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What I’d do Differently
Today’s fitness enthusiasts have little direction when it comes to long-term training programs. However, a roundtable discussion with gym veterans can offer some clues.
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Writing your own Program Part 3
Writing a solid training program is one of the most nuanced tasks in the fitness field. How can you go about creating your own program? We’ll get into the nitty gritty in this series.
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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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BCAAs: Pump or Dump?
BCAAs have come under fire in recent years with many questioning their usefulness. What factors need to be considered to make these claims?
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Time Under Tension
Time Under Tension has become a massive catchphrase in the fitness community. Is it really the most important variable for maximizing growth?
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Bodybuilding vs. Powerlifting
While the end-game differences between bodybuilding and powerlifting are well-known, how does this affect training and nutrition for each sport?
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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.
Cardio and Metabolism
Many in the fitness community think that performing steady state cardio will reduce your resting metabolism. However, this study found that not to be the case!
Mind-Muscle Connection and Strength
Using mind-muscle connection techniques can increase muscle activation during strength training, but what about force production?
Back Squat vs Front Squat
This study found that back squats and front squats produce similar quad activation, but the load used in the front squat was much lower to achieve this activation.
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!
Shoulder Exercise Variations
Many bodybuilders use multiple exercises and implements to train the shoulders. This study found that using dumbbells caused more shoulder activation than using barbells.
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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.
Front and Backloading Strategies
Bodybuilders often employ front or backloading strategies to improve their stage appearance. Dr. Wilson will discuss this on today’s video
Do you Need to Train to Failure to Make Gains?
Do you need to train to failure to make gains? Will taking all your sets to failure be an advantage or detriment to your training goals?
The Muscle PhD Academy Live #032: Muscle Fibers
In this episode of the Muscle PhD Live Academy we will discuss muscle fibers, their types, and how to target them
The Muscle PhD Academy Live #041: We Answer Your Questions
In this episode of the Muscle PhD Live Academy we will go through our frequently asked questions from our community and answer them
Does Eating Fruit Make You Fat?
Will eating fruit make you fat? This is a very common question and Dr. Wilson will discuss whether this is true.
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