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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1653: The Muscle Building Secrets of Jacked Prison Inmates, How to Adjust Your Workout to Accelerate Butt Growth, the Dangers of Bench Pressing With Your Feet on the Bench & More
In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about how men get jacked in prison if they are not eating in a calorie surplus, good glute exercises to build the butt, bench pressing with feet off the floor, and how the Mind Pump founders connected and decided to start the show. Adam addresses the haters in his DM’s. (4:41) The difference between discipline and motivation. Plus, the importance of having a trust circle. (7:42) Another example countering the risk of consuming too much dairy fat. (28:34) Dairy or nut milk with your Organifi Gold Juice? (32:52) Mind Pump Recommends, Star Wars: Visions and What If…? on Disney+. (38:03) Another glowing review for the benefits of Caldera. (40:33) What is the deal with vaccine mandates and the Black Lives Matter (BLM) movement? (42:10) #Quah question #1 – How do men get jacked in prison if they are not eating in a calorie surplus? (50:20) #Quah question #2 – What are some good glute exercises to build the butt? (58:01) #Quah question #3 – What do you think about bench pressing with feet off the floor? (1:01:18) #Quah question #4 - How did you guys get connected to start Mind Pump? (1:06:04) Related Links/Products Mentioned September Promotion: MAPS Performance and MAPS Suspension 50% off! **Promo code “SEPTEMBER50” at checkout** Visit ZBiotics for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! Biomarkers of dairy fat intake, incident cardiovascular disease, and all-cause mortality: A cohort study, systematic review, and meta-analysis Visit Organifi for the exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Promo code “MINDPUMP” at checkout** Watch Star Wars: Visions | Disney+ What If...? | Disney+ Originals Visit Caldera Lab for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Code “mindpump” at checkout for the discount** BLM leader in NYC threatens national 'uprising' over 'racist' vaccine mandates after three Texas women attacked hostess at Carmine's in vax passport feud Visit MASSZYMES by biOptimizers for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Promo code “MINDPUMP10” at checkout** Mind Pump #1362: What You Can Learn About Building Muscle from Inmates, Gymnasts and Sprinters Mind Pump #1640: Five Steps to Build Muscle Without Adding Fat Mind Pump #1370: The 4 Reasons Your Butt is Not Building How To Grow Your Glutes (FREE Butt Building Guide) Vince GiRonda’s Guillotine Press Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources
1652: How to Overhead Press Your Bodyweight
In this episode Sal, Adam & Justin discuss nine ways to increase your overhead press. The overhead press, the squat of the upper body. (1:57) Is the overhead press more neglected than the squat? (5:44) The biggest mistakes made with the overhead press. (9:14) Mind Pump Reminiscences: The evolution of their overhead press. (12:13) Nine Ways to Increase your Overhead Press. #1 – Practice it often. (14:25) #2 – Utilize Overhead Carries. (19:37) #3 – The Z Press. (22:07) #4 – The Bottoms Up Press. (27:24) #5 – The Push Press. (31:58) #6 – Loaded Rotational Exercises. (38:00) #7 – Rear Delt Exercises. (43:38) #8 – Work on Overall Mobility. (47:02) #9 – Build a Strong and Stable Core. (50:41) Related Links/Products Mentioned September Promotion: MAPS Performance and MAPS Suspension 50% off! **Promo code “SEPTEMBER50” at checkout** Visit ZBiotics for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! Stop Working Out And Start Practicing – Mind Pump Blog Improve Your Overhead Press & Build Your Shoulders with Unilateral Kettlebell Carries – Mind Pump TV Z Press to take Your Shoulder Development to the Next Level – Mind Pump TV Bottoms Up Kettlebell Press Tutorial for SVKO Wild Card Event The OFFICIAL Overhead Press Checklist! (AVOID MISTAKES!) How To IMPROVE Your Overhead Press | The Muscle Doc Overhead Press Vs Push Press – Mind Pump Podcast MAPS Fitness Prime | Muscle Adaptation Programming System The Official Indian Clubs Checklist (AVOID MISTAKES) | MIND PUMP TV Best Exercises for Strong Shoulders (UNCONVENTIONAL STRENGTH) | MIND PUMP Improve Your Shoulder Workouts with the Kettlebell Halo – Mind Pump TV Grow Your Shoulders With The Rear Delt Cable Fly – Mind Pump TV Improve Your Shoulder Press with Shoulder Dislocates The Wall Test | Mind Pump TV MAPS Prime Webinar Prime Your Shoulders with Handcuffs with Rotation on a Bench The (2) BEST Ab Exercises You’re NOT Doing Properly (STRONG CORE) | MIND PUMP TV You’re Not Training Your Abs Correctly! (AVOID MISTAKES!) – Mind Pump TV How to do a PROPER Plank – Mind Pump TV Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources People Mentioned Jay Cutler (@jaycutler) Instagram Ronnie Coleman (@ronniecoleman8) Instagram
1651: The Best Way to Get a Flat Stomach, the Importance of Time Under Tension for Building Muscle, the Benefits of Short Intermittent Workouts Throughout the Day & More
In this episode, Sal, Adam, & Justin discuss the Best Way to Get a Flat Stomach, the Importance of Time Under Tension for Building Muscle, the Benefits of Short Intermittent Workouts Throughout the Day & More When trainers make up anatomy. (4:18) Fat morality: It is moral to be healthy or be overweight? (7:05) Mind Pump’s best B-movies of all time. (11:46) There is nothing worse than when your kid is sick. (17:24) The trouble with Chantix. (25:31) What is wrong with everybody! (30:28) How many domain names do Mind Pump own?! (36:29) All the dishwashing tips you need to know. (40:55) The tales of Adam’s nosey neighbor. (44:26) How NED has infiltrated the Di Stefano households. (48:42) Path Water is taking over! (51:02) The evolution of urinals. (55:03) #Quah question #1 – What is the best way to get a flat stomach? (58:22) #Quah question #2 – How much of a factor is time under tension in relation to building muscle? (1:04:33) #Quah question #3 – Is it overkill to take my resistance bands to work and do short intermittent workouts during my downtime? (1:09:49) #Quah question #4 – Should I continue to take creatine when I’m off eight weeks post-surgery? If so, what are the benefits? (1:14:47) Related Links/Products Mentioned September Promotion: MAPS Performance and MAPS Suspension 50% off! **Promo code “SEPTEMBER50” at checkout** Study Explains How Some People Stay Thin Even If They Eat Like A Horse The Warriors (1979) - IMDb Breakin' 2: Electric Boogaloo (1984) - IMDb The Last Dragon (1985) - IMDb Pfizer Recalls Anti-Smoking Drug Chantix Over Cancer Concerns: What to Know Ray Liotta FLIPS OUT on Chantix commercial The rest of the story—Monsanto owner Bayer struggles to shed Roundup litigation woes Visit NED for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! Visit Path Water for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Code “mindpump” at checkout for the discount** Visit LivON Labs for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! Best Tips for Achieving a Flat Tummy – Mind Pump Blog Tips for the Stomach Vacuum (Shrink your waist) - Mind Pump Blog The Most Overlooked Muscle Building Principle – Mind Pump Blog MAPS Fitness Anabolic | Muscle Adaptation Programming System Rubberbanditz Resistance Band Set Pros and Cons of Creatine – Mind Pump Blog Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources People Mentioned Be A Man ®️ (@bostonbeaman) Instagram
1650: How to Know When You Need a Physical Therapist
In this episode Sal, Adam & Justin speak with Palak Shah, co-founder and head of clinical services for Luna, a revolutionary at-home physical therapy provider that is disrupting the industry. What is physical therapy and what is its goal? (2:27) Why not every physical therapist (PT) can treat an acute patient. (6:55) Busting the myth that your joints have a shelf life. (8:52) The value of finding insight into your own self. (12:03) How movement is a skill. (13:53) The importance for PTs to empower their patients. (16:15) Are DPTs (Doctor of Physical Therapy) better than PTs? (19:49) How has physical therapy evolved over the years? (26:13) Why do 70% of patients stop their physical therapy before completion? (28:26) What is home-based therapy? (30:51) Will my insurance cover the cost? (34:15) What types of services does Luna provide? (38:16) Luna Physical Therapy, bringing good quality care outside the four walls of a clinic. (39:25) Can you effectively treat someone at home without the fancy equipment? (40:47) How does a PT become a Luna practitioner? (44:06) How does Luna loosen the burden of documentation for the PT? (45:59) How innovation creates disruption. (50:38) Can my child be seen by a Luna practitioner? (52:18) What type of people should seek physical therapy? (55:04) How important is therapy post-pregnancy? (58:00) Will the fitness enthusiast benefit from physical therapy? (1:00:04) Did Luna find Palak, or did she find Luna? (1:01:25) Related Links/Products Mentioned September Promotion: MAPS Performance and MAPS Suspension 50% off! **Promo code “SEPTEMBER50” at checkout** Luna Physical Therapy Visit Paleo Valley for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Promo code “Mindpump15” at checkout for 15% discount** Mind Pump #1622: Nine Signs Your Trainer Sucks Luna Resources What is the Best Form of Exercise During Pregnancy? - Mind Pump Blog Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources
1649: How to Pass a Physical Test, What to Do When You Miss Your Caloric Target, Fixing the Root Cause of Pain & More (Listener Live Coaching)
In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer four Pump Head questions via Zoom. The value of fitness as you get older. (4:02) Mind Pump x Jordan Shallow collaboration coming soon! (10:04) New product alerts from Magic Spoon! (13:14) Taco Bell’s latest drive-thru concept. (20:10) Crazy medical stories with Sal. (25:24) Comcast is now making TVs. (30:59) The pros and cons of new technology. (38:20) The link between depression anxiety and fitness. (42:38) How the ChiliPad has helped Maximus during his recent sickness. (45:00) #Quah question #1 – What would you recommend I do to increase my endurance, yet keep my muscle mass, in preparation for a physical fitness test? (51:41) #Quah question #2 – If I miss my caloric intake for the day, should I try and make those calories up the next day or throughout the week? (1:10:36) #Quah question #3 – How would you address and fix the root cause of my pain? (1:23:05) #Quah question #4 – How can I speed up my metabolism without building any more muscle? (1:40:00) Related Links/Products Mentioned Ask a question to Mind Pump, live! Email: live@mindpumpmedia.com September Promotion: MAPS Performance and MAPS Suspension 50% off! **Promo code “SEPTEMBER50” at checkout** Visit Magic Spoon for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! Taco Bell's Drive-Thru Is Getting Bigger With Four Lanes Man, 33, was left ejaculating out of his anus and urinating faeces due to rare condition... but didn't seek medical help for TWO YEARS Boy Hospitalized After "Measuring" The Inside Of His Penis Using A USB Cable Comcast and Walmart might make smart TVs together High-Tech Contact Lenses That Go Beyond Correcting Vision Internet of things - Wikipedia Exercise in the treatment of clinical anxiety in general practice - a systematic review and meta-analysis The Resistance Training Revolution – Book by Sal Di Stefano Visit Chili Sleep for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! Visit Felix Gray for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! Mind Pump #1345: 6 Ways To Optimize Sleep For Faster Muscle Gain And Fat Loss Visit Drink LMNT for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! Stop Working Out And Start Practicing – Mind Pump Blog Mind Pump #1605: How To Get Jacked On A Budget Visit MASSZYMES by biOptimizers for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Promo code “MINDPUMP10” at checkout** MAPS Aesthetic | Muscle Adaptation Programming System MAPS Strong | MAPS Fitness Products - Mind Pump Media MAPS Prime Webinar MAPS Prime Pro Webinar Follow Along Shoulder Mobility Sequence – Mind Pump TV Luna Physical Therapy MAPS O.C.R. | Muscle Adaptation Programming System Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources People Mentioned Frank Zane (@officialfrankzane) Instagram Jordan Shallow D.C (@the_muscle_doc) Instagram Cory Schlesinger (@schlesstrength) Instagram Max Schmarzo (ATC/CSCS/MS) (@strong_by_science) Instagram
1648: How to Increase Calories Without Adding Body Fat, Using Complexes to Build Muscle, Turkesterone Supplement Review & More
In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about how to slowly increase your metabolism by increasing calories, using complexes to build muscle, choosing your weight based on Rated Perceived Exertion, and the supplement Turkesterone. How often should you train each body part to build muscle and strength? (4:15) The latest growth leaps for Maximus Schafer. (8:14) Children’s BMI ‘doubled’ during the pandemic, a shocking study says. (10:57) The potential negative side effects of the lack of socialization for young adults. (12:52) The high school football update with Justin. (21:01) Is celebrity boxing the future? (28:29) Elon is at it again. (30:54) In crazy science news with Sal: Iranian scientist killed with robot sniper and modified vegetables containing the mRNA vaccine. (34:16) Vuori making BIG waves once again. (38:22) Stockpile, a great way to build your kids’ investment portfolio. (42:50) What are your kids doing on Roblox? (46:10) Watch out for those frisky sea snakes. (48:50) Did you know about the Butcher Box add-ons? (54:46) An amazing food allergy success story. (56:48) #Quah question #1 - How can you slowly increase your metabolism by increasing calories? (59:55) #Quah question #2 – What do you guys think about complexes to build muscle? (1:05:08) #Quah question #3 – Do you choose your weight based on Rated Perceived Exertion (RPE) or whatever you lifted on your last workout? (1:09:48) #Quah question #4 – Have you tried the supplement Turkesterone? (1:14:23) Related Links/Products Mentioned September Promotion: MAPS Performance and MAPS Suspension 50% off! **Promo code “SEPTEMBER50” at checkout** Longitudinal Trends in Body Mass Index Before and During the COVID-19 Pandemic Among Persons Aged 2–19 Years — United States, 2018–2020 Tesla granted patent for laser 'windshield wipers' that zap debris NYT CONFIRMS ISRAEL KILLED AN IRANIAN NUCLEAR SCIENTIST WITH A ROBOT SNIPER Grow and eat your own vaccines? Visit Vuori Clothing for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! Vuori Announces All-American LSU Gymnast Olivia "Livvy" Dunne as Exclusive Brand Partner and Collaborator | Markets Insider Stockpile - Your Favorite Stocks By The Dollar Strip Clubs Now Appearing on Kid-Friendly Roblox Frisky venomous sea snakes are confusing divers for their mates Visit Butcher Box for this month’s exclusive Mind Pump offer! Visit Serenity Kids for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Promo code “MP20” at checkout** Mind Pump #1387: Turning Your Body Into a Fat-Burning Machine How To Improve YOUR Work Capacity (6 MOVEMENTS) | MIND PUMP COUNTRY STRONG?? Increase YOUR Work Capacity (2 EXERCISES) | MIND PUMP How Do I Choose The Right Weight? (LIFT RESPONSIBLY) – Mind Pump TV What Is Turkesterone? Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources People Mentioned Dr. Stefanie Cohen, DPT (@steficohen) on Instagram
1647: Ten Female Fitness Lies
In this episode Sal, Adam & Justin are joined by Laurie Christine King to cover ten myths that contribute to women falling short of their fitness, health and diet goals. Why are women sold fitness lies more than men? (2:16) The unrealistic world of Social Media. (5:37) How education drives empowerment. (9:29) Ten Female Fitness Lies. #1 – Keto and Intermittent Fasting are the way to go to lose weight. (14:57) #2 – Fat and carbs are bad for you. (22:31) #3 – You should bounce right back after pregnancy. (27:31) #4 – You need to eat 1200 calories to lose weight. (39:28) #5 – Your period is not important. (48:05) #6 – You have to do lots of cardio to get the body you want. (56:54) #7 – Paying attention to the calories burned on your wearable devices. (1:01:05) #8 – Lifting heavy will make me look bulky. (1:05:06) #9 – Fat can be turned into muscle. (1:10:14) #10 – Low reps bulks and high reps tones. (1:12:25) BONUS: An effective workout leaves you dead. (1:20:48) Related Links/Products Mentioned September Promotion: MAPS Performance and MAPS Suspension 50% off! **Promo code “SEPTEMBER50” at checkout** Visit Super Coffee for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Promo code “MINDPUMP” at checkout** Paragon Training Methods | The pursuit of excellence Five Things You Should Know Before Trying The Ketogenic Diet – Mind Pump Blog Is Fasting Effective? - Mind Pump Blog What are Fats? - Mind Pump Blog How To Do The Pelvic Clock Exercise – Mind Pump TV Birthfit Intuitive Eating: What is it and is it Right For You? - Mind Pump Blog Period Repair Manual: Natural Treatment for Better Hormones and Better Periods Hormone Repair Manual: Every Woman's Guide to Healthy Hormones After 40 Beyond the Pill: A 30-Day Program to Balance Your Hormones, Reclaim Your Body, and Reverse the Dangerous Side Effects of the Birth Control Pill Active hunter-gatherers ‘don’t burn more energy daily than sedentary Westerners’ Resistance Training vs. Cardio for Women – Mind Pump Blog MAPS Fitness Anabolic | Muscle Adaptation Programming System Which Is Better: Low Reps Or High Reps? - Mind Pump Blog Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources Featured Guest/People Mentioned Laurie Christine King (@lauriechristineking) Instagram Laurie Christine King Website Meg 💪 CPT, CPPC, PnL1 (@megsquats) Instagram Lindsey K. Mathews (@lindsey_k_mathews) Instagram Lara Briden (@larabriden) Instagram Dr. Jolene Brighten (@drjolenebrighten) Instagram
1646: How to Pump Up Muscles Before a Photoshoot, the Myth of Being Muscle-Bound, the Dangers of Supplement Dependency & More
In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about the best way to get a pump for a photoshoot, whether lifting reduces flexibility if you can become dependent on supplements such as multivitamins, and how to combine the MAPS Prime exercises to create a daily routine that will rapidly increase mobility in all joints. When is the best time to bulk? (4:19) The Colorado Experiment, one of the most hotly contested studies of all time. (10:26) Is there a link between Aspirin and Erectile Dysfunction? (21:50) Sex Education with Mind Pump. (26:07) Mind Pump Recommends, The Order of Man podcast. (37:35) The association between cancer and sodium is not what you think. (39:35) Fun Facts with Justin: Tolosa, the city of the future? (42:45) Mind Pump speculates on the housing market bubble. (47:39) #Quah question #1 – What is the best way to get a pump for a photoshoot? (53:15) #Quah question #2 – Does lifting reduce flexibility? (59:50) #Quah question #3 – Can you become dependent on supplements, such as multivitamins, or is that a myth? (1:04:06) #Quah question #4 – How can I combine the MAPS Prime exercises to create a daily routine that will rapidly increase mobility in all joints? (1:09:29) Related Links/Products Mentioned September Promotion: MAPS Performance and MAPS Suspension 50% off! **Promo code “SEPTEMBER50” at checkout** Visit Organifi for the exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Promo code “MINDPUMP” at checkout** Mind Pump #1640: Five Steps To Build Muscle Without Adding Fat The Colorado Experiment: Fact or Fiction - T NATION Mike Mentzer Heavy Duty Antiplatelet (aspirin) therapy as a new option in the treatment of vasculogenic erectile dysfunction: a prospective randomized double-blind placebo-controlled study Efficacy and safety of combination of tadalafil and aspirin versus tadalafil or aspirin alone in patients with vascular erectile dysfunction: a comparative randomized prospective study Sex Education | Netflix Official Site Order of Man High-salt diet mediates interplay between NK cells and gut microbiota to induce potent tumor immunity Plans for $400-billion new city in the American desert unveiled Visit Drink LMNT for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! Mind Pump #1627: Eight Stupid & Dangerous Fitness Lies MAPS Fitness Prime | Muscle Adaptation Programming System Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources People Mentioned More Plates More Dates - YouTube Ryan Michler (@ryanmichler) Instagram
1645: How to Train Like Your Favorite Athlete
In this episode Sal, Adam & Justin discuss the key methods of training necessary to look and perform like an athlete. Why performance is very objective. (2:05) Cautioning the audience on the importance of having the prerequisites in place, before you conduct your favorite athlete’s training routine. (6:10) The Key Components Necessary to Train Like Your Favorite Athlete. #1 - Don’t train for show, train for go. (11:57) #2 - Strength, the foundational physical pursuit. (18:50) #3 – Proprioceptive Ability, being able to train in different planes of motion. (24:30) #4 – Addressing weak links. (32:01) #5 – Having a bigger gas tank and endurance. (39:14) #6 – Fast explosive strength, the ultimate expression of athleticism. (46:55) Related Links/Products Mentioned Limited Time Promotion: MAPS Extreme Athlete Bundle **MAPS Performance, Prime, HIIT & Powerflift for the low price of $149.99** Visit PRx Performance for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Code “mindpump5” at checkout** Stop Working Out And Start Practicing – Mind Pump Blog How To Improve YOUR Work Capacity (6 MOVEMENTS) | MIND PUMP TV Untold: Caitlyn Jenner | Netflix Official Site MAPS Prime Webinar Mind Pump #1307: How To Make Your HIIT Workout More Effective Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources
1644: Ways to Speed Up Your Metabolism, How to Train During Phases of the Menstrual Cycle, Avoiding Exercises That Thicken the Waist & More (Listener Live Coaching)
In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer four Pump Head questions via Zoom. The 411 on Yohimbe. (6:30) People do not like to be reminded of how dangerous certain sports are. (14:20) Freddie Oversteegen was a real badass! (18:18) Conor McGregor is the King of fake drama. (22:05) Does sex get better with age? (27:54) Mind Pump Investments: Gambling and marijuana legislation. (29:50) Are new cancer treatments on the horizon?! (35:32) NCI’s latest giveaway for prospective coaches. (43:55) #Quah question #1 – What are some ways I can speed up my metabolism? (46:58) #Quah question #2 – How do I program my strength training workout during the different phases of the menstrual cycle? (1:01:36) #Quah question #3 – Is there any truth to avoid exercises that thicken your waist? (1:14:37) #Quah question #4 – When should I test out PR’s in a workout program? (1:24:17) Related Links/Products Mentioned Ask a question to Mind Pump, live! Email: live@mindpumpmedia.com September Promotion: MAPS Performance and MAPS Suspension 50% off! **Promo code “SEPTEMBER50” at checkout** Yohimbe: Benefits, Uses and Side Effects Visit Organifi for the exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Promo code “MINDPUMP” at checkout** Vitor Belfort Beats Evander Holyfield via 1st-Round TKO in Triller Fight Freddie Oversteegen, Dutch Resistance Fighter, Dies at 92 This Teenager Killed Nazis With Her Sister During WWII Conor McGregor Gets Into a Squabble with Machine Gun Kelly at VMAs This Is The Age You'll Enjoy The Best Sex Of Your Life | IFLScience New Cancer Treatments May Be on The Horizon – Success in mRNA Vaccine Trials Use Patients’ Immune Systems NCI Certifications x Mind Pump Visit Oli Pop for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Promo code “mindpump” at checkout for 15% off your first order** How Do I Know if my Metabolism is Slow? - Mind Pump Media MAPS Fitness Anabolic | Muscle Adaptation Programming System Mind Pump #1125: Dr. Jolene Brighten- What You Need To Know About The Menstrual Cycle HANDGRIP DYNAMOMETER – Mind Pump Store Why The Days You Don’t Workout Matter The Most! - Mind Pump TV Mind Pump #1370: The 4 Reasons Your Butt Is Not Building Mind Pump #1615: How To Work Out Every Day For Maximum Results (Workout Included) Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources People Mentioned Patrick Bet-David (@patrickbetdavid) Instagram Conor McGregor (@thenotoriousmma) Instagram Jason Phillips (@jasonphillipsisnutrition) Instagram Dr. Jolene Brighten (@drjolenebrighten) Instagram Ben Pakulski (@bpakfitness) Instagram
1643: The Best Way to Build Triceps, the Benefit of Heavy Bicep Training, Pump Your Shoulders With the Z Press & More
In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about the best way to work out your triceps, training biceps with heavier loads and lower rep ranges, barbell Z presses as an alternative to overhead presses, and what makes MAPS Anabolic so effective. Can a mathematical model predict the best way to build muscle? (4:17) Dad life with the guys. (7:06) The guys give their initial reactions to the new Matrix film. (10:31) Amazon displaying once again how competitive markets are. (15:07) Public Goods doing good for the environment. (17:45) Airbnb to offer free housing for 20,000 Afghan refugees. (19:29) What is the next big industry to get disrupted? (21:09) Access to information, the future, and the importance of protecting your mental health. (30:20) Justin doesn’t know how to chill. (39:49) Shout out to Squat University! (45:14) #Quah question #1 – What is the best way to work out your triceps? (47:01) #Quah question #2 – Is it worthwhile to train biceps with heavier loads and lower rep ranges? (54:50) #Quah question #3 – What are your thoughts on barbell Z presses as an alternative to overhead presses? (59:49) #Quah question #4 - What makes MAPS Anabolic so effective? (1:03:29) Related Links/Products Mentioned September Promotion: MAPS Performance and MAPS Suspension 50% off! **Promo code “SEPTEMBER50” at checkout** Mathematical model predicts best way to build muscle The Matrix Resurrections (2021) - IMDb Amazon offers to pay college tuition for most US workers - CNN Visit Public Goods for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Receive $15 off your first Public Goods order with NO MINIMUM purchase** Airbnb plans to temporarily house 20,000 Afghan refugees Henry Ford, Innovation, and That "Faster Horse" Quote EU regulators investigating Google's plan to buy Fitbit Studies Show Normal Children Today Report More Anxiety than Child Psychiatric Patients in the 1950's Visit ZBiotics for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! Amazon.com: Dr. Aaron Horschig: Books Visit MASSZYMES by biOptimizers for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Promo code “MINDPUMP10” at checkout** Build Your Triceps with Angles – Mind Pump TV How To Do Chest Dips For A BIG Chest! - Mind Pump TV Pump your Triceps with this Tricep Tri-Set – Mind Pump TV Get BIG Biceps By Doing Chin-Ups! (SECRET WEAPON) - Mind Pump TV Z Press to take Your Shoulder Development to the Next Level – Mind Pump TV MAPS Fitness Anabolic | Muscle Adaptation Programming System The Most Overlooked Muscle Building Principle Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources People Mentioned Squat University (@squat_university) Instagram
1642: COVID Vaccine Skepticism?
In this episode Sal, Adam & Justin discuss why many in the fitness and wellness industry are skeptical about the COVID-19 Vaccination. Why the health & fitness industry seems to always push back. (2:12) Would this topic have been this polarizing 25 years ago? (3:44) Why it’s nearly impossible to NOT have feelings around topics that are highly politicized. (5:46) What politics do VERY well. (11:23) What the current data shows. (13:07) Why the health & fitness space is the most skeptical over the COVID vaccine recommendations. (16:14) Why if health is a priority, you take action yourself first, before medical intervention. (21:44) Why you must take FULL responsibility for your health. (25:47) What is the risk factor of spreading the virus if not vaccinated? (32:30) How there are lies and anti-truths. (36:50) Why public policy is sometimes heavily influenced by lobbies and special interest groups. (40:05) How you can be pro-vaccine, but not pro-mandates. (45:27) Related Links/Products Mentioned September Promotion: MAPS Performance and MAPS Suspension 50% off! **Promo code “SEPTEMBER50” at checkout** Visit Four Sigmatic for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Code “mindpump” at checkout Having SARS-CoV-2 once confers much greater immunity than a vaccine—but vaccination remains vital | Science | AAAS Underlying Medical Conditions and Severe Illness Among 540,667 Adults Hospitalized With COVID-19, March 2020–March 2021 Prioritizing health: A prescription for prosperity | McKinsey The secret to better health — exercise The coronavirus is here to stay — here’s what that means Why Some People Are Still Getting Sick—but Not with COVID Guidance for Industry: Guide for Developing and Using Data Bases for Nutrition Labeling Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources
1641: How to Get a Bigger Bench Press, the Pros & Cons of Eating Rice Crispy Treats Pre-Workout, the Dangers of Rounded Back Deadlifts & More
In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about putting on muscle without putting on a lot of fat, eating a rice crispy treat before a workout to get a good pump, whether it is bad to deadlift with a rounded back, and ways to get stronger after hitting a plateau on the flat bench press. Are we getting closer to resistance training being the number one form of exercise? (4:58) The high school football update with Justin. (9:30) It’s tomato sauce season with the Di Stefano’s! (13:49) What is Mind Pump’s go-to Ned product? (17:20) Be careful of the scams out there. (20:56) Things in Australia are getting scary. (26:45) The Navy’s new weapon actually stops you from talking! (30:50) Escaping the fires in California and the downstream effects. (36:16) Justin, the goat farmer?! (39:37) Why all exercises are good for you if you can perform with proper form and stability. (42:35) Mind Pump Investments: The guys speculate on Bitcoin being used as legal tender. (46:32) How Caldera is helping with Sal’s baby son’s dry skin. (57:03) #Quah question #1 – How do I put on muscle without putting on a lot of fat? (1:00:16) #Quah question #2 – Does eating a rice crispy treat before a workout give you a good pump? (1:07:30) #Quah question #3 - Is it bad to deadlift with a rounded back? (1:14:08) #Quah question #4 – What do you recommend to get stronger after hitting a plateau on the flat bench press? (1:19:00) Related Links/Products Mentioned September Promotion: MAPS Performance and MAPS Suspension 50% off! **Promo code “SEPTEMBER50” at checkout** Resistance exercise, alone and in combination with aerobic exercise, and obesity in Dallas, Texas, US: A prospective cohort study The Central Mechanisms of Resistance Training and Its Effects on Cognitive Function Visit NED for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! Generation Hustle | HBO Max Originals Australia Has Begun Building COVID Concentration Camps Australia gave police power to compel sysadmins into assisting account takeovers – so they plan to use it Big Brother Australia: You Have 15 Minutes To Take A Selfie And Send It To The Government The U.S Navy’s New Non-Lethal Weapon Can Stop You From Talking – Here Is How Over 60? Don't Make These Exercise Mistakes, Say Experts The big coin experiment: El Salvador becomes the first to adopt Bitcoin as legal tender Visit Caldera Lab for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Code “mindpump” at checkout for the discount** Mind Pump x NCI Mentorship Coaching Mind Pump #1640: Five Steps To Build Muscle Without Adding Fat GymnasticBodies Jefferson Curl - YouTube How To Incline Dumbbell Press - The Right Way! (GROW YOUR CHEST) - Mind Pump TV How To Do Chest Dips For A BIG Chest! - Mind Pump TV Mind Pump #1630: Ten Ways To Break Through A Plateau Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources
1640: Five Steps to Build Muscle Without Adding Fat
In this episode Sal, Adam & Justin cover five things you must do if you want to add muscle and avoid adding fat in the process. 1640: Five Steps to Build Muscle Without Adding Fat Sal’s massive waste of time in pursuit of building muscle. (1:30) The challenges faced when trying to build muscle without adding body fat. (6:08) Five Steps to Build Muscle Without Adding Fat. #1 – You have to send the RIGHT signal to your body. (9:48) #2 – You must go into a small surplus. (21:57) #3 – Utilize mini periods of maintenance or cutting within a long bulking cycle. (31:40) #4 – Track your lean body mass. (38:53) #5 – Prioritize your sleep. (45:40) BONUS: Use cardio as a tool. (50:07) Related Links/Products Mentioned September Promotion: MAPS Performance and MAPS Suspension 50% off! **Promo code “SEPTEMBER50” at checkout** Visit Legion Athletics for the exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Code “mindpump” at checkout** Osteopenia: When you have weak bones, but not osteoporosis The Importance of Exercise to Help Treat Osteopenia and Osteoporosis Mind Pump #1387: Turning Your Body Into A Fat-Burning Machine 5 Most Important Exercises for Muscle Growth in an Effective Routine – Mind Pump Blog Mind Pump #1612: Everything You Need To Know About Sets, Reps & Rest Periods MAPS Fitness Products How to Manipulate Macros for Building Muscle – Mind Pump Blog The Myth of Optimal Protein Intake – Mind Pump Blog Mind Pump #1345: 6 Ways To Optimize Sleep For Faster Muscle Gain And Fat Loss What is NEAT and Why Should You Care About it? - Mind Pump Blog When is Cardio a Good Idea? - Mind Pump Blog Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources
1639: How to Transition from Heavy Cardio to Weight Lifting, Ways to Determine the Correct Weight to Hit a Rep Range, What to Do When the Scale Doesn't Move & More (Listener Live Coaching)
In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer four Pump Head questions via Zoom. 1639: How to Transition from Heavy Cardio to Weight Lifting, Ways to Determine the Correct Weight to Hit a Rep Range, What to Do When the Scale Doesn't Move & More Do shorter rest periods cause more muscle damage? (4:07) Muscle memory is a REAL thing! (7:08) Testosterone DOES affect your central nervous system. (10:26) Anatomy 101 with Sal Di Stefano: Talk science to me. (13:40) Justin is the EXACT demographic for Bravo TV. (18:14) Busting the myth that you NEED to drink a protein shake to be healthy or build muscle. (20:08) Fight Game talk with Mind Pump: Evander Holyfield vs. Vitor Belfort featuring commentary by Donald Trump! (22:46) What would you see on the television screen at each Mind Pump hosts’ household? (27:19) Do NOT play a prank on a man with kids. (33:44) #Quah question #1 – How would you recommend I break the cycle of weighing myself when I have seen good changes in my body composition? (44:56) #Quah question #2 – How can I build more muscle after spending time in the hospital for ulcerative colitis? (57:23) #Quah question #3 – How would you transition from heavy cardio to weight lifting? (1:07:09) #Quah question #4 – Is there a formula to determine the correct weight for each phase? (1:13:20) Related Links/Products Mentioned Ask a question to Mind Pump, live! Email: live@mindpumpmedia.com September Promotion: MAPS Performance and MAPS Suspension 50% off! **Promo code “SEPTEMBER50” at checkout** https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2016/05/160503104757.htm Exercise dosing to retain resistance training adaptations in young and older adults – PubMed Mind Pump #1607: How To Optimize Your Hormones With Dr. Rand McClain MP Hormones Visit Paleo Valley for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Promo code “Mindpump15” at checkout for 15% discount** The Myth of Optimal Protein Intake – Mind Pump Blog Donald Trump To Commentate On Evander Holyfield Vs. Vitor Belfort Boxing Match Untold: Crime & Penalties | Netflix Official Site Untold: Breaking Point | Netflix Official Site Visit Serenity Kids for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Promo code “MP20” at checkout** MAPS Fitness Anabolic | Muscle Adaptation Programming System Why The Scale Is Not Always The Best Way To Measure Progress – Mind Pump Blog Intuitive Nutrition Guide | MAPS Fitness Products How Do I Know if my Metabolism is Slow? - Mind Pump Blog Skinny Guy 'hardgainer' Bundle - Mind Pump Media Stop Working Out And Start Practicing – Mind Pump Blog How Do I Choose The Right Weight? (LIFT RESPONSIBLY) – Mind Pump TV MAPS Fitness Performance | Muscle Adaptation Programming System Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources