Q&A: Liver King Scandal, Home Saunas, Hip Thrust Hype, Overcoming Strength Plateaus, and More

Muscle for Life with Mike Matthews

Are home saunas worth it? Should you wear a glucose monitor? What are my thoughts on the Liver King scandal? Tips on reducing muscle soreness and beating a strength plateau. Why am I not more jacked? Do hip thrusts live up to the hype? All of that and more in this Q&A podcast.

Over on Instagram, I’ve started doing weekly Q&As in the stories, and it occurred to me that many podcast listeners might enjoy hearing these questions and my short answers. So, instead of talking about one thing in an episode, I’m going to cover a variety of questions. And keep in mind some of these questions are just for fun. :)

So if you want to ask me questions in my Instagram stories, follow me on Instagram (@muscleforlifefitness), and if I answer your question there, it might just make it onto an episode of the podcast!

If you like this type of episode, let me know. Send me an email ([e-mail]) 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.

Timestamps:

(0:00) - Find the Perfect Strength Training Program for You: www.muscleforlife.show/trainingquiz

(2:34) - What do you and your wife use for birth control?

(6:15) - Is a home sauna worth it?

(10:40) - What tips do you have for busting through strength plateaus?

(12:10) - I love working out but struggle with calorie intake. Do you have any tips?

(15:42) - Are hip thrusts overrated or are they worth the hype?

(17:04) - What are your thoughts on the Liver King?

(20:28) - What does science say about NAC and glycine supplementation?

(21:34) - Will you make bug protein powder?

(23:12) - How do I determine the amount of fish oil I need to take?

(26:08) - Squats hurt my lower back, is it my form or am I lifting too heavy?

(27:57) - Why are you not more jacked?

(35:05) - Are morning workouts better than evening workouts?

(35:41) - Why are you doing 3 sets vs 4 sets?

(37:47) - Does a Green supplement cover all my micro nutrient needs?

(38:19) - What are your thoughts on glucose monitors?

(40:11) - What is the maximum number of squats and deadlift sets you should do in a week to allow rest in the lower back?

(40:35) - Are regular dips better than the dip machine?

(41:48) - Is fast food two times a week bad?

(42:31) - How can I reduce muscle soreness?

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Find the Perfect Strength Training Program for You in Just 60 Seconds: http://www.muscleforlife.show/trainingquiz