Category: Blog article

Key Takeaways A stim-free pre-workout supplement is a pre-workout supplement that doesn’t contain any stimulant ingredients like caffeine, but that still boosts your workout performance. Stim-free pre-workouts help you avoid the negative side effects that some people experience when taking... Read More

How many months’ progress do your pictures represent? What were your stats for each picture? September 2018 (145 lbs, around 17% body fat) September 2019 (155 lbs, around 19% body fat) What has happened so far on the program? I... Read More

The Definitive Guide to Full-Body Workout Routines – Legion Athletics 0 Written by Michael Matthews Evidence Based   Picking a workout routine can feel like picking a political candidate. Many people have strong opinions as to which is best and... Read More

You Can’t Mess This Up – Legion Athletics 0 Written by Michael Matthews Have you ever garbaged down enough food to tranq a girthy buffalo and then fretted that you’ve botched your diet? Have you ever skipped a workout or... Read More

In 2020, my team and I published over 184 articles here on the Legion blog and another 174 episodes of The Muscle for Life podcast. As with everything this year, there were a few surprises. Articles about maintaining and gaining... Read More

Bill Campbell on the Future of Exercise Science – Legion Athletics 0 Written by Michael Matthews   If you’re familiar with my books, blog, and even my line of supplements, Legion, you know I’m all about the science, baby! Anecdote... Read More

Key Takeaways The incline bench press trains your chest, shoulders, and triceps, and it’s one of the best exercises for developing your upper chest in particular. Proper incline bench press form involves pinching your shoulder blades back and down, lowering... Read More

There are many different schools of thought on how to set goals.  Some swear by the SMART goal-setting paradigm.  Others rely on affirmations, meditation, or journaling.  And others kibosh goal-setting altogether and simply focus on envisioning a better future, hoping... Read More

Says You! Ideal Cardio Volume, Nothing Is “Scientifically Proven,” and Deadlifts for Hypertrophy – Legion Athletics 0 Home / Blog / Podcast / Says You! Ideal Cardio Volume, Nothing Is “Scientifically Proven,” and Deadlifts for Hypertrophy Written by Michael Matthews... Read More

How Jim Used Bigger Leaner Stronger to Lose 12 Pounds of Fat and 2 Inches off His Waistline – Legion Athletics 0 Home / Blog / Success Stories / How Jim Used Bigger Leaner Stronger to Lose 12 Pounds of... Read More