Muscle for Life with Mike Matthews

In this live Q&A I answer questions about my upcoming supplements, how to recover from workout injuries, the "choice" between being really strong and being really lean, and more! If you want to get in on the next one and ask me questions, sign up here:https://legionathletics.com/qa/ QUESTIONS FROM THIS Q&A: When cutting do you cycle or take a break from supplements eg. Forge and Phoenix? If so, when and for how long? Tell us more about GENESIS, your new green supplement. Can't wait for it! Deload VS. Week off? When will Stacked be released? Hey brother, been on your book for about a year. Best results ever... BUT, with shoulders, side raises, I feel I work my traps more than my shoulders, Tips? Read your book and you recommend taking 1.2g of protein/lb during cutting. I find it hard to stick to that? Any recommendation? I'm curious, which professional athlete do you admire most and why? Will fat gain during a bulk be more evenly redistributed? Or will stubborn areas gain fat first? Do you feel that muscle growth is compromised by a down regulated metabolism, meaning a post cut situation? What do you think about consuming caffeine/creatine at the same time post-workout? What’s your process for testing 1RM on the primary lifts – how often, as part of regular workouts or separately, basic methods, etc? Thoughts on incorporating Yoga in parallel with BLS bulking program? If so, what do you suggest? Any tips on growing a blog (I know you grew yours rapidly) and what are your favorite writing tools and tips? Are you going to get back to doing regular podcasts every week? I am starting the Bigger Leaner Stronger program VERY soon. My workout partner is my wife, and she has different goals than me while in the gym. She is trying to lose weight while I am trying to gain muscle. How can we still be workout buddies with different goals? Excited for the new Star Wars movie? Based on your Instagram I bet your son is! (43:10) What would you say is the best way to deal with weight variation? Considering the variations that can occur because of your scale, and all of the other factors that can vary weight, how can we make sure we're making progress? I struggle with finding a happy balance between my strength goals and physique goals. How do you find the balance? Are there any machines you would recommend to increase bench press? Are you going to start engaging your son in any type of exercise/sports? On improving a specific body part, what do you think on working this muscle 2 or 3 times a week together with other muscles? What do you think of the "gallon of milk a day" routine? I heard this helps with getting bigger. My shoulder hurts quite a bit from stretching so much when I try to get into the squat position you recommend. I haven't been to the gym for about a month now, I was sick with the flu. I'm planning to head back to the gym but don't know how to go about it. Should I go back to my old routine or just take things slow. I'm following your book and training program which are both really great! The problem I'm having is that I'm always tired, like out of energy. Is there anything I might be doing wrong? Whole wheat bagels: Good or bad bulking food? I've got an angry rotator cuff and it causes challenges for progression with heavy weight, any recommendations other than laying off? I'm having pain in my forearms when doing heavy barbell curls, to the point that I can't do the exercise anymore and they hurt for the rest of the week. Ever experienced something like that and any tips on what to do? I wont be able to work out at the gym for 2 weeks or more. Advice/stuff I can/should do at home to compensate until I can get back in the gym? Hey Mike, I'm 16 and starting your Bigger Leaner Stronger program. Is there any risks associated with my age or aspects of the workout I should be doing differently than suggested? Want to get my best advice on how to gain muscl

In this podcast I take two questions from readers and dive into how energy expenditure changes when you're cutting and what you need to do to keep the scale moving down and the health implications of cutting and bulking for long periods of time (28:36). Want to submit questions for me to answer? Go here:http://www.muscleforlife.com/ask-mike-anything/ ARTICLES RELATED TO THIS VIDEO: Why Rapid Weight Loss Is Superior to “Slow Cutting” (And How to Do It Right):http://www.muscleforlife.com/rapid-weight-loss/ Why and How I Use Fasted Cardio to Lose Fat as Quickly as Possible:http://www.muscleforlife.com/fasted-cardio/ The Definitive Guide to Reverse Dieting:http://www.muscleforlife.com/reverse-diet/ How to Accurately Measure Body Fat Percentage:http://www.muscleforlife.com/how-to-measure-body-fat-percentage/ 4 Strategies for Losing Stubborn Fat for Good: http://www.muscleforlife.com/the-truth-about-stubborn-fat-and-how-to-get-rid-of-it/ Want to get my best advice on how to gain muscle and strength and lose fat faster? Sign up for my free newsletter!Click here:https://www.muscleforlife.com/signup/

In this podcast I interview author and coach George Fear on how to get and stay lean using a habit-based approach as opposed to counting and tracking. GEORGIE'S WEBSITE:http://askgeorgie.com/ ORDER GEORGIE'S BOOK:http://amzn.to/1cAjWUe ARTICLES RELATED TO THIS VIDEO: Warning: You’re Making Life Harder by Not Using Mini-Habits:http://www.muscleforlife.com/mini-habits/ How I Use Calorie Cycling to Build Muscle and Stay Lean:http://www.muscleforlife.com/calorie-cycling/ The Definitive Guide to Leptin and Weight Loss:http://www.muscleforlife.com/leptin-and-weight-loss/ The Definitive Guide to Effective Meal Planning:http://www.muscleforlife.com/healthy-meal-planning-tips/ The Definitive Guide to Reverse Dieting:http://www.muscleforlife.com/reverse-diet/ The Definitive Guide to Why Low-Carb Dieting Sucks:http://www.muscleforlife.com/low-carb-diet/ Does Alcohol Consumption Affect Weight Loss and Muscle Growth? http://www.muscleforlife.com/does-alcohol-consumption-affect-weight-loss-and-muscle-growth/ Want to get my best advice on how to gain muscle and strength and lose fat faster? Sign up for my free newsletter!Click here:https://www.muscleforlife.com/signup/

In this live Q&A I answer questions about what do to when you are gaining strength but not size, how long you should stay in a calorie deficit, and more! If you want to get in on the next one and ask me questions, sign up here:www.legionsupplements.com/qa/ QUESTIONS FROM THIS Q&A: When's the sleeping product and fish oil coming out? When are the new flavors of Whey+ coming out? Mike, BLS focuses exclusively on the 4-6 rep range. But if you follow Brad Schoenfeld (who I learned about from you), his plan cycles between a "strength phase" (like BLS 4-6 rep), a "metabolic phase" (15-20 reps) and a "muscle phase" (6-8) reps. He insists that this rep cycling is how to MAXIMIZE hypertrophy. Your thoughts? How often should you do abs? In your book you recommend taking 2-3 grams of Omega-3. My question is, is it best to take all 2-3 grams at once or can I take 1/2 with lunch and 1/2 with dinner? Is it possible that I'm making strength gains, while the size of my muscles remain the same? Do you have an estimated date when we can expect a beta for Stacked on iOS? Also in regards to Stacked, are you making the app compatible with the Apple Watch? Did you go to college? If so, what was your major and how has it helped? If not, please explain why and how you came to where you are. When guys in the gym come up to you and start telling you stuff that you know is "bro-science", how do you correct them without making them mad? Or is that possible? How much will Forge cost and will it be available on Amazon? What's your favorite app to track macros? Also, do you measure your meats and grains raw or cooked? How do you feel about the Hodgetwins? Would you reached out to them at all or consider having them on your podcast? Have you heard of the vegan raw till 4 diet? (Fruits until 4 and then cooked potatoes, rice, etc. after 4.)If so, what are your thoughts? On the point of eating a lot of food/carbs when trying to get bigger, this is where I'm at and I completely agree that eating so much gets old. Would you say getting or making your own mass gainer shake would come in handy? Thoughts on mass gainers when getting tired of eating so much? What bf% test method does BLS refer to when cutting down to the recommended 10-12% to start bulking up again? How long is it safe to be in a calorie deficit for? Is it until you get to your target body fat%? When do you recommend doing HIIT? I lift 5 days a week at night and 4 HIIT session a week in the morning. Is this ideal? In 2 months I went from 104 kg to 97 kg following your custom meal plan. I haven't been able to keep following the plan because I feel tired, hungry and low sex drive, should I add more calories? Any chance of you creating the super multivitamin that you wanted to initially create but was too expensive? Or any chance of creating a fish oil product or probiotic? I never know which to select and trust your word 100%. Thanks Mike!!!! How do you feel about Layne Norton's / Matt Ogus' PHAT routines? How did you go about starting a supplement company? The business process, not the reasoning behind starting the company. What's the inspiration for the poster on the window sill? What's the least amount of protein (g/LBM) can you take to prevent muscle loss during a deficit? Want to get my best advice on how to gain muscle and strength and lose fat faster? Sign up for my free newsletter!Click here:https://www.muscleforlife.com/signup/

In this podcast I interview author and founder of Evidence Magazine Armi Legge on why “clean eating” is overrated, how to keep your diet in check without planning/tracking food intake, metabolic adaptation, and more! ARTICLES RELATED TO THIS VIDEO: How to Make the “If It Fits Your Macros” Diet Work For You: http://www.muscleforlife.com/what-is-if-it-fits-your-macros-and-does-it-work/ Why “Clean Eating” Isn’t the Key to Weight Loss or Muscle Growth:http://www.muscleforlife.com/clean-eating-and-weight-loss/ How to Stop Binge Eating (Even If You Love Food):http://www.muscleforlife.com/how-to-stop-binge-eating/ How to Change Your Body Weight Set Point:http://www.muscleforlife.com/body-weight-set-point/ Want to get my best advice on how to gain muscle and strength and lose fat faster? Sign up for my free newsletter!Click here:https://www.muscleforlife.com/signup/

In this podcast I interview YouTube superstar and all-around cool guy Scott Herman on how to train for obstacle courses like Tough Mudder, how much muscle you can build naturally, how to break through weightlifting plateaus, and more! SCOTT'S WEBSITE:http://muscularstrength.com/ ARTICLES RELATED TO THIS VIDEO: Why High-Intensity Interval Training is Best For Weight Loss: http://www.muscleforlife.com/high-intensity-interval-training-and-weight-loss/ How Much Cardio You Should Do (and How Much Is Too Much):http://www.muscleforlife.com/how-much-cardio/ How Much Muscle Can You Build Naturally? http://www.muscleforlife.com/how-much-muscle-can-you-build-naturally/ The Best Way to Gain Muscle Without Getting Fat: http://www.muscleforlife.com/the-best-way-to-gain-muscle-not-fat/ Want to get my best advice on how to gain muscle and strength and lose fat faster? Sign up for my free newsletter!Click here:https://www.muscleforlife.com/signup/

In this podcast I interview bestselling author and creator of SEALFIT Mark Divine and we talk about overcoming mental inertia, keeping a mental edge over the long term, getting back on track after falling off the wagon, and more... MARK'S WEBSITE:http://sealfit.com/ ARTICLES RELATED TO THIS VIDEO: How to Prevent and Recover From Workout Injuries: http://www.muscleforlife.com/how-to-prevent-and-recover-from-workout-injuries/ Warning: You’re Making Life Harder by Not Using Mini-Habits:http://www.muscleforlife.com/mini-habits/ Workout Motivation: The Power of Habit: http://www.muscleforlife.com/workout-motivation-part-1-the-power-of-habit/ Get Workout Motivation: 7 Ways to Get Fired Up:http://www.muscleforlife.com/workout-motivation/ Want to get my best advice on how to gain muscle and strength and lose fat faster? Sign up for my free newsletter!Click here:https://www.muscleforlife.com/signup/

In this podcast I interview Dr. Spencer Nadolsky from Examine.com and we talk boosting testosterone levels naturally (5:00), low-carb vs. high-carb dieting (12:25), supplements that actually work (26:30), and more... SPENCER'S WEBSITE:http://drspencer.com/ ARTICLES RELATED TO THIS VIDEO: The Definitive Guide to Intermittent Fasting: http://www.muscleforlife.com/the-definitive-guide-to-intermittent-fasting/ The Definitive Guide to Why Low-Carb Dieting Sucks:http://www.muscleforlife.com/low-carb-diet/ 8 Signs of Overtraining That Most People Don’t Know:http://www.muscleforlife.com/8-signs-of-overtraining/ The Definitive Guide to the Multivitamin Supplement: What Is and Isn’t Worth Your Money and Why:http://www.muscleforlife.com/best-multivitamin/ The Definitive Guide to Leptin and Weight Loss:http://www.muscleforlife.com/leptin-and-weight-loss/ How to Speed Up Your Metabolism for Easier Weight Loss:http://www.muscleforlife.com/how-to-speed-up-metabolism/ The Ultimate Guide to the Best Protein Powders: Whey, Casein, Egg, Soy, and More…http://www.muscleforlife.com/best-protein-powders/ How Much Protein is Needed to Build Muscle:http://www.muscleforlife.com/how-much-protein-build-muscle/ Which Form of Creatine is Most Effective? http://www.muscleforlife.com/which-form-of-creatine-is-most-effective/ Want to get my best advice on how to gain muscle and strength and lose fat faster? Sign up for my free newsletter!Click here:https://www.muscleforlife.com/signup/

In this podcast I interview coach and bikini competitor Dell Farrell and we talk clean eating vs. flexible dieting, feeling intimidated at the gym (12:35), dealing with water retention (27:08), and more... DELL'S WEBSITE:http://icecreamgal.com/ ARTICLES RELATED TO THIS VIDEO: The Ultimate Fitness Plan for Women: http://www.muscleforlife.com/the-ultimate-fitness-plan-for-women/ Does CrossFit Work?http://www.muscleforlife.com/does-crossfit-work/ The Definitive Guide to the Paleo Diet: http://www.muscleforlife.com/the-definitive-guide-to-the-paleo-diet/ The Definitive Guide to Why Low-Carb Dieting Sucks:http://www.muscleforlife.com/low-carb-diet/ The Definitive Guide to the “If It Fits Your Macros” Diet: http://www.muscleforlife.com/what-is-if-it-fits-your-macros-and-does-it-work/ The Science of Stress, Cortisol, and Weight Loss:http://www.muscleforlife.com/stress-cortisol-weight-loss/ Water Retention and Weight Loss: You Can Lose Fat, But Not Weight?http://www.muscleforlife.com/water-retention-and-weight-loss/ Want to get my best advice on how to gain muscle and strength and lose fat faster? Sign up for my free newsletter!Click here:https://www.muscleforlife.com/signup/

In this podcast I interview Mark Rippetoe and we talk about how training changes in your middle and even later years, how to keep joints healthy (34:35), how to avoid injuries and overtraining (45:09), and more... MARKS'S WEBSITE:http://startingstrength.com/ FIND A STARTING STRENGTH COACH:http://startingstrength.org/ ORDER MARK'S BOOK:http://amzn.to/1Hug9UQ ARTICLES RELATED TO THIS VIDEO: The Definitive Guide to Muscle Recovery: http://www.muscleforlife.com/the-definitive-guide-to-muscle-recovery-and-muscle-growth/ Does CrossFit Work?http://www.muscleforlife.com/does-crossfit-work/ How Much Protein is Needed to Build Muscle:http://www.muscleforlife.com/how-much-protein-build-muscle/ 8 Signs of Overtraining That Most People Don’t Know:http://www.muscleforlife.com/8-signs-of-overtraining/ Debunking the Myth of Weightlifting and Joint Problems:http://www.muscleforlife.com/weightlifting-joint-problems/ Why the BCAA Supplement is Overrated:http://www.muscleforlife.com/bcaa-supplement/ Want to get my best advice on how to gain muscle and strength and lose fat faster? Sign up for my free newsletter!Click here:https://www.muscleforlife.com/signup/