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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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
1325: The Perfect Plan to Get Into the Ultimate Shape
In this episode, Sal, Adam & Justin detail the components necessary to get into the best shape of your life. Providing the solution for a complex and difficult problem. (4:44) The Mind Pump Philosophy. (7:15) The importance of a proper assessment before you start a routine. (9:14) Step #1 - Figuring out of your Total Daily Energy Expenditure (TDEE). (12:22) Step #2 - Getting your hormone/nutrient levels tested. (15:54) Step #3 - Assessing your movement with proper priming. (23:15) The Workout. (29:38) Step #1 - Building the foundation of strength. (30:04) Step #2 - Focusing on performance training. (34:32) Step #3 - Sculpting and shaping your body. (38:32) Consistency is key! (43:55) Creating excitement with your training. (46:06) Building the accountability piece with support and community. (47:08) The MAPS Super Bundle Promotion. (48:57) Related Links/Products Mentioned June Promotion: MAPS HIIT ½ off! **Promo code “HIIT50” at checkout** Visit Everly Well for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Code “mindpump” at checkout** Visit ZBiotics for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! MAPS Super Bundle Special – **Promo code: (SUMMERBUNDLE) at checkout MAPS Total Daily Energy Expenditure Calculator MAPS Prime Webinar Is Warming Up Before A Workout Necessary? - Mind Pump Blog NEAT- Walmart Diet Secret- Do this INSTEAD of cardio – Mind Pump TV Mind Pump #1027: 3 Steps To Speed Up Your Metabolism Mind Pump TV - YouTube Mind Pump Podcast - YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources
1324: When to Prioritize Nutrition Over Training, How to Enjoy the Benefits of the Sun Without the Dangers, Ways to Overcome a Poor Body Image & More
In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about choosing between hiring a personal trainer vs. a nutritionist, tips for motivating clients to keep moving after the initial excitement of a new program, the sun’s relationship to wellness, and how to deal with someone who is very harsh on themselves. Sal gets a haircut, looking good for the ladies & MORE. (3:52) Childhood games look a little different today. (12:00) What is the worst place you have had a mosquito bite? (16:18) Fun Facts with Justin. (21:25) GNC is filing for bankruptcy. (23:50) Mind Pump Reminisces. (26:45) The value of the trap bar. (31:24) Mind Pump’s proudest lifting achievement. (33:33) How to utilize Organifi’s products to fuel your workout. (37:05) Mind Pump’s Massive Summer Sale, finding a bundle for your fitness needs & MORE. (39:42) #Quah question #1 – Should I hire a personal trainer before hiring a nutritionist or does that not matter? I want to focus more on having the right nutrition for how I’m exercising since I know less about nutrition. (43:21) #Quah question #2 – What are your best tips for motivating clients to keep moving after the initial excitement of a new program? (51:59) #Quah question #3 – What's your opinion on the sun’s relationship to wellness? We are told to stay out of it, but there is increasing research showing the benefits of sunshine for our overall health. What are your thoughts on the validity of the competing research? (59:28) #Quah question #4 - How do you deal with someone who is very harsh on themselves? My friend has an amazing physique, especially for a teenager, yet he is constantly comparing himself to others. Lots of times they don’t look as good as him, but he is still jealous and not happy with himself. (1:05:56) Related Links/Products Mentioned June Promotion: MAPS HIIT ½ off! **Promo code “HIIT50” at checkout** Mind Pump Massive Summer Sale – **Promo codes: Bundles (SUMMERBUNDLE) / Programs (SUMMERPROGRAM) 80s BACKYARD GAMES YOUR KIDS DON’T KNOW Shanghaied! | AMERICAN HERITAGE GNC Jumps After Bankruptcy Filing, Defying Warning of a Wipeout How To Do The Trap Bar Deadlift - FREE Leg Development Guide – Mind Pump TV Visit Organifi for the exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Code “mindpump” at checkout** How to Become a Successful Personal Trainer - Mind Pump Media Visit Joovv for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! Mind Pump Podcast - YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources People Mentioned Ben Pollack, Ph.D. (@phdeadlift) • Instagram Mind Pump (@mindpumpmedia) • Instagram
1323: The Detrimental Effects of Combining Fats & Carbs, How to Use Trigger Sessions to Cut Body Fat, Lessons Learned from Dad & More
In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about the effect of combining fats and carbs on insulin resistance and fat gain, whether trigger sessions are useful during a cut, ways they have subliminally molded their children, and the biggest lesson they learned from their fathers. Sal’s going back to the 70s. (4:55) Mind Pump loves their fans. (7:12) More CrossFit craziness. (9:23) Mind Pump Recommends, the Floor is Lava on Netflix. (18:28) Drones Wars. (20:30) Love your enemies and understand where they are coming from. (23:40) How gut bacteria may actually influence you're eating habits. (29:50) How eating grass-fed vs grain-fed meat may affect how you feel. (33:07) Vuori x Mind Pump branded apparel. (37:29) Mind Pump’s Massive Summer Sale is live! (40:07) #Quah question #1 – I have heard some people say that it is bad to combine fats and carbs because it can lead to insulin resistance and more fat gain. Is there any truth to this or is it better to focus on eating healthy foods? (42:28) #Quah question #2 – Are trigger sessions useful during a cut? (48:04) #Quah question #3 – In what ways have you or do you subliminally mold your children? (52:31) #Quah question #4 – What is the biggest lesson you guys learned from your fathers? (58:36) Related Links/Products Mentioned June Promotion: MAPS HIIT ½ off! **Promo code “HIIT50” at checkout** CrossFit founder Greg Glassman to sell company How CrossFit Became A $4 Billion Brand My HONEST Thoughts On Crossfit – Mind Pump Blog Why we Caution People to Stay Away from CrossFit – Mind Pump Blog Floor Is Lava | Netflix Official Site U.S. Army Awards Pocket-Sized Drones $20.6 Million Contract 'Harry Potter' Author JK Rowling Sparks Outrage from LGBT Advocates with Gender Tweet Love Your Enemies: How Decent People Can Save America from the Culture of Contempt – Book by Arthur C. Brooks Gut bacteria may modify behavior in worms, influencing eating habits Visit Butcher Box for this month’s exclusive Mind Pump offer! Visit Vuori Clothing for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! Mind Pump Massive Summer Sale – **Promo codes: Bundles (SUMMERBUNDLE) / Programs (SUMMERPROGRAM) Maximize Muscle Growth & Recovery with Anabolic Triggering Sessions – Mind Pump TV Mind Pump Podcast - YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources People Mentioned Arthur C. Brooks (@arthurbrooks) Twitter
1322: What’s Your Real Muscle Building Potential? (And how to get there...)
In this episode, Sal, Adam & Justin discuss how to determine your true muscle building potential and how to get there. Are the guys hitting their true muscle-building potential? (2:47) Why it’s important to consider what your potential could be? (8:25) Bodybuilders vs sheer muscle size. (15:30) The two factors that influence your muscle-building potential. (19:06) #1 - Genetics. (19:20) Muscle belly length. (19:52) Bone structure. (23:15) Muscle fiber type. (24:14) Hormones/Metabolism. (28:10) Gigantism. (31:27) Myostatin. (32:06) The central nervous system (CNS). (34:07) #2 - Lifestyle. (38:17) Training. (38:30) Diet. (44:25) Sleep. (48:47) Consistency. (53:56) Stress. (55:11) What should you focus all of your energy on? (56:14) Related Links/Products Mentioned June Promotion: MAPS HIIT ½ off! **Promo code “HIIT50” at checkout** Visit Felix Gray for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! Muscle Potential Calculator - Mind Pump Media Maximum Muscular Bodyweight and Measurements Calculator by Casey Butt. A Mutation in the Myostatin Gene Increases Muscle Mass and Enhances Racing Performance in Heterozygote Dogs How Your Genetics Influence Your Muscle Building Potential – Mind Pump Blog The Most Overlooked Muscle Building Principle – Mind Pump Blog MAPS Fitness Products The Other Best Muscle Building Exercises of All Time – Mind Pump Blog How to Manipulate Macros for Building Muscle – Mind Pump Blog Mind Pump Podcast - YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources
1321: How to Use Booty Bands to Build Your Butt, Why Pain Can Temporarily Go Away When Exercising a Joint, How to Get Back on Track After Falling Off Your Diet or Workout Plan & More
In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about whether booty bands & hip circles are effective for building the butt, if rest days are actually important, why joints often feel better when they are being worked vs. when they are being rested, and how much they cycle in and out of their healthiest self. A very special Father’s Day weekend. (5:18) COVID-19 Conspiracies. (10:59) Justin, the fan-favorite. (11:55) Shocking statistics of fatherless children. (13:12) The lasting impact of a parent's actions. (18:30) The coolest dad’s in movies. (27:24) The thriving business of ‘Cardboard Fans’. (29:17) Mind Pump Debates: Are people leaving Social Media in droves? (31:48) How to alleviate the physical forms of anxiety with full-spectrum hemp oil. (37:35) The concept of protein distribution. (39:18) The pros and cons of working out in the morning vs. the evening. (42:55) #Quah question #1 – Are booty bands & hip circles effective for building the butt? What would be the best way to use a booty band? (45:57) #Quah question #2 – Are rest days actually important or can you do hard exercise 7 days a week? (51:26) #Quah question #3 – I have some nagging pain in my knees and shoulders which goes away when I work those areas in the gym but comes back the next day. Why does it feel better when I’m working these areas vs. when I’m resting them? (59:50) #Quah question #4 - How much do you guys cycle in and out of your healthiest self? How often do you fall off of your workouts or diet plan? How extreme does the pendulum swing and how long do these periods last? What are your first steps to get yourself back on track? (1:05:07) Related Links/Products Mentioned June Promotion: MAPS HIIT ½ off! **Promo code “HIIT50” at checkout** MUST SEE: Google Manipulating Search Results to Ensure ANY THREE DIGIT NUMBER will Show COVID-19 Panic-Porn at Top of List Statistics on Fatherless Children in America Peter Pan Syndrome: When People Just Can't Grow Up Why sports stadiums are suddenly full of cardboard fans Visit NED for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! Evenly Distributed Protein Intake over 3 Meals Augments Resistance Exercise–Induced Muscle Hypertrophy in Healthy Young Men | The Journal of Nutrition | Oxford Academic Activate Your Glutes with Tube Walking – Mind Pump TV MAPS Fitness Prime - Mind Pump Media The Breakdown Recovery Trap, Why You Aren't Progressing MAPS Fitness Prime Pro Mind Pump Podcast - YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources People Mentioned Tony Sentmanat (@realworld_tactical) Instagram