DiscoverMuscle for Life with Mike MatthewsEp. #1186: Q&A: Deadlift Variations, Problem-Solving Tips, Best Foods for Gains, & More
Ep. #1186: Q&A: Deadlift Variations, Problem-Solving Tips, Best Foods for Gains, & More

Ep. #1186: Q&A: Deadlift Variations, Problem-Solving Tips, Best Foods for Gains, & More

Update: 2025-01-29
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In this episode, I discuss the best carb and calorie-efficient foods for muscle growth, how to optimize deadlift variations, my top tips for problem-solving, and lots more.


As always, these questions come directly from my Instagram followers, who take advantage of my weekly Q&As in my stories.


If you have a question you're dying to have answered, make sure you follow me on Instagram (@muscleforlifefitness) and look out for the Q&A posts. Your question might just make it into a podcast episode!


If you like this type of episode, let me know. Send me an email (mike@muscleforlife.com) or direct message me on Instagram. And if you don’t like it, let me know that too or how you think it could be better.



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Timestamps:


(00:00 ) Intro


(03:59 ) Behind neck press safer?


(05:58 ) Are you natural?


(06:15 ) Alcohol?


(06:44 ) Night shifts, thyroid issues


(08:05 ) Problem-solving tips?


(12:51 ) Trapper vs. sumo


(14:27 ) Trump conviction


(15:37 ) Eating disorders?


(19:37 ) Best recent books?


(31:17 ) Bulking/cutting duration


(32:05 ) Zone 2 during workouts?


(33:19 ) Carb-efficient foods?


(34:21 ) Favorite oblique exercises?


(35:01 ) CrossFitters jacked?


(35:46 ) Best reps for growth?


(37:57 ) Lean bulking tips?


(40:16 ) Why no Legion in stores?


(43:27 ) Kayaking step count?


(43:48 ) No TRT?




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Mentioned on the Show:


Whey+


Thinner Leaner Stronger


Coaching Page


The Story of Philosophy


The Martian: A Novel


Can't Hurt Me: Master Your Mind and Defy the Odds


Never Finished: Unshackle Your Mind and Win the War Within


The Four Pillars of Investing, Second Edition: Lessons for Building a Winning Portfolio


The Art of Strategy: A Game Theorist's Guide to Success in Business and Life

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Ep. #1186: Q&A: Deadlift Variations, Problem-Solving Tips, Best Foods for Gains, & More

Ep. #1186: Q&A: Deadlift Variations, Problem-Solving Tips, Best Foods for Gains, & More

Mike Matthews