Uploaded October 2024 | Updated September 2026, 10 hours ago
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In this episode, I discuss the benefits of fasted training for muscle growth, the pros and cons of aggressive dieting, optimal leg day frequency, and lots more.
As always, these questions come directly from my Instagram followers, who take advantage of my weekly Q&As in my stories.
If you have a question you're dying to have answered, make sure you follow me on Instagram (@muscleforlifefitness) and look out for the Q&A posts. Your question might just make it into a podcast episode!
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:
(03:06) Russo-Ukrainian conflict opinion
(04:09) Hydrogen water benefits
(05:16) Sea moss supplements
(05:41) Fasted training and hypertrophy
(07:32) Thoughts on Vivek Ramaswamy
(08:58) Bench press form
(09:30) Calorie deficit strategies
(17:26) Using belts for lifts
(18:48) Ozempic thoughts
(21:58) Multiple leg days benefits
(24:33) Elevated heels for squats
(25:48) Minimalist program and arms
(27:56) BPC 157 safety
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Mentioned on the Show:
The Shredded Chef
Whey+
Legion Diet Quiz
P.S. Want some help gaining your next 10-to-15 pounds of muscle? Or losing your next 10-to-15 pounds of fat? Or both at the same time?
Here are 5 ways I can assist whenever you’re ready, including free fitness plans, coaching, books, and more: mikematthews.co/yt
---
In this episode, I discuss the benefits of fasted training for muscle growth, the pros and cons of aggressive dieting, optimal leg day frequency, and lots more.
As always, these questions come directly from my Instagram followers, who take advantage of my weekly Q&As in my stories.
If you have a question you're dying to have answered, make sure you follow me on Instagram (@muscleforlifefitness) and look out for the Q&A posts. Your question might just make it into a podcast episode!
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:
(03:06) Russo-Ukrainian conflict opinion
(04:09) Hydrogen water benefits
(05:16) Sea moss supplements
(05:41) Fasted training and hypertrophy
(07:32) Thoughts on Vivek Ramaswamy
(08:58) Bench press form
(09:30) Calorie deficit strategies
(17:26) Using belts for lifts
(18:48) Ozempic thoughts
(21:58) Multiple leg days benefits
(24:33) Elevated heels for squats
(25:48) Minimalist program and arms
(27:56) BPC 157 safety
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Mentioned on the Show:
The Shredded Chef
Whey+
Legion Diet Quiz
