
Deadlifts on Back Day?
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?
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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?

Protein and carbohydrate timing can be unique strategies for boosting growth – or can they? Let’s dive in and see how important nutrient timing is for gains.

Most current scientific reviews state that the optimal protein intake for maximizing muscle gain is well below what many bodybuilders consume. Is this true?

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.

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 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.

Bodybuilders will often use front squats and back squats interchangeably in their training and this study supports that practice. Front squats cause similar levels of quad activation and require less weight to do so.

Many are interested in increasing their metabolism and lifting weights is a great way to do so. Metabolism can be elevated for more than a day following an intense training session.

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.

Many athletes and recreational trainers use static stretching as their pre-workout warm up. Is this the best practice to prepare for sports or lifting?

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.

Our lab examined the effects of supplementing with whey or meat-based proteins over an 8-week training protocol. Whey and beef protein produced similar gains in
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Dr. Wilson will talk about exogenous ketones, including what they are and how to properly use them to maximize their effects.

To be confident in what you’re putting in your body, it’s important to know how to read a nutrition label. We’ll break it down.

This week we are going to start with this tip. When you think of training the upper chest, the main go-to is incline press. The reverse grip bench press has been shown to greatly increase activation of the upper chest.

In this video we will discuss the Pattern of Eating for Fat Loss and which approach to take in order to maximize your fat loss goals

There are no shortcuts to this, to have truly impressive arms, you have to build impressive triceps. This week we are going to show you a way to superset your triceps and utilize the same method we showed you last week of mechanical dropset.

What is Applied Science and Performance Institute (ASPI)? Let’s take a tour of Dr. Jacob Wilson’s research facility.
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