Uploaded March 2023 | Updated September 2026, 1 day ago
Want some help building your best body ever? Here are 5 ways I can assist whenever you’re ready, including free fitness plans, coaching, books, and more: mikematthews.co/yt
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Is a glass of wine every day harmful if you account for the calories? What books have had a lasting impact on me? What are my favorite front delt exercises? Is watching porn unhealthy? Can you use machines instead of free weights? Is it ok to cut for 5 months? What happens after you reach your genetic potential? All of that and more in this Q&A podcast.
Over on Instagram, I’ve started doing weekly Q&As in the stories, and it occurred to me that many podcast listeners might enjoy hearing these questions and my short answers. So, instead of talking about one thing in an episode, I’m going to cover a variety of questions. And keep in mind some of these questions are just for fun. :)
So if you want to ask me questions in my Instagram stories, follow me on Instagram (@muscleforlifefitness), and if I answer your question there, it might just make it onto an episode of the podcast!
If you like this type of episode, let me know. Send me an email (mike@muscleforlife.com) or direct message me on Instagram. And if you don’t like it, let me know that too or how you think it could be better.
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Timestamps:
0:00 - Please leave a review of the show wherever you listen to podcasts and make sure to subscribe!
1:34 - Is a glass of wine okay every night so long as I count the calories?
5:09 - If you have reached your maximum muscle genetic potential, what’s the point of pursuing more?
16:24 - Is watching porn unhealthy? Why?
17:20 - Can you make a “day in the life” video?
25:09 - My free meal planning tool: buylegion.com/mealplan
26:36 - Is it a bad idea to do the chest press with equipment rather than free weights?
29:29 - What are your favorite exercises for front delts?
30:36 - If I’m maintaining but still losing weight, how would I adjust my macros?
32:15 - What are some books that left a permanent impact on the way you think?
34:52 - Am I inferior for clinging to bro splits?
35:53 - How should I decide between the Thinner Leaner Stronger 3, 4, and 5 day split?
39:43 - What are your thoughts on masculinity these days?
40:19 - What made you decide to build a home from scratch?
47:58 - If I wanted to go on a slower cut for 5 months, is it okay to be in a calorie deficit for that long?
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Mentioned on the Show:
Want a free meal planning tool that figures out your calories, macros, and micros, and allows you to create custom meal plans for cutting, lean gaining, and maintaining in under 5 minutes? Go to buylegion.com/mealplan and download the tool for free!
Want some help building your best body ever? Here are 5 ways I can assist whenever you’re ready, including free fitness plans, coaching, books, and more: mikematthews.co/yt
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Is a glass of wine every day harmful if you account for the calories? What books have had a lasting impact on me? What are my favorite front delt exercises? Is watching porn unhealthy? Can you use machines instead of free weights? Is it ok to cut for 5 months? What happens after you reach your genetic potential? All of that and more in this Q&A podcast.
Over on Instagram, I’ve started doing weekly Q&As in the stories, and it occurred to me that many podcast listeners might enjoy hearing these questions and my short answers. So, instead of talking about one thing in an episode, I’m going to cover a variety of questions. And keep in mind some of these questions are just for fun. :)
So if you want to ask me questions in my Instagram stories, follow me on Instagram (@muscleforlifefitness), and if I answer your question there, it might just make it onto an episode of the podcast!
If you like this type of episode, let me know. Send me an email (mike@muscleforlife.com) or direct message me on Instagram. And if you don’t like it, let me know that too or how you think it could be better.
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Timestamps:
0:00 - Please leave a review of the show wherever you listen to podcasts and make sure to subscribe!
1:34 - Is a glass of wine okay every night so long as I count the calories?
5:09 - If you have reached your maximum muscle genetic potential, what’s the point of pursuing more?
16:24 - Is watching porn unhealthy? Why?
17:20 - Can you make a “day in the life” video?
25:09 - My free meal planning tool: buylegion.com/mealplan
26:36 - Is it a bad idea to do the chest press with equipment rather than free weights?
29:29 - What are your favorite exercises for front delts?
30:36 - If I’m maintaining but still losing weight, how would I adjust my macros?
32:15 - What are some books that left a permanent impact on the way you think?
34:52 - Am I inferior for clinging to bro splits?
35:53 - How should I decide between the Thinner Leaner Stronger 3, 4, and 5 day split?
39:43 - What are your thoughts on masculinity these days?
40:19 - What made you decide to build a home from scratch?
47:58 - If I wanted to go on a slower cut for 5 months, is it okay to be in a calorie deficit for that long?
---
Mentioned on the Show:
Want a free meal planning tool that figures out your calories, macros, and micros, and allows you to create custom meal plans for cutting, lean gaining, and maintaining in under 5 minutes? Go to buylegion.com/mealplan and download the tool for free!
