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Does Size = Strength?
Many folks ask the age-old question – is a bigger muscle a stronger muscle? In this piece we dive into the nitty gritty science of getting stronger in order to find out.
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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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Training Muscle Fiber Types
Researchers and bodybuilders alike have pondered over the years if it’s possible to isolate muscle fiber types with specific training strategies. Is this possible?
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All About Creatine
Creatine is probably the most common supplement for bodybuilders. Even with myriad scientific data, some people remain concerned about creatine and safety.
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Eccentrics and Growth
Coaches and trainers often preach the importance of the lowering portion of resistance training exercises. Is this really the most important part of a lift?
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Training Frequency
Many people think training frequency is a closed case in the research, but we actually know very little about the optimum frequency for each muscle group. Let’s get into more detail.
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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.
Creatine Monohydrate
Creatine monohydrate is probably the most effective supplement for individuals looking to make gains in muscle size and/or strength. How much should you take to optimize this effect?
Rest-Pause Sets
Rest-pause sets can induce high amounts of fatigue very quickly. This can increase muscle activation and metabolic stress, both of which are important for gains.
Flat Bench vs. Incline Bench
This study confirmed the classic theory that the upper chest is more active during incline bench press exercises. Chest muscle activation was also influenced by grip width.
Wide Stance vs Narrow Stance Squats
This study confirmed the classic bodybuilding theory that wide stance squats activate the glutes more while narrow stance squats target the quads.
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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The Muscle PhD Academy Live #025: Triceps Training
In this episode of the Muscle PhD Live Academy we will discuss how to maximize growth of your triceps muscle
How Do You Target Your Upper and Lower Lats?
How do you target your upper and lower lats respectively? Dr. Wilson explains how arm position and planar motion can impact the lats.
Is Insulin Anabolic?
Is your body’s hormone insulin a powerful anabolic agent? We will explore ways that your body’s own insulin can help you maximize anabolism.
The Muscle PhD Academy Live #048: Hamstring Training
In this episode of the Muscle PhD Live, we will go over the anatomy and how to train your hamstrings to achieve the best results
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.
The Truth About Human Growth Hormone
The truth about Human Growth Hormone. We will discuss what it is and it’s uses and downsides in bodybuilding.
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