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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1200: Max Schmarzo
1200: Max Schmarzo How to read a research paper as a ‘layman’. (3:52) What is the significance of the sample size? (9:53) What do controls mean? (13:15) What are meta-analyses and why are they important? (16:00) Understanding how adaptation falls into a study. (17:53) The different forms of adaptation. (21:10) The currency stress takes on the body. (24:08) The thin line between safety vs progress. (26:03) Why when we read the research it’s never, WE KNOW, it’s WE KNOW the researchers THINK this might be it. (27:07) What are the differences between recovery and adaptation? (29:30) Inflammation: The good and the bad. (34:53) Popular recovery tools: The benefits, who they are good for & MORE. (45:18) Sauna: The exercise mimicking modality. (45:32) Cold Therapy: The phycological modality. (52:00) Glutamine and Lucine. (55:30) BCAA’s. (57:16) Creatine. (59:36) What supplements and recovery tools does he implement into his life? (1:05:25) Heart Rate Variability (HRV) 101: The check engine light for your autonomic nervous system. (1:12:09) What is in the pipeline business-wise? (1:20:13) Featured Guest/People Mentioned Max Schmarzo (ATC/CSCS/MS) (@strong_by_science) Instagram Website Podcast Chase Phelps MS, RSCC (@_chasephelps) Instagram Wim Hof (@iceman_hof) Instagram Brian Mackenzie (@_brianmackenzie) Instagram Paul J. Fabritz (@pjfperformance) Instagram The EdgeU (@theedgeu) Instagram Related Links/Products Mentioned January Promotion: MAPS HIIT ½ off! **Code “HIIT50” at checkout** Mind Pump 1017: Max Schmarzo- Strong by Science WHOOP - The World's Most Powerful Fitness Membership The effects of ibuprofen on muscle hypertrophy, strength, and soreness during resistance training. Visit Infrared Sauna for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! Regular sauna users may have fewer chronic diseases Creatine phosphate shuttle Philips Wake-Up Light Alarm Clock with Sunrise Simulation, White THE BURDEN OF CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASE IN NEW YORK http://theedgeu.com/ Human Kinetics – Physical Activity and Health Publisher
1199: Ways to Avoid Butt Wink When Squatting, Tips For Getting Back Into Fitness After a Break, The Ideal Fat to Muscle Gain Ratio When Bulking & MORE
Mind Pump on one-hit wonders. (4:10) What’s going on with the matching Christmas pajamas?! (6:45) Adam gets the stink-eye from Catrina. (8:00) Mind Pump recommends You on Netflix. (10:30) Sal shares economic statistics that will blow your mind! (11:55) How US colleges are turning students' phones into surveillance machines. Is this good or bad? What are the current challenges the guys are experiencing with their kids? (16:21) The ‘duct-taped banana’ phenomenon. (29:40) Introducing Mind Pump’s newest partner, Legion Athletics. (32:42) Mind Pump makes their predictions on the CBD craze. (38:40) #Quah question #1 – What are some ways to improve your squat depth and not have ‘butt wink’? (48:41) #Quah question #2 – When doing a bulk phase, how much body fat is too much to gain? What is the ideal fat to muscle gain ratio? (56:59) #Quah question #3 – How does one get back into nutrition and training after going through a severe traumatic experience? I have taken a break for a month and I am wondering if decreasing the weight or reps is the best way to bring myself back up to where I was before training and nutrition-wise? (1:04:08) #Quah question #4 – Through your years of personal training and experience, what is one major thing each of you has changed your opinion on regarding fitness and/or nutrition? (1:11:49) People Mentioned Mike Matthews (@muscleforlifefitness) Instagram Max Schmarzo (ATC/CSCS/MS) (@strong_by_science) Instagram Related Links/Products Mentioned January Promotion: MAPS HIIT ½ off! **Code “HIIT50” at checkout** You | Netflix Apple and Microsoft Now Worth More Than All German Stocks and Cryptos Californians fed up with housing costs and taxes are fleeing state in big numbers Colleges are turning students’ phones into surveillance machines, tracking the locations of hundreds of thousands Social Media Use and Depression and Anxiety Symptoms: A Cluster Analysis This Banana Was Duct-Taped to a Wall. It Sold for $120,000. Visit Legion Athletics for the exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Code “mindpump” at checkout** Google searches show millions of people want to learn about CBD — here are 3 things you should know about it How to Perform a 90/90 Hip Stretch (HIP FLEXOR STRETCH) - Mind Pump How To Improve Your Squat Depth - FREE Squat Like A Pro Guide – Mind Pump The Only Way You Should Be Doing Bulgarian Split Squats! (BUTT GROWTH) - Mind Pump Day 1 - Fitness & Mobility Program - 30 Days of Training (MIND PUMP) 30 Days of Coaching | Mind Pump Media MAPS Starter – Mind Pump Mind Pump Free Resources
1198: Mixing Rep Ranges In a Workout, Relieving Back & Neck Pain, The Post Workout Cool Down & MORE
1198: Mixing Rep Ranges in a Workout, Relieving Back & Neck Pain, The Post Workout Cool Down & MORE The meaning of the terms Rock N’ Roll, batwing & MORE. (4:28) Are we able to identify if someone is sick by simply looking at their face? (9:00) Adam continuing to ruffle feathers with the ‘health at every size’ movement posts. (12:19) What is the secret to longevity? (24:06) Mind Pump making the case for mutual combat. (27:32) A professional bodybuilder decides to marry his sex doll. What’s next?! (30:13) The differences between ‘Heritage Pork’ and regular pork? (33:24) How to use Rhodiola if trying to ween off caffeine. (37:00) Should we replace mental health meds with exercise? (39:10) #Quah question #1 – Is it counterproductive to do low reps and high reps in the same workout in terms of strength and hypertrophy? (43:28) #Quah question #2 – You talk about warm-up's, but what about warm-downs? (47:34) #Quah question #3 – I have a persistent knot on my left side of my neck and a knot on the right side of my back. I get relief when I work out, but the pain returns when I finish exercising. How can I better target these areas to relieve pressured stress? (52:06) #Quah question #4 – I have heard that pronation distortion can be caused by not doing enough ab work. I have severe pronation distortion, but I train my abs 2-3 times a week and have a 6-pack. Are there any other causes of this distortion? Are there any other ab exercises that correct it? (55:54) People Mentioned Margo Party (@margo_party) Instagram Related Links/Products Mentioned January Promotion: MAPS HIIT ½ off! **Code “HIIT50” at checkout** Identification of acutely sick people and facial cues of sickness Health At Every Size 104-Year-Old Woman Says Diet Coke Is Key to Long Life Viewpoint: Duke it out: Mutual combat duels still allowed in Texas Bodybuilder proposes to sex doll after getting it plastic surgery Visit Butcher Box for this month’s exclusive Mind Pump offer! Visit Organifi for the exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Code “mindpump” at checkout** Visit Four Sigmatic for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Code “mindpump” at checkout** New study asks: Should we replace mental health meds with exercise? MAPS Fitness Prime – Mind Pump How to Fix Rounded Shoulders (GONE IN 4 STEPS!) | MIND PUMP Do You Have Back Or Shoulder Pain? YOU NEED TO TRY THIS! | Mind Pump Do you have pronation distortion syndrome? How To Improve Your Squat Depth - FREE Squat Like A Pro Guide – Mind Pump How to Perform a 90/90 Hip Stretch (HIP FLEXOR STRETCH) - Mind Pump MAPS Fitness Prime Pro – Mind Pump Mind Pump Free Resources
1197: Four Steps to Creating a Successful Podcast
1197: Four Steps to Creating a Successful Podcast The explosion and growth of podcasting! (2:00) How streaming is KING and cable/radio are dying. (5:23) The unlimited bandwidth of technology and low barrier to entry. (6:53) The HIGH conversion rate of podcasts and creating targeted markets. (8:00) Finding advertisers that match your audience. (11:48) Audio is the future. (15:13) Sound bite conversations vs long-form conversations. (16:00) Four Steps to Creating a Successful Podcast. #1 – Be an EXPERT and provide VALUE. (22:21) Invest in quality sound. (28:08) #2 – Be authentic and vulnerable. (31:54) #3 – Be consistent. (38:08) How your title matters! (42:38) Practice, practice, practice. (44:43) #4 - Encourage community. (48:30) The lifetime value of a customer. (51:55) People Mentioned Joe Rogan (@joerogan) Instagram Bryan Callen (@bryancallen) Instagram Brendan Schaub (@brendanschaub) Instagram Jordan Harbinger (@jordanharbinger) Instagram Kevin Kelly (@kevin2kelly) Twitter Related Links/Products Mentioned January Promotion: MAPS HIIT ½ off!! **Code “HIIT50” at checkout** 2019 Podcast Stats & Facts Mind Pump TV - YouTube Joe Rogan Experience #1169 - Elon Musk The Fighter and the Kid 1,000 True Fans Mind Pump Free Resources
1196: Stair Climbing to Build The Butt, Eating Healthy On a Budget, Identifying Upper Cross Syndrome & MORE
1196: Stair Climbing to Build the Butt, Eating Healthy on a Budget, Identifying Upper Cross Syndrome & MORE Adam opens up about his non-existent workouts. (5:58) Mind Pump HQ is under construction. (9:10) Mind Pump gets nostalgic about old movies of the past. (13:09) The importance of challenging your ideas and having a sense of humor. (21:02) The myth of ‘easier’. (29:02) What are terpenes? How they play a BIG role when it comes to the ‘entourage effect’. (36:15) Tips and strategies to boost your immune system during the cold season. (40:29) #Quah question #1 – How can stairs be used to lift the glutes for someone who lives in a multi-level setting? (46:13) #Quah question #2 – If someone is already healthy and feels good, how can you tell if the addition of a green supplement is working? (52:22) #Quah question #3 – As a 19-year-old college student who is trying to save money, I am struggling whether it’s worth it to buy organic grass-fed groceries? (57:10) #Quah question #4 – How do you know if you are suffering from upper cross syndrome? (1:02:30) People Mentioned Arthur Brooks (@arthurbrooks) Twitter Justin Brink DC (@dr.justinbrink) Instagram Bill Burr (@wilfredburr) Instagram Max Lugavere (@maxlugavere) Instagram Related Links/Products Mentioned December Promotion: MAPS Aesthetic ½ off! **Code “BLACK50” at checkout** The Eighties | Netflix Visit NED for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! Terpenes and the "Entourage Effect" - Project CBD Visit Organifi for the exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Code “mindpump” at checkout** Visit Butcher Box for this month’s exclusive Mind Pump offer! MAPS Fitness Prime – Mind Pump Do You Have Back Or Shoulder Pain? YOU NEED TO TRY THIS! | Mind Pump Mind Pump Free Resources
1195: Three Steps to Sculpting the Ultimate Physique
In this episode, Sal, Adam and Justin outline the top three essential steps to sculpting your ultimate physique. The parallels between functionality and performance. (1:51) What is considered aesthetic? (4:19) The appealing nature of balance and symmetry. (5:45) How fat with muscle looks better than just body fat. (8:40) You have control over how you want your body to look. (11:06) Three Steps to Sculpting the Ultimate Physique. #1 - Developing a better mind to muscle connection. (14:18) Focusing on adding isolation exercises to your programming. (19:03) Working on mobility to connect to target muscles. (23:45) The significance of slowing down your negative and getting a good pump. (25:27) #2 – Picking the RIGHT exercises. (30:48) What are the best exercises to build muscle? (32:16) Best isolation/compound exercises for the Chest. (33:26) Best isolation/compound exercises for the Back. (36:18) Best isolation/compound exercises for the Shoulders. (39:28) Best isolation/compound exercises for the Glutes. (44:07) Best isolation/compound exercises for the Hamstrings. (47:46) #3 – Prioritizing frequency over intensity in your programming. (50:22) The importance of exercise order. (53:24) The value in tracking volume. (56:11) People Mentioned IFBB PRO Johnny Sebastian (@johnnysebastian) Instagram Omar Ventura (@omarv33) Instagram Ben Pakulski (@bpakfitness) Instagram Dr. Jordan Shallow D.C (@the_muscle_doc) Instagram Related Links/Products Mentioned December Promotion: MAPS Aesthetic ½ off! **Code “BLACK50” at checkout** Do the Low WHRs and BMIs Judged Most Attractive Indicate Higher Fertility? The Relationship Between Waist-Hip Ratio and Fertility Mind Pump 1190: 3 Ways to Transform a Skinny Fat Body Mind Pump TV - YouTube How To Actually Target Your Lats With The Lat Pulldown! - Mind Pump TV How To Do A PROPER Dumbbell Rear Delt Fly – Mind Pump TV 3 Best Secrets - How To Make Your Butt Grow (AVOID MISTAKES!) | MIND PUMP 5 Most Important Exercises for Muscle Growth in an Effective Routine – Mind Pump Blog How Many Times Per Week Should You Train Each Muscle Group? Mind Pump Free Resources
1194: Using Unilateral Training to Kickstart Gains, When to Add Box Squats to Your Training, What Muscle Soreness Really Means & MORE
In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about when it is beneficial to train purely unilateral, judging progress based on soreness, the benefits of box squats vs. conventional squats and causes of the obesity epidemic. Mind Pump’s favorite candy bars. [3:52] Mind Pump recaps the Bill Burr show. (7:21) Does having a dark sense of humor correlate to high intelligence? (9:30) Mind Pump reminisces on their Vegas experiences: The good, the bad and the ugly. (11:48) Tesla’s stock is exploding! (21:18) Proceed with caution: Mind Pump on the documentary Don't F**k With Cats on Netflix. (23:32) Are serial killer numbers on the decline? (26:45) How Organifi’s vegan protein products stand above the rest. (29:30) Why are millennials leaving the church and not coming back? (30:58) How the media portrays being a parent in our current society. (38:17) Mind Pump’s go-to Christmas movies. (41:33) #Quah question #1 – Would it be beneficial to train purely unilateral for a phase or two to combat imbalances and increase overall strength? (45:40) #Quah question #2 – How reliable is it to judge progress based on soreness? Is it possible to be sore and not be making progress in terms of building muscle? (52:14) #Quah question #3 – I see the Westside Barbell guys doing heavy box squats. Is there a benefit to this compared to conventional squats? If so, what and why would you incorporate it into a program? (59:01) #Quah question #4 – What are some causes of the obesity epidemic? (1:05:38) People Mentioned Bill Burr (@wilfredburr) Instagram Brendon Ayanbadejo (@brendon310) Instagram Bishop Robert Barron (@bishopbarron) Instagram Joel Osteen (@JoelOsteen) Twitter Mark Manson (@markmanson) Instagram Related Links/Products Mentioned December Promotion: MAPS Aesthetic ½ off! **Code “BLACK50” at checkout** Dark Sense of Humor Linked to High Intelligence - Study Tesla stock hits Elon Musk’s magic number: $420 Don't F**k with Cats: Hunting an Internet Killer | Netflix Watch Manhunter | Prime Video - Amazon.com Visit Organifi for the exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Code “mindpump” at checkout** Why millennials are skipping church and not going back Mind Pump 1165: Bishop Robert Barron on Physical Fitness, Satan, Evolution, Psychedelics & Much More A Claymation Christmas Celebration (1987) Mind Pump Unilateral Training Workout Mod The BEST Single Leg Exercise You Are Not Doing! (TWO VARIATIONS) - Mind Pump TV Sore muscles…what does it mean? - Mind Pump Is Muscle Soreness Necessary For Gains & What Does It Mean? - Mind Pump TV Mind Pump 1142: Nine Signs You are Overtraining MAPS Fitness Anabolic – Mind Pump MAPS Fitness Prime – Mind Pump Nearly half US residents to be 'obese' in 2030, 1 in 4 to have 'severe obesity,' study says Mind Pump Free Resources
1193: Ways to Get Rid of Lower Belly Pooch, The Wisdom of Food As Medicine, Training Differences Between Men & Women & MORE
In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about getting rid of bottom belly pooch, whether men and women can follow the same strength and muscle building programs, the “food is medicine” notion, and advice on how to balance being a husband, father, and trainer while keeping own fitness up. Are influencers losing their power? (4:27) How can the fitness community ‘influence’ the unreachable people? (9:07) How Felix Gray glasses provide the benefits yet don’t change the world around you. (13:21) Magic Spoon, providing a healthier option for the non-fitness person. (15:10) Justin’s first take on the new Star Wars movie. (19:14) Mind Pump talks about politics and the latest impeachment proceedings. (24:55) The ground-breaking effects of curcumin on Alzheimer's disease. (33:40) Exercise and its positive effects on the brain. (36:58) The impact of exercise priority on the body. (41:16) #Quah question #1 – How do I get rid of that bottom belly pooch because it is really annoying? (42:36) #Quah question #2 – Can men and women follow the same strength and muscle building programs or should different approaches be taken? (50:57) #Quah question #3 – What’s your guy’s opinion on the “food is medicine” notion? (53:52) #Quah question #4 – I am a new parent and also trainer. Do you have any advice on how to balance being a husband, father, and trainer while keeping my own fitness up? (1:02:48) People Mentioned Max Lugavere (@maxlugavere) Instagram Related Links/Products Mentioned December Promotion: MAPS Aesthetic ½ off! **Code “BLACK50” at checkout** Reality TV stars auditioned to 'promote' poison diet drink on Instagram Visit Felix Gray for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! Visit Magic Spoon for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! Promising Alzheimer’s Drug, J147, Made From Curcumin Appears to Make Cells Younger Effects of Physical Exercise on Cognitive Functioning and Wellbeing: Biological and Psychological Benefits Exercise is good for the aging brain Shrink Your Waist with Stomach Vacuums | MIND PUMP Lower Belly Pooch Flattener Series- Health vs. Aesthetics (Video 1 of 5) Watch Pumping Iron | Prime Video - Amazon.com Visit PRx Performance for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Code “mindpump” at checkout** Mind Pump Free Resources
1192: Mind Pump 2019 Year in Review
In this episode, Sal, Adam and Justin reminisce and review the highlights and best interviews of 2019. Mind Pump gets sentimental and reminisces over the highlights of 2019. (1:41) Adam becomes a father! (4:00) Recapping the best moments of the Mind Pump Live events. (9:37) Justin’s once in a lifetime opportunity to fly in an F16 Thunderbird. (13:41) Adam’s neat experience visiting Organifi Headquarters. (17:15) The impact of ‘train the trainer’ talks. (18:43) Will Sal write a book?! (19:21) Mind Pump’s Top 10 Guests of 2019. (20:10) #1 – Bishop Robert Barron. (21:33) #2 – Mark Manson. (25:02) #3 – John Brenkus. (28:07) #4 – Joe DeFranco. (31:07) #5 – Nir Eyal. (34:30) #6 - Marc Weinstein. (37:29) #7 – Raja Dhir. (39:42) #8 – Sanjay Rawal. (41:32) #9 – Dr. Arthur Brooks. (43:52) #10 – Dr. Jolene Brighten. (48:05) Least impactful interviews of the year. (52:57) Most surprising interviews of the year. (58:35) People Mentioned Bishop Robert Barron (@bishopbarron) Instagram Mark Manson (@markmanson) Instagram John Brenkus (@johnbrenkus_) Twitter Joe DeFranco (@defrancosgym) Instagram Nir Eyal (@neyal99) Instagram Marc Weinstein (@warcmeinstein) Instagram Raja Dhir (@wildraja) Instagram Sanjay Rawal (@mrsanjayr) Instagram Arthur Brooks (@arthurcbrooks) Instagram Ryan Holiday (@ryanholiday) Instagram Tommy Caldwell (@tommycaldwell) Instagram Dr. Jolene Brighten (@drjolenebrighten) Instagram William Hyde (@the.avid.dabber) Instagram Dr. Stefanie Cohen, DPT (@steficohen) Instagram Brandon Harris (@jawzrsize) Twitter Doug Bopst (@doug_bopst) Instagram Mike McCastle (@mikemccastle) Instagram/Twitter David Goggins (@davidgoggins) Instagram Related Links/Products Mentioned December Promotion: MAPS Aesthetic ½ off! **Code “BLACK50” at checkout** Visit Organifi for the exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Code “mindpump” at checkout** Mind Pump 1165: Bishop Robert Barron on Physical Fitness, Satan, Evolution, Psychedelics & Much More Mind Pump 1050: Mark Manson- The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck Mind Pump 955: John Brenkus- 6x Emmy-Award Winning Creator, Host, & Producer of Sport Science Mind Pump 1035: Joe DeFranco Irresistible: The Rise of Addictive Technology and the Business of Keeping Us Hooked - Book by Adam Alter Mind Pump 1140: Nir Eyal Mind Pump 957: Fyre Festival- The Story Netflix did Not Tell with Marc Weinstein Mind Pump 1022: Raja Dhir- The Truth About Probiotics Mind Pump 992: Sanjay Rawal Mind Pump 1175: Dr. Arthur C. Brooks The Pursuit | Netflix Mind Pump 1155: Ryan Holiday Mind Pump 1115: The Amazing Adventures of Tommy Caldwell, Star of Netflix’s The Dawn Wall Mind Pump 1045: Dr. Jolene Brighten- Beyond the Pill Mind Pump 935: All About Cannabis with Leafly.com’s William Hyde Mind Pump 1075: Dr. Stefanie Cohen – From Venezuelan National Soccer Team to 4X Bodyweight Deadlift & 22 World Records Mind Pump 962: Jawzrsize Inventor & CEO Brandon Harris Mind Pump 1110: Doug Bopst- From Felony to Fitness to Free Mind Pump 1015: Mike McCastle- Four-Time World Record Holder & Acclaimed Performance Coach Mind Pump Free Resources
1191: How to Build More Muscle Using Trigger Sessions, Techniques to Develop Powerful Forearms, Improving Your Relationship With Sugar & MORE
In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about favorite ways to develop forearms, the optimal way to program trigger sessions, top tips to help clients who have trouble with sugar, and whether a plant-based diet superior to a meat-based diet. The risk and reward of each sport. (5:12) Coca-Cola launches subscription service. (13:48) Why supplement stores are NOT a good investment. (18:10) Not all CLA (Conjugated Linoleic Acid) products are created equal. (23:46) Butcher Box debunks the myth they are grass-fed, grain-finished. (26:52) Justin’s kids say the darndest things. (28:15) The latest special offer from NCI (Nutritional Coaching Institute) for Mind Pump listeners! (30:48) Why novelty matters when it comes to rest periods between sets. (34:22) How training to failure has its place. (37:57) Why the most impactful thing on your sleep is the brightness of the light. (39:52) #Quah question #1 – What are your favorite ways to develop forearms? (43:41) #Quah question #2 – Is there an optimal way to program trigger sessions? For example, should we do similar exercises and accessory movements to the lifts we did during our heavy sessions the day before? (52:11) #Quah question #3 – What are your top tips to help clients who have trouble with sugar and tend to binge and restrict? How do I help them find a balance between being able have a little something once in a while without going crazy? (1:02:56) #Quah question #4 – Is a plant-based diet superior to a meat-based diet? (1:14:42) People Mentioned Jason Phillips (@jasonphillipsisnutrition) Instagram Jon Call (@jujimufu) Instagram Related Links/Products Mentioned December Promotion: MAPS Aesthetic ½ off! **Code “BLACK50” at checkout** You'll Think Twice About Enrolling Your Kids in Tackle Football After Watching This Chilling Ad Coca-Cola launches $10/month subscription service GNC To Close Up To 900 Stores And Cut Shopping Mall Presence In Half Impact of Conjugated Linoleic Acid (CLA) on Skeletal Muscle Metabolism. Visit Butcher Box for this month’s exclusive Mind Pump offer! ButcherBox Help Center - Can you tell me about your beef? Are you a mind Pump Listener? Get NCI’s Top Selling Thyroid Class for Free! Visit Felix Gray for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! Build Impressive Forearms with these 3 Forearm Exercises – MP TV The ONLY Forearm Workout That Matters (TRY THIS!!) | MIND PUMP Fat Gripz Official Rubberbanditz Resistance Band Set Visit Magic Spoon for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! Mind Pump Free Resources
1190: 3 Ways to Transform a Skinny Fat Body
In this episode, Sal, Adam and Justin go into detail how to transform an unhealthy "skinny fat" body. The growing epidemic of the ‘skinny fat’ population. (1:55) What are the characteristics of a ‘skinny fat’ person? (4:50) What is visceral fat and how does it impact the body? (6:45) The different types of ‘skinny fat’ people. (12:30) What is their greatest hurdle? (15:10) Strength is an indicator of health. (17:13) 3 Ways to Transform a Skinny Fat Body. #1 – Getting stronger and building muscle through resistance training. (18:20) #2 – Eating more protein. (26:20) #3 – Sleep and stress management. (37:29) Related Links/Products Mentioned December Promotion: MAPS Aesthetic ½ off! **Code “BLACK50” at checkout** The association of grip strength from midlife onwards with all-cause and cause-specific mortality over 17 years of follow-up in the Tromsø Study The Best Form of Exercise - Mind Pump How Much Protein You REALLY Need to Build Muscle & Maximize Health The Myth of Optimal Protein Intake - Mind Pump Not All Protein Is Created Equal (PROTEIN POWDER GUIDE) Does Collagen Protein Help You Build Muscle? - FREE Hardgainer Guide BEST Tips For Getting Better Sleep Before You Try Taking Melatonin Supplements Visit Felix Gray for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! Visit ChiliPad for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Code “MPOOLER” at checkout** Mind Pump Free Resources
1189: The Importance of Progressive Overload for Muscle Growth, Overcoming Gym Addiction, Helping Older People Get Back In Shape & MORE
In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about whether progressive overload is important for hypertrophy, different methods to progress and increase squat range of motion, going to the gym when hurt, routines and techniques to get a 65-year-old back into shape. The attractive quality of self-awareness. (4:14) Sal is NOT pleased with his complex. (19:26) The benefits of hemp oil and the antidotes it has helped treat. (24:49) Protein, the magic macronutrient. (29:58) How Vuori is superior to the other athleisure brands. (34:04) Do mothers and babies' brainwaves synchronize when the mother is happy? (36:20) Why is Justin borrowing cash from his son?! (40:17) Mind Pump appreciates clever branding and marketing. (42:36) Mind Pump’s take on how Kumail Nanjiani got jacked for his latest role. (46:04) Mind Pump recommends The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel on Prime Video. (50:43) #Quah question #1 – Is progressive overload as important for hypertrophy? Or is stressing the muscle as hard as you can each workout sufficient? (53:13) #Quah question #2 – They say if you are tall you are at a natural disadvantage for squats. Can you discuss different methods to progress and increase range of motion? Will I hit a point where I can’t advance any further doing high bar back squats? (1:04:55) #Quah question #3 – I’m addicted to the gym and going 6 times per week, even when I’m hurt. Is this good or bad? (1:16:05) #Quah question #4 – I want to help my 65-year-old father get back into shape. He has arthritic knees and pain in his lower back, which I believe is due to weight gain. What are some routines or techniques you would suggest to get started? (1:21:51) People Mentioned Dr. John Gottman Dr. Stefanie Cohen, DPT (@steficohen) Instagram Related Links/Products Mentioned December Promotion: MAPS Aesthetic ½ off! **Code “BLACK50” at checkout** The Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work - Book by John M. Gottman and Nan Silver Visit NED for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! Visit Vuori Clothing for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! Mothers and babies brains ‘more in tune’ when mother is happy Breweries Call Out PG&E with Blackout-Themed Beers Kumail Nanjiani reveals how he got ridiculously fit for Marvel's 'Eternals' Watch The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel - Season 1 | Prime Video MAPS Fitness Anabolic MAPS Fitness Prime Pro How To Improve Your Squat Depth - FREE Squat Like A Pro Guide Mind Pump Free Resources
1188: Why Some People Build Muscle Faster (Not Just Genetics), the Value of Adding High Reps to Your Workout, How Long to Rest Between Sets & MORE
In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about why it’s easier for some people to build muscle than others, why strength training requires more rest than hypertrophy training, if there is ever a need to go above 12 reps, and strategies to avoid burnout as a trainer. Sal is getting married!! (5:00) There is now a dating app based on genetic matching! (15:06) Mind Pump is ending their relationship with Skinny Dipped. What will Justin do?! (23:03) Good old-fashioned advice. If you follow these three steps, you will stay in the middle class. (24:12) Are Italians the world’s most healthy people? (26:30) Mind Pump talks about politics. (29:53) Did dinosaurs have feathers? (37:12) Happy 5th anniversary to Mind Pump!! Come join the celebration at Organifi HQ. (41:38) #Quah question #1 – Why do you think it’s easier for some people to build muscle than others? Does it always come down to genetics? (46:22) #Quah question #2 – Why does strength training require more rest than hypertrophy training? Or is it that it is much more demanding? (56:23) #Quah question #3 – Is there ever a need to go above 12 reps or are you wasting your time after that? (1:03:18) #Quah question #4 – What are some strategies to avoid burnout as a trainer and tips for making time to train yourself? (1:07:26) People Mentioned Christina Rice, NTP (@christinaricewellness) Instagram Jessica Rothenberg (@thetraininghour) Instagram Arthur Brooks (@arthurbrooks) Twitter Shanna Mota (@shannamota) Instagram Dr. Ben Pollack (@phdeadlift) Instagram Stan "Rhino" Efferding - CSCS (@stanefferding) Instagram Related Links/Products Mentioned December Promotion: MAPS Aesthetic ½ off! **Code “BLACK50” at checkout** Could DNA-based dating rewrite the laws of attraction? Visit Skinny Dipped for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Code “mindpump” at checkout** These Are the World’s Healthiest Nations China Cracks Down on Fentanyl. But Is It Enough to End the U.S. Epidemic? 'Beautiful' dinosaur tail found preserved in amber Visit Organifi for the exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Code “mindpump” at checkout** Visit Four Sigmatic for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Code “mindpump” at checkout** Organifi - San Diego, CA - Inc.com Are There Heavy Metals In My Protein Powder? - Organifi Mind Pump Free Resources
1187: Four Ways to Build an Impressive Back
In this episode, Sal, Adam and Justin talk about four areas to focus on and train to build an impressive back. How building an impressive back makes you stand out among the crowd. (1:40) The importance of developing a strong back evolutionary speaking and for overall health. (4:45) What muscles make up the back? (7:30) Four Ways to Build an Impressive Back. (8:40) #1 – Rowing action of the muscles of the back. (9:27) Proper row mechanics. (11:50) When people neglect rows, what do their backs look like? (19:05) #2 – Being able to do a pull-up or pull-down. (21:01) Proper pull-down mechanics. (23:57) Proper pull-up mechanics. (26:35) #3 – Extension movements to strengthen the back. (33:30) Proper mechanics and benefits of the deadlift. (34:30) Where does most chronic low back pain come from? (40:02) Proper mechanics of Good Mornings. (41:21) #4 – Stabilizing the back with proper movements. (43:38) The proper mechanics of the Farmer’s Walk. (47:25) The proper mechanics of the Suitcase Carry. (49:39) Laying the foundation for the back with active planks. (50:54) What does it look like when you don’t stabilize your back? (54:14) Related Links/Products Mentioned December Promotion: MAPS Aesthetic ½ off! **Code “BLACK50” at checkout** 4 Things You Can do to Alleviate Your Back Pain – Mind Pump Blog How to Row: Correct these Common Mistakes for Maximum Lat Development How To Properly Do The Seated Cable Row (IT MATTERS!) - MP Tv How To T-Bar Row The Right Way! (BACK BUILDER!) - MP Tv The BEST Form for One-Arm Dumbbell Row | Ben Pakulski The ONLY Way You Should Barbell Row – MP Tv How To Do A Pull Up | Banded Pull Up Regression (TRY THIS) - MP Tv How To Actually Target Your Lats With The Lat Pulldown! - MP Tv How To Do A Perfect Pull-Up (AVOID MISTAKES!) - MP Tv How to Perform a PROPER Dumbbell Pullover (Target Chest of Lats) | MIND PUMP Engage Your Lats With The Straight Arm Pulldown! (GROW YOUR BACK) - MP Tv How To Start Deadlifting (REGRESSIONS) - MP Tv Build Your Hamstrings- How to Properly do Good Mornings – MP Tv Add Size to Your Traps with Farmer Walks Kettlebell Kings Presents: Kettlebell Suitcase Carries - Kettlebells 4 Aesthetics Mind Pump TV - YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources
1186: When Cardio Prevents Muscle Gain, Adjusting Weight & Reps as You Age, Fitness Trend Predictions & MORE
In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about using lighter weight and higher reps to help prevent injury as you age, the amount of cardio can you do each week and still see muscle gain, whether it is true that if you don’t use it, you lose it, and industry bubbles that will be bursting soon. Mind Pump on reaching mainstream status and breaking the health/fitness stigmas in the process. (4:42) Cordyceps and construction workers. (15:37) Nature is crazy! (18:17) What Mind Pump is currently watching on Disney+. (20:35) How ChiliPad has disrupted the mattress market. (25:17) Mind Pump stands corrected. (28:30) 'Penis fish' taking over a California beach. (29:24) How will the movie theater industry survive in this current climate? (31:31) #Quah question #1 – My head trainer states that as you get older you should use a lighter weight and higher reps to help prevent injury from going too heavy. Is there any truth to that? (36:54) #Quah question #2 – How many hours of cardio can you do each week and still see muscle gain? (45:11) #Quah question #3 - Is it true that if you don’t use it, you lose it? (51:28) #Quah question #4 – What is a bubble in any industry that you feel will be bursting soon? (55:55) People Mentioned Nature Is Metal (@natureismetal) Instagram Related Links/Products Mentioned December Promotion: MAPS Aesthetic ½ off! **Code “BLACK50” at checkout** Visit Four Sigmatic for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Code “mindpump” at checkout** 6 Benefits of Cordyceps, All Backed by Science Watch Willow | Full Movie | Disney+ Visit ChiliPad for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Code “MPOOLER” at checkout** Report: ‘Penis fish’ take over California beach Watch Pro Football on Our Big Screens - AMC Theatres Best Methods For Building Strength & Fat Loss In Advanced Age Mind Pump Free Resources