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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1188: Why Some People Build Muscle Faster (Not Just Genetics), the Value of Adding High Reps to Your Workout, How Long to Rest Between Sets & MORE
In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about why it’s easier for some people to build muscle than others, why strength training requires more rest than hypertrophy training, if there is ever a need to go above 12 reps, and strategies to avoid burnout as a trainer. Sal is getting married!! (5:00) There is now a dating app based on genetic matching! (15:06) Mind Pump is ending their relationship with Skinny Dipped. What will Justin do?! (23:03) Good old-fashioned advice. If you follow these three steps, you will stay in the middle class. (24:12) Are Italians the world’s most healthy people? (26:30) Mind Pump talks about politics. (29:53) Did dinosaurs have feathers? (37:12) Happy 5th anniversary to Mind Pump!! Come join the celebration at Organifi HQ. (41:38) #Quah question #1 – Why do you think it’s easier for some people to build muscle than others? Does it always come down to genetics? (46:22) #Quah question #2 – Why does strength training require more rest than hypertrophy training? Or is it that it is much more demanding? (56:23) #Quah question #3 – Is there ever a need to go above 12 reps or are you wasting your time after that? (1:03:18) #Quah question #4 – What are some strategies to avoid burnout as a trainer and tips for making time to train yourself? (1:07:26) People Mentioned Christina Rice, NTP (@christinaricewellness) Instagram Jessica Rothenberg (@thetraininghour) Instagram Arthur Brooks (@arthurbrooks) Twitter Shanna Mota (@shannamota) Instagram Dr. Ben Pollack (@phdeadlift) Instagram Stan "Rhino" Efferding - CSCS (@stanefferding) Instagram Related Links/Products Mentioned December Promotion: MAPS Aesthetic ½ off! **Code “BLACK50” at checkout** Could DNA-based dating rewrite the laws of attraction? Visit Skinny Dipped for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Code “mindpump” at checkout** These Are the World’s Healthiest Nations China Cracks Down on Fentanyl. But Is It Enough to End the U.S. Epidemic? 'Beautiful' dinosaur tail found preserved in amber Visit Organifi for the exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Code “mindpump” at checkout** Visit Four Sigmatic for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Code “mindpump” at checkout** Organifi - San Diego, CA - Inc.com Are There Heavy Metals In My Protein Powder? - Organifi Mind Pump Free Resources
1187: Four Ways to Build an Impressive Back
In this episode, Sal, Adam and Justin talk about four areas to focus on and train to build an impressive back. How building an impressive back makes you stand out among the crowd. (1:40) The importance of developing a strong back evolutionary speaking and for overall health. (4:45) What muscles make up the back? (7:30) Four Ways to Build an Impressive Back. (8:40) #1 – Rowing action of the muscles of the back. (9:27) Proper row mechanics. (11:50) When people neglect rows, what do their backs look like? (19:05) #2 – Being able to do a pull-up or pull-down. (21:01) Proper pull-down mechanics. (23:57) Proper pull-up mechanics. (26:35) #3 – Extension movements to strengthen the back. (33:30) Proper mechanics and benefits of the deadlift. (34:30) Where does most chronic low back pain come from? (40:02) Proper mechanics of Good Mornings. (41:21) #4 – Stabilizing the back with proper movements. (43:38) The proper mechanics of the Farmer’s Walk. (47:25) The proper mechanics of the Suitcase Carry. (49:39) Laying the foundation for the back with active planks. (50:54) What does it look like when you don’t stabilize your back? (54:14) Related Links/Products Mentioned December Promotion: MAPS Aesthetic ½ off! **Code “BLACK50” at checkout** 4 Things You Can do to Alleviate Your Back Pain – Mind Pump Blog How to Row: Correct these Common Mistakes for Maximum Lat Development How To Properly Do The Seated Cable Row (IT MATTERS!) - MP Tv How To T-Bar Row The Right Way! (BACK BUILDER!) - MP Tv The BEST Form for One-Arm Dumbbell Row | Ben Pakulski The ONLY Way You Should Barbell Row – MP Tv How To Do A Pull Up | Banded Pull Up Regression (TRY THIS) - MP Tv How To Actually Target Your Lats With The Lat Pulldown! - MP Tv How To Do A Perfect Pull-Up (AVOID MISTAKES!) - MP Tv How to Perform a PROPER Dumbbell Pullover (Target Chest of Lats) | MIND PUMP Engage Your Lats With The Straight Arm Pulldown! (GROW YOUR BACK) - MP Tv How To Start Deadlifting (REGRESSIONS) - MP Tv Build Your Hamstrings- How to Properly do Good Mornings – MP Tv Add Size to Your Traps with Farmer Walks Kettlebell Kings Presents: Kettlebell Suitcase Carries - Kettlebells 4 Aesthetics Mind Pump TV - YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources
1186: When Cardio Prevents Muscle Gain, Adjusting Weight & Reps as You Age, Fitness Trend Predictions & MORE
In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about using lighter weight and higher reps to help prevent injury as you age, the amount of cardio can you do each week and still see muscle gain, whether it is true that if you don’t use it, you lose it, and industry bubbles that will be bursting soon. Mind Pump on reaching mainstream status and breaking the health/fitness stigmas in the process. (4:42) Cordyceps and construction workers. (15:37) Nature is crazy! (18:17) What Mind Pump is currently watching on Disney+. (20:35) How ChiliPad has disrupted the mattress market. (25:17) Mind Pump stands corrected. (28:30) 'Penis fish' taking over a California beach. (29:24) How will the movie theater industry survive in this current climate? (31:31) #Quah question #1 – My head trainer states that as you get older you should use a lighter weight and higher reps to help prevent injury from going too heavy. Is there any truth to that? (36:54) #Quah question #2 – How many hours of cardio can you do each week and still see muscle gain? (45:11) #Quah question #3 - Is it true that if you don’t use it, you lose it? (51:28) #Quah question #4 – What is a bubble in any industry that you feel will be bursting soon? (55:55) People Mentioned Nature Is Metal (@natureismetal) Instagram Related Links/Products Mentioned December Promotion: MAPS Aesthetic ½ off! **Code “BLACK50” at checkout** Visit Four Sigmatic for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Code “mindpump” at checkout** 6 Benefits of Cordyceps, All Backed by Science Watch Willow | Full Movie | Disney+ Visit ChiliPad for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Code “MPOOLER” at checkout** Report: ‘Penis fish’ take over California beach Watch Pro Football on Our Big Screens - AMC Theatres Best Methods For Building Strength & Fat Loss In Advanced Age Mind Pump Free Resources
1185: How to Raise Perfectly Imperfect Kids With Lisa Sugarman & Debra Fox Gansenberg
In this episode, Sal, Adam and Justin speak with Lisa Sugarman & Debra Fox Gansenberg, the authors of How to Raise Perfectly Imperfect Kids and Be Ok With It: Real Tips & Strategies for Parents of Today's Gen Z Kids. How who they are and what they do are very similar. (1:44) What inspired the book? (4:34) Providing an opportunity for families, kids and teachers a place to come to not feel judged. (5:45) What does the term ‘humanistic’ mean to them? (8:12) The problematic future of ‘lawnmower’ parenting. (9:18) How do we as parents manufacture adversity? (14:45) Their take on the ‘everybody getting a trophy’ generation. (19:13) How the loses are where the real magic happens. (22:44) The challenges raising kids in this social media world. (26:32) The difference between EQ vs IQ. (35:10) Is depression and anxiety a symptom of overbearing parents? (38:43) Are we overinforming our children? (40:15) Walking the walk and talking the talk. (48:21) How you earn a reward, but you also earn a consequence. (51:20) What is the hardest thing to communicate to parents? (53:33) Why parents must hold their kids to their OWN standards. (56:45) Are there common challenges they see with moms and dads? (59:35) The benefits of ‘rough and tumble play’ with our children. (1:01:33) The importance of communication between partners. (1:03:44) The value of children seeing the impact of their choices. (1:09:48) What are the challenges they have faced with their own kids and how have they overcome them? (1:12:35) Understanding and managing the different parts of ADHD (attention deficit hyperactivity disorder). (1:20:37) Exploring the alternative methods of education with our kids. (1:28:40) Creating a movement with their newest book. (1:35:36) Featured Guest(s)/People Mentioned Debra Fox Gansenberg, LICSW (@foxganzy) Instagram New Beginnings Counseling Service Lisa Sugarman (@lisa_sugarman) Instagram Lisa Sugarman Warren Farrell, PhD (@drwarrenfarrell) Twitter Related Links/Products Mentioned December Promotion: MAPS Aesthetic ½ off! **Code “BLACK50” at checkout** Equal Parts Podcast How to Raise Perfectly Imperfect Kids and Be OK with It: Real Tips & Strategies for Parents of Today’s Gen Z Kids - Book by Lisa Sugarman and Debra Fox Gansenberg Kids of Helicopter Parents Are Sputtering Out Mind Pump 872: Dr. Warren Farrell- The Boy Crisis Montessori Schools
1184: The Benefits of Lifting With No Belt or Straps, Nutrition for Children, the Best Compound Exercises for Adductors and Abductors & MORE
In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about good compound exercises for adductors and abductors, lifting with no belts or straps, what kids nutrition should look like, and the common problems they would change first in most gyms. Can size outweigh skill? A Senegalese wrestling champion to make his MMA debut, the evolution of MMA & MORE. (4:20) The benefits and value of infrared saunas to reset your circadian rhythm. (14:02) Getting ahead of flu-like symptoms by taking natural remedies early on. (18:11) What Nike's $1 billion Ronaldo deal means. (20:53) Nike under some heat. Why are some athletes paid more than others? (23:48) Why the average person does NOT know what calories mean on a food label. (26:15) Recognizing and focusing on your body’s ‘big’ signal to address the root cause of a problem. (31:27) How major universities are using big data to track and monitor their athlete's performance levels. (36:18) Disney is a POWERHOUSE! (39:08) #Quah question #1 - What are some good compound exercises for adductors and abductors? (42:04) #Quah question #2 – I've been lifting with no belts or straps. As I increase my weight, should I start to use these devices or continue without them? (48:58) #Quah question #3 – What should a kid's nutrition look like? Should I worry about giving children more protein, healthy fats, vegetables instead of focusing on carbs as the food pyramid suggests? (56:04) #Quah question #4 – If you guys took over an average population gym, what are the common problems you would look for to change first? What issues with personnel or equipment would be on your top of your list to fix first? (1:07:15) People Mentioned Ben Greenfield Fitness (@bengreenfieldfitness) Instagram Cristiano Ronaldo (@cristiano) Instagram James Smith PT (@jamessmithpt) Instagram Cory Schlesinger (@schlesstrength) Instagram Craig Capurso (@craigcapurso) Instagram Related Links/Products Mentioned December Promotion: MAPS Aesthetic ½ off! **Code “BLACK50” at checkout** PHOTOS | Hulking Senegalese wrestler Oumar Kane to make his MMA debut this weekend Andre the Giant | Documentaries | HBO Hitman: My Real Life in the Cartoon World of Wrestling - Book by Bret Hart Visit Infrared Sauna for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! The “Re-Timer” Effect: How To Re-Time Your Circadian Rhythms If You Wake Up Too Early Or Stay Up Too Late. Visit Organifi for the exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Code “mindpump” at checkout** Why Cristiano Ronaldo's $1 Billion Nike Deal May Be A Bargain For Sportswear Giant Allyson Felix Signs Athleta Sponsorship After Nike Dispute for Maternity Policy Change Effects of physical activity calorie equivalent food labelling to reduce food selection and consumption: systematic review and meta-analysis of randomised controlled studies Physical activity equivalent labeling vs. calorie labeling: a systematic review and meta-analysis Visit Joovv for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! LSU Is Winning the Weight-Room Arms Race With Real-Time Data Mind Pump 907: Cory Schlesinger Disney Crushes Own Global Box Office Record With Historic $10 Billion Mind Pump TV - YouTube Weight Lifting Belt - Why You SHOULD Use One? Jordan Shallow The Muscle Doc | MIND PUMP Weightlifting Belts…Should You Wear One?? (BEN POLLACK) | MIND PUMP Mind Pump Free Resources
1183: Overhead Press Variations, the Benefits of Arching Back When Benching, When to Superset & MORE
In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about the differences between a front and behind the head overhead press, arching the back during a bench press, the pros and cons of super-setting, and gamification of fitness to build long-term habits. Want younger-looking skin? The benefits of retinoids that you find in the face serum from Caldera Lab. (4:40) Mind Pump aging in dog years. (7:25) Why do we balance better on our non-dominant side? (8:10) PRx Performance: Eliminating the barriers and intimidation of working out in the gym from the comfort of your own home. (10:02) How CrossFit has innovated the fitness industry. (15:12) Does exercise make you happier than money? (17:38) A major victory for CrossFit! (19:50) Is cryptocurrency the future? (27:40) The drawbacks of wearable technology. (32:37) Man's farts so deadly he kills mosquitoes! (37:00) Man's DNA changes after bone marrow transplant. (38:52) Updates on the debate with James Wilks and Chris Kresser. (41:10) #Quah question #1 – What are the differences between a front and behind the head overhead press? Is one more beneficial than the other? (48:51) #Quah question #2 – Why do lifters arch their back during a bench press? Is it actually safer? (58:12) #Quah question #3 – What are the pros and cons of super-setting? (1:02:00) #Quah question #4 – Do you think gamification, like the Fitbit or closing your rings on the Apple Watch, help build long term habits? (1:07:45) People Mentioned Greg Glassman (@CrossFitCEO) Twitter Arthur Brooks (@arthurbrooks) Twitter James Wilks (@lightningwilks) Instagram Chris Kresser M.S., L.Ac. (@chriskresser) Instagram Paul Saladino, MD (@carnivoremd) Instagram Layne Norton, PhD (@biolayne) Instagram Dr Shawn Baker (@SBakerMD) Twitter Andy Galpin (@drandygalpin) Instagram Nir Eyal (@neyal99) Instagram Ryan Holiday (@ryanholiday) Instagram Related Links/Products Mentioned December Promotion: MAPS Aesthetic ½ off! **Code “BLACK50” at checkout** Visit Caldera Lab for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Code “mindpump” at checkout for the discount** Visit PRx Performance for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Code “mindpump” at checkout** Exercise Can Make You Happier Than Money, According to Research From Yale and Oxford Man's farts so deadly he kills mosquitoes in a 6m radius Major Victory for CrossFit: Judge Orders Terminating And Massive Monetary Sanctions Against the NSCA Munk Debate on Capitalism - Arthur Brooks Closing Statement All global currencies will become cryptocurrencies, CEO of Goldman-backed start-up says The Justice Department will reportedly investigate Google’s Fitbit acquisition How A Fitbit Told Jane Slater That Her Partner Was Cheating Rock Health | We're powering the future of healthcare After Bone Marrow Transplant, Man’s Semen Contains Only Donor’s DNA Joe Rogan Experience #1393 - James Wilks & Chris Kresser - The Game Changers Debate The OFFICIAL Overhead Press Checklist! (AVOID MISTAKES!) How To Behind The Neck Press Properly! (ADVANCED LIFTERS ONLY!) Z Press to take Your Shoulder Development to the Next Level How To Use Supersets For Maximum Muscle Gain – Mind Pump Blog Unplugged: Evolve from Technology to Upgrade Your Fitness, Performance, & Consciousness - Book by Andy Galpin, Brian MacKenzie, and Phil White Mind Pump 1140: Nir Eyal Stillness Is the Key - Book by Ryan Holiday Mind Pump Free Resources
1182: The 5 B’s to Finding Your Purpose
In this episode, Sal, Adam and Justin discuss the importance of having a purpose and five ways that have helped them identify their own. How do you figure out what your purpose is? Why is it important? (1:49) When timing and opportunity align with talent in what you were shaped to do is when you find purpose. (7:30) Why motivation is bullshit if you don’t have a sense of purpose. (11:15) The 5 B’s to Finding Your Purpose. (12:40) #1 - Be brave. (12:55) #2 – Be willing to give. (22:25) #3 – Be mindful of your value system. (29:33) #4 – Be aware of the company you keep. (38:31) #5 – Be healthy. (49:58) People Mentioned Jason Phillips (@jasonphillipsisnutrition) Instagram Gary Vay-Ner-Chuk (@garyvee) Instagram Bishop Robert Barron (@bishopbarron) Instagram Ryan Holiday (@ryanholiday) Instagram Joe De Sena (@realJoeDeSena) Twitter Related Links/Products Mentioned December Promotion: MAPS Aesthetic ½ off! **Code “BLACK50” at checkout** How the 25 Richest Americans Failed Miserably Mind Pump 1165: Bishop Robert Barron on Physical Fitness, Satan, Evolution, Psychedelics & Much More Mind Pump 1155: Ryan Holiday Eleven Rings: The Soul of Success - Book by Hugh Delehanty and Phil Jackson Bikram: Yogi, Guru, Predator | Netflix Official Site Mind Pump Free Resources
1181: The Set Point Myth, Ways to Improve the Mind-Muscle Connection, the Health at Any Size Movement & MORE
In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about how to get a better mind-muscle connection, whether diet breaks are helpful for someone who has cut calories multiple times in life, set point theory, and the "health at any size" movement. Sal and Adam recap their weekend speaking at Jason Phillips coaching event. (5:14) If you study exercise or nutritional science and have NO experience training people then you have NO right to communicate information to the average person. (8:35) Making the case when and why we should be wearing blue-blocking glasses. (23:12) Weird Science: Pigs with monkey cells born in China. (26:13) Back by popular demand! Butcher Box currently running their ‘bacon for life’ promotion. (28:25) Why most people will benefit from eating meat and vegetables. (31:51) Mind Pump’s first take on the debate between James Wilks and Chris Kresser on Joe Rogan Podcast. (34:34) Is Dave Asprey jumping the shark?! (40:20) Making the economic case for decriminalizing sex work. (41:34) #Quah question #1 – How can you get a better mind-muscle connection? (47:13) #Quah question #2 – Do you think diet breaks are helpful for someone who has cut calories multiple times in life? (54:30) #Quah question #3 – I would like to hear you guys talk about the set point theory? (1:00:12) #Quah question #4 – What do you think of the "health at any size" movement? (1:07:15) People Mentioned Jason Phillips (@jasonphillipsisnutrition) Instagram James Wilks (@lightningwilks) Instagram Chris Kresser M.S., L.Ac. (@chriskresser) Instagram Dave Asprey (@dave.asprey) Instagram Related Links/Products Mentioned December Promotion: MAPS Aesthetic ½ off! **Code “BLACK50” at checkout** Visit Felix Gray for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! First Pig-Monkey Chimeras Were Just Created in China Visit Butcher Box for this month’s exclusive Mind Pump offer! Vegan influencer eats meat for 30 days, tells fans she’s healthier than she’s ‘felt in years’ Joe Rogan Experience #1393 - James Wilks & Chris Kresser - The Game Changers Debate The Economic Case for Decriminalizing Sex Work Mind Pump 1177: Five Reasons Why Everyone Should Train Like a Bodybuilder The Best Form of Exercise – Mind Pump Blog Mind Pump Free Resources
1180: Joe DeFranco on What Makes a Good Trainer, the Importance of a Structured Warm-Up, the Role of Genetics and MORE
In this episode, Sal, Adam and Justin talk with good friend Joe DeFranco. Why Joe refers to bad trainers as “slap dicks” and how he takes criticism. (3:08) The differences between his certification and all others. (5:00) The origins of building a certification course and how he was introduced to James Smith. (10:09) What are the real reasons why someone should focus on having a structured warm-up? (13:50) The breakdown between application and academia. (17:35) How do I know if a trainer is good or not? (19:22) Should we be training squats and deadlifts? (23:43) Why do we give a shit about how people eat? (26:35) Always listen to your body FIRST! (29:10) What is the value of speed and power training for the average person? What does a workout look like? (35:50) The risk vs reward of his athletes incorporating Olympic lifts into their training. (44:50) If you don’t use it you lose it. (47:30) The hidden benefits of the post-activation potentiation training method. (50:10) How do you break in and train your own clients? (56:00) Behind the curtain of the ‘freak of nature’ that is Brian Cushing. (56:51) How much of a role do genetics play? (58:30) Is Joe a big sports guy? (1:02:34) What is his favorite part about what he does today? (1:05:09) Featured Guest/People Mentioned Joe DeFranco (@defrancosgym) Instagram Official Website YouTube Joe DeFranco's Industrial Strength Show James Smith (@smittydiesel) Instagram Cory Schlesinger (@schlesstrength) Instagram Brian Cushing (@briancushing56) Twitter Related Links/Products Mentioned December Promotion: MAPS Aesthetic ½ off! **Code “BLACK50” at checkout** Visit CPPS Coaches for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Code “mindpump” at checkout** Mind Pump 1035: Joe DeFranco Prime Bundle | MAPS Fitness Products - Mind Pump The Game Changers - Joe DeFranco Mind Pump 907: Cory Schlesinger “Behind the Scenes” – Lower Body Strength/Power Workout Joe Defranco’s Top 5 Ways To Develop Explosive Power Post-Activation Potentiation Post-Activation Potentiation: Theory and Application DeFrancosGym.com: Brian Cushing 64 inch Hurdle Jump!!!
1179: The Importance of Sleep for Fat Loss, the Benefits of Low Rep Ranges on Major Lifts, Favorite Body Parts to Train & MORE
In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about the benefits of very low rep ranges on major lifts like the bench, squat, and deadlift, how sleep affects fat loss, their favorite body part to develop, and how they vote with their dollars. Who is most likely to be in celebrity rehab out of the Mind Pump crew? (4:20) The difficulty of seeing your child sick. (8:05) The different segments of the fitness industry and the good/bad information that has come from each. (14:22) What test should I do and how often should I test myself? (32:33) Mind Pump’s stand on targeted ad videos and their influence on the consumer. (36:40) How science by nature has no morality. Mind Pump touches the third rail. (42:27) The world’s first artificial neurons have been developed to fight chronic diseases. (46:28) Is Peloton stirring up controversy for financial gain? (47:37) #Quah question #1 – What are the benefits of very low rep ranges on major lifts like the bench, squat, and deadlift? (50:34) #Quah question #2 – How does sleep affect fat loss? Can inadequate sleep hinder fat loss even if macros are correct? (58:31) #Quah question #3 – Besides calves, what is your favorite body part to develop and how do you go about training it? (1:06:34) #Quah question #4 – How do you each vote with your dollars? (1:13:45) Related Links/Products Mentioned December Promotion: MAPS Aesthetic ½ off! **Code “BLACK50” at checkout** Intervention Full Episodes, Video & More | A&E Mind Pump 1160: Bret Contreras- The Glute Guru Visit Everly Well for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Code “mindpump” at checkout** YouTube Plans to End Targeted Ads on Videos Aimed at Kids Visit Skinny Dipped for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Code “mindpump” at checkout** There Is No NASA 'Cloud Machine' - Here's The Real Explanation Of That Viral Video World-first Artificial Neurons Created To Fight Chronic Diseases Peloton stands by ad despite accusations of sexism I Tried to Expose Russia’s Media Manipulation Playbook in 2012 and Nobody Listened – Ryan Holiday Dinosaur Training: Lost Secrets of Strength and Development – Book by Brooks D Kubik Which Is Better: Low Reps Or High Reps? - Mind Pump Blog Mind Pump Free Resources People Mentioned Bret “Glute Guy” Contreras PhD (@bretcontreras1) Instagram Ryan Holiday (@ryanholiday) Instagram
1178: When to Prioritize Building Muscle vs. Burning Fat, the Difference Between Varieties of Milk, Dating Apps & MORE
In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about whether it takes longer to build muscle or burn fat, if almond and soy milk are more or less processed than regular dairy, tips or advice to someone who suffers from body dysmorphic disorder, and dating apps. Mind Pump’s take on psychedelic psilocybin deemed “breakthrough treatment” for severe depression. (4:24) Is higher fish consumption linked to a stronger effect on IQ? (19:14) The value and benefits of red-light therapy to help curve your Seasonal affective disorder (SAD). (21:45) New Zealand launches the world's first HIV positive sperm bank. (25:09) Mind Pump gearing up for the holiday season. (29:27) Ultimate shopping guides from Mind Pump sponsors. (32:48) Sal making the case for owning a Tesla again. (34:32) What is the worst thing the guys have spent money on to look cool? (39:05) #Quah question #1 – Does it take longer to build muscle or burn fat? I’m trying to get a feel how long to bulk and cut. (45:01) #Quah question #2 – What's the deal with milks? Are almond and soy milk more or less processed than regular dairy? (55:16) #Quah question #3 – What tips or advice would you give to someone who suffers from body dysmorphia and is triggered in a gym? (1:00:33) #Quah question #4 – If you found yourself single again, would you use a dating app to meet someone? Why or why a not? (1:07:09) Related Links/Products Mentioned December Promotion: MAPS Aesthetic ½ off! **Code “BLACK50” at checkout** US Government Commits To Psychedelic Psilocybin As “Breakthrough Treatment” For Severe Depression Relationships between seafood consumption during pregnancy and childhood and neurocognitive development: Two systematic reviews Red Light Therapy and Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) Visit Joovv for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! New Zealand launches world's first HIV positive sperm bank Visit MIIR for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! Visit Vuori Clothing for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! Mind Pump TV - YouTube Study: More than a third of new marriages start online Mind Pump Free Resources
1177: Five Reasons Why Everyone Should Train Like a Bodybuilder
In this episode, Sal, Adam and Justin go over five reasons why everyone would benefit of utilizing bodybuilding training principles in their training. The history of bodybuilding. (1:35) What is aesthetics? Why do we associate it with a visual representation of health? (9:45) Five Reasons Why Everyone Should Train Like a Bodybuilder. (12:10) #1 – The mind to muscle connection. (12:33) #2 – The value and benefits of isolation exercises to address weaknesses and imbalances in your body. (29:33) #3 – Build muscle mass and speed up metabolism. (40:02) #4 – The value of chasing ‘the pump’. (43:30) #5 – The safest and best for longevity. (49:02) People Mentioned Dr. Ben Pollack (@phdeadlift) Instagram Dexter "The Blade" Jackson (@mrolympia08) Instagram Ronnie Coleman (@ronniecoleman8) Instagram Related Links/Products Mentioned December Promotion: MAPS Aesthetic ½ off! **Code “BLACK50” at checkout** Watch Pumping Iron | Prime Video The ONLY Way You Should Be Doing Dumbbell Bicep Curls! Increasing Lean Mass and Strength: A Comparison of High Frequency Strength Training to Lower Frequency Strength Training Occlusion Training Guide - Mind Pump Occlusion Training Tutorial- How to Increase Muscle Size Using Blood Flow Restriction Mind Pump Free Resources
1176: Trap Bar vs. Straight Bar Deadlifts, Using Strength Training to Battle Depression & Anxiety, the Benefits of Caffeine Cycling & MORE
In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about whether trap bar deadlifts as good as straight bar deadlifts, exercises someone can do to repair poor thoracic mobility, the benefits of strength training when battling depression and anxiety, and the benefits of caffeine cycling. MIIR delivering high-quality products and giving back in the process. (4:47) How do you know your charitable money is going to the RIGHT place? (8:09) Recapping the guy’s Thanksgiving weekend with their families. (13:46) Why just because you can, doesn’t mean you should. (22:33) Why do some compounds, like the Chaga mushroom, have adaptogenic properties? (26:13) The science behind how binge-watching porn affects your brain. (31:27) Mark McGrath can help you break up with your significant other. (34:37) Why celebrity is a bit of a curse. (37:15) Is there a correlation between social media use and lack of well-being? (40:48) Google fights deep fakes by releasing their own. (47:08) #Quah question #1 - Are trap bar deadlifts as good as straight bar deadlifts? (48:48) #Quah question #2 – What are some exercises someone can do to repair poor thoracic mobility? (55:32) #Quah question #3 - What are the benefits of strength training when battling depression and anxiety? (1:03:55) #Quah question #4 – What are the benefits of caffeine cycling and how should I do it? (1:12:46) People Mentioned Justin "ᴛʜᴇ ʙɪɢ ᴘʏɢᴍʏ" Wren (@thebigpygmy) Instagram Shawn Baker MD (@shawnbaker1967) Instagram Nir Eyal (@neyal99) Instagram Cory Schlesinger (@schlesstrength) Instagram Related Links/Products Mentioned December Promotion: MAPS Aesthetic ½ off! **Code “BLACK50” at checkout** Visit MIIR for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! World Vision: Sponsor A Child Charity Navigator - Your Guide To Intelligent Giving | Home Dr Robert Lockhart Death | Fruitarian Dies Of Organ Failure Visit Four Sigmatic for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Code “mindpump” at checkout** Everything You Need To Know About Chaga: The King of Medicinal Mushrooms Watching pornography rewires the brain to a more juvenile state Sugar Ray’s Mark McGrath Helps Fan Break Up with Her Long Distance Boyfriend Cameo - Personalized Shoutouts Abstaining From Social Media Doesn’t Improve Well-Being, Experimental Study Finds Mind Pump 1140: Nir Eyal Google fights deepfakes by releasing 3,000 deepfakes How to Trap Bar Deadlift – MP TV Exercises That You Probably Aren’t Doing That You Should Be Doing For Maximum Muscle Gain – Mind Pump Blog Lizard with Rotation – MP TV Prime Bundle | MAPS Fitness Products - Mind Pump The Best Form of Exercise – Mind Pump Blog Mind Pump Free Resources
1175: Dr. Arthur C. Brooks
In this episode Sal, Adam & Justin speak with Dr. Arthur C. Brooks a Professor of the Practice of Public Leadership at the Harvard Kennedy School and Arthur C. Patterson Faculty Fellow at the Harvard Business School and columnist for The Washington Post. Dr. Brooks has two New York Times bestsellers, a documentary on Netflix (The Pursuit) and a new book, Love Your Enemies. What can we do with the people we disagree with? (3:28) How shutting down competition leads to mediocracy. (5:37) Blurring the line with physical and psychological harm. (7:11) The concept of ‘nut’ picking. (9:30) Are we heading down a path of nihilism? (11:12) Why we must all have a civic creed that we believe and stand by. (14:00) How people ‘graduate’ into things. (17:01) The dangerous notion of nationalism. (19:49) The importance of getting in touch about how your family got to the US. (23:28) The misguided policy environment that we have in the US. (24:30) The social science between happiness and dignity. (26:46) You put in what you get out. (32:10) The better way to make work pay. (33:50) The significance and value of long-form conversations. (41:02) Respecting the frontier atmosphere. (44:15) Becoming the master of yourself. The premise behind ‘Love Your Enemies’. (48:13) The importance of effective communication, commonality and knowing where the person is coming from. (53:33) What was his last paradigm-shattering moment? (1:01:28) How morals matter more than systems. (1:03:43) How anger + disgust = contempt. (1:07:10) The misconception of love. (1:11:40) The four accounts you must put your energy in for your ultimate happiness. (1:18:54) Featured Guest/People Mentioned Arthur Brooks (@arthurcbrooks) Instagram Arthur Brooks (@arthurbrooks) Twitter Website Podcast Joe Rogan (@joerogan) Instagram Related Links/Products Mentioned Cyber Monday Specials: MAPS Bundles 25% off (Code “CMBUNDLES” at checkout) – MAPS Programs/Guides/MODS 50% off [except MAPS Powerlift] (Code “CYBERMONDAY50” at checkout) The Pursuit | Netflix Bishop Barron Presents | Arthur Brooks: Love Your Enemies Arthur C. Brooks - Amazon.com Your Professional Decline Is Coming (Much) Sooner Than You Think The Dignity Deficit Fewer Americans are moving for work than ever This huge love crisis: Talking to Arthur C. Brooks You’re probably making incorrect assumptions about your opposing political party The Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work - Book by John M. Gottman and Nan Silver The Ideal Praise-to-Criticism Ratio
1174: When to Use Drop Sets, the Benefits of Yoga, When to Finish a Set & MORE
In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about how long is acceptable to rest mid-set to try and pump out a few more reps, whether drop sets are useful for the beginning or intermediate lifter, what makes an overall healthy individual, and their opinion on yoga and how to implement it into training. Mind Pump Debates: Will the cybertruck disrupt the truck industry? Are self-driving cars the future? (5:42) 82-year-old female bodybuilder beats down a home intruder. (21:00) Mind Pump RAVES over their newest sponsor, Magic Spoon. (23:14) Mind Pump Recommends: ‘Bikram: Yogi, Guru, Predator on Netflix’. (27:23) What is ‘Perineum Sunning’? Will it become the latest health trend? (34:10) Russian cows get VR headsets 'to reduce anxiety'. (37:16) Will continual exposure to blue light accelerate blindness?! (39:48) How are we the only human species that survived? (43:20) #Quah question #1 – How many seconds is too long to rest between reps to try and get a few more out? When should you just move on to your break before your next set? (47:33) #Quah question #2 – Are drop sets useful for the beginning or immediate lifter? If so, what is the best way to use them? (53:07) #Quah question #3 – What do you consider a healthy overall induvial? What makes for good balance? (57:21) #Quah question #4 – What is your opinion on yoga and how do you suggest you implement it into your training? (1:04:07) People Mentioned Elon Musk (@elonmusk) Twitter Max Lugavere (@maxlugavere) Instagram Related Links/Products Mentioned Black Friday Specials (End 11:59 pm PST Friday 11/29): MAPS Bundles 25% off (Code “BFBUNDLES” at checkout) – MAPS Programs/Guides/MODS 50% off [except MAPS Powerlift] (Code “BLACKFRIDAY50” at checkout) Elon Musk says there are 250,000 pre-orders for Tesla's Cybertruck Ford Wants Rematch in Tesla Cybertruck vs. F-150 Tug of War An 82-year-old US female bodybuilder sent an unlucky home invader to hospital Visit Magic Spoon for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! Bikram: Yogi, Guru, Predator | Netflix Official Site ‘Perineum sunning’ is latest insanity wellness influencers swear by Russian cows get VR headsets 'to reduce anxiety' UT chemists discover how blue light speeds blindness Visit Felix Gray for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! Nine Species of Human Once Walked Earth. Now There's Just One. Did We Kill The Rest? Mind Pump 1172: Four Ways to Change Your Workout for Maximum Results Mind Pump Free Resources