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Calf Training 101
The calves consistently seem to be the most stubborn muscle group when it comes to muscle growth. What’s the best way to go about training the calves?
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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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Muscle Memory
Muscle memory is an often misused phrase when considering various skills and exercise training. Let’s dig into what muscle memory truly is.
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Potholes
There comes a time in every veteran bodybuilder’s career where they have too many nagging injuries to count. How can we relate this to driving on subpar roads?
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The Training Partner Rule Book
Just about everyone has had a bad training partner in the past. How do you know that you’re not the bad training partner in everyone else’s past? Let’s discuss.
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Squats vs. Hip Thrusts
The bodybuilding community has rallied around the squat and hip thrust for glute development, but which exercise is better? New research may have the answer.
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Protein and Sleep
This study found that consuming a high protein diet lead to fewer waking episodes during a night’s sleep. This can be a helpful tool to improve sleep!
Cardio and Metabolism
Many in the fitness community think that performing steady state cardio will reduce your resting metabolism. However, this study found that not to be the case!
Intraworkout Protein
Professionals typically recommend consuming protein following training, however, some studies show a benefit to intraworkout protein consumption. What’s the deal?
What Deadlift Style is Best for You?
If your goal is to deadlift as much as possible, one way to improve your deadlift is by ensuring that you’re using the right stance for your individual anthropometrics.
HIIT
Steady-state cardio can interfere with muscle growth, but high-intensity interval training may be a better bet for the bodybuilder looking to stay healthy while maximizing growth.
D-Aspartic Acid
D-aspartic acid is often marketed as a natural testosterone booster but the reality is that this effect has not been shown in research. One study did find positive effects in older men.
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High Protein Bars
Dr. Wilson discusses what sources of protein and ingredients to look for in high-protein bars, and whether they will help you build muscle.
What Is a Ketogenic Diet?
What is a ketogenic diet? Dr. Wilson will explain the ketogenic diet and how you can apply it to your bodybuilding goals.
Does flexible dieting belong in bodybuilding?
Flexible Dieting. Do you have to eat “clean” on a diet, or can you add in junk food as long as it meets your calorie goals?
The Muscle PhD Academy Live #008: Strength Training for Mass Gains
In this episode of the Muscle PhD Live Academy we will discuss strength training for mass gains, in particular, powerlifting
How Do You Read Research Studies?
How do you read research studies? What are some tricks to dig through these issues and understand the science?
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
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