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There’s only one way to fail at fitness. The post You Can’t Mess This Up appeared first on Legion Athletics. 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 two or five because of injury...

Dr. Bill Campbell explains what he’s doing to shine a light on understudied areas in the fitness science literature, why you might want to eat more protein than you currently are, and more! The post Bill Campbell on the Future of Exercise Science appeared first on Legion Athletics. If...

The top ten most-read Legion articles of 2020. The post The Top 10 Legion Articles of 2020 appeared first on Legion Athletics. 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...

How to incline bench press with perfect form, a free incline bench press workout, and more! The post The Definitive Guide to the Incline Bench Press appeared first on Legion Athletics. Key Takeaways The incline bench press trains your chest, shoulders, and triceps, and it’s one of the best...

If you want a jolt of inspiration, energy, and encouragement to do all the things that you want to do this week, then you want to check out this episode. The post You Can’t Mess This Up appeared first on Legion Athletics. This episode is part of a monthly series that I have dubbed...

If you want to achieve your fitness goals, think like an entrepreneur. The post This Is How Top Athletes and Coaches Think About Their Fitness Goals appeared first on Legion Athletics. There are many different schools of thought on how to set goals. Some swear by the SMART goal-setting...

Are my cardio recommendations too low for most people? What does “scientifically proven” mean? Do deadlifts really have a place in a hypertrophy program? Hear my thoughts in this Says You! The post Says You! Ideal Cardio Volume, Nothing Is “Scientifically Proven,” and Deadlifts for Hypertrophy...

"The success I achieved in changing my body has made me feel better about myself!" The post How Jim Used Bigger Leaner Stronger to Lose 12 Pounds of Fat and 2 Inches off His Waistline appeared first on Legion Athletics. The post How Jim Used Bigger Leaner Stronger to Lose 12 Pounds of Fat and...

Hard-won lessons on leadership, success, and responsibility from two ex-Navy Seals. The post My 5 Key Takeaways from Extreme Ownership by Jocko Willink and Leif Babin appeared first on Legion Athletics. “Can you recommend a book for…?” “What are you reading right now?” “What are your favorite...

Dr. Mike Israetel teaches us how to evaluate and tweak exercises to produce better gains. The post Mike Israetel on How to Find the “Best” Weightlifting Exercises for Your Body appeared first on Legion Athletics. Have you ever done an exercise and just not “felt” it? Sure, you performed the...

What is the thermic effect of food and can it help you lose weight? Find out in this article. The post How to Use the Thermic Effect of Food to Boost Your Metabolism appeared first on Legion Athletics. Key Takeaways The thermic effect of food (TEF) is the amount of energy required to digest...

Learn how to choose the best protein powder for weight loss and how a high-protein diet makes losing weight and building muscle easier. The post What’s the Best Protein Powder for Weight Loss? appeared first on Legion Athletics. You’ve probably heard that eating protein is important for...

"Everything about my life is more positive!" The post How Chad Used Bigger Leaner Stronger to Lose 29 Pounds and 12% Body Fat appeared first on Legion Athletics. The post How Chad Used Bigger Leaner Stronger to Lose 29 Pounds and 12% Body Fat appeared first on Legion Athletics...

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: The Right Ways to Press, How Many Calories You Burn, and Flow appeared first on Legion Athletics. I’ve recorded hundreds...

Learn how Doug Bopst beat drug addiction, got fit in jail, and completely transformed his mindset and life. The post Doug Bopst on Personal Responsibility and Becoming Your Own Hero appeared first on Legion Athletics. I firmly believe in the power of taking ownership over your life. You know...

Learn key non-negotiable laws of effective leadership from two Navy SEALS who not only led men into battle, but into some of the heaviest and sustained urban combat operations in the history of the Teams. The post My Top 5 Takeaways from Extreme Ownership by Jocko Willink and Leif Babin appeared...

Don’t read another diet or fitness book until you read this list. The post The 7 Best Fitness Books of All Time appeared first on Legion Athletics. The Dutch philosopher, scholar, and priest Erasmus once quipped, “When I have a little money, I buy books; and if I have any left, I buy food...

"The best feeling is seeing how my body looks now and feeling amazing in my own skin." The post How Maribel Used Thinner Leaner Stronger to Lose 28 Pounds and 18% Body Fat appeared first on Legion Athletics. The post How Maribel Used Thinner Leaner Stronger to Lose 28 Pounds and 18% Body Fat...

John Welbourn explains how sled pushing can build a solid core and improve conditioning for better muscle and strength gains. The post John Welbourn on Pushing & Pulling a Sled for More Stability and Power appeared first on Legion Athletics. If you’ve spent much time in the gym (especially...

Whey? Casein? Plant? Maybe a blend? Learn the answer in this article. The post What’s the Best Protein Powder for Weight Loss? appeared first on Legion Athletics. Key Takeaways No kind of protein powder will directly burn body fat or help you lose weight on its own, but protein powder...