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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1633: How to Build Thicker Biceps, the Pros & Cons of Mass Gainer Shakes, the Dangers of Behind the Neck Exercises & More
In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about how to build the biceps so they appear thicker, the pros and cons of mass gainer protein shakes, training behind the neck pulldowns and overhead presses to achieve better mobility, and whether they would choose not drinking or not using weed if they had to give up one permanently. NO exercise is dangerous unless you lack mobility and stability. (3:44) Carnival Sal takes over Top Golf! (10:29) The guys recap the Jake Paul vs. Woodley fight. (13:58) Israeli study finds natural immunity from previous COVID-19 infection vastly superior to vaccination. (25:13) Mind Pump Investments: Jane Technologies, a company to keep your eye on. (33:40) How competition evolves technique. (36:14) Mind Pump Recommends, Untold: Caitlyn Jenner on Netflix. (40:02) Peloton in hot water with the government. (43:58) Mind Pump reps MIIR. (46:59) Fads from childhood the guy’s subscribed to. (47:40) What would Mind Pump do if a squatter took over their home? (53:35) Mind Pump speculates on Joe Rogan’s influence post-Spotify deal. (56:03) Mind Pump’s MASSIVE Labor Day Sale is coming! (59:35) #Quah question #1 - How do you make your biceps appear thicker when viewed from the front? (1:02:30) #Quah question #2 – What are the pros and cons of mass gainer protein shakes? (1:06:11) #Quah question #3 – Should I train behind the neck pulldowns or overhead presses to achieve better mobility? Or is it too dangerous? (1:11:15) #Quah question #4 – If you had to quit drinking or weed forever, which would it be? (1:15:30) Related Links/Products Mentioned September Promotion: MAPS Performance and MAPS Suspension 50% off! **Promo code “SEPTEMBER50” at checkout** Vince GiRonda's Guillotine Press Inside the Muscles: Best Chest and Triceps Exercises Jake Paul vs. Tyron Woodley: Fight results, highlights Having SARS-CoV-2 once confers much greater immunity than a vaccine—but vaccination remains vital | Science | AAAS COVID-19 Plexiglass Barriers Workplace - EHS Cannabis e-commerce startup Jane Technologies raises $100M after stellar growth | TechCrunch LeRoy Walker’s New 114kg Strict Curl World Record Contested by Nizami Tagiev Untold: Caitlyn Jenner | Netflix Official Site Peloton in hot water with government regulators over mishandling of Tread+ recall Visit MIIR for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Promo code “MINDPUMPMEDIA” at checkout** Mind Pump Store Couple move in 15 MONTHS after buying home as seller refused to leave Joe Rogan, confined to Spotify, is losing influence - The Verge Visit Oli Pop for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Promo code “mindpump” at checkout for 15% off your first order** How To Do Hammer Curls for HUGE Biceps (BICEP GROWTH!) - Mind Pump TV How To Do The Zottman Curl – Mind Pump TV Visit Organifi for the exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Promo code “mindpump” at checkout** MAPS Prime Webinar The Wall Test | Mind Pump TV Z Press to take Your Shoulder Development to the Next Level – Mind Pump TV Visit ZBiotics for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! Mind Pump #1502: How To Drink & Stay Fit Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources People Mentioned Bret Contreras PhD (@bretcontreras1) Instagram Ben Pakulski (@bpakfitness) Instagram Jake Paul (@jakepaul) Instagram Tyron Woodley (@twoodley) Instagram Caitlyn Jenner (@caitlynjenner) Instagram Joe Rogan (@joerogan) Instagram Vicki Reynolds (@vicki__reynolds) Instagram
1632: The Truth About German Volume Training
In this episode Sal, Adam & Justin cover the pros & cons of German Volume Training. Why are the MAPS programs so effective? (1:45) Mind Pump Programming Breakdowns, Volume 1: German Volume Training (GVT). (5:23) The principles of GVT. (6:55) GVT’s focus on practicing the skill. (13:31) Why rest periods determine a pure strength focus. (18:21) An effective versus non-effective workout. (22:13) Can you add accessory exercises/lifts? (27:10) How many times should you train each body part? (31:46) The value of switching up the tempo. (37:35) The cons of GVT. (40:41) Related Links/Products Mentioned September Promotion: MAPS Performance and MAPS Suspension 50% off! **Promo code “SEPTEMBER50” at checkout** Visit Drink LMNT for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! The Truth About German Volume Training – Mind Pump Podcast Stop Working Out And Start Practicing – Mind Pump Blog Mind Pump #1612: Everything You Need To Know About Sets, Reps & Rest Periods How Do I Choose The Right Weight? (LIFT RESPONSIBLY) - Mind Pump TV How Many Times Per Week Should You Train Each Muscle Group? - Mind Pump Blog Build Your Triceps with Angles – Mind Pump TV Build Your Biceps with Angles – Mind Pump TV Why Won’t My Arms Grow? - Mind Pump Blog Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources
1631: How to Balance Training for Aesthetics & Performance, The Muscle Building Effects of Intense Flexing, the Benefits of Adding Bodyweight Exercises to a Weight Lifting Routine & More
In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about combining bodyweight and weight lifting in a workout, whether the intensity of the squeeze or clenching of a muscle matters, how to tell the difference between fatigue and tiredness, and how to program a balance between performance and aesthetics. Dad jokes with Mind Pump. (5:42) Mind Pump Investments: Welcome new sponsor, Path Water. (7:21) Another study tying fructose consumption to obesity. (8:28) Apeel, minimizing fruit and vegetable waste. (10:54) Fear and the future of humanity. (21:13) Adam vs. the stranger. (34:13) Fun Facts with Justin: How Star Wars nearly started a real-life war. (37:15) When it comes to the cancel mob, there is no statute of limitations. (38:57) Stock up on your Organifi Pumpkin Spice Gold Juice now! (42:00) Do you wear shoes in the house? (43:50) The origins of random terms with Mind Pump. (45:59) #Quah question #1 – Can you combine body weight and weight lifting workouts? (53:38) #Quah question #2 – Does the intensity of the squeeze or clenching of a muscle matter? (59:12) #Quah question #3 - How can you tell the difference between fatigue and tiredness? (1:02:41) #Quah question #4 - How do you program a balance between performance and aesthetics? (1:08:37) Related Links/Products Mentioned August Promotion: MAPS Strong and MAPS Powerlift 50% off! **Promo code “AUGUSTSPECIAL” at checkout** Visit Path Water for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Code “mindpump” at checkout for the discount** Fructose in the diet expands the surface of the gut and promotes nutrient absorption Apeel | Food Gone Good Apeel bites into another $250M funding round, at a $2B valuation, to accelerate fresh food supply chains | TechCrunch HumanProgress Watch: US company Virgin Hyperloop unveils new video of passenger pods that can travel at 1,000 kmph Georgia Guidestones - Wikipedia How Star Wars nearly sparked a real-life war between Tunisia and Libya Joe Rogan Experience #1411 - Robert Downey Jr. Visit Organifi for the exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Promo code “mindpump” at checkout** Why Am I So Anal? | Psychology Today The vibrator: from medical tool to revolutionary sex toy Fire up your Central Nervous System to maximize Muscular Adaptation – Mind Pump Blog Mind Pump #610: Dr. Andy Galpin Sexy Athlete Bundle | MAPS Fitness Products Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources People Mentioned Andy Galpin (@DrAndyGalpin) Instagram
1630: Ten Ways to Break Through a Plateau
In this episode Sal, Adam & Justin provide ten different ways to kick-start progress after hitting a plateau. Nothing is more frustrating than a plateau. (1:47) Ten Ways to Break Through a Plateau. #1 – Changing the tempo of your reps. (2:53) #2 – Switching up your rep ranges. (6:16) #3 – Mixing up your rest periods. (10:33) #4 – Changing the volume in your workouts. (17:24) #5 – Messing with the frequency you train each body part for the week. (21:50) #6 – Going easier on the intensity of your workouts. (25:23) #7 – Picking the exercises you suck at. (31:45) #8 – Focusing on the mobility piece. (36:17) #9 – Adding more calories to your diet. (40:50) #10 – Trying a more radical workout. (44:11) Related Links/Products Mentioned August Promotion: MAPS Strong and MAPS Powerlift 50% off! **Promo code “AUGUSTSPECIAL” at checkout** Visit Super Coffee for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Promo code “MINDPUMP” at checkout** Why Your Tempo Matters When You Workout! – Mind Pump TV How Phasing Your Workouts Leads to Consistent Plateau Free Workouts - Mind Pump Blog Mind Pump #1612: Everything You Need To Know About Sets, Reps & Rest Periods Why You Need to Mix Rep Ranges After Periods of Training – Mind Pump Blog The Breakdown Recovery Trap, Why You Aren’t Progressing – Mind Pump Blog The “No Pain, No Gain” Fallacy Exercises That You Probably Aren’t Doing That You Should Be Doing For Maximum Muscle Gain – Mind Pump Blog Is Mobility Important For Working Out? - Mind Pump Blog How to Undulate Your Calories for Faster Weight Loss & an Improved Metabolism Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources
1629: Ways to Adjust Your Training to Build More Muscle, How to Correct an Imbalance Between the Right & Left Side of the Body, When to Fire Your Coach or Trainer & More (Listener Live Coaching)
In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer four pump head questions via Zoom. The dumbest business of all time? (4:34) Mind Pump on the recently passed Food Labeling Modernization Act of 2021. (11:07) Want a blood bond with Tony Hawk? (17:43) Mind Pump’s theory on OnlyFans backtracking on pornography. (21:41) The remote trend of working two jobs at the same time. (25:25) Will we have robot companions in our lifetime? (27:33) What is going on in the world?! (38:01) The importance of your Caldera routine. (39:21) How the ChiliPad can help with inflammation. (40:17) You got to get a good spider guy. (43:51) #Quah question #1 – How can I adjust my training routine if I want to build more muscle mass? (50:17) #Quah question #2 – How can I develop my legs having a major imbalance from a very young age? (1:02:43) #Quah question #3 – How can I rehab a deep core injury as a professional musician, who plays the bassoon? (1:23:34) #Quah question #4 – Should I change my bodybuilding coach based on the information and workouts he is providing me? (1:37:28) 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** I Don’t Think This Is What People Meant by ‘Three Square Meals a Day’ Is This Food Really Healthy? New Packaging Labels Would Tell You - Scientific American Food Labeling Modernization Act of 2021 Fact Sheet French food labels: Salt, fat, sugar, controversy Lil Nas X asks where's the 'outrage' after Tony Hawk debuts blood-infused line of skateboards Why OnlyFans Suddenly Reversed its Decision to Ban Sexual Content Eco-Score: the environmental impact of food products The Remote Trend Of Working Two Jobs At The Same Time Without Both Companies Knowing Elon Musk says Tesla Bot prototype will be ready next year. Can we believe him? 'Hail, Satan!' - An Australian broadcaster accidentally ran footage of a satanic ritual during a news segment on police dog welfare Visit Caldera Lab for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Code “mindpump” at checkout for the discount** Visit Chili Sleep for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! Visit Serenity Kids for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Promo code “MP20” at checkout** MAPS Fitness Anabolic | Muscle Adaptation Programming System MAPS Fitness Prime | Muscle Adaptation Programming System The BEST Single Leg Exercise You Are Not Doing! (TWO VARIATIONS) - Mind Pump TV How To Perform The Single Leg Stand Up (TRY THIS) - Mind Pump TV The Seated Cable Tibialis Raise How to Perform a 90/90 Hip Stretch (HIP FLEXOR STRETCH) MAPS Fitness Prime Pro | Muscle Adaptation Programming System The McGill Big 3 For Core Stability – Squat University Visit Legion Athletics for the exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Code “mindpump” at checkout** How to Fix Anterior Pelvic Tilt (BECAUSE SIT HAPPENS!) | MIND PUMP TV How To PROPERLY Do The Bird Dog Exercise – Mind Pump TV The BEST Anti-Rotation Exercises for a Strong Core | MIND PUMP TV MAPS Fitness Performance | Muscle Adaptation Programming System MAPS Aesthetic | Muscle Adaptation Programming System Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources People Mentioned Squat University (@squat_university) Instagram Layne Norton, PhD (@biolayne) Instagram
1628: How to Stop Binge Eating, the Best Exercises to Build Impressive Traps, the Truth About 5x5 Training & More
In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about ways to stop binging when going over planned caloric intake, whether 5x5 workouts are effective, isolation exercises that had the biggest impact on their physiques, and better alternatives to shrugs for building traps. Does exercise reduce cravings for alcohol? (4:34) Aurelius loves grass-fed meat! (11:50) The miraculous story of a 1-year-old who survived in the forest for 3 days! (15:42) Mind Pump Recommends, Untold: Deal with the Devil on Netflix. (17:21) If you hit somebody, expect to be hit back. (20:40) Mind Pump Recommends, Dirty John on Netflix. (22:29) Psychopath alert: Arsonist charged with starting the most recent California fire. (26:59) Adam shares his experience dealing with the symptoms of Long COVID. (29:08) Maximus’ first day at school! (35:09) Do higher levels of omega-3 fatty acids in your blood increase your life expectancy?! (38:12) OnlyFans curious business play. (42:00) The surprising popular dating site you may have forgotten. (44:48) Mind Pump Investments: Why Adam is high on Weedmaps. (47:10) #Quah question #1 – What are some ways to stop binging when you go over your calories a bit? (50:12) #Quah question #2 – Are 5x5 workouts effective? (55:49) #Quah question #3 – What isolation exercises had the biggest impact on your physiques? (59:45) #Quah question #4 – Are there better alternatives to shrugs for building traps? (1:05:11) Related Links/Products Mentioned August Promotion: MAPS Strong and MAPS Powerlift 50% off! **Promo code “AUGUSTSPECIAL” at checkout** Does an acute bout of moderate exercise reduce alcohol craving in university students? Mind Pump #1615: How To Work Out Every Day For Maximum Results (Workout Included) 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** LUCKY TO BE ALIVE: Girl, 1, miraculously survives THREE days and nights alone in dense Russian forest infested with bears and wolves Untold: Deal With the Devil | Netflix Official Site Untold: Malice at the Palace | Netflix Official Site White woman shown slapping Black man in viral video of NFL fan fight Dirty John | Netflix California man accused of 'arson-setting spree' charged with starting blaze near Dixie Fire Visit LivON Labs for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! Higher levels of omega-3 acids in the blood increases life expectancy by almost five years Reversing A Planned Ban, OnlyFans Will Allow Pornography On Its Site After All Adult FriendFinder Weedmaps: Marijuana Dispensaries & Delivery Near You Kevin Durant, Rich Kleiman On Cannabis, Partnership With Weedmaps: ‘The Band-Aid’s Been Ripped Off’ Visit biOptimizers for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Promo code “MINDPUMP10” at checkout** Eating attentively: a systematic review and meta-analysis of the effect of food intake memory and awareness on eating Grow Your Shoulders With The Rear Delt Cable Fly – Mind Pump TV How to Do SKULLCRUSHERS with Dumbbells for BIG Triceps (ADVANCED) - Mind Pump TV How To Incline Dumbbell Press - The Right Way! (GROW YOUR CHEST) - Mind Pump TV Sissy Squat - The forgotten quad building exercise of the pros – Mind Pump TV How to Lateral Raise for Maximum Muscle Growth – Mind Pump TV How To Work ALL Parts of Your Chest with the Cable Chest Fly! - Mind Pump TV Add Size to Your Traps with Farmer Walks – Mind Pump TV 3 Exercises to Target & Build the Muscle of Your Traps – Mind Pump TV Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources
1627: Eight Stupid & Dangerous Fitness Lies
In this episode Sal, Adam & Justin cover eight fitness myths that will slow your progress and in some cases even put your health at risk. The myths keep coming and Mind Pump is here to keep them in check! (1:49) Eight Stupid & Dangerous Fitness Lies. #1 – When it comes to exercise, if some is good, more is better. (3:55) #2 – Cutting your reps short, or locking out, causes you to lose tension on the muscle. (12:51) #3 – High reps are great for getting lean and low reps are great for building size. (17:45) #4 – Cardio is BEST for burning fat. (24:58) #5 – Squats and deadlifts are NOT fundamental human movements. (33:36) #6 – Doing something is better than doing nothing. (41:26) #7 – Meat is bad for you. (46:36) #8 – Health at every size movement. (51:57) Related Links/Products Mentioned August Promotion: MAPS Strong and MAPS Powerlift 50% off! **Promo code “AUGUSTSPECIAL” at checkout** Visit ZBiotics for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! What is Metabolic Adaptation? - Mind Pump Blog Muscle Adaptation vs. Muscle Recovery – Mind Pump Blog Is Nutrition More Important than Exercising for Fat Loss? - Mind Pump Blog The Resistance Training Revolution – Book by Sal Di Stefano We Burn as Many Calories as Hunter-Gatherers, So What Makes Us Fat? Which Is Better: Low Reps Or High Reps? - Mind Pump Blog Why You Need to Mix Rep Ranges After Periods of Training – Mind Pump Blog Cardio Sucks for Fat Loss – Mind Pump Blog Why Resistance Training is the Best Form of Exercise – Mind Pump Blog Mind Pump #1382: Why Everyone Should Squat Mind Pump #1430: Why Everyone Should Deadlift Are Group Fitness Classes Just A Trend? - Mind Pump Blog Mind Pump #1475: Eating Meat Is Good For The Climate With Robb Wolf How Much Is Too Much Red Meat? - Mind Pump Blog Mind Pump #1465: The Truth About Health At Every Size Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources
1626: How Your Hormones Affect Where You Store Body Fat, the Ideal Length of a Bulk & Cut, Coffee Vs. Energy Drinks & More
In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about how one’s hormone profile affects where fat is distributed on the body, how long a bulk and cut should last, the pros and cons of drinking coffee vs. energy drinks, and tips for college students on how to manage school, work, training, social activities, and family. Does fasting cause muscle loss and low energy? (5:26) The remarkable health benefits of Aspirin. (15:04) The crazy effects of LSD on the brain. (18:37) Mind Pump Recommends, Wormwood on Netflix. (23:14) Plan for the apocalypse with Magic Spoon. (29:57) Dad life and baby updates with Mind Pump. (33:48) Atacama ‘alien’ mummy, human or not? (40:58) When a 15,000-year-old virus is discovered in an iceberg. (42:48) The billionaire ego battle. (44:07) The importance of taking it easy after an injury or illness. (47:48) How the majority of people are under consuming protein. (49:40) Do you find yourself overconsuming the things you love? (52:15) #Quah question #1 – Can your hormonal profile affect where your fat is distributed on your body? (54:22) #Quah question #2 - How long should a bulk and cut last? (1:00:03) #Quah question #3 – What are the pros and cons of drinking coffee vs. energy drinks? (1:04:32) #Quah question #4 – Any tips for college students on how to manage school, work, training, social activities, family, and not get crazy? (1:10:05) Related Links/Products Mentioned August Promotion: MAPS Strong and MAPS Powerlift 50% off! **Promo code “AUGUSTSPECIAL” at checkout** A randomized controlled trial to isolate the effects of fasting and energy restriction on weight loss and metabolic health in lean adults Layne Norton breaking down fasting study Aspirin for the primary prevention of skin cancer: A meta-analysis - PubMed Harvard finding: Aspirin tied to reduced colorectal cancer risk - Harvard Health The Woman Who Accidentally Took 550 Doses of LSD in One Hit Wormwood | Netflix Official Site Operation Northwoods - Wikipedia Snake Eyes (2021) - IMDb Visit Magic Spoon for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! King Richard (2021) - IMDb Researchers Solve the Mystery of the Atacama ‘Alien’ Mummy 15,000-year-old viruses discovered in Tibetan glacier ice Jeff Bezos' Blue Origin sues NASA Visit Organifi for the exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Promo code “mindpump” at checkout** Visit Serenity Kids for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Promo code “MP20” at checkout** Mind Pump #1607: How To Optimize Your Hormones With Dr. Rand McClain Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources People Mentioned Layne Norton, PhD (@biolayne) Instagram
1625: How to Be an Alpha Male
In this episode Sal, Adam & Justin cover eleven traits that a true alpha male possesses. A crisis of masculinity. (1:24) Learning by example. (3:19) Eleven Traits of a True Alpha Male. #1 – Embrace the fear. (10:02) #2 – Speak your truth. (13:23) #3 – Always strive to be better than you were. (16:34) #4 – Doing what’s right because it’s right. (23:46) #5 – Take personal responsibility for the bad stuff. (30:11) #6 – Be strong and dangerous. (36:49) #7 – Take care of yourself like someone you care about. (42:31) #8 – Define your core values. (44:36) #9 – Have integrity. (48:01) #10 – Be likable and humble. (52:21) #11 – Be a good father, husband, and friend. (58:25) Related Links/Products Mentioned August Promotion: MAPS Strong and MAPS Powerlift 50% off! **Promo code “AUGUSTSPECIAL” at checkout** Visit Felix Gray for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! Warren Farrell - Jordan Peterson Mind Pump #872: Dr. Warren Farrell- The Boy Crisis The health benefits of strong relationships Good to Great: Why Some Companies Make the Leap and Others Don't Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources People Mentioned Warren Farrell, PhD (@drwarrenfarrell) Twitter Jordan Peterson (@jordan.b.peterson) Instagram
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