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Muscle for Life by Michael Matthews — WisdomDeck honest review
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Muscle for Life

by Michael Matthews

Matthews' simplified program for beginners and over-forties: flexible dieting, straightforward lifting, no gimmicks. Accessible version of his earlier books.

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you want a beginner-friendly, evidence-based plan.

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Three things you will actually use

  1. Calories and protein.
  2. Progressive overload.
  3. Keep it sustainable.

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Follow the beginner program for twelve weeks.

Our verdict

Matthews, simplified.

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