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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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Are Squats Bad For Your Knees?
The debate about knee safety during the squat has raged over the past few decades. Let’s dig into what the science says about squats and knee health.
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A “Brief” Guide to Cutting
Bodybuilders often spend the entire winter bulking and building slabs of muscle, but what happens when beach season rolls back around? Let’s discuss.
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Training at Home
Training at home probably isn’t quite as effective as training at the gym. How can you adjust your program to continue to make progress with little or no equipment?
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Deadlifts on Back Day?
A current argument in the field exists as to whether or not the deadlift is a good back exercise. Do we have scientific evidence to support either side of this qualm?
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Chest Training 101
Growing the pectorals is a goal of many gym goers. What’s the best way to go about developing this oft-sought after muscle group? Let’s see what the science says about the pecs.
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Post-Workout Carbs
Eating carbohydrates after your workout can boost recovery through replenishing glycogen more quickly. For bodybuilders training more than once a day, this can be incredibly important.
Accommodating Resistance and Strength Training
Are bands and chains just a way to look cool or make a lot of noise in the gym? Or can they actually improve strength? Science seems to lean towards the latter.
Antioxidants and Strength Gains
A common supplement myth is that taking antioxidants after resistance training workouts can improve recovery and gains. Is this actually the case?
Burnout Sets and Growth
This study found that adding burnouts at the end of every workout in the last 4-weeks of a training protocol increased gains in size and strength more so than other training protocols.
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.
Tongue Position and Gains?
This ground-breaking study found that the position of your tongue in your mouth can influence power production in isolation exercises.
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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?
The Muscle PhD Academy Live #004: Metabolic Adaptations
In this episode of The Muscle PhD Academy Live, we will talk about suicide diets and metabolic adaptation
The Muscle PhD Academy Live #060: Insulin Sensitivity
In this episode of the Muscle PhD Live Academy we will discuss insulin sensitivity and we’ll be answering community questions
The Muscle PhD Academy Live #023: Metabolic Training
In this episode of the Muscle PhD Live Academy we will discuss metabolic training. Learn how to effectively maximize muscle gain and fat loss
3 Reasons Why Your Triceps Aren’t Growing
Dr. Wilson will go over the top 3 reasons why your triceps aren’t growing and how to optimize your training to bring new gains.
The Muscle PhD Academy Live #047: Pre-Workout Nutrition
In this episode of the Muscle PhD Live Academy we will discuss pre workout nutrition. What should you eat and supplement with pre workout
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