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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1340: Fatherhood, Parenting, Home Schooling & Religion with Ben & Jessa Greenfield
In this episode, Sal, Adam & Justin talk with Ben & Jessa Greenfield on the subjects of parenthood, home schooling and much more. How Ben’s hitting his muscle-building potential. (4:04) The paradoxical effect of what/when you eat on your gut for elite athletes. (9:10) Jessa’s famous sourdough bread. (12:20) The Greenfield’s are NOT helicopter parents. (13:10) Ben’s definition of attachment theory, how the way you are raised affects your relationships & MORE. (15:44) The importance of traditions and the greatest challenges faced, as a couple, by the way they were raised. (26:20) The idea of love and logic parenting. (32:35) Raising your children to have virtue and make their own mistakes. (39:45) How fatherhood has been devalued in modern societies. (47:25) Religion, the foundation that holds communities together. (53:45) From a scientific standpoint, what are the values of having a spiritual practice? (57:48) Why science doesn’t work if you have morality attached to it. (1:04:30) Busting the myths surrounding homeschooling/unschooling. (1:09:28) The value of saving/investing. (1:17:58) Speculating on the future of education. (1:23:19) Featured Guest/People Mentioned Ben Greenfield Fitness (@bengreenfieldfitness) Instagram Ben Greenfield Boundless Book Jordan B. Peterson (@jordan.b.peterson) Instagram Bishop Robert Barron (@bishopbarron) Instagram Arthur C. Brooks (@arthurbrooks) Twitter Related Links/Products Mentioned July Promotion: MAPS Strong ½ off!! **Promo code “STRONG50” at checkout** How Blood Flow Restriction Training Works Jessa's World-Famous Sourdough Bread The 5 Love Languages: The Secret to Love that Lasts – Book by Gary Chapman Abide Love and Logic Institute, Inc Father Absence Statistics Bishop Barron Presents | Arthur Brooks: Love Your Enemies Practicing gratitude may help lower blood pressure The Ultimate Guide To Unschooling: Top Tips To Create Free-Thinking, Resilient, Creative Young Humans Who Can Thrive In A Modern World. Go Greenfields Tuttle Twins Book Series
1339: How to Get Better at Pull-Ups, Fun Ways to Build the Biceps, How to Build Bone Health & Strength & More
In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about improving pull-ups, how to keep bicep training fun and interesting, best workout tips for using resistance bands, and suggestions for building bone health & strength. Introducing Mind Pump’s newest sponsor, Public Goods. (5:22) The beauty of the gig economy. (13:08) The comradery in the gym setting. (20:50) Are black market gyms on the rise? (26:38) Magic Spoon, the best post-workout meal! (29:54) Mind Pump gets bamboozled on the coin machine percentage. (32:32) Fun Facts with Justin. (34:25) The latest cannabinoid research from Sal. (37:20) More interesting science with Sal. (39:45) The nation’s only company that sells your lost airplane luggage. (40:32) Sal’s gun scare at the airport. (43:25) The status symbol of the ‘selfie’. (46:12) #Quah question #1 – Why do I suck at pull-ups? (48:26) #Quah question #2 – I think training biceps is the most boring thing to do in the gym. Do you have any advice on how to keep bicep training fun and interesting? (53:43) #Quah question #3 – What are some of the best workout tips for using resistance bands? (59:17) #Quah question #4 – What are your suggestions for building bone health & strength? What do you suggest for people with osteopenia who are progressing towards osteoporosis? I know resistance training is great for this, but there is a certain way to approach it when you got one or both of these? (1:07:44) Related Links/Products Mentioned July Promotion: MAPS Strong ½ off!! **Promo code “STRONG50” at checkout** Visit Public Goods for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! The Future of Work: The Rise of the Gig Economy Uber and Postmates sue California to block gig worker law Perspective: California’s AB 5 Threatens Future of ‘Gig’ Economy Visit Magic Spoon for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! Chocolate milk vs. protein shake: Which is better after a workout? Missing the excitement of a sports stadium crowd? In Japan, there’s an app for that. More Potent Than CBD, THC: Dr. Raphael Mechoulam Explains His Latest Discovery EPM Introduces Groundbreaking Cannabinoid Acid Technology and New Commercial Licensing Platform at CannMed 2019 Conference 'The Pill' Might Shrink Certain Brain Regions Among Women Taking It Meet the company that sells your lost airplane luggage Stop Working Out And Start Practicing - Mind Pump Media Can't do a Pull-Up? Do this!... - Mind Pump TV Mind Pump #1127: How To Grow Your Biceps 6 Best Band Exercises (ULTIMATE FULL BODY WORKOUT) | Mind Pump TV MAPS Fitness Anabolic - Mind Pump Media 5 Long-Term Benefits of Resistance Training – Mind Pump Blog How to Build a Strong Core with Kettlebell Farmers Walk – Mind Pump TV Mind Pump Podcast - YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources People Mentioned Dr. Jolene Brighten (@drjolenebrighten) Instagram Robert Oberst (@robertoberst) Instagram Dr. Andreo Spina (@drandreospina) Instagram
1338: Strategies to Reduce Sugar Consumption, When to Add Box Squats to Your Workout, How to Improve Lagging Body Parts & More
In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about tips and strategies for weak point improvement, the reason to add box squats into a program if the overall goal is improving leg definition and size, how to begin cutting sugar from your diet, and how to build up your maintenance calories if you’re already well accustomed to weight lifting and to want to lose fat. The UFC cashing in, all things interesting about Dubai & MORE. (5:29) Sal vs the large spider, the latest offerings from the Nutritional Coaching Institute (NCI) for aspiring trainers/coaches & MORE. (12:30) Will we start to see the black market explode amid the pandemic? (18:08) Safely improve progressive overload with form and technique. (24:00) Needing equipment for your home gym? PRx has got it! (27:48) Adam’s epiphany. (29:54) The perfect storm for conspiracy theories. (32:39) #Quah question #1 – What are your tips and strategies for weak point improvement? (46:30) #Quah question #2 – Do box squats hold traditional value over back squats and would there be a reason to add them into a program if the overall goal is improving leg definition and size? (51:20) #Quah question #3 – We are often told to cut sugar from our diet, but sugar seems to almost be in everything and is often hidden. Where do you begin? (55:43) #Quah question #4 - How do you go about building up your maintenance calories if you’re already well accustomed to weight lifting and want to lose fat? The task feels impossible half the time as a petite woman with very low BMR. (1:00:03) Related Links/Products Mentioned July Promotion: MAPS Strong ½ off!! **Promo code “STRONG50” at checkout** Join the Revolution in Nutrition Coaching - NCI California Gov. Newsom orders statewide closures, including indoor restaurant operations Visit PRx Performance for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Code “mindpump” at checkout** Bill Gates interview from 1997 about pandemic & world domination The Clintons, Laura Silsby, Haiti, Amber Alerts & Human Trafficking Black Lives Matter fundraising handled by group with convicted terrorist on its board How to Improve Weak and Stubborn Body Parts – Mind Pump Blog MAPS Fitness Prime - Mind Pump Media How to Box Squat to Improve Your Squat Form – Mind Pump TV Mind Pump #1247: The Dangers Of Eating Too Much Sugar Mind Pump #1027: 3 Steps To Speed Up Your Metabolism MAPS Fitness Products Mind Pump Podcast - YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources People Mentioned Jason Phillips (@jasonphillipsisnutrition) Instagram Paul Saladino, MD (@carnivoremd) Instagram Eddie Bravo (@eddiebravo) Twitter
1337: Five Reasons Why Your Legs Won’t Grow
In this episode, Sal, Adam & Justin discuss what can be done to grow stubborn legs. Why your legs aren’t growing. (3:29) Why you WANT your legs to grow. (5:41) The intimidation factor of the equipment. (7:45) #1 – Not all exercises are created equal. (9:44) #2 – Not taking your body through PROPER full range of motion. (17:00) #3 – Not working out frequently enough. (24:22) #4 –You are NOT eating enough! (30:00) #5 –Not giving your body the proper recovery. (37:49) Related Links/Products Mentioned July Promotion: MAPS Strong ½ off!! **Promo code “STRONG50” at checkout** Visit Felix Gray for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! Leg Muscle Development Free Guide - Mind Pump Media How Do I Build My Legs? – Mind Pump Blog Mind Pump TV - YouTube The Most Overlooked Muscle Building Principle – Mind Pump Blog MAPS Total Daily Energy Expenditure Calculator Nutrition Mistakes Skinny Guys Make – Mind Pump Blog Mind Pump # 1072: What You Need To Know About Protein For Muscle Building & Fat Loss The Myth of Optimal Protein Intake – Mind Pump Blog MAPS Fitness Anabolic - Mind Pump Media Mind Pump Podcast - YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources
1336: The Best Exercises to Build Biceps & Triceps, Maximizing Gains by Working Out Only 3 Days Per Week, the Pros & Cons of the Jefferson Deadlift & More
In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about the best moves for building bicep and tricep size and strength, whether you can make gains on a 3 day a week workout schedule, the benefits of the Jefferson deadlift, and what they wanted to be when they grew up. What a great time for conspiracy theorists. (3:55) Breaking down UFC 251. (18:35) The HUGE backlash surrounding Goya Foods. (24:42) The Washington Redskins are officially changing their name. (26:57) The value of art. (30:31) Justin vs the prehistoric beetle. (33:25) Sal odd exchange with a drunk guy. (34:57) The most effective way to lower cholesterol if you have familial hypercholesterolemia. (38:20) #Quah question #1 – What are some of the best moves for building bicep and tricep size and strength? (39:43) #Quah question #2 - Can you make gains on a 3 day a week workout schedule? (44:55) #Quah question #3 - What do you think of the Jefferson deadlift? Are there benefits to straddling the bar for building deadlift strength? (53:51) #Quah question #4 – When you were a kid what did you want to be when you grew up? (58:47) Related Links/Products Mentioned July Promotion: MAPS Strong ½ off!! **Promo code “STRONG50” at checkout** What is going on at Wayfair? NXIVM Trial: How Allison Mack Lured Victims Into Sex Cult Jorge Masvidal thanks supporters after UFC 251 reportedly rakes in 1.3 million pay-per-view buys Goya CEO's Trump comments led Latinos to call for a boycott. That Goya was surprised says a lot. Here are five options for the Washington Redskins' name change, from Warriors to Redtails People with high cholesterol should eliminate carbs, not saturated fat: Study Mind Pump #1127: How To Grow Your Biceps Mind Pump #1132: How To Build Your Triceps Mind Pump TV – YouTube MAPS Aesthetic - Mind Pump Media How to Do the Jefferson Deadlift | T Nation Mind Pump Podcast - YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources
1335: How to Clean Bulk
In this episode, Sal, Adam & Justin discuss the proper way to clean bulk to speed up the metabolism and build muscle. Bulking needs a rebranding for women. (3:11) The value of building a faster metabolism. (9:12) It’s bulking season! (13:02) What is the goal of bulking? (15:14) Mind Pump Realizations: Personal tales, the importance of the strength to weight ratio & MORE. (16:13) Muscle gain is NOT a fast process. (24:42) How to add calories the RIGHT way. (27:27) Sending the effective muscle building signals to your body. (32:26) The myth of eliminating cardio. (34:52) Treat your sleep like you treat your workouts. (41:29) When does the bulk stop? (48:55) Avoid heavily processed foods. (52:38) Related Links/Products Mentioned July Promotion: MAPS Strong ½ off!! **Promo code “STRONG50” at checkout** Visit Legion Athletics for the exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Code “mindpump” at checkout** How To Properly Clean-Bulk – Mind Pump Blog Mind Pump #1027: 3 Steps To Speed Up Your Metabolism Mind Pump #1072: What You Need To Know About Protein For Muscle Building & Fat Loss MAPS Fitness Products Does Non-Exercise Activity Thermogenesis (NEAT) Actually Help With Fat Loss? - Mind Pump Blog MAPS Total Daily Energy Expenditure Calculator When Exercising Less and Eating More Burns More Fat and Builds More Muscle – Mind Pump Blog Visit Felix Gray for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! How To Use Mini Cuts & Mini Bulks To Maximize Gains Mind Pump Podcast - YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources People Mentioned Stan "Rhino" Efferding (@stanefferding) Instagram
1334: How to Lose Stubborn Belly Fat, the Best Use of Fitness Trackers, Eating for Your Blood Type & More
In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about shedding the last few pounds of body fat in order to see abs, thoughts on fitness trackers, eating for your blood type, and what makes them most proud to be an American. A new tool for your tool. (4:41) Blood thinners and coronavirus. (12:18) Are Americans losing the allure of living in a city? (15:45) Alcohol consumption’s correlation to the increase in gun sales. (21:08) Bankruptcy casualties. (28:57) Sex in the COVID-19 era. (31:24) The detrimental effects of shelter in place on our loved ones. (33:54) Parler, not so unbiased media. (40:20) #Quah question #1 – I have been in a deficit for many weeks and have been seeing results, but I can’t seem to shed the last few pounds of body fat to see my abs. Where do I go from here? (43:22) #Quah question #2 – What are your thoughts on fitness trackers? How do you think they are best used? (48:25) #Quah question #3 – Any thoughts on eating for your blood type? (57:51) #Quah question #4 – What makes you most proud to be an American? (1:04:32) Related Links/Products Mentioned July Promotion: MAPS Strong ½ off!! **Promo code “STRONG50” at checkout** Shockwave Therapy for Erectile Dysfunction: Does It Work? Baxter India's oXiris gets approval for treatment of COVID-19 patients: Here's how blood purification therapy could help with symptoms Visit Butcher Box for this month’s exclusive Mind Pump offer! Are you moving to another city? Tell us your story Research Tentatively Links COVID-19 Gun Sales Spike To Increased Violence Visit ZBiotics for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! Sex and the coronavirus: How to stay safe while getting intimate Weight Loss 101: What You Can Start Doing Daily To Help – Mind Pump Blog How Phasing Your Workouts Leads to Consistent Plateau Free Workouts – Mind Pump Blog Mind Pump #1095: How To Break Through A Plateau No BS 6-Pack Abs | MAPS Fitness Products Unplugged: Evolve from Technology to Upgrade Your Fitness, Performance, & Consciousness – Book by Dr. Andy Galpin Mind Pump Podcast - YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources People Mentioned Andy Galpin (@drandygalpin) Instagram
1333: How Often You Should Work Your Abs & Core, the Risks of Going to Failure on Isolation Exercises, the 3 Most Essential Supplements & More
In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about going to failure on isolation exercises, how often you should work abs & core, the 3 most essential supplements a person should take, and how to fix a hip shift. Sal’s weird realization. (3:50) Conspiracy theories with Mind Pump. (6:17) Kanye West’s platform revealed. (15:33) Will TikTok get banned in the US? (20:44) How Mind Pump stores and uses their spare change. (23:51) Sal gets a new car! (29:53) Organifi’s Sunday Brunch Crepes recipe. (32:25) The beauty of ancient architecture. (36:14) Mind Pump Recommends, James Lindsay on the Joe Rogan Experience. (41:00) Reading between the lines of the new social media app, Parler. (45:38) #Quah question #1 – Should I go to failure on isolation exercises? (49:45) #Quah question #2 - How often do you really need to work abs & core? (54:36) #Quah question #3 – What do you all consider the 3 most essential supplements a person should take if they can only take 3? (59:44) #Quah question #4 - How do you fix a hip shift when one hip is higher than the other at the bottom of a squat or a deadlift? (1:03:28) Related Links/Products Mentioned July Promotion: MAPS Strong ½ off!! **Promo code “STRONG50” at checkout** Out of Shadows Thinking, Fast and Slow – Book by Daniel Kahneman Kanye West breaks from Trump, blasts Dems in interview on 2020 run The US government is considering a TikTok ban, says secretary of state Why is there a national coin shortage? Your currency questions answered Organifi Strawberry Chocolate Crepes Recipe Visit Organifi for the exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Code “mindpump” at checkout** Fingerprints of the Gods – Book by Graham Hancock Joe Rogan Experience #1284 - Graham Hancock Joe Rogan Experience #1501 - James Lindsay A look inside Parler: The right wing social media app is unbearably monotonous, even to its own users 3 Tips for Better Muscle Growth – Mind Pump Blog Stop Working Out And Start Practicing – Mind Pump Blog Mind Pump #1227: The 5 Most Important Supplements To Take Mind Pump Podcast - YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources People Mentioned James Lindsay (@ConceptualJames) Twitter Justin Brink DC (@dr.justinbrink) Instagram
1332: Should Women Eat & Train Differently Than Men for Fat Loss & Muscle Building?
In this episode, Sal, Adam & Justin discuss whether women should eat and train differently than men. Highlighting the MAPS Macro Calculator. (2:17) The lies the fitness industry has marketed to women. (3:57) The self-selection bias surrounding the ultimate body type. (11:10) The general differences between men and women when it comes to training and diet. (15:00) Hormones. (15:19) Essential Fat. (21:35) Exercise tolerance. (28:00) Signs of overtraining. (29:53) Different goals. (35:21) The value of strength training. (42:10) It’s the individual that matters. (44:50) Related Links/Products Mentioned July Promotion: MAPS Strong ½ off!! **Promo code “STRONG50” at checkout** Visit Vuori Clothing for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! MAPS Macro Calculator Muscle Potential Calculator Is It Harder For Women To Get Abs Than Men? - Mind Pump Blog Body Fat Loss - American Council on Exercise Comparison of upper body strength gains between men and women after 10 weeks of resistance training Mind Pump Podcast - YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources People Mentioned Jeremiah Bair - Coach (@jeremiahbair) Instagram
1331: How to Best Add Farmer’s Walks to Your Workout, Good Mornings Vs Romanian Deadlifts, the Benefits of Experimenting With Different Diets & More
In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about the difference between a good morning and a Romanian deadlift, how to program farmer’s carries into a workout, experimenting with different popular diets, and the hardest thing about being a dad. Mind Pump goes down the Ghislaine Maxwell/Jeffrey Epstein rabbit hole. (4:39) A HUGE black eye on eBay. (12:37) Is Kayne West running for President?! (16:44) In more crazy news coming out of China... (22:42) What does the future of education look like? (25:20) An interesting theory on why COVID-19 cases have gone up. (27:35) Protesting and the coronavirus. (32:08) The conspiracies surrounding the 4th of July fireworks and how NED can calm your pets down. (35:15) How Sal almost burnt down the Truckee house. (41:34) Mind Pump Recommends, Unsolved Mysteries on Netflix. (43:55) How supplementing with BCAA’s is a waste of time and money. (45:55) #Quah question #1 – Can you explain the difference between a good morning and a Romanian deadlift? I understand the weights are in different positions, but you're working the same muscles, right? Are they interchangeable? (47:20) #Quah question #2 – What's a good way to program farmer’s carries into your workout? What are the perks of going heavier vs walking farther? (51:46) #Quah question #3 – Do you see any value in experimenting with different popular diets? Purely to gain knowledge and personal experience? How would you go about doing this? (57:13) #Quah question #4 – What's the hardest thing about being a dad? (1:06:53) Related Links/Products Mentioned July Promotion: MAPS Strong ½ off!! **Promo code “STRONG50” at checkout** Epstein Confidante Ghislaine Maxwell Arrives in New York City, Bail Hearing Looms Jeffrey Epstein: Filthy Rich | Netflix Official Site EBay Employees Charged With Harassing Couple — Tried To Send A ‘Fetal Pig’ In The Post US attorney details eBay employees’ harassment campaign, including live roaches and a pig fetus Kanye West announces he's running for president in 2020; Mark Cuban, Elon Musk tweet support What Is Bubonic Plague? China's Inner Mongolia Reports 'Black Death' Case Harvard Students Will Pay $49,653 for Remote Learning https://www.fatherly.com/health-science/covid-19-cases-up-but-deaths-are-down-heres-why/amp/ Protests have not contributed to rise in COVID-19 cases, research group suggests Visit Brain.fm for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners. Visit NED for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! Unsolved Mysteries | Netflix Official Site Build Your Hamstrings- How to Properly do Good Mornings – Mind Pump TV The ONLY Way You Should Be Doing Stiff Legged Deadlifts! - Mind Pump TV How to Build a Strong Core with Kettlebell Farmers Walk – Mind Pump TV COUNTRY STRONG?? Increase YOUR Work Capacity (2 EXERCISES) | MIND PUMP Mind Pump Podcast - YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources People Mentioned Robert Oberst (@robertoberst) Instagram
1330: Unconventional Training for Fat Loss and Muscle Gain
In this episode, Sal, Adam & Justin discuss how to add unconventional training to your workout to accelerate muscle growth & fat loss. How effective and impactive unconventional training can be for the body. (1:52) The value of doing things differently. Creating a novel stimulus. (5:31) Making you stronger in a functional, real-world, way. (10:51) Using unconventional training as a short-term way to lose more body fat. (15:14) How it trains and strengthens your weak links. (22:13) Why Mind Pump promotes this style of training. (27:40) Understanding how to program design unconventional training. (30:42) Related Links/Products Mentioned July Promotion: MAPS Strong ½ off!! **Promo code “STRONG50” at checkout** Visit Paleo Valley for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Code “Mindpump15” at checkout for 15% discount** The Other Best Muscle Building Exercises of All Time – Mind Pump Blog MAPS Macro Calculator We Burn as Many Calories as Hunter-Gatherers, So What Makes Us Fat? Mind Pump Podcast - YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources People Mentioned Robert Oberst (@robertoberst) Instagram
1329: How to Build Your Hamstrings, the Best Way to Find Your Maintenance Calories, How to Use Resistance Training to Improve Climbing Performance & More
In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about exercises & strategies to increase hamstring size and strength, tracking vs a calculator to find maintenance calories, supplementing rock climbing with resistance training, and giving unsolicited advice in the gym. Harvard’s COVID-19 heat map. (3:59) A.I.’s massive impact on future societies. (4:58) Will gyms ever be the same post-pandemic? (11:10) Weightlifting and the brain. (21:13) Mind Pump Investments. (25:35) How the coronavirus is exposing poor business practices. (32:10) Why is TikTok so successful? (35:45) Magic Spoon’s request to their audience. (38:11) Mind Pump Recommends, Unsolved Mysteries on Netflix. (40:24) #Quah question #1 – I have really good quad development, but my hamstrings are lagging a bit behind. What are some exercises or strategies to increase my hamstring size and strength? (45:27) #Quah question #2 – You guys have always talked about tracking normal food intake to find your maintenance, but you have begun promoting a formula type approach. What is the difference between your formula and others you seem to bash in the past? (49:57) #Quah question #3 – I do rock climbing and American Ninja Warrior training for pretty much all of my exercises, but listening to your podcast has got me considering adding resistance training to the mix. How can I add it in a way that supplement’s my performance? (54:49) #Quah question #4 – If you see people participating in very poor programming, and you are not a trainer but very well educated in fitness, should you say anything? (1:00:55) Related Links/Products Mentioned July Promotion: MAPS Strong ½ off!! **Promo code “STRONG50” at checkout** Find Out How Well Your County Is Containing COVID-19 With Real-time Map From Harvard This weed-killing AI robot can tell crops apart Gyms will never be the same after coronavirus Mind Pump #1280: COVID-19 – The Death Of The Gym Industry? Mind Pump TV - YouTube Weightlifting Can Build Both Your Muscles And Brain Google’s $2.1 billion Fitbit acquisition is getting closer scrutiny from EU regulators Museum of Ice Cream I Scream. You Scream. The Meltdown At The Museum Of Ice Cream Rework: Change The Way You Work Forever – Book by Jason Fried Koji wants to do for games, memes, and selfies what TikTok did for music Visit Magic Spoon for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! Unsolved Mysteries | Netflix Official Site New photo reignites speculation over Loch Ness Monster MAPS Prime Webinar Build Your Hamstrings- How to Properly do Good Mornings – Mind Pump TV MAPS Macro Calculator Should I Count my Macros? - Mind Pump Blog Mind Pump Podcast - YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources People Mentioned Tom Van Ruiten (@TVRisMe) Instagram
1328: The Best Way to Build the Mid Back, Tips to Improve Grip Strength, How Often to Change Exercises & More
In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about how to build the mid-back, ways to train grip strength, how long to stick with exercises before changing them up, and how to know when it’s time to reverse diet. Justin should have more followers. (4:54) Mind Pump’s staple muscle-building meals from back in the day. (6:12) Mind Pump Recommends. (9:51) Are you a hardgainer? (13:25) Reality shows, the processed food of tv. (20:33) How did Sal just discover the meat thermometer?! (23:57) Lululemon acquired Mirror. (26:15) Why the mass exodus of advertisers from Facebook? (29:26) Anytime Fitness’s misfire. (36:10) Is COVID herd immunity a lot closer than we think? (39:36) The shocking benefits of red-light therapy for Psoriasis. (42:39) #Quah question #1 – What are your favorite ways to build the mid-back? (46:15) #Quah question #2 – I find that my hands give in first when doing pull up’s, deadlifts, and some dumbbell exercises. Other than grabbing onto heavyweights, what are other ways to train grip strength? (53:17) #Quah question #3 – You guys say to stay in a certain rep range for 3-4 weeks. How long should you stick with an exercise before changing those up? (59:15) #Quah question #4 - How do you know when it’s time to reverse diet? (1:05:50) Related Links/Products Mentioned July Promotion: MAPS Strong ½ off!! **Promo code “STRONG50” at checkout** Muscle Potential Calculator Home Game | Netflix Official Site Skeletal Muscle Hypertrophy Following Resistance Training Is Accompanied by a Fiber Type–Specific Increase in Satellite Cell Content in Elderly Men Why is it Harder for me to Build Muscle Compared to Other Guys? - Mind Pump Blog How to Determine if You are a Hardgainer – Mind Pump Blog Married at First Sight | Netflix Visit Butcher Box for this month’s exclusive Mind Pump offer! Lululemon acquisition Mirror could generate $700 million and reach 600,000 subscribers by 2023: Bank of America Advertisers are running from Facebook. What's next? Fitness company apologizes for 'I can't breathe' workout Coronavirus: Was Sweden right? Study suggests 'significantly higher' Covid-19 immunity Experts in Germany believe Europe could be close to herd immunity in shock new study Visit Joovv for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! Red Light Therapy for Treating Eczema and Psoriasis Symptoms COUNTRY STRONG?? Increase YOUR Work Capacity (2 EXERCISES) | MIND PUMP How to Trap Bar Deadlift – Mind Pump TV How To Properly Do The Seated Cable Row (IT MATTERS!) - Mind Pump TV The #1 Setup Cue For The Barbell And Dumbbell Row Exercise – Mind Pump TV 5 Exercises For HUGE Forearms & A STRONGER Grip (FREE Big Arms Guide) - Mind Pump TV MAPS O.C.R. | Muscle Adaptation Programming System MAPS Fitness Performance - Mind Pump Media Mind Pump #1027: 3 Steps To Speed Up Your Metabolism Mind Pump Podcast - YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources People Mentioned Robert Oberst (@robertoberst) Instagram
1327: Five Mindset Techniques for Fitness Success
In this episode, Sal, Adam & Justin cover five ways to develop a mindset that will improve success with anyone's fitness journey. How your mindset dictates your success. (2:38) The misconceptions surrounding the RIGHT mindset. (6:22) #1 – STOP working out and START practicing. (8:10) #2 – Workout because you LOVE yourself and not because you hate yourself. (16:20) #3 – Motivation vs discipline. (27:46) #4 – Consistency over perfection. (33:32) #5 – Chase health over aesthetics. (37:20) Related Links/Products Mentioned July Promotion: MAPS Strong ½ off!! **Promo code “STRONG50” at checkout** Visit Legion Athletics for the exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Code “mindpump” at checkout** Stop Working Out And Start Practicing - Mind Pump Media Workout Because You Love Yourself Not Because You Hate Yourself – Mind Pump Blog Mind Pump Podcast - YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources People Mentioned Jordan B. Peterson (@jordan.b.peterson) Instagram
1326: How High & Low Rep Sets Affect Muscle Growth, the Optimal Number of Times to Work Out a Body Part Each Week, the Benefits & Detriments of Raw Vs. Cooked Vegetables & More
In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about how many times a week to exercise each body part, the differing results between low and high rep sets, the benefits & detriments of raw vs. cooked vegetables, and whether you lose it if you don’t use it. Mind Pump’s first jobs. (5:50) Sal is a control freak. (12:53) Organ meats, the forgotten muscle building supplement. (13:57 The growing movement of ‘Live water’. (20:55) Gap x Kayne West. (24:07) Lebron James starting his own media company, creating a market for both sides & MORE. (27:23) Opening up gyms does not contribute to increased symptoms of COVID-19, study. (33:25) The direct to consumer business is booming! (41:15) Reviewing Magic Spoon’s newest flavors. (44:01) #Quah question #1 - How many times a week do you need to exercise each body part? Is once a week ok, or do you need to hit each body part twice or more a week to really see results? (47:50) #Quah question #2 – Can you elaborate on the differing results between low and high rep sets? (55:29) #Quah question #3 – What is better, raw vs. cooked vegetables? What are the benefits and detriments of both? (1:01:56) #Quah question #4 – Is it true if you don’t use it, you lose it? (1:06:15) Related Links/Products Mentioned June Promotion: MAPS HIIT ½ off! **Promo code “HIIT50” at checkout** Visit Paleo Valley for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Code “Mindpump15” at checkout for 15% discount** What to know about the “raw water” trend Gap (GPS) Signs Kayne West to Boost Brand Image, Stock Up LeBron James' SpringHill gets $100M backing, names Serena Williams, Red Sox chairman to board The Flip Side Groundbreaking research indicates gyms pose no additional risk of catching COVID-19 Mind Pump #1280: COVID-19 – The Death Of The Gym Industry? Microsoft To Close All Retail Stores Permanently Visit Magic Spoon for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! Stop Working Out And Start Practicing – Mind Pump Blog Mind Pump Podcast - YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources