Ep. #985: Q&A: Best Rep Ranges, EAAs & BCAAs, My Workout Playlist, and More

Should women use different rep ranges from men? What’re the best hamstring exercises? Should women use heavier weights? What’s my skin care routine and why is my workout playlist so good? How much protein you can absorb and digest in one meal? Should you take EAAs? How do I maintain energy levels throughout the day? Is setian a good source of protein? All 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 (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:

0:00 - My free quiz to answer all your diet questions: www.muscleforlife.show/dietquiz

2:44 - Why are you doing 8-10 reps instead of 4?

6:18 - In TLS you suggest 8-10 reps at 70% of 1RM. Is there a problem with women doing 4-6 reps?

8:00 - When should I start cutting and start lean bulking?

9:15 - What are the most effective mass building exercises for hamstrings?

9:30 - How is your playlist so awesome?

9:48 - Have you dealt with acne?

12:25 - How many midgets can you incapacitate in a UFC ring before they overcame you?

12:50 - How much protein can your body take at once?

13:37 - Is Legion developing a monkey pox vaccine?

14:01 - Do you directly train the lateral head of the triceps or just the long head?

14:26 - Is it okay to get around half of daily protein intake from protein powder?

15:03 - Are squat shoes a good investment for a strength athlete?

15:31 - Is it necessary to take essential amino acids if you are taking protein shakes before and after your workouts?

16:27 - How do you personally maintain energy throughout the day?

20:21 - Is seitan a good source of protein?

21:39 - Can you please reiterate your stance on intermittent fasting and what are the best Legion supplements to assist?

24:17 - Until when is 4-6 reps viable for muscle building?

25:38 - What is the gold ratio for muscle size proportions?

27:02 - Out of 100, how messed up is the world right now?

27:49 - Why do you include how much BCAA’s are in your Whey+ if you don’t believe they have much benefit?

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