1998: The Benefit of Rack Pulls for Back Development, How to Resume Training After Taking Time Off, the Most Effective Ab Exercises & More
In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer four Pump Head questions drawn from last Sunday's Quah post on the @mindpumpmedia Instagram page.
- Mind Pump Fit Tip: Don't be so quick to discredit bro-science! Often, it's rooted in truth, and they don't know how to explain it properly. (1:52)
- The impact of the cold plunge and the value of breath work. (10:33)
- Sal's young silly moment. (26:27)
- Horses DO NOT like Justin. (29:52)
- Why the guys recommend Magic Spoon for bulking. (34:57)
- Can cannabis be paired with fitness? (36:24)
- Why are celebrities so messed up? (38:41)
- Better sleep, bigger balls! (46:40)
- Organifi is vegan-friendly. (47:46)
- ChatGPT's CRAZY numbers! (49:29)
- A computer that can read your dreams. (54:54)
- Shout out to Robb Wolf! (58:12)
- #Quah question #1 - I've been doing conventional deadlifts for a while now and have noticed massive improvements. I've seen a lot of debate as to whether rack pulls or conventional deadlifts are better for back development. What are your thoughts on this? (59:27)
- #Quah question #2 - I want to do the advanced version of Maps 15 and I have an EZ Curl Bar at home but not a straight bar. Are there any significant differences between the two types or would I be ok using the EZ curl for the exercises? (1:03:21)
- #Quah question #3 - How can I keep my body from swinging when doing hanging leg raises due to core stability issues or is there an alternative movement to replace these? (1:08:55)
- #Quah question #4 - Should you start a MAPS program over if you had to take a week off due to illness, travel, etc., or pick up where you left off? (1:12:03)
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- Visit NED for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners!
- MAPS 15 Minutes
- Reverse Crunches
- Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube
- Mind Pump Free Resources
People Mentioned
- Wim Hof (@iceman_hof) Instagram
- Robb Wolf (@dasrobbwolf) Instagram
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