The Muscle PhD | Dr. Jacob Wilson

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The most comprehensive bodybuilding and exercise science course that’s designed to equip you with the knowledge and skills to become a versatile coach, capable of training individuals from all backgrounds and enabling you to establish a thriving business of your own.

Become a
certified trainer

The most comprehensive bodybuilding and exercise science course that’s designed to equip you with the knowledge and skills to become a versatile coach, capable of training individuals from all backgrounds and enabling you to establish a thriving business of your own.

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Progressive Overload

Just about every bodybuilder knows the importance of progressive overload, but what exactly is progressive overload? How can you plan and achieve it?

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A Tale of Three Bodybuilders

There’s many different pathways one can take when attempting to achieve bodybuilding glory. Let’s examine three such of these paths and how they eventually converge.

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Working out with Masks

Many gyms have mask mandates in order to combat the COVID-19 pandemic. How do masks affect workout performance? Are they safe? Let’s see what the science says.

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CNS Fatigue

CNS fatigue is kind of a hot topic in the fitness industry. Some will argue its existence whereas others will misuse the term entirely. What does the science say?

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CUSTOM PROGRAMS

Quick tips

GABA

Many bodybuilders use GABA to improve their sleep quality. While this may not always be an effective use, GABA has been shown to increase growth hormone production overnight.

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Mind-Muscle Connection for Activation

The mind-muscle connection is a popular training tool used by many bodybuilders. This study found that trained individuals were able to increase activation in specific muscles when told to focus on them during a lift.

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Chromium Picolinate

Chromium is often touted as a fat loss supplement but the scientific evidence seems to suggest otherwise. Chromium isn’t your best bet for improving body composition.

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High Load vs Low Load Training

This study found that subjects were able to make similar gains in muscle size when using light loads vs heavy loads. The caveat is that sets must be taken close to failure for this effect to occur.

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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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Muscle Damage

Many believe in the mantra, “no pain, no gain,” but does that really apply to resistance training? Current literature shows that muscle damage is not necessary for hypertrophy.

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MACRO CALCULATOR

Our sophisticated macro calculator utilizes numerous body metrics and lifestyle habits to provide you with a full-calorie and macro breakdown to help you achieve your dream physique.

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