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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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2560: How to Break Free from Destructive Body Image Issues 0
Mar 24, 2025

How to Break Free from Destructive Body Image Issues

  • The HIGH prevalence of body-image issues in the fitness space. (1:11)

  • The extreme versions that are easy to spot. (4:30)

  • The characteristics of this avatar. (9:11)

  • How to Break Free from Abusive Body Image Issues

  • #1 - Take time off (from workouts, measuring, and weighing). (12:11)

  • #2 - Make it real by telling others. (18:41)

  • #3 - Stop weighing yourself and studying yourself in the mirror. (21:36)

  • #4 - Turn off social media or change the algorithm. (25:45)

  • #5 - Start back up with a VERY different goal. (31:46)

  • Questions:

  • How common are body image issues? (33:56)

  • Does competition contribute to body image issues? (35:44)

  • How can I help someone who is struggling with body image issues? (37:22)

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2559: Four Weird Ways to Build Muscle & More (Listener Live Coaching) 0
Mar 22, 2025

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

  • Mind Pump Fit Tip: 4 weird ways to build muscle. (2:03)

  • GHK-CU and its effect on skin looseness. (22:35)

  • Sal’s confessional. (28:32)

  • Is this the beginning of the end for CrossFit? (49:53)

  • Drinking with or without Zbiotics. (55:52)

  • #ListenerLive question #1 – Do body proportions or body type play a significant role in the way someone is able to change their body through resisting training? (57:25)

  • #ListenerLive question #2 – Is it possible that consuming a lot of eggs can have a negative effect on sleep? (1:09:25)

  • #ListenerLive question #3 – What is your take on myostatin blockers? Is this another fitness fad? (1:20:47)

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2558: The 5 Best & Worst People You Will Run Into at the Gym & More (Listener Coaching) 0
Mar 21, 2025

  • Mind Pump Fit Tip: The 5 best & worst people you will run into in the gym. (2:00)

  • For those CEOs that lift, do their companies outperform those who don’t? (17:54)

  • Comparing bicep growth between preacher and incline curls. (23:48)

  • The disturbing rise in youth gambling. (29:49)

  • If Mind Pump were an alcoholic drink, what would it be? (44:02)

  • The ‘Drop’ stack. (45:59)

  • What doesn’t creatine do? (49:26)

  • Make any outfit dresser and sharper. (51:12)

  • Iconic vehicles from our childhood. (53:16)

  • #Quah question #1 – When reverse dieting to boost metabolism for fat loss, can I eat less and skip walking 10,000 steps a day? Why is there so much advice to walk? (58:41)

  • #Quah question #2 – How can I prevent my upper back from taking over everything, and I mean everything, from chest press to overhead press to rear delts? Is it just a matter of focus? (1:00:32)

  • #Quah question #3 – What is the best way to help my deadlift? The most difficult part is lifting off the ground. (1:03:54)

  • #Quah question #4 – What’s the best way to strengthen weak and crackly knees? (1:05:57)

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2557: Heal Your Cavities & Fix Your Teeth With Functional Dentistry: Dr. Staci Whitman 0
Mar 20, 2025

Heal Your Cavities & Fix Your Teeth with Functional Dentistry Dr. Staci Whitman

  • Functional vs. Conventional dentistry. (1:48)

  • Can you change the microbiome to be more positive for oral health? (5:26)

  • Are cavities reversible? (11:59)

  • Is dentistry a scam? (13:58)

  • Why have wisdom teeth become a problem? (21:01)

  • Why dentistry would be DEAD if Big Food changed. (28:20)

  • Should we avoid fluoride? (30:32)

  • How bad is mouthwash? (41:38)

  • My gums bleed, what should I do? (45:06)

  • Why you can’t have a healthy mouth without a healthy gut. (49:57)

  • I grind my teeth, what does that mean? (51:00)

  • Peptides and oral health. (53:03)

  • What’s the deal with Tom’s? (53:57)

  • How developed is the field of Functional Dentistry? (58:00)

  • What motivated her to move outside conventional dentistry? (1:00:46)

  • Anything we can do exercise-wise to strengthen our teeth? (1:03:52)

  • Bad breath and drug use. (1:06:39)

  • Why she is not a fan of juice. (1:08:50)

  • Milk is good for oral health. (1:12:50)

  • What is the biggest pushback she gets from her colleagues? (1:14:07)

  • The history of water fluoridation. (1:16:54)

  • Is she hopeful about the government’s direction? (1:22:04)

  • The top 5 holistic approaches to good oral hygiene. (1:24:13)

  • Feed Your Good Guys. (1:30:03)

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2556: Overtrained? How to Reset Your Body in 7 Days & More (Listener Live Coaching) 0
Mar 19, 2025

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

  • Mind Pump Fit Tip: Can you get your body back on track in 7 days? Yes! Here is your 7-day recovery reset. (2:11)

  • Brain.fm works! (13:10)

  • The impact of having quality muscle has on your health. (19:01)

  • Addressing the hot topic of autism. (21:53)

  • Does the average child today receive less sunlight than a prisoner? (25:51)

  • The story of Bishnu Shrestha. (33:02)

  • Chores and their connection to a stronger work ethic. (35:14)

  • Apologizing to your kids. (38:42)

  • Using science to break a record. (46:03)

  • The top nutrient deficiencies. (52:56)

  • #ListenerLive question #1 – What should I do to get back into shape and stay in shape? I feel like I will always have some pain in everything I do, even walking. How much pain is acceptable? (56:52)

  • #ListenerLive question #2 – How to avoid injury after destroying a plateau? (1:12:50)

  • #ListenerLive question #3 – what else can I or should I be doing to get more clients? Or, if you have ever seen the show Extreme Home Makeover, what makeover would you guys do for my business? (1:21:29)

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2555: The Muscle-Building Secrets of Unilateral Training 0
Mar 17, 2025

 Uncover the Muscle-Building Secrets of Unilateral Training

  • Defining unilateral training and the value of doing a block of it. (1:04)

  • Uncovering Four Muscle-Building Secrets of Unilateral Training

  • #1 - Uncover left-to-right development imbalances. (3:50)

  • #2 - Old exercises become new. (11:45)

  • #3 - Easy correctional exercise. (15:10)

  • #4 - Better mind-muscle connection. (20:54)

  • Questions:

  • When training unilaterally does all dumbbell work count (For example a dumbbell chest press.)? (26:36)

  • Which side do I start with? (28:10)

  • Do I rest between sides? (29:23)

  • How long should I train unilaterally? (30:35)

  • Will unilateral training help with PRs? (31:51)

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2554: The 5 Best Exercises for a Stronger Grip and Forearms & More (Listener Live Coaching) 0
Mar 15, 2025

  • Mind Pump Fit Tip: The 5 best exercises for a stronger grip and forearms. (2:27)

  • Optimizing your mitochondrial health is one of the keys to longevity. (16:34)

  • Feeling manly. (24:48)

  • Justin is getting his metal fix in. (28:56)

  • How out of touch with reality can you possibly be? (33:53)

  • Caffeine withdrawal is nasty. (37:07)

  • Red vs. white wine, is there a difference in health benefits? (43:26)

  • The ideological gap between Gen Z boys and girls. (47:43)

  • CRAZY odds. (49:29)

  • The future of live performance and entertainment. (54:38)

  • #ListenerLive question #1 – Any guidance that would be able to steer me in the right direction and get more information on my peptide journey? (57:02)

  • #ListenerLive question #2 – Is there a way to counteract the hand pain I am experiencing while lifting? How can I improve my grip strength? (1:08:57)

  • #ListenerLive question #3 – Any advice how I can improve my overall squat mobility getting under the bar? (1:16:33)

  • #ListenerLive question #4 – What are your thoughts on Hyrox? Am I living the most optimal lifestyle to make maximum progress with my Hyrox training? (1:26:13)

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2553: The Top 5 Exercises That Build Muscle That You Probably Aren’t Doing & More (Listener Coaching) 0
Mar 14, 2025

  • Mind Pump Fit Tip: Top 5 exercises that build muscle that you probably aren’t doing. (1:59)

  • Exercise and sleep. (19:21)

  • The war against raw milk. (23:25)

  • Children and their core memories. (26:46)

  • What is Sal using to mitigate the effects of going off caffeine? (32:09)

  • Which gender can handle more training volume? (35:46)

  • Be kind to AI. (40:31)

  • It’s a “weird” iPhone glitch. (43:05)

  • The origin of the Konami Code. (44:14)

  • Companies’ evolution. (47:22)

  • Salt wars. (49:48)

  • #Quah question #1 – Should I feel hungry eating at maintenance? (56:49)

  • #Quah question #2 – Why is a behind-the-neck shoulder press harder than a military press? (1:00:13)

  • #Quah question #3 – When I do a barbell incline press, my shoulders always give out first. How do I correct this? (1:02:22)

  • #Quah question #4 – What are the primary reasons why the hips might rise first in a heavy back squat? Muscle imbalances? Cues? Mobility? (1:04:21)

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2552: From Plateau to PR... How to Break Through Strength Barriers 0
Mar 13, 2025

From Plateau to PR: How to Break Through Strength Barriers

  • Defining what a plateau is. (1:18)

  • Why this is a meaningful conversation. (2:20)

  • The most frustrating part of fitness. (5:37)

  • The BIG mistake most people make. (7:38)

  • From Plateau to PR: Six Strategies to Break Through Strength Barriers

  • #1 - Focus on strength. (13:45)

  • #2 - Change the exercises. (17:06)

  • #3 - Change the rep ranges. (21:13)

  • #4 - Change the tempo. (23:01)

  • #5 - Trust a new structure and follow. (26:13)

  • #6 - Start with recovery, a week. (29:01)

  • Questions:

  • I haven’t lost any weight for 30 days. Is this a plateau? (31:46)

  • Can diet changes break a plateau? (32:55)

  • How often do you guys plateau? What do you personally do? (33:58)

  • Does sleep affect plateaus? (36:17)

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2551: Can Being “Too Healthy” Be a Bad Thing?... & More (Listener Live Coaching 0
Mar 12, 2025

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

  • Mind Pump Fit Tip: Can being too healthy be a bad thing? (2:47)

  • Making the case for taking higher doses of creatine. (26:37)

  • The methylene blue trend. (29:40)

  • The value of Lent. (32:02)

  • Sal’s break from lust. (36:41)

  • Reversing an aging heart. (45:00)

  • Enhancing your savory dishes with Paleovalley’s latest bone broth protein. (49:40)

  • #ListenerLive question #1 – What's the difference between reverse dieting and bulking? (53:01)

  • #ListenerLive question #2 – I thought I would lean out more by now. Should I focus on hypertrophy-style training more? (1:03:27)

  • #ListenerLive question #3 – What is the why behind all the upper body movements in Phase 1 of Muscle Mommy? (1:17:20)

  • #ListenerLive question #4 – What are some strategies you would employ to get clients and make this transition while creating your own business? (1:36:16)

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2550: Cutting Edge Peptides for Fat Loss & Muscle Building with Alex Kikel 0
Mar 10, 2025

Cutting Edge Peptide Fat Loss & Muscle Building with Alex Kikel

  • What’s the deal with methylene blue? (2:02)

  • His background in the peptide space. (9:09)

  • How common is it for a professional athlete to have someone work with them who is NOT their doctor? (11:22)

  • Why he believes there is not a biological problem he cannot fix. (12:38)

  • How nicotine is protective of long COVID symptoms. (13:37)

  • The effects and benefits of nicotine. (15:12)

  • How would he program these things to an athlete? (17:48)

  • Can we counter the effects of microplastics in our brain? (21:07)

  • The common stacks for the busy entrepreneur. (25:41)

  • Earning the right to get these peptides/stacks. (32:50)

  • The common stacks for bodybuilders. (35:37)

  • His go-to growth hormone release peptides. (55:53)

  • Favorite healing peptides. (57:00)

  • Are GLP-1s being used pre-contest in the bodybuilding world? (1:01:44)

  • Breaking down the libido-enhancing PT-141 peptide. (1:05:32)

  • His thoughts on artificial sweeteners. (1:07:25)

  • Why he believes our world is in a renaissance right now. (1:08:53)

  • Being open to EVERYTHING. (1:10:42)

  • What’s he pumped up about? (1:14:45)

  • His take on longevity experts, like Bryan Johnson. (1:16:26)

  • His case against sunscreens. (1:18:48)

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2549: Body Part Split Vs. Full Body... How to Know Which One is Best for You & More (Listener Live Coaching) 0
Mar 8, 2025

  • Mind Pump Fit Tip: Stop your full-body or split routine now! It might be killing your gains! (2:14)

  • Do you want to eat more, bump your calories, and protein? Eat grass-fed! (22:57)

  • Brain cancer and diet. (26:07)

  • Sal’s beefy. (33:33)

  • The impact of group coaching. (36:28)

  • “You got really nice skin bro.” (40:24)

  • The age of the AI influencer. (42:21)

  • The Christianity explosion. (49:49)

  • #ListenerLive question #1 – Do you have any information about the impact of weightlifting/resistance training on liver function tests? (54:38)

  • #ListenerLive question #2 – What foods would you recommend eating during a bulk to avoid digestive discomfort? Do you have any advice for improving grip strength or preventing this discomfort? (1:02:15)

  • #ListenerLive question #3 – Have you guys had any clients with hyper-mobility issues, and can you offer any insight on dos and don’ts on how to train/help someone stay safe and still get strong with this issue? (1:16:30)

  • #ListenerLive question #4 – How can I hack my mindset? (1:26:40)

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2548: The 5 BEST Sources of Protein for Bodybuilding & More (Listener Coaching) 0
Mar 7, 2025

  • Mind Pump Fit Tip: The five BEST sources of protein for bodybuilding. (1:44)

  • What body types have advantages with certain lifts? (21:38)

  • Mind Pump’s Vuori favorites. (31:29)

  • Probiotics and cognitive function. (36:39)

  • We need to normalize parasites. (40:20)

  • Fun Facts with Justin: What color is crab blood? (43:21)

  • Exercise and dementia. (46:33)

  • Transform your body in 90 days! (51:02)

  • #Quah question #1 – I’ve been a yo-yo dieter for years. I’m doing MAPS Starter and have maybe 50lbs to lose. Should I do this in a bulk or cut? (55:13)

  • #Quah question #2 – What is the best way to warm up for a full-body workout? I’m older and need a few sets to warm up before I begin a muscle group. How can I warm up and not double my time in the gym? (58:33)

  • #Quah question #3 – Have you guys ever trained someone with scoliosis? Are there any exercises to avoid, and If so, can you guys recommend replacements to get similar benefits? (1:01:50)

  • #Quah question #4 – I have terrible arthritis in my shoulders. It prevents me from doing back squats, I can’t hold the barbell on my back. I’ve replaced back squats with Zercher and/or front squats, or squats with the safety bar. Are these effective? (1:03:47)

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2547: Stop Trying to Get Your Kids in Shape! Do This Instead! 0
Mar 6, 2025

Stop Trying to Get Your Kids in Shape! Do This Instead!

  • Stop trying to get your kids in shape! Try these 6 methods instead. (1:38)

  • #1 - Be the example. (2:15)

  • #2 - Foster a good relationship with exercise and eating healthy. (9:43)

  • #3 - Give them options consisting of protein, something new, something they love. (17:22)

  • #4 - Use bodyweight and suspension trainers. (25:17)

  • #5 - Play with them. (27:03)

  • #6 - Reduce screen time with time limits. (31:57)

  • Questions:

  • I have dual custody, and my ex doesn’t agree with my approach to health and fitness. How do you suggest navigating this? (39:47)

  • How do I turn the ship with my teenage kids? (43:44)

  • My kids are picky eaters. Do you have any strategies? (50:46)

  • What are some healthy snack ideas for on-the-go? (52:27)

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2546: Five Weird Hacks to Speed Up Recovery & More (Listener Live Coaching) 0
Mar 5, 2025

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

  • Mind Pump Fit Tip: Five weird & proven hacks to SPEED up recovery. (2:46)

  • Why you MUST have high standards when it comes to your supplements. (14:55)

  • Muscle dysmorphia. (20:55)

  • The Cola Wars saga. (24:47)

  • Any guesses on how Sal injured his hamstring? (27:00)

  • Surprising foods that contain red dyes. (31:25)

  • An alarming recent study on long COVID. (35:38)

  • Kids say and do the darndest things. (38:03)

  • Shout out to the Whole-Brain Child book. (39:42)

  • #ListenerLive question #1 – Is there a way to bridge this ‘sleep debt’ gap to push through a training plateau? (53:26)

  • #ListenerLive question #2 – What can I do to minimize forearm pain without sacrificing my workout progress? (1:04:43)

  • #ListenerLive question #3 – Any advice on injury management, powerlifting, mobility, and where to go from here from an SI joint injury? (1:10:01)

  • #ListenerLive question #4 – I went for my annual checkup and my PCP said my creatinine levels were slightly elevated so I should stop taking creatine. Any thoughts on this? (1:21:19)

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2545: Transform Your Body in 90 Days 0
Mar 3, 2025

 Get Crazy Results in 90 Days! | MAPS Transform

  • If you want your body to adapt and change, you must do it the RIGHT way! (1:59)

  • Breaking down how you can get CRAZY results in 90 days:

  • First 30 Days (8:18)

  • Start SLOW (maximize adaptation and minimize recovery time) 

  • Five workout days a week

  • Reverse diet

  • Second 30 Days (17:07)

  • Increase volume and intensity (takes more to trigger growth, move to a general split, sets are up with bulk and down with cut)

  • Cut down workouts to 4 days a week

  • Mini cuts mini bulks for diet

  • Third 30 Days (23:38)

  • Move to full body (muscle-sparing)

  • Cut down workouts to 3 days a week

  • All cut for diet 

  • Add cardio

  • Get MAPS Transform today! (31:19)

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2544: Five Sneaky & Easy Ways to Eat More Protein & More (Listener Live Coaching) 0
Mar 1, 2025

  • Mind Pump Fit Tip: Five SNEAKY and EASY ways to BOOST protein intake. (1:48)

  • Three PROVEN movements to increase your push press. (19:37)

  • Grip strength and its association with longevity. (29:04)

  • Is AI making us dumber? (33:47)

  • Four proven ingredients for a happy, lasting marriage. (36:00)

  • An option when you can’t get your veggies in. (43:39)

  • Weird Science with Sal: Rupert’s Drop. (44:57)

  • Natural formations that look REAL. (49:37)

  • #ListenerLive question #1 – Why can't I lean down and get better muscle definition? (55:18)

  • #ListenerLive question #2 – Does metabolism adapt upwards? (1:07:41)

  • #ListenerLive question #3 – What specific movements can I do with my client that can help her regain that ability to do hip flexion? (1:17:18)

  • #ListenerLive question #4 – Any guidance on calorie targets for someone of my height and activity level? (1:29:05)

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2543: Beware of This Kind of "Scientific" Fat Loss or Muscle Building Study...It May be Flowed & More (Listener Coaching) 0
Feb 28, 2025

In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer four Pump Head questions from the Sunday @mindpumpmedia Quah post.

  • Mind Pump Fit Tip: If you follow scientific studies to determine what to do for fat loss and muscle gain, STOP NOW! Consider these things first. (1:42)

  • The interesting side effect of customers who consume LMNT. (24:01)

  • Don’t be afraid of some germs. (26:24)

  • Encouraging signs when it comes to government policies on health. (31:09)

  • Sex and poor health correlation. (38:36)

  • The #1 predictor of child abuse. (40:11)

  • Why do people end up in divorce? (43:08)

  • Caldera is NOT just for men. (52:01)

  • #Quah question #1 – Do trigger sessions still send the signal to build muscle and speed up metabolism? (54:33)

  • #Quah question #2 – When should you consider "eating back" your burned calories? (57:54)

  • #Quah question #3 – Do you recommend any kind of break from training? (1:00:35)

  • #Quah question #4 – I have 3 consecutive days off a week. I want to try full-body workouts, but is training full-body 3 days in a row a smart idea? I currently do legs and biceps on Monday, chest and triceps on Tuesdays, and back & biceps on Wednesdays. (1:04:01)

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2542: Five Steps You Can Take To Get Back Into Shape Fast 0
Feb 27, 2025

5 Steps You Can Take to Get Back into Shape Fast

  • 5 Steps You Can Take to Get Back into Shape Fast

  • #1 - Eat more protein. (1:30)

  • #2 - Lift weights (most days). (9:17)

  • #3 - Walk after every meal. (15:17)

  • #4 - Go to bed early. (19:07)

  • #5 - Hire a coach. (21:20)

  • Questions:

  • Why is the fail rate so high for getting back into shape? (24:50)

  • Is running a good way to get back into shape? (27:05)

  • Should I start my fitness journey with a long fast? (29:11)

  • What is the success rate for gym vs at-home workouts? (30:15)

  • I have a lot of weight to lose. Should I lose weight first then build or vice versa? (32:19)

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2541: This Strength Building Technique Activates More Muscle Fibers... & You're Probably Not Using It (Listener Live Coaching) 0
Feb 26, 2025

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

  • Mind Pump Fit Tip: Here is the ONE strength-building technique NONE of you are doing that is killing your progress. (2:27)

  • The most important thing to consider when training your kids. (18:53)

  • Turbocharge collagen production in your skin with red-light therapy. (27:40)

  • Cluster vs. traditional sets. (29:17)

  • Shout out to Ben Bruno! (33:32)

  • Adam has a gift for numbers. (35:23)

  • Look out for parasites! (38:10)

  • The grossest thing you have dealt with as a parent. (41:14)

  • The ultimate scam artist. (47:29)

  • GHK-Cu benefits the skin. (50:55)

  • #ListenerLive question #1 – Are my workouts too long? I am averaging 2 hours. (54:04)

  • #ListenerLive question #2 – You guys always talk about ‘muscle memory’. Is there ‘fat’ memory? Would that explain weight gain and how easily people gain weight back? (1:06:51)

  • #ListenerLive question #3 – How would you help someone lose over 100lbs and get absolutely jacked? (1:14:39)

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2540: Ranking the Top 5 Ways to Build Your Chest 0
Feb 24, 2025

Ranking the Top 5 Techniques to Maximize Chest Gains and Growth

  • Ranking the Top 5 Techniques to Maximize Chest Gains and Growth. (1:18)

  • Fight the negative portion PROPERLY. (1:34)

  • Drive hands together on all chest presses. (8:33)

  • Focus on the stretch on all fly movements. (12:14)

  • Rotate palms down for max squeeze. (15:03)

  • When putting your chest workout together, go in this order: upper, middle, lower, isolation. (17:03)

  • How would you rank them? (21:35)

  • Questions:

  • Does a big bench press equal a big chest? (24:12)

  • How many sets per week should I do for the chest? (26:56)

  • Should women worry about chest training? (31:10)

  • Are pushups a good chest exercise? (34:08)

  • Any chest training advice for those with shoulder pain? (36:41)

  • Can you please compare dumbbells vs barbells vs machines for the chest? (39:40)

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2539: Four Critical Things to Consider Before Getting Surgery & More (Listener Live Coaching) 0
Feb 22, 2025

  • Mind Pump Fit Tip: Don’t get that surgery!!! You could be making a huge mistake! Consider and listen to these 4 factors to make a better decision. (1:51)

  • Static stretching combined with Brain.fm. (23:57)

  • TVs look A LOT different these days. (28:30)

  • The importance and value of maintaining exercise as you age. (29:16)

  • Life expectancy trends of different countries. (31:35)

  • Addressing the viral GLP-1 fear tactics. (33:46)

  • The powerful tool of having coaches in your corner. (43:19)

  • What’s more interesting than people? (44:32)

  • The evolution of gyms. (48:16)

  • Justin’s a workhorse. (51:02)

  • #ListenerLive question #1 – I’m stuck in this 4-day split routine and not seeing the results I want. Any advice on how to bust out of this rut? (57:12)

  • #ListenerLive question #2 – I am not seeing the physical results I’d like to after turning 40. Any advice on how to get out of this dad bod? (1:18:45)

  • #ListenerLive question #3 – Any wisdom you guys can offer on the next steps in my own training and coaching business? (1:31:19)

  • #ListenerLive question #4 – I got the gastric sleeve last year. Any recommendations on how to get more protein in? (1:40:55)

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2538: The Pros & Cons of Group Fitness Coaching & More (Listener Coaching) 0
Feb 21, 2025

  • Mind Pump Fit Tip: The pros and cons of group fitness coaching. (2:05)

  • How much exercise do you really need to build muscle? (23:50)

  • Sleep’s impact on an athlete’s performance. (28:31)

  • Big Food vs. GLP-1s. (37:04)

  • Don’t fall for this scam. (46:40)

  • An Eastern medicine approach to avoid waking up in the middle of the night. (48:43)

  • What prevents child predators? (53:39)

  • #Quah question #1 – You guys are always giving great advice on fat loss, but can we get some rapid-fire tips for the hard gainers? (56:01)

  • #Quah question #2 – How do I tell if a coach is worth the investment if the only option is online? (1:01:36)

  • #Quah question #3 – I've seen lots of ads for beef organ supplements for women. Is that something good for females? And if so, what is a good reputable company to go through? (1:03:55)

  • #Quah question #4 – What's your all-time favorite exercise to perform? (1:06:29)

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2537: The 5 Secret Advantages of Old Experienced Lifters 0
Feb 20, 2025

The 5 Secret Advantages of Old Experienced Lifters

  • The 5 Secret Advantages of Old Experienced Lifters. (1:34)

  • #1 - You can get the same or better results with lighter weight. (1:54)

  • #2 - Muscle memory. (10:32)

  • #3 - Keeping muscle requires far less work. (18:28)

  • #4 - The difference between you and your peers becomes massive. (24:22)

  • #5 - You know your body. (30:15)

  • Questions:

  • Can new/older lifters build muscle like younger lifters? (35:54)

  • At what age should someone stop lifting heavy? (38:51)

  • Are machines better for older lifters? (42:39)

  • How should an older lifter eat? (45:33)

  • What are the best supplements for older lifters? (47:00)

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2536: Avoid These 3 Kinds of Fitness “Professionals” & More (Listener Live Coaching) 0
Feb 19, 2025

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

  • Mind Pump Fit Tip: The downfall of the fitness industry: DON’T listen to people who do these three things. (2:34)

  • The #1 benefit of personal training. (23:19)

  • Introducing MAPS Transformation. (27:27)

  • Why is poor sleep so common? (32:39)

  • The flaw in the recent Jeff Nippard strict vs. cheat curl study. (39:02)

  • How some people value how they look more than the way they perform. (41:26)

  • The recent cultural shift to patriotism. (46:30)

  • Why pure CBD sucks. (52:08)

  • #ListenerLive question #1 – How do I maximize muscle gain 11 months before my next competition? (56:36)

  • #ListenerLive question #2 – Do you have any suggestions for people working through your MAPS programs who experience chronic pain? (1:11:41)

  • #ListenerLive question #3 – How do I know if I'm training to failure or not? (1:19:17)

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