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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: 2026
2793: How to Calculate Volume and Progressively Overload for MAX GAINS 0
Feb 13, 2026

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: How to Calculate Volume and Progressively Overload for MAX GAINS. (2:09)

  • Fish roe vs fish oil. What’s the difference? (23:21)

  • Bringing out the science dork in Adam. (25:32)

  • Getting your head in the right place before a MASSIVE change in your training. (31:14)

  • The benefits of the ‘water pump’. (38:07)

  • Levers and pulleys. (41:31)

  • Do asthma medications stunt growth in children? (45:56)

  • An ‘Our Place’ unboxing. (49:21)

  • #Quah question #1 – Are there any actual benefits to vibration plates, or is it another gimmick in the fitness industry? (53:53)

  • #Quah question #2 – I'm new to lifting with a barbell, and I have a home gym. I frequently lift when I am home alone. My goal is to progress to heavy squats, but I'm afraid of hurting myself or getting stuck at the bottom. What is the best rep range for me? (57:09)

  • #Quah question #3 – What grip/type of pressing movement would be easiest on the rotator cuffs? (1:01:32)

  • #Quah question #4 – I have an L5 bulging disc that causes me pretty frequent pain, and I am trying to recover/heal it, but my chiropractor says it could take 3- 6months to fully heal. How am I supposed to train when I can't load heavy? Especially the lower body exercises like squats, deadlifts, etc. (1:04:25)

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2792: Squat & Hip Thrust Butt-Building Master Class 0
Feb 12, 2026

Squat & Hip Thrust Butt-Building Master Class

  • Address your technique FIRST and then build strength. (1:59)

  • The TWO most important exercises to BUILD your glutes (How to do them RIGHT, so you can finally build that butt you want!)

  • 1. Squat: 

  • Bar position. (7:57)

  • Core activation. (14:05)

  • Not being able to go low enough (heel raises). (16:31)

  • 2. Hip thrust:

  • How to pick a bench and use a plate if too high. (20:55)

  • Tuck pelvis and go up. (22:27)

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  • Build Your Butt Masterclass: Visit https://www.mapsbooty.com/ 

  • Get a free Sample Pack of LMNT’s most popular drink mix flavors with any purchase! Find your favorite LMNT flavor, or share with a friend. As always, LMNT offers no-questions-asked refunds on all orders. Visit: DrinkLMNT.com/MindPump

  • February Promotion: Feb 1 - Feb 14th - The Couple’s Bundle (Aesthetic, HIIT, Muscle Mommy, No BS 6-Pack Abs), $498 value, only $197!  Visit: https://www.mpvalentine.com 

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2791: This Simple Rep Technique Doubles Your Results 0
Feb 11, 2026

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

  • Mind Pump Fit Tip: Stretch, Pause, and Squeeze. (Make your Reps Twice as Effective!) (2:41)

  • Not your traditional sweats. (21:43)

  • Let’s dance! (22:56)

  • It’s good to move. (32:43)

  • The staff’s to-go protein snack. (34:44)

  • Is there a satanic cult that runs the world? (36:06)

  • Feeling older and holding on to injury pain. (46:55)

  • Welcoming a new partner for your peptide needs. (51:09)

  • #ListenerCoaching call #1 – Needing insight on how to break through a plateau and achieve my goals of building muscle and maintaining longevity. (56:14)

  • #ListenerCoaching call #2 – How would you recommend someone with a long training history and higher absolute strength best approach these failure days in Anabolic Advanced? (1:05:13)

  • #ListenerCoaching call #3 – Trying to get to the bottom of why my testosterone levels have dipped since starting a prolonged cut. (1:17:44)

  • #ListenerCoaching call #4 – Is there anything I should be cautious or concerned about when it comes to this reverse diet? (1:32:42)

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2790: How To Get in Shape After Having a Baby 0
Feb 9, 2026

How To Get in Shape After Having a Baby

  • How To Get in Shape After Having a Baby. (1:36)

  • 1. The best work happens before you get pregnant. (2:13)

  • 2. Strength training is the key. (8:05)

  • 3. Walk. (16:43)

  • 5. Go SLOWER than you think. (17:38)

  • 4. Eat to nourish, not to change body composition. (18:55)

  • 6. Hire a good trainer. (20:51)

  • 7. Be patient. (23:14)

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  • Postpartum Guide – Visit: https://www.mapspostpartum.com 

  • February Promotion: Feb 1 - Feb 14th - The Couple’s Bundle (Aesthetic, HIIT, Muscle Mommy, No BS 6-Pack Abs), $498 value, only $197!  Visit: https://www.mpvalentine.com 

  • Visit Legion Athletics for the exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! ** Code MINDPUMP Buy one, get one 50% off for new customers, and 20% cash back for returning customers! **

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2789: 5 Weird but Effective Ways to Add Muscle. 0
Feb 7, 2026

  • Mind Pump Fit Tip: 5 Weird but Effective Ways to Add Muscle. (1:52)

  • The power of God. (23:01)

  • The shift in culture and media. (25:27)

  • Age difference. (28:09)

  • Probiotics for fat loss. (35:30)

  • Crazy patents that exist. (39:03)

  • Androgen receptor density and old-man strength. (41:35)

  • Fighting anti-aging with Caldera. (46:33)

  • Better men lift each other up. (49:52)

  • Mind Pump Recommends Breakdown: 1975 on Netflix. (57:27)

  • #ListenerCoaching call #1 – I’ve completed Anabolic Advanced and Old Time Strength, which program would you recommend next? (1:08:12)

  • #ListenerCoaching call #2 – Stuck in bad habits from years of body image issues and unhealthy eating habits. How can I continue to move forward without feeling like I need to track my food? (1:15:42)

  • #ListenerCoaching call #3 – How can I look like I lift? (1:27:23)

  • #ListenerCoaching call #4 – I’m a 51-year-old female wanting to be as healthy as possible, but struggling with motivation to workout and food noise. (1:42:22)

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2788: How to Lean Bulk for Lean Gains (Build Muscle, Not Body Fat) 0
Feb 6, 2026

  • Mind Pump Fit Tip: How to Lean Bulk for Lean Gains (Build Muscle, Not Body Fat). (2:38)

  • Easy-to-digest vegan protein shakes. (22:15)

  • Speaking identity. (24:04)

  • Getting too much attention? (30:37)

  • Father first. (32:37)

  • Laser focused on ketones. (37:06)

  • The latest GLP-1 propaganda and the dangers. (40:28)

  • Fun Facts with Justin: Rat Utopia Experiment. (46:57)

  • How extreme intelligence is more correlated to mental illness. (52:30)

  • Being stuck in the past, and pick-up spots for the middle-aged crowd. (1:00:00)

  • #Quah question #1 – How do you know if you're getting actual muscle gain or CNS adaptation? Been lifting for 10+ years. (1:10:53)

  • #Quah question #2 – You've mentioned the bi-weekly method for strength training and cardio for best results. If you were to juggle between two MAPS programs with this method, which two would you bounce between for someone who just genuinely enjoys the benefits of both? (1:13:28)

  • #Quah question #3 – What are some exercises I can do as someone with scoliosis? I want to get back into strength training. (1:17:07)

  • #Quah question #4 – What is a good age to introduce weight training for kids? I have 10- and 7-year-old girls who do recreational sports. (1:18:46)

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2787: The Best Way to Get a Flat Stomach 0
Feb 5, 2026

The Best Way to Get a Flat Stomach

  • 5 Steps to Get a Flat Stomach. (1:53)

  • 1. Diet. (2:07)

  • 2. Build the muscles of the midsection. (6:40)

  • 3. Practice TVA exercises. (9:46)

  • 4. Avoid foods that bloat. (12:25)

  • 5. Manage cortisol. (17:00)

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2786: The 5 “Good” Reasons to Do Cardio (Most People Get This Wrong) 0
Feb 4, 2026

  • Mind Pump Fit Tip: The 5 “Good” Reasons to Do Cardio. (2:42)

  • Dose for your cholesterol. (23:37)

  • Old school exercises that have fallen out of favor. (28:00)

  • Inappropriate routines for MOST people. (32:42)

  • The hesitancy for females to push the weight. (37:46)

  • Red-light therapy for the ‘pump’. (42:57)

  • Chasing the pump. (44:57)

  • How personal training is becoming lost with these 1-minute reels. (48:36)

  • Kids say and do the darndest things. (55:42)

  • #ListenerCoaching call #1 – Is it harder to lose body fat and maintain progress with a more petite frame? (57:39) 

  • #ListenerCoaching call #2 – I’m about to turn 30 and want to take advantage of my youth, be able to balance longevity, sustainability, and muscle gain. (1:08:08)

  • #ListenerCoaching call #3 – Looking for advice on what daily calorie intake you would recommend to support a healthy weight and muscle gain for a mechanic working roughly 50 hours per week with high daily activity levels. (1:19:15)

  • #ListenerCoaching call #4 – Looking for program advice for my wife, who has never worked out before, and has access to a home gym. (1:25:29)

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2785: The Most Effective Workout You Can Do from Home 0
Feb 2, 2026

The Most Effective Workout You Can Do from Home

  • The advantages of having a GOOD workout that you can do at home. (1:44)

  • How You Can Create the Most Effective Workout That You Do from Home

  • 1. Make it strength-focused. (8:12)

  • 2. Use bands, bodyweight, suspension trainer, and/or weights. (13:09)

  • 3. Don’t sleep on isometrics. (15:38)

  • 4. Short daily workouts work better. (17:04)

  • 5. 80/20 rule. (19:21)

  • 6. Break up the day with trigger sessions. (22:06)

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  • Special Promotion: At Home/MAPS 15 Minute Programs - 50% off all ‘15’ programs (Excluding Muscle Mommy and Performance). ** Code HOME at checkout. **

  • Visit Troscriptions for the exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Promo code MINDPUMP for 10% off your first order. **

The Most Effective Workout You Can Do from Home

  • The advantages of having a GOOD workout that you can do at home. (1:44)

  • How You Can Create the Most Effective Workout That You Do from Home

  • 1. Make it strength-focused. (8:12)

  • 2. Use bands, bodyweight, suspension trainer, and/or weights. (13:09)

  • 3. Don’t sleep on isometrics. (15:38)

  • 4. Short daily workouts work better. (17:04)

  • 5. 80/20 rule. (19:21)

  • 6. Break up the day with trigger sessions. (22:06)

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  • Special Promotion: At Home/MAPS 15 Minute Programs - 50% off all ‘15’ programs (Excluding Muscle Mommy and Performance). ** Code HOME at checkout. **

  • Visit Troscriptions for the exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Promo code MINDPUMP for 10% off your first order. **

 

2784: How Do I Pick the Right Exercises for My Body? 0
Jan 31, 2026

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

  • Mind Pump Fit Tip: How do I pick the right exercises for my body? (2:12)

  • Some people are built DIFFERENT! (22:49)

  • Competitive spirit in the Di Stefano household. (25:14)

  • Estrogen land. (26:31)

  • Joyriding illegally, and generational shifts with technology. (30:11)

  • Adam’s annual riding trip. (44:25)

  • Who has the best style? (48:00)

  • Pranks gone wrong. (50:19)

  • Kids say the darndest things. (52:17)

  • Crushing nuggets. (53:23)

  • Staying healthy with RHO Nutrition. (55:26)

  • Improving your brain’s processing power through bimanual simulation writing. (58:01)

  • #ListenerCoaching call #1 – Ways to deal with the struggle, what I see in the mirror, breaking through mental challenges, and how to take advantage of some "newbie" gains. (1:03:06)

  • #ListenerCoaching call #2 – How to build muscle and strength while maintaining athletic performance, specifically keeping up my cardio in the forms of jiu jitsu and running. (1:15:44)

  • #ListenerCoaching call #3 – Wanting advice on increasing body weight and strength without feeling sluggish. (1:28:55)

  • #ListenerCoaching call #4 – Looking for advice on what program to run after a recent return into fitness at the age of 50 and on TRT. (1:37:34)

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2783: Which Rep Range Is Best for Your Goals? 0
Jan 30, 2026

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: Which Rep Range Is Best for Your Goals? (2:16)

  • Research on how much acetaldehyde is released in the gut. (32:15)

  • The rules of the bathroom. (36:02)

  • Carnival King. (41:02)

  • Will resources solve all our problems? (42:13)

  • The dangers of Tylenol/acetaminophen. (51:00)

  • Ready-to-go protein drink that can go mainstream! (54:27)

  • Eating for abundance, and kids & food preferences. (57:10)

  • #Quah question #1 – Maybe this is silly, but I'm trying to take rest periods seriously and have a question. During my two to three minutes, do I need to sit still that whole time or can I prep the bar for my next workout and/or like stretch? (1:04:25)

  • #Quah question #2 – How can I build my legs/glutes when I have really bad knees? (1:07:37)

  • #Quah question #3 – Why can't you do trigger sessions all at once like a set of three instead of three different times a day?! (1:10:32)

  • #Quah question #4 – What are the pros and cons of cold plunge/ice baths, sauna, and hot tubs/hot baths? Is one better for weight loss, muscle gain, and mental health/recovery? (1:12:22)

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2782: How to Naturally Boost Testosterone 0
Jan 29, 2026

 How to Naturally Boost Testosterone

  • Data-backed ways to boost testosterone. (2:01)

  • 1. Exercise. (3:18)

  • 2. Sleep. (11:56)

  • 3. Vitamin D. (16:51)

  • 4. Zinc. (20:57)

  • 5. Magnesium. (21:55)

  • 6. Other supps/recommendations: (Fenugreek, Ashwagandha, Shilajit, Tonkat Ali, and red-light therapy.) (23:03)

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  • Boost Testosterone Guide: http://mindpumpmedia.com/testosterone-guide 

  • Visit Crisp Power for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! ** Code MINDPUMP10 for 10% OFF. Give your snack game a serious upgrade. Crisp Power Protein Pretzels deliver super crunchy and delicious snacks that are up to 28g of protein, low carb, zero sugar, and high in fiber! **

  • January Promotion: Code NEWYEAR50 at checkout for 50% off the following programs: MAPS Starter, Transform, Anabolic, and Performance! Visit: http://mapsjanuary.com/ 

 

2781: What GLP-1s Exposed About Dieting, Training, and Longevity 0
Jan 28, 2026

  • Mind Pump Fit Tip: What GLP-1s have taught us. (2:47)

  • New education platform for trainers! (27:02)

  • Relationship dynamics when it comes to sexual desire. (30:05)

  • Making ‘behind the neck’ exercises cool again! (40:05)

  • Why sitting without breaks is a problem. (45:35)

  • Kicking your soda habit with Olipop. (48:08)

  • An update on Adam’s training and diet. (49:35)

  • Turning household chores into a difficult workout. (51:07)

  • Embracing one’s feminine side. (54:20)

  • #ListenerCoaching call #1 – Any suggestions or program recommendations that would allow me to continue prioritizing the big lifts, build strength, and gradually reduce body fat? (58:19)

  • #ListenerCoaching call #2 – I’m trying to find a balance between macros vs eating intuitively, working out hard but not overdoing it. (1:10:41)

  • #ListenerCoaching call #3 – Thoughts on how to manage rapid strength gains vs joint health, whether I should pause progression or change training focus, and what programming direction you’d suggest for a female lifter rebuilding lower body mass without sacrificing longevity? (1:28:04)

  • #ListenerCoaching call #4 – How to maintain these physical gains while coming off of the GLP-1, increase strength, and avoid injuries as I get older. (1:42:00)

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2780: How to Start Losing Weight for Summer, Now! 0
Jan 26, 2026

How to Start Losing Weight for Summer, Now!

  • The real work is in the offseason. Lay down the foundation NOW! (1:24)

  • 5 Steps How to Start Losing Weight for Summer, Now!

  • 1. Reverse diet and build muscle. (3:38)

  • 2. Begin cutting calories. (9:47)

  • 3. Adjust workouts. (11:13)

  • 4. Add steps. (12:36)

  • 5. Add cardio. (15:30)

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2779 : Is Hormone Therapy Healthy? 0
Jan 24, 2026

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

  • Mind Pump Fit Tip: Is hormone therapy actually healthy? (2:20)

  • There is not a lot from an appearance standpoint that being healthy & fit won’t fix. (18:27)

  • Are women harder on each other? (23:00)

  • How social media is changing culture and social dynamics. (27:04)

  • A meal replacement shake that is high on quality and tastes good! (37:02)

  • Should you do a ‘parasite cleanse’? (39:59)

  • Sex and cults. (44:57)

  • #ListenerCoaching call #1 – Looking for career advice regarding getting a personal training job without sales experience. (54:17)

  • #ListenerCoaching call #2 – Is it possible to recover from stress-related symptoms after intense training and low-body fat levels? (1:08:14)

  • #ListenerCoaching call #3 – How do I know when I've tipped the scales on stress, and I need to pull back? (1:18:55)

  • #ListenerCoaching call #4 – Advice on starting a podcast about physician wellness. (1:31:12)

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2778: Why Your Body Is Resisting Fat Loss (And What To Do) 0
Jan 23, 2026

  • Mind Pump Fit Tip: When Pushing Fat Loss is the Wrong Move for Your Body. (2:11)

  • The benefits of NAD and the difference in liposomal technology. (22:00)

  • Stubbornness as a superpower. (26:08)

  • Building leg stamina, and why what you’re avoiding is probably best for you. (29:45)

  • Is this generation too isolated? (34:19)

  • Making the case for regulation. (46:33)

  • Buyer beware: Red-light therapy devices. (50:35)

  • Autism Barbie. (56:26)

  • Feeling good about the current state of writing on television. (57:16)

  • Rage bait and algorithm hacks. (59:25)

  • #Quah question #1 – My quads are always sore after squats, lunges, etc. and then stay sore for days later. I warm up and stretch after. I try to progress but not go too heavy when my muscles ache. What else can I do to alleviate that pain? (1:04:19)

  • #Quah question #2 – Any tips for perpetually tight hips? I have a desk job, but I do lots of walking and foam rolling several times a week. (1:05:48)

  • #Quah question #3 – What's the best way to preserve as much strength as possible while pregnant? (1:09:01)

  • #Quah question #4 – I'd love to hear about smart ways to program heavy circuits. Not talking about Orangetheory style circuits, but taking 3-4 lifts, using different muscle groups, and resting maybe 30 seconds between lifts, which would give several minutes before repeating any one lift. Can this be done in a way to gain strength and build muscle? (1:11:06)

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2777: Why Your Butt Is Flat 0
Jan 22, 2026

Why Your Butt Is Flat

  • The anatomy of the glute and the role of origin and insertion in genetic differences. (2:03)

  • Don’t make these mistakes! (7:20)

  • 5 Reasons Why Your Butt Is Flat

  • #1 - You aren’t eating enough. (8:41)

  • #2 - You aren’t trying to get strong. (12:06)

  • #3 - You have a sleepy butt. (13:33)

  • #4 - Your intensity is too high. (19:18)

  • #5 - Your intensity is too low. (21:28)

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  • Visit Troscriptions for the exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Promo code MINDPUMP for 10% off your first order. **

  • January Promotion: Code NEWYEAR50 at checkout for 50% off the following programs: MAPS Starter, Transform, Anabolic, and Performance!

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2776: Good Nutrition Without Tracking Macros (What It REALLY Looks Like) 0
Jan 21, 2026

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

  • Mind Pump Fit Tip: Not Tracking Macros? Here’s What ‘Good Nutrition’ Actually Looks Like. (2:47)

  • Relationship with satiety over the years. (22:27)

  • Destroying the old sodium propaganda with LMNT. (26:54)

  • The detrimental effects of pornography on the brain. (32:16)

  • Speculating on the future of personal training. (41:40)

  • Smart, tiny robots. (46:11)

  • Mind Pump Recommends Eternity on Prime Video. (47:27)

  • Cardio bunny or Muscle mommy? (49:36)

  • The beauty of chasing strength for young girls. (51:18)

  • Wrestling with the inherited traits you see in your children. (55:44)

  • An effective supplement for mental performance. (1:02:14)

  • #ListenerCoaching call #1 – I’m struggling to get past the ex-athlete mentality. (1:06:33)

  • #ListenerCoaching call #2 – Can I use your plans and simply swap out the exercises with the gym ring equivalent? (1:20:06)

  • #ListenerCoaching call #3 – Why am I not gaining muscle despite being consistent with workouts and diet? (1:31:16)

  • #ListenerCoaching call #4 – Realistic expectations, tracking progress, and mindset during muscle building bulks and cuts. (1:39:58)

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2775: How To Make Progress While Traveling 0
Jan 19, 2026

 How Do You Make Progress While Traveling

  • An important note for young trainers, and the importance of having a strategy to be successful when you travel. (1:51)

  • Two things to focus on if travel is a regular part of your life, and trying to get fit or maintain a level of fitness. (4:25)

  • 6 Ways You Make Progress While Traveling

  • #1 - Short workout every morning. (5:52)

  • #2 - Walk after meals and during breaks. (11:18)

  • #3 - Bring protein shakes. (13:11)

  • #4 - Eat your bodyweight in grams of protein and eat it first. (15:00)

  • #5 - Fast if no good options. (17:16)

  • #6 - Focus on what’s important to avoid rebound. (21:05)

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2774: Midlife Cholesterol Problems EXPLAINED (Do These Lifestyle Fixes) 0
Jan 17, 2026

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

  • Mind Pump Fit Tip: Why Cholesterol Often Goes Up in Midlife (And the Lifestyle Fixes That Work). (2:03)

  • The BIG differences with the updated food pyramid dietary recommendations. (22:09)

  • The problems with Fitness Pharisees. (26:27)

  • Your trainer sucks! (32:43)

  • The crazy/scary technology we don’t know about. (36:03)

  • Get your squatter removed today! (39:49)

  • AI wars. (42:03)

  • The amazing health benefits of probiotics. (45:26)

  • The value of a parasite cleanse. (47:16)

  • Get the Build Your Butt Masterclass today, and learn about the problem with competition coaches. (51:45)

  • #ListenerCoaching call #1 – Does the amount of weight I am lifting truly matter if the current level feels good to me? (1:01:39)

  • #ListenerCoaching call #2 – Can testosterone be fixed in women the same way it is in men? (1:10:02)

  • #ListenerCoaching call #3 – How best to raise two boys who are built differently and maximize puberty? (1:22:14)

  • #ListenerCoaching call #4 – Following up on why more volume isn’t always better and where to go from here. (1:37:00)

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2773: Top Ways to Measure Progress (and the WORST)! 0
Jan 16, 2026

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: Top Ways to Measure Progress (and the WORST)! (1:53)

  • Mind Pump’s Vuori favorites. (27:58)

  • The Babe Ruth diet. (29:12)

  • The guys take on the updated food pyramid and its influence on society. (36:53)

  • The biggest jerks in the sea. (41:24)

  • LEGO latest innovation. (47:32)

  • Kids say the cutest things. (49:13)

  • Getting too big for your shirt! (50:58)

  • Promoting cellular repair, strengthening the skin barrier, and reducing inflammation with exosomes. (53:06)

  • #Quah question #1 – How should a female train who has osteoporosis? (1:02:15)

  • #Quah question #2 – How do women know if they need testosterone? Can they even get TRT? What levels are normal for an athletic female age 21? (1:04:01)

  • #Quah question #3 – I’ve been able to improve all my big lifts and have steadily made progress with strength, but I still find pushups aggravate my back and have more or less always been a struggle for me. What tips would you give to someone who wants to improve their pushups? (1:06:37)

  • #Quah question #4 – How do I know if I should continue to train when I have an injury? I have had 2 knee revisions on the same knee and think it's going out again. (1:08:32)

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2772: Go from 30% to 10% Body Fat (Follow These 4 Steps!) 0
Jan 15, 2026

Go from 30% to 10% Body Fat (Follow These 4 Steps!)

  • Follow these 4 steps CONSISTENTLY for the next 30-60 days and you WILL see long-term results! (1:53)

  • Ideal body fat percentage for men & women. (8:23)

  • Step 1. Strength training 3 days a week/full-body workouts. (12:10)

  • Step 2. Walk 8-10k steps a day. (17:01)

  • Step 3. Avoid all processed food. (20:18)

  • Step 4. Hit your target weight in grams of protein. (24:36)

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  • Special Promotion: MAPS Transform 50% off! ** Code NEWYEAR50 at checkout. **

  • Visit Pre-Alcohol by ZBiotics for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! ** Superbowl Code ‘"MINDPUMP26"” for 15% for first-time purchasers on either one-time purchases, (3, 6, 12-packs) or subscriptions (6, 12-pack). **

2771: Protein Myths Are Wrecking Your Progress 0
Jan 14, 2026

  • Mind Pump Fit Tip: The Magic Macronutrient: The Power of Protein. (2:37)

  • The crazy story of how FedEx almost went bankrupt! (24:33)

  • Going down the ‘Squatter Hunter’ rabbit hole. (27:32)

  • Approved drugs that get taken off the market. (33:06)

  • Holding your breath to get your way. (39:23)

  • Biggest tantrums. (41:12)

  • Why children save their hardest emotion for their mother. (43:08)

  • The hidden benefits of Shilajit. (49:44)

  • #ListenerCoaching call #1 – Are you genetically limited to gaining more mass? (58:12)

  • #ListenerCoaching call #2 – Advice on progressing my lifting, setting new goals, and modifying the MAPS programs for five days per week. (1:08:19)

  • #ListenerCoaching call #3 – Can you recommend how I can now go on a cut while ensuring I don’t hurt my neck while doing exercises? (1:27:12)

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2770: 4 Reasons Your Butt Isn't Growing ! 0
Jan 12, 2026

Build Your Butt Masterclass

  • Four reasons people aren’t building their butts (DON’T make these mistakes): (1:34)

  • 1. The wrong exercises. (2:33)

  • 2. Not lifting heavy. (8:24)

  • 3. Not eating in a bulk. (16:26)

  • 4. Can’t connect to glutes. (21:17)

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2769: The Hidden Benefits of Fitness Nobody Talks About 0
Jan 10, 2026

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

  • Mind Pump Fit Tip: Awesome Side Effects of Fitness. (2:20)

  • New kind of soda that combines the classic soda taste with the benefits of a functional ingredient blend to support digestive health. (24:41)

  • Kids love metal. (28:20)

  • Reflecting on traits your kids have that you share (good and bad). (29:43)

  • The mischievous and nefarious acts of AI. (46:10)

  • Improving your liver health with Dose. (52:26)

  • The future of crypto. (56:45)

  • A real-life American hero. (58:08)

  • #ListenerCoaching call #1 – Needing advice regarding a strength imbalance and localized fat storage patterns. (1:03:40)

  • #ListenerCoaching call #2 – How do you hit your protein daily goals without raising your cholesterol? (1:06:52)

  • #ListenerCoaching call #3 – How to program prepping for a half-marathon and deadlifting competition? (1:13:55)

  • #ListenerCoaching call #4 – Any tips or advice to help improve my deadlift? (1:23:27)

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