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Bigger Leaner Stronger

The Simple Science of Building the Ultimate Male Body

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Bigger Leaner Stronger

By: Michael Matthews
Narrated by: Michael Matthews
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The bestselling fitness book for men who want to gain 25-35 pounds of lean muscle and lose as much fat or more in just 3-5 hours per week—and without giving up delicious foods or doing grueling workouts.

Is Bigger Leaner Stronger a body building book that can help you pack on brain-shrinking amounts of muscle in 30 days flat?

No.

Is it a fitness nutrition book full of dubious diet and exercise “hacks” and “shortcuts” for melting belly fat faster than a roided hornet?

Absolutely not.

But is it a science-based strength training book (and nutrition book) that’ll demystify building muscle and losing fat and show you exactly how to get a lean, strong, and muscular physique without spending hours in the gym every day?

And while still enjoying your favorite foods, like hamburgers, pizza, and ice cream?

Yes.

And you’ll see visible results in the mirror and gym in your first month on the program.

Here are just a few of the things you’ll discover inside this muscle building book for men:

● The 10 biggest fitness myths and mistakes that keep guys frail and confused. For example, “calories are all that matters,” “carbs and sugars make you fat,” and “some guys don’t have the genetics to get big.”

● The primary driver of muscle growth that forces your muscles to get bigger and stronger. And no, it has nothing to do with “muscle confusion,” “functional training,” or any other pseudoscientific fitness nonsense.

● How to create meal plans for building muscle and losing fat with foods you love so you never feel starved, deprived, or like you're "on a diet" (and especially a “bodybuilding diet”).

● A 12-month workout program that shows you how to use principles and methods taught in the book to build a full chest, wide shoulders and back, powerful legs, and strong arms.

● A no-BS guide to fitness supplements that’ll save you hundreds if not thousands of dollars on useless (and sometimes even dangerous) pills, powders, and potions.

And that’s not all, either . . .

Bigger Leaner Stronger is one of the most popular bodybuilding books of all time, with over 800,000 copies sold in 16 languages, and it has helped tens of thousands of men of all ages and abilities transform their body composition, fitness, and health.

338 peer-reviewed scientific studies support the Bigger Leaner Stronger system of eating, training, and recovering for losing fat and building muscle and strength.

Bigger Leaner Stronger is regularly revised based on the latest findings in nutrition, exercise, and supplementation research, with the latest version (fourth edition) released in 2023.

Here’s the bottom line:

You can get that head-turning “Hollywood hunk” body without following weird, extreme, or complicated diet, exercise, or supplementation methods or strategies.

And this workout book for men shows you how.

So, get your copy now, and start your journey to a bigger, leaner, and stronger you.

©2012 Oculus Publishers (P)2013 Oculus Publishers
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Very comprehensive but speed needs 1.25x

Went through the first 10 hours of this book at normal speed and it was tough going. Super slow narration, I don’t know if it was a recording problem as the podcasts are nothing like this. Anyways, put it on 1.25x speed and it sounded ok.
Great content, covers every, very comprehensive.

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Outstanding!!!!

This is the BEST book I've ever come across to deliver the results everyone craves, but very few are able to achieve.
If you want to be muscular, fit and healthy and make it stick, this is the only way. Mike has everything covered. Just follow the program like he says and you will see results. Thank you Mike!! You're a legend.

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Just what I was looking for

This book has it all and that's what I was looking for. I wanted something to teach me and tie it all together food, workout and timing. Looking forward to seeing the results.

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Great foundation for strength training

This was a great book which covered all the basics you need to know to put you on the way to being stronger and leaner.
Nothing over complicated and hard to follow - just common sense training advise packaged in a way that is easy to follow.
Worth the listen for those starting out.

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the best and most imformative fitness book

I love this book, it is incredibly honest and exposes the fitness industry for the capitalist juggernauts they really are. Back to basics with some home truths. I actualy enjoy training now.

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Victory is in fundamentals

This book is awesome! It’s explained the base core fundamentals of body building that govern this discipline.

A must read for anyone in the body building space!

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Best Fitness Book

This is the best fitness book I have ever come across. It give scientific backed research and clearly explains what is needed in order to achieve your best body ever.

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Wide ranging and informed by research

Covers a wide range of areas from nutrition, diet, supplements, training programs and techniques.

It was all interesting but some parts were more interesting to me than others.

Probably more relevant to an advanced gym goer but still relevant to anyone starting out.

Definitely good value as a use of time and money.

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I wasn't sure at 1st if I wanted to purchase another gym/fitness audio book but I did hoping I may learn a couple of things that I hadn't already & was really grateful I did. A real eye opener in honesty & backed up factual information. This book is simply a must if you have the desire to be better physically & do it all smarter as well as safer. No b.s. here & worth every minute spent listening to such advice. 5 STARS all the way!

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Finally.

Exercising for nearly 15 years and my body has rarely changed; with it my body image issues. This book is amazing, three weeks in and everything seems so easy and simple. The book is narrated superbly so I could listen on my way to work or in the gym.

The book itself, not to mention the free material has changed the way I approach training. Most importantly, this is sustainable and I can easily see myself maintaining the diet and workout advice for years.

Thank you so much mate. Keep up the great work.

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