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Plant vs. Animal Protein
The argument of plant vs. animal protein contains many factors but our focus here is on just one: how do they affect muscle growth? Let’s check it out.
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Hamstrings in the Squat
Research continues to uncover minimal hamstrings involvement in the squat, but the fitness community often claims otherwise. What’s the deal here?
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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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The Mind-Muscle Connection
The Mind-Muscle Connection is a hot topic in the bodybuilding community with many coaches swearing by its efficacy. Is it really the best way to grow?
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Chest Training 101
Growing the pectorals is a goal of many gym goers. What’s the best way to go about developing this oft-sought after muscle group? Let’s see what the science says about the pecs.
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Gender Differences in Training
How different are men and women when considering exercise performance and training adaptations? Let’s dive into what the science says about this topic.
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Resistance Training and Metabolism
Many are interested in increasing their metabolism and lifting weights is a great way to do so. Metabolism can be elevated for more than a day following an intense training session.
Training Experience and Adaptations
It is well-known that novice lifters make gains more quickly than more reasoned trainers. Why is this the case? Can we accelerate gains as gym veterans?
Lifting Weights vs Stretching
Stretching is the most common method people use to improve range of motion. However, this study found that lifting weights with a full range of motion was just as effective as stretching.
Whey vs Meat Protein
Our lab examined the effects of supplementing with whey or meat-based proteins over an 8-week training protocol. Whey and beef protein produced similar gains in
Lifting Tempo
Many trainers and coaches advocate for tempo training but this review found that lifting tempo has no effect on muscle growth or strength. In fact, slow tempos may actually impair gains.
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The Muscle PhD Academy Live #033: The Importance of Sleep
In this video, we’ll be talking about the importance of sleep for recover and muscle growth. We will also be answering viewer questions
3 Reasons Why Your Lats Aren’t Growing
Dr. Wilson will discuss the top 3 reasons your lats aren’t growing and some hacks to help you reach that wide wingspan.
Top 3 Ways to Increase Growth Hormone
Dr. Jacob Wilson will discuss the top 3 research-based ways to increase growth hormone levels and reach your goals faster.
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.
The Muscle PhD Academy Live #062: Advanced Training Variables | Lawrence Ballenger
In this episode of the Muscle PhD Live Academy we will discuss advanced training variables and we’ll be answering community questions
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