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Plant vs. Animal Protein
The argument of plant vs. animal protein contains many factors but our focus here is on just one: how do they affect muscle growth? Let’s check it out.
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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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A “Brief” Guide to Cutting
Bodybuilders often spend the entire winter bulking and building slabs of muscle, but what happens when beach season rolls back around? Let’s discuss.
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Bodybuilding Mishaps
Bodybuilding can often be a trial-and-error sport but, unfortunately, many people spend more time making errors than progress. How can you fix that?
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The 3% Rule
Training Intensity can be a confusing topic for many lifters. What is it and how do you plan it? The 3% Rule offers plenty of guidance for these questions.
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Alcohol and Gains
Most bodybuilders and athletes would probably like to have a social life, too. Can alcohol intake impair gains? Is there applicable knowledge on this subject?
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Quick tips
Taurine
Taurine is a common ingredient in pre-workout formulas but that might not be the best idea for individuals wanting to build muscle. Endurance athletes will get the most benefits out of taurine.
Bench Tip #2
Looking to boost chest size and strength? Dumbbell bench and dumbbell chest flye exercises both offer similar pectoral muscle activation compared to a traditional barbell bench.
Is Frequency Gender-Specific?
Is there a difference in how often men can train vs. women? This study found that men were able to recover from exercise more quickly than women which might mean that frequency is gender-specific.
Sleep is Anabolic
Sleep is incredibly important for workout recovery, and one of the reasons why may be the increase in anabolic hormones during sleep. This study found that the better the sleep, the greater the anabolic hormone concentration.
Myofascial Release and Foam Rolling
Foam rolling is a bit of a buzzword in the fitness world as not many understand what it does or how it works. This study found that foam rolling can improve recovery by increasing plasma nitric oxide.
Hydration
How important is hydration when it comes to muscle growth? This study found that dehydration significantly reduced insulin sensitivity which can impair gains.
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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?
TRAINING HACKS – Shoulder Pain With Side Laterals? Try This!
ASPI Director of Strength and Conditioning, Charlie Ottinger as he gives you tips and hacks to improve your workouts or add new weapons to your gym arsenal. This week we are going to start with the best way to avoid pain and improve side laterals.
The Muscle PhD Academy Live #064: Intermittent Fasting
In this episode of the Muscle PhD Live Academy we will discuss intermittent fasting and we’ll be answering community questions
Top 3 Ways to Become More Vascular
Dr. Jacob Wilson will go over the top 3 research-based ways that bodybuilders can use to become more vascular.
Conjugated Linoleic Acid (CLA)
Dr. Wilson talks about what conjugated linoleic acid (CLA) is and how to maximize its effects. Should it be part of your supplement stack?
Medium Chain Triglycerides (MCTs)
Dr. Wilson will discuss medium-chain triglycerides (MCTs), including the benefits of adding them to your diet and how to properly use them.
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