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Deloads
Most strength training experts recommend taking the occasional deload, however, the exact method of deloading is rather murky. What should we know about deloads?
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Body Recomposition
Body recomposition is the holy grail of bodybuilding – losing fat while gaining muscle. Is this actually possible for veteran bodybuilders, or is this just a treat for novices?
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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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Get Psyched
How do you get psyched up for a big lift? Is there any science behind your method? What are the best ways to get psyched for a lift? Let’s check it out.
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Writing your own Program Part 3
Writing a solid training program is one of the most nuanced tasks in the fitness field. How can you go about creating your own program? We’ll get into the nitty gritty in this series.
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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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Cardio on Lifting Days or Different Days?
Bodybuilders have long known that performing cardio and lifting on the same day might not be best for gains. Why is this the case?
Training While Sick
Everyone gets sick at one point or another, but unfortunately, training too hard while you’re sick can easily lead to overtraining. Follow these tips to
Drop Sets
Drop sets are an intensification technique used by many bodybuilders to train past normal muscle failure. This study found that adding a drop set resulted in more growth than normal training!
Beetroot
Beetroot appears to be the most effective supplement for increasing nitric oxide levels. This can improve endurance pump and can help provide massive pumps in the gym.
Optimal Training Frequency
Is there such a thing as an optimal training frequency? Many factors are involved, but this study found that training each muscle group more than once per week is optimal for gains.
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.
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The Muscle PhD Academy Live #036: Shoulder Training
In this episode of the Muscle PhD Live Academy we will discuss shoulder training and how to properly train them to maximize strength and mass
The Muscle PhD Academy Live #064: Intermittent Fasting
In this episode of the Muscle PhD Live Academy we will discuss intermittent fasting and we’ll be answering community questions
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.
Do You Have to Eat Every 2 Hours?
In this video, Dr. Wilson will talk about whether eating frequent meals can maximize muscle growth and help you reach your goals.
The Muscle PhD Academy Live #006: Will The Ketogenic Diet Ruin Your Metabolism?
In this episode of the Muscle PhD Live Academy we will discuss the ketogenic diet and it’s effects on your metabolism
What Should Your Meal Frequency Be to Optimize Muscle Size?
How high should your meal frequency be to optimize muscle size? We discuss the pros and cons of this controversial topic in today’s video.
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