
Are Deadlifts Dangerous?
Many in the field claim that deadlifts are an inherently dangerous exercise. Is this claim supported by science? Or is something else going on?
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Many in the field claim that deadlifts are an inherently dangerous exercise. Is this claim supported by science? Or is something else going on?

Creatine is probably the most common supplement for bodybuilders. Even with myriad scientific data, some people remain concerned about creatine and safety.

A current argument in the field exists as to whether or not the deadlift is a good back exercise. Do we have scientific evidence to support either side of this qualm?

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?

Body recomposition is the holy grail of bodybuilding – losing fat while gaining muscle. Is this actually possible for veteran bodybuilders, or is this just a treat for novices?

We’ve all heard the classic mantra, “No pain, no gain.” Is this really true? Do you really have to train to failure and cripple yourself to make gains?

D-aspartic acid is often marketed as a natural testosterone booster but the reality is that this effect has not been shown in research. One study did find positive effects in older men.

If your goal is to deadlift as much as possible, one way to improve your deadlift is by ensuring that you’re using the right stance for your individual anthropometrics.

We often think of the bench press as an upper body exercise, but interestingly enough, your leg and core strength can be a limiting factor in max benching.

If you’re training for endurance or usually train longer than an hour at a time you might get some benefit out of consuming carbohydrates before your workout.

This study found that adding burnouts at the end of every workout in the last 4-weeks of a training protocol increased gains in size and strength more so than other training protocols.

This study found that whey protein caused a greater increase in muscle protein synthesis than soy protein, especially after exercise. However, soy is still a
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In this episode of the Muscle PhD Live Academy we will discuss strength training for mass gains, in particular, powerlifting

Dr. Wilson discusses what sources of protein and ingredients to look for in high-protein bars, and whether they will help you build muscle.

In this episode of the Muscle PhD Live Academy we will discuss carb cycling and we’ll be answering community questions

In this episode of the Muscle PhD Academy Live, we’ll be discussing body composition and ways to improve it.

In this video, Dr. Wilson will talk about whether eating frequent meals can maximize muscle growth and help you reach your goals.

Dr. Jacob Wilson will go over research-based ways to help you reach your goals. he will go over the top 3 ways to transition off keto
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