
Muscle Science: A History
Over the years, science has developed a greater understanding of muscle contractions and function. However, some key aspects have always perplexed scientists until recently.
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Over the years, science has developed a greater understanding of muscle contractions and function. However, some key aspects have always perplexed scientists until recently.

Optimizing post-workout nutrition can greatly benefit recovery from exercise. What and when should you eat after your workout to maximize gains?

Many lifters take NSAIDs or pain killers to alleviate muscle soreness following intense training. Is this the best practice for promoting recovery and gains?

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.

We’ve all heard the classic mantra, “No pain, no gain.” Is this really true? Do you really have to train to failure and cripple yourself to make gains?

Bodybuilding can often be a trial-and-error sport but, unfortunately, many people spend more time making errors than progress. How can you fix that?

Foam rolling is a bit of a buzzword in the fitness world as not many understand what it does or how it works. This study found that foam rolling can improve recovery by increasing plasma nitric oxide.

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

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

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.

A recent review stated that endurance exercise can cause growth similar to resistance training but this benefit only occurs in older individuals. Young individuals do not get this effect.

Many people understand that elite bodybuilders have been blessed by the genetic lottery. What factors help them grow so well?
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In this episode of the Muscle PhD Live Academy we will discuss if BCAAs are worth taking and what their effects are

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

We will go over the effects of whey protein vs. whole food on protein synthesis, and how they help you become more anabolic.

In this episode of the Muscle PhD Live Academy we will discuss strength training for mass gains, in particular, powerlifting

Will eating fruit make you fat? This is a very common question and Dr. Wilson will discuss whether this is true.

How often have you heard that a cheat meal will improve your metabolism? In this video, I will go over the pros and cons of having a cheat meal or cheat day.
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