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Nutrition Inconvenience
Most folks know that just about any diet plan can support your goals. However, that sentiment is based on diet adherence; how can you improve diet adherence?
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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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Bodybuilding Mishaps
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?
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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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Periodization in Bodybuilding
Periodization is a common buzzword in the fitness industry but the word itself is often misunderstood and the theories are misused. How does it work in bodybuilding?
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Squats vs. Hip Thrusts
The bodybuilding community has rallied around the squat and hip thrust for glute development, but which exercise is better? New research may have the answer.
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Isolation Exercises and Gains
Bodybuilders often add isolation exercises to their workouts to boost gains in muscle size. Is this necessary for novice bodybuilders?
Wide vs Narrow Stance Squats
This study confirmed the classic theory that wide stance squats will target the outer quad and glutes more while narrow stance squats emphasize the inner quads more.
Whey vs Meat Protein
Our lab examined the effects of supplementing with whey or meat-based proteins over an 8-week training protocol. Whey and beef protein produced similar gains in
Rest-Pause Sets
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.
Drop Sets
Drop sets are an intensification technique used by many bodybuilders to train past normal muscle failure. This study found that adding a drop set resulted in more growth than normal training!
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.
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3 Reasons Why Your Pecs Aren’t Developed
Dr. Wilson will discuss the top 3 reasons your pecs aren’t fully developed. These are the techniques you need to optimize chest hypertrophy.
The Muscle PhD Academy Live #024: Satiety Part 2 (Psychological)
In this episode of the Muscle PhD Live Academy we will discuss psychological satiety and how to control your appetite more effectively
The Muscle PhD Academy Live #013: Meal Frequency
In this episode of the Muscle PhD Live Academy we will discuss meal frequency. How often do you need to eat in order to maintain gains?
Cardiovascular Health In Bodybuilding – Calculating your Vo2Max
In today’s video, we will discuss ways to calculate your Vo2Max.Vo2Max is the maximum rate of oxygen consumption measured during incremental exercise; that is, exercise of increasing intensity. Why is this important for strength athletes and bodybuilders?
What Are Net Carbs?
What are net carbs? Why this is something vital to know when you are trying to maintain a low-carb or ketogenic diet.
Top 3 Ways to Increase Thick Dense Muscle
Dr. Jacob Wilson will discuss the top 3 research-based ways for bodybuilders to increase thick, dense muscle.
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