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Jan 2024
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Ep. #1130: Q&A: Wine and Fat Loss, Build...

MIKE MATTHEWS
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How can you manage lower back pain during workouts? What's really happening when you're feeling full on a calorie deficit? And is the X-3 Bar a worthwhile investment?

In this episode, I'll explore these topics and many more, giving you the insights you need to adjust your fitness routine effectively while ensuring long-term health and performance.

As always, these questions come directly from myInstagram followers, who take advantage of my weekly Q&As in my stories. If you have a question you're dying to have answered, make sure you follow me on Instagram (@muscleforlifefitness) and look out for the Q&A posts. Your question might just make it into a podcast episode!

If you like this type of episode, let me know. Send me an email (mike@muscleforlife.com) or direct message me on Instagram. And if you don’t like it, let me know that too or how you think it could be better.

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(1:02) - Tips for encouraging a male partner to work out and eat better?

(1:46) - Favorite dictator?

(2:21) - Feeling full in a calorie deficit, what's going on?

(5:29) - Whose cocaine was it at the White House?

(5:58) - For weight loss, is it better to do more reps with lower weights or higher weight with fewer reps?

(9:10) - Thoughts on the X3 Bar?

(13:27) - Lower back getting tight after a couple of sets of deadlifts and squats, any solution?

(18:05) - Try Whey+ risk-free today! Go to buylegion.com/whey and use coupon code MUSCLE to save 20% or get double reward points!

(20:41) - Is it okay to just supplement vitamin D if the sun feels too strong?

(21:37) - Why does the new Legion cookie have multiple sugars and sweeteners?

(23:15) - Do you have any comments on the state of the union?

(23:51) - Noticing a lack of meme content, is everything alright?

(24:17) - Biceps curl: start with palms facing up or hammer grip to palms up rotation?

(25:40) - Why are you the best fitness influencer on the internet?

(26:21) - Thoughts on NMN supplements?

(27:53) - Are ice baths good for recovery and what temperature is too low?

(30:29) - What are the odds of tearing a muscle at the joint?

(32:14) - Best way to develop your aerobic base?

(32:38) - Your take on wine and fat loss?

(33:33) - Advice on starting a business?


Mentioned on the Show:Try Whey+ risk-free today! Go to buylegion.com/whey and use coupon code MUSCLE to save 20% or get double reward points!

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