Ep. #1078: Q&A: Tackling Asymmetrical Abs, Squatting With Long Femurs, Deloading Strategies, & More

Muscle for Life with Mike Matthews

Ever been baffled by uneven abs? Do you feel weaker during your period?

Can you enhance fat loss in your legs? What’re the pros and cons of fat grips?

In this Q&A episode, we delve into a medley of topics including hypertrophy versus strength training for fat loss, deloading, squatting with long femurs, and much 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 burning question, follow me on Instagram (@muscleforlifefitness) and keep an eye out for these Q&A opportunities. Your question might just make it into a podcast episode!

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Timestamps:

(0:00) - Please leave a review of the show wherever you listen to podcasts and make sure to subscribe!

(2:00) - What are you most afraid of?

(2:27) - What is your opinion on fat grips?

(3:49) - My core feels weak around the monthly. Is that normal?

(4:25) - My abs are finally here but they are not symmetrical what can I do?

(9:48) - Best source of information for current events?

(10:58) - Do you enjoy eating a bunch of protein and then dutch ovening yourself?

(11:10) - My free quiz to answer all your diet questions: www.muscleforlife.show/dietquiz

(11:57) - How do you typically deload?

(13:28) - What is your new year resolution for 2023?

(14:15) - What book are you reading right now?

(15:47) - What did you think about the US and Russia’s prisoners exchange?

(16:19) - Is hypertrophy training better for fat loss than strength training?

(16:49) - Tricep pushdown underhand or overhand grip?

(17:11) - Heels lift forward lean when squatting due to long femurs what is the best solution?

(17:46) - Can I combine Legion’s Genesis with Legion’s Whey?

(19:07) - How to lose fat from the legs?

(19:34) - Is every session planned?

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