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Common Supplement Mistakes
Lifters often use supplements for assisting in their bodybuilding goals, but we often see supplements get misused. What are the most common mistakes we see?
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Muscle Science: A History
Over the years, science has developed a greater understanding of muscle contractions and function. However, some key aspects have always perplexed scientists until recently.
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Training at Home
Training at home probably isn’t quite as effective as training at the gym. How can you adjust your program to continue to make progress with little or no equipment?
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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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Calf Training 101
The calves consistently seem to be the most stubborn muscle group when it comes to muscle growth. What’s the best way to go about training the calves?
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Post-Workout Nutrition
Optimizing post-workout nutrition can greatly benefit recovery from exercise. What and when should you eat after your workout to maximize gains?
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Sleep and Fat Loss
This study found that subjects who slept 8.5-hours per night lost more weight as fat compared to subjects who slept 5.5-hours per night when both groups consumed the same diet.
Hydration
How important is hydration when it comes to muscle growth? This study found that dehydration significantly reduced insulin sensitivity which can impair gains.
HIIT
Steady-state cardio can interfere with muscle growth, but high-intensity interval training may be a better bet for the bodybuilder looking to stay healthy while maximizing growth.
Bench Tip #3
We often think of the bench press as an upper body exercise, but interestingly enough, your leg and core strength can be a limiting factor in max benching.
How to Carb Cycle
Summary: There’s a few different methods of carb cycling, but most of them are designed to optimize performance in endurance athletes. Since bodybuilders or powerlifters
Metabolic Stress
Metabolic stress refers to the build-up of metabolites in the muscle during fatiguing exercise. This accumulation of metabolites may trigger growth.
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What Is Periodization? Part 2
What is periodization? This is part 2 in the series. Dr. Wilson will go over the definition of periodization and how to apply it.
Can You Gain Muscle on a Ketogenic Diet?
Can you gain muscle on a ketogenic diet? Will cutting your carbs hurt your bodybuilding goals? Let’s discuss how to optimize keto for gains.
The Muscle PhD Academy Live #014: Best Alternative to Keto
In this episode of the Muscle PhD Live Academy we will discuss what the best alternative to a ketogenic diet is
3 Reasons Why Your Delts Aren’t Developed
Dr. Wilson will discuss the top 3 reasons your delts aren’t fully developed and discuss techniques to add size to your shoulders.
TRAINING HACKS – Better Dumbbell Rows? Try This!
ASPI Director of Strength and Conditioning, Charlie Ottinger as he gives you tips and hacks to improve your workouts or add new weapons to your gym arsenal. This week we are going to start with the Drag Row.
Increasing Calorie Burn with Post Workout Carbs
Is it possible to increase calorie burn with post-workout carbs? We’ll look at what the science says about timing your carbs.
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