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Protein Intake and Bodybuilders
Most current scientific reviews state that the optimal protein intake for maximizing muscle gain is well below what many bodybuilders consume. Is this true?
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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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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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Biomechanics and Growth
Many teachers lecture on the various biomechanical properties of muscle but rarely mention how these properties can affect growth. Let’s check it out.
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Calf Training 101
The calves consistently seem to be the most stubborn muscle group when it comes to muscle growth. What’s the best way to go about training the calves?
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The Training Partner Rule Book
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.
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Mind-Muscle Connection for Activation
The mind-muscle connection is a popular training tool used by many bodybuilders. This study found that trained individuals were able to increase activation in specific muscles when told to focus on them during a lift.
Keto and Post-Workout Nutrition
We often tout the importance of carbohydrates after your workout but what if you’re keto-adapted? Consuming fat after your workout can help replenish muscle glycogen!
Adductors vs. Hamstrings in the Squat
Fitness enthusiasts and practitioners often state that the hamstrings are highly active in the squat. Is this the case? Do squats develop the hamstrings?
Isolation Exercises and Gains
Bodybuilders often add isolation exercises to their workouts to boost gains in muscle size. Is this necessary for novice bodybuilders?
Mind-Muscle Connection for Growth
Bodybuilders often stress the importance of using the mind-muscle connection in training. Studies have shown this to increase activation, but does that impact growth?
Lifting Belts
One way to improve your squat performance is by using a weightlifting belt. A good belt can help increase power production and won’t lower core activation like many people think.
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Compound vs. Isolation Movements
Compound vs isolation movements. Dr Wilson will discuss the advantages and disadvantages to each type of movement.
The Muscle PhD Academy Live #059: 2x Per Day Training
In this episode of the Muscle PhD Live Academy we will discuss 2 a day training and we’ll be answering community questions
Why You Should Fast At Least 12 Hours
Dr. Wilson will discuss why you should fast for at least 12 hours to improve your health and physical recovery.
How Bad do you Want it?
What are the main traits that separates the pros from the Joes? Motivation and effort. How can you quantify these traits?
Low Carb Protein Bars
Dr. Wilson will discuss how you can tell if low-carb protein bars are truly low carb, and what ingredients to look for.
The Muscle PhD Academy Live #012: Fitness Myths
In this video, we will be discussing myths in the fitness industry and either busting them or confirming them
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