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Hamstrings and Squat Strength
Several studies have found that the hamstrings are not overly activated during squats. Does this paint a full picture of hamstrings involvement in the squat?
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Common Supplement Mistakes
Lifters often use supplements for assisting in their bodybuilding goals, but we often see supplements get misused. What are the most common mistakes we see?
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Writing your own Program Part 4
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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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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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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Exercise Variation
Attitudes towards exercise variations in the bodybuilding community are pretty split – some swear by variation while others decry its importance. What’s the science say?
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Protein Intake for Cutting
We know that a calorie deficit is necessary for getting shredded, but how does protein play into this deficit? Should you also cut protein?
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.
Shoulder Exercise Variations
Many bodybuilders use multiple exercises and implements to train the shoulders. This study found that using dumbbells caused more shoulder activation than using barbells.
Calcium Supplementation
Calcium doesn’t sound like the most attractive bodybuilding supplement but it can be incredibly important for long term gains when considering bone density and health.
Rest-Pause Sets
Rest-pause sets can induce high amounts of fatigue very quickly. This can increase muscle activation and metabolic stress, both of which are important for gains.
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!
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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.
Using Caffeine Pre-Workout
We’ll dig into the science around taking caffeine pre-workout, including optimal dosage and how to maximize its effects.
Metabolic Flexibility
Metabolic Flexibility. Can you undergo just about any diet and maintain body composition? Or do you struggle with certain macronutrients?
Caffeine for Fat Loss
Dr. Wilson discusses taking caffeine for fat loss, including the optimal dosage and how to maximize its effects.
Why Is Muscle Growth So Slow?
This week we will be talking about whether muscle growth is linear, why muscle growth is so slow, and how you speed up the process?
The Muscle PhD Academy Live #021: Satiety Part 1 (Mechanical)
In this episode of the Muscle PhD Live Academy we will discuss mechanical satiety and what are the best ways to feel sated
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