Ep. #1186: Q&A: Deadlift Variations, Problem-Solving Tips, Best Foods for Gains, & More

In this episode, I discuss the best carb and calorie-efficient foods for muscle growth, how to optimize deadlift variations, my top tips for problem-solving, and lots more. 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! 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. --- Timestamps: (00:00) Intro (03:59) Behind neck press safer? (05:58) Are you natural? (06:15) Alcohol? (06:44) Night shifts, thyroid issues (08:05) Problem-solving tips? (12:51) Trapper vs. sumo (14:27) Trump conviction (15:37) Eating disorders? (19:37) Best recent books? (31:17) Bulking/cutting duration (32:05) Zone 2 during workouts? (33:19) Carb-efficient foods? (34:21) Favorite oblique exercises? (35:01) CrossFitters jacked? (35:46) Best reps for growth? (37:57) Lean bulking tips? (40:16) Why no Legion in stores? (43:27) Kayaking step count? (43:48) No TRT? --- Mentioned on the Show: Whey+ Thinner Leaner Stronger Coaching Page The Story of Philosophy The Martian: A Novel Can't Hurt Me: Master Your Mind and Defy the Odds Never Finished: Unshackle Your Mind and Win the War Within The Four Pillars of Investing, Second Edition: Lessons for Building a Winning Portfolio The Art of Strategy: A Game Theorist's Guide to Success in Business and Life