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Lats in the Bench Press
Many in the fitness and lifting communities have claimed that the lats are important for bench press performance. Is this true, or do we need to dig deeper?
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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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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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Fasted Training
Many bodybuilders perform fasted cardio or fasted training in an attempt to burn more fat as fuel. Is this the best practice for getting shredded?
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Muscle Science for Gearheads
Some aspects of science aren’t immediately applicable to training, but understanding muscle architecture can help round out your exercise science knowledge.
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Bodybuilding vs. Powerlifting
While the end-game differences between bodybuilding and powerlifting are well-known, how does this affect training and nutrition for each sport?
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Macros and Cutting
Creating a calorie deficit is important for a successful cut. How should you go about creating this deficit?
RDL vs Good Morning
Many bodybuilders use both Romanian deadlifts and good mornings in their training for hamstrings development. However, this study found that these exercises are not that equal.
Metabolic Stress
Metabolic stress refers to the build-up of metabolites in the muscle during fatiguing exercise. This accumulation of metabolites may trigger growth.
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.
Cardio Interference
This is one of many studies that confirmed the popular hypothesis that too much cardio can interfere with gains in muscle strength and size.
Stretching Hurts Performance?
Many athletes and recreational trainers use static stretching as their pre-workout warm up. Is this the best practice to prepare for sports or lifting?
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What Is Reverse Pyramiding?
What is reverse pyramiding? How do you implement it into your training? How is it different than traditional pyramiding?
What Is Offset Loading?
What is offset loading? How can you use it to improve lagging body parts and improve your symmetry? We’ll go into the science behind this.
The Muscle PhD Academy Live #040: Back Training
In this episode of the Muscle PhD Live, we will discuss Back Training. We will go over the anatomy of the back and give you a battle plan to train it
Finding Success in the Fitness Industry
Having education and experience are just two of many, many skills needed to become successful in the fitness industry. What are the others?
Cardiovascular Health In Bodybuilding – The Impact of Cardio on Longevity
In this video we will discuss the impact of cardiovascular training and longevity. Not only will this help you live a longer life, but extend your bodybuilding journey
Should You Take Melatonin?
In this video Dr. Jacob Wilson will discuss the pros and cons of supplementing with melatonin and whether there’s an advantage to using this product.
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