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Quantifying Mechanical Tension
Mechanical tension has quickly become the main accepted stimulus for muscle growth. What is mechanical tension? Can we measure it? Why would this be important for growth?
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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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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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Chest Training 101
Growing the pectorals is a goal of many gym goers. What’s the best way to go about developing this oft-sought after muscle group? Let’s see what the science says about the pecs.
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What is Broscience?
Broscience is a term we often hear thrown around, but what does it actually mean? How is a broscientist different from an evidence-based practitioner? Let’s discuss.
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Deloads
Most strength training experts recommend taking the occasional deload, however, the exact method of deloading is rather murky. What should we know about deloads?
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Bench Tip #3
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.
Chromium Picolinate
Chromium is often touted as a fat loss supplement but the scientific evidence seems to suggest otherwise. Chromium isn’t your best bet for improving body composition.
Sleep Deprivation and Gains
Professionals often harp on the importance of nutrition and training when trying to build muscle. However, sleep is just as important.
Stretching and Performance
Many people add static stretching to their warm-up routine, but is this the best idea? Studies show that stretching before your workout can impair both strength and muscle activation.
Free Weight vs Machine Bench Press
Many promote the importance of using free weights when training for muscle growth. However, machines can offer similar levels of muscle activation for the prime movers.
Mind-Muscle Connection and Muscle Activation
This study found that concentrating on specific muscle groups using the, “mind-muscle connection” can increase muscle activation during resistance training.
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The Muscle PhD Academy Live #039: Mechanisms of Muscle Growth
Dr. Jacob Wilson will go over the mechanisms of muscle growth and answer your questions in this episode of The Muscle PhD Live
Will Power Training Make You Grow?
Will power training make you grow? How do you employ techniques to increase your power output to maximize growth?
Which Form of Cardio Works Best?
Which form of cardio works best? We look at low, moderate, and high-intensity cardio. Is one form superior to the others for bodybuilders?
Should I Have Protein Before Bed?
Should I have protein before bed? Dr Wilson will answer this question and explain how and when protein intake before bed will improve your gains.
Does the Protein Window of Opportunity Exist?
For years, we’ve heard that it’s important to consume protein right after your workout during the anabolic window. Is this a real thing?
Top 3 Ways to Spike Your Metabolism
Dr. Jacob Wilson digs into the research to discover the top three ways to spike your metabolism using food.
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