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Muscle Memory
Muscle memory is an often misused phrase when considering various skills and exercise training. Let’s dig into what muscle memory truly is.
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Training During Illness
Getting sick is part of life. However, athletes and bodybuilders often train through illness without modifying intensity or volume. Is this the best practice?
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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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Gender Differences in Training
How different are men and women when considering exercise performance and training adaptations? Let’s dive into what the science says about this topic.
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Periodization in Bodybuilding
Periodization is a common buzzword in the fitness industry but the word itself is often misunderstood and the theories are misused. How does it work in bodybuilding?
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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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Metabolic Stress
Metabolic stress is one of the ways a muscle can grow. This refers to the buildup of metabolites in the muscle which causes a unique stimulus on the muscle. How can you induce this in your training?
Modalities and Blood Flow
Modalities are tools used to improve recovery from training or injuries. Any modality that increases blood flow to previously trained muscles can promote recovery.
Training Experience and Adaptations
It is well-known that novice lifters make gains more quickly than more reasoned trainers. Why is this the case? Can we accelerate gains as gym veterans?
Whey vs Rice Protein
This study found that larger doses of rice protein are necessary to induce anabolism when compared to smaller doses of whey protein.
Flat Bench vs. Incline Bench
This study confirmed the classic theory that the upper chest is more active during incline bench press exercises. Chest muscle activation was also influenced by grip width.
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!
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Gaining Muscle on a Vegetarian or Vegan Diet?
Can you gain muscle on a vegetarian or vegan diet? We will go over studies to show whether or not plant-based diets will help your gains.
Top 3 Ways to Transition Off Keto
Dr. Jacob Wilson will go over research-based ways to help you reach your goals. he will go over the top 3 ways to transition off keto
Top 3 Ways to Immediately Anti-Age
Dr. Wilson will discuss the top 3 research-based techniques that will help you immediately anti-age, and how to implement them.
The Muscle PhD Academy Live #018: Glute Training Part 1
In this episode of the Muscle PhD Live Academy we will discuss the most effective glute training methods to help you achieve your glute goals
Top 3 Ways to Immediately Improve Your Sleep
Dr. Jacob Wilson will go over the top 3 research-based ways to immediately improve your sleep and increase your gains.
Top 3 Ways to Increase Thick Dense Muscle
Dr. Jacob Wilson will discuss the top 3 research-based ways for bodybuilders to increase thick, dense muscle.
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