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Muscle for Life with Mike Matthews — 1000 episodes

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The Final Episode (For Now)

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Ep. #1188: Q&A: Beating Bad Habits, Free-weight Leg Day, Legion Clear Protein, & More

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Ep. #1187: Dr. Robert Waldinger on Happiness Lessons from Harvard Researchc

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Ep. #1186: Q&A: Deadlift Variations, Problem-Solving Tips, Best Foods for Gains, & More

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Ep. #1185: Don Saladino on How Celebrities and Busy Professionals Train

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Ep. #1184: Jonathan Goodman on Writing, Success, and Finding Your Way

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Ep. #1183: How My Coaching Helped Matt Lose 24 lb. in 24 Weeks

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Ep. #1182: Q&A: When to Consider TRT, Colostrum Supplements, Sauna Benefits & More

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Ep. #1181: MERRY BERRY CRIMBO

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Ep. #1180: Pat Flynn on Fun & Functional Kettlebell Training

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Ep. #1179: Stan Efferding on Making Fitness Simpler & More Sustainable

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Ep. #1178: Brad Schoenfeld on Optimal Rest Times for Muscle Gain

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Ep. #1177: Q&A: Sodium-Potassium Ratio, Best Lifting Belt, Overcoming Workout Funks & More

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Ep. #1176: Dr. Bill Campbell on the Science of Food and Weight Tracking

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Ep. #1175: The “Natty Limit,” the Best Time to Train, My Supplement Stack & More

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Ep. #1174: Mark Divine on Becoming Uncommon In Body, Mind, and Soul

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Ep. #1173: Q&A: Strength Loss on a Cut, Training with Back Pain, Ideal Body Fat Percentage & More

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Ep. #1172: How My Coaching Helped Michael Lose 30 lb. in 6 Months

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Ep. #1171: Dr. David Yeager on Helping Youth Build Confidence & Succeed

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Ep. #1170: Q&A: Fasted Training for Muscle Growth, Aggressive Dieting, Leg Day

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Ep. #1168: Dr. Andy Galpin on Strength Training for Recreational Athletes

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Ep. #1167: Charles Duhigg on How to Be a “Supercommunicator”

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Ep. #1166: Q&A: New Book Release, Clean Bulking, Sleep Hacks, Supersets & More

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Ep. #1165: Adam Schafer on the Keys to Building a Successful Business

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Ep. #1164: How My Coaching Helped Martin Lose 9 lb. and 6% Body Fat

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Ep.#1163: Scott Donnell on Raising Confident and Independent Children

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Ep. #1162: Q&A: Fixing Amenorrhea, Weightlifting for Cardio, Staying Muscular at 40+ & More

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Ep. #1161: Dr. Christina Prevett on Training During & After Pregnancy

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Ep. #1160: Sal Di Stefano on Enhancing Body Composition with Peptides

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Ep. #1159: Dr. Stephen Seiler on the Right (and Wrong) Ways to Improve Endurance

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Ep. #1158: Q&A: Minicuts, Squat & Deadlift Alternatives, Overcoming Fear of Rejection, & More

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Ep. #1157: Arthur Brooks on How to Be Happier

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Ep. #1156: Simon Hill on the 10 Must-Track Health Metrics for a Longer Life

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Ep. #1155: Q&A: Training When Sleep-Deprived, Shoulder Impingement Fixes, Growing Stubborn Muscles & More

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Ep. #1154: How My Coaching Helped Shaun Lose 35 Lb. in 6 Months

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Ep. #1153: Cal Newport on the Future of AI and Knowledge Work

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Ep. #1152: Milo Wolf on High-Volume Training

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Ep. #1151: Jordan Syatt on Achieving Holistic Health

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Ep. #1150: Q&A: Hybrid Training, Chronic Sleep Deprivation & Gains, Conspiracy Theories, & More

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Ep. #1149: Dr. Stephan Guyenet on Outsmarting Obesity

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Ep. #1148: Dr. Bill Campbell on Boosting Fat Loss With Protein

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Ep. #1147: Louisa Nicola on Optimizing Brain Health

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Ep. #1146: Q&A: Sleep Strategies for Late Nights, Skinny Leg Solution, Microdosing Caffeine, & More

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Ep. #1145: Mike Israetel on Mike Mentzer’s “Heavy Duty” HIT Training

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Ep. #1144: How My Coaching Helped Luke Lose 43 Lbs in 8 Months

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Ep. #1143: Dr. Stuart Phillips on Optimizing Protein Intake for Muscle Growth

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Ep. #1142: Q&A: Training For Explosiveness, Genetics & Vascularity, Electrolyte Supplements, & More

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Ep. #1141: Harry Barnes on Overcoming Fat Loss Plateaus

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Ep. #1140: Layne Norton on Exposing Fitness Pseudoscience and Misinformation

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Ep. #1139: Cal Newport on the Case for “Slow Productivity”

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Ep. #1138: Q&A: Optimal Cardio for Heart Health, Intermittent Fasting Update, How to Find Your Passion, & More

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Ep. #1137: What Are NMN Supplements and Do They Really Work?

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Ep. #1136: Lyle McDonald on the Truth About Training to Failure

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Ep. #1135: Q&A: Post-Workout Sauna, Biceps Training Mistakes, How to Overcome Fear, & More

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Ep. #1134: How My Coaching Helped Dan Lose 20 Lbs and Gain Muscle

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Ep. #1133: What Does Kinesiology Tape Do and Does It Really Work?

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Ep. #1132: Kasey Orvidas on Optimizing Your Fitness Mindset

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Ep. #1131: Ali Gilbert on Optimizing Men’s Hormones and Health

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Ep. #1130: Q&A: Wine and Fat Loss, Building Aerobic Fitness, NMN Supplements, Low Back Tightness, & More

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Ep. #1129: Everything You Need to Know About Daily Weight Fluctuations

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Ep. #1128: Al Kavadlo on Calisthenics For Functional Fitness

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Ep. #1127: Q&A: Salt Water Benefits, Lifting Facial Expressions, HIT Training, Bulking Hunger, & More

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Ep. #1126: How Katherine Lost 19 Lbs and Competed At Age 60

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Ep. #1125: Dr. Pak on Minimum Effective Dose Training

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Ep. #1124: The Ultimate Guide to Starting a Running Routine

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Ep. #1123: Q&A: Training Volume and Rep Ranges on a Cut, Brown Vs. White Fat, Amino Acids For Skin, & More

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Ep. #1122: Chris Barakat on the Science of the Mind-Muscle Connection

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Ep. #1119: Q&A: Protein on the Go, Deadlift & Squat Variations, Whey Isolate for Acne, Mushroom Coffee, & More

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Ep. #1121: A Science-Backed Guide to the Most Popular Weight Loss Drugs

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Ep. #1120: Sam Miller on Managing Stress More Effectively

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Ep. #1118: Protein: How Low Can You Go Without Losing Muscle?

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Ep. #1117: Q&A: Fixing a “Crashed” Metabolism, SI Joint Pain Fix, How to Bench 315, & More

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Ep. #1116: How Isho Lost 24 Pounds While Getting Stronger In His 40s

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Ep. #1115: How to Reduce Muscle Size (Lose Muscle You Don’t Want)

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Ep. #1114: Q&A: AI in Coaching, NMN vs. Creatine, Overcoming Workout Pain, Jet Lag Remedies, & More

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Ep. #1113: Brad Stulberg on Becoming a “Master of Change”

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Ep. #1112: How Big of an Advantage Do Steroid Users Have in the Gym? Science Answers

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Ep. #1111: Bret Contreras on Squats vs. Hip Thrusts for Glute Gains

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Ep. #1110: Book Club: My 10 Key Takeaways from “How to Raise Successful People” by Esther Wojcick

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Ep. #1109: Q&A: Restarting Training After a Break, Bicep Strength Imbalances, Gym Shaming, & More

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Ep. #1108: Alan Aragon on Aspartame and Cancer

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Ep. #1107: How to Eat and Train Correctly for Your Body Type

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Ep. #1106: The Best of Muscle For Life: Staying Too Lean, Hypertrophy Vs. Hyperplasia, & Titan

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Ep. #1105: Elisa Marroquin on Gut Health and Body Composition

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Ep. #1104: Resting Is Investing: Boost Recovery and Enhance Performance

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Ep. #1103: Q&A: Current Training Goals, Lower Back Pain, My 5 Favorite HIIT Workouts, & More

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Ep. #1102: Kassem Hanson on Optimizing Your Exercise Selection

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Ep. #1101: Low Energy Availability: What It Is and How to Fix It

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Ep. #1100: Research Review: Weekend Sleep and Fat Loss, Fish Oil and Strength Gains, & Palm Cooling

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Ep. #1099: Dr. Kelly Starrett on Building Resilience and Longevity

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Ep. #1098: Book Club: My 10 Key Takeaways from “The Little Book of Talent ” by Daniel Coyle

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Ep. #1097: Q&A: High Cholesterol in Fitness, Balancing Cardio and Bulking, Effective Training Splits, & More

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Ep. #1096: How Nicole Lost 15% Body Fat and Got Fit In Her 50s

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Ep. #1095: The Complete Guide to the Best Upper Lower Splits

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Ep. #1094: The Best of Muscle For Life: Fix Your Knees, Muscle Protein Synthesis, & Large Numbers > Luck

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Ep. #1093: Jordan Syatt on How to Make Fitness a Sustainable Lifestyle

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Ep. #1092: How to Avoid Weekend Weight Gain (5 Easy Tricks)

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Ep. #1091: Q&A: Lunges vs. Leg Press, Large Meals Before Bed, Changing My Fitness Views, & More

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Ep. #1090: Dr. Allan Bacon on Beating Emotional Eating and Food Cravings

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Ep. #1089: 5 Common Vitamin and Mineral Deficiencies (and How to Fix Them)

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Ep. #1088: Research Review: Behind-the-Neck Press, Cardio vs. Muscle Growth, & Plus Size Normalization

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Ep. #1087: Adam Bornstein on Practical Strategies for Sustainable Dieting

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Ep. #1086: Book Club: My 10 Favorite Takeaways from “Die With Zero” by Bill Perkins

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Ep. #1085: Q&A: Rep Range Philosophy, Electrolyte Powders, Dieting While Nursing, & More

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Ep. #1084: Martin MacDonald on the Science of “Aggressive” Dieting

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Ep. #1083: How Marijuana Affects Muscle Growth and Performance

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Ep. #1082: The Best of Muscle For Life: Easy Strength, Napping For Muscle Growth, & Truth About “Secrets”

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Ep. #1081: Kevin Kelly on Excellent Advice For Living Well

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Ep. #1080: When You Can’t Get Into the Gym (Do This)

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Ep. #1079: Dr. Guillermo Escalante on Using Anabolic Steroids Intelligently

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Ep. #1078: Q&A: Tackling Asymmetrical Abs, Squatting With Long Femurs, Deloading Strategies, & More

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Ep. #1077: The Top Questions I’m Asked About Creatine and Its Effects

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Ep. #1076: Luke Tulloch on Using Auto-Regulation to Optimize Your Workouts

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Ep. #1075: The Ultimate Guide to Lower Chest Workouts

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Ep. #1074: Book Club: Top 10 Key Insights from “Decoding Greatness” by Friedman

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Ep. #1073: Q&A: Protein, Carb, and Creatine Timing, Fasted Training, Workout Routines (4- Vs. 5-Day), & More

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Ep. #1072: Alyssa Olenick on Using “Hybrid Training” to Maximize Your Fitness

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Ep. #1071: The Truth About Testosterone Boosters (Are They Worth the Hype?)

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Ep. #1070: The Best of Muscle For Life: Nick’s Success Story, Deadlift Risk, & Band of Brothers Book Club

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Ep. #1069: Dr. William Li on Eating to “Beat Your Diet”

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Ep. #1068: So You Say

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Ep. #1067: Q&A: Macro Tracking Alternative, Influencer Supplements, Full-Body Workout Routine, & More

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Ep. #1066: Dr. Bill Campbell on Effective Ways to Change Up Your Training

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Ep. #1065: The 5 Best Health Metrics to Track For a Healthier Life

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Ep. #1064: Research Review: Drop Sets, Sumo vs. Conventional Deadlift, & Mindset and Fatigue

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Ep. #1063: David Nurse on Understanding Your “Action Archetype”

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Ep. #1062: The Truth About BCAA Supplements (Why You Shouldn’t Buy Them)

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Ep. #1061: Q&A: Minimizing Water Retention, Mind-Muscle Connection, White Vs. Whole Wheat, & More

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Ep. #1060: Sam Miller on Easy Ways to Improve Your Metabolism

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Ep. #1059: 10 Top-Flight Training Tips

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Ep. #1058: The Best of Muscle For Life: Beat Disease With Food, Testosterone Replacement Therapy, & You’re Having a Bad Workout

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Ep. #1057: Menno Henselmans on Reasons to Stop Taking Diet Breaks

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Ep. #1056: 7 Weight Loss Supplements That Actually Work

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Ep. #1055: Q&A: Skinny Fat Solution, Adduction Machines, Rep Ranges For Calves, Workouts After Baby, & More

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Ep. #1054: Paul Revelia on Simple Ways to Make Fat Loss Easier

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Ep. #1053: Book Club: My 10 Favorite Takeaways from “The 5 Elements of Effective Thinking”

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Ep. #1052: Research Review: Ice Baths and Massages, Training Intensity Matters, & Lifting Improves Mental Skills

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Ep. #1051: Austin Current on the Unsung Benefits of Strength Training

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Ep. #1050: How to Use Calipers to Measure Body Fatness

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Ep. #1049: Q&A: Pyramid Training Vs. RPT, “Metabolic Eating,” Workout Slumps, Walking For Cardio, & More

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Ep. #1048: Stacie Barber on Mobility and Flexibility for Strength and Health

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Ep. #1047: You Know You’re Getting Good at Fitness When . . .

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Ep. #1046: The Best of Muscle For Life: Science of Self-Control, Eating Less than 1,200 Calories, & Power of Habit

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Ep. #1045: Brad Schoenfeld on Training For Strength Versus Hypertrophy

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Ep. #1044: Here’s Why You Stop Losing Weight (and What to Do About It)

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Ep. #1043: Q&A: Best Front Delt Exercises, “Day In the Life” Content, Machines Vs. Free Weights, and More

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Ep. #1042: How Liz Lost 38 Pounds and Got Fitter Than Ever In Her 50s

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Ep. #1041: Book Club: My 10 Favorite Takeaways from “The Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work”

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Ep. #1040: Is Erythritol Dangerous and Bad For Your Heart?

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Ep. #1039: Marianna Moore on Gut Health, Bloating, Gut-Brain Connection, and More

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Ep. #1038: One Day

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Ep. #1037: Says You! Eating a Lot of Sugar Is Worse than a Lot of Saturated Fat

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Ep. #1036: Paul Hough on Useful and Useless Fitness Tech

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Ep. #1035: Can Conjugated Linoleic Acid (CLA) Help You Get Bigger, Leaner, and Stronger?

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Ep. #1034: Q&A: Diet Soda, Specialization Routines, Thoughts on 5:2 Diet, Carb Tolerance, and More

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Ep. #1033: Chris Barakat on the Science of Body Recomposition

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Ep. #1032: Book Club: My 10 Favorite Takeaways from “Yes!” by Goldstein, Martin, & Cialdini

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Ep. #1031: The Best of Muscle For Life: Improve Your Relationship With Food, Intensity Vs. Volume, & Ben Franklin

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Ep. #1030: How Emily Lost 25 Pounds and Got Strong In Just 3 Months

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Ep. #1029: The Most Common Fitness Regret

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Ep. #1028: Q&A: Dealing With Failure, Workout Frequency, Steroid Usage, Balancing Sleep & Training, and More

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Ep. #1027: The Science of How to Stop Binge Eating (10 Evidence-Based Tips)

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Ep. #1026: The Ultimate Strength Training Plan for Men

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Ep. #1025: Advice I’d Give My Younger Self

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Ep. #1024: Spencer Nadolsky on Reasons to Use and Avoid Weight Loss Drugs

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Ep. #1023: The 10 Absolute Worst Exercise Myths and Mistakes

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Ep. #1022: Q&A: Liver King Scandal, Home Saunas, Hip Thrust Hype, Overcoming Strength Plateaus, and More

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Ep. #1021: The 10 Absolute Worst Exercise Myths and Mistakes

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Ep. #1020: The Truth About Menopause Weight Gain and How to Beat It

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Ep. #1019: The Best of Muscle For Life: Time-Efficient Training, Best Workout Split, & Stockdale Paradox

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Ep. #1018: Tony Coffey on Dealing with Fitness Misinformation

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Ep. #1017: I Salute You

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Ep. #1016: Q&A: Cold Showers, Financial Freedom, Legion Energy Drink, My Favorite Cardio, and More

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Ep. #1015: Grant Tinsley on Fasting For Health and Longevity

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Ep. #1014: What You Need to Know About Mushroom Supplements

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Ep. #1013: Says You! Saturated Fat in Unprocessed Foods Is Healthy

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Ep. #1012: How Fernando Lost 55 Pounds and Fixed His Relationship With Food

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Ep. #1011: Let Them

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Ep. #1010: Q&A: “Boring” Training, How to Grow Calves, New Books, 1-Rep Max Testing, and More

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Ep. #1009: Pat Flynn on Exploring and Expanding Our Worldviews

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Ep. #1008: The Truth About Adrenal Fatigue

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Ep. #1007: The Best Yuletide Message Ever

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Ep. #1006: The Best of Muscle For Life: Science of Strength Training, Calculating Body Fat Percentage, & Get Fired Up

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Ep. #1005: Ben Coomber on Getting and Staying Fit and Healthy With Kids

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Ep. #1004: These Fun Fitness Wins Will Help Keep You Motivated

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Ep. #1003: Q&A: Refeeds While Cutting, Sleep Problems, My Motivation to Train, and More

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Ep. #1002: John North on Minimalist Training Programs

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Ep. #1001: Can Seed and Vegetable Oils Ruin Your Health?

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Ep. #1000: Says You! Reverse Pyramid Training Is the Best Periodization Scheme

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Ep. #999: How Enrique Lost 45 Pounds and Got Strong in Just 4 Months

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Ep. #998: You Are What You Focus On

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Ep. #997: Q&A: Plant vs. Whey Protein, My Favorite Split, Tips For Young Lifters, and More

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Ep. #996: Chris Barakat on Understanding How Well You Respond to Training

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Ep. #995: The Definitive Guide to Diastasis Recti (Including How to Fix It)

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Ep. #994: The Best of Muscle For Life: Improving Thyroid Health, Nearly Perfect Diet, & Thinking Big

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Ep. #993: Jake Boly on Finding the Right Training Shoes

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Ep. #992: Is It Better to Train in the Morning or Evening?

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Ep. #991: Q&A: Fat Intake, Blood Work, Getting Lean Without Cardio, Farmer’s Walks, and More

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Ep. #990: Menno Henselmans on Stretch-Mediated Hypertrophy

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Ep. #989: Everything You Need to Know About the Smolov Squat Program

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Ep. #988: Says You! Fruit Isn’t as Healthy as People Claim

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Ep. #987: Cody McBroom on Who Should and Shouldn’t Reverse Diet

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Ep. #986: These Are Some of the Worst Diet Takes Out There

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Ep. #985: Q&A: Best Rep Ranges, EAAs & BCAAs, My Workout Playlist, and More

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Ep. #984: Bill Campbell on the Science of Training Volume

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Ep. #983: How To Train Your Forearms (Best Exercises and Workouts)

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Ep. #982: The Best of Muscle For Life: Science of Healthy Eating, Fish Oil, & the Secret to Toughness

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Ep. #981: How Luke Cut His Body Fat in Half and Got Strong in Just 6 Months

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Ep. #980: 9 Simple Health “Hacks” You Can Benefit From Right Now

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Ep. #979: Q&A: Rest-Pause Training, “Plant Deniers,” Casein Benefits, and More

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Ep. #978: Mike Israetel on Partial Reps Versus Full Range of Motion

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Ep. #977: How to Train Your Rear Delts (Including the 10 Best Exercises)

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Ep. #976: Says You! The World Will (and Should) Eventually Go Vegan

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Ep. #975: Ben Nemtin on Bucket Lists and Living Without Regrets

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Ep. #974: 8 Simple Life “Hacks” That Improve Happiness, Health, and Success

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Ep. #973: Q&A: Best Full-Body Split, PR Attempts, Mini Cuts For Vacation, and More

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Ep. #972: John North on Easy (and Effective) Meal Planning

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Ep. #971: How to Lean Bulk (Maximize Muscle Gain, Not Fat)

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Ep. #970: The Best of Muscle For Life: Natural Bodybuilding, Training After a Break, & Productivity Tips

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Ep. #969: Paul Hough on High-Intensity Interval Training (Everything You Need to Know)

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Ep. #968: 12 Diet and Exercise “Hacks” That Actually Work

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Ep. #967: Q&A: Cutting Without Counting Macros, “Incomplete” Proteins, Intermittent Fasting, Rep Ranges, and More

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Ep. #966: Sal Di Stefano on Fear and Propaganda in the Fitness Industry

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Ep. #965: Research Roundup: Effects of Mental Fatigue, Caffeine vs. Appetite, Lifting Burns Visceral Fat Loss, and More

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Ep. #964: Says You! Paleo, Primal, and “Caveman” Diets Are Better than Flexible Dieting

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Ep. #963: Greg Doucette on the Truth About Steroids

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Ep. #962: You Can’t Screw This Fitness Thing Up

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Ep. #961: Q&A: “Boring” Training, Cutting and Newbie Gains, Adrenal Fatigue, and More

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Ep. #960: Steve Magness on Doing Hard Things

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Ep. #959: Research Roundup: Ginseng For Testosterone, Best Lifting Cues, Boost Your Steps, and More

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Ep. #958: The Best of Muscle For Life: Powerbuilding, Beating Cravings, & Peak Performance

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Ep. #957: Mike Matthews on Becoming a Successful Fitness Entrepreneur

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Ep. #956: The Best Way to Position Your Knees and Toes When You Squat

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Ep. #955: Q&A: Daily Supplement Routine, Maintaining Motivation, Chiropractors, and More

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Ep. #954: How Josh Lost 50 Pounds and Maintains Being in the Best Shape of His Life

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Ep. #953: Research Roundup: Shortest Effective Workouts, Activity Trackers Inaccurate, Foam Rolling for Recovery, and More

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Ep. #952: Says You! The Risks of Bench Pressing Outweigh the Benefits

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Ep. #951: James Nestor on the Art and Science of Breathing

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Ep. #950: What Really Makes People Fat?

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Ep. #949: Q&A: Dead Hangs, Greens Vs. Veggies, Saunas, Genetic Testing, and More

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Ep. #948: Steve Hall on How to Program Effective Specialization Routines

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Ep. #947: Book Club: My Top 5 Takeaways from The Five Love Languages by Gary Chapman

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Ep. #946: The Best of Muscle For Life: Nutrition for Athletes, How Fast You Can Lose Fat, & Cold Showers

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Ep. #945: Grant Tinsley on the Science of Measuring Your Body Fat

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Ep. #944: Q&A: Dad Bods, Bending Your Back on Deadlifts, Advice for Young Adults, and More

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Ep. #943: How to Get Stronger With Remote Voluntary Contraction

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Ep. #942: Research Roundup: Hyperventilating Helps Lifting, Low-Carb Lowers Testosterone, Exercise Variations Improve Gains, and More

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Ep. #941: Kyle Hunt on Writing, Reading the Right Books, Marketing, and More

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Ep. #940: Q&A: Butt Wink, “Fat Freezing,” Cheat Meals, Starting a Blog, and More

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Ep. #939: How to Use Muscle Memory for Faster Muscle Growth

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Ep. #938: Says You! The High-Bar Squat Is Better than the Front Squat

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Ep. #937: How Jose Lost 120 Pounds, Overcame an Eating Disorder, and Got Healthy

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Ep. #936: Q&A: Slow Cutting, Improving Stamina, Preventing Muscle Loss on Trips, and More

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Ep. #935: Do We Deserve a Better World?

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Ep. #934: Q&A: Sleepless Nights, Minimum Fat Intake, Blood Panels, Marriage Secrets, and More

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Ep. #933: Zach Coen on Easy Ways to Make Better (and Cheaper) Meal Plans

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Ep. #932: Research Roundup: Walking Increases Lifespan, Extra Sleep Boosts Body and Brain, OMAD Eats Your Muscle, and More

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Ep. #931: Everything You Need to Know About Strength Training for Fat Loss

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Ep. #930: The Best of Muscle For Life: Fit In Her 50s, Reasons to Do Cardio, & In Filth It Will Be Found

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Ep. #929: Greg Everett on How to Start Olympic Weightlifting (and Why You Should)

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Ep. #928: There’s No Shame In Why You Want to Get Fit

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Ep. #927: Says You! We Should Be Eating Like Our Ancient Ancestors

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Ep. #926: Jordan Syatt and Mike Vacanti on Beating Food Fear, Guilt, and Anxiety

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Ep. #925: Q&A: Heart Rate Variability Scores, Alcohol During a Diet, Ab Training, and More

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Ep. #924: Research Roundup: Smart Phones Make You Weaker, Creatine Boosts Your Brain, Cardio Doesn’t Kill Gains, and More

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Ep. #923: Joe Vennare on the Trends and Future of the Business of Fitness

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Ep. #922: Funny Fitness Disappointments We’ll Never Forget

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Ep. #921: Q&A: Social Dinners While Cutting, Seated vs. Standing Presses, Time Management, and More

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Ep. #920: Astrid Naranjo on Eating and Training According to Your Menstrual Cycle

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Ep. #919: Why and How to Use a Weightlifting Belt (And How to Find the Right One For You)

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Ep. #918: The Best of Muscle For Life: Full-Body Workouts, Habits to Keep Weight Off, & Elon Musk

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Ep. #917: How Jake Went From Anorexic and Dying to Fit and Healthy

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Ep. #916: Research Roundup: Activating Your Glutes, Vitamin D Reduces Injury, Blood Flow Restriction For Muscle Growth, and More

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Ep. #915: Q&A: Cold Showers, Creatine for Women, Best Magnesium Supplement, and More

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Ep. #914: Holly Baxter on Training for a Bikini Body

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Ep. #913: 10 Tough Fitness Truths

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Ep. #912: Says You! 1 Gram of Protein Per Lb of Bodyweight Is More Than You Need

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Ep. #911: Brad Stulberg on Beating Burnout and Finding Balance with Groundedness

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Ep. #910: Research Roundup: Lifting for Fat Loss, Vegetables to Boost Recovery, Spotters Affect Performance, and More

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Ep. #909: Q&A: How to Restart Training, Plateaus, Sales Psychology, and More

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Ep. #908: Adam Schafer on Business “Secrets,” Scaling, Successes, and Stumbles

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Ep. #907: Book Club: My Top 5 Takeaways from On Writing Well by William Zinsser

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Ep. #906: The Best of Muscle For Life: Artificial Sweeteners & Refeeds, Muscle Loss, & Art of Sacrifice

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Ep. #905: How Anne-Marie Changed Her Life After 3 Months of My VIP Coaching

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Ep. #904: Take Your Fitness as Seriously as You Need To

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Ep. #903: Research Roundup: Collagen Protein vs. Whey, Pre-Performance Rituals, Rhodiola, and More

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Ep. #902: Jonathan Goodman on How to Find a Good Coach

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Ep. #901: Says You! 3 or 4 Sets of Deadlifting Per Week Is Too Much

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Ep. #900: The 18 Best Barbell Exercises for Getting Bigger and Stronger

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Ep. #899: Dr. Kevin Stone on How to Stay Fit, Injury-Free, and Perform Your Best As You Age

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Ep. #898: 10 Fitness White Pills to Brighten Your Day

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Ep. #897: Are Electrolyte Supplements a Waste of Money?

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Ep. #896: Kyle Hunt on Underrated Exercises You Should Be Doing

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Ep. #895: Q&A: Accessory Progression, Beet Powder, Cardio Motivation, and More

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Ep. #894: The Best of Muscle For Life: Jake’s Success Story, Hip Flexors, & Fox or Hedgehog?

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Ep. #893: How Jay Lost 51 Pounds and Saved His Life With Bigger Leaner Stronger

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Ep. #892: Fitness Isn’t Everything (But . . .)

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Ep. #891: Q&A: Barefoot Shoes, Meal Planning Tips, Stretching, and More

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Ep. #890: Anna Lembke on the Truth About “Dopamine Detoxing”

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Ep. #889: How Can Some People Eat So Much Without Gaining Weight?

301

Ep. #888: Says You! Why Don’t You Manipulate Rep Tempo?

302

Ep. #887: Alex Banayan on Imposter Syndrome, Clarity Challenge, and More

303

Ep. #886: Don’t Make These (Funny) Fitness Mistakes

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Ep. #885: Q&A: Beginner Training Splits, Massage Benefits, Best Bulking Foods, and More

305

Ep. #884: Bill Campbell on “Protein-Anchored” Flexible Dieting, Processed Foods, and More

306

Ep. #883: Is There a Healthiest Diet?

307

Ep. #882: The Best of Muscle For Life: Meditation & Spirituality, Easy Cardio, & Alexander the Great

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Ep. #881: How Laurie Doubled Her Strength in 3 Months With My VIP Coaching

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Ep. #880: Believed Versus Checked Facts: Why You Need to Know the Difference

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Ep. #879: Q&A: 30 Minutes to Train, Hydration Drinks, Caffeine Intake, and More

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Ep. #878: Pat Flynn on Science vs. Scientism

312

Ep. #877: 9 Natural Ways to Boost Your Resilience Against Covid

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Ep. #876: Says You! “Maingaining” Is Better than “Lean Gaining”

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Ep. #875: Ethan Suplee on Losing 300 Pounds (and Keeping it Off)

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Ep. #874: Can You Be “Addicted” to Exercise? This Is What Science Says

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Ep. #873: Q&A: Volume to Maintain, Daily Meat Consumption, Calf Rep Tempo, and More!

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Ep. #872: Darren Candow on the Latest Research on Creatine Supplementation

318

Ep. #871: It’s Okay If You Don’t Get Fitness Right the First Time

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Ep. #870: The Best of Muscle For Life: Beating Training Plateaus, Effective Supersets, & Changing Your Body and Life

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Ep. #869: Neil Patel on Goal Setting, Learning From Mistakes, and More!

321

Ep. #868: 10 of My Favorite Fitness Books

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Ep. #867: Says You! “Natural Flavors” Can Include Artificial (and Dangerous) Chemicals

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Ep. #866: David Nurse on How to Create Breakthroughs

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Ep. #865: There Are Those Who Complain and Those Who Do

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Ep. #864: Q&A: Squat Depth, Bitcoin, Microwaving Food, Liver King, and More

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Ep. #863: Dan Gubler on the Power of Phytonutrients

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Ep. #862: The Best Way to Get Approval Is . . .

328

Ep. #861: Q&A: Early Morning Training, BCAAs and EAAs, X3 Bar System, and More

329

Ep. #860: Chris Barakat on Emphasizing Training Quality over Quantity

330

Ep. #859: Do You Have a “Slow” or “Fast” Metabolism?

331

Ep. #858: The Best of Muscle For Life: Supersets & Dropsets, Ways to Build Muscle Faster, and Work-Life Balance

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Ep. #857: Chris Kresser on the Nutritional Value of Organ Meats

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Ep. #856: Do Calf Genetics Matter More than Training?

334

Ep. #855: Q&A: Training With Little Sleep, Workout Order, Pulling Grip Positions, and More

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Ep. #854: Alex Banayan on Unlocking the “Third Door” to Success

336

Ep. #853: How Does Cooking Change the Nutritional Value of Food?

337

Ep. #852: The 5 Commandments of Successful Strength Training

338

Ep. #851: A Beginner’s Guide to Flexible Dieting

339

Ep. #850: The Art of Mastering the “Inner Game” of Fitness

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Ep. #849: Says You! Artificial Sweeteners Aren’t Unhealthy

341

Ep. #848: Menno Henselmans on the Science of Sticking to Your Diet

342

Ep. #847: How Do Hormones Affect Body Composition (and Especially as You Age)?

343

Ep. #846: A Very Uncanny Holiday Message for You

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Ep. #845: Easy Fitness Wins You Can Score This Week

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Ep. #844: Flint McGlaughlin on the Philosophy of Marketing

346

Ep. #843: Are Peptides a Safe and Effective Alternative to Steroids?

347

Ep. #842: Q&A: Mentzer-Style Training, Protein on Rest Days, Feet Up On Bench Press, and More

348

Ep. #841: Michael Easter on the Power of Embracing Discomfort

349

Ep. #840: GENTLE FITNESS ADVICE

350

Ep. #839: The Best of Muscle For Life: Genetics & Muscle Gain, Making Better Meal Plans, and Meditations on Mastery

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Ep. #838: Danny Matranga on “Convincing” Friends and Family to Get Fit

352

Ep. #837: Is Testosterone Replacement Therapy (TRT) For You?

353

Ep. #836: Q&A: Sunbeds, Stomach Vacuums, Fasting and Keto, and More

354

Ep. #835: Khaled Kteily on Improving Male Fertility Khaled

355

Ep. #834: Is Turkesterone a Safe and Effective “Natural Steroid”?

356

Ep. #833: Says You! Sugar Is Actually Addictive

357

Ep. #832: Dr. Bill Campbell on Re-Evaluating the Science of Rapid Fat Loss

358

Ep. #831: Q&A: Sex Before Working Out, Developing Stubborn Muscles, Pyramid Training, and More

359

Ep. #830: Q&A: Mind-Muscle Connection, Decline Bench Press, Sarms vs. Steroids, and More

360

Ep. #829: Kyle Hunt on Getting Started With Powerlifting

361

Ep. #828: How “Flexible” Should You Be With Your Workouts?

362

Ep. #827: The Best of Muscle For Life: BCAAs, Signs of Overreaching, and Ode to the Gym

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Ep. #826: Chanel Collette on Moving Past Body Image and Toward Health

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Ep. #825: Q&A: TRT, Fasted Training, Vegetable Oils, and More

365

Ep. #824: Says You! Plant Foods Aren’t Essential for Optimal Health

366

Ep. #823: Dr. Aaron Horschig on Preventing and Fixing Pain and Injuries

367

Ep. #821: Q&A: Gains After 35, Counting Steps, Favorite Cheat Meal, and More

368

Ep. #820: Michael Chernow on Becoming a “Kreature” of Habit

369

Ep. #819: Is Deadlifting Worth The Risk?

370

Ep. #818: Q&A: Stronger but Not Bigger, Improving Recovery, Vaxx Mandates, and More

371

Ep. #817: Stan Efferding on Speed Training and Lifting Explosively

372

Ep. #816: Book Club: My Top 5 Takeaways from Six Thinking Hats

373

Ep. #815: The Best of Muscle For Life: Right Ways to Squat, Thoughts on Steroid Users, & Reasons to Read More

374

Ep. #814: Jordan Syatt on Developing a Healthy Relationship With Food

375

Ep. #813: Should You Do Very High-Rep (“Finisher”) Sets?

376

Ep. #812: How Does Menopause Affect Diet and Exercise?

377

Ep. #811: Menno Henselmans on the Science of Self-Control

378

Ep. #810: Should You Train For Hypertrophy or Hyperplasia?

379

Ep. #809: Says You! Eating Less than 1,200 Calories Per Day

380

Ep. #808: How Tara Lost 80 Pounds With Thinner Leaner Stronger

381

Ep. #807: Can You Really “Do Your Own Research”?

382

Ep. #806: How Effective Is Reverse Pyramid Training?

383

Ep. #805: Brad Schoenfeld on the Science of Time-Efficient Training

384

Ep. #804: The “Best” Workout Split for Gaining Muscle

385

Ep. #803: The Best of Muscle For Life: Keto and Muscle Building, Calculating Calorie Intake, & Getting Things Done

386

Ep. #802: Dr. William Li on How to Beat Disease With Food

387

Ep. #801: The 7 Biggest Nutrition Myths for Endurance Training

388

Ep. #800: Can Naps Help You Gain Muscle and Strength Faster?

389

Ep. #799: Laura Kummerle on Ninja Warrior Training, Bodyweight Workouts, and Rehabbing Injuries

390

Ep. #798: In Which I Give a Training Update . . .

391

Ep. #797: Says You! Don’t Comment on Drugs You Haven’t Used

392

Ep. #796: Austin Current on Understanding the Science of Strength Training

393

Ep. #795: Is Volume or Intensity More Important for Building Muscle?

394

Ep. #794: Can DNA Testing Help You Achieve Your Fitness Goals Faster?

395

Ep. #793: How Todd Used Bigger Leaner Stronger to Lose 56 Pounds and Get Jacked

396

Ep. #792: So You’re Unvaccinated . . .

397

Ep. #791: The Best of Muscle For Life: Functional Foods, Compound vs. Isolation Exercises, & What Got You Here Won’t Get You There

398

Ep. #790: Eric Helms on Trying To Stay Too Lean (What the Science Says)

399

Ep. #789: Motivation Monday: The Great “Vulnerability” Hoax

400

Ep. #788: How Quickly Can You Gain Strength?

401

Ep. #787: Dan John on “Easy Strength” For Quick, Efficient Workouts That Really Work

402

Ep. #786: Should You Take a Greens Supplement? Here Are the Facts

403

Ep. #785: Says You! Low-Protein Diet Is Better for a Longer Lifespan

404

Ep. #784: Pat Flynn on Lockdown Shenanigans, Cultivating Virtue, and the Nature of Evil

405

Ep. #783: What Is the “Fat-Burning Zone” and Does It Matter?

406

Ep. #782: What Type of Water Should You Drink? Tap? Bottled? Alkaline?

407

Ep. #781: Cody McBroom on How to Be an Awful Fitness Coaching Client

408

Ep. #780: The Pros and Cons of the “One Meal a Day” (OMAD) Diet

409

Ep. #779: The Best of Muscle For Life: Building Effective Habits, How to Clean Bulk, & Destructive Things You Should Stop Doing

410

Ep. #778: How Sara Used Thinner Leaner Stronger to Lose 55 Pounds and Get Ripped

411

Ep. #777: Can Alpha-GPC Make You Stronger and Smarter?

412

Ep. #776: 12 Great Weightlifting Cues for Better Form & Performance

413

Ep. #775: Brooke Ence on Getting “Superhero Fit” and Winning in Business

414

Ep. #774: Does DHEA Boost Testosterone Levels?

415

Ep. #773: Does Energy Flux Matter When Dieting?

416

Ep. #772: “Knees-Over-Toes-Guy” Ben Patrick on Fixing Painful and Dysfunctional Knees

417

Ep. #771: Here's Why You Should Track Your Reps in Reserve

418

Ep. #770: How Joe Chura Used Bigger Leaner Stronger to Lose Over 50 Pounds

419

Ep. #769: Mark Bell on Finding His Calling and Becoming the “Meathead Millionaire”

420

Ep. #768: The Best Arm Workouts for Building Mass

421

Ep. #767: Does the Blood Type Diet Work?

422

Ep. #766: How Thinner Leaner Stronger Helped the “Minny Hustlers” Get Their Fitness on Track

423

Ep. #765: How to Use Double Progression to Gain Muscle & Strength Faster

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Ep. #764: Says You! Collagen Protein Vs. “Heavy-Metal-Infested” Whey Protein

425

Ep. #763: Jason McCarthy on the Transforming Our Body and Life with Rucking

426

Ep. #762: What Supplements Can Improve Your Focus

427

Ep. #761: Here’s Exactly How I’m Training Right Now

428

Ep. #760: Joelle Samantha on Overcoming Orthorexia

429

Ep. #759: Everything You Need To Know About Curcumin Supplements

430

Ep. #758: The Best Of Muscle For Life: Controlling Your Appetite, Truth About Steroids, and The ONE Thing

431

Ep. #757: Chris Barakat on Optimizing Peri-Workout Nutrition

432

Ep. #756: Should You Be Taking Reishi Mushroom Supplements?

433

Ep. #755: How Do You Increase Urgency and Necessity?

434

Ep. #754: Says You! Why Do Front Squats?

435

Ep. #753: Winning Tactics for Business Building, Email Marketing, Dealing With Impatience, and More

436

Ep. #752: How Anna Used Thinner Leaner Stronger to Lose 65 Pounds and 3X Her Strength

437

Ep. #751: How Often Should You Switch Exercises?

438

Ep. #750: How Effective Are “Negatives”?

439

Ep. #749: The Best Of Muscle For Life: How to Stop Bingeing, Increase Your Bench Press, and When “Good Enough” Is Enough

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Ep. #748: Brad Jensen on Beating Addiction and Getting Sober and Fit

441

Ep. #747: The 5 Absolute Best Supplements for Women (#2 and 3 Are Must-Haves)

442

Ep. #746: Says You! The Danger of COVID

443

Ep. #745: Where Do You Lose Weight First and Why?

444

Ep. #744: How Do You Get Fit as a Shift Worker?

445

Ep. #743: Adam Pfau on Program Hopping, Finding Reliable Info, and Staying Motivated

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Ep. #742: Q&A: How Do I Gain Strength But Not Size?

447

Ep. #741: Q&A: Are Plant-Based Meat Alternatives Healthy?

448

Ep. #740: The Best Of Muscle For Life: Beating Back Pain, Rapid Fat Loss Tips, and Motivation for Training Hard

449

Ep. #739: What Is Body Composition and How Do You Measure It?

450

Ep. #738: Book Club: My Top 5 Takeaways from The 22 Immutable Laws of Branding

451

Ep. #737: Chase Chewning on Finding Silver Linings and Living With Intention

452

Ep. #736: How to Use Scientific Thinking to Be More Right

453

Ep. #735: Q&A: Lean Bulking When Fat, Eating & Training During Ramadan, and Beating Tendonitis & Tendonosis

454

Ep. #734: Sal Di Stefano on the Resistance Training Revolution

455

Ep. #733: Tim Anderson on the Power of “Movement Resets”

456

Ep. #732: Concurrent Training: The Right Way to Combine Cardio and Strength Training

457

Ep. #731: Q&A: Lying vs. Seated Hamstring Curl, Weight Loss Medications, and Isometric Training

458

Ep. #730: The Best of Muscle For Life: Best Pre-Workout, Best Rep Range, and Good to Great

459

Ep. #729: Jordan Syatt on the Good, Bad, and Ugly of Body Positivity

460

Ep. #728: 30 of the Best Sources of Plant Protein for Building Muscle

461

Ep. #727: Says You! What Works For You vs. Others, Squatting Once Per Week, and Muscle vs. Fat Gain While Lean Bulking

462

Ep. #726: Ashley Stahl on Finding Fulfilling Work For a Better, Happier Life

463

Ep. #725: How to Choose the Best Stim-Free Pre-Workout Supplement

464

Ep. #724: Q&A: What to Eat Before Cardio, Improving Relationship with Food, and Joint Sleeves & Wraps

465

Ep. #723: How Nicole Used Thinner Leaner Stronger to Lose 100 Pounds

466

Ep. #722: Navy SEAL Training: Is It a Good Way to Get Fit?

467

Ep. #721: Q&A: Neck Training, Trainer Certifications, and Unilateral Exercises

468

Ep. #720: The Best of Muscle For Life: Right Ways to Deadlift, How Long to Get a Six-Pack, & the Unspoken Rule of Success

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Ep. #719: Consciousness and Philosophy of Mind with Pat Flynn and Jim Madden

470

Ep. #718: Here’s Why You Should Start Rucking (Especially If You Hate Cardio)

471

Ep. #717: Q&A: Mouthguards, Compression Clothing, and Skipping Breakfast

472

Ep. #716: Sam Visnic on Mobility and Massage For Happier Joints and Muscles

473

Ep. #715: Rep-Max Testing: The Best Way to Measure Your Progress In the Gym

474

Ep. #714: Q&A: Deload Timing, Birth Control and Performance, and Popular Exercises I Don’t Like

475

Ep. #713: The Best of Muscle For Life: Best Way to Lean Bulk, Increasing Your Testosterone, and Building a Better You

476

On the Art of Marketing, Business Building, and Content Creation

477

This Is How Top Athletes and Coaches Think About Their Fitness Goals

478

Ep. #710: Says You! Natty Expectations, Low-Fat Dieting, and “Cheat Meals”

479

Ep. #709: Nick Shaw on His 7 Favorite Habits for Success

480

Ep. #708: Motivation Monday: Think Big, Do Big, Win Big

481

Ep. #707: Q&A: Ecdysterone, Fasting and Muscle Loss, Lessons to Teach My Children

482

Ep. #706: The Best of Muscle For Life: Mind Pump Interview, Ultimate Fitness Plan For Women, and Principles

483

Ep. #705: Newsy News How: How to Win in 2024 and Not Suck at Business

484

Ep. #704: Motivation Monday: Don’t Let Success Hold You Back

485

Ep. #703: Book Club: My Top 5 Takeaways from Ready Fire Aim

486

Ep. #702: Alan Aragon on the Real Science of “Healthy Eating”

487

Ep. #701: How to Not Suck at Spotting in the Gym

488

Ep. #700: Q&A: Resistance Bands, Getting Laid, and Female Lean Gaining

489

Ep. #699: The Best of Muscle For Life: Mental Side of Dieting, 3 Weightlifting Mistakes, Right Way to Set Goals

490

Ep. #698: Dr. Spencer Nadolsky on How to Beat PCOS

491

Ep. #697: Says You! Incline Bench Press, Trap Bar Deadlift, and “Accessory” Exercises

492

Ep. #696: What’s the Best Time of Day to Lift Weights? What 35 Studies Say

493

Ep. #695: David Tao on Creating the “ESPN of Strength Sports”

494

Ep. #694: The Best of Muscle For Life: Bodybuilding Show Prep, Cardio or Weights First, and No Excuses

495

Ep. #693: Cooper Mitchell on Building the Ultimate Garage Gym for Every Budget

496

Ep. #692: Time Under Tension and Building Muscle—Does It Matter?

497

Ep. #691: Q&A: Fiber and Counting Carbs, Soy Protein Myths, and Food Combining Diets

498

Ep. #690: Christian Finn on Making Sense of Conflicting Fitness Advice

499

Ep. #689: How to Use the Thermic Effect of Food to Boost Your Metabolism

500

Ep. #688: The Definitive Guide to Full-Body Workout Routines

501

Ep. #687: Bill Campbell on the Future of Exercise Science

502

Ep. #686: You Can’t Mess This Up

503

Ep. #685: Says You! Ideal Cardio Volume, Nothing Is “Scientifically Proven,” and Deadlifts for Hypertrophy

504

Ep. #684: Mike Israetel on How to Find the “Best” Weightlifting Exercises for Your Body

505

Ep. #683: What’s the Best Protein Powder for Weight Loss?

506

Ep. #682: The Best of Muscle For Life: The Right Ways to Press, How Many Calories You Burn, and Flow

507

Ep. #681: Doug Bopst on Personal Responsibility and Becoming Your Own Hero

508

Ep. #680: My Top 5 Takeaways from Extreme Ownership by Jocko Willink and Leif Babin

509

A Very Curious Holiday Message

510

Ep. #677: John Welbourn on Pushing & Pulling a Sled for More Stability and Power

511

Ep. #676: The Beginner’s Guide to Massage Guns (2024)

512

Ep. #675: Q&A: Running and Muscle Gain, Kids and Dieting, and Pros and Cons of Kratom

513

Ep. #674: The Best of Muscle for Life: Deep Nutrition, Sleep & Muscle Building, Monthly Fat Loss Targets, and More

514

Ep. #673: Eric Helms on the Science of Autoregulating Your Training

515

Ep. #672: 6 of the Best Exercises for Low-Back Pain

516

Ep. #671: Q&A: Pre-Hab, Ideal Cutting Protocol, and Doing a Single Cycle of Steroids

517

Ep. #670: Says You! Low-Bar vs. High-Bar Squats, Recreational Weed, and Fasting For Health

518

Ep. #669: The 4 Best Workout Splits for Women (According to Science)

519

Ep. #668: Michael Chernow on Exploiting Talent, Creating Brands, and Building Relationships

520

Ep. #667: Q&A: Volume When Cutting, Training by Muscle Fiber Type, and Best Tip for 40+ Lifters

521

Ep. #666: The Best of Muscle for Life: Staying Super Lean, How Much Cardio, and the “Self-Made” Myth

522

Ep. #665: 8 Tips for Avoiding Holiday Weight Gain that Actually Work

523

Ep. #664: Stan Efferding on Fixing Digestive Issues and Optimizing Your Gut

524

Ep. #663: Says You! 4-to-6 Rep Range, Mobility Work, and Targeting the VMO

525

Ep. #662: How My Mom Used Thinner Leaner Stronger to Lose 11 Pounds & Double Her Strength

526

Ep. #661: Can Hyperventilating Make You Stronger? What Science Says

527

Ep. #660: Q&A: Vocabulary Building, Vegetable Oils, and One Meal a Day (OMAD)

528

Ep. #659: The Best of Muscle for Life: Mini-Cuts and Bulks, the Science of Hypertrophy, and 48 Laws of Power

529

Ep. #658: Lou Schuler on the Art and Science of Creating Great Content

530

Ep. #657: Should You Eat Back the Calories You Burn from Exercise?

531

Ep. #656: Book Club: My Top 5 Takeaways from Super Thinking by Gabriel Weinberg and Lauren McCann

532

Ep. #654: Steven Sashen on the Truth About Minimalist and Fancy Sports Footwear

533

Ep. #653: Are Partial Reps Good for Gaining More Strength and Size?

534

Ep. #652: Q&A: Weight Gain Plateaus, Sleeping Better, and Training Beliefs Now vs. Then

535

Ep. #651: The Best of Muscle for Life: Understanding Exercise Science, Fasted Cardio, & Using “Environment Design”

536

Ep. #650: Pat Flynn on Why You Should (Re-)Consider Religion

537

Ep. #649: The Complete Guide to Eating and Training During Your Menstrual Cycle

538

Ep. #648: Says You! Protein and Longevity, Collagen Supplementation, and Gun Laws

539

Ep. #647: Jonathan Goodman on How to Succeed as an Online Coach

540

Ep. #646: How to Build Good Habits and Break Bad Ones

541

Ep. #645: The Best Way to Train All 6 Major Muscle Groups

542

Ep. #644: Q&A: Pre-Exhaustion, Best Grip for Engaging the Lats, and Mask Wearing

543

Ep. #643: Sal Di Stefano on Why You (Maybe) Shouldn’t Vote

544

Ep. #642: Mind Over Matter? The Science of Active Imagery for More Strength

545

Ep. #641: The Best Ways to Periodize Your Training for More Muscle and Strength

546

Ep. #640: Q&A: BBLS 2.0 at 40+, Ab Exercises, and Dumbbell Programming

547

Ep. #639: The Almost Nearly Perfect Diet

548

Ep. #638: How Strong Can You Really Get Naturally?

549

Ep. #637: Q&A: BBLS 1.0 vs. 2.0, Women and BBLS, BLS or BBLS, and More

550

Ep. #636: 9 “Superfoods” for “Supercharging” Your Body (That You’ll Actually Enjoy)

551

Ep. #635: 6 Proven Ways to Break Through Weightlifting Plateaus

552

Ep. #634: New Book! Beyond Bigger Leaner Stronger 2.0 Is Here!

553

Ep. #633: The Best of Muscle for Life: Best Way to Get Jacked, Keto Diet, & Why Working Out Makes Life Better

554

Ep. #632: How Brannen Used Bigger Leaner Stronger to Lose 15 Pounds and Beat Depression

555

Ep. #631: Cluster Sets: Do’s and Don’ts for Gaining More Muscle and Strength, According to Science

556

Ep. #630: Mark Rippetoe on Accessory Exercises You Should (and Shouldn’t) Be Doing

557

Ep. #629: Sal Di Stefano on the Ugly Truth About “Privilege”

558

Ep. #628: How to Stop Procrastinating Now (According to Science)

559

Ep. #627: How Fast Can You “Safely” Lose Fat (Before Losing Muscle)?

560

Ep. #626: Is Meat Unhealthy? This Is What Science Says

561

Ep. #625: Kurtis Frank on the Art and Science of Making Science-Based Supplements

562

Ep. #624: Says You! Slow Training, Rest Between Sets, and Chasing Money & “Success”

563

Ep. #623: How to Get Fitter Faster by Boosting Your Body's Energy Systems

564

Ep. #622: My Unlikely Origin Story and How the Mike Matthews Sausage Is Made

565

Ep. #621: Welcome to the Hierarchy (of Evidence)

566

Ep. #620: How to Think About Science

567

Ep. #619: Good Science, Bad Science: The Difference and Why It Matters

568

Ep. #618: Q&A: Cutting to Lean Bulking, Ideal Heart Rate for Fat Loss, Massage Guns, and More

569

Ep. #617: How Bigger Leaner Stronger Helped Brian Beat PTSD and Get Jacked

570

Ep. #616: How to Find the Best Workout Split for You

571

Ep. #615: Pat Flynn on Inequality, Egalitarianism, and Human Flourishing

572

Ep. #614: The Best of Muscle for Life: Effective Time Management, Body Recomposition, and Meditations

573

Ep. #613: How Much Exercise Is Optimal for Your Health?

574

Ep. #612: How to Have More Grit in 4 Simple Steps

575

Ep. #611: Book Club: My Top 7 Takeaways from Good Poems by Garrison Keillor

576

Ep. #610: Kurtis Frank on the Surprising Truth About the Placebo Effect

577

Ep. #609: Newsy News How: New Supplements, Flavors, and Formulations, New Books, and More

578

Ep. #608: Motivation Monday: Do You Rinse Your Cottage Cheese?

579

Ep. #607: Says You! Ideal Calorie Deficit, Carbs and Your Brain and Blood Sugar, and Wealth Inequality

580

Ep. #606: Paul Ingraham on the Art and Science of Staying Injury-Free

581

Ep. #605: The Definitive (And Practical) Guide to Muscle Protein Synthesis

582

Ep. #604: Menno Henselmans on the Benefits of Full-Body Workouts

583

Ep. #603: Is It Safe to Go Back to the Gym? An Answer, According to Science

584

Ep. #602: Are You “Voting” the Way You Know You Should?

585

Ep. #601: Dr. Spencer Nadolsky on Improving Thyroid Health and Function

586

Ep. 600 The Best of MFL: Weightlifting Injuries, Changing Body Weight Set Point, Advice To My Younger Self

587

Ep. #599: How Jamie Gained 7 Pounds of Muscle and Beat Osteoporosis in 6 Months

588

Ep. #598: 9 of My Favorite Weightlifting Cues for More Strength and Safety

589

Ep. #597: 10 Habits of People Who Lose Weight and Keep It Off

590

Ep. #596: Dr. Susan Kleiner on “Power Eating” for Optimal Athletic Performance

591

Ep. #595: Can You Make It Go?

592

Ep. #594: Says You! Fast vs. Slow Cutting, Cheat Meals, and Deadlift Programming

593

Ep. #593: My Top 5 Takeaways from Ultralearning by Scott Young

594

Ep. #592: Eric Helms on the Art and Science of Succeeding in Natural Bodybuilding

595

Ep. #591: Should You Do Cardio If You Lift Weights? Science Says Yes, and Here's Why

596

Ep. #590: Q&A: BBLS 2.0, Bigger Biceps Peaks, and Reverse Dieting

597

Ep. #589: How to Beat Food Cravings and Stick to Your Diet

598

Ep. #588: Kyle Hunt on Using “Powerbuilding” to Get Bigger and Stronger

599

Ep. #587: Exactly How I'm Eating, Training, and Supplementing Right Now

600

Ep. #586: How Andrew Used Bigger Leaner Stronger to Lose 80 Pounds and Get Jacked

601

Ep. #585: Here Are the Best Ways to Stretch for More Flexibility and Performance

602

Ep. #584: The Truth About BMI Charts . . . (Isn’t What You Think)

603

Ep. #583: Adam Schafer How the Coronavirus Will Change the Fitness Industry

604

Ep. #582: How to Get Back Into Weightlifting After a Break from the Gym (With a Training Program!)

605

Ep. #581: The Best of Muscle for Life: Newbie Gains, Stubborn Belly Fat, and Staying Motivated

606

Ep. #580: Can Exercise Help Fight COVID-19? The Answer, According to Science

607

Ep. #579: Alan Aragon on Artificial Sweeteners, Refeeds, Protein Timing, and More!

608

Ep. #578: #ThisF*&%ingSucks

609

Ep. #577: Pat Flynn on Morality, Freedom, and Personal Responsibility

610

Ep. #576: This Is the Definitive Guide to Fish Oil Supplementation

611

Ep. #575: How Maria Got Fit with 3 Kids and Stays Lean In Her 50s

612

Ep. #574: Says You! Full-Body Workouts, Long-Distance Running, and Fat Burners

613

Ep. #573: Why You Should Stop Trying to Detox Your Body

614

Ep. #572: Does Eating at Night Make You Gain Weight? (What 32 Studies Say)

615

Ep. #571: Nir Eyal on Becoming “Indistractable” in a World of Distractions

616

Ep. #570: Motivation Monday: Why We Train

617

Ep. #569: Q&A: Positive Nitrogen Balance, the Problem with Sitting, and Losing Muscle from a Body Part

618

Ep. #568: How Long Should You Stay in a Calorie Deficit?

619

Ep. #567: Jordan Harbinger on Building Good Relationships and Avoiding Toxic Ones

620

Ep. #566: The Best of Muscle for Life: Booty Building, Eating & Training According to Body Type, and More . . .

621

Ep. #565: How Important Is Getting a Pump for Building Muscle?

622

Ep. #564: James Krieger on How Many Sets You Should Be Doing (and Why)

623

Ep. #563: My Top 5 Takeaways from Profit First by Mike Michalowicz

624

Ep. #562: How Chris Used Bigger Leaner Stronger to Get Down to 15% Body Fat and Beat Depression

625

Ep. #561: The Best Home Workout Routines for When You Can’t Go to the Gym

626

Ep. #560: Mark Rippetoe on Effective Workout Programming for Getting Strong

627

Ep. #559: Here’s the Best Diet Plan to Follow During the COVID-19 Quarantine

628

Ep. #558: Motivation Monday: Never Say Die

629

Ep. #557: Says You! Why Heavy Lifting for Newbies, Why Heavy Accessory Work, and Why HIIT for Fat Loss?

630

Ep. #556: What Is Up? Legion Rebrand, New Book for 40+ Crowd, 50% Off Health Supplements, and More

631

Ep. #555: Yes, You Can “Boost” Your Immune System. Here’s How (According to Science)

632

Ep. #554: Scott Carney on “Hijacking” Stress to Overcome Fear and Push Your Limits

633

Ep. #553: My Guide to Staying Fit, Productive, and Sane While Self-Quarantined

634

Ep. #552: Haley Shapley on the Legendary Women Who Changed Sports

635

Ep. #551: Dr. Greg Brown on the Science of Transgender Women in Sports

636

Ep. #550: David Nurse on Turning Great Basketball Players Into NBA Stars

637

Ep. #549: The Best of Muscle for Life: How to Make “Lean Gains,” Build a Successful Brand, and Set and Achieve Goals

638

Ep. #548: How to Use Portion Control to Lose Weight For Good

639

Ep. #547: Layne Norton on Training at Home, Pandemic Dieting, Overcoming Fear, and More

640

Ep. #546: Q&A: Coronavirus, Home Workouts, Eating at Night, and More

641

Ep. #545: Ben Greenfield on Upgrading Your Immunity, Sex, Longevity, and More

642

Ep. #544: How Bad Is Alcohol for You, Really?

643

Ep. #543: Chewning on Transforming Tragedy Into Triumph

644

Ep. #542: The Complete Guide to L-Citrulline Supplementation

645

Ep. #541: Is Masturbation Killing Your Gains?

646

Ep. #540: The Best Way to Get Rid of “Man Boobs” and Chest Fat

647

Ep. #539: Max Lugavere on “Genius Foods” and Lifestyle for Better Brain Health

648

Ep. #538: The Best of Muscle for Life: Faster Fat Loss for Women, More Willpower and Discipline, and More . . .

649

Ep. #537: Q&A: Touch-and-Go Deadlift, Sugar Intake, Calorie Calculators, and More

650

Ep. #536: Here’s Why the GOMAD Diet Is a Dumb Way to Gain Weight

651

Ep. #535: Says You! Why the 4-to-6 Rep Range, No Porn, and (Mostly) Ignoring Competitors

652

Ep. #534: Mark Divine on Unlocking Your Leadership Potential, Navy SEAL Style

653

Ep. #533: The 5 Best Natural Appetite Suppressants (According to Science)

654

Ep. #532: How Pro Golfer Dru Love Dropped 40 Pounds and Fixed His Relationship with Food

655

Ep. #531: Intra-workout Carbs, Drop Sets, “Maintenance Bulking,” and More Featuring Cody McBroom

656

Ep. #530: The Best Training Frequency for Building Muscle (According to 20 Studies)

657

Ep. #529: My Top 5 Takeaways from Steal Like an Artist by Austin Kleon

658

Ep. #528: Motivation Monday: Everything is Amazing But Nobody Is Happy

659

Ep. #527: Marc Perry’s Favorite Time-Proven Fitness Tips for 40+-Year-Olds

660

Ep. #526: What 33 Studies Say About the CICO Diet for Weight Loss

661

Ep. #525: Newsy News How: My Free Workout App, Legion's First Arnold, and More . . .

662

Ep. #524: Donata White on the Right Way to Set (and Achieve) Ambitious Goals

663

Ep. #523: How to Be More Physically Attractive to Women (According to Science)

664

Ep. #522: Intermittent Fasting, Isometric Exercise, “Selling Out,” and More . . .

665

Ep. #521: Can Paused Reps Help You Gain Muscle and Strength Faster? Science Says Yes . . . Kind Of.

666

Ep. #520: This Is Why You Shouldn’t Use Water Fasting to Lose Weight

667

Ep. #519: Ethan Suplee on Losing 300 Pounds and Getting Jacked

668

Ep. #518: Should You Use a Protein Sparing Modified Fast to Lose Weight?

669

Ep. #517: Dr. Andy Galpin on Muscle Fiber Types and Muscle Growth

670

Ep. #516: Dr. Gundry’s Plant Paradox Debunked: 7 Science-Based Reasons It’s a Scam

671

Ep. #515: 8 Ancient Laws for Creating a Simpler and Happier Life

672

Ep. #514: Mark Rippetoe on Effective Workout Programming for Getting Strong

673

Ep. #513: Everything You Need to Know About the Pescatarian Diet

674

Ep. #512: Dr. Mike Nelson on Using Heart Rate Variability to Improve Recovery and Training

675

Ep. #511: 8 Highly Effective Ways to Get Stronger on Your Isolation Exercises

676

Ep. #510: How Cheri Used Thinner Leaner Stronger to Drop 46 Pounds and 12 Sizes

677

Ep. #509: Chris Kresser on What The Game Changers Got Right and Wrong, According to Science

678

Ep. #508: How to Build the Mathematically Ideal Male Body (According to Science)

679

Ep. #507: Q&A: Eating Below BMR, Getting Photoshoot Ready, Eating Red Meat, and More

680

Ep. #506: Merry Non-Denominational Solsticeday

681

Ep. #505: What Is CoolSculpting and Does It Work? (What 17 Studies Show)

682

Ep. #504: Chris Duffin on Life Lessons Learned Going From Homeless to World-Class Powerlifter

683

Ep. #488: The Definitive Guide to Beta-Alanine Supplementation

684

Ep. #502: Self-Care Tips for People Who Hate Self-Care Tips

685

Ep. #501: Stephen Guise on Using “Elastic Habits” to Create Positive Changes That Stick

686

Ep. #500: Lyle McDonald on the True Limits of Natural Muscle Building

687

Ep. #499: How to Get Rid of Cellulite Naturally and Safely

688

Ep. #498: The 3 Best Supplements for Muscle Recovery

689

Ep. #497: Menno Henselmans on the Myth of Central Nervous System Fatigue

690

Ep. #496: My Top 5 Takeaways from Julius Caesar by Philip Freeman

691

Ep. #495: Dr. Brad Dieter on the Ketogenic Diet for Fat Loss and General Health

692

Ep. #494: Danny Lennon on Gluten Sensitivity, Leaky Gut, and More

693

Ep. #493: Q&A: “Eating Back” Calories, Eating More on Training Days, Eating Less More Easily, and More!

694

Ep. #492: Can You Carry a Message to Garcia?

695

Ep. #491: How Fred Used My Work to Lose 215 Pounds and Turn His Life Around

696

Ep. #490: How to Break Through Weight Loss Plateaus

697

Ep. #489: The Military Diet: What 25 Studies Say About Losing 10 Pounds in 7 Days

698

Ep. #488: The Definitive Guide to Beta-Alanine Supplementation

699

Ep. #487: Kurtis Frank on the Benefits and Risks of Genetically Modified Foods (GMOs)

700

Ep. #486: Jeff and Mikki Martin on the Right (and Wrong) Ways to Help Kids Get Fit

701

Ep. #485: Is the Mediterranean Diet as Great as They Say? The Answer, According to Science

702

Ep. #484: The 3 Best (and Worst) Supplements for Gut Health

703

Ep. #483: Jordan Syatt on the Big Mac Diet and Staying Fit On the Go

704

Ep. #482: What I Learned About the Supplement Business While Scaling My Startup to 8 Figures in Annual Sales

705

Ep. #481: Alex Hutchinson on Developing the Power to Endure

706

Ep. #480: Everything You Need to Know About Leptin and Weight Loss

707

Ep. #479: In Which I Give a “Physique Update”

708

Ep. #478: How to Use Energy Balance to Lose Fat & Gain Muscle

709

Ep. #477: What 35 Studies Say About Winstrol and Muscle Growth

710

Ep. #476: What Maariana Learned Beating Cancer and Getting in the Best Shape of Her Lif

711

Ep. #475: Lacey Dunn on the Pros and Cons of Organic Versus Conventional Foods

712

Ep. #474: How Maariana Used Bigger Leaner Stronger to Fit Into Her College Clothes Again

713

Ep. #473: My Top 5 Takeaways from the Book Thinking In Systems by Donella H. Meadows

714

Ep. #472: Why MCT Oil Is Basically a Scam (According to Science)

715

Ep. #471: Exciting & New! Legion Partnership, Free Workout App, BBLS 2.0, and More . . .

716

Ep. #470: Can Intuitive Eating Help You Get the Body You Really Want?

717

Ep. #469: Kyle Hunt on Bodybuilding for Beginners, Practical Training and Diet Advice, and More

718

Ep. #468: Dr. Anthony Jay on the Surprising Science of DNA Testing

719

Ep. #467: Pat Flynn on How to Get Started with Kettlebell Training

720

Ep. #466: The Absolute Best Way to Improve Your Muscle Definition

721

Ep. #465: Q&A: Bro Splits for Muscle Growth, Weightlifting Belts, How Long to Stay in a Calorie Deficit, and More!

722

Ep. #464: Tom Brady’s Diet Is Healthy But Ridiculous. Should You Follow It?

723

Ep. #463: How Tom Beat Sciatica, Lost 45 Pounds, and Transformed His Physique

724

Ep. #462: Do Painkillers Reduce Muscle Growth? What 23 Studies Say

725

Ep. #461: Everything You Should Know About Newbie Gains, According to Science

726

Ep. #460: Chris Barakat on Advanced Bodybuilding Techniques for Faster Muscle Gain

727

Ep. #459: My First Live Event, Legion’s Scientific Review Board, An Exciting Barnes & Noble Deal, and More . . .

728

Ep. #458: Is CrossFit a Good Way to Lose Weight and Get In Shape?

729

Ep. #457: Stop Trying to Have Great Workouts

730

Ep. #456: Does Training to Failure Help You Build More Muscle? What Science Says

731

Ep. #455: Dr. Eric Helms on the Best Way to Lean Bulk (Gain Muscle and Not Fat)

732

Ep. #454: How to Stop Binge Eating (Even If You Love Food)

733

Ep. #452: How Meaghan Used Thinner Leaner Stronger to Lose 40 Pounds and Transform Her Life

734

Ep. #451: Pat Flynn on Politics, Memes, Religion, Logic, and More

735

Ep. #450: Does Electrical Muscle Stimulation Work? What The Science Actually Says

736

Ep. #449: Can IIFYM Wreck Your Health, Physique, and Relationship with Food?

737

Ep. #448: My Top 5 Takeaways from The Millionaire Next Door by Thomas J. Stanley

738

Ep. #447: Kurtis Frank on Improving Your Metabolic Flexibility

739

Ep. #446: The “Mike & Mark (Rippetoe) Show” on Death Threats, Women’s Soccer, Necrophilia (??), and More

740

Ep. #445: Italy + Winning + First Live Event (!)

741

Ep. #444: Dr. Jordan Feigenbaum on What Your Doctor Should Tell You About Exercise

742

Ep. #443: Does Blood Flow Restriction (Occlusion) Training Really Work?

743

Ep. #442: Q&A: The Best “Weight Loss Foods,” Time Under Tension, Periodization, and More!

744

Ep. #441: How Jake Used Bigger Leaner Stronger to Lose 10 Pounds & Add 275 Pounds to His Lifts

745

Ep. #440: Should You Eat Protein Before or After Your Workouts?

746

Ep. #439: How to Use Deloads to Gain Muscle and Strength Faster

747

Ep. #438: Dan John on How to Optimize Recovery and Avoid Injury

748

Ep. #437: The 3 Little Big Things About Building Lean Muscle

749

Ep. #436: The 3 Little Big Things About Rapid Fat Loss

750

Ep. #435: The Smart Supplement Buyer’s Guide

751

Ep. #434: Finding Your Biggest Fitness Whys

752

Ep. #432: The 10 Absolute Worst Muscle-Building Myths and Mistakes for Women

753

The 10 Absolute Worst Muscle-Building Myths and Mistakes for Women

754

Ep. #431: The 10 Absolute Worst Muscle-Building Myths and Mistakes for Men

755

Ep. #430: Finally! My New Books Are Here and They’re Just 99 Cents

756

Ep. #429: How Fast Do You Lose Muscle When You Stop Working Out?

757

Ep. #428: Dr. Mike Israetel on Breaking Through Muscle Gain Plateaus

758

Ep. #427: Eric Helms on Supersets, Dropsets, Forced Reps, and More!

759

Ep. #426: Justin Andrews on Quick and Easy Ways to Improve Whole-Body Mobility

760

Ep. #425: Q&A: Should You Track Macros or Calories While Cutting? Why Different Rep Ranges for Men and Women? And more!

761

Ep. #424: How Corri Lost 12.5 Pounds and 8% Body Fat in Just 90 Days

762

Ep. #423: How to Get Stronger Than Ever in 3 Simple Steps

763

Ep. #422: Pat Flynn on the Life-Changing Benefits of Generalism

764

Ep. #421: Is Eating Too Much Protein Powder Unhealthy?

765

Ep. #420: Bedros Keuilian on How to Turn Adversity Into Advantage

766

Ep. #419: Hafthor “The Mountain” Bjornsson on Life as the World’s Strongest Man

767

My Top 3 Takeaways from Brave New World by Aldous Huxley

768

Legion made the Inc. 5000 List! And Muscle for Life Is Going to Disappear!

769

Ep. #415: Lyle McDonald on How to Recover Faster from Injuries

770

Ep. #414: How to Calculate Your Body Fat Percentage Easily & Accurately

771

Ep. #413: Adam Schafer on Masterminds, Esports, Gambling, and More

772

Ep. #412: How to Make Meal Plans That Work For Any Diet

773

Ep. #411: Q&A: Should You Train Abs While Cutting? Is It Bad If You Don’t Sweat Much While Training? And More!

774

Ep. #410: How Legion Coaching Helped Laura Lose 8.5 Pounds and 6.5% Body Fat in Just 90 Days

775

Ep. #409: The Simple System I Use to Find, Choose, Read, and Remember Great Books

776

Ep. #408: Cody McBroom on How to Build a Successful Fitness Coaching Business

777

Ep. #407: Collagen Protein Is a Waste of Money, Science Says

778

Ep. #406: The Best Diets and Workouts for Your Body Type

779

Ep. #405: Dr. Spencer Nadolsky on How Not to Die of Heart Disease

780

Ep. #404: What’s New and Exciting in April? Legion Rebranding, Thinner Leaner Stronger Launch, and More...

781

Ep. #403: Sal Di Stefano on Mastering the Mental Side of Dieting

782

Ep. #402: What “They” Aren’t Telling You About Sugar Withdrawal

783

Ep. #401: Ben Pakulski on Meditation, Consciousness, Focus, Spirituality, and More

784

Ep. #400: How Many Calories Do You Really Burn Every Day?

785

Ep. #399: Jordan Shallow on Chiropractic for Weightlifters

786

Ep. #398: Don’t Be Fooled by the Alkaline and Ionized Water Scams

787

Ep. #397: Kurtis Frank on the Best Pre-Workout Supplements

788

Ep. #396: Layne Norton on Mini-Cuts and Mini-Bulks

789

Whey+ Salted Caramel Giveaway!

790

Ep. #395: How Much Cardio You Should Do (and How Much Is Too Much)

791

Ep. #394: Motivation Monday: Advice I’d Give to My Younger Self

792

Ep. #393: Is Microwaving Food Bad for You? What 23 Studies Have to Say

793

Ep. #392: What's New and Exciting in March? New Books, Flavors, and World Records

794

Ep. #391: How Jake Gained 20 Pounds of Muscle on My Bigger Leaner Stronger Program

795

Ep. #390: Christian Finn on Safe, Healthy, and Effective Training in Your 40s and Beyond

796

Ep. #389: Why Your Hip Flexors Are So Tight (and What to Do About It)

797

Ep. #388: My Top 5 Takeaways from Flow by Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi

798

Ep. #387: 8 Signs of Overtraining That Most People Don’t Know

799

Ep. #386: James Krieger on the Science of Diet Breaks and “Refeeds”

800

Ep. #385: Q&A: Monthly Fat Loss Targets, Sleep and Muscle Building, Adjusting Meal Plans for Fat Loss, and More . . .

801

Ep. #384: Are Compound Exercises Better Than Isolation Exercises?

802

Ep. #383: Motivation Monday: How to Motivate Yourself to Keep Working Out

803

Ep. #382: Mark Rippetoe on the Absolute Best Way to Get Rid of Elbow Pain

804

Ep. #381: What’s New and Exciting in February?

805

Ep. #380: How Rachel Lost 15 Pounds and 6% Body Fat in Just 90 Days

806

Ep. #379: Carter Good on How to Finally Stop Binge Eating

807

Ep. #378: Is Milk Bad For You? What 30 Studies Have to Say

808

Ep. #377: 11 Scientifically Proven Ways to Increase Your Bench Press

809

Ep. #376: Eric Helms on the Ketogenic Diet for Building Muscle

810

Ep. #375: Book Club Podcast: My Top 5 Takeaways from Meditations by Marcus Aurelius

811

Ep. #374: Kurtis Frank on the Best Functional Foods for Improving Health and Wellbeing

812

Ep. #373: Here’s the Best Evidence-Based Way to Tell If Someone Is on Steroids

813

Ep. #372: Motivation Monday: How to Know When “Good Enough” Is Good Enough

814

Ep. #371: Here’s How I Go About Setting and Achieving My Goals

815

Ep. #370: “Metabolic Damage” and “Starvation Mode,” Debunked by Science

816

Ep. #369: The “Secret” to Losing Your Face Fat and Double Chin

817

Ep. #368: Q&A: My Favorite Snacks, How to Train Abs while Cutting, Correcting Leg Muscle Imbalances, and More . . .

818

Ep. #367: What’s New and Exciting in January? Social Media Shenanigans, Protein Bars, and More . . .

819

Ep. #366: How Legion Coaching Helped Lyell Lose 37 Pounds & 15% Body Fat in 6 Months

820

Ep. #365: Dr. Stuart McGill on the Real Causes of Back Pain (and How to Fix It)

821

Ep. #364: The Definitive (and Practical) Guide to Muscle Hypertrophy

822

Ep. #363: How Long Does It Take to Get Six-Pack Abs?

823

Ep. #362: The Story of My 7-Figure Fitness Publishing Company

824

Ep. #361: The 3 Best (and Worst) Muscle Building Supplements

825

Ep. #360: My Top 5 Takeaways from The 48 Laws of Power by Robert Greene

826

Ep. #359: Ben Pakulski on What It’s Really Like to Be a Professional Bodybuilder

827

Ep. #358: Why CBD Oil Is Basically a Scam

828

Ep. #357: Motivation Monday: The Real Secret to Toughness (Probably Isn't What You Think)

829

Ep. #356: The Story of My 8-Figure Supplement Company Legion Athletics

830

Ep. #355: Is Autophagy the Secret to Health and Longevity? What 36 Studies Say

831

Ep. #354: How Steve Pulled Off a Perfect “Recomp” on my Bigger Leaner Stronger Program

832

Ep. #353: What’s New and Exciting? December Update (Holiday Edition!)

833

Ep. #352: Should You Do Cardio or Weightlifting First? What 20 Studies Say

834

Ep. #351: What’s New and Exciting in November?

835

Ep. #350: Motivation Monday: In Filth It Will Be Found

836

Ep. #349: 3 “Everyday” Weightlifting Mistakes That Keep People Small, Weak, and Frustrated

837

Ep. #348: The Ultimate Fitness Plan for Women

838

Ep. #347: How Luke “Recomped” on my Bigger Leaner Stronger Program

839

Ep. #346: Mark Rippetoe on the Absolute Easiest Way to Get Rid of Back Pain

840

Ep. #345: Should You Try the Carnivore Diet? What 74 Studies Say

841

Ep. #344: Book Club Podcast: My Top 5 Takeaways from Good to Great by Jim Collins

842

Ep. #343: Q&A: How Many Calories Should You Eat to Lose Fat? (And More!)

843

Ep. #342: Motivation Monday: What Got You Here (Probably) Won’t Get You There

844

Ep. #341: Dr. Mike Ruscio on How to Improve Your Gut Health (and Why)

845

Ep. #340: How to Lose Fat Faster With Fasted Cardio (and Keep Your Muscle)

846

Ep. #339: Kurtis Frank on the Science of Controlling Your Appetite

847

Ep. #338: How to Use Double Progression to Get More From Your Workouts

848

Ep. #337: Charlie Engle on Lessons Learned Beating Addiction, Running the Sahara, Going to Prison, and More

849

Motivation Monday: The Number-One Reason to Read (Is Not What You Think)

850

How Geoff Lost 79 Pounds & 25% Body Fat on my Bigger Leaner Stronger Program

851

How to Use Rest-Pause Training to Gain Muscle Faster

852

Book Club: My Top 5 Takeaways from Principles by Ray Dalio

853

6 Things You’ve Always Wanted to Know About Steroids

854

The Easy Way to Find and Fix Muscle Imbalances

855

Motivation Monday: What's More Important than Necessity?

856

How to Change Your Body Weight Set Point

857

Motivation Monday: How to Use “Environment Design” to Accomplish Your Goals Easier and Faster

858

Ep. #346: Mark Rippetoe on the Absolute Easiest Way to Get Rid of Back Pain

859

Ep. #326: Motivation Monday: Beware the “Self-Made” Myth

860

`Ep. #325: Rep Ranges, Life and Business Lessons, Supplements and Publishing, and More…

861

Ep. #326: Motivation Monday: Beware the “Self-Made” Myth

862

Ep. #323: Strauss Zelnick on Becoming Ageless, Dauntless, and Limitless

863

Ep. #322: The Best Way to Warm Up For Your Workouts

864

Ep. #321: The Complete Guide to the RPE Scale (and How to Use It)

865

Ep. #320: Motivation Monday: The Little Big Things About Building a Better You

866

Ep. #319: Ben Greenfield on How to Live a Longer, Healthier, and More Enjoyable Life

867

Ep. #318: Introducing The Little Black Book of Workout Motivation

868

Ep. #316: Marc Perry on How to Stay Super Lean Year Round (Without Hating Your Life)

869

Ep. #315: Motivation Monday: When You Can Do This, You Can Do Anything

870

Ep. #314: What Can BCAAs Actually Do For You? (According to Science)

871

Ep. #313: How Nick Lost 19 Pounds & 11% Body Fat In Just 90 Days

872

Ep. #312: James Clear on How to Build Effective Habits and Make Them Stick

873

Ep. #311: How to Safely and Healthily Lose Weight Fast

874

Ep. #310: Motivation Monday: The #1 Unspoken Rule of Success

875

Ep. #309: Mark Rippetoe on the Right (and Wrong) Ways to Deadlift

876

Ep. #308: Research Review: What’s the Best Rep Range for Building Muscle?

877

Ep. #308: Research Review: What’s the Best Rep Range for Building Muscle?

878

Ep. #306: Jeff Haden on the Biggest Motivation Myths That Are Holding You Back

879

Ep. #305: Motivation Monday: An Ode to the Gym

880

Ep. #304: My Interview with Lacey Dunn on Starting a Business, Book Publishing, and More

881

Ep. #303: Should You Use Supersets to Build Muscle Faster? What 18 Studies Say

882

Ep. #302: Motivation Monday: 3 Powerful Ways Working Out Makes You Better at Life

883

Ep. #301: This Is the Definitive Guide to HMB Supplementation

884

Ep. #300: The Easiest Cardio Workout You Can Do (That Actually Works)

885

Ep. #299: Success Story: How Esther Lost 13 Pounds & 12% Body Fat In Just 90 Days

886

Ep. #298: Motivation Monday: Why the Law of Large Numbers > Luck

887

Ep. #297: The Best & Worst Supplements to Boost Your Immune System (According to Science)

888

Ep. #296: The 3 Best (and Worst) Protein Powders for Muscle Growth

889

Ep. #295: Research Review: James Krieger on “How Much Does Training Frequency Matter?”

890

Ep. #294: Can You Still Be Healthy If You’re Overweight?

891

Ep. #293: Motivation Monday: If It’s Not a “Hell Yeah!” It’s a “Hell No!”

892

Ep. #292: The Definitive Guide to Synephrine Supplementation

893

Ep. #291: How to Lose Weight Without Counting Calories

894

Ep. #290: Anders Ericsson on The Truth About the “10,000 Hour Rule”

895

Ep. #289: 4 Ways to Improve Hunger Control and Weight Loss

896

Ep. #288: Motivation Monday: Are You a Fox or a Hedgehog?

897

Ep. #287: This Is Everything You Need to Know About Pea Protein

898

Ep. #286: How to Get Started with Intermittent Fasting in 5 Simple Steps

899

Do You Actually Want Sore Muscles? (Does It Mean Muscle Growth?)

900

Ep. #284: Everything You Need to Know About Carb and Fat Blockers

901

Ep. #283: Motivation Monday: The Power of Habit

902

Ep. #279: Mark Murphy on Why You Need to Create “H.A.R.D.” Goals Instead of “S.M.A.R.T.” Goals

903

Ep. #278: How Amy Lost 8 Pounds & 4% Body Fat In Just 90 Days

904

Ep. #277: Research Review: Greg Nuckols on if Lifting Weights Can Replace Cardio

905

Ep. #276: Motivation Monday: How the Stockdale Paradox Can Change Your Life

906

Ep. #275: Is Meditation as Great as Everyone Says? An Answer, According to 20 Studies

907

Ep. #274: How to Boost Your Muscle Recovery in 5 Simple Steps

908

Ep. #273: The Easiest Way to Maintain Your Muscle & Strength

909

The Best Breathing Technique for Lifting

910

Ep. #271: Motivation Monday: 6 Reasons to Get Fired Up For Your Workout

911

Ep. #270: Getting Super Lean, Strength Training, Book Publishing, and More with Ben Pakulski

912

Ep. #269: How to Know Exactly How Many Carbs You Should Eat

913

Ep. #268: Stephen Guise on the Power of Mini Habits

914

Ep. #267: 4 Proven Ways to Improve Your Squat

915

Ep. #266: Motivation Monday: The Danger of Thinking Big

916

Ep. #265: Mark Rippetoe on the Right (and Wrong) Ways to Squat

917

Ep. #264: Is a Low-Sugar Diet Actually Better For Weight Loss?

918

Ep. #263: How Wade Lost 14 Pounds & 6% Body Fat In Just 90 Days

919

Ep. #262: Which Form of Creatine is Most Effective?

920

Ep. #261: Motivation Monday: The Great “Work-Life Balance” Dilemma

921

Ep. #260: What Causes Water Retention and How to Get Rid Of It

922

Ep. #259: Do Infrared Saunas Work? What 23 Studies Say

923

Ep. #258: Motivation Monday: “Secrets” Don’t Work Unless You’ve Worked for Them

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Ep. #257: Can Spices, Herbs, and Essential Oils Improve Your Health?

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Ep. #256: Research Review: Greg Nuckols on the “Mind Muscle Connection” and Muscle Building

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Ep. #255: Motivation Monday: The Real Secret to Toughness Isn’t What You Think

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Ep. #254: How Much Sodium Per Day Is Good (and Bad) For You?

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Ep. #253: How to Reverse Diet Like a Pro in 3 Simple Steps

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Ep. #252: Geoff Colvin on Why Talent is Overrated (and What You Need Instead)

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Ep. #251: How Much Water Should I Drink? A Simple & Science-Based Answer

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Ep. #250: Motivation Monday: I Took A Cold Shower (Almost) Every Day for a Year. Here’s What Happened.

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Ep. #249: Alex Hutchinson on Pushing the Limits of Physical and Mental Performance

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Ep. #248: How to Lose Weight Faster in 5 Simple Steps

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Ep. #247: 5 Ways to Know if a Fitness Guru is Full of Sh…

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Ep. #246: 7 Proven Ways to Sleep Better Than Ever Before

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Ep. #245: Motivation Monday: The Steve Martin Method of Achieving Your Goals

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Ep. #244: Steve Magness on the Science of Achieving Peak Performance

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Ep. #243: How to Get Abs in 3 Simple Steps That Anyone Can Do

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Ep. #242: How Jared Lost 23 Pounds & 6% Body Fat In Just 90 Days

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Ep. #241: How to Successfully Clean Bulk In 6 Simple Steps

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Ep. #240: Motivation Monday: Are You Crazy Enough to Make Things Happen?

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Ep. #239: Legion Pulse vs. Pre JYM: Which Pre-Workout Is Better?

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Ep. #238: How Testosterone Levels Affect Muscle Growth and Fat Loss

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Ep. #237: Research Review: Dr. Mike Zourdos on Blood Flow Restriction Training

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Ep. #236: How to Get the Body You Want With Flexible Dieting

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Ep. #235: Motivation Monday: 3 Strategies for Failing in Business and Life

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Ep. #234: Why Work-Life Balance Is BS, 3 Books Everyone Should Read, My Daily Routine, and More…

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Ep. #233: How Much Fat Can You Gain in a Single Day of Bingeing?

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Ep. #232: Adam Schafer on Hard Life and Business Lessons Learned

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Ep. #231: How Much Protein You Should Eat to Build Muscle

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Ep. #230: Motivation Monday: The Zen of Achieving True Mastery

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Ep. #229: The Definitive Guide to Collagen Supplements

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Ep. #228: How to Get More Vascular in 4 (Mostly) Easy Steps

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Ep. #688: The Definitive Guide to Full-Body Workout Routines

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Ep. #226: Why You’re Not Losing Weight and What to Do About It

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Ep. #225: Motivation Monday: Why Managing Time Isn’t the Ultimate Key to Productivity

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Ep. #244: Here's Why You Should Read "Thinking, Fast and Slow"

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Ep. #223: How Cassandra Lost 25 Pounds & 6% Body Fat In Just 90 Days

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Ep. #222: Motivation Monday: Opportunity Doesn’t Knock–It Whispers

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Ep. #221: Everything You Need to Know About Estrogen Blockers

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Ep. #220: “Muscle Memory” is Real and Here’s How It Works

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Ep. #219: Research Review: Dr. Mike Zourdos on Training to Failure

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Ep. #218: How to Track Your Body Composition in 3 Simple Steps

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Ep. #217: Motivation Monday: Stop Waiting for Perfect (or Suffer the Consequences)

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Ep. #215: Is Weightlifting or Cardio Best for Weight Loss?

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Ep. #214: Jason Phillips on the Horrors of “Extreme” Metabolic Adaptation

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Ep. #213: Everything You Need to Know About Anterior Pelvic Tilt

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Ep. #212: Motivation Monday: Excuses or Progress: Choose One

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Ep. #211: Do Nitric Oxide Supplements Work? An Evidence-Based Review

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Ep. #210: The Top 5 Proven Ways to Build Muscle Faster

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Ep. #209: The Simple Science of Carb Cycling

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Ep. #208: Fitness at Any Age: Training in Your 20s, 30s, 40s, 50s and Beyond

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Ep. #207: Motivation Monday: The Easiest Way to Do Great Work (Isn't What You Think)

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Ep. #206: Here's Why You Should Read "The 22 Immutable Laws of Marketing"

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Ep. #205: How to Get Rid of Stomach Bloating in 5 Simple Steps

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How Legion Coaching Helped Wendy Get Her Best Body Ever In Just 90 Days

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Ep. #203: The Top 3 Reasons to Do High-Intensity Interval Training (HIIT)

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Ep. #202: Motivation Monday: Whatever You Do In Life…Don’t Forget Your Broom

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Ep. #201: What Are the 3 Best & Worst Nootropic Supplements?

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Ep. #200: The Big Problem With Visceral Fat (and How to Lose It)

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Ep. #199: Research Review: Dr. Eric Helms on Combining Cardio & Weightlifting

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My Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays Message For You

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Ep. #197: What Should You Eat Before Working Out?

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Ep. #196: Michael Moss on the “Dark Side” of Food Science

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Ep. #195: What Are the 3 Best & Worst Pre-Workout Supplements?

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Ep. #194: Motivation Monday: The Simplest “Secret” of Success That I Know

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Ep. #193: This Is Everything You Need to Know About Clenbuterol

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Ep. #192: Why Are People Skinny Fat and How Do You Fix It?

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Ep. #191: Why Belly Fat Is So Stubborn (and How to Lose It)

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Ep. #190: What Should You Eat After Working Out?

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Ep. #189: Motivation Monday: Why You Should Start With Why

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Ep. #188: Here's Why You Should Read "Deep Work"

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Ep. #187: How Many Calories Should You Eat to Gain Muscle Without Getting Fat?

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Ep. #186: Research Review: Dr. Eric Helms on German Volume Training

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Ep. #185: How Many Calories Should You Eat to Lose Fat & Not Muscle?

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Ep. #184: Motivation Monday: The Simple Science of Effective (and Ineffective) Goal Setting

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Ep. #183: Sal Di Stefano on Gut Health, HPA Axis Dysfunction, Mindful Eating, and More…

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Ep. #195: What Are the 3 Best & Worst Pre-Workout Supplements?

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Ep. #181: Does Protein Timing Really Matter for Building Muscle?

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Ep. #180: How Do You Build Muscle & Lose Fat at the Same Time?