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1214: The Best Way to Train Abs, Review of Mark Rippetoe’s Trap Bar Critique, Biggest Loser Challenges in the Workplace & More
In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about “Biggest Loser” challenges in the workplace, the best way to train abs, Mark Rippetoe's critique of the trap bar as a poor and unsafe substitute for the barbell, and stretching, foam rolling or mobility work as the best for muscular health.
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- Why people don’t take bodybuilders advice seriously. (5:42)
- Mind Pump on ‘Ancient Aliens’ & old 80’s films they have watched over and over. (11:54)
- Mind Pump drops random knowledge. (22:34)
- Mind Pump on the Kansas vs Kansas St. brawl & qualities of a great man. (24:12)
- Adam’s new favorite piece of Vuori clothing. (28:19)
- Is Chris Hemsworth trying to become the new Ben Greenfield? (30:16)
- F45 vs Orangetheory, motivation as a state of mind & these fitness modalities capitalizing on the consumer. (31:12)
- Will Mind Pump be watching the newest season of The Biggest Loser? (36:15)
- HUGE NEWS on the cure for cancer front. (37:28)
- Thyroid cancer linked to cell phone usage? (41:00)
- #Quah question #1 – Thoughts on “Biggest Loser” challenges in the workplace? (43:21)
- #Quah question #2 – What is the best way to train abs? Isometric, concentric or eccentric? (51:05)
- #Quah question #3 – What are your thoughts on trap bar deadlifts? Mark Rippetoe recently released a video talking about why the trap bar is a poor and unsafe substitute for the barbell. (57:13)
- #Quah question #4 – What do you think is best for overall muscular health and longevity, stretching, foam rolling or mobility work? (1:07:43)
People Mentioned
- Dr. Tony Huge® (@drtonyhuge) Instagram
- Ben Pakulski (@bpakfitness) Instagram
- IFBB LEGEND FLEX WHEELER (@officialflexwheeler) Instagram
- Chris Hemsworth (@chrishemsworth) Instagram
- Ben Greenfield Fitness (@bengreenfieldfitness) Instagram
- Mark Rippetoe (@CoachRippetoe) Twitter
- Cory Schlesinger (@schlesstrength) Instagram
- Max Schmarzo (ATC/CSCS/MS) (@strong_by_science) Instagram
- Paul J. Fabritz (@pjfperformance) Instagram
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