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What I’d do Differently
Today’s fitness enthusiasts have little direction when it comes to long-term training programs. However, a roundtable discussion with gym veterans can offer some clues.
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Training to Failure
We’ve all heard the classic mantra, “No pain, no gain.” Is this really true? Do you really have to train to failure and cripple yourself to make gains?
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Nutrition Inconvenience
Most folks know that just about any diet plan can support your goals. However, that sentiment is based on diet adherence; how can you improve diet adherence?
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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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Intensification Methods
Intensification Methods are strategies designed to push a muscle past failure and maximize growth. Do they work? Is there any science behind them?
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A Motivation Secret
The fitness industry is full of gurus telling you how to eat and train while offering motivation along the way. However, these gurus often forget a key secret.
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Toe Angle and Calf Raises
Bodybuilders have long altered toe angles in calf raises in order to emphasize either the inner or outer calf. Does this actually work?
Stretching Hurts Performance?
Many athletes and recreational trainers use static stretching as their pre-workout warm up. Is this the best practice to prepare for sports or lifting?
Sleep Deprivation and Gains
Professionals often harp on the importance of nutrition and training when trying to build muscle. However, sleep is just as important.
Eccentric vs Concentric Training
Many trainers and coaches emphasize the eccentric portion of lifts but the reality is that, during normal lifts, this portion has no extra benefit compared to the concentric portion.
Can Cardio Cause Growth?
A recent review stated that endurance exercise can cause growth similar to resistance training but this benefit only occurs in older individuals. Young individuals do not get this effect.
Intraworkout Protein
Professionals typically recommend consuming protein following training, however, some studies show a benefit to intraworkout protein consumption. What’s the deal?
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Are Macros All That Matter? The “If It Fits Your Macros” Mentality
Are macros all that matter? Does “if it fits your macros” have a place in bodybuilding? Or does food quality matter?
How Do You Get a Bigger Biceps Peak?
How do you get a bigger biceps peak? What are the best ways of targeting the brachialis for overall arm development?
How to Add Variety to Any Given Exercise
If your gains are slow, the problem might not be how hard you’re training, but how you’re training. Learn to add variety to any exercise.
The Muscle PhD Academy Live #010: Metabolic Effects of Cardio
In this episode of the Muscle PhD Live Academy we will discuss the metabolic effects of cardio and how they can benefit fat burning
The Muscle PhD Academy Live #044: Will Multivitamins Hinder Muscle Gains?
In this episode of the Muscle PhD Live Academy we will discuss the effectiveness of multivitamins and their role in muscle building
The Muscle PhD Academy Live #007: Chest Training
In this episode of the Muscle PhD Live, I will be going over the anatomy of the chest and ways to optimize chest training for maximum gains
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