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Getting a Custom Workout Plan is Now as Easy as Using a Dishwasher
In May, I used a Google Pixel 3 phone for the first time. I took a photo with it. The photo was sharp, with vibrant colors and a perfect background blur. I thought: "Wow, I didn't know taking good photos was that easy now." That's the kind of experience we had in mind...
3 ways to get in shape fast (for when you’re short on time)
Looking to get in shape fast? Short on time? You're not alone. In a recent Australian study, 50% of inactive adults said that "lack of time" was a key issue (Hoare et al. 2017). Try these 3 tips to get in shape faster: Rest 20 seconds between sets. You'll do fewer...
Dr. Muscle Web App is Here!
Having access to Dr. Muscle from the Web is our #1 most requested features, so I'm super excited to bring it to you today! From the Web app, you can now: - Upload your custom program - View and analyze your exercise data - Download your history Big thanks to our beta...
Overtraining: is It Real? How a Cardiologist and His Son Learned the Hard Way
Some people say overtraining is a myth. But according to a NY Times article, it's very real. Dr. William Kraus, a cardiologist, and his son learned it the hard way. The Times reports: UNTIL last spring, running was going great for 15-year-old Erik Kraus. He had been...
Big Arms: How to Get Arms Like Arnold Schwarzenegger
Arnold Schwarzenegger had massive arms, 22 inches big at his peak. In his book The New Encyclopedia of Modern Bodybuilding, he explains how you, too, can get big arms. One of his secrets is to train them "by themselves when you are rested and strong" or "on leg days...
Dr. Muscle review (from long-term customers)
Michael McCullough, a long-term customer of Dr. Muscle, reviews the app and share his results: "I've had the app for at least two and a half years now, and I can definitely say that I've gained a significant amount of muscle. It's hard to quantify it though because I...
Top 5 sources of muscle science for nutrition, hypertrophy, and strength
I once heard that "Science is the only news" (I think it was Peter Attia, on a podcast). I'm not sure it's the only news, but keeping current on "muscle science" sure gives you an edge when it comes to getting lean, fit, muscular, and strong. And with data showing it...
Dr. Muscle is trending on Kickstarter—thanks for your amazing support!
Dr. Muscle is trending in first place in apps on Kickstarter! Thanks for your amazing support (this took us months to get ready). In the comments, backer Nicholas Bundock said: Markus (another new customer) emailed in: "Dr. Muscle is really like a personal trainer. It...
Indiegogo recap: $35,000+, 168 backers, 7 new features, and 1 food poisoning
As we wrap up our launch on Indiegogo, I wanted to pause for a moment and recap. Overall: We've raised over $35,000 from 168 backers We've released 7 news features We've worked 12-20 hours a day for 35 days Food poisoning is no fun The good: We started the year with a...
Cut Workout Time in Half With Supersets
A superset is when you do 2 exercises with very little rest between them. Paz et al. (2017) studied supersets. They found that supersets: Cut workout time in half Allowed lifters to do more volume than normal sets Note that they studied agonist-antagonist supersets,...
Training to Failure for Muscle Hypertrophy: Will You Build Muscle Faster?
The aim of this brief review is to examine training to failure for muscle hypertrophy. Will you build muscle faster if you train to failure? I wanted to find out. My hypothesis was that training to failure did lead to small but better gains, at least in some...
Muscle Hypertrophy: How to Progress your Training for Size
In this guide, you'll find out how to progress your training for size along the key variables of load, volume, frequency, and exercise selection. Preface: I'm honoured to publish this article as part 1 of a 3-part series on progression for hypertrophy with Dr. Mike...
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