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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1129: Using Intermittent Fasting to Lose Weight, the Ultimate 30 Minute Per Week Workout, the Safety of Melatonin & MORE
In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about creating an efficient 30-minute workout when only training a client once a week, whether Intermittent Fasting is ever a good idea when wanting to lose weight, whether melatonin is a safe supplement to cycle on and off, and the “it” factor to be a personal trainer. Mind Pump’s favorite cereals from their childhood. (4:25) Adam visits the beach once again...Highlighting the need to get out of the city. (8:36) The performance-enhancing effects of CLA (Conjugated Linoleic Acid) to burn body fat. (15:10) The nutrient differences between grass-fed/grain-fed meat. (19:02) What food do the guys find is bigger than their stomachs? (23:10) The new Biggest Loser trainers, the connection to Mind Pump, would the guys have taken the job in their 20s & MORE. (26:45) Hacking the system, the popularity and crazy world of the ‘Sugar Baby’ apps. (36:08) FBI arrests man for bombing ex’s house with a drone. (42:01) #Quah question #1 – How would you create an efficient 30-minute workout when training a client once a week? (44:58) #Quah question #2 – Is Intermittent Fasting ever a good idea when wanting to lose weight? (52:26) #Quah question #3 – If all other better ways to sleep result in no luck, is melatonin a safe supplement to cycle on and off? (1:00:40) #Quah question #4 – What would each of you say is the “it” factor to be a personal trainer? (1:08:01) People Mentioned Erica ⬇️ 150 Lbs SW: 322 Lbs (@ericafitlove) Instagram Ben Zorn C.S.C.S. (@benzornlife) Instagram Jordan Peterson (@jordan.b.peterson) Instagram Related Links/Products Mentioned September Promotion: MAPS Starter ½ off!! **Code “STARTER50” at checkout** Visit Butcher Box for this month’s exclusive Mind Pump offer! Can CLA (Conjugated Linoleic Acid) Help You Lose Weight? Meet the New Biggest Loser Trainers — Including One Who Lost 160 Lbs. Herself! Dating Website Names Fastest Growing ‘Sugar Baby’ Schools In America; Florida Has 3 In Top 5 FBI Arrests Man For Bombing Ex’s House With a Drone Mind Pump 1052: Why Fasting May Be Making You Fat Fasting is a Terrible Way to Lose Weight - Mind Pump Media Are You Fasting Properly?? (QUAH #12) | MIND PUMP Visit ChiliPad for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Code “MPOOLER” at checkout** Mind Pump Free Resources
1128: How Celebrities Get into Superhero Shape so Quickly, The Role of Carbs in Building Muscle; Prioritizing Exercise Form Over Lifting Heavy & MORE
In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about celebrity workouts, whether carbs are essential for muscle building, if you should increase weight on an exercises even if form isn’t 100% with current weight, and their favorite part of being a dad. It’s HOOOTTTT in San Jose and the guys are feeling it. (4:50) Are the guys of Mind Pump big Halloween people?? (7:30) How Sal tricked his daughter into getting sleepy using the Felix Gray glasses once the sun went down. (13:49) How Sal is using Organifi red juice to boost his performance in the gym. (18:11) Why Adam doesn’t want to feel like he needs to take anything to feel like himself. (22:15) If you're trying to be authentic you are doing it wrong. (25:14) Recapping the debate on artificial sweeteners with Sal and Layne Norton. (28:52) The excitement over Airbnb potentially going public in 2020. (32:38) Mattel launches new gender-neutral dolls. (35:42) Mike Matthews x Mind Pump: The guys express their excitement over the live event this Friday. (37:47) #Quah question #1 – What are your thoughts about celebrity workouts like the ones claimed to get actors in superhero film ready in less than 3 months? Is it even possible to go from an average physique to that of Captain America or Starlord that quickly? Are steroids always involved? (41:30) #Quah question #2 – Are carbs essential for muscle building or are they only necessary to fuel the workout? (51:11) #Quah question #3 – Is it a bad idea to increase your weight on exercises when your form isn’t 100% with your current weight? My squats have been plateaued forever because I feel I can’t get low enough at my current weight, but I know I won’t improve or get any stronger if I don’t progressively overload. (57:07) #Quah question #4 – What's everyone’s favorite part of being a dad? (1:01:07) People Mentioned Chase Chewning (@chase_chewning) Instagram Layne Norton, PhD (@biolayne) Instagram Mike Matthews (@muscleforlifefitness) Instagram Christina Rice, NTP (@christinaricewellness) Instagram Related Links/Products Mentioned September Promotion: MAPS Starter ½ off!! **Code “STARTER50” at checkout** Visit Felix Gray for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! Swiss Study Finds Blue Light Exposure Can Improve Late-Night Athletic Performance Visit Organifi for the exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Code “mindpump” at checkout** Effects of a single dose of beetroot juice on cycling time trial performance at ventilatory thresholds intensity in male triathletes Airbnb Isn't Just Any Unicorn About to IPO. It Actually Makes Money Mattel Launches New Gender-Neutral Dolls
1127: How to Grow Your Biceps
In this episode, Sal, Adam and Justin isolate the bicep, it's function, aesthetics and the best way to train it for maximum growth. Why the bicep flex is the universal “check out my muscle”? (2:35) The anatomy of the bicep. (7:44) Why the bicep curl is the easiest exercise to do. (12:20) Ways to train your biceps to respond faster. (14:30) Game-changing moments that altered the way the guys trained their biceps. (16:54) The importance of utilizing full range of motion when training your biceps. (31:25) The proper dosage for bicep growth: The rep ranges, amount of sets & training frequency required. (33:36) The value of BFR (blood flow restriction) training. (39:27) Sal’s ultimate workout to grow your biceps: Exercises, rep ranges, sets, frequency & MORE. (43:02) Adam’s ultimate workout to grow your biceps: Exercises, rep ranges, sets, frequency & MORE. (46:15) Justin’s ‘functional’ workout to grow your biceps: Exercises, rep ranges, sets, frequency & MORE. (51:11) The importance of trigger sessions on your off days. (54:15) Related Links/Products Mentioned September Promotion: MAPS Starter ½ off!! **Code “STARTER50” at checkout** How to Get Big Arms | Mind Pump Media The untold story of the iconic Rosie the Riveter poster Mind Pump 1122: How To Build An Impressive Chest The ONLY Way You Should Be Doing Dumbbell Bicep Curls! Sliding filament theory - Wikipedia How To Do A Pull Up | Banded Pull Up Regression (TRY THIS) Mind Pump TV - YouTube Occlusion Training Guide - Mind Pump How To Use BFR Training To GROW Your Arms (CRAZY PUMP!) Rubberbanditz Resistance Band Set Mind Pump Free Resources
1126: The Best Way to Measure Body Fat Percentage, the Ideal Way to Train a Child in the Gym, How Trainers Limit Their Success & MORE
n this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about the best way to measure body fat percentage, the best way to train a child in the gym, what is keeping trainers and coaches from seeing their clientele and business flourish, and the scariest experience they had when working in a gym. How Sal and Adam are aging in dog years. (5:32) Adam shares the results from his latest ‘Men’s Health’ test from Everly Well + Sal breaks the numbers down. (7:50) Do dads really have sex? Adam opens up about his personal life. (16:15) How testing can point you in the RIGHT direction and the benefits of at-home tests. (23:35) Why Sal loves working out first thing in the morning. (26:12) Apple’s next step in building their ecosystem, the Apple card. (27:53) The guys speculate on the upcoming film featuring YouTube celebrities, Airplane Mode. (31:17) Justin jets off to Virginia to shoot some exciting content + shares his hectic weekend. (34:03) The biggest selling product ever?? (42:06) The other lesser-known cannabinoids and their benefits to the body. (44:23) #Quah question #1 – What's the best way to measure body fat percentage? (49:05) #Quah question #2 – My 9-year-old daughter wants to start working out with me in the gym. Do you recommend bands or free weight? (1:01:21) #Quah question #3 – Now that you guys have met more and more coaches in the fitness industry, what do you feel is keeping them from seeing their clientele and business flourish? (1:08:30) #Quah question #4 – What was the scariest experience you guys have had when working in the gym? How did you handle it and did it change you in any way? (1:21:22) People Mentioned Dr. Ben Pollack (@phdeadlift) Instagram Mike Matthews (@muscleforlifefitness) Instagram Chase Chewning (@chase_chewning) Instagram Danny Matranga | CSCS | BSc. (@danny.matranga) Instagram Elijah Helfman (@elijahhelfman) Instagram Jeff Nippard (@jeffnippard) Instagram Related Links/Products Mentioned September Promotion: MAPS Starter ½ off!! **Code “STARTER50” at checkout** Visit Everly Well for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Code “mindpump” at checkout** Visit NED for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! How To Start Squatting - Learn To Squat Like A PRO (FREE GUIDE) Go the Fuck to Sleep - Book by Adam Mansbach Apple Card AIRPLANE MODE Official Trailer (2020) Logan Paul, Comedy Movie HD Visit ChiliPad for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Code “MPOOLER” at checkout** Visit Felix Gray for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! Visit Joovv for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! Here’s A Must-Read Before Tonight’s Party: The World’s First GMO Probiotic Is Here To End All Hangovers — And It Works MAPS Fitness Anywhere The ONLY Way You Should Be Doing Dumbbell Bicep Curls! Mind Pump TV - YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources
1125: Dr. Jolene Brighten- What You Need to Know About the Menstrual Cycle
In this episode, Sal, Adam and Justin speak with Dr. Jolene Brighten about what constitutes a normal and healthy menstrual cycle. If you are a woman or know one, this is a must-listen episode. How coffee can heal the brain. She shares the time she got knocked out! (4:35) Does she get into it with any other doctors because of her extensive knowledge? (7:35) How does the menstrual cycle work? The 4 phases explained in detail. (12:03) What should you feel during that pre-menstrual period? (19:40) Why women must strive to keep their environment safe: How stress/diet affects the 4 phases of your cycle. (25:11) The significance of balancing your circadian rhythm for overall women's health and fertility. (32:09) Why food is information. (36:45) The truth surrounding cholesterol and how it affects the menstrual cycle. (43:17) Is acne a common symptom before your period?? (47:40) How exercise can affect your hormones: The importance of tracking and mapping your cycle. (53:35) The fears surrounding birth control. The importance of a team approach when it comes to medicine. (57:20) Why there is no one size fits all approach when it comes to your body. (1:05:30) If you don’t move your body, then you don’t move your intestines. Why you must move on a daily basis. (1:07:21) What are the most important nutrients women should pay attention to? (1:11:57) Her take on the rise of the veganism movement. (1:15:30) Dr. Brighten, the farmer. (1:22:54) Should choline be considered an essential nutrient? (1:28:22) Featured Guest/People Mentioned Dr. Jolene Brighten (@drjolenebrighten) Instagram Website Jolene Brighten - Amazon Dr. Carrie Jones, ND, MPH (@dr.carriejones) Instagram Sarah Ballantyne, PhD (@thepaleomom) Instagram Kevin Gianni (@kevin.gianni) Instagram Sarah E. Hill (@sarahehillphd) Twitter Related Links/Products Mentioned September Promotion: MAPS Starter ½ off!! **Code “STARTER50” at checkout** Biohacking Hormones on Bulletproof Radio Mind Pump 1045: Dr. Jolene Brighten – Beyond the Pill Sex at Dawn - Book by Cacilda Jethá and Christopher Ryan Kale and Coffee: A Renegade's Guide to Health, Happiness, and Longevity - Book by Kevin Gianni USWNT used innovative period tracking to help player performance at World Cup Scientists Start Building a Parts List for the Brain This Is Your Brain on Birth Control: The Surprising Science of Women, Hormones, and the Law of Unintended Consequences – Book by Dr. Sarah Hill
1124: Training Arms Daily to Kick Start Growth, the Most Universal Corrective Exercise, Overcoming Procrastination & MORE
In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about training arms every day to force them to grow, the single exercise with the biggest corrective benefit for the general population, how to overcome the “I’ll just start tomorrow” mentality, and behind the scenes on making a podcast. Game-changing inventions and the creators who are now forgotten. (5:21) The origins of the word's ‘shit’ and ‘crap’. [9:15] Why MIIR’s version of the ‘can koozie’ is a no-brainer purchase. [11:38] Why not all planet based proteins are created equal. (13:56) Will Danny be staying with Adam after his last visit? (16:44) Mind Pump Recommends Murder Maps on Netflix & MORE. (18:42) Sal’s daughter signs up for robotics like her big brother. (24:56) Is it weird that Sal now has a high schooler?? The challenges he is now facing and how he has handled them. (26:43) Instagram will restrict posts promoting weight-loss products or cosmetic surgery. (34:30) Justin shares his ‘Uncle Rico’ almanac. (38:48) Brain-controlled prosthetic hand to become reality. (42:56) #Quah question #1 – I've seen many people claim that training arms every day will force them to grow. Some people even show good results. However, wouldn’t that be overtraining and send a signal to repair damage rather than build muscle? (44:51) #Quah question #2 – What single exercise would each of you pick that would have the biggest corrective benefit for the general population? (52:34) #Quah question #3 - How to overcome the “I’ll just start tomorrow” mentality when you have a bad moment or day? (58:36) #Quah question #4 – Can you give behind the scenes of making a podcast? (1:05:01) People Mentioned Danny Matranga | CSCS | BSc. (@danny.matranga) Instagram Related Links/Products Mentioned September Promotion: MAPS Starter ½ off!! **Code “STARTER50” at checkout** Origins | Netflix Visit MIIR for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! Visit Organifi for the exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Code “mindpump” at checkout** Murder Maps | Netflix The Mind, Explained | Netflix Official Site Instagram will restrict who can see posts about cosmetic procedures, weight loss products Brain-controlled prosthetic hand to become reality MAPS Fitness Products How To Do A Barbell Hip Thrust The RIGHT Way! (FIX THIS!!!) How To Do The Single Leg Glute Bridge (FIX WEAK LOW BACK!) How To Properly Do The Seated Cable Row (IT MATTERS!) Correcting Upper Cross Syndrome to Improve Posture & Health-- Prone Cobra Mind Pump Free Resources
1123: The Game Changers Movie Review, Best Strategy to Lose Bodyfat AND Build Muscle Mass, the Value of Heart Rate Variability & MORE
In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about the best strategy to lose body fat and build muscle mass, the weight training that endurance athletes should focus on, the value of heart rate variability, and what to do if you are in a slump. The random hour with Mind Pump. (4:45) The challenges of gamifying fitness. (7:43) The power of your brain and losing weight in the process?? Just ask a grandmaster chess player. (15:14) Recapping Justin coaching his first flag football ‘jamboree’ with his kids. (21:35) How using cordyceps can increase stamina and help with heat accumulation. (27:14) Mind Pump reviews The Game Changers documentary. (30:18) J.J. Abrams signs an exclusivity deal with WarnerMedia reportedly worth $250 million: Will the future of the streaming wars be a la carte? (40:17) Sal goes Vuori shopping. (46:45) #Quah question #1 – What's the best strategy to lose body fat and build muscle mass? Focus on body fat reduction first or a combination of both which seems difficult with a caloric restriction or surplus? (48:59) #Quah question #2 – Would it be better for an endurance athlete to focus on heavy weights/low reps and even plyo’s or light weights/higher reps? (59:56) #Quah question #3 – Can you discuss your opinions on heart rate variability and new trends tailoring to HRV? Is it valuable or a waste of time? (1:06:50) #Quah question #4 – Have you ever been in a slump in the gym or in life? If so, how did you get out of it? (1:20:23) People Mentioned Zach Bitter (@zachbitter) Instagram Arnold (@Schwarzenegger) Twitter Nate Diaz (@natediaz209) Instagram Conor McGregor Official (@thenotoriousmma) Instagram Robb Wolf (@dasrobbwolf) Instagram Joe DeFranco (@defrancosgym) Instagram Andy Galpin (@drandygalpin) Instagram Related Links/Products Mentioned September Promotion: MAPS Starter ½ off!! **Code “STARTER50” at checkout** Hip-Hop Evolution | Netflix Official Site Nintendo's Ring Fit Adventure Is Getting Us to Exercise in a Legitimately Cool Way Want to Burn 3 Times the Calories? Try the Chess Grandmaster Diet (or Just Concentrate Really, Really Hard When the Stakes Are High) Visit Four Sigmatic for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Code “mindpump” at checkout** The Game Changers Official Film Mind Pump 538: What the Health Review, Carb Cycling for Fat Loss, How to Improve Squat & More J.J. Abrams signs exclusivity deal with WarnerMedia reportedly worth $250 million Visit Vuori Clothing for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! My Time as a PoW in Pakistan-a story of courage, pain, pride and hope | Capt. GR CHOUDHARY | TEDxRTU Mind Pump Free Resources
1122: How to Build an Impressive Chest
In this episode, Sal, Adam & Justin discuss everything you need to know to build and shape an impressive chest (Plus a workout!). The function of the pec and its insertion points explained. (3:10) The volume and load recommendations to build an impressive chest. (13:38) The importance of developing a strong back when learning the bench press. (22:53) The significance of priming before you perform any chest exercise. (33:21) The MUST do/MOST effective exercises to build your chest. Barbell Bench Press. (35:50) Incline Bench Press. (39:30) Dips. (45:15) Chest Flys. (46:55) The ULTIMATE chest workout brought to you by the guys of Mind Pump: Frequency, training volume, exercises & MORE. (49:30) Sal. (52:45) Adam. (54:06) Justin. (56:05) Related Links/Products Mentioned September Promotion: MAPS Starter ½ off!! **Code “STARTER50” at checkout** Complete Guide To Build a Great Chest | Mind Pump Media How to Develop Your Chest - Mind Pump Are You Activating Your CHEST Muscles Properly?? (QUAH #9) | MIND PUMP How to Lateral Raise for Maximum Muscle Growth How to Row: Correct these Common Mistakes for Maximum Lat Development Mind Pump Free
1121: When to Use Cheat Reps, Avoiding Sex to Keep Testosterone High, the Truth About Chiropractors & MORE
In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about how and when should one use “cheat” reps, how to adapt workouts to fit a physical job, avoiding sex or masturbation at least 5 days before a competition to keep testosterone high, and whether regular chiropractic adjustments help with improving mobility. Adam and family take an unplanned trip to their favorite spot. (6:06) Sal and Jessica take a hike to the Pinnacles. (9:02) Catrina outfitting her companies’ new gym space using PRx + the guys' favorite way to workout. (11:06) Comparing the macro profile of regular almonds to Skinny Dipped almonds. (15:52) Settling an old debate between Sal and Adam: What is the greatest cinematic picture of all time? (18:15) Why do we focus so heavily on high cholesterol in medicine? (21:35) Mind Pump Recommends ‘The Mind, Explained’ on Netflix. (28:45) A white couple gives birth to an Asian daughter after alleged fertility clinic mix-up. (35:36) #Quah question #1 – How and when should you use cheat reps? (39:04) #Quah question #2 – I have a fairly high labored intensive job that involves a lot of bending and lifting in front of me. How should I adapt my workout to fit my activity? Should I focus on pressing movements to counter the pulling I do at work? Or should I just stick to a balanced routine? (46:12) #Quah question #3 – As a collegiate track and field athlete one of my coaches told us not to have sex or masturbate at least 5 days before a competition, because it would keep our testosterone high which would help us perform better. Is there truth to this? (52:35) #Quah question #4 – What are your thoughts on chiropractors? Do regular adjustments help with improving mobility? (56:32) People Mentioned Jim Kwik (@jimkwik) Instagram Justin Brink DC (@dr.justinbrink) Instagram Dr. Jordan Shallow D.C (@the_muscle_doc) Instagram Related Links/Products Mentioned September Promotion: MAPS Starter ½ off!! **Code “STARTER50” at checkout** Visit Vuori Clothing for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! Visit PRx Performance for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Code “mindpump” at checkout** Visit Skinny Dipped for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Code “mindpump” at checkout** LDL-C does not cause cardiovascular disease: a comprehensive review of the current literature The Mind, Explained | Netflix Official Site Mind Pump TV - YouTube Check out Mind Pump Live to get tickets for their next live event! How to manage your mental health | Leon Taylor | TEDxClapham White couple gives birth to Asian daughter after alleged fertility clinic mix-up The ONLY Way You Should Be Doing Dumbbell Bicep Curls! MAPS Fitness Products Mind Pump Free
1120: Dan "Nitro" Clark
In this episode, Sal, Adam & Justin interview Dan "Nitro" Clark of American Gladiators fame. TV Host, Life Coach, Speaker, Former American Gladiator, NFL Alumni. What made a kid from ‘The OC’ come to San Jose? (3:15) HIs introduction to steroids. (7:30) How he found ways to become bigger, faster, stronger on the outside after a tragic event in his early life. (10:23) Finding the beauty in your scars. (12:37) ‘The beautiful dream’ of how he became “Nitro” on American Gladiators. (15:00) Why you didn’t want to mess with the ‘Gladiator’ mafia. (21:45) The pros and cons of celebrity. (23:40) Why he is a HUGE proppant of therapy. (27:00) How he had to constantly reinvent himself post ‘Gladiator’ fame. (30:55) The BIG health scare that shattered the existence of who he was. (34:02) Why he is always ‘rekindling’. (43:25) The greatest challenge he has had as a father. (45:18) What changes did he make to his diet post heart attack? (48:50) Why with every setback there is a chance to comeback and rise. (54:54) What inspired his pivot into the podcasting space? (57:56) Craziest drug story? (59:20) Why he is a HUGE believer in stem cell therapy. (1:01:21) Mind Pump’s curiosity surrounding the ‘tennis-ball’ gun. (1:05:30) Featured Guest/People Mentioned Dan Nitro Clark (@dannitroclark) Instagram Gladiator Rock 'N Run #1 Bestselling Author of GLADIATOR and F DYING TEDx Speech 500K + Views! Check out my "Calm the Beast" show on Facebook DanNitroClark.net David Goggins (@davidgoggins) Instagram Joe Rogan (@joerogan) Instagram Related Links/Products Mentioned September Promotion: MAPS Starter ½ off!! **Code “STARTER50” at checkout** The Art of Living a Happy Life | Dan "Nitro" Clark | TEDxBoulder F Dying – Book by Dan “Nitro” Clark Gladiator: A True Story of 'Roids, Rage, and Redemption – Book by Dan “Nitro” Clark Kintsugi: The Centuries-Old Art of Repairing Broken Pottery with Gold Can't Hurt Me: Master Your Mind and Defy the Odds – Book by David Goggins
1119: How to Spot a Bad Personal Trainer, the Hardest & Easiest Lifts, When & How to Get a Spotter When Lifting Heavy & MORE
In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about easy ways to spot a bad personal trainer, asking for a spot when you want to lift heavy, which of the 3 powerlifting lifts were the most difficult and easy, and how their fitness careers began. Mind Pump’s newest partner, Caldera Labs, and the importance of what you put on your skin. (4:05) Beauty products are NO JOKE! (11:00) What’s the deal with people that buy old cop cars and taxi cabs?? (13:09) Adam’s first ‘moment of panic’ with his son. How the ‘parent instinct’ is a REAL thing. (17:10) The pros and cons of blue light exposure for athletic performance & MORE. (28:31) The 7 biggest parenting mistakes that destroy kids’ confidence and self-esteem. (31:45) The value and potential issues of due process. Why we should never choose safety for freedom. (37:07) The scary accuracies of personality tests. (43:30) #Quah question #1 – What are easy ways to spot a bad personal trainer? (45:25) #Quah question #2 – For a woman who lifts alone, should you just ask some random dude to spot you when you want to lift heavy? Is it weird or creepy? (52:42) #Quah question #3 – Of the three major powerlifting lifts, which one did you have to work the hardest on to get stronger and which one was the easiest? (1:01:18) #Quah question #4 – I would love to hear how each of your careers in fitness began. (1:15:45) People Mentioned Taylor (@tayvalenz) Instagram Danny Matranga | CSCS | BSc. (@danny.matranga) Instagram Robert Oberst (@robertoberst) Instagram Dr. Ben Pollack (@phdeadlift) Instagram Related Links/Products Mentioned September Promotion: MAPS Starter ½ off!! **Code “STARTER50” at checkout** Visit Caldera Labs for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! Light exposure in the evening improves performance in the final spurt Visit Felix Gray for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! A psychotherapist shares the 7 biggest parenting mistakes that destroy kids’ confidence and self-esteem Exclusive: Feds Demand Apple And Google Hand Over Names Of 10,000+ Users Of A Gun Scope App Free Personality Test Mind Pump Free
1118: The Best Pre-Workout Supplements, How to Fix Boring Workouts, What to do Between Sets & MORE
In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about the best pre-workout for someone who has a caffeine tolerance, how to make the most of your rest time during a workout, what to do (or not do) when you get bored with training, and whether macros should change during a deload week. A good old fashioned ‘pure’ push. The benefits of coffee berry extract that can be found in Organifi products. (4:24) Have there been things that their kids have picked up from their own behaviors that have come to bite them in the ass?? (7:35) Mind Pump on the ‘vape’ hysteria. (13:57) A review of the new ‘Dennis Rodman: For Better or Worse’ documentary and how he has influenced and impacted Adam’s life. (19:32) Mind Pump Recommends ‘The Pursuit’ on Netflix. (30:23) Bill Burr crushing it in his new special, ‘Paper Tiger’. (34:17) The differences between grass-fed vs. grain-fed and how Butcher Box aims to provide a better health profile. (36:02) #Quah question #1 – What pre-workout do you take and what do you recommend for someone who has a caffeine intolerance? (44:15) #Quah question #2 – How do you make the best of your rest time during a workout? (53:45) #Quah question #3 – What do you do or not do when you get bored with training? (1:00:51) #Quah question #4 – Should macros change during a deload week? (1:08:57) People Mentioned DENNIS. RODMAN. (@dennisrodman) Instagram Bill Burr (@wilfredburr) Instagram Paul Chek (@paul.chek) Instagram Related Links/Products Mentioned September Promotion: MAPS Starter ½ off!! **Code “STARTER50” at checkout** Visit Organifi for the exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Code “mindpump” at checkout** Modulatory effect of coffee fruit extract on plasma levels of brain-derived neurotrophic factor in healthy subjects. A sixth person died from vaping-related lung disease. Here's what you need to know The complicated evolution of Dennis Rodman Billy Corgan Tells Hilarious Dennis Rodman Stories - Joe Rogan The Pursuit | Netflix Bill Burr: Paper Tiger | Netflix Official Site Visit Butcher Box for this month’s exclusive Mind Pump offer! Effects of Beetroot Juice Supplementation on Cardiorespiratory Endurance in Athletes. A Systematic Review Mind Pump Free
1117: How to Build Amazing Shoulders
In this episode, Sal, Adam, and Justin go into detail how to build amazing shoulders. Shoulders: The MOST prized body part. (2:14) Why do modern humans have such mobile shoulder joints? (3:31) How whatever you don’t do, you don’t stay connected to: The importance of having a ‘functional’ shoulder girdle. (6:28) Why are the shoulders such a ‘valued’ focal point for men and women? (18:56) The different parts of the shoulder, what they are responsible for and what you may be neglecting. (20:38) Why mobility is KEY to developing healthy/strong shoulders. (25:10) Mind Pump’s favorite mobility exercises to build your range of motion. (30:31) The ULTIMATE workout to build AMAZING shoulders: Exercises, rep ranges, frequency & MORE! (38:30) People Mentioned Dr. Jordan Shallow (@the_muscle_doc) Instagram Related Links/Products Mentioned September Promotion: MAPS Starter ½ off!! **Code “STARTER50” at checkout** The Relationship Between Waist-Hip Ratio and Fertility The Other Best Muscle Building Exercises of All Time Will Implementing Mobility Exercises Help Increase My Muscle Mass? Z Press to take Your Shoulder Development to the Next Level Sal's Super Shoulder Movement for more Shoulder Mobility & Connectivity Prime Your Shoulders with Handcuffs with Rotation on a Bench Thread the Needle Squat Like a Pro!- 10 Primers to Improve Squat Form - Lizard with Rotation (Video 3 of 10) How To Do A PROPER Dumbbell Rear Delt Fly Improve Your Shoulder Workouts with the Kettlebell Halo How to Lateral Raise for Maximum Muscle Growth Complete Guide To Growing Big Shoulders | Mind Pump Media Mind Pump Free
1116: The Relationship Between Strength & Endurance, the Best Exercises to Build Serratus Muscles, Flavored Sparkling Water vs. Diet Soda for Health & MORE
In this episode of Quah, sponsored by Organifi (organifi.com/mindpump, code "mindpump" for 20% off), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about the relationship between strength and endurance, go-to exercises for working the serratus, whether drinking “naturally flavored” seltzer water or sparkling water is any better than drinking diet soda, and the importance of having hobbies that aren’t fitness or health-related and where to start if you don’t have any. Why if you don’t have the right QUALITY, it’s just red light on your skin. The health benefits of companies like Joovv and red light therapy. (7:11) The importance of looking at things through the RIGHT lens. (13:30) Mind Pump Weekend Update: Adam celebrates his 20-year high school reunion. (16:40) Justin’s sweeping rodent issue continues... (30:33) Sal and Jessica visit San Francisco. (32:32) The wide-ranging effects of cannabinoids and how supplementing with full-spectrum hemp products like NED can provide important health benefits. (34:30) Mexico’s proposed new drug laws: Why the drug war will fail. (40:24) #Quah question #1 – What is the relationship between strength and endurance? Are they inversely related? Would it be possible to train both? (45:41) #Quah question #2 – What are your go-to exercises for working the serratus? (52:30) #Quah question #3 – Is drinking “naturally flavored” seltzer water or sparkling water any better than drinking diet soda? (59:04) #Quah question #4 – What is the importance of having hobbies that aren’t fitness or health-related and where to start if you don’t have any? (1:02:45) Related Links/Products Mentioned September Promotion: MAPS Starter ½ off!! **Code “STARTER50” at checkout** A Controlled Trial to Determine the Efficacy of Red and Near-Infrared Light Treatment in Patient Satisfaction, Reduction of Fine Lines, Wrinkles, Skin Roughness, and Intradermal Collagen Density Increase Visit Joovv for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! Diagnosis | Netflix Official Site TouchTunes | Home New York plans to deal with its rat problem by drowning them in booze Endocannabinoid Performance Through Retrograde Signaling Visit NED for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! Mexico’s President Proposes Drug Decriminalization With Legal Supply Via Prescription NRA is suing after San Francisco labels it a terror group Encyclopedia of modern bodybuilding - Book by Arnold Schwarzenegger Mind Pump TV - YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources
1115: The Amazing Adventures of Tommy Caldwell, Star of Netflix's The Dawn Wall
In this episode, Sal, Adam and Justin speak with Tommy Caldwell, star of Netflix's The Dawn Wall. Tommy has had an amazing life filled with adventure and danger from the time he was a small child. Held hostage by rebels in Kyrgyzstan, overcoming a potentially career-ending accident and scaling the Dawn Wall of El Capitan are just of few of the stories he tells in this fascinating interview. How rock climbers are their own filmmakers. (4:40) What has been the impact of Dawn Wall? (8:20) Finding strength in yourself: Tommy’s relationship with his father growing up and how he inherited his ‘joyful masochism’ mentality. (9:42) The harrowing hostage situation he experienced while in Kyrgyzstan. (14:15) The moral dilemma he experienced post escaping. (31:20) When we think we are at our breaking point, we are not even close. (33:20) What has the transition been like being in the public spotlight? (38:00) The liberating feeling of taking away all expectations. The potentially career-ending accident he overcame. (39:00) The differences between ‘big free wall’ climbing vs. regular rock climbing. (43:12) How climbing a ‘big wall’ is like learning a second language. (45:30) The adventure of a lifetime: His 7-year journey to ‘summit’ the Dawn Wall. (47:00) Being addicted to the stimulus. (51:14) The camaraderie amongst the climbing community. (52:29) Does he find normal life boring? (56:20) The different levels of ‘flow state’. (57:15) The dangers and performance level attributes associated with climbing. (59:05) The 3 climbing disciplines that will be in the 2020 Olympics. (1:03:35) How does a climber survive financially? (1:05:30) The bill and ‘becoming the messenger’ to protect the Arctic from drilling. (1:08:58) The meaning behind his new film, Reel Rock 14. (1:11:56) How did Netflix get ahold of The Dawn Wall? (1:14:12) Featured Guest/People Mentioned Tommy Caldwell (@tommycaldwell) Instagram Website Kevin Jorgeson (@kjorgeson) Instagram Alex Honnold (@alexhonnold) Instagram Adam Ondra (@adam.ondra) Instagram Jimmy Chin (@jimmychin) Instagram Related Links/Products Mentioned September Promotion: MAPS Starter ½ off!! **Code “STARTER50” at checkout** The Dawn Wall The Push: A Climber's Search for the Path - Book by Tommy Caldwell Reel Rock What are you up against? | Tommy Caldwell | TEDxKC Climbers Recount Kidnapping in Kyrgyzstan Kidnapped In Kyrgyzstan: The Sequel The story had it all: terrorists, high-altitude suspense and a daring escape. So why is one climbing couple obsessed with proving it didn't happen that way? The Rise of Superman: Decoding the Science of Ultimate Human Performance - Book by Steven Kotler Sport Climbing – Tokyo 2020 Olympics H.R.309 - Stop Arctic Ocean Drilling Act of 2019 House committee advances bill to limit Arctic refuge drilling