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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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CNS Fatigue
CNS fatigue is kind of a hot topic in the fitness industry. Some will argue its existence whereas others will misuse the term entirely. What does the science say?
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Muscle Science for Gearheads
Some aspects of science aren’t immediately applicable to training, but understanding muscle architecture can help round out your exercise science knowledge.
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Calories and Energy Balance
Are all calories equal? Is calories in vs calories out the most important component of a diet for weight loss? Let’s see what the science says about these hot-button issues.
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A Tale of Three Bodybuilders
There’s many different pathways one can take when attempting to achieve bodybuilding glory. Let’s examine three such of these paths and how they eventually converge.
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Gender Differences in Training
How different are men and women when considering exercise performance and training adaptations? Let’s dive into what the science says about this topic.
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Lifting Weights vs Stretching
Stretching is the most common method people use to improve range of motion. However, this study found that lifting weights with a full range of motion was just as effective as stretching.
Melatonin
Melatonin is a popular supplement many use for improving sleep quality. While sleep quality isn’t always affected by melatonin use, melatonin does reduce the amount of time it takes to fall asleep.
Tongue Position and Strength
There are many tricks one can use to increase strength but, interestingly enough, the position of your tongue in your mouth may play a massive role!
Macros and Cutting
Creating a calorie deficit is important for a successful cut. How should you go about creating this deficit?
Biceps Variations
Is there a reason that many bodybuilders use multiple exercises to train the biceps? Yes! Studies show that biceps activation can differ between exercises at specific joint angles.
Magnesium Glycinate
Magnesium is one of the most important minerals for athletes and bodybuilders. It is involved in over 600 enzymatic reactions and plays a crucial role in insulin sensitivity.
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Should I Have Protein Before Bed?
Should I have protein before bed? Dr Wilson will answer this question and explain how and when protein intake before bed will improve your gains.
The Muscle PhD Academy Live #003: Carbohydrate Cycling
In this episode of the Muscle PhD Live, we will discuss carbohydrate cycling to maximize fat loss and performance
How Do I Limit Gaining Fat on a Bulk?
How do I limit gaining fat on a bulk? Dr. Wilson will explore intermittent fasting, fasted cardio, and calorie cycling.
The Truth About Anabolic Steroids
Here’s the truth about anabolic steroids. Dr. Jacob Wilson discusses what they are and their uses and downsides in bodybuilding.
The Muscle PhD Academy Live: Blood Flow Restriction Training
In this episode of the Muscle PhD Live Academy we will discuss how to properly set up and implement blood flow restriction training
How Do You Balance Life vs. Training?
How should you balance life vs. training? Is balance the key? What does balance in life mean? Is there a way to keep things in harmony?
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