Muscle for Life with Mike Matthews

Ep. #75: Legion Live Q&A: How Fast Can You Gain Fat, Dealing With Haters, 2016 Plans, and More...


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This episode is a recording of my last live Q&A I did over at Legion and in it I take questions on how much fat you can gain in one meal, my way of dealing with haters, what's in store for Legion and MFL in 2016, and more...

QUESTIONS FROM THIS Q&A:

04:12 - Creatine or no creatine? Loading vs non loading?

05:53 - Are you going to do a contest this year?

07:59 - Is there a limit to how many calories the body can store from one single meal?

13:31 - Any underwear advice? Anything that fits my waist rides up on my thighs.

14:26 - In relation to bulking, what would you consider "too small" of a surplus?

21:24 - What's your best advice if you get sick with food poisoning?

23:04 - Any plans on coming out with new or seasonal flavors of Legion Whey?

24:27 - Can probiotic supplements diminish weight gain?

26:04 - How do you spot fake female natties? Not just steroid use, but if a woman has booty implants or just amazing genetics and sound training? (I.e. Jen Selter, J Lo, etc.)

28:30 - Is 70g fat considered low enough for a high-carb cheat day/meal?

32:58 - What type of music pumps you up in the gym?

34:11 - When you are reverse dieting can you still have a cheat meal?

35:04 - Can you talk about how to best go about prep for a show or photoshoot?

37:58 - On dumbbell bench press Sergio Oliva Sr. and Ronnie Coleman stopped short of the top because they felt it worked triceps more than chest. What is your technique and why?

39:35 - What ratio of weight gain should be muscle if lean bulking correctly?

40:02 - Updated on the Stacked workout app?

40:54 - I recently moved my workouts to the morning so I could lift fasted with Forge. Deadlifts seem much harder, any tips?

42:38 - I've been getting some nagging soreness in my elbow post workout. What supplements would you recommend?

46:17 - What do you think about energy drinks?

48:17 - What is your advice on training clients that want to train one day a week?

50:33 - Does alcohol on the weekend screw up results?

51:47 - How do you keep your fat as low as possible? How low-fat can you go?

52:44 - What's your foot position for the Leg Press?

54:21 - What's your lowest round of golf?

55:06 - What's your max ass to grass squat?

56:10 - Can I make muscle gains if I train fasted and do not eat until 5 hours after my workout?

57:26 - How do you deal with family or friends hating on you?

1:00:10 - I'm hitting all my macros but I'm waking up in the morning bloated. Is it from carbs late at night?

1:00:43 - What do you recommend if you "mess up" on bulking by overeating?

1:03:06 - Have you ever encountered any problems with getting lightheaded during a workout?

1:03:59 - When bulking will you eventually have to up your cals?

1:04:57 - For a female following your plan what do we do when we reach a plateau on the heaviness of weights?

1:05:38 - I'm having issues keeping my calories low enough to cut at this time of year, any suggestions?

1:07:03 - Will your supplements ever go into retail?

1:08:37 - What are your plans for Legion and Muscle for Life for 2016?

1:11:04 - What advice do you have for weightlifting on a Ketogenic Diet?

1:11:40 - You are on a desert island and you find a huge supply of either peanut butter or Nutella. Which do you choose?

1:12:16 - What are some tips to improve sleep?

1:14:27 - What are your thoughts on diet breaks?

1:15:07 - What do you think about moving straight back to maintenance after a cut vs reverse dieting?

1:16:27 - What should I

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