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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1353: Ways to Avoid Regaining Lost Weight, Taking Naps to Make Up for Lost Sleep, How to Increase Calories Without Resorting to Protein Powders & More
In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about taking a nap to make up for lost sleep, ways to consume more calories beside protein powders, advice for someone who used to be chubby and is now scared to put on weight due to body dysmorphia, and whether it is possible to start a fitness career as a side hustle. Are there any other feeder leagues that can take on the big dogs? (5:40) Everything is politized in 2020. (13:15) The real estate market doesn’t make sense! (14:18) Can you improve your eyesight through red-light therapy? (16:37) Artifact, making podcasts more personal. (20:10) Conspiracy theories are flying everywhere. Are we being manipulated? (25:20) Mind Pump Investments: Lordstown, car companies competing with tech companies & MORE. (30:03) Fasting and the ketogenic diet for improved mental clarity and performance. (35:05) #Quah question #1 – If you are not able to get 8 hours of sleep in a row, is it worth it to try and take a nap to make up for it? (42:12) #Quah question #2 – If you find yourself having a hard time eating enough food throughout the day due to a busy life, what are some ways to implement more food besides protein powders? Do you use larger/higher calorie meals or snacks? (47:54) #Quah question #3 – What is your advice for someone who used to be chubby and is now scared to put on weight due to body dysmorphia? (51:42) #Quah question #4 – I am interested in working in the fitness field. I had planned to change careers, but I recently had a child. I’m nervous to gamble on a new career path in my current situation, but am very passionate about fitness. Is it possible to start it as a side hustle to safely test the waters? Or am I stuck till I grow a pair and jump in with two feet? (57:43) Related Links/Products Mentioned August Promotion: MAPS Performance ½ off!! **Promo code “GREEN50” at checkout** Giants fan, Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson, buys XFL Visit Joovv for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! Declining eyesight can be improved by looking at red light, pilot study says YC-backed Artifact looks to make podcasts more personal Move over Nikola: A new electric truck SPAC called Lordstown is forming and the shares are surging Visit Butcher Box for this month’s exclusive Mind Pump offer! Visit Brain.fm for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners. POWER UP YOUR GAINS WITH A POWER NAP Mind Pump #1282: The #1 Key To Consistently Building Muscle & Strength (Avoid Plateaus!) Mind Pump #1027: 3 Steps To Speed Up Your Metabolism CPPS Coaches Think You’re Metabolically Healthy? Only 12% of Americans Fit the Bill Mind Pump Podcast - YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources People Mentioned Brendan Schaub (@brendanschaub) Instagram Ben Greenfield Fitness (@bengreenfieldfitness) Instagram
1352: The Muscle Building & Fat Burning Advantages of Training Like an Athlete
In this episode, Sal, Adam & Justin discuss how training like an athlete not only improves your movement and performance but can help you build a better body. That time Sal built muscle in his biceps through a different type of stimulus. (2:51) Mind Pump Realizations: It’s not just resistance training that builds muscle. (5:19) Translating athletic movements to build a body that can do more functional things. (8:09) How you can fool yourself into a lull that you have this great fitness level. (11:44) There is an aesthetic to moving well. (15:44) Shattering the paradigm of the gym vs the real world. (17:30) The misconceptions of training like an athlete. (19:11) Why you SHOULD train like an athlete. (20:10) #1 – The novelty aspect of it. (21:28) #2 – The increase in durability. (34:07) #3 – The mobility factor. (38:15) #4 – Gaining control through explosive movements done correctly. (42:32) Related Links/Products Mentioned August Promotion: MAPS Performance ½ off!! **Promo code “GREEN50” at checkout** Hardgainer Webinar Visit ZBiotics for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! Stop Working Out And Start Practicing - Mind Pump Media Fire up your Central Nervous System to maximize Muscular Adaptation – Mind Pump Blog Why Mobility Is So Important For Being Healthy – Mind Pump Blog What is the First Step to Better Mobility? - Mind Pump Blog Is Mobility Important For Working Out? - Mind Pump Blog Post-Activation Potentiation | Science for Sport Mind Pump Podcast - YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources People Mentioned Katie Ledecky (@katieledecky) Instagram Paul J. Fabritz (@pjfperformance) Instagram
1351: Building Muscle After 40, the Value of Push, Pull & Leg Routines, Visible Signs of Health & More
In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about making muscle gains at 40, push, pull, and leg routines, thoughts on the statement “you can’t judge someone’s health by looking at them,” and how they set up the QUAH episodes. Sal’s “euphoric” concoction. (6:35) The eerie cult classic that is relevant today. (9:59) Trump “flexing” to make TikTok an American company? (13:45) Sports are back on the table, but are people watching? (15:50) The common chemicals found in sunscreen and the safe alternatives you can use. (27:51) Mind Pump LOVES Magic Spoon. (31:10) Google’s market response to education amid the pandemic. (35:04) The pursuit of fitness, done properly in a healthy way, builds and encourages the skills that make you more successful in other aspects of life. (38:59) Hardgainer Webinar airing live this week! (45:08) #Quah question #1 – How possible it is to make muscle gains at 40? (46:45) #Quah question #2 – What do you think of push, pull, and leg routines? (54:12) #Quah question #3 – What are your thoughts on the statement “you can’t judge someone’s health by looking at them?” (59:09) #Quah question #4 – How do you set up the QUAH episodes? How do you set up the questions, how do you prepare your answers and when do you find out what the questions will be? (1:08:00) Related Links/Products Mentioned August Promotion: MAPS Performance ½ off!! **Promo code “GREEN50” at checkout** Visit NED for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! They Live (1988) - IMDb Trump says TikTok will be shut down in US on Sept. 15 Ratings Crash for NBA, MLB After Protest-Filled Debuts Another FDA study shows the body absorbs chemicals in sunscreen products Visit Magic Spoon for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! Google will fund 100,000 career certification scholarships to help workers find jobs amid pandemic Exercise boosts satisfaction with life, researchers find Hardgainer Webinar Fabulous 40’s Bundle | MAPS Fitness Products MAPS Split | Muscle Adaptation Programming System Mind Pump Podcast - YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources People Mentioned Doug Egge (@mindpumpdoug) Instagram Max Lugavere (@maxlugavere) Instagram Ben Greenfield Fitness (@bengreenfieldfitness) Instagram Paul Chek (@paul.chek) Instagram Serene Wilken (@mindful_axis) Instagram Arthur Brooks (@arthurbooks) Twitter
1350: How to Stop Yo-Yo Dieting for Permanent Fat Loss
In this episode, Sal, Adam & Justin discuss the causes and how to overcome yo-yo dieting for permanent fat loss. 1350: How to Stop Yo-Yo Dieting for Permanent Fat Loss The problem and unintended consequences of “yo-yo” dieting. (3:13) How did the term “yo-yo” dieting get coined? (8:04) The psychology leading into “yo-yo” dieting. (9:16) Step #1: Work on the WHY first, not the how. (12:50) Step #2: The bigger and more extreme the change, the bigger the potential reversal in the opposite direction. (24:45) Step #3 - Change your mindset. (27:43) Step #4 - Become more aware and less distracted. (33:52) Step #5 - Avoid hyper-palatable foods. (39:43) Take it SLOW and enjoy the process! (47:21) Related Links/Products Mentioned Flash Sale (Ends Wednesday, Aug. 5th, 2020): MAPS Intuitive Nutrition Guide ½ off!! **Promo code “ING50” at checkout** Visit Paleo Valley for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Code “Mindpump15” at checkout for 15% discount** Do You Know About The Yo-Yo Diet? It Can Be Fatal, Finds Study Mind Pump #1265: How To Develop A Winning Mindset Mind Pump 1327: Five Mindset Techniques For Fitness Success Mind Pump #1305: Five Steps To Intuitive Eating Mind Pump Podcast - YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources
1349: The Importance of Carbs Post-Workout for Muscle Growth, When & How to Use Touch & Go Deadlifts, the Benefit of Refeeds When Dieting & More
In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about recommended supplements to reduce inflammation, the importance of carbs post-workout for muscle growth, the pros and cons of the touch n go deadlift vs. the reset deadlift and thoughts on refeeds when dieting. Dealing with hair loss. (4:47) Kodak, a great example of crony capitalism. (12:40) Sal’s hair secret revealed. (15:43) Italians love fountains. (19:48) The major takeaways from Big Tech’s antitrust hearing. (20:50) GDP contraction: When will the bubble burst? (25:50) Have people considered how many lives Amazon has saved? (28:20) Understanding the whole picture: Why are there so many centenarians on the island of Sardinia? (31:07) Mind Pump Recommends, Love on the Spectrum on Netflix. (34:38) Did you know how much your body parts are worth on the black market? (37:34) #Quah question #1 – I have a lot of inflammation after working out. Are there any supplements you recommend for recovery to reduce some of the inflammation? (42:15) #Quah question #2 – How important are carbs post-workout for muscle growth? (48:06) #Quah question #3 – What are the pros and cons of the touch n go deadlift vs. the reset deadlift? (53:44) #Quah question #4 – What are your guy’s thoughts on refeeds when dieting? I heard you talk about a study when suddenly eating more calories after or during a deficit can lead to more fat cells. But there is also research to show refeeds help prevent metabolic adaptation, such as a slower metabolism. (1:00:08) Related Links/Products Mentioned July Promotion: MAPS Strong ½ off!! **Promo code “STRONG50” at checkout** FLASH SALE (ends Friday, July 31st, 2020): All MAPS Programs ½ off!! **Promo code “ATHOME50” at checkout** Kodak surges 34% after skyrocketing 1,200% in 2 days Batterygate: Apple Probed For Possible Violations Of Deceptive Trade Practice Laws These 3 moments from Big Tech's blockbuster antitrust hearing could come back to haunt the companies, according to Wall Street analysts Eurozone GDP shrinks at the fastest rate in history, losing 12.1% in the second quarter Down to Earth with Zac Efron | Netflix Official Site Sardinia’s Blue Zone: the Centenarians’ Diet Love on the Spectrum | Netflix Official Site This Is How Much Your Body Is Worth Visit Organifi for the exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Code “mindpump” at checkout** Sore muscles…what does it mean? Why you should almost NEVER take Advil, Aleve, or Aspirin (NSAIDS) before or after exercise 4 Cues To Improve Your Deadlift With Eugene Teo – Mind Pump TV Ben Pollack Shares The Proper Deadlift Setup (AVOID MISTAKES) | Mind Pump TV Why we Caution People to Stay Away from CrossFit Mind Pump Podcast - YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources
1348: How to Change Lifting Tempo to Improve Gains, the Pros & Cons of Pre vs. Post Workout Cardio, the Importance of Eating Vegetables When Bulking & More
In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about changing lifting tempo every time you phase into a new workout regimen, the benefit of doing cardio before or after lifts, eating vegetables or focusing only on calorie-dense foods when bulking and the best traits that gave each of them the most success in personal training. Toilet etiquette. (4:33) Will the MLB turn a blind eye to get ratings? (13:15) Mind Pump’s favorite ways to workout when time is limited. (18:21) Shout out to Legion + the pros and cons of stimulants. (23:19) Register for Sal’s upcoming Hardgainer Webinar today. (27:51) Mind Pump Debates: The UK’s new ban on junk food advertising before 9 pm. (31:23) #Quah question #1 – Should I be changing my lifting tempo every time I phase into a new workout regimen? (43:56) #Quah question #2 – Should I do cardio before or after my lifts? (49:53) #Quah question #3 – I’m bulking right now. Should I worry about getting my vegetables in during meals while trying to meet a higher caloric intake or just focus on the meat and potatoes? (53:46) #Quah question #4 – What do you feel were your best traits that gave each of you the most success in personal training? (58:18) Related Links/Products Mentioned July Promotion: MAPS Strong ½ off!! **Promo code “STRONG50” at checkout** FLASH SALE (ends Friday, July 31st, 2020): All MAPS Programs ½ off!! **Promo code “ATHOME50” at checkout** Is eight games too harsh? Breaking down Los Angeles Dodgers reliever Joe Kelly's suspension Can HIIT Workouts Be Effective? HIIT Workout For Fat Loss with Barbell (15 Minutes) | MIND PUMP Visit Legion Athletics for the exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Code “mindpump” at checkout** Mind Pump #1345: 6 Ways To Optimize Sleep For Faster Muscle Gain And Fat Loss Hardgainer Webinar Mind Pump #1342: The Top 4 Mistakes Skinny Guys (Hardgainers) Make Working Out UK set to bring in strict new junk food rules including pre-9pm ad ban Mind Pump #1282: The #1 Key To Consistently Building Muscle & Strength (Avoid Plateaus!) Prime Bundle | MAPS Fitness Products - Mind Pump Media Is Warming Up Before A Workout Necessary? Visit Organifi for the exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Code “mindpump” at checkout** Mind Pump Podcast - YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources People Mentioned Mike Matthews (@muscleforlifefitness) Instagram
1347: How to Modify Your Gym Workout for Home
In this episode, Sal, Adam & Justin discuss how to modify your gym workout so it can be performed at home. Why the at-home option is here to stay. (3:35) How Mind Pump got started working out, their experiences in the gym setting & MORE. (6:50) A lot of equipment does not equal great results. (14:55) Mind Pump Realizations: Proper programming is more important than the equipment itself. (20:58) The biggest challenge for the average gym-goer. (23:25) How to replace cable machine exercises at-home with bands. (24:49) How to replace barbell exercises at-home with dumbbells. (35:47) How to transfer barbell squats to dumbbells. (39:57) How to transfer barbell deadlifts to dumbbells. (41:51) How to progressively overload while working out from home. (43:05) Reframe the situation you are in. (47:33) MAPS AT-HOME MODS. (48:48) 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! FLASH SALE (ends Friday, July 31st, 2020): All MAPS Programs ½ off!! **Promo code “ATHOME50” at checkout** Two Chinese boys reportedly die within week of each other while wearing face masks in gym class How to Stay Fit When Gyms are Closed Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19) - Mind Pump Blog How To Do A Pull Up | Banded Pull Up Regression (TRY THIS) - Mind Pump TV Mind Pump TV - YouTube Mind Pump 1282: The #1 Key To Consistently Building Muscle & Strength (Avoid Plateaus!) Mind Pump Podcast - YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources People Mentioned Mike Boyle (@bodybyboyle) Instagram
1346: How Glycemic Variability Affects Your Ability to Burn Body Fat, Ways to Prime Your Legs Before a Leg Workout, How to Periodize Endurance-Based Workouts Alongside Resistance Training & More
In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about the best way to prime the legs before performing leg workouts, the argument that diets high in glycemic variability are quite detrimental when it comes to burning body fat, how to phase endurance-based workouts with proper programming of resistance training, and hard compromises they have had to make. Justin’s weekend with the in-laws. (6:30) Astaxanthin, the secret antioxidant to protect your skin from sun damage. (14:05) Conspiracy theory hour with Mind Pump. (16:37) Mind Pump Investments: A company to watch out for. (21:15) The Kanye meltdown. (24:18) Canada is always ahead of the curve. (25:59) A family member of Adam has contracted the coronavirus. (27:08) The coronavirus and its impact on the sports industry. (30:55) How strip clubs are adjusting to the COVID-19 era. (35:30) #Quah question #1 – What is the best way to prime the legs before performing leg workouts? (38:13) #Quah question #2 – People like Ben Greenfield argue that diets high in glycemic variability are quite detrimental when it comes to burning body fat? What are your thoughts on this? Is it valid or just splitting hairs? (43:32) #Quah question #3 – You speak on the importance of periodization and proper phasing of workouts found in your MAPS programs. How about the phasing or periodization of endurance-based workouts such as running, swimming, biking, etc. and the proper programming of resistance training if it’s alongside endurance training for the endurance-based athlete? Should there be any program changes if I were to run MAPS Anabolic or Performance alongside my endurance sport? (49:37) #Quah question #4 – To build the business of Mind Pump, were there any hard compromises you as a team had to make? If so, what was the hardest to do for the better of the business? (56:33) Related Links/Products Mentioned July Promotion: MAPS Strong ½ off!! **Promo code “STRONG50” at checkout** Visit Organifi for the exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Code “mindpump” at checkout** Meet Astaxanthin: The Secret Antioxidant Your Skincare Routine Needs ASAP WHOLE BODY BENEFITS OF ASTAXANTHIN Pentagon Has ‘Off-World Vehicles Not Made on This Earth' UFO sighting: 'Alien cube ship' TEN TIMES bigger than Earth captured by NASA Clikia Corp - Company Profile and News - Bloomberg Markets Stagflation Definition - Investopedia Canada Approves “Glory Holes” For Safe Sex During Pandemic Marlins' Series Postponement by MLB Highlights Concerns Over Possible COVID Outbreak Drive-Thru Strip Club Serves Up Sexy (And Safe) Solution For Coronavirus Blues Mind Pump TV - YouTube How To Improve Your Squat Depth - FREE Squat Like A Pro Guide – MInd Pump TV MAPS Prime Webinar Adam Schafer's DEEP Squat Mobility Secrets | Behind The Scenes at Mind Pump Squat Like a Pro!- 10 Primers to Improve Squat Form & Depth- Handcuffs with Rotation (Video 2 of 10) MAPS Fitness Products Mind Pump Podcast - YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources People Mentioned Ben Greenfield Fitness (@bengreenfieldfitness) Instagram Layne Norton, PhD (@biolayne) Instagram
1345: 6 Ways to Optimize Sleep for Faster Muscle Gain and Fat Loss
In this episode, Sal, Adam & Justin discuss the importance of sleep and ways to optimize it for faster muscle gain and fat loss. How humans are pretty good at getting by with little sleep. (1:55) Mind Pump Realizations: You want to make gains you MUST prioritize sleep. (5:27) Why your lack of sleep is sending the WRONG stress signals to your body. (12:25) 6 Ways to Optimize Sleep for Faster Muscle Gain and Fat Loss. (19:54) #1 – Get sunlight during the day. (22:13) #2 – Turn off or dramatically reduce the lights 2 hours before bed. (25:44) #3 – Stop eating 2 hours before bed. (30:50) #4 – Sleep in a cool room. (35:37) #5 – Have a room that is pitch black. (38:48) #6 – Go to bed and wake up at the same time every day. (41:22) Call to action for trainers! (43:58) 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! Change Your Sleep Schedule To Lose Weight, Study Shows Sleep loss limits fat loss, study finds Does Lack of Sleep Hinder Muscle Growth or Performance? Sleep loss dramatically lowers testosterone in healthy young men THE SCIENCE OF SLEEP: STUDIES SHOW SLEEPING NAKED IS GOOD FOR YOUR HEALTH Visit ChiliPad for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! The “Re-Timer” Effect: How To Re-Time Your Circadian Rhythms If You Wake Up Too Early Or Stay Up Too Late. Ten Scientifically Proven Reasons I Am Addicted To A Daily Sauna. Mind Pump Podcast - YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources People Mentioned Ben Greenfield Fitness (@bengreenfieldfitness) Instagram
1344: Training for Your Body Type, Regular Vs. Diet Sodas, How to Help Friends & Family Members Turn Around Their Health & Fitness & More
In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about how body type affects how to work out, if you are better off with the natural sugar and calories in the regular soft drink or the artificial sweeteners in a diet one, how to approach a friend or family member when you can clearly see their health declining or weight getting out of hand, and lessons they have had to learn twice. Nurse slang is a real thing. (4:17) Sal’s post-workout concoction. (8:15) Mind Pump Debates: Amazon under investigation for unfair business practices. At what point does a company become more powerful than the government? (12:28) Baby monitors and clingy parents. (31:12) How red-light therapy reduces and prevents the appearance of stretch marks. (38:05) #Quah question #1 – How does body type affect your way of working out? Should a person consider a specific amount of weight or training methods if they have a mesomorph, endomorph, and ectomorph body type? (41:22) #Quah question #2 – I don’t drink alcohol, but my thing is Dr. Pepper. If I have 3-5 cans on the weekend, am I better off with the natural sugar and calories in the regular one or the diet one with artificial sweeteners? (48:04) #Quah question #3 – How would you or even would you approach a friend or family member when you can clearly see their health declining or weight getting out of hand? If they are emendable to help, where would you start? (56:14) #Quah question #4 – Are there any lessons you have had to learn twice? (1:02:30) Related Links/Products Mentioned July Promotion: MAPS Strong ½ off!! **Promo code “STRONG50” at checkout** Visit Organifi for the exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Code “mindpump” at checkout** Amazon under investigation in 2 US states for unfair treatment of 3rd-party sellers – reports EU opens Amazon antitrust investigation Coupang, a SoftBank-backed start-up, is crushing Amazon to become South Korea’s biggest online retailer Watch: Baby Monitor Films Ghost Lurking Near Child's Crib? Visit Joovv for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! Improve the Health of Your Skin with Red and Near Infrared Light Therapy How Bad Are Artificial Sweeteners? - Mind Pump Blog Should You Cut Artificial Sweeteners Out Of Your Diet? - Mind Pump Blog Tips for Overcoming Sugar Addiction – Mind Pump Podcast Mind Pump Podcast - YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources People Mentioned Jessica Di Stefano (@thetraininghour) Instagram
1343: Low Protein & Longevity, the Benefit of Compound Lift Variations, How to Fix an Anterior Tilt & More
Low Protein & Longevity, the Benefit of Compound Lift Variations, How to Fix an Anterior Tilt & More This coin shortage debate is NOT over! (4:35) The lost skill of running. (10:13) The toy industry crumbling due to the lack of summer blockbusters. (14:43) How the gaming industry is catering to virtual parties and hangouts. (16:59) Mind Pump’s favorite childhood toys based on movies. (18:47) Micro schooling, the future of education. (22:26) Vuori, smashing the athleisure wear market. (30:52) The Di Stefano baby entering the final trimester. (34:25) Maximus taking his first steps! (39:30) Paleo Valley coming in clutch for the Mind Pump crew. (47:36) #Quah question #1 – In a full-body routine, do you recommend sticking to the standard compound lifts on each day or would it be more beneficial to have variations each day? For example, barbell back squat day 1, barbell front squat day 2, goblet squat day 3, and so on. (49:49) #Quah question #2 – You guys frequently mention consuming 0.8 to 1 gram of protein per pound of body weight and mostly from meat for its muscle-building effects and satiating factors. However, we know from data from the blue zones, longevity comes from lower protein intake and many of these people don’t resistance train. What about higher based meat protein diets for longevity in individuals who don’t train? (53:36) #Quah question #3 – For trainers who have no interest in online training, what are the best next steps to survive and thrive as we progress from lockdown and gyms begin opening again? (59:29) #Quah question #4 – How can I fix my anterior tilt? (1:05:00) Related Links/Products Mentioned July Promotion: MAPS Strong ½ off!! **Promo code “STRONG50” at checkout** Hardgainer Webinar A bank paid people to bring in coins to help small businesses during the nationwide coin shortage — and hit its goal in just a week Hollywood blockbusters are becoming a bigger driver of toy sales Roblox brings venues for 'birthdays, hangouts and parties' to the game with Party Place Some parents turning to micro-schooling to provide education to kids during pandemic Visit Vuori Clothing for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! Visit Paleo Valley for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Code “Mindpump15” at checkout for 15% discount** The Myth of Optimal Protein Intake – Mind Pump Blog Why do we Need Protein? - Mind Pump Blog FIX LOWER BACK PAIN By Deactivating Your Hip Flexors! | Mind Pump TV 3 Best Secrets - How To Make Your Butt Grow (AVOID MISTAKES!) | MIND PUMP TV How To Do The Pelvic Clock Exercise – Mind Pump TV Mind Pump TV - YouTube MAPS Prime Webinar Mind Pump Podcast - YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources People Mentioned Jessica Di Stefano (@thetraininghour) Instagram Ben Pakulski (@bpakfitness) Instagram
1342: The Top 4 Mistakes Skinny Guys (Hardgainers) Make Working Out
In this episode, Sal, Adam & Justin discuss four mistakes that hardgainers make that are preventing gains. What is a hardgainer? (4:21) Why this is NOT just a male problem. (6:55) The top 4 training mistakes hardgainers make while working out. (9:23) #1 – Chasing the “pump.” (11:07) #2 – Relying on machines. (18:30) #3 – Falling in love with a phase or rep range. (28:44) #4 – Following a body part split routine. (40:15) The MAPS muscle-building philosophy. (56:01) Related Links/Products Mentioned July Promotion: MAPS Strong ½ off!! **Promo code “STRONG50” at checkout** Hardgainer Webinar Visit Four Sigmatic for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Code “mindpump” at checkout Top 4 Mistakes Skinny Guys (Hardgainers) Make Working Out – Mind Pump Blog Best Exercises for Skinny Guys – Mind Pump Blog Getting a Great Body for Skinny Guys – Mind Pump Blog Nutrition Advice for Skinny Guys Who Want to Gain Muscle – Mind Pump Blog Mind Pump #1282: The #1 Key To Consistently Building Muscle & Strength (Avoid Plateaus!) MAPS Fitness Products Mind Pump Podcast - YouTube
1341: The Best Landmine Exercises, When to Use Supersets in Your Training, Favorite 90s Era Fitness Trends & More
In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about favorite landmine attachment exercises, when supersets are appropriate to add to your workouts, 90s era fitness trends they wish were still around, and sending kids back to school in this age of COVID. Adam is a BIG golf guy now. (4:27) Old school father’s expectations, resentment towards your partner & MORE. (7:52) Mind Pump Weekend Update. (13:40) Conspiracy theorists' heads are exploding! (19:15) Spotify is dominating the new media space. (25:13) Cannabinoids and its anti-inflammatory dimming effects. (30:21) Why Sal will never eat regular pork again. (34:07) Why Google is having issues buying Fitbit. (36:00) Firearm sales are through the roof! (38:10) #Quah question #1 – What are some of your favorite landmine attachment exercises? (43:27) #Quah question #2 – Can you discuss when supersets are appropriate and when they are not? Some people say they are only suitable for antagonistic muscles. What is your approach to programming? (47:13) #Quah question #3 – What's one thing from the 90s era fitness that you wish was still around today and why is the ultimate orange? (52:11) #Quah question #4 – With schools getting ready to go back, how do each of you feel about sending your kids back to school? Will you, or won’t you? Also, how do you handle this situation if you and your spouse have very different feelings and opinions about it? (59:16) Related Links/Products Mentioned July Promotion: MAPS Strong ½ off!! **Promo code “STRONG50” at checkout** Dead ‘Men's Rights' Attorney Eyed in Shootings of NJ Federal Judge's Son, Husband: FBI Spotify has dominated its competition in global subscribers despite the pandemic Visit NED for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! Visit Butcher Box for this month’s exclusive Mind Pump offer! Google Offers Data Pledge in Bid to Win EU Okay for Fitbit Buy Gun Sales Are Surging Among First-Time Owners Amid the Pandemic — Here's Why St. Louis couple who pulled guns on protesters charged How To Do A Kettlebell Half Kneeling Windmill Press | FREE Shoulder Growth Guide Landmine Basic Lunge Shoulder Press The Upper Body Landmine Workout You NEED To Try! Mind Pump TV - YouTube MAPS Fitness Products How To Use Supersets For Maximum Muscle Gain – Mind Pump Blog Mind Pump Podcast - YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources People Mentioned Danny Matranga | CSCS | BSc. (@danny.matranga) Instagram
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