursed with chicken legs.
What Should You Focus on As a Bodybuilder?
What should you focus on as a bodybuilder? Dr. Wilson will discuss the number one thing that will get you the results you want.
Is Intra-Workout Nutrition Important?
Is intra-workout nutrition important? We discuss the importance of intra-workout nutrition and your nutrient intake to increase anabolism.
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