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Metabolism-Boosting Strategies
Many bodybuilders are interesting in boosting their metabolism for body composition optimization. What strategies can you use to boost metabolism?
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Hormesis
Fitness professionals often tout the importance of a well-rounded training plan – one that includes optimal rest, nutrition, and training. Why is this the case?
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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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Hypertrophy vs. Hyperplasia
We know that muscles grow through a process called hypertrophy. However, another potential process, called hyperplasia, may exist. What’s the difference?
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What Causes Growth?
In this piece we cover the latest science on the determinants of muscle hypertrophy and how you can apply this information in your own training.
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Progressive Overload
Just about every bodybuilder knows the importance of progressive overload, but what exactly is progressive overload? How can you plan and achieve it?
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ZMA
ZMA is a popular sports and bodybuilding supplement that athletes use for different reasons. ZMA may slightly increase natural testosterone production and may improve sleep.
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
Chromium Picolinate
Chromium is often touted as a fat loss supplement but the scientific evidence seems to suggest otherwise. Chromium isn’t your best bet for improving body composition.
The Anabolic Window
We now know that the anabolic window is a little wider than initially though. However, does training experience influence how wide this window is?
Metabolic Stress
Metabolic stress is one of the ways a muscle can grow. This refers to the buildup of metabolites in the muscle which causes a unique stimulus on the muscle. How can you induce this in your training?
Warm-ups
Many of the benefits from warming up are derived from simply increasing the temperature of the muscle. This study found that increasing muscle temperature increased the amount of ATP production.
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3 Reasons Why Your Biceps Aren’t Growing
Dr. Wilson will discuss the top 3 reasons your biceps aren’t growing as well as techniques to help you reach your biceps goals.
The Muscle PhD Academy Live: Blood Flow Restriction Training
In this episode of the Muscle PhD Live Academy we will discuss how to properly set up and implement blood flow restriction training
The Muscle PhD Academy Live #019: Meal Frequency
In this episode of the Muscle PhD Live, we will discuss Meal frequency. Do you really have to eat every 2-3 hours to obtain results?
Top 3 Ways to Gain Muscle and Lose Fat
Dr. Jacob Wilson will discuss research-based ways for bodybuilders to gain muscle and lose fat at the same time.
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.
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.
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