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Does lifting weights with tired muscles help you build more muscle and strength? The post Should You Pre-Exhaust Your Muscles? An Answer According to Science appeared first on Legion Athletics. Key Takeaways In a recent study, researchers wanted to see if a weightlifting program that...

Is the incline bench press a waste of time? Does the trap bar deadlift suck? Are accessory exercises unnecessary? Hear my take on these questions in this Says You! The post Says You! Incline Bench Press, Trap Bar Deadlift, and “Accessory” Exercises appeared first on Legion Athletics...

"At age 54, I feel stronger and healthier than I have many years!" The post How Ron Used Bigger Leaner Stronger to Lose 25 Pounds and 8% Body Fat appeared first on Legion Athletics. The post How Ron Used Bigger Leaner Stronger to Lose 25 Pounds and 8% Body Fat appeared first on Legion...

Which is better: weightlifting in the morning or evening? The answer might surprise you . . . The post What’s the Best Time of Day to Lift Weights? What 35 Studies Say appeared first on Legion Athletics. What’s the best time of day to lift weights? Search for an answer to that question...

Some people say eating below your BMR damages your metabolism, but is this true? The post Is It Harmful to Eat Below Your BMR to Lose Weight? appeared first on Legion Athletics. Key Takeaways Many people claim that eating fewer calories than your basal metabolic rate (BMR) “damages” your...

Learn about the inception of BarBend, the biggest mistakes content creators make, and more. The post David Tao on Creating the “ESPN of Strength Sports” appeared first on Legion Athletics. I’m often asked about how to make money in the fitness space. One obvious route is becoming a coach or...

Follow these at-home chest workouts to build or maintain muscle when you can’t go to the gym. The post The Best At-Home Chest Workouts (with Bodyweight, Dumbbells, or Bands!) appeared first on Legion Athletics. Key Takeaways With the right exercise variations, intensity, and (simple)...

Hand-picked key takeaways from three popular Muscle For Life podcasts to help you lose fat faster and supercharge your willpower. The post The Best of Muscle For Life: Bodybuilding Show Prep, Cardio or Weights First, and No Excuses appeared first on Legion Athletics. I’ve recorded hundreds...

"I can wear shorts now without worrying or being self-conscious. I'm overall a better person and mom to my son!" The post How Taylor Used Thinner Leaner Stronger to Lose 55 Pounds and 16 % Body Fat appeared first on Legion Athletics. The post How Taylor Used Thinner Leaner Stronger to Lose 55...

This is how you can build a bona fide home gym without emptying your wallet. The post Cooper Mitchell on Building the Ultimate Garage Gym for Every Budget appeared first on Legion Athletics. More and more people are looking to build a home gym these days. Whether you want to save on...

Learn what science says about time under tension and building muscle. The post Time Under Tension and Building Muscle—Does It Matter? appeared first on Legion Athletics. Clap your hands if you’ve heard this one before: “Muscles don’t know weight, only tension.” It’s an old bodybuilding saw...

Should you subtract fiber from your total carb intake? Should you be avoiding soy altogether? Is there any science behind food combining diets? Find out in this podcast. The post Q&A: Fiber and Counting Carbs, Soy Protein Myths, and Food Combining Diets appeared first on Legion Athletics...

"I am way more confident and have great amounts of energy!" The post How Serhad Used Bigger Leaner Stronger to Gain 17 Pounds of Muscle and Lose 3% Body Fat appeared first on Legion Athletics. The post How Serhad Used Bigger Leaner Stronger to Gain 17 Pounds of Muscle and Lose 3% Body Fat...

Trying to build muscle on a vegan diet? Here are 30 vegan protein sources you’ll love. The post 30 of the Best Sources of Vegan Protein for Building Muscle appeared first on Legion Athletics. Key Takeaways You absolutely can build muscle without eating animal products, but you have to...

Christian Finn explains what to look out for when evaluating fitness resources and advice. The post Christian Finn on Making Sense of Conflicting Fitness Advice appeared first on Legion Athletics. Whether you’re totally new to the gym or have plenty of experience, you’ve likely struggled...

Or in other words, the best cardio workout for people who don’t like cardio . . . The post The Easiest Cardio Workout You Can Do (That Actually Works) appeared first on Legion Athletics. Key Takeaways Although many fitness folk turn up their noses at walking as a form of cardio, it has a...

Five evidence-based reasons you should try a stimulant-free pre-workout supplement. The post How to Choose the Best Stim-Free Pre-Workout Supplement appeared first on Legion Athletics. Key Takeaways A stim-free pre-workout supplement is a pre-workout supplement that doesn’t contain any...

What is the thermic effect of food and can it help you lose weight? Find out in this podcast. The post How to Use the Thermic Effect of Food to Boost Your Metabolism appeared first on Legion Athletics. Keep on imagining, because all of this is a mirage. The reality is no food can directly...

Full body workout routines are all the rage, but do they live up to the hype? The post The Definitive Guide to Full-Body Workout Routines appeared first on Legion Athletics. Picking a workout routine can feel like picking a political candidate. Many people have strong opinions as to which...

"I am much more confident, in the gym and outside of it." The post How Erica Used Thinner Leaner Stronger to Gain 10 Pounds of Muscle appeared first on Legion Athletics. The post How Erica Used Thinner Leaner Stronger to Gain 10 Pounds of Muscle appeared first on Legion Athletics...