Browse any online or brick-and-mortar supplement store, and you’ll find a plethora of supplements for building muscle. So many, in fact, that it can be difficult to know which supplements work for muscle growth and which are completely bogus. The truth is that most weightlifting supplements being sold as the “best supplements for muscle growth”…

Joelle Samantha on Overcoming Orthorexia – Legion Athletics 0 Written by Michael Matthews   If you like fresh content on a subject I haven’t touched on before, you’re going to love this episode.  That’s because I’m chatting with Joelle Samantha all about orthorexia, which is an eating disorder that focuses on food quality and “purity.”…

Yes, you should incline bench press.  Although you don’t have to incline bench press to build chest mass, doing so will probably make your pecs appear more proportional, balanced, and “aesthetic.” Some people disagree, though. They say that the incline bench press is a fine exercise for your chest and shoulders, but it doesn’t offer…

The words “bulking” and “cutting” tend to stir conflicting emotions. Bulking is marked by big, satisfying meals, vigorous workouts, and pleasing pumps, but it’s also marred by higher body fat levels and a loss of muscle definition and vascularity.  Cutting is the opposite—meals are smaller and less satiating, your workouts sag, and your muscles feel…

Everything You Need To Know About Curcumin Supplements – Legion Athletics 0 Home / Blog / Podcast / Everything You Need To Know About Curcumin Supplements Written by Michael Matthews   Curcumin seems to be gaining momentum in the supplement space, and it’s not too surprising why. Studies show it has a number of health…

The incline dumbbell press is one of my all-time favorite chest exercises. It trains all of your “pushing” muscles (pecs, shoulders, and triceps) simultaneously and allows you to move heavy weights, making it a time efficient way to build your upper body. It’s a cut above many other chest exercises, too, because it’s particularly good…

One of the most perplexing aspects of the Covid pandemic has been attempting to understand how dangerous it is for different cohorts of people.  Early on, many health experts claimed that contracting Covid was perilous for just about everyone, including young, healthy people and small children. The media seized on this opportunity to spread fear,…

How Robert Used Bigger Leaner Stronger to Lose 60 Pounds and 11% of Body Fat – Legion Athletics 0 Written by Michael Matthews “I have never had this much confidence. I look for a reason to take my shirt off now hahaha.” How many months’ progress do your pictures represent? What were your stats for…

The Best Of Muscle For Life: Controlling Your Appetite, Truth About Steroids, and The ONE Thing – Legion Athletics 0 Home / Blog / Podcast / The Best Of Muscle For Life: Controlling Your Appetite, Truth About Steroids, and The ONE Thing Written by Michael Matthews   I’ve recorded hundreds of episodes of Muscle for…

Recently, someone asked how I maintain a sense of urgency and necessity instead of resting on my oars. You may think this is where I crib some quotes on embracing our mortality, prioritizing the present, and preventing procrastination. Or confess that my meat and bones are quickened by an ancient blood pact with my Gorgon…