624: Succeeding in Bodybuilding in Spite of Poor Genetics, Barbell & Kettlebell Complexes for MAPS, the Corporatization of Mind Pump & MORE

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In this episode of Quah, sponsored by Organifi (organifi.com, code "mindpump" for 20% off), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about programming barbell or kettlebell complexes into a MAPS program, missing the days of recording raw episodes in Doug’s living room, the five people who have helped mold them into the person they are today and if one can outsmart their body’s metabolism, structure, etc with enough effort to be successful at bodybuilding in spite of poor genetics.

• Adam’s “Organifi” cookies (4:01)
• Justin’s nut butter from Thrive Market (8:35)
• Recap of the Train the Trainer event (9:06)
• Weekend update (18:10)
• Quah question #1 – Would you ever program kettle bell/barbell complexes to a MAPS program? (30:38)
• Thrive Market love (38:45)
• Quah question #2 – Do you guys feel you have lost your rough edges? Do you miss the days recording in Doug’s house? (42:00)
• Quah question #3 – It is said you are the average of the 5 people you surround yourself with. Who are the 5 people who have helped mold you into the person you are today? (50:03)
  • You cannot pour from an empty cup
• Quah question #4 – Do you believe some people no matter how hard they work, will not be successful at bodybuilding? Can you outsmart your body’s metabolism, structure, etc. with enough effort to be successful at bodybuilding in spite of poor genetics? (1:02:50)
  • Become the best version of yourself

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• Adam Keto Cookie (recipe)
  • (1.5 oz) Sugar-free cocoa powder
  • (2 oz) Truvia
  • (2 oz) Unsalted butter softened at room temperature
  • (2 oz) Cream cheese
  • 2 Large eggs
  • (1 tsp) Sugar-free vanilla extract
  • (1 scoop) Organifi green juice
  • (1 scoop) Organifi vanilla protein
    • Optional: ¼ Chocolate chips, ¼ walnuts chopped
  • Preheat oven to 375F
  • Mix cream cheese with truvia and blend until smooth
  • Lightly beat the eggs and mix with the softened butter and vanilla extract
  • Add the egg mixture to cream cheese and mix well until no lumps
  • Gently fold in cocoa powder
  • Line a baking tray with baking paper
  • Spoon out mixture into round mounds – they will flatten in the oven
  • Bake for 10-15 minutes
  • Let cool completely, will get more crispy when cool
  • Enjoy!!
• Mind Pump ahoy! Keto cacao nib cashew cookies (paleo / vegan) – Recipe
• MAPS Performance
• The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership: Follow Them and People Will Follow You – John C. Maxwell (book)
• The Truth About Bodybuilding Genetics (article)

People Mentioned:

• Jake Sibbs (@j_2264) Instagram
• Doc Savage (@the_primal_savage) Instagram
• Ryan Junk (@UFCGym_Ryan)  Twitter
• John C Maxwell (@JohnCMaxwell)  Twitter
• Chris Kresser (@chriskresser)  Twitter
• Melissa Wolf (@meliwolff)  Instagram
• Spud Webb

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