Uploaded November 2024 | Updated September 2026, 1 hour 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 the natural limits of muscle growth and how genetics play a role, my daily Legion supplement stack, the best time to go to the gym 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:
0:00 Intro
05:27 Natural gains
10:28 Reverse cardio after a cut?
11:49 High reps vs. low reps fatigue?
13:12 Deadlift utility?
16:39 BLS exercises
19:28 Alternating vs. simultaneous curls?
19:55 Supplement stack
21:44 Extra lateral raises: overkill?
23:08 Weightlifting belt
24:13 Shoulder impingement help?
24:43 Best training time
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Mentioned on the Show:
KSM-66® Ashwagandha
The Shredded Chef
Lunar
Whey+
Plant+
Recharge
Creatine Monohydrate
Stim-free Pulse
Pulse
Triumph (men)
Ascend
Balance
Fortify
Triton
Elevate
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 the natural limits of muscle growth and how genetics play a role, my daily Legion supplement stack, the best time to go to the gym 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:
0:00 Intro
05:27 Natural gains
10:28 Reverse cardio after a cut?
11:49 High reps vs. low reps fatigue?
13:12 Deadlift utility?
16:39 BLS exercises
19:28 Alternating vs. simultaneous curls?
19:55 Supplement stack
21:44 Extra lateral raises: overkill?
23:08 Weightlifting belt
24:13 Shoulder impingement help?
24:43 Best training time
—
Mentioned on the Show:
KSM-66® Ashwagandha
The Shredded Chef
Lunar
Whey+
Plant+
Recharge
Creatine Monohydrate
Stim-free Pulse
Pulse
Triumph (men)
Ascend
Balance
Fortify
Triton
Elevate
