
Training to Failure
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?
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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?

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.

Lifters often use supplements for assisting in their bodybuilding goals, but we often see supplements get misused. What are the most common mistakes we see?

Several studies have found that the hamstrings are not overly activated during squats. Does this paint a full picture of hamstrings involvement in the squat?

How different are men and women when considering exercise performance and training adaptations? Let’s dive into what the science says about this topic.

Many people think training frequency is a closed case in the research, but we actually know very little about the optimum frequency for each muscle group. Let’s get into more detail.

Rest-pause sets can induce high amounts of fatigue very quickly. This can increase muscle activation and metabolic stress, both of which are important for gains.

Most people employ static stretching in an effort to improve flexibility. However, this study found similar improvements in flexibility from resistance training compared to stretching.

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.

Sleep is incredibly important for workout recovery, and one of the reasons why may be the increase in anabolic hormones during sleep. This study found that the better the sleep, the greater the anabolic hormone concentration.

We now know that the anabolic window is a little wider than initially though. However, does training experience influence how wide this window is?

Many believe that stretching before your workout can help prevent injuries but virtually no research supports this theory.
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Bodybuilders often recommend using the mind-muscle connection to improve muscle activation. Does this practice actually work?

In this episode of the Muscle PhD Live Academy we will discuss the most effective glute training methods to help you achieve your glute goals

In this episode of the Muscle PhD Live Academy we will discuss 2 a day training and we’ll be answering community questions

What is Autoregulation? Bodybuilders and athletes often follow set programs. Or should you learn to listen to your body?

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 offset loading? How can you use it to improve lagging body parts and improve your symmetry? We’ll go into the science behind this.
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