OVER 25,000,000 DOWNLOADS AND COUNTING! If you want to know how to build muscle, lose fat, and be healthier, happier, and wiser...faster than you ever thought possible...then this podcast is for you. Hosted by the bestselling author and entrepreneur, Mike Matthews, each episode gives you simple, science-based know-how and inspiration that will help you build your best body and life ever. Find out more at www.legionathletics.com
1168 episodes transcribedIs reverse pyramid training (RPT) the best way to periodize training for most people? What are the pros and cons compared to the double progression an...
In this podcast, I interview Enrique, who read my book Bigger Leaner Stronger and joined my VIP one-on-one coaching program to take all the guesswork...
Decades of psychological research has demonstrated that we construct our worldview based on what we pay attention to, not what is. Want to see for you...
What’s my favorite workout split? Is maintenance worth it or should you cut and bulk until you reach your goal? When should you start using a weightli...
Do people respond differently to the same training? How big of a range is there? Is there such a thing as a non-responder? How can you know if you’re...
Do you have or know someone who has diastasis recti? This is when the abdominal muscles separate, which causes abdominal pain, abdominal weakness, and...
In this installment of the Best of Muscle For Life, you’ll hear hand-picked clips from three popular MFL episodes: an interview with Dr. Spencer Nadol...
I’m often asked about training shoes. For example, is it worth investing in weightlifting shoes with an elevated heel for squats? Should you deadlift...
Is the morning the best time to lift weights? What does the research say about training in the evening instead? How big of a difference is there in mu...
How lean can you get without cardio? Are farmer’s walks beneficial? When will Legion be in retail stores? How much fat should you eat every day? Shoul...
Does training at different muscle lengths affect how quickly the muscles grow? In this interview, Menno Henselmans and I discuss new research on stret...
You may have heard of the Smolov squat program, which is a high-volume, high-frequency specialization routine intended to boost your squat fast. It’s...
Some people claim eating fruit is a problem because modern fruit is very different from the fruit humans were eating thousands of years ago. Not only...
What’s the best way to end a cut once you’ve reached your body fat goal? Should you slowly ramp up calories and reap the purported benefits of a rever...
Do 95% of diets fail, or is the problem dieters? Does counting calories give you an eating disorder? Is it possible to be in a calorie deficit for yea...
Should women use different rep ranges from men? What’re the best hamstring exercises? Should women use heavier weights? What’s my skin care routine an...
In this podcast, I chat with scientist and friend Dr. Bill Campbell about training volume. There’s a recent trend in the fitness space that more volum...
Did you know that people with stronger forearms live longer? It’s true. Grip strength is associated with lower all-cause mortality. A stronger grip is...
In this installment of the Best of Muscle For Life, you’ll hear hand-picked clips from three popular MFL episodes: an interview with Alan Aragon on th...
In this podcast, I interview Luke, who read my book Bigger Leaner Stronger and did 6 months of Legion’s VIP one-on-one coaching program to finally dia...
