
Body Recomposition
Body recomposition is the holy grail of bodybuilding – losing fat while gaining muscle. Is this actually possible for veteran bodybuilders, or is this just a treat for novices?
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Body recomposition is the holy grail of bodybuilding – losing fat while gaining muscle. Is this actually possible for veteran bodybuilders, or is this just a treat for novices?

There are many biological traits that separate the elite athlete and/or bodybuilder from the average Joe. What are these traits? Can you train them?

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?

There comes a time in every veteran bodybuilder’s career where they have too many nagging injuries to count. How can we relate this to driving on subpar roads?

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.

Getting sick is part of life. However, athletes and bodybuilders often train through illness without modifying intensity or volume. Is this the best practice?

Many bodybuilders use multiple exercises and implements to train the shoulders. This study found that using dumbbells caused more shoulder activation than using barbells.

Many people understand that elite bodybuilders have been blessed by the genetic lottery. What factors help them grow so well?

Many bodybuilders use both Romanian deadlifts and good mornings in their training for hamstrings development. However, this study found that these exercises are not that equal.

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

Metabolic stress refers to the build-up of metabolites in the muscle during fatiguing exercise. This accumulation of metabolites may trigger growth.

A common thought is that performing lat pulldowns behind your head can increase lat activation, but this study found no difference between pulling in front or behind the head.
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In this video we will discuss the truth about reverse dieting and how to properly get back to maintenance calories after a cut

In part 2 of this series, Dr. Jacob Wilson will go over the best ways to gain muscle and lose fat through nutrition and lifestyle changes.

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

This week we are going to start with this tip. As I mentioned in the previous video, I have some shoulder mobility issues and wrist pain when setting up for the front squat. This week’s hack is a bit more advanced than last week, as it requires this amazing piece of equipment. If you are lucky enough to have one of these in your gym, give this a try and let us know how it has helped you

In this episode of the Muscle PhD Live Academy we will discuss intermittent fasting and we’ll be answering community questions

Should you carbohydrate cycle? Is this the key to unlocking your bodybuilding potential and become a cheat code for getting shredded?
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