Most guys would rather have big pecs, shoulders, and biceps over a big set of wheels, and who can fault them?  Having a muscular, defined upper body feels and looks good. That said, the fact that you’re reading this tells me that you understand the importance of having big, strong legs, too.  Not only do…

Ask anyone what it takes to become a regional, world, or Olympic champion, and they’ll probably say something like “talent,” “dedication,” and “luck.” While these answers are hard to argue with, they aren’t very specific or actionable. What talents were most helpful in driving their success? What were they dedicated to? How did luck manifest…

Jason McCarthy on the Transforming Our Body and Life with Rucking – Legion Athletics 0 1623853336 1623988740 — DAYS — HOURS — MINUTES — SECONDS Home / Blog / Podcast / Jason McCarthy on the Transforming Our Body and Life with Rucking Written by Michael Matthews In this podcast, I chat with Jason McCarthy, the…

Can You Grow New Muscle Cells? | Legion 0 1623851312 1623988740 — DAYS — HOURS — MINUTES — SECONDS Written by Michael Matthews Evidence Based Probably not, at least not without taking steroids. And if it does occur, it’s probably just the result of lifting weights properly for years on end, rather than something you…

Plant-based meat alternatives have soared in popularity lately, but they’re actually nothing new. Tofu has been used as a meat substitute across Asia for centuries, and once upon a time even the Kellogg’s company dipped their toe in the “meatless meat” market with their peanut-based meat alternative, Nuttose. Things are a little different now, though. …

Nothing oozes “alpha male” like a set of broad shoulders. While I felt a little slimy writing that sentence, it’s supported by science. Not only do broad shoulders set you apart as stronger and more physically dominant than other men, they’re one of the most important traits women look for when choosing a mate. This…

Ep. #762: These Are the Best Supplements For Improving Your Focus – Legion Athletics 0 1623678742 1623988740 — DAYS — HOURS — MINUTES — SECONDS Written by Michael Matthews   In this podcast, you’re going to learn about supplements that can help you focus better. The ability to control your attention and focus for extended…

How Ryan Used Bigger Leaner Stronger to Lose 39 Pounds and 11% of Body Fat – Legion Athletics 0 Written by Michael Matthews “I feel so much better! It positively affects almost every aspect of my life now.” How many months’ progress do your pictures represent? What were your stats for each picture? 10 months….

Learning how to count macros is one of the highest leverage steps you can take to get and stay in shape.  Doing so allows you to build muscle and lose fat on cue, while eating whatever you want, and with no need to obsess over “eating clean,” precise meal times, or other dietary shibboleths.  In…

Here’s Exactly How I’m Training Right Now – Legion Athletics 0 Written by Michael Matthews   Many people who follow me on Instagram after reading my book Bigger Leaner Stronger have been asking about my workouts lately.  That’s because I’ve been posting my daily workouts in my stories, and what I’ve been doing doesn’t match…