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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1624: How to Minimize Muscle Loss When Cutting, Ways to Troubleshoot Having Low Energy, How to Train After an Illness & More (Listener Live Coaching)
In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer four Pump Head questions via Zoom. Yet another case for the benefits of trigger sessions. (4:21) Mind Pump Recommends, How to Sell Drugs Online (Fast) on Netflix. (12:18) Vuori, bringing camo back into style. (18:46) Animal facts with Mind Pump. (21:50) Some good news with Mind Pump. (26:32) The high school football update with Justin Andrews. (37:30) Paleo Valley’s new Lemon Meringue bars are Adam Schafer approved. (43:46) Amazon, the king of retail. (44:53) An update on the guy's thoughts on cremation. (45:32) The guys talk about arranged marriages and whether they would be heavily involved with their kid's future partner. (47:38) #Quah question #1 – What are ways I can strength train, but also keep my energy levels up? (53:31) #Quah question #2 – How can I gain good strength without gaining too much weight being an MMA fighter? (1:02:08) #Quah question #3 – How would you get back into training after a stint of illnesses? (1:15:44) #Quah question #4 – What programming would you recommend for someone who teaches three Zumba classes a week? (1:26:20) Related Links/Products Mentioned Ask a question to Mind Pump, live! Email: live@mindpumpmedia.com August Promotion: MAPS Strong and MAPS Powerlift 50% off! **Promo code “AUGUSTSPECIAL” at checkout** Doing a Micro Workout Can Boost Fat Metabolism By 43%—Here's How to Do It The Most Overlooked Muscle Building Principle How to Sell Drugs Online (Fast) | Netflix Official Site Visit Vuori Clothing for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! Why do polar bears have white fur? Two Boy Scouts Save Drowning Woman While Cycling Alongside Missouri Floodwaters Polish Olympian sold silver medal to raise money for infant’s surgery Visit Paleo Valley for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Promo code “Mindpump15” at checkout for 15% discount** Amazon is reportedly planning to open department stores Indian Matchmaking | Netflix Official Site MAPS Fitness Anabolic | Muscle Adaptation Programming System Visit Drink LMNT for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! MAPS Fitness Prime Pro | Muscle Adaptation Programming System Best Exercises to Gain Functional Strength – Mind Pump Blog Mind Pump #1397: 5 Ways To Maintain Muscle When You’re Sick Or Injured MAPS Starter | MAPS Fitness Products - Mind Pump Media MAPS Split | Muscle Adaptation Programming System Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources
1623: How to Get Good at Dips, the Benefits of Elevating the Heels When Squatting, Exercises to Improve Knee Pain & More
In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about ways to improve dips, benefits of elevating the heels in a squat, exercises that help improve knee pain and functionality, and whether occlusion training is a waste of time. The problems with processed foods, the Western Medicine approach to nutrition, and the selling point of corporate wellness. (5:55) The theory that you can be overweight and healthy. (19:02) What can go wrong when you give LSD to dolphins?! (20:43) That time Pepsi got sued for a $33m fighter jet. (21:50) The modern version of the ‘birds and the bees’ talk. (27:14) When is the right age for your child to get a phone? (29:26) Yes, there is going to be another Jackass movie. (38:02) The evolution of online training and the value of NCI for coaches. (40:57) How the guys have fully converted their household products to Public Goods. (46:38) Are more men growers or showers? (48:29) Fun Facts with Justin: A good time with ‘Zoomquilt’. (51:56) #Quah question #1 – What are some ways I can improve dips? (55:03) #Quah question #2 – What are the benefits of elevating the heels in a squat? (1:01:11) #Quah question #3 – What are exercises that help improve knee pain and functionality? (1:05:34) #Quah question #4 – Is occlusion training a waste of time? (1:13:33) Related Links/Products Mentioned August Promotion: MAPS Strong and MAPS Powerlift 50% off! **Promo code “AUGUSTSPECIAL” at checkout** Trends in Consumption of Ultraprocessed Foods Among US Youths Aged 2-19 Years, 1999-2018 Are people with metabolically healthy obesity really healthy? A prospective cohort study of 381,363 UK Biobank participants - PubMed The dolphin who loved me: the Nasa-funded project that went wrong The time Pepsi got sued for a $33m fighter jet Are red, yellow, and green Skittles all the same flavor? We find out the truth Jackass Forever | Official Website | October 22 2021 NCI Certifications x Mind Pump Mind Pump #1492: Five Things To Look For In An Online Coach With Jason Phillips Visit Public Goods for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Receive $15 off your first Public Goods order with NO MINIMUM purchase** Grower or shower? Predictors of change in penile length from the flaccid to erect state Zoomquilt How to Build Muscle with Isometric Holds Rubberbanditz Resistance Band Set How To Goblet Squat – FREE Squat Like A PRO Guide – Mind Pump TV The BEST Way To Front Squat (QUAD BUILDER!) - Mind Pump TV Ankle Mobility Flow - Get Deeper In The Squat! - Mind Pump TV MAPS Prime Pro Webinar Mind Pump’s Occlusion Training Guide Occlusion Training Tutorial- How to Increase Muscle Size Using Blood Flow Restriction – Mind Pump TV Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources People Mentioned Dr. Gabrielle Lyon, DO (@drgabriellelyon) Instagram Enzo Coglitore (@enzocog) Instagram Jason Phillips (@jasonphillipsisnutrition) Instagram
1622: Nine Signs Your Trainer Sucks
In this episode Sal, Adam & Justin cover nine red flags to watch out for when hiring a personal trainer. The NINE red flags to watch out for when hiring a personal trainer. (1:46) #1 – FAILING to do an assessment. (3:16) #2 – ZERO focuses on correctional exercise. (7:13) #3 – FEELING worse after your workout. (12:30) #4 – Gauging the success of your workout based on soreness. (18:00) #5 – Showing up late. (20:08) #6 – NOT helping you perfect your technique or form. (24:57) #7 – EVERYTHING is about motivation. (30:25) #8 - Being the ‘entertainment’ trainer. (35:46) #9 – OVERSELLING supplements. (42:37) Related Links/Products Mentioned August Promotion: MAPS Strong and MAPS Powerlift 50% off! **Promo code “AUGUSTSPECIAL” at checkout** Visit Four Sigmatic for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Code “mindpump” at checkout What's the Best Way to Choose a Fitness Trainer? - Mind Pump Blog Why All Personal Trainers Need to Understand Mobility and Correctional Exercises – Mind Pump Blog Sore muscles…what does it mean? - Mind Pump Blog Is There Proper Etiquette for Being a Personal Trainer? - Mind Pump Blog Mind Pump #1082: The Truth About Beachbody® Top 3 Things You Need to do to be a Successful Personal Trainer – Mind Pump Blog Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources
1621: The Ideal Range of Motion to Maximize Gains, How to Balance Bodybuilding With Playing Sports, Tips to Improve the Front Rack Position & More
In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about the proper full range of motion for a squat, ways to improve the front rack position, how much muscle imbalance is normal, and doing social level adult sports and bodybuilding at the same time Mind Pump’s first post-illness workouts and updates on their health. (4:46) The wonderful world of gymnastics. (8:56) A very Happy 90th Birthday to Sal’s grandfather. (17:18) Shout out to T-Nation! (22:23) What is CBD not good for? (29:07) Mind Pump Recommends, Fantastic Fungi on Netflix. (30:52) Reverse Recommendations with Sal: The Suicide Squad on HBO Max. (37:10) Are dating apps giving people TOO MANY options? (41:23) Pumpkin Spice Gold Juice from Organifi is BACK! (46:00) Disney’s unusual protocol. (47:16) Elon Musk’s plan to send humans to the moon. (52:09) #Quah question #1 – What is a proper full range of motion for a squat? Is it bad to lock out your knees? (56:32) #Quah question #2 – Can you provide recommendations to improve the front rack position? (1:03:53) #Quah question #3 – How much muscle imbalance is normal? (1:09:40) #Quah question #4 – Can you do social level adult sports and bodybuilding at the same time? (1:14:16) Related Links/Products Mentioned August Promotion: MAPS Strong and MAPS Powerlift 50% off! **Promo code “AUGUSTSPECIAL” at checkout** T-Nation Stuff We Like The Resistance Training Revolution – Book by Sal Di Stefano Cannabidiol Inhibits SARS-CoV-2 Replication and Promotes the Host Innate Immune Response Visit NED for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! Fantastic Fungi | Netflix The Suicide Squad | In Theaters and on HBO Max Indian Matchmaking | Netflix Official Site Visit Organifi for the exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Promo code “mindpump” at checkout** Disney Has a Code and Procedure for Vacuuming Ashes Elon Musk plans to send humans to the moon before 2024 Visit Oli Pop for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Promo code “mindpump” at checkout for 15% off your first order** Mind Pump #1467: How To Squat For Your Body Type With Dr. Aaron Horschig Squat University How To Bulletproof Your Wrists – Mind Pump TV MAPS Prime Webinar Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources People Mentioned Mike O'Hearn (@mikeohearn) Instagram Joey Swoll (@joeyswoll) Instagram Dan Bilzerian (@danbilzerian) Instagram Max Schmarzo (ATC/CSCS/MS) (@strong_by_science) Instagram
1620: The 7 Keys to Health & Longevity
In this episode Sal, Adam & Justin speak with Dr. Kien Vuu regarding what it takes to thrive in today’s world. NOT feeling like you’re enough and NOT choosing the victim mentally. His unlikely path to healing through health and longevity. (1:54) The greatest gift of his life through a patient. (7:45) Your DNA loads the gun, but your choices pull the trigger. (11:05) Is the dogma valid surrounding western medicine? (15:08) The 7 Keys to Health & Longevity. (17:24) #1 – Sleep. (21:26) #2 – Nutrition. (29:50) #3 – Movement and Exercise. (36:33) #4 – Emotional and Stress mastery. (37:37) #5 – Thoughts. (40:50) #6 – Relationships. (49:04) #7 – Purpose. (54:01) What is different about the delivery process of LivON Labs products? (58:50) What are the importance and benefits of GLUTATHIONE, ACETYL L-CARNITINE, and MAGNESIUM L-THREONATE? (1:05:02) How did he get introduced to LivON Labs? (1:09:20) Featured Guest/People Mentioned Kien Vuu, MD aka Doctor V (@kienvuumd) Instagram Website Thrive State: Your Blueprint for Optimal Health, Longevity, and Peak Performance Kien Vuu MD - YouTube Paul Chek (@paul.chek) Instagram Related Links/Products Mentioned August Promotion: MAPS Strong and MAPS Powerlift 50% off! **Promo code “AUGUSTSPECIAL” at checkout** Visit LivON Labs for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! Dr. Kien Vuu: BioEnergetic Model of Health | AGEIST Visit Felix Gray for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! Visit Chili for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! Mind Pump #1345: 6 Ways To Optimize Sleep For Faster Muscle Gain And Fat Loss Use of dietary linoleic acid for secondary prevention of coronary heart disease and death: evaluation of recovered data from the Sydney Diet Heart Study and updated meta-analysis Man's Search for Meaning The health benefits of strong relationships THE SCIENCE OF LIVON LABS Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources
1619: What to Do When Progress Stalls in the Gym, Identifying the Cause of Unwanted Weight Gain, How to Balance Training With a Physically Demanding Job & More (Listener Live Coaching)
In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer four Pump Head questions via Zoom. Why the incline press is a superior exercise for the chest. (3:50) Throwing logic out the window in California prisons. (20:53) The wild housing market in the Bay Area. (26:28) Mind Pump Recommends, FBOY Island, and The Suicide Squad on HBO Max. (27:31) Mind Pump reads YouTube comments. (46:08) McDonald's broken ice cream machine lawsuit investigation. (48:11) Caldera, ‘man-care’ for your skin. (53:08) Sal’s grandfather is a gem. (56:36) #Quah question #1 – How can I maintain my strength and performance while playing professional basketball overseas? (59:38) #Quah question #2 – How do I work in resistance training around a physically demanding job? (1:09:28) #Quah question #3 – What programming would you recommend to revamp my progression in the gym? (1:19:08) #Quah question #4 – Tips and advice for breaking through a training plateau and unwanted weight gain? (1:30:20) Related Links/Products Mentioned Ask a question to Mind Pump, live! Email: live@mindpumpmedia.com August Promotion: MAPS Strong and MAPS Powerlift 50% off! **Promo code “AUGUSTSPECIAL” at checkout** Mark Bell’s Power Project - What Bodybuilders Are Doing WRONG! ft. Doug Brignole How To Incline Dumbbell Press - The Right Way! (GROW YOUR CHEST) - Mind Pump TV Visit PRx Performance for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Code “mindpump5” at checkout** At least one California inmate pregnant as ‘transgender’ convicts move into women’s prisons A Bay Area house that burned to the studs just sold for more than $850,000 in less than a week FBOY Island | HBO Max Originals Sexy Beasts | Netflix Official Site The Suicide Squad | In Theaters and on HBO Max A Restraining Order Has Been Issued in the Continuing Drama Around McDonald's Ice Cream Machines Visit Caldera Lab for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Code “mindpump” at checkout for the discount** How to Become a Tyrant | Netflix Official Site Watch Val | Prime Video Visit My Serenity Kids for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Promo code “MP20” at checkout** MAPS Fitness Performance | Muscle Adaptation Programming System Mind Pump #900: NBA Superstar Sports Performance Coach Paul Fabritz MAPS Fitness Anabolic | Muscle Adaptation Programming System MP Hormones MAPS Prime Webinar The Resistance Training Revolution – Book by Sal Di Stefano How Phasing Your Workouts Leads to Consistent Plateau Free Workouts – Mind Pump Blog Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources People Mentioned Mark Bell (@marksmellybell) Instagram Doug Brignole | Biomechanics (@dougbrignole) Instagram Shawn Baker MD (@shawnbaker1967) Instagram Max Lugavere (@maxlugavere) Instagram Paul J. Fabritz (@pjfperformance) Instagram
1618: Using Creatine to Lose Weight, the Most Undervalued Exercises, How to Make Workouts Fun & More
In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about taking creatine when trying to lose weight, the most undervalued exercises, how to make workouts “fun” while continuing to stay on track with your program, and the benefits of electrolytes. The virus has invaded Mind Pump Media. The guys share their symptoms, experiences so far, and overall thoughts on vaccine mandates. (3:56) RIP John Meadows. (24:40) The benefits of moving outside. (27:50) When a sign language interpreter steals the show. (30:02) New frame designs are available NOW from Felix Gray. (33:20) HubSpot is crushing! (35:06) Penn National Gaming is on track to becoming a sport betting powerhouse! (36:50) Apple to scan U.S. iPhones for images of child sexual abuse. (41:11) Turtle news with Mind Pump. (46:48) People love Magic Spoon! (52:37) Congratulations to the Andrews family! (55:07) #Quah question #1 – Should I take creatine if I’m trying to lose weight? (58:54) #Quah question #2 – What are the most undervalued exercises? (1:05:52) #Quah question #3 – As a personal trainer, how do you make workouts “fun” while continuing to stay on track with your program to accomplish your goals? (1:14:09) #Quah question #4 – What are the benefits of electrolytes? (1:20:37) Related Links/Products Mentioned August Promotion: MAPS Strong and MAPS Powerlift 50% off! **Promo code “AUGUSTSPECIAL” at checkout** Avila Beach Resort | Sycamore Mineral Springs Major airlines and their COVID-19 vaccine policies for employees Fitness Expert and Former Bodybuilder John Meadows Dies 'Unexpectedly and Peacefully' at 49 Mind Pump #932: John Meadows ASL interpreter’s NSFW hand gestures for Cardi B’s ‘WAP’ steal the show Visit Felix Gray for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! HubSpot Signs Agreement to Acquire The Hustle, Adding Content to Help Scaling Companies Grow Better Penn National is acquiring theScore, which it describes as “a powerful complement to the reach of Barstool Sports” Apple to scan U.S. iPhones for images of child sexual abuse Enormous Sea Turtle Washes Up On Spain Beach. They Called A Crane To Move It Visit Magic Spoon for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! Visit Masszymes for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Promo code “MINDPUMP10” at checkout** Pros and Cons of Creatine – Mind Pump Blog Sissy Squat - The forgotten quad building exercise of the pros – Mind Pump TV How to Perform a PROPER Dumbbell Pullover (Target Chest of Lats) | MIND PUMP How To Do A Turkish Get-Up Add Windmills to Your Workout to Increase Your Deadlift Strength – Mind Pump TV Visit Drink LMNT for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources People Mentioned Mark Bell (@marksmellybell) Instagram
1617: How to Maintain a Bikini Body Year-Round
In this episode Sal, Adam & Justin four steps to developing and maintaining a healthy and attractive bikini body. How to obtain a ‘beach body’ that is healthy, and people can look too. (2:13) The importance of chasing health and the different metrics of attraction for women. (3:36) Hip to waist ratio. (8:19) Posterior chain development. (9:30) Well-defined shoulders. (14:28) Strong core. (15:13) How to Maintain a Bikini Body Year-Round. Step #1 – Address your Posture and use appropriate Priming. (20:09) Step #2 – Build muscle through proper resistance training. (29:00) Step #3 – Develop a healthy relationship with food. (35:09) Step #4 – Train your core correctly. (44:11) Related Links/Products Mentioned Special Promotion: Bikini Bundle 50% off! **Promo code “BIKINI50” at checkout** Visit Chili for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! Waist‐to‐Hip Ratio across Cultures: Trade‐Offs between Androgen‐ and Estrogen‐Dependent Traits Sleepy Butt Syndrome is Why Your Butt Won’t Grow – Mind Pump Blog Why Your Butt Won't Grow: 3 Exercises to Wake Up Your Sleepy Butt – Mind Pump TV 3 Best Secrets - How To Make Your Butt Grow (AVOID MISTAKES!) | MIND PUMP TV MAPS Prime Webinar How Your Genetics Influence Your Muscle Building Potential – Mind Pump Blog Mind Pump #1305: Five Steps To Intuitive Eating Shrink Your Waist with Stomach Vacuums | MIND PUMP TV Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources
1616: How to Use Dumbbells to Build Your Quads, Combining Barbell Squats & Deadlifts in the Same Workout, the Benefits of Lifting Barefoot & More
In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about when to use a resistance bands, whether squats with dumbbells are as effective as barbell squats for targeting the quads, the pros or cons of combining barbell squats and barbell deadlifts in the same workout, and whether lifting barefoot is more beneficial in any way. It looks like Adam has got an artist on his hands. (4:33) The things the guys miss most about working at gyms. (9:47) Mind Pump’s worst gym disasters seen. (14:55) You are not taking my bacon! (20:25) The troubling trends surrounding the housing market and the economy. (26:27) Carol Hooven is under some heat. (39:04) Why expertise is important when it comes to hormone replacement therapy. (40:38) Mind Pump Weekend Update. (43:54) Justin’s theory on world power. (49:20) #Quah question #1 – When should you use a resistance band? (52:25) #Quah question #2 – In your opinion, are squats with dumbbells as effective as barbell squats for targeting the quads? (59:14) #Quah question #3 – Can you put barbell squats and barbell deadlifts in the same workout? Or is it better to keep them on separate days? (1:01:56) #Quah question #4 – Is lifting barefoot more beneficial in any way? Or should I stick to my favorite shoes? (1:06:22) Related Links/Products Mentioned August Promotion: MAPS Strong and MAPS Powerlift 50% off! **Promo code “AUGUSTSPECIAL” at checkout** California Proposition Passed 3 Years Ago Could Create Pork Shortage Visit Butcher Box for this month’s exclusive Mind Pump offer! The US is facing a shortage of nearly 4 million homes as builders struggle to meet exploding demand Mind Pump #1580: Economy Crash 2021 With Peter Linneman Beyond Meat boss: Tax on negative impacts 'does appeal' Havard professor Carole Hooven who refused to use term ‘pregnant people’ rather than ‘woman’ is accused of transphobia Mind Pump #1610: Testosterone… The Hormone That Divides Men & Women With Carole Hooven MP Hormones Mind Pump #1607: How To Optimize Your Hormones With Dr. Rand McClain Visit ZBiotics for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! Visit LivON Labs for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! Rubberbanditz Resistance Band Set MAPS Fitness Anabolic | Muscle Adaptation Programming System Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources People Mentioned Peter Schiff (@PeterSchiff) Twitter Carole Hooven (@hoovlet) Twitter
1615: How to Work Out Every Day for Maximum Results (Workout Included)
In this episode, Sal, Adam & Justin put together a daily workout that includes compound lifts, mobility, a pump, functional strength, and outdoor activity. Can I work out every day and still get great results? (1:58) The major components of a 7-day week workout plan. (8:06) #1 – Two heavy compound lifting days. (8:56) What your body can handle is different than what is optimal. (10:45) #2 - Functional mobility. (13:07) #3 – Focus on the pump. (18:51) #4 - Functional strength. (21:41) #5 - 1 hour hike or walk outside. (28:27) Mind Pump’s 7-day Workout Program for OPTIMAL results. (34:51) Monday – Heavy work out. (36:39) Barbell squats Barbell bench press Barbell rows Barbell overhead press Barbell or Dumbbell curls Skull crushers Slow sit-ups and calf raises All for 3 sets, 6-12 reps Tuesday – Pump workout. (38:03) Lunges Dumbbell flyes Dumbbell pullovers Lateral raises Band curls Band press down’s Planks Wednesday– Functional strength workout. (39:09) Turkish get up Windmill’s Cossack squat Overhead carries (25-35 steps) 3 sets, 5-10 reps Thursday – Heavy work out. (37:02) Deadlifts Incline press Pull-ups Arnold press Hammer curls Dips Reverse crunch Calf raises All for 3 sets, 6-12 reps Friday – Pump workout. (38:50) Single-leg toe touch Band fly’s Band row’s Band pull aparts Band curls Band press down’s Band side chops Saturday – Mobility workout following MAPS Prime Pro Webinar. (37:25) Sunday – Get outside for an hour. (39:46) Related Links/Products Mentioned August Promotion: MAPS Strong and MAPS Powerlift 50% off! **Promo code “AUGUSTSPECIAL” at checkout** Visit Legion Athletics for the exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Code “mindpump” at checkout** The Breakdown Recovery Trap, Why You Aren’t Progressing – Mind Pump Blog Mind Pump #1612: Everything You Need To Know About Sets, Reps & Rest Periods MAPS Prime Pro Webinar The Importance of Mobility Training in Regards to Chronic Pain – Mind Pump Blog The Most Overlooked Muscle Building Principle – Mind Pump Blog 3 Turkish Get-Up Variations – Tutorial with Kettlebell Master of Sport – Mind Pump TV Add Windmills to Your Workout to Increase Your Deadlift Strength – Mind Pump TV Mind Pump TV - YouTube Rubberbanditz Resistance Band Set How Do I Choose The Right Weight? (LIFT RESPONSIBLY) - Mind Pump TV Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources
1614: How to Add & Keep Muscle Mass, the Truth About Bioelectrical Impedance Body Fat Measurements, Training Post-Pregnancy & More (Listener Live Coaching)
In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer four Pump Head questions via Zoom. Defining and breaking down sarcoplasmic hypertrophy, aka ‘the pump’. (4:23) Sal’s obsession with supplements. (11:54) The controversy surrounding flight attendants’ duct-taping an unruly airline passenger to his seat. (14:21) When ‘spittle’ happens. (19:53) Mind Pump Recommends, Fantastic Fungi and Heist on Netflix. (22:02) The Fall collection from Vuori has arrived! (31:17) Rhianna is officially a billionaire! (34:46) Joovv, providing you a competitive edge. (38:24) The high school football update with Justin. (43:44) Mind Pump Shout Outs. (54:01) #Quah question #1 – What program would you recommend to maintain consistency and performance? (55:34) #Quah question #2 – After getting an unfavorable body fat test, should I switch up my programming and diet? (1:05:26) #Quah question #3 – How would I design a program combining MAPS Anabolic and the NO BS 6-Pack Ab formula? (1:19:50) #Quah question #4 – I am due in November and as a police officer, what program would you recommend post-pregnancy? (1:34:13) Related Links/Products Mentioned August Promotion: MAPS Strong and MAPS Powerlift 50% off! **Promo code “AUGUSTSPECIAL” at checkout** Mind Pump’s Occlusion Training Guide Airline passenger duct-taped to seat after groping and punching flight attendants Fantastic Fungi | Netflix Heist | Netflix Official Site Visit Vuori Clothing for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! Rihanna Is Officially a Billionaire and the Richest Female Musician Mind Pump #1252: Confessions Of A Sports Agent Visit Joovv for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! Joovv is Giving 49ers Players an 'Advantage' in Their Recovery Joovv is the Official Light Therapy Partner of the San Francisco 49ers Visit Drink LMNT for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! Sexy Athlete Bundle | MAPS Fitness Products MAPS Fitness Anabolic | Muscle Adaptation Programming System MAPS Fitness Starter Bundle - Mind Pump Media No BS 6-Pack Abs | MAPS Fitness Products - Mind Pump Media The Most Overlooked Muscle Building Principle – Mind Pump Blog MAPS Fitness Performance | Muscle Adaptation Programming System Why The Scale Is Not Always The Best Way To Measure Progress MAPS Starter | MAPS Fitness Products - Mind Pump Media Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources People Mentioned Stan “Rhino” Efferding – CSCS (@stanefferding) Instagram Ben Pakulski (@bpakfitness) Instagram Wynn Silberman (@wynnsstagram) Instagram
1613: How to Adjust Your Workout When Time is Tight, the Value of Taking Time Off from Training, Distinguishing Between Poor Mobility & Anatomical Limitations & More
In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about tweaking MAPS Anabolic or Aesthetic to be an hour format, whether deload weeks are necessary, how to tell if you lack mobility or have anatomical limitations, and tips on how to stay consistent when you work 10 hour days. Nature is metal! (3:42) Why resistance training is KING when it comes to burning fat. (6:07) More studies connecting higher testosterone to success. (9:04) How exercise can boost your child’s vocabulary. (20:11) Maximus’ fascination with bugs and cat videos. (24:47) The high school football update with Justin. (28:08) The strange market of ‘unusual’ looking foods. (31:18) Female powerlifter sets bench press world record! (35:02) MIIR’s latest products enhance the presentation of your favorite beverages. (39:33) The interesting findings from analyzing the blood types of Neanderthals and Denisovans. (42:52) #Quah question #1 – How would you tweak MAPS Anabolic and Aesthetic to be an hour format? (45:33) #Quah question #2 – Are deload weeks necessary? (48:37) #Quah question #3 – How can I tell if I lack mobility or have anatomical limitations? (55:58) #Quah question #4 – Tips on how to stay consistent when you work 10-hour days? (1:01:40) Related Links/Products Mentioned August Promotion: MAPS Strong and MAPS Powerlift 50% off! **Promo code “AUGUSTSPECIAL” at checkout** How Weight Training Burns Fat - The New York Times Mind Pump #1607: How To Optimize Your Hormones With Dr. Rand McClain MP Hormones Study finds exercise can boost kids' vocabulary growth Visit Organifi for the exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Promo code “mindpump” at checkout** Doritos Gives Australian Teen $20,000 for Finding a Puffy Chip Powerlifter Rae-Ann Coughenour-Miller Sets All-Time Female Bench Press World Record Of 274.4 Kilograms Visit MIIR for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Promo code “MINDPUMPMEDIA” at checkout** Genetic Study Examines Neanderthal Blood Types Visit My Serenity Kids for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Promo code “MP20” at checkout** MAPS Fitness Anabolic | Muscle Adaptation Programming System MAPS Aesthetic | Muscle Adaptation Programming System MAPS Prime Webinar Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources People Mentioned Nature is Metal (@natureismetal) Instagram Andrew Huberman, Ph.D. (@hubermanlab) Instagram Dr. Stefanie Cohen, DPT (@steficohen) Instagram
1612: Everything You Need to Know About Sets, Reps & Rest Periods
In this episode Sal, Adam & Justin lay out everything you need to know about sets, reps, tempo, and rest period. Sets, reps and rest periods: The nuts and bolts of exercise programming. (2:51) Understanding the difference between exercising and training. (5:51) Sets. Defining what it is and the proper dose per week. (8:10) Mind Pump’s thoughts on German Volume Training. (13:27) The value of supersets. (18:02) The dos and don’ts. (19:18) Reps. Defining what a rep is and what is the best range? (21:10) The various tempo schemes and how to manipulate them in your exercise programming. (29:13) Is there value in loose, forced, and partial reps? (35:19) Rest Periods. Why the rest is as important as the active part of the workout. (37:42) What is the ideal rest period? (40:02) A guaranteed way to break through your training plateau. (43:30) Related Links/Products Mentioned August Promotion: MAPS Strong and MAPS Powerlift 50% off! **Promo code “AUGUSTSPECIAL” at checkout** Visit Drink LMNT for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! German Volume Training: Benefits, Exercise Plan, and More Why You Need to Mix Rep Ranges After Periods of Training – Mind Pump Blog How To Use Supersets For Maximum Muscle Gain – Mind Pump Blog Which Is Better: Low Reps Or High Reps? - Mind Pump Blog MAPS Fitness Anabolic | Muscle Adaptation Programming System Why Your Tempo Matters When You Workout! - Mind Pump TV How Phasing Your Workouts Leads to Consistent Plateau Free Workouts Mind Pump #945: The Best Rest Periods For Muscle Gain & Fat Loss Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources People Mentioned Stan “Rhino” Efferding – CSCS (@stanefferding) Instagram
1611: What it Takes to Lose Fat & Build Muscle at the Same Time, How Caffeine Intake Affects Body Fat Loss, the Best Accessory Lifts & More
In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about the role heavy caffeine intake has on the ease of dropping body fat, the top 5 accessory movements, whether you can still build muscle and lose fat even with a high step count and at a calorie deficit, and ways to mentally deal with the forever “moving goalposts” of fitness goals. When the YouTube comments hit Sal hard. (4:06) Memes, the political cartoons of today. (9:19) Sal’s vertigo experience and a lesson for all men with children. (15:08) Ned’s hemp oil capsules, a fun buzz for all. (20:12) Mind Pump Recommends, Succession on HBO Max. (21:45) The guys discuss the mental capacity of Britney Spears following her recent Instagram post. (23:10) Mind Pump speculates on the future of streaming. (29:40) More studies proving the superiority of resistance training. (37:57) Paranormal Activity with Justin: Why have dogs been acting stranger than normal? (42:00) #Quah question #1 – Can heavy caffeine intake make it more difficult to drop body fat? (46:24) #Quah question #2 – What would you consider the top 5 accessory movements? (52:52) #Quah question #3 - Can I still build muscle and lose fat at the same time? (58:21) #Quah question #4 – What are ways to mentally deal with the forever “moving goalposts” of your fitness goals and journey? (1:04:08) Related Links/Products Mentioned August Promotion: MAPS Strong and MAPS Powerlift 50% off! **Promo code “AUGUSTSPECIAL” at checkout** Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube Mind Pump TV - YouTube Vertigo: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment Visit NED for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! Watch Succession (HBO) - Stream TV Shows | HBO Max Joe Rogan Experience #1153 - Macaulay Culkin Netflix beats on paid subscriber growth, but misses earnings expectations Foundation - Apple TV The Morning Show | Apple TV+ HOW DO I CANCEL MY SUBSCRIPTION BILLED THROUGH APPLE ITUNES? Lifting Weights? Your Fat Cells Would Like to Have a Word. The Resistance Training Revolution – Book by Sal Di Stefano Visit Oli Pop for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Promo code “mindpump” at checkout for 15% off your first order** The ONLY Way You Should Barbell Row – Mind Pump TV How To Do A Perfect Pull-Up (AVOID MISTAKES!) - Mind Pump TV How To Do Chest Dips For A BIG Chest! - Mind Pump TV Add Size to Your Traps with Farmer Walks – Mind Pump TV The ONLY Way You Should Be Doing Lunges! (Build GREAT Legs) - Mind Pump TV The Colorado Experiment: Fact or Fiction | T NATION MAPS Prime Webinar Mind Pump Free Resources People Mentioned Britney Spears (@britneyspears) Instagram
1610: Testosterone… the Hormone That Divides Men & Women With Carole Hooven
In this episode Sal, Adam & Justin speak with Carole Hooven, author of T: The Story of Testosterone, the Hormone that Dominates and Divides Us. How just because you weren’t a stellar student early on doesn’t mean you can’t change your path moving forward. (1:54) The differences between humans and chimpanzees. (8:47) What drew her to the field of testosterone? (12:16) Why chromosomes do NOT define sex. (14:28) The masculine framework of the brain. (19:50) Does culture follow biology? (26:59) Why women are more attuned to people’s emotions. (38:35) Why men may be more prone to risky behavior. (47:52) How emotions drive our lives. (50:50) The interesting dynamics of same-sex relationships. (58:50) The problems with polygamy. (1:02:32) The challenges that come with her field of expertise in our current climate. (1:05:55) Her issues with the term ‘toxic masculinity’. (1:10:55) What would society be without masculine traits? (1:18:30) The importance of testosterone when it comes to athletic performance. (1:23:39) The negative effects of testosterone. (1:26:27) The file drawer effect in science. (1:31:20) Featured Guest Carole Hooven (@hoovlet) Twitter T: The Story of Testosterone, the Hormone that Dominates and Divides Us Related Links/Products Mentioned August Promotion: MAPS Strong and MAPS Powerlift 50% off! **Promo code “AUGUSTSPECIAL” at checkout** Visit Paleo Valley for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Promo code “Mindpump15” at checkout for 15% discount** The Selfish Gene Joe Rogan Experience #1665 - Carole Hooven The Sex Difference on Mental Rotation Tests Is Not Necessarily a Difference in Mental Rotation Ability Genes influence ability to read a person's mind from their eyes Think Science Proves Men Take More Risks Than Women? Think Again Mind Pump #895: Do Transgender Athletes Have An Unfair Advantage? Sex at Dawn: How We Mate, Why We Stray, and What It Means for Modern Relationships Knuckle (2011) - IMDb Watch Snatch | Prime Video Finger length 'could provide a clue' to one's sexual orientation, study finds The file drawer effect | studying psychology Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources People Mentioned James Roney | Psychological & Brain Sciences | UCSB Joe Rogan (@joerogan) on Instagram