Protein shakes are to bodybuilding what helmets are to soldiers—a tool that’s inextricably linked to their trade. After all, you’ve probably heard that you should eat more protein if you want to build muscle, and what easier way to consume said protein than drinking a few protein shakes throughout the day? If you’ve dug around…

Is a DHEA Supplement Like Steroids? – Legion Athletics 0 Written by Michael Matthews   Today we’re talking about DHEA supplements. This is a popular supplement because DHEA can influence your hormones.  Many people believe if you can enhance your hormones, you can look better, perform better, feel better, and more. That’s true because healthy…

When most people get into lifting weights, they’re possessed by a single question:  “How fast can I gain muscle?”  And the answer is much harder to puzzle out than you’d think at first blush.  Some people urge caution and press you to “focus on the process” and “let the gains come.” Others (usually with something…

How Josephine Used Thinner Leaner Stronger to Drop 5 Pounds and Gain Strength – Legion Athletics 0 Written by Michael Matthews “I am, without a doubt, more confident.” What has happened so far on the program? Initially, I lost 8 lbs on my first cutting phase, which started in April. I went from 128 lbs…

Does Energy Flux Matter When Dieting? – Legion Athletics 0 Written by Michael Matthews  I’ve churned through over 150,000 emails, social media comments and messages, and blog comments in the last 6 years. And that means I’ve fielded a ton of questions. As you can imagine, some questions pop up more often than others, and…

Many people think veganism and bodybuilding are mutually exclusive. You know, like oil and water . . . toothpaste and coffee . . . Apple and Microsoft . . . anathema. Well, they’re wrong. You absolutely can do both. But you have to know what you’re doing. That’s because vegan bodybuilding diets are easier to…

“Knees-Over-Toes-Guy” Ben Patrick on Fixing Painful and Dysfunctional Knees – Legion Athletics 0 Home / Blog / Podcast / “Knees-Over-Toes-Guy” Ben Patrick on Fixing Painful and Dysfunctional Knees Written by Michael Matthews   If you (k)need help with your knees (har har), this podcast is for you.  That’s because I’m having a chat with Ben…

The push pull workout routine is one of my favorite workout splits for building a strong and muscular upper body. The gist of a push pull workout is simple: you do a handful of exercises for both your pushing (chest, triceps, shoulders) and pulling (back, biceps) muscles.  It’s worth noting right off the bat that…

Here’s Why You Should Track Your Reps in Reserve – Legion Athletics 0 1625670586 1625716740 — DAYS — HOURS — MINUTES — SECONDS Written by Michael Matthews   This podcast is all about reps in reserve (RIR). Specifically, I’ll discuss what that is and why you should be tracking it in your workouts. If you’re…

Chances are good you found this article because you think you may have “man boobs.” And, chances are also good you’re willing to do just about anything to get rid of them. And I’d also wager you haven’t had much luck so far, and that you’re beginning to think that your genetics are to blame…