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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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2145: Forgotten Muscle & Strength Building Secrets 0
Aug 21, 2023

  • The INCREDIBLE/LOST wisdom of the Bronze Era. (2:06)

  • Using martial arts as an example of how fancy equipment has changed the way we train. (6:17)

  • The importance of crediting those who have paved the way. (8:16)

  • The aesthetic make-up/characteristics of Bronze Era athletes. (9:22)

  • The value of novelty in the adaptation process. (16:41)

  • What bodybuilding messed up. (19:50)

  • Rediscovering old wisdom through the creation of this program. (26:05)

  • The ULTIMATE goal of this program: Three Challenges. (34:10)

  • #1 – Strength challenge. (36:55)

  • #2 – Stamina challenge. (38:14)

  • #3 – Grit challenge. (38:59)

  • Breaking down and detailing the most fun MAPS program to date. (41:09)

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2144: How to Bust Through a Weight Loss Plateau, Ways to Reignite Your Passion for Fitness, Programming Fitness for High School Students & More (Listener Live Coaching) 0
Aug 19, 2023

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

  • Mind Pump Fit Tip: These are the fitness & health truths. (1:33)

  • Has more engineering gone into food or landing on the moon? (22:19)

  • Are women’s sports destroyed? Will there be a correction? (24:56)

  • Resistance training can improve your skin! (35:23)

  • What is wrong with dudes? (38:27)

  • CGMs with a coach can be extremely valuable. (44:48)

  • Shout out to Anthony Vincent. (49:51)

  • #ListenerLive question #1 - Are things you recommend tackling to combat boredom and keep improving? I’m struggling to come up with new ones after a lifetime of working out. (51:09)

  • #ListenerLive question #2 - Do you guys have any recommendations on how to program a 9-month fitness class for high schoolers with a wide variety of experiences? (1:08:16)

  • #ListenerLive question #3 – Any tips on how to break through a weight loss plateau? (1:21:51)

  • #ListenerLive question #4 - How to eat and train post bariatric surgery? (1:31:57)

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2143: How to Get More Vascular, the Best Way to Stop Overtraining, How to Safely Push Yourself Without a Gym Partner & More 0
Aug 18, 2023

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: Exercises are SKILLS! Practice them as such. (1:43)

  • The insanity of ESG (Environmental, Social, & Governance). (20:15)

  • Mind Pump Recommends Telemarketers on Max. (26:08)

  • Being sick sucks. (33:01)

  • The best and worst things about your child leaving the nest. (39:41)

  • Gross things you thought you would never do before becoming a parent. (47:43)

  • Legion now has cookies! (53:59)

  • The partners the guys use the most. (55:17)

  • UPS drivers are getting PAID! (57:31)

  • Shout out to Oliver Anthony Music. (1:04:35)

  • #Quah question #1 - What can I do to get more roadmap veins? I have a lot of veins, but I want the ones in my forearms to stick out more, what should I do? I’m already sub 10% fat, take a pump, and use sodium, is there a way to get even more? (1:06:21)

  • #Quah question #2 - How do you successfully exit out of overtraining? Will you gain fat if you go about it too abruptly? Should you treat it like reverse dieting and slowly ease out of it? (1:10:40)

  • #Quah question #3 – I'm very hamstring and glute dominant. How do I make lower body movements more quad-based, especially unilateral? (1:16:02)

  • #Quah question #4 - How to push yourself without a gym partner or hurting yourself? (1:17:50)

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2142: Maximum Strength, Stamina & Grit: The 3 Components of Strength 0
Aug 17, 2023

In this episode Sal, Adam & Justin cover different types of strength and how to achieve them.

  • There ain’t nothing wrong with getting a little strong. (1:25)

  • At what point does strength training start to take away from athletic training? (3:01)

  • The moment Sal realized there are DIFFERENT types of strength. (9:12)

  • Celebrating the old-timey strongmen/women. (12:12)

  • The three different types of strength and how to achieve them. 

  • #1 – Max Strength. (19:17)

  • #2 – Stamina. (26:58)

  • #3 – Grit. (35:20)

  • Three examples of bronze era athletes who demonstrated one of these three different types of strength. (45:21)

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2141: How to Build the Glutes & Hamstrings When Nothing Seems to Work, the Importance of Adjusting Caloric Intake Based on Activity & More (Listener Live Coaching) 0
Aug 16, 2023

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

  • Mind Pump Fit Tip: Don’t miss the forest for the trees. Make sure you communicate in effective ways. We are losing the war. (2:39)

  • Magic Spoon is a great option if you're going to take one step toward a better direction. (30:31)

  • Sal’s on the mend. (32:51)

  • An update from Sal on his first Ketamine therapy session. (40:41)

  • What a WIN for Dave Portnoy. (55:01)

  • How long should sex last? (57:42)

  • Following up on the viral plane lady. (1:02:06)

  • Sal’s experience with Entera so far. (1:03:35)

  • Some people should NOT be parents. (1:07:20)

  • Shout out to Paul Chek. (1:11:08)

  • #ListenerLive question #1 - What else can I do to drop body fat if I am limited by movement and steps to help create a caloric deficit? (1:12:30)

  • #ListenerLive question #2 - Can I use the winter months when my steps go down by maybe 1/4 to a 1/2 of what they are during the summer to bulk, without having to put much thought into it? I want to take advantage of building muscle as much as I can to have a long healthy life and be active with my children. (1:23:55)

  • #ListenerLive question #3 - Is it possible to permanently fix my quad dominance? What can I do in my workouts and/or everyday life to fix my quad dominance and activate my glutes and hamstrings more so I don’t keep reverting to utilizing only my quads for certain moves? (1:30:37)

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2140: How to Choose the Best Gym for You 0
Aug 14, 2023

In this episode Sal, Adam & Justin cover how to choose a gym, whether you a consumer looking for a good place to work out or a trainer looking for the ideal place to build your training business.

  • Which Gym is Right for You? The pros and cons of each from both a client and a trainer's perspective. (1:11)

  • #1 - Big Box gyms: 24 Hour Fitness, Crunch, Balley's, LA Fitness, or UFC. (2:18)

  • #2 - Small Box gyms: Your local ma and pa gym private trainer studios. (22:36)

  • #3 - Class gyms: F45, Orangetheory Fitness, or Barry’s Bootcamp. (34:02)

  • #4 - Training from home. (45:57)

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2139: The Truth About Margot Robbie's Diet, the Benefits of Switching From Bodybuilding to Powerlifting, Identifying When Exercise Becomes Self-Abuse Instead of Self-Care & More (Listener Live Coaching) 0
Aug 12, 2023

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

  • Mind Pump Fit Tip: Most celebrity diets are extreme, but some can be good (i.e., Margot Robbie’s Barbie diet) with a couple of changes. (1:25)

  • The Pure/Peak Power Bundle from Organifi is official! (9:22)

  • Is Andrew Tate hurting the exact people he claims to be trying to represent? (10:12)

  • Mind Pump Recommends, Patrick Bet-David on The Joe Rogan Experience. (28:26)

  • The censor machines are back. (34:40)

  • Mind Pump PSA. (38:01)

  • Breaking down the Jake Paul/Nate Diaz boxing match. (41:31)

  • Small business owners are taking things into their own hands. (46:05)

  • Putting the Vuori slacks to the ultimate test. (51:38)

  • Shout out to Tom Haviland and Travis Chapman. (52:51)

  • #ListenerLive question #1 - How can I get better at squatting heavy in a standard barbell back squat? (58:02)

  • #ListenerLive question #2 - What’s the difference between exercise as therapy and abuse? (1:10:26)

  • #ListenerLive question #3 - How do you get one leg to catch up in strength without neglecting the other? (1:26:28)

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2138: How Muscle Affects Testosterone Levels, the Best Low Cost Protein Sources, Reverse Dieting at a Higher Body Fat Percentage & More 0
Aug 11, 2023

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: PAY ATTENTION! Progress from exercise often has nothing to do with fat loss, muscle gain, or physical performance. (1:57)

  • Adam’s thoughtful gift. (18:07)

  • What percentage of people try to cheat their taxes? (24:48)

  • Sal’s evening at his parents' house. (29:41)

  • Eight Sleep, the Rolls Royce of sleep cooling systems. (33:25)

  • Speculating on progressing with less volume as you get older. (40:07)

  • Fun Facts with Justin: The Water Beetle’s evolution of survival. (46:58)

  • Mind Pump Recommends Oppenheimer. (49:46)

  • Calories are not equal. (54:52)

  • Get younger skin with Joovv. (59:37)

  • Shout out to GetDynasty.com. (1:01:47)

  • #Quah question #1 - What is the relationship between building muscle and testosterone levels, particularly in women? If a woman has already experienced issues with other hormonal imbalances, can building muscle cause an abnormal increase in testosterone levels? (1:03:49)

  • #Quah question #2 - How do I know when I have enough muscle to cut, so I don’t end up looking skinny? (1:07:48)

  • #Quah question #3 - Should you reverse diet if you're over 30% body fat? (1:12:26)

  • #Quah question #4 - What is the best protein for a budget bulk? (1:16:02)

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2137: The Best Suspension Training Workout Plan for Beginners 0
Aug 10, 2023

In this episode Sal, Adam & Justin cover the best way to start training with a suspension trainer.

  • A body and a suspension trainer and you can rival your friends with muscle and strength gains! (1:42)

  • Who is this type of exercise tool for and what is it best used for? (2:57)

  • Tips, How to Use Them, and The Best Exercises per Body Part for Beginners. (8:41)

  • Chest: The push-up or fly. (9:52)

  • Back: Supine rows. (13:34)

  • Shoulders: W’s. (17:17)

  • Biceps: Body curls. (20:04)

  • Triceps: Body skull crushers. (21:27)

  • Legs: Assisted lunge or side lunge (24:00)

  • Hamstrings: Leg curls. (27:01)

  • Core: Suspension plank. (28:42)

  • Putting a workout together for beginners. (30:12)

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2136: The Best Order to Go Through MAPS Programs, How to Fix Shoulder Pain, What to Do if You Are Experiencing Strange Weight or Hormone Fluctuations & More (Listener Live Coaching) 0
Aug 9, 2023

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

  • Mind Pump Fit Tip: DON’T BE NORMAL! (2:25)

  • Mind Pump Recommends, Untold: Jake Paul the Problem Child on Netflix. (15:02)

  • It’s crazy the POWER people can have over one another. (20:14)

  • Why Justin may be quiet but is always observing. (33:29)

  • Post reaction to one of the guy’s latest clips on social media. (42:01)

  • “If you don’t stand for something you’ll fall for anything.” (46:54)

  • The chicken nuggets from Butcher Box are children and adult approved! (51:14)

  • The importance of healing your gut and going about it the right way. (52:38)

  • Ned for your sleep health. (57:20)

  • Shout out to Peter Attia. (59:20)

  • #ListenerLive question #1 – Is it important to run your programs in the order you created them? (1:00:24) 

  • #ListenerLive question #2 – Am I ready for MAPS Anabolic Advanced? (1:11:35)

  • #ListenerLive question #3 - What would be the best way to keep the weight off if I want to reverse off Ozempic? (1:17:35)

  • #ListenerLive question #4 – Any advice on how to fix my shoulder pain? (1:33:38)

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2135: Barbell Squat Masterclass 0
Aug 7, 2023

  • One of the MOST important exercises, the barbell squat masterclass. (1:10)

  • An exceptional lower-body exercise that has an amazing carryover effect throughout the whole body. (4:32)

  • Squatting is a FUNDAMENTAL human movement. (10:14)

  • The distinct types of squats. (11:16)

  • All complex movements have a substantial risk of injury if performed improperly. (14:36)

  • The requirements needed to perform a proper barbell squat. (16:23)

  • The BEST priming movements to perform before squatting. (23:15)

  • The workout: The placement of the bar, how to bail safely, slowly working up to heavy set, avoiding failure, best tempo, and number of days per week. (31:26)

  • Advanced squatting techniques. (41:17)

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2134: The Dangers of Eating Too Much Protein, Why Group Training Classes Usually Suck, How to Work Around Lifts That Hurt & More (Listener Live Coaching) 0
Aug 5, 2023

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

  • Mind Pump Fit Tip: Get Fit! Survive the alien invasion. (1:42)

  • Have sodium before and during your workouts for a better pump! (11:10)

  • The new world record for equipped bench press will blow your mind. (15:39)

  • Training for strength vs hypertrophy. (19:40)

  • Speculating on a recent survey of the political identities of 12th grade boys vs girls. (27:14)

  • The power of self-confidence. (36:43)

  • Some crazy statistics on the current economy and housing market. (41:30)

  • When you know life is getting too easy. (50:02)

  • Tastes like chocolate donuts! Try Paleo Valley’s Chocolate Bone Broth Protein Powder for yourself! (58:01)

  • Shout out to “Building a Non-Anxious Life,” Book by John Delony. (58:59)

  • #ListenerLive question #1 – Can you eat too much protein? (1:00:59)

  • #ListenerLive question #2 – Is there a way to keep doing group classes but make it less about cardio to lift heavier weights? (1:12:31)

  • #ListenerLive question #3 – If my fitness goal is to lose body fat and gain lean muscle, what is the best way to do that if I cannot include the big 4 compound lifts? (1:31:55)

  • #ListenerLive question #4 – Assuming you hit 1g protein /lbs. body weight during a cut, is there any benefit in consuming more calories and increasing the deficit by adding more walking or will it not make any difference? (1:41:31)

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2133: The Best Way to Build the Abs, the Ideal Body Fat Percentage for Health, Convincing Others of the Benefits of Creatine & More 0
Aug 4, 2023

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: Attention to all social media influencers! When you comment under people’s pictures on social media ACT like you're in the gym! (1:50)

  • The anti-health/social media movement. (10:22)

  • The Andrew Tate litmus test. (17:43)

  • Vicki is a boss! (22:21)

  • Following up on Adam’s sister’s scary hit & run. (24:13)

  • A lottery winner’s ninja move. (28:52)

  • The decline of San Francisco. (30:25)

  • The people in the South are the best! (33:21)

  • Recapping Justin’s ‘Gymnastics Dad’ family trip to Florida. (36:16)

  • Vacationing with children and what guys find attractive. (39:38)

  • ‘The Good’ serum is an easy sell. (45:06)

  • The ‘interesting’ Chinese social credit score experiment. (47:04)

  • An Organifi ‘jet-fuel’ combo. (53:14)

  • Shout out to Free to Choose on YouTube. (54:25)

  • #Quah question #1 - How do you properly program abs? (55:41)

  • #Quah question #2 - What is the best body fat percentage to be in for health? (59:16)

  • #Quah question #3 - If you guys started a strength athletic event, what exercises and rules would you evoke? (1:09:38)

  • #Quah question #4 - How can I convince someone whose primary goal is to lose weight that they should take creatine? (1:16:08)

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2132: Six Reasons Men Today are Weak 0
Aug 3, 2023

In this episode Sal, Adam & Justin lay out six reasons why men are getting weaker.

  • What sparked this conversation? (1:19)

  • Six Reasons Men Today Are Weak.

  • #1 – Pornography. (4:49)

  • #2 - Substance abuse. (17:50)

  • #3- Lack of physical strength. (26:20)

  • #4 - Video games. (31:22)

  • #5 - Lack of good role models. (39:49)

  • #6 – Loneliness. (47:25)

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2131: How to Break Through a Bench Press Plateau, Simple Tips to Get Leaner, How to Work Out With a Herniated Disc & More (Listener Live Coaching) 0
Aug 2, 2023

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

  • Mind Pump Fit Tip: Do you want to get stronger in the real world? Offset your training! (2:21)

  • The importance of having a balanced conversation and not getting emotionally charged. (33:07)

  • The value in listening to your REAL friends. (36:38)

  • An important PSA for all inspiring coaches and trainers. (45:42)

  • The animals are rising. (53:56)

  • Shout out to Patrick Bet-David. (55:52)

  • #ListenerLive question #1 - Any advice on progressing in my bench press? (1:02:09)

  • #ListenerLive question #2 - Can you build muscle and endurance at the same time?  (1:16:09)

  • #ListenerLive question #3 - How can I determine my ideal caloric intake? (1:28:58)

  • #ListenerLive question #4 – Is MAPS Anabolic the right program if I can’t push myself too much on progressive overload due to a previous injury?  Is there a better program for where I am in my current training to hopefully compete again in the spring? (1:40:52)

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2130: The Truth About Hair Loss With Jay Campbell & Nick Andrews 0
Jul 31, 2023

Is it possible to stop and even reverse hair loss without dangerous drugs? In this episode Sal, Adam & Justin speak with Jay Campbell and Nick Andrews about the real culprit behind hair loss and what can be done about it.

  • A little background on Nick and his pathway into peptides. (2:46)

  • Why aren’t peptides the biggest pharma blockbusters? (5:52)

  • Thinking of peptides as a key and a lock. (12:43)

  • Changing the business model of the US healthcare system. (15:28)

  • How most peptides are regenerative. (21:22)

  • The peptides that get Nick excited. (24:38)

  • Why DHT (Dihydrotestosterone) is not a root cause, but a contributing factor to hair loss. (31:23)

  • The health implications of blocking DHT. (35:33)

  • What does minoxidil do to help with hair loss? (38:51)

  • The different pathways that contribute to hair loss. (41:16)

  • If you can help your body turn on the right things or provide the right conditions, your body knows how to fix stuff. (42:38)

  • The peptides they put in their skincare products. (49:53)

  • How most people have been brainwashed to believe hair regrowth products are scams. (1:08:02)

  • What to do if you are currently taking a DHT inhibitor. (1:10:58)

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2129: How to Stay Consistent With Health & Fitness, the First Thing to Focus On to Lose a Lot of Fat, the Best Rep Ranges for Progress & More (Listener Live Coaching) 0
Jul 29, 2023

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

  • Mind Pump Fit Tip: Fitness & Health can save the world! (2:09)

  • Music and education. (33:04)

  • Seeking outside of the traditional way of learning and educating ourselves. (38:30)

  • Training your palette to prefer whole-natural foods. (45:23)

  • Organifi practices what they preach. (52:53)

  • Shout out to Drew Canole. (55:26)

  • #ListenerLive question #1 - What are some tips/tricks you all have done to stay living a healthy lifestyle? When you have lulls in your fitness, what do you do to stay on track? (56:53)

  • #ListenerLive question #2 - I have a lot of weight to lose, should I cut first or wait and build muscle? (1:14:14)

  • #ListenerLive question #3 - What exercises could I do to strengthen the muscles in the throw and get more explosive at disc golf? (1:31:13)

  • #ListenerLive question #4 - Should I opt for doing the big lifts at the beginning with lower reps and high weight and finish it off with lower weight and high reps? Should I stick to a specific rep range throughout the whole workout? (1:53:40)

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2128: The Best Sled Drive Alternative, the Ideal Amount of Sleep to Build Muscle, Choosing a Weight for AMPRAPs & More 0
Jul 28, 2023

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: Creatine is one of the BEST supplements anyone can take for any goal. (1:54)

  • Caldera for sunburns works! (11:16)

  • The media machine comes after In N Out. (16:38)

  • The lasting negative impacts of masks. (17:52)

  • Disney’s strange moves are coming back to bite them. (24:24)

  • Mind Pump Recommends Tucker Carlson interviewing Andrew Tate. (34:54)

  • An update on the Arlo saga. (47:21)

  • Ketamine may help patients with treatment-resistant depression. (49:28)

  • Shout out to The Rabbit Who Wants to Fall Asleep: A New Way of Getting Children to Sleep, an audiobook by Carl-Johan Forssén Ehrlin. (59:33)

  • #Quah question #1 - What are some sled drive alternatives? Could I do a tire pull on a beach using a harness? (1:01:24)

  • #Quah question #2 - What is the ideal amount of sleep for building muscle? Everything says 7-9 hours but how big of a difference would 9 hours of sleep vs 7 make? (1:03:50)

  • #Quah question #3 - How do you pick the weight for AMRAPs when starting out? (1:10:11)

  • #Quah question #4 - What’s the best way to use the sauna? (1:13:58)

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2127: Bench Press Masterclass 0
Jul 27, 2023


In this episode Sal, Adam & Justin cover what you need to know to master the bench press.

  • The bench press is the gold standard in the strength world. (1:38)

  • The requirements your body needs to perform a proper bench press. (2:59)

  • “Hot take, there is more shitty bench press happening right now than deadlifting.” (9:33)

  • Priming is key! (10:57)

  • The correct bench press form, proper technique, and sets & reps. (20:24)

  • The best carryover exercises. (27:34)

  • Advanced techniques. (32:17)

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2126: How Weekends Can Make or Break Your Fitness Success, Weight Training Tips for Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Ways to Improve Strength to Be Better at Dance & More (Listener Live Coaching) 0
Jul 26, 2023

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

  • Mind Pump Fit Tip: When constructing your ideal workout plan and diet you must ask yourself the following: Is it realistic? (2:12)

  • The two unspoken rules when it comes to strength. (22:00)

  • The strategies and traits of successful gamblers. (29:26)

  • Politicians and bad habits. (37:13)

  • ChatGPT progression in schools. (43:00)

  • Creating your AI girlfriend. (48:02)

  • The reasons why you FEEL the CBD products from Ned. (51:54)

  • Using an AI tool to count calories. (56:54)

  • Magic Spoon is EVERYWHERE! (1:01:38)

  • Shout out to @remytherockstar. (1:07:56)

  • #ListenerLive question #1 - How can I continue to work on my physique (losing body fat) while also not impeding my flexibility? (1:10:00)

  • #ListenerLive question #2 - What is the first step in realizing that training to failure is not the answer? (1:20:39)

  • #ListenerLive question #3 - What would be some strength and conditioning resistance training exercises for Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu? (1:35:25)

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2125: Heal Like Wolverine: BPC 157 with Dr. William Seeds 0
Jul 24, 2023

In this episode Sal, Adam & Justin speak with hormone and peptide expert, Dr. William Seeds about the amazing healing properties of BPC 157.

  • What’s the connection between BPC 157 and GHRP (Growth Hormone Release peptides)? (2:29)

  • Bodybuilders and IGF-1 (Insulin-like Growth Factor 1). (9:08)

  • Don’t get caught up in measuring IGF-1. (13:08)

  • Any worries with Growth Hormone-Releasing Hormone (GHRH) regarding insulin sensitivity? (16:51)

  • If you don’t have muscle mass everything is going to go wrong. (21:09)

  • MK-0667 (Ibutamoren mesylate) benefits. (25:03)

  • The difference between oral vs injection as the delivery method for BP 157. (30:25)

  • How BPC 157 improves your body cells to do what they normally do. (36:08)

  • Does BPC 157 help modulate cancer? (38:37)

  • How collagen can enhance healing. (47:17)

  • The areas of the body that BPC 157 is most beneficial. (50:00)

  • Keeping up with his kids through fitness. (53:15)

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2124: Reasons Why You Can’t Lose Fat In Spite of Reducing Calories, Solutions for a Butt That Won’t Grow, Signs You Are Overtraining & More (Listener Live Coaching) 0
Jul 22, 2023

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

  • Mind Pump Fit Tip: Want to alleviate cravings? Take a HIGH-QUALITY probiotic! (1:25)

  • Have we traded the wisdom and behavior of psychology for science? (6:57)

  • Taking the leap with your faith. (9:42)

  • Vasectomies and performance anxiety with sperm donation. (21:07)

  • Digital snake oil. (30:31)

  • The Elon vs Zuckerburg spectacle. (36:01)

  • Wild animal corner with Mind Pump. (40:09)

  • The ultimate CHEESEBURGER. (46:56)

  • “I’ve seen you on Vuori ads.” (49:22)

  • We want to believe. (52:07)

  • Shout out to Trashcan Paul. (57:14)

  • #ListenerLive question #1 - Any guidance on potential nerve damage from a past injury, and why I am experiencing muscle imbalances? (57:59)

  • #ListenerLive question #2 - Is my lack of progress due primarily to overtraining, low testosterone, or both? (1:11:34)

  • #ListenerLive question #3 - Why can’t I seem to lean out? (1:31:24)

  • #ListenerLive question #4 – Can you offer advice to build my absent bum? (1:43:00)

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2123: How to Activate the Glutes During an Exercise, the Truth About Processed Foods, How Hand Position Changes Exercises & More 0
Jul 21, 2023

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: GET your testosterone levels checked! (1:41)

  • The demonization of fitness is getting more nefarious. (11:46)

  • Casa Bonita, the ultimate restaurant experience. (39:32)

  • Fitness and epigenetics. (43:57)

  • The importance of 3rd party testing with your favorite protein powder. (46:22)

  • Everything is amplified today. (47:57)

  • Why are electric vehicles piling up? (53:26)

  • Shout out to Brandon Harris. (55:50)

  • Hiya is an excellent multivitamin for kids. (56:14)

  • #Quah question #1 - From watching YouTube Mind Pump clips and Squat University, I realized a wider stance with toes pointed outwards substantially adds depth to my squat. How can I tell if I’m masking ankle/hip mobility issues or if it’s just my anatomy? (58:05)

  • #Quah question #2 - How does a supinated, pronated, and neutral grip change or affect an exercise? (1:02:01)

  • #Quah question #3 - I am someone who can’t connect to their glute muscles very well when I squat so would it be better to go lighter on the movement and work on the mind-to-muscle connection or just continue to go heavy? Will I still see gains if I drop the weight? (1:08:20)

  • #Quah question #4 - In a recent episode, you guys mentioned avoiding processed foods as in anything in a wrapper or package. Does this mean that while eating a whole-food diet we would need to avoid Cheese!? (1:10:59)

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2122: Deadlift Masterclass 0
Jul 20, 2023

In this episode Sal, Adam & Justin lay out everything you need to know to perfect your deadlift.

  • The deadlift, is one of the MOST valuable exercises you can do. (1:38)

  • Bulletproofing your back with the deadlift. (4:56)

  • The root of the controversy surrounding this exercise. (6:27)

  • Breaking down the two distinct versions of the deadlift. (9:21)

  • The different grip types and the value of each. (12:59)

  • Requirements to perform the deadlift. (22:07)

  • Priming movements to prep for deadlifting. (27:45)

  • Cues to be aware of before you perform the deadlift. (31:27)

  • Common errors when deadlifting. (36:44)

  • Give yourself time! (42:06)

  • Proper rep range, programming, and why you should avoid going to failure. (42:38)

  • Advanced deadlift techniques. (48:03)

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2121: The Best Way to Build Muscle Without Weights, Resistance Bands Vs. Free Weights, the Downside of Competing in Bodybuilding & More (Listener Live Coaching) 0
Jul 19, 2023

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

  • Mind Pump Fit Tip: Have kids. It’s an incredible growth tool. (2:23)

  • A trend Mind Pump can get behind. (24:02)

  • A new approach to potty training. (29:06)

  • Toilets in Japan are NEXT level. (34:18)

  • Ways to make the WNBA more enticing. (40:47)

  • The body types that make you the best at one position are not the same body types that make you the best at other positions. (45:54)

  • Breaking down the FDA investigation into PRIME Energy drink. (52:43)

  • The lost benefits of Ginseng. (58:50)

  • Shout out to Kendrick BBQ. (1:02:19)

  • #ListenerLive question #1 - Where do I go next? I'm in a place where I want to lean out again, but I don’t want to keep putting on weight. I'm also not sure what to expect with adding these hormones via my doctor into my system post-competition. (1:06:34)

  • #ListenerLive question #2 - How would you recommend I reverse diet, post my first bodybuilding show? (1:19:02)

  • #ListenerLive question #3 - How many reps should I do per set when training with bands? (1:33:54)

  • #ListenerLive question #4 - What are the benefits and limitations between weights and bands? (1:41:58)

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