
Hydration
While hydration might not be the most exciting topic, its relevance to performance for both athletes and bodybuilders is immense. Why should you hydrate, and how should you do it?
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While hydration might not be the most exciting topic, its relevance to performance for both athletes and bodybuilders is immense. Why should you hydrate, and how should you do it?

Many gyms have mask mandates in order to combat the COVID-19 pandemic. How do masks affect workout performance? Are they safe? Let’s see what the science says.

Several studies have found that the hamstrings are not overly activated during squats. Does this paint a full picture of hamstrings involvement in the squat?

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

Coaches and trainers often preach the importance of the lowering portion of resistance training exercises. Is this really the most important part of a lift?

Carb cycling is a popular stategy employed by athletes and bodybuilders in an attempt to improve exercise adaptations and body composition. Does it work?

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.

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.

The mind-muscle connection is a popular training tool used by many bodybuilders. This study found that trained individuals were able to increase activation in specific muscles when told to focus on them during a lift.

Taurine is a common ingredient in pre-workout formulas but that might not be the best idea for individuals wanting to build muscle. Endurance athletes will get the most benefits out of taurine.

A common gym thought is that changing your foot placement on a leg press can influence muscle activation. This study confirmed that theory by finding different activation patterns in different positions.

One way to improve your squat performance is by using a weightlifting belt. A good belt can help increase power production and won’t lower core activation like many people think.
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This week we’ll talk about mechanical dropsets. Most people work out in a commercial gym and doing dropsets on busy days is nearly impossible, unless you’re doing them on a weight stack machine. Here’s an easy way to get the benefits of a dropset without using every weight in the gym.

Dr. Wilson will discuss what L-carnitine is, how to properly use it, and if it should have a place in your supplement list.

In this episode of the Muscle PhD Live, we will go over Hyperplasia, or the act of growing new muscle fibers. Is it possible?

In this episode of the Muscle PhD Live Academy we will be discussing the different types of muscle contractions

Dr. Wilson will discuss the top 3 reasons your lats aren’t growing and some hacks to help you reach that wide wingspan.

For years, we’ve heard that it’s important to consume protein right after your workout during the anabolic window. Is this a real thing?
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