
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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How different are men and women when considering exercise performance and training adaptations? Let’s dive into what the science says about this topic.

Creatine is probably the most common supplement for bodybuilders. Even with myriad scientific data, some people remain concerned about creatine and safety.

Many bodybuilders are interesting in boosting their metabolism for body composition optimization. What strategies can you use to boost metabolism?

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.

The Mind-Muscle Connection is a hot topic in the bodybuilding community with many coaches swearing by its efficacy. Is it really the best way to grow?

Time Under Tension has become a massive catchphrase in the fitness community. Is it really the most important variable for maximizing growth?

Modalities are tools used to improve recovery from training or injuries. Any modality that increases blood flow to previously trained muscles can promote recovery.

Professionals often harp on the importance of nutrition and training when trying to build muscle. However, sleep is just as important.

Sleep is incredibly important for workout recovery, and one of the reasons why may be the increase in anabolic hormones during sleep. This study found that the better the sleep, the greater the anabolic hormone concentration.

The most current literature behind muscle growth supports the theory that mechanical tension is the main driver of muscle growth. What is mechanical tension and how can you optimize it?

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.

This study found that back squats and front squats produce similar quad activation, but the load used in the front squat was much lower to achieve this activation.
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In this episode of the Muscle PhD Live Academy we will discuss how to measure the intensity of your workouts.

In this episode of the Muscle PhD Live Academy we will discuss how to make gains during contest prep and answering community questions

In this episode of the Muscle PhD Live Academy we will discuss insulin sensitivity and we’ll be answering community questions

In this video we will discuss the Pattern of Eating for Fat Loss and which approach to take in order to maximize your fat loss goals

How do you make your calves grow? Some say that either we were born with great calves, or we’re cursed with chicken legs.

In this episode of the Muscle PhD Live, we will go over ways to improve your chest training and help you achieve new gains
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