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Mind Pump: Raw Fitness Truth

MindPump exposes the RAW TRUTH about health, fitness, nutrition and more... Hosts Sal Di Stefano, Adam Schafer & Justin Andrews pull back the curtain on the mythology, snake oil and pseudo-science that pervades the fitness industry and present science-backed solutions that result in increased muscular development and performance while simultaneously emphasizing health. No fitness institution or fitness "truth" is safe from their quick wit and over 40 years of combined experience in the fitness industry. Produced by Doug Egge. Find Mind Pump and the Mind Pump hosts on Instragram @mindpumpmedia, @mindpumpsal, @mindpumpadam, @mindpumpjustin & @mindpumpdoug and at mindpumppodcast.com. Get expertly programmed Mind Pump training protocols at mapsfitnessproducts.com
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Now displaying: September, 2022
1913: The Best Butt Building Exercises, How to Know When Your Workout is Too Long, the Most Effective Rotational Ab Building Exercises & More 0
Sep 30, 2022

In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer four Pump Head questions drawn from last Sunday’s Quah post on the @mindpumpmedia Instagram page.

  • Mind Pump Fit Tip: One of the MOST valuable pieces of technology that can DRAMATICALLY improve the success of your workouts is ALSO one of the most easily underutilized that has been around forever. The STOPWATCH! (2:51)
  • Are iPods making a comeback?! (15:09)
  • Adam recommends The Real Bling Ring: Hollywood Heist on Netflix. (18:30)
  • The ULTIMATE carjacking deterrent. (21:37)
  • Kreatures of Habit is FLYING off the Mind Pump shelves! (25:49)
  • The unintended consequences of the pandemic. (29:12)
  • The controversy regarding Gays Against Groomers. (33:52)
  • Oral health 101. (37:48)
  • Fun Facts with Justin: The truth about the Chupacabra. (47:39)
  • 4D ultrasound images show babies’ possible reactions to flavors! (51:30)
  • Vuori now has camo pants. (55:56)
  • How would the guys pass down their wealth? (58:15)
  • The next frontier is the energy race. (1:08:14)
  • #Quah question #1 - What are the best exercises to build the glutes but not bulk the legs? (1:10:50)
  • #Quah question #2 - I have the MAPS Aesthetic program. It is great, but I have a hard time getting through all the workouts on foundation days. I get tired and usually have three exercises left. Do I have the wrong program? (1:16:30)
  • #Quah question #3 - I hate crunches. What are some good choices for athletic and functional core exercises? (1:19:33)
  • #Quah question #4 - Do you believe in discipline or motivation and what is your definition of each one? (1:24:00) 

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1912: The Science of Successful Marriages & Relationships With Drs. John and Julie Gottman 0
Sep 29, 2022

In this episode Sal, Adam & Justin speak with Drs. John & Julie Gottman about scientifically proven ways to improve relationships.

  • What is the Gottman Institute, and what is its purpose? (2:29)
  • What got them so interested in studying relationships? (4:16)
  • What are some of the biggest misconceptions about the way we look at marriages back then compared to now? (6:00)
  • What is the Love Lab, and how did it work? (9:10)
  • The Four Horseman of the Apocalypse. (13:39)
  • The Sound Relationship House theory of what makes relationships work. (18:52)
  • The importance of focusing on the process rather than the content. (29:48)
  • The value of their research in helping build healthy relationships. (34:44)
  • Any differences in same sex-relationships vs different-sex relationships? (39:52)
  • Are there things culturally that are working against them? (49:12)
  • The importance of a moral aspect in a healthy relationship. (55:24)
  • Love is an action. (57:38)
  • Building connection through practice on Gottman Connect. (1:03:22)
  • Love Rx and closing words to the Mind Pump audience. (1:09:21)

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1911: How to Get Better at Pull-Ups, Ways to Build the Legs Without Lifting Weights, the Benefits of Switching From a Body Part Split to Full Body Workouts & More (Listener Live Coaching) 0
Sep 28, 2022

n this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin coach four Pump Heads via Zoom.

  • Mind Pump Fit Tip: Powerlifters have it half right and half wrong. Bodybuilders ALSO have it half right and half wrong. You can learn from BOTH to maximize your gains. (3:25)
  • How the PRx rack is set up PERFECTLY for band-assisted exercises. (23:23)
  • Why would Walmart remove self-checkout machines? (28:36)
  • Walmart is getting into banking! (40:33)
  • Nothing will lose you more money than a car. (41:40)
  • The value of SleepMe and the growing competition in the market. (50:45)
  • #ListenerLive question #1 – Are there any exercises I can do to activate the muscles to perform a pull-up? (55:23)
  • #ListenerLive question #2 - What recommendations would you give to someone with limited to no access to accessories and weights to keep progressing on my lower body? (1:03:40)
  • #ListenerLive question #3 - Is my love for running holding me back from burning fat? Is it possible to burn fat while working out and running or should I stop running and only strength train to burn fat? (1:09:40)
  • #ListenerLive question #4 - What is the best/most accurate method of measuring body fat percentage (ideally an at-home method)? (1:20:50)

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1910: How to Uncover Hidden Hormone Imbalances With Dr. Stephen Cabral 0
Sep 26, 2022

In this episode Sal, Adam & Justin speak with Dr. Stephen Cabral and get their hormone profiles analyzed on air.

  • The paradigm around preventative health. (3:00)
  • Humans are meant to do tough things and we have gotten soft.  (8:57)
  • The benefits of putting your body through temperature changes. (11:51)
  • His thoughts on artificial sweeteners. (13:51)
  • What role does eating too much play in poor health? (16:55)
  • Is there an antioxidant consumption limit? (19:10)
  • Differentiating between blood and saliva tests. (22:36)
  • The stress/gut connection. (31:39)
  • Explaining the gut/brain access. (33:46)
  • Unpacking and understanding the results and findings from the guy’s lab tests. (37:31)
    • Doug. (39:36)
    • Justin. (58:54)
    • Adam. (1:11:07)
  • The importance of looking at the big picture. (1:24:29)
  • The motivation behind their partnership. (1:27:48)
  • What tests does he recommend? (1:29:24)
  • His insight into the MP Holistic Health community. (1:30:45)
  • What you get if you purchase a test through Dr. Cabral. (1:34:29)

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1909: Building Muscle With 20 Minute Daily Workouts, Switching From Low Rep to High Rep Training, Adjusting Training When Working a Demanding Job & More (Listener Live Coaching) 0
Sep 24, 2022

In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin coach four Pump Heads via Zoom.

  • Mind Pump Fit Tip: Here is an interesting way to stimulate muscle growth, loaded passive stretching! (2:25)
  • Have insomnia? Wear those blue-blocking glasses y’all! (18:59)
  • A parent’s battle with sleep routines. (24:16)
  • Funny moments with the Mind Pump kids. (32:11)
  • Nutrient deficiencies can cause A LOT of irritability. (34:25)
  • A conversation on the decline in Christianity in America. (37:54)
  • Revisiting the actor’s “pump” debate. (45:08)
  • Caldera Lab, the results speak for themselves. (49:18)
  • Quiz: What are the different types of female orgasms? (50:25)
  • #ListenerLive question #1 - Following the 20-minute workout approach you outlined in a recent episode, how would you split up your MAPS Programs? Do you think that would still achieve the same effects as the program originally intended? (55:26)
  • #ListenerLive question #2 - How do you make the mental switch from low rep training to high rep training? (1:03:50)
  • #ListenerLive question #3 - Are there any precursor exercises or stability moves I should be doing before jumping straight into something like MAPS Performance? (1:14:18)
  • #ListenerLive question #4 - How much is my hectic job preventing me from building muscle, and how can I counter the negative effects it has on my bulk? (1:23:58)

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1908: How to Activate the Chest When Benching, Avoiding Muscle Tightness When Driving Long Distances, the Best Way to Train for Heart Health & More 0
Sep 23, 2022

In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer four Pump Head questions drawn from last Sunday’s Quah post on the @mindpumpmedia Instagram page.

  • Mind Pump Fit Tip: Lifting to failure CAN produce accelerated muscle growth. However, there are some interesting caveats. (2:32)
  • Carnival Sal. (22:33)
  • Adam’s potty-training mistakes to avoid. (25:53)
  • The apple doesn’t fall far from the Andrews tree. (35:05)
  • Highlighting the weakness in human reason. (39:52)
  • Caffeine is a powerful drug. (43:48)
  • The guys address the prices of their sponsors. (49:48)
  • Mind Pump Recommends, Skandal! Bringing Down Wirecard on Netflix. (54:42)
  • #Quah question #1 - How can I feel more activation on my chest rather than shoulders when bench pressing? (57:18)
  • #Quah question #2 - What are good mobility practices for tight hamstrings for someone who drives for a living? (1:01:15)
  • #Quah question #3 - Is there a difference in training cardio for cardiovascular health vs. training to increase VO2 max? What’s the best way to train for overall cardiovascular health? (1:06:09)
  • #Quah question #4 - When did you all know it was time to go all in with Mind Pump? (1:11:00)

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1907: Nine Ways to Get Lean Without Counting Calories 0
Sep 22, 2022

In this episode Sal, Adam & Justin cover nine hacks that are critical for fat loss success without needing to count calories.

1906: How to Address Low Back Pain Related to Squatting & Deadlifting, Fixing Imbalances Between the Right & Left Side of the Body, How to Get Kids Started With Strength Training & More (Listener Live Coaching) 0
Sep 21, 2022

In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin coach four Pump Heads via Zoom.

  • Mind Pump Fit Tip: If you’re going to go vegan, do it for the RIGHT reasons. Otherwise, it’s likely to lead to worse health. (2:54)
  • Things that Adam finds cool. (10:22)
  • The brain blend from Ned is FIRE!! (17:13)
  • Mind Pump on the controversy surrounding Andrew Tate and the dangers of censorship. (18:50)
  • A clear example of obsessive fandom. (41:13)
  • Remembering Bill Pearl. (44:54)
  • The sex-tape formula for success. (48:19)
  • ‘Buy My House’, the Shark Tank for real estate. (50:49)
  • The meat sticks from Paleo Valley are a HIT with the kids. (52:54)
  • Canada’s twisted law. (56:08)
  • #ListenerLive question #1 - How can I measure if I am out of symmetry, and how can I improve it? (1:01:26)
  • #ListenerLive question #2 - How can I stay satiated during Dr. Cabral’s 4-month Sibo protocol? (1:09:12)
  • #ListenerLive question #3 - How do I program the right exercises to strengthen my lower back and core? (1:17:06)
  • #ListenerLive question #4 - If you could design a template for extracurricular training for elementary, middle, and high school students that would span those years, where would you start and what would that template look like? (1:28:57)

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1905: The 10 Types of People Who Fail at Fitness 0
Sep 19, 2022

In this episode Sal, Adam & Justin cover ten types of people who generally fail when attempting to become and stay fit.

1904: The Dangers of Drinking Too Much Water, the Benefits of Adding Indian Club & Macebell Movements to a Workout, How to Add Olympic Lifts to a MAPS Program & More (Listener Live Coaching) 0
Sep 17, 2022

In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin coach four Pump Heads via Zoom.

  • Mind Pump Fit Tip: Eating two burgers is healthier than eating one burger and one order of fries. (2:21)
  • Welcome, Mind Pump’s newest partner Kreatures of Habit. (8:15)
  • Yes, Adam hides certain foods. (11:40)
  • Are the guys still skeptical about Tonal? (16:01)
  • How creatine may be more beneficial than anti-depressants for mild depression. (31:26)
  • Is inflation here to stay? (33:03)
  • Invest to fight inflation with Start Engine and companies like CAREMINDr. (39:07)
  • When NASA lets the internet decide the name of their next mission. (43:50)
  • How Disney is shaking up the streaming wars. (46:10)
  • Organifi Glow is getting rave reviews from Mind Pump listeners. (51:59)
  • #ListenerLive question #1 - How can I add Olympic lifts to a MAPS Program? (54:52)
  • #ListenerLive question #2 - How can I incorporate Indian clubs/mace bells into my workout to improve my shoulder, wrist, core, and elbow strength/health to fight potential injuries from my job? (1:00:39)
  • #ListenerLive question #3 - How can I rehab my body without putting on a massive amount of weight after hiking the Appalachian Trail? (1:15:09)
  • #ListenerLive question #4 - Can you drink too much water? (1:24:46)

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1903: The Role of Muscle Soreness & Gains, Sugar Vs. Sugar Substitutes, Overcoming Shaky Arms When Benching & More 0
Sep 16, 2022

In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer four Pump Head questions drawn from last Sunday’s Quah post on the @mindpumpmedia Instagram page.

  • Mind Pump Fit Tip: One of the BEST ways to manage your cravings is to manage your blood sugar levels. Just walking 2 MINUTES after a meal will have a pronounced effect! (2:25)
  • Adam recaps his helicopter ride in Hawaii. (12:35)
  • Food trucks have come a LONG way! (23:15)
  • Adam’s flying hack for traveling with toddlers. (27:50)
  • What is Mind Pump streaming? (30:09)
  • The strange controversy surrounding the Queen’s passing. (33:32)
  • Check out the new designs from Felix Gray! (39:17)
  • The ads on the backs of magazines were rip-offs! (41:02)
  • We are getting closer and close to Halo. (43:34)
  • How California is forcing the hand of these fast-food companies. (47:21)
  • NCI’s CRAZY giveaway! (51:35)
  • #Quah question #1 - Why are muscle soreness and calories burned not a good cue for effective exercises? What do you suggest we track? (54:31)
  • #Quah question #2 - What are your opinions on sugar vs. sugar substitutes? (1:00:56)
  • #Quah question #3 - What stabilizer muscle exercises do you recommend to help arms stop shaking when bench pressing? (1:10:03)
  • #Quah question #4 - What are each of your most controversial health and wellness opinions? (1:14:26)

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1902: From Addict to Self-Made Millionaire With Michael Chernow 0
Sep 15, 2022

From Addict to Self-Made Millionaire With Michael Churnow

  • How from a young age he was trying to get out of his house. (3:34)
  • Being sexually assaulted at 8 years old. (11:08)
  • Why he felt he needed to have a legitimate job with his ever-growing side hustle. (16:10)
  • His favorite drug to sell and why? (22:05)
  • His only run-in with the cops. (26:33)
  • The scary experience of getting robbed. (32:08)
  • That one time he faked his death. (39:01)
  • His connection to the universe. (44:30)
  • Losing his father and making amends. (46:55)
  • The beginning of the end of the dark days and the beginning of the new days. (56:30)
  • The Muay Thai angels. (1:01:48)
  • The point where things start happening for him. (1:08:43)
  • Why his happiness is FAR more important than cash in the bank and capital. (1:28:59)
  • His next venture, partner, and buyout. (1:35:45)
  • The origins of Kreatures of Habit. (1:46:33)
  • Taking his love of oatmeal and running with it! (1:53:25)
  • How fitness & health transformed him. (2:01:01)
  • The priority of profitability. (2:08:40)
  • You never know the catalyst of change. (2:10:30)

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1901: The Pros & Cons of Working Out Fasted, HIIT Vs. Steady-State Cardio, Maintaining Strength & Athleticism While Losing Weight & More (Listener Live Coaching) 0
Sep 14, 2022

In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin coach four Pump Heads via Zoom.

  • Mind Pump Fit Tip: One of the BEST things you can do to increase the pump is to drink more WATER! (2:58)
  • The benefits of red-light therapy to relieve pain. (10:39)
  • One Twitch streamer wanted ALL the views! (13:27)
  • Magnets are powerful! (21:14)
  • The Seed impact. (28:07)
  • The trends of drug use during the pandemic. (29:39)
  • How spoiled are these kids now?! (31:53)
  • #ListenerLive question #1 - Are there downsides to prolonged periods of resistance training while fasted? (41:57)
  • #ListenerLive question #2 - Can doing excess cardio hinder my muscle growth and weight loss, and slow my metabolism more? (48:56)
  • #ListenerLive question #3 - How do I fit MAPS Anabolic into my schedule as a firefighter? (1:02:01)
  • #ListenerLive question #4 - What is the safest way to reduce my weight without having to lose too much muscle? (1:14:51)

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1900: The Truth About Peptides With Dr. Rand McClain 0
Sep 12, 2022

In this episode Sal, Adam & Justin speak with Dr. Rand McClain about testosterone and peptides.

  • The BIG myths surrounding testosterone. (2:48)
  • How important is testosterone for women? (33:49)
  • A brief history of peptides. (46:03)
  • Since insulin, what are some of the biggest peptide breakthroughs? (51:01)
  • Should peptide use be monitored by doctors? (54:15)
  • Breaking down the peptide PT-141 for libido and sex. (59:59)
  • Oxytocin is the love bonding chemical. (1:05:42)
  • Comparing growth hormone and Ibutamoren. (1:09:24)
  • Cognitive boosting peptides. (1:14:45)
  • Anything worth doing is worth doing it right. (1:16:12)

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1899: The Difference Between Total & Free Testosterone, What Creatine Does to the Body, How to Get Client Results as a Personal Trainer & More (Listener Live Coaching) 0
Sep 10, 2022

In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin coach four Pump Heads via Zoom.

1899: The Difference Between Total & Free Testosterone, What Creatine Does to the Body, How to Get Client Results as a Personal Trainer & More (Listener Live Coaching)

  • Mind Pump Fit Tip: If you don’t ENJOY your workouts something is wrong! (2:18)
  • A funeral director weighs in on Justin’s dark humor story. (13:23)
  • Gym bullies or gym etiquette. (15:51)
  • Are Twitter bots driving culture, and are these social media platforms doing our leaders dirty work? (20:19)
  • Monkeys are crafty. (39:26)
  • How supplementing with Acetyl-L-Carnitine can reduce mild depression symptoms. (40:35)
  • Magic Spoon is EVERYWHERE! (41:53)
  • Real-life Mario Kart! (47:38)
  • Parenting hacks with Mind Pump. (48:56)
  • Another reminder to stay present. (49:51)
  • #ListenerLive question #1 - Is it normal to have clients drop off even when you’re trying everything to help them? (56:12)
  • #ListenerLive question #2 - What are your thoughts on adding strength training during the offseason as a triathlon athlete? (1:14:09)
  • #ListenerLive question #3 - How malleable is your metabolism? How high can I go without putting on much body fat? (1:24:39)
  • #ListenerLive question #4 - How do I know creatine is working, and did I get ripped off? (1:41:03)

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1898: The Truth About Tri-Release Protein Supplements, the Maximum Amount of Protein You Should Consume in a Meal, the Best Close Grip Exercise for Tricep Development & More 0
Sep 9, 2022

In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer four Pump Head questions drawn from last Sunday’s Quah post on the @mindpumpmedia Instagram page.

1898: The Truth About Tri-Release Protein Supplements, the Maximum Amount of Protein You Should Consume in a Meal, the Best Close Grip Exercise for Tricep Development & More

  • Mind Pump Fit Tip: Of all the things you can do to positively affect your health, supplements are largely a waste of time. (2:24)
  • At what point can you justify wearing driving gloves in your fancy car? (11:24)
  • Tony Horton is a scammer. (15:57)
  • Biohackers will try and do anything! (18:24)
  • Mike O’Hearn, stop it! (22:30)
  • Lifestyles of the rich and the famous. (28:54)
  • California politician’s sending out mixed messages. (36:18)
  • Mind Pump’s favorite Vuori pants. (40:15)
  • How Sal is making an effort to become more self-aware of his physical state. (43:12)
  • The top things Adam has done for his psoriasis. (52:07)
  • #Quah question #1 - Is it true that your body can only absorb 30g of protein in a sitting? (59:26)
  • #Quah question #2 - What are your thoughts on tri-release proteins? Are they a gimmick or do they have legit benefits? (1:05:25)
  • #Quah question #3 - I treat static stretching like trigger sessions, a couple of times a day for the specific muscle I’m stretching. Is this a good or bad thing? (1:08:14)
  • #Quah question #4 - What are your thoughts on incline vs flat close grip bench press for tricep development? (1:14:46)

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1897: Why Phasing Your Workouts Is So Important & How to Properly Switch It Up 0
Sep 8, 2022

In this episode Sal, Adam & Justin cover eight reasons why switching up your workouts is critical for continued progress in the gym.

1897: Why Phasing Your Workouts Is So Important & How to Properly Switch It Up

  • There are a few rules in fitness, and here is one of them. Almost all reasonable approaches actually work, but none of them work forever. And none of them work all the time. (2:31)
  • The guys share their own experiences with being dogmatic with their training. (6:54)

 

  • Eight Reasons Why Phasing Your Workouts Is So Important & How to Properly Switch It Up.

 

  • #1 - Novelty can induce positive change physically. (14:13)
  • #2 - Novelty can induce positive change mentally. (16:30)
  • #3 - Low reps benefits. (23:25)
  • #4 - Higher reps benefits. (29:56)
  • #5 - Short rest period benefits. (33:50)
  • #6 - Long rest period benefits. (39:39)
  • #7 - Different exercise benefits (different planes, strength specific, isolation vs compound). (43:54)
  • #8 - Reduces risk of injury. (50:23)

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1896: The Superior Form of Exercise to Lose Body Fat, Avoiding CrossFit Injuries, the Best Order to go Through MAPS Programs & More (Listener Live Coaching) 0
Sep 7, 2022

In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin coach four Pump Heads via Zoom.

1896: The Superior Form of Exercise to Lose Body Fat, Avoiding CrossFit Injuries, the Best Order to go    Through MAPS Programs & More (Listener Live Coaching)

  • Mind Pump Fit Tip: Believe it or not, fasting can actually be an effective tool to build muscle! (3:24)
  • Is the insect movement catching on? (19:48)
  • Abercrombie’s backlash over ‘normalizing’ obesity. (28:24)
  • It’s Pumpkin Spice season! (32:32)
  • Sam Parr’s hustle. (34:45)
  • Sniffspot, the Airbnb of dog parks. (36:41)
  • Ned’s new Brain Blend is a pre-workout for your mind! (42:09)
  • Valentin Dikul is a phenom! (47:31)
  • #ListenerLive question #1 - How can I do CrossFit the Mind Pump way? (53:11)
  • #ListenerLive question #2 - Is there an order of how your programs should go or which one y'all would pursue first, second, third, etc.? (1:07:37)
  • #ListenerLive question #3 - How will I not gain weight by cutting out cardio and just focusing on strength training more? (1:20:09)
  • #ListenerLive question #4 - How do you find motivation when the gains aren’t coming? (1:29:41)

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1895: Eight Hacks for an Insanely Strong Grip 0
Sep 5, 2022

In this episode Sal, Adam & Justin cover eight ways you can dramatically improve your grip strength.

1895: Eight Hacks for an Insanely Strong Grip

  • One of the EASIEST ways to improve your performance, vitality, and muscle growth is to simply STRENGTHEN your grip. (2:37)
  • Why are we so WEAK?! (8:09)
  • What does a stronger grip mean for me? (10:03)

 

  • Eight Hacks for an Insanely Strong Grip.

 

  • #1 - Don’t use wrist straps. (12:53)
  • #2 - Do low rep training (fat bar). (19:20)
  • #3 - Use chalk (powder or liquid). (22:46)
  • #4 - Squeeze the bar when pressing. (24:43)
  • #5 - Practice isometrics. (29:07)
  • #6 - Add 1-2 sets to every workout. (31:24)
  • #7 - Train the wrist extenders. (34:05)
  • #8 - Don’t train to failure. (36:49)
  • Mind Pump’s Favorite grip strength exercises. (38:14)

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1894: Ways to Improve the Mind-Muscle Connection, How to Know if You Are Overtraining, What to Do When Cutting Calories Doesn’t Result in Weight Loss & More (Listener Live Coaching) 0
Sep 3, 2022

In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin coach four Pump Heads via Zoom.

1894: Ways to Improve the Mind-Muscle Connection, How to Know if You Are Overtraining, What to Do When Cutting Calories Doesn’t Result in Weight Loss & More (Listener Live Coaching)

  • Mind Pump Fit Tip: STOP forcing your body to change! If it feels like you're forcing your body, your methods or mindset is wrong. (2:45)
  • Why does alcohol effect some people more than others? (21:42)
  • When you feel tremendous empathy towards your parents. (26:36)
  • Communicating and instilling good information on finances with your children. (36:07)
  • The sad regression in today’s climate. (50:27)
  • Adam’s first 72-hour fast. (54:20)
  • #ListenerLive question #1 - Is there a way to keep the current shape I have physically with less time in the gym? Or do I need to adjust my mindset and expectation of how lean and muscular I want my body to be? (1:02:03)
  • #ListenerLive question #2 - What is some advice you guys have for building that mind-muscle connection on both sides of the body? (1:15:26)
  • #ListenerLive question #3 - How important is it to be exact on your macros when tracking? Do you have to be precise with your protein, carbs, and fats and avoid not going over? (1:27:08)
  • #ListenerLive question #4 - What would be some qualities I need to develop, or some disciplines that I need to hone in on, to be successful in pumping out quality trainers? (1:43:04)

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1893: The Best Way to Get Better at Push-Ups, the Truth About the Accuracy of Fitness Trackers, the Importance of Training the Core Through a Full Range of Motion & More 0
Sep 2, 2022

In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer four Pump Head questions drawn from last Sunday’s Quah post on the @mindpumpmedia Instagram page.

1893: The Best Way to Get Better at Push-Ups, the Truth About the Accuracy of Fitness Trackers, the Importance of Training the Core Through a Full Range of Motion & More

  • Mind Pump Fit Tip: If your kids are fat, it’s your fault. (3:20)
  • Italians go HARD! (21:16)
  • NFL athletes are NOT normal. (23:17)
  • You wouldn’t put it past Donald Trump. (32:25)
  • Taking a problem and adding more to the problem. (33:52)
  • How Public Goods is meeting the demands of their customers. (42:57)
  • Felix Gray taking over the Mind Pump households. (46:28)
  • An interview with Harry Soza of CAREMINDr. (48:53)
  • #Quah question #1 - What’s the best way to get better at push-ups when you can barely do them? (1:11:44)
  • #Quah question #2 - How important are core-specific exercises if you always brace your core while lifting? (1:14:58)
  • #Quah question #3 - How accurate are trackers, such as a Fitbit, at measuring NEAT and calories burned? (1:19:23)
  • #Quah question #4 - Do you target a postural problem or a weight problem first with a client? (1:26:31)

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1892: The Fitness Benefits of Boxing With Tony Jeffries & Glenn Holmes 0
Sep 1, 2022

In this episode Sal, Adam & Justin speak boxing and fitness with Tony Jeffries and Glenn Holmes.

 

1892: The Fitness Benefits of Boxing With Tony Jeffries & Glenn Holmes

  • How they survived the pandemic. (2:45)
  • The snowball effect of being consistent and trying new things. (23:00)
  • The power of YouTube. (26:20)
  • Why everyone should learn HOW to throw a punch? (27:37)
  • Footwork is the BEST defense. (32:24)
  • “Everyone has a plan until they get punched in the face.” (37:21)
  • Their current passion projects. (41:45)
  • Boxing is a SKILL. (46:17)
  • Why teaching someone to box for a fight versus for fitness are two different worlds. (50:41)
  • The value of having a system to teach. (54:11)
  • If you can’t do something slow and correct, don’t do it fast! (57:29)
  • Their critique of the Oculus boxing games. (59:10)
  • A turnkey solution to boxing in ANY gym! (1:02:35)

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