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
1152: Why You Should Powerlift
In this episode, Sal, Adam and Justin discuss the benefits of adding powerlifting training to improve strength, muscle gain and fat loss.
- The importance of focusing on strength and performance vs being body image-centric. (2:32)
- What is competitive powerlifting? (8:36)
- The carry over the 3 Big Lifts have on your routine, body & MORE. (12:06)
- The concept of maximal strength explained. (16:06)
- The differences between powerlifting style training vs standard resistance training. (17:50)
- The speaker/amplifier analogy with powerlifting principles. (20:55)
- When you train like a powerlifter you feel HARD. (25:27)
- How strength motivators are more relevant than the scale. (28:49)
- Powerlifting principles are based on objective results. (30:01)
- The metabolism-boosting/fat loss benefits of getting stronger. (31:27)
- How we can ALL benefit from focusing on a powerlifting style of training. (33:12)
- YOU vs the iron and getting away from being body obsessed. (39:02)
- The new MAPS Powerlift program broken down. (43:00)
People Mentioned
- Dr. Ben Pollack (@phdeadlift) Instagram
- Ronnie Coleman (@ronniecoleman8) Instagram
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