Q&A: Restarting Training After a Break, Bicep Strength Imbalances, Gym Shaming, & More

Published: Aug. 18, 2023, 10 a.m.

Wondering how to kickstart your training after a long break? Is gym shaming a good or bad thing? What would I be doing with my life if I hadn\u2019t started Legion?\xa0

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In this episode, I address these questions and more, sourced from my Instagram followers who participate in my regular Q&A posts.

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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!

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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\u2019t like it, let me know that too or how you think it could be better.

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Timestamps:\n(0:00) - Please leave a review of the show wherever you listen to podcasts and make sure to subscribe!

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(1:27) - How should someone approach training after a month-long break and what pitfalls should they avoid?

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(3:44) - Who's the preferred choice for 2024: DeSantis or Trump?

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(5:52) - Is it essential to progress through all the BLS phases, or can one remain in phase one indefinitely?

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(7:09) - What's your take on the recent spate of chemical train derailments?

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(8:17) - How do you view the behavior of women shaming men at the gym?

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(9:19) - Is it typical for one's non-dominant bicep to be weaker than the other?

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(10:26) - My free quiz to answer all your diet questions: www.muscleforlife.show/dietquiz

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(11:12) - Can you suggest top hamstring exercises ideal for garage setups?

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(11:31) - What's your perspective on the carnivore diet?

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(12:10) - Why continue intensive training even after hitting one's genetic potential?

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(13:21) - Has AI technology replaced you, and are we still hearing the real Mike?

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(14:01) - If you hadn\u2019t started Legion, what do you envision as your career path?

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(17:09) - Did you attend college and what was your major?

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(20:51) - Can increased muscle mass play a role in cancer prevention?

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(21:20) - What differentiates lying leg curls from seated leg curls?

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(22:16) - Is reducing calorie intake on non-training days a good strategy for fat prevention?

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