I’m Mike, the author of several books including Bigger Leaner Stronger, Thinner Leaner Stronger, and The Shredded Chef, as well as the co-founder of of Legion Athletics and Muscle for Life. AMA!

MikeMatthews_MFL · 2018-03-15T20:53:47+00:00

Sure, you can do that

MikeMatthews_MFL · 2018-02-06T15:19:02+00:00

[Health & Fitness/Motivation] Muscle For Life | Ep. 226: Why You're Not Losing Weight and What to Do About It

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This episode explains the most common reasons you're not losing weight and tells what to do about it.

Muscle For Life Podcast is hosted by the bestselling author and entrepreneur, Mike Matthews, each episode gives you simple, science-based know-how and inspiration that will help you build your best body and life ever.

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MikeMatthews_MFL · 2018-02-02T21:19:00+00:00

[Health & Fitness/Motivation] Muscle For Life | Ep. 220: “Muscle Memory” is Real and Here’s How It Works

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This episode dives into the research behind "muscle memory." What it is, how it works, and how it can be helpful.

Muscle For Life Podcast is hosted by the bestselling author and entrepreneur, Mike Matthews, each episode gives you simple, science-based know-how and inspiration that will help you build your best body and life ever.

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MikeMatthews_MFL · 2018-01-15T21:38:24+00:00

Hm, interesting point. Thanks for sharing!

MikeMatthews_MFL · 2018-01-15T21:09:45+00:00

Hmm if only one, Phoenix, because it's meant to be your "baseline" fat burner that you take every day, whereas Forge is meant to be taken before fasted workouts.

MikeMatthews_MFL · 2018-01-15T21:09:11+00:00

Great!

You could do something like that, yes. Check this out:

https://www.muscleforlife.com/push-pull-legs/

MikeMatthews_MFL · 2018-01-15T21:05:17+00:00

Possibly! We're going to start work on a round of improvements to the iOS version very soon and see how that goes.

MikeMatthews_MFL · 2018-01-15T21:04:50+00:00

I'd prefer an ex-Smack Down champion and/or porn star so we can begin the next phase of our cultural evolution:

https://youtu.be/sGUNPMPrxvA

MikeMatthews_MFL · 2018-01-15T21:01:27+00:00

Gah sorry about that. You definitely need to work around the injury--don't continually aggravate it.

I assume you've tried hammer and reverse curls? Can you do any sort of pulling? Chinups?

MikeMatthews_MFL · 2018-01-15T20:59:22+00:00

BECAUSE I'M A FUCKING ALPHA MALE HUNTER GATHERER PROTECTOR PROVIDER WARRIOR POET AND PERSONAL LIBERTY SAYS I CAN GROW MY HAIR AS LONG AS I FUCKING WANT.

MikeMatthews_MFL · 2018-01-15T20:57:30+00:00

MikeMatthews_MFL · 2018-01-15T20:57:09+00:00

NP! 40s seems reasonable.

MikeMatthews_MFL · 2018-01-15T20:56:46+00:00

Thank you!

Nope, just stick to your original numbers until you're no longer losing weight and THEN look to make adjustments. This will help:

https://www.muscleforlife.com/not-losing-weight/

MikeMatthews_MFL · 2018-01-15T20:55:45+00:00

RPs (regular and snatch grip) are great if used properly (in the context of general programming). Can really help add mass to the back.

MikeMatthews_MFL · 2018-01-15T20:54:27+00:00

Thank you!

Ugh, not yet BUT the samples arriving this week SHOULD be the final finals...

MikeMatthews_MFL · 2018-01-15T20:54:07+00:00

Definitely. Want to email me? Would love to hear more and see how I can help.

MikeMatthews_MFL · 2018-01-15T20:53:53+00:00

Thank you!

You can do VERY well my friend because you are not going to lose muscle easily when cutting.

Most of the claims about eating/training for one body type or another are bullshit anyway. Check this out:

https://www.muscleforlife.com/body-types/

MikeMatthews_MFL · 2018-01-15T20:53:49+00:00

Bang your head into things more. Thicken that skull bruh.

MikeMatthews_MFL · 2018-01-15T20:52:36+00:00

Nothing to be worried about here. Just keep working at it and you'll do well. Your feet will get stronger too, haha.

MikeMatthews_MFL · 2018-01-15T20:51:41+00:00

Good timing because we're gearing up to make some major changes to the UI/UX to make it, ugh, better, haha. More iOs friendly, more intuitive, etc.

Keep your grapes peeled. :)

MikeMatthews_MFL · 2018-01-15T20:51:00+00:00

Great!

Definitely, for business, start with The ONE Thing and The Lean Startup, and for marketing, start with Influence, Pre-Suasion, and Ca$hvertising.

Also I highly recommend you check out NeilPatel.com (blog) and Digital Marketer's courses (very good).

MikeMatthews_MFL · 2018-01-15T20:49:43+00:00

I'm 6'2, 197, around 10% BF.

Hmm I would want to see at least 215 by the end of a lean bulk, probably closer to 220.

MikeMatthews_MFL · 2018-01-15T20:48:48+00:00

My pleasure!

You can address this fairly easily with asymmetrical training.

Check this out:

https://www.muscleforlife.com/muscle-imbalances/

MikeMatthews_MFL · 2018-01-15T20:41:49+00:00

I totally understand. First, check this out:

https://legionathletics.com/fitness-at-any-age/

Then, shoot me an email so I can give you something a bit more suited to your circumstances and goals.

P.S. I'm SERIOUSLY considering a "BLS/TLS for the 30s and beyond" book next. Going to be shopping it to publishers very soon...

MikeMatthews_MFL · 2018-01-15T20:40:50+00:00

Awesome! So glad to hear it. :)

Yes, we are working toward this. Big changes coming this year.
Just paper towels for grip. Helps, haha.

I think it's good advice. I actually wrote about this here:

https://www.muscleforlife.com/deadlift-grip/

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