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Muscle for Life with Mike Matthews

Building Muscle

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Last updated on Feb 11, 2025
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How to avoid and break through plateaus
59:43
When to deload/rest and why
39:27
What's the best workout split?
43:33
Live Q&A:  Muscle:fat bulking expectations, CLA for fat loss, lifting plateaus, and more...
1:05:52
How often you should change exercises, sitting and your health, and more...
1:12:02
Live Q&A: Gaining strength but not size, how long you should diet, and more!
1:13:04
Dell Farrell on the biggest fitness lessons for women
1:02:03
Mark Rippetoe on making gains in your 40s and beyond
1:01:22
New books...mini-bulks & cuts...and clinically effective trolling
49:56
How to build muscle and lose fat at the same time
1:12:32
Training and diet mistakes that stick you in a rut and the power of "mini-habits"
44:20
Q&A Part 3: Reverse pyramid training, genetic potential, organic food, and more...
34:39
Interview with Mark Rippetoe on CrossFit, exercise science, strength potentials, and more...
1:05:01
5 fitness mistakes that almost made me quit and Steve Martin's "secret to success"
36:31
The best supplements for muscle growth
16:36
The Ultimate Shoulder Workout: The Best Shoulder Exercises for Big Delts
17:13
Does when and how often you eat protein affect muscle growth?
8:17
The best chest workout for building big, strong pecs
13:56
Common cutting and bulking mistakes that prevent gains
17:15
JC Deen on building a great body and great life
54:47
Best rep ranges for muscle growth, boosting testosterone naturally, and more...
1:12:58
Best protein powder for building muscle, signs of overtraining, laws for happy living, and more...
1:04:34
How to Maximize Muscle Growth Without Getting Fat
24:37
Spotting fake natties, training weak points, diet cravings, and more...
46:39
Legion Live Q&A:  How fast can you gain fat, dealing with haters, 2016 plans, and more...
1:19:42
How long to start losing muscle?
6:59
Tips for teen weightlifting and bodybuilding (age, diet, training, do's and dont's, etc.)
50:16
Which "muscle building supplements" work and which don't?
57:19
Motivation Monday: The Power of a Game Worth Playing
13:27
Is Getting Stronger Really the Best Way to Gain Muscle?
25:40
Motivation Monday: The Ancient Art of Sacrifice
32:00
Should You Cut or Bulk? A Simple Science-Based Answer (2017)
4:59
The Ultimate Guide to Female Muscle Growth
33:53
Motivation Monday: 16 Destructive Things You Have to Stop Doing to Be Happy
15:18
What's the Best Protein for Building Muscle? A Simple Science-Based Answer (2017)
4:11
The Definitive Guide to the “Push Pull Legs” Routine
37:38
Motivation Monday: Success Isn’t Always What You Think
16:32
Should You Eat Protein Before Bed? A Simple Science-Based Answer (2017)
4:14
How to Create the Ultimate Shoulder Workout (2017)
7:38
How to Get a Bigger and Rounder Butt in Just 30 Days (2017)
14:35
How Much Muscle Can You Build Naturally?
40:07
Should You Take Fat Loss Supplements When Bulking? (2017)
6:47
This Is Everything You Need to Know About SARMs
20:48
Motivation Monday: I Will Not Train Until...
9:39
Motivation Monday: The Problem With “Finding Your Passion”
14:48
How Do You Build Muscle & Lose Fat at the Same Time? (2017)
16:56
Does Protein Timing Really Matter for Building Muscle?
24:18
Research Review: Dr. Eric Helms on German Volume Training
27:48
How Many Calories Should You Eat to Gain Muscle Without Getting Fat? (2017)
16:10
What Should You Eat After Working Out? (2017)
10:25
Fitness at Any Age: Training in Your 20s, 30s, 40s, 50s and Beyond (2018)
17:02
The Simple Science of Carb Cycling
41:14
Do Nitric Oxide Supplements Work? An Evidence-Based Review
13:38
The Top 5 Proven Ways to Build Muscle Faster (2018)
23:24
How to Track Your Body Composition in 3 Simple Steps (2018)
13:52
Everything You Need to Know About Estrogen Blockers
22:53
“Muscle Memory” is Real and Here’s How It Works (2018)
12:06
The Definitive Guide to Full-Body Workouts
29:43
How Much Protein You Should Eat to Build Muscle (2018)
11:21
How Testosterone Levels Affect Muscle Growth and Fat Loss (2018)
10:56
How to Successfully Clean Bulk In 6 Simple Steps (2018)
27:06
Motivation Monday: The Real Secret to Toughness Isn’t What You Think
14:22
Research Review: Greg Nuckols on the “Mind Muscle Connection” and Muscle Building
27:36
How Wade Lost 14 Pounds & 6% Body Fat In Just 90 Days
50:24
Which Form of Creatine is Most Effective? (2018)
5:44
Mark Rippetoe on the Right (and Wrong) Ways to Squat
59:12
The Easiest Way to Maintain Your Muscle & Strength
21:20
How to Boost Your Muscle Recovery in 5 Simple Steps (2018)
14:17
How Amy Lost 8 Pounds & 4% Body Fat In Just 90 Days
51:50
Motivation Monday: The Power of Habit
16:16
Do You Actually Want Sore Muscles? (Does It Mean Muscle Growth?)
23:08
This Is Everything You Need to Know About Pea Protein
19:04
Motivation Monday: If It’s Not a “Hell Yeah!” It’s a “Hell No!”
18:17
Research Review: James Krieger on “How Much Does Training Frequency Matter?”
36:56
The 3 Best (and Worst) Protein Powders for Muscle Growth (2018)
15:10
Motivation Monday: 3 Powerful Ways Working Out Makes You Better at Life
29:11
Everything You Need to Know About Pre-Workout Nutrition (2018)
15:12
Should You Use Supersets to Build Muscle Faster? What 18 Studies Say
42:58
Proper Breathing Technique for Weightlifting | Valsalva Maneuver
8:22
How Dangerous Is Weightlifting? What 20 Studies Have to Say
24:39
Research Review: What’s the Best Rep Range for Building Muscle?
38:08
4 Breakthrough Tips to Increase Your Squat (You Haven't Tried Yet)
10:47
The Complete Guide to the RPE Scale (and How to Use It)
32:21
The Best Way to Warm Up For Your Workouts (2018)
10:29
How to Change Your Body Weight Set Point
30:58
The Easy Way to Find and Fix Muscle Imbalances
31:07
6 Things You’ve Always Wanted to Know About Steroids
36:57
How to Use Rest-Pause Training to Gain Muscle Faster
31:41
How to Use Double Progression to Get More From Your Workouts
13:57
The Ultimate Fitness Plan for Women
35:32
3 "Everyday" Weightlifting Mistakes That Keep People Small, Weak, and Frustrated
18:00
Should You Do Cardio or Weightlifting First? What 20 Studies Say
14:29
Here's the Best Evidence-Based Way to Tell If Someone Is on Steroids
54:43
Are Compound Exercises Better Than Isolation Exercises?
33:15
Q&A: Monthly Fat Loss Targets, Sleep and Muscle Building, and More !
30:25
8 Signs of Overtraining That Most People Don’t Know
25:18
How Jake Gained 20 Pounds of Muscle on My Bigger Leaner Stronger Program
1:08:19
How to Get Stronger Than Ever in 3 Simple Steps (2019)
29:00
Dr. Mike Israetel on Breaking Through Muscle Gain Plateaus
1:02:16
How Fast Do You Lose Muscle When You Stop Working Out? (2019)
17:37