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Exercise Variation
Attitudes towards exercise variations in the bodybuilding community are pretty split – some swear by variation while others decry its importance. What’s the science say?
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Range of Motion and Growth
Many often advocate for using a full range of motion when lifting weights. How important is this? Does science agree with this advice, or is there more to it?
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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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Quantifying Mechanical Tension
Mechanical tension has quickly become the main accepted stimulus for muscle growth. What is mechanical tension? Can we measure it? Why would this be important for growth?
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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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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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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.
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.
Protein and Sleep
Good news for most bodybuilders, this study found that consuming a diet high in protein improved sleep quality. Sleep is incredibly important for gains so bodybuilders looking to maximize sleep should ensure proper protein intake.
Mind-Muscle Connection for Growth
Bodybuilders often stress the importance of using the mind-muscle connection in training. Studies have shown this to increase activation, but does that impact growth?
Resveratrol
Resveratrol is produced by grapes and is found in red wine – this is why red wine has been associated with health benefits. You can
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.
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3 Reasons Why Your Glutes Aren’t Growing, Part 2
Dr. Wilson will go over the top 3 reasons why your glutes aren’t growing and how to optimize growth in part 2 of our series.
What Is a Ketogenic Diet?
What is a ketogenic diet? Dr. Wilson will explain the ketogenic diet and how you can apply it to your bodybuilding goals.
The Muscle PhD Academy Live #059: 2x Per Day Training
In this episode of the Muscle PhD Live Academy we will discuss 2 a day training and we’ll be answering community questions
What is Periodization?
What is peridization? Many know the dictionary definition of periodization, but many also fail to employ periodization theories correctly.
The Muscle PhD Academy Live #053: Can you Make Gains During Contest Prep?
In this episode of the Muscle PhD Live Academy we will discuss how to make gains during contest prep and answering community questions
The Muscle PhD Academy Live #001: Metabolic Rate
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