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Writing your own Program Part 4
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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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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Nutrition Inconvenience
Most folks know that just about any diet plan can support your goals. However, that sentiment is based on diet adherence; how can you improve diet adherence?
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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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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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Pain Killers and Gains
Many lifters take NSAIDs or pain killers to alleviate muscle soreness following intense training. Is this the best practice for promoting recovery and gains?
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Eccentric vs Concentric Training
Many trainers and coaches emphasize the eccentric portion of lifts but the reality is that, during normal lifts, this portion has no extra benefit compared to the concentric portion.
The Anabolic Window
We now know that the anabolic window is a little wider than initially though. However, does training experience influence how wide this window is?
Can Stretching Prevent Injuries?
Many believe that stretching before your workout can help prevent injuries but virtually no research supports this theory.
What Time of Day Should you Train?
This review found that subjects training in the morning made similar training adaptations to subjects training at night. Strength is usually greater at night, however,
Hydration
How important is hydration when it comes to muscle growth? This study found that dehydration significantly reduced insulin sensitivity which can impair gains.
Post-Workout Protein
Experts used to recommend consuming protein ASAP after your workout, however, that recommendation has died out. Did we jump the gun on phasing it out?
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How Do I Know If My CNS Is Ready To Train?
How do you know if your CNS (Central Nervous System) is ready to train? How do you get your body ready to attack the iron again?
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 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.
3 Reasons Why Your Biceps Aren’t Growing
Dr. Wilson will discuss the top 3 reasons your biceps aren’t growing as well as techniques to help you reach your biceps goals.
The Muscle PhD Academy Live #049: Overcoming Genetic Limitations
In this episode of the Muscle PhD Live Academy we will discuss the possibility of overcoming your genetic limitations and we’ll be answering community questions
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