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Q&A: Pre-Hab, Ideal Cutting Protocol, and Doing a Single Cycle of Steroids – Legion Athletics 0 X X X X X Home / Blog / Podcast / Q&A: Pre-Hab, Ideal Cutting Protocol, and Doing a Single Cycle of Steroids Written by Michael Matthews I’ve churned through over 150,000 emails, social media comments and messages, and…

How Max Used Bigger Leaner Stronger to Lose 29 Pounds and 8.5% Body Fat – Legion Athletics 0 X X X X X Written by Michael Matthews “I believe I am more confident, and I genuinely feel better.” How many months’ progress do your pictures represent? What were your stats for each picture? These pictures…

Buying fitness gifts can be tricky. Not because there’s a shortage of ideas, mind you—a quick internet search will unearth a slew of articles and blog posts about the best gifts for gymgoers. The problem is the recommendations in these articles are geared toward “less discerning” fitness folk, if you know what I mean:  Ankle…

It’s Charity Week at Legion Athletics – Will You Help? 0 X X X X X Written by Michael Matthews I don’t know about you, but I believe the world can never have enough heroes. These are the people who give us everything that’s beautiful, good, and real. I also believe that every one of…

Says You! Low-Bar vs. High-Bar Squats, Recreational Weed, and Fasting For Health – Legion Athletics 0 Home / Blog / Podcast / Says You! Low-Bar vs. High-Bar Squats, Recreational Weed, and Fasting For Health Written by Michael Matthews   I’ve written and recorded a lot of evidence-based content over the years on just about everything…

Key Takeaways The trap-bar deadlift is one of the most underrated exercises you can do. It’s about as good as the barbell deadlift for gaining muscle and strength, and most people find it more comfortable, easier to learn, and forgiving on their lower back. Learning proper trap-bar deadlift technique boils down to developing a few…

The 4 Best Workout Splits for Women (According to Science) – Legion Athletics 0 Home / Blog / Podcast / The 4 Best Workout Splits for Women (According to Science) Written by Michael Matthews Evidence Based Here’s a ground truth about getting in shape: The same principles that drive muscle growth in men also work…

The Best of Muscle for Life: Staying Super Lean, How Much Cardio, and the “Self-Made” Myth – Legion Athletics 0 Home / Blog / Podcast / The Best of Muscle for Life: Staying Super Lean, How Much Cardio, and the “Self-Made” Myth Written by Michael Matthews   I’ve recorded hundreds of episodes of Muscle for…

Q&A: Volume When Cutting, Training by Muscle Fiber Type, and Best Tip for 40+ Lifters – Legion Athletics 0 Home / Blog / Podcast / Q&A: Volume When Cutting, Training by Muscle Fiber Type, and Best Tip for 40+ Lifters Written by Michael Matthews I’ve churned through over 150,000 emails, social media comments and messages,…