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
1568: How to Determine If You Are Building Muscle Instead of Fat, the Best Way to Improve Bone Density, Ways to Maintain a Tight Core When Lifting & More
In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about definitive ways to know if you are gaining muscle and not fat, the effectiveness of strength training to improve bone density, ways to maintain a tight core for a whole set when doing bent-over movements, and how to build confidence in the gym and not be intimidated by people lifting heavy weights.
- Parents just don’t understand. (5:02)
- Mind Pump Movie Reviews: Cruella on Disney+ and Army of the Dead on Netflix. (10:23)
- Sal’s new theory on why the Government is releasing all this UFO information. (17:22)
- When conspiracy theories become mainstream. (19:40)
- Mind Pump Memorial Day Weekend Update. (21:37)
- Recapping the episode, Why Women Should Bulk, and the importance of accepting and letting go. (28:12)
- How Legion’s protein powder has been coming in clutch for Justin after his dental work. (30:34)
- The importance of listening to your gut. (32:23)
- The scientific reason why women have orgasms. (36:35)
- The value of being open-minded. (38:43)
- #Quah question #1 – What are some definitive ways to know if you are gaining muscle and not fat? (44:47)
- #Quah question #2 - How effective is strength training to improve bone density? (49:38)
- #Quah question #3 – How can I better maintain a tight core for a whole set when doing bent-over movements? (55:02)
- #Quah question #4 – What can I do to build confidence in the gym and not be intimidated by people lifting heavy weights? (1:00:33)
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- Watch Cruella | Full Movie | Disney+
- Army of the Dead | Netflix Official Site
- A Quiet Place Part II (2020) - IMDb
- Wuhan Covid lab leak: From the new evidence to China’s response, what we know
- Mind Pump #1565: Why Women Should Bulk
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- Why Do Women Have Orgasms? | IFLScience
- Dunning-Kruger Effect | Psychology Today
- 5 Long-Term Benefits of Resistance Training – Mind Pump Blog
- The (2) BEST Ab Exercises You’re NOT Doing Properly (STRONG CORE) | MIND PUMP TV
- The ONLY Way You Should Be Doing Dumbbell Bicep Curls! - Mind Pump TV
- Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube
- Mind Pump Free Resources
People Mentioned
- Sal Di Stefano (@mindpumpsal) Instagram
- Vicki Reynolds (@vicki__reynolds) Instagram
- Mike Matthews (@muscleforlifefitness) Instagram
- Layne Norton, PhD (@biolayne) Instagram