Uploaded June 2024 | Updated September 2026, 9 hours ago
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
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In this episode, I discuss whether you should prioritize sleep or training when sleep-deprived, shoulder impingement fixes, strategies to make stubborn muscles grow, 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:
(3:41) Should I work out on 5-to-6 hours of sleep or prioritize sleep and do fewer workouts per week?
(9:28) Why is Thinner Leaner Stronger recommended for women under 40?
(10:20) I’ve been drinking salt water during my workouts. What are the signs I’m consuming too much salt?
(11:18) How can I grow stubborn muscles?
(17:40) What are your thoughts on training calves unilaterally?
(22:36) Can using an air fryer help control calorie intake?
(24:47) What’s the best way to fix shoulder impingement?
(25:52) Do you do AMRAP sets for most of your main exercises?
(28:15) I just had ACL surgery and will be sidelined for a bit. How do I maintain my muscle?
(29:00) Do you have any book recommendations on time management?
(29:35) Is it bad to do sauna after heavy lifting phases for lean gaining?
(31:31) The bar isn't touching my shins during deadlifts. Is that a problem?
(33:13) What's the best way to boost my immune system to avoid catching colds from my kids?
(35:24) Since we shouldn't eat ultra-processed foods, how healthy are whey protein and other supplements?
(40:55) Any thoughts on natural tea supplements that use ingredients like tongkat ali, boron, and magnesium?
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Mentioned on the Show:
Buy Legion Pulse
Buy Legion Phoenix
Bigger Leaner Stronger
Thinner Leaner Stronger
Legion One-on-One Coaching
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 whether you should prioritize sleep or training when sleep-deprived, shoulder impingement fixes, strategies to make stubborn muscles grow, 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.
---
Timestamps:
(3:41) Should I work out on 5-to-6 hours of sleep or prioritize sleep and do fewer workouts per week?
(9:28) Why is Thinner Leaner Stronger recommended for women under 40?
(10:20) I’ve been drinking salt water during my workouts. What are the signs I’m consuming too much salt?
(11:18) How can I grow stubborn muscles?
(17:40) What are your thoughts on training calves unilaterally?
(22:36) Can using an air fryer help control calorie intake?
(24:47) What’s the best way to fix shoulder impingement?
(25:52) Do you do AMRAP sets for most of your main exercises?
(28:15) I just had ACL surgery and will be sidelined for a bit. How do I maintain my muscle?
(29:00) Do you have any book recommendations on time management?
(29:35) Is it bad to do sauna after heavy lifting phases for lean gaining?
(31:31) The bar isn't touching my shins during deadlifts. Is that a problem?
(33:13) What's the best way to boost my immune system to avoid catching colds from my kids?
(35:24) Since we shouldn't eat ultra-processed foods, how healthy are whey protein and other supplements?
(40:55) Any thoughts on natural tea supplements that use ingredients like tongkat ali, boron, and magnesium?
---
Mentioned on the Show:
Buy Legion Pulse
Buy Legion Phoenix
Bigger Leaner Stronger
Thinner Leaner Stronger
Legion One-on-One Coaching
