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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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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.

BCAAs have come under fire in recent years with many questioning their usefulness. What factors need to be considered to make these claims?

Getting sick is part of life. However, athletes and bodybuilders often train through illness without modifying intensity or volume. Is this the best practice?

Many folks ask the age-old question – is a bigger muscle a stronger muscle? In this piece we dive into the nitty gritty science of getting stronger in order to find out.

Sleep can be a hot topic for many as it’s nearly impossible to get proper sleep in today’s world. How can missing out on sleep affect muscle growth?

Most strength training experts recommend taking the occasional deload, however, the exact method of deloading is rather murky. What should we know about deloads?

We often hear that energy balance is simply the difference between calories in and calories out. Is it really that simple?

Bodybuilders have long known that performing cardio and lifting on the same day might not be best for gains. Why is this the case?

Reducing calorie intake is necessary to drop significant fat during a cut. What’s the best deficit for maintaining muscle mass during a cut?

We often hear that exercise can boost metabolism. What does this mean? Do all forms of exercise have similar effects?

Many claim that creatine HCL is more effective than creatine monohydrate but literally no evidence exists to support this claim. Monohydrate has much more evidence behind its efficacy.

Many health practitioners believe that squats, especially deep squats, are bad for your knees? Is this really the case? What does the science say?
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In this episode of the Muscle PhD Live, we will go over ways to improve your chest training and help you achieve new gains

Is your body’s hormone insulin a powerful anabolic agent? We will explore ways that your body’s own insulin can help you maximize anabolism.

In this episode of the Muscle PhD Academy Live, we’ll be discussing body composition and ways to improve it.

How do you know if your CNS (Central Nervous System) is ready to train? How do you get your body ready to attack the iron again?

Dr. Jacob Wilson will discuss the top 3 research-based ways for bodybuilders to increase thick, dense muscle.

What is Autoregulation? Bodybuilders and athletes often follow set programs. Or should you learn to listen to your body?
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