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All About Caffeine
Caffeine is the most commonly-consumed drug in the world. What is caffeine and why is it so popular? Can it help exercise performance? Let’s discuss.
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Hydration
While hydration might not be the most exciting topic, its relevance to performance for both athletes and bodybuilders is immense. Why should you hydrate, and how should you do it?
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Progressive Overload
Just about every bodybuilder knows the importance of progressive overload, but what exactly is progressive overload? How can you plan and achieve it?
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Training Frequency
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.
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[Some] Physics of Bodybuilding
Biomechanics and physics don’t always seem like the most interesting or useful topics for bodybuilders, but what are some ways we can use this knowledge?
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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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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.
Deer Antler Velvet
Deer Antler Velvet has been proposed to interact with various anabolic hormones in the body but that effect has not been seen in research. Evidence remains inconclusive.
L-Citrulline
L-Citrulline is one of the most common nitric oxide boosters used in pre-workout formulas. L-Citrulline has been shown to increase exercise performance in multiple studies.
Beef Protein
Whey protein is usually considered the best form of supplemental protein. The problem is that many whey formulations contain ingredients that some individuals are allergic
Whey vs Rice Protein
This study found that larger doses of rice protein are necessary to induce anabolism when compared to smaller doses of whey protein.
Wide Grip vs Close Grip Bench
This study confirmed a classic gym theory that a wide-grip bench press will target the chest more while a close-grip bench press emphasizes the triceps more.
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The Muscle PhD Academy Live: Blood Flow Restriction Training
In this episode of the Muscle PhD Live Academy we will discuss how to properly set up and implement blood flow restriction training
What Is a Ketogenic Diet?
What is a ketogenic diet? Dr. Wilson will explain the ketogenic diet and how you can apply it to your bodybuilding goals.
Optimizing Squats for Glute Development
Wondering how to optimize squats for glute development? Dr. Wilson will go over ways to optimize the king of lifts to develop lagging glutes.
The Muscle PhD Academy Live #030: Training Frequency
In this episode of the Muscle PhD Live, we will be discussing training frequency. How often should you train different muscle groups?
Can Essential Amino Acids Help You Burn Fat?
Can essential amino acids help you burn fat? We will explain what EAAs are and how to supplement with them.
The Muscle PhD Academy Live #058: Training Frequency
In this MPHD Live, we discuss Training Frequency to maximize gains and help you achieve the best overall results
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