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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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Genetics and Elite Athletes
There are many biological traits that separate the elite athlete and/or bodybuilder from the average Joe. What are these traits? Can you train them?
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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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Accommodating Resistance
Are bands and chains just a cool-looking gimmick, or are they actually effective in improving strength gains? Let’s see what the science says and how to use this info.
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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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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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Resveratrol
Resveratrol is produced by grapes and is found in red wine – this is why red wine has been associated with health benefits. You can
Lifting Belts
One way to improve your squat performance is by using a weightlifting belt. A good belt can help increase power production and won’t lower core activation like many people think.
Isolating the Brachioradialis
Achieving optimal arm aesthetics requires development of all the elbow flexor muscles, not just the biceps. How can we train the brachioradialis?
Lifting Belts
Summary Powerlifters and bodybuilders often use lifting belts to prevent injury and improve performance (Finnie et al., 2003). While lower back protection is murky (read
Sleep and Fat Loss
People often focus on diet and exercise when trying to lose fat but it appears that optimizing sleep is equally as important. This study found that individuals who slept longer lost more weight as fat.
Leg Press Foot Positions
A common gym thought is that changing your foot placement on a leg press can influence muscle activation. This study confirmed that theory by finding different activation patterns in different positions.
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Will a Cheat Day Boost My Metabolism?
How often have you heard that a cheat meal will improve your metabolism? In this video, I will go over the pros and cons of having a cheat meal or cheat day.
The Muscle PhD Academy Live #016: How Do You Measure Intensity?
In this episode of the Muscle PhD Live Academy we will discuss how to measure the intensity of your workouts.
The Muscle PhD Academy Live #014: Best Alternative to Keto
In this episode of the Muscle PhD Live Academy we will discuss what the best alternative to a ketogenic diet is
The Muscle PhD Academy Live #005: Hydrolyzed Whey & Protein Intake
In this episode of the Muscle PhD Academy Live we will discuss protein intake, specifically hydrolyzed whey protein
Should I Train My Neck?
Should I train my neck? We will give you some tips on how to train your neck and get the bull neck you want.
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