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Jan 2025
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Ep. #1186: Q&A: Deadlift Variations, Pro...

MIKE MATTHEWS
About this episode

In this episode, I discuss the best carb and calorie-efficient foods for muscle growth, how to optimize deadlift variations, my top tips for problem-solving, and lots more.

As always, these questions come directly from my Instagram followers, who take advantage of my weekly Q&As in my stories.

If you have a question you're dying to have answered, make sure you follow me on Instagram (@muscleforlifefitness) and look out for the Q&A posts. Your question might just make it into a podcast episode!

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

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Timestamps:

(00:00) Intro

(03:59) Behind neck press safer?

(05:58) Are you natural?

(06:15) Alcohol?

(06:44) Night shifts, thyroid issues

(08:05) Problem-solving tips?

(12:51) Trapper vs. sumo

(14:27) Trump conviction

(15:37) Eating disorders?

(19:37) Best recent books?

(31:17) Bulking/cutting duration

(32:05) Zone 2 during workouts?

(33:19) Carb-efficient foods?

(34:21) Favorite oblique exercises?

(35:01) CrossFitters jacked?

(35:46) Best reps for growth?

(37:57) Lean bulking tips?

(40:16) Why no Legion in stores?

(43:27) Kayaking step count?

(43:48) No TRT?


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Mentioned on the Show:

Whey+

Thinner Leaner Stronger

Coaching Page

The Story of Philosophy

The Martian: A Novel

Can't Hurt Me: Master Your Mind and Defy the Odds

Never Finished: Unshackle Your Mind and Win the War Within

The Four Pillars of Investing, Second Edition: Lessons for Building a Winning Portfolio

The Art of Strategy: A Game Theorist's Guide to Success in Business and Life

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