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
1382: Why Everyone Should Squat
In this episode, Sal, Adam & Justin go into five reasons everyone should squat.
- Mind Pump’s motivation behind why everyone should squat. (2:45)
- The common reasons why people don’t squat. (6:26)
- The benefits of fundamental human movements. (12:18)
- The bodybuilder mentality. (15:30)
- Why a beginner should squat. The importance of laying the foundation first. (19:57)
- The best exercise for overall strength. (27:10)
- The importance of hip-hinging. (35:34)
- How squatting speeds up the metabolism and promotes fat loss. (37:13)
- Emphasizing on practicing the skill and the mobility factor. (39:20)
- Pro or Con: The popular exercises people replace the squat with. (42:56)
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People Mentioned
- Eugene Teo (@coacheugeneteo) Instagram
- Jon Call (@jujimufu) Instagram
- Ben Pollack, Ph.D. (@phdeadlift) Instagram