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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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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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Cutting Edge Peptide Fat Loss & Muscle Building with Alex Kikel

  • What's the deal with methylene blue? (2:02)

  • His background in the peptide space. (9:09)

  • How common is it for a professional athlete to have someone work with them who is NOT their doctor? (11:22)

  • Why he believes there is not a biological problem he cannot fix. (12:38)

  • How nicotine is protective of long COVID symptoms. (13:37)

  • The effects and benefits of nicotine. (15:12)

  • How would he program these things to an athlete? (17:48)

  • Can we counter the effects of microplastics in our brain? (21:07)

  • The common stacks for the busy entrepreneur. (25:41)

  • Earning the right to get these peptides/stacks. (32:50)

  • The common stacks for bodybuilders. (35:37)

  • His go-to growth hormone release peptides. (55:53)

  • Favorite healing peptides. (57:00)

  • Are GLP-1s being used pre-contest in the bodybuilding world? (1:01:44)

  • Breaking down the libido-enhancing PT-141 peptide. (1:05:32)

  • His thoughts on artificial sweeteners. (1:07:25)

  • Why he believes our world is in a renaissance right now. (1:08:53)

  • Being open to EVERYTHING. (1:10:42)

  • What's he pumped up about? (1:14:45)

  • His take on longevity experts, like Bryan Johnson. (1:16:26)

  • His case against sunscreens. (1:18:48)

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Cutting Edge Peptide Fat Loss & Muscle Building with Alex Kikel

  • What's the deal with methylene blue? (2:02)

  • His background in the peptide space. (9:09)

  • How common is it for a professional athlete to have someone work with them who is NOT their doctor? (11:22)

  • Why he believes there is not a biological problem he cannot fix. (12:38)

  • How nicotine is protective of long COVID symptoms. (13:37)

  • The effects and benefits of nicotine. (15:12)

  • How would he program these things to an athlete? (17:48)

  • Can we counter the effects of microplastics in our brain? (21:07)

  • The common stacks for the busy entrepreneur. (25:41)

  • Earning the right to get these peptides/stacks. (32:50)

  • The common stacks for bodybuilders. (35:37)

  • His go-to growth hormone release peptides. (55:53)

  • Favorite healing peptides. (57:00)

  • Are GLP-1s being used pre-contest in the bodybuilding world? (1:01:44)

  • Breaking down the libido-enhancing PT-141 peptide. (1:05:32)

  • His thoughts on artificial sweeteners. (1:07:25)

  • Why he believes our world is in a renaissance right now. (1:08:53)

  • Being open to EVERYTHING. (1:10:42)

  • What's he pumped up about? (1:14:45)

  • His take on longevity experts, like Bryan Johnson. (1:16:26)

  • His case against sunscreens. (1:18:48)

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  • Mind Pump Fit Tip: Stop your full-body or split routine now! It might be killing your gains! (2:14)

  • Do you want to eat more, bump your calories, and protein? Eat grass-fed! (22:57)

  • Brain cancer and diet. (26:07)

  • Sal's beefy. (33:33)

  • The impact of group coaching. (36:28)

  • "You got really nice skin bro." (40:24)

  • The age of the AI influencer. (42:21)

  • The Christianity explosion. (49:49)

  • #ListenerLive question #1 – Do you have any information about the impact of weightlifting/resistance training on liver function tests? (54:38)

  • #ListenerLive question #2 – What foods would you recommend eating during a bulk to avoid digestive discomfort? Do you have any advice for improving grip strength or preventing this discomfort? (1:02:15)

  • #ListenerLive question #3 – Have you guys had any clients with hyper-mobility issues, and can you offer any insight on dos and don'ts on how to train/help someone stay safe and still get strong with this issue? (1:16:30)

  • #ListenerLive question #4 – How can I hack my mindset? (1:26:40)

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  • Mind Pump Fit Tip: Stop your full-body or split routine now! It might be killing your gains! (2:14)

  • Do you want to eat more, bump your calories, and protein? Eat grass-fed! (22:57)

  • Brain cancer and diet. (26:07)

  • Sal's beefy. (33:33)

  • The impact of group coaching. (36:28)

  • "You got really nice skin bro." (40:24)

  • The age of the AI influencer. (42:21)

  • The Christianity explosion. (49:49)

  • #ListenerLive question #1 – Do you have any information about the impact of weightlifting/resistance training on liver function tests? (54:38)

  • #ListenerLive question #2 – What foods would you recommend eating during a bulk to avoid digestive discomfort? Do you have any advice for improving grip strength or preventing this discomfort? (1:02:15)

  • #ListenerLive question #3 – Have you guys had any clients with hyper-mobility issues, and can you offer any insight on dos and don'ts on how to train/help someone stay safe and still get strong with this issue? (1:16:30)

  • #ListenerLive question #4 – How can I hack my mindset? (1:26:40)

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  • Mind Pump Fit Tip: The five BEST sources of protein for bodybuilding. (1:44)

  • What body types have advantages with certain lifts? (21:38)

  • Mind Pump's Vuori favorites. (31:29)

  • Probiotics and cognitive function. (36:39)

  • We need to normalize parasites. (40:20)

  • Fun Facts with Justin: What color is crab blood? (43:21)

  • Exercise and dementia. (46:33)

  • Transform your body in 90 days! (51:02)

  • #Quah question #1 – I've been a yo-yo dieter for years. I'm doing MAPS Starter and have maybe 50lbs to lose. Should I do this in a bulk or cut? (55:13)

  • #Quah question #2 – What is the best way to warm up for a full-body workout? I'm older and need a few sets to warm up before I begin a muscle group. How can I warm up and not double my time in the gym? (58:33)

  • #Quah question #3 – Have you guys ever trained someone with scoliosis? Are there any exercises to avoid, and If so, can you guys recommend replacements to get similar benefits? (1:01:50)

  • #Quah question #4 – I have terrible arthritis in my shoulders. It prevents me from doing back squats, I can't hold the barbell on my back. I've replaced back squats with Zercher and/or front squats, or squats with the safety bar. Are these effective? (1:03:47)

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  • Mind Pump Fit Tip: The five BEST sources of protein for bodybuilding. (1:44)

  • What body types have advantages with certain lifts? (21:38)

  • Mind Pump's Vuori favorites. (31:29)

  • Probiotics and cognitive function. (36:39)

  • We need to normalize parasites. (40:20)

  • Fun Facts with Justin: What color is crab blood? (43:21)

  • Exercise and dementia. (46:33)

  • Transform your body in 90 days! (51:02)

  • #Quah question #1 – I've been a yo-yo dieter for years. I'm doing MAPS Starter and have maybe 50lbs to lose. Should I do this in a bulk or cut? (55:13)

  • #Quah question #2 – What is the best way to warm up for a full-body workout? I'm older and need a few sets to warm up before I begin a muscle group. How can I warm up and not double my time in the gym? (58:33)

  • #Quah question #3 – Have you guys ever trained someone with scoliosis? Are there any exercises to avoid, and If so, can you guys recommend replacements to get similar benefits? (1:01:50)

  • #Quah question #4 – I have terrible arthritis in my shoulders. It prevents me from doing back squats, I can't hold the barbell on my back. I've replaced back squats with Zercher and/or front squats, or squats with the safety bar. Are these effective? (1:03:47)

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Stop Trying to Get Your Kids in Shape! Do This Instead!

  • Stop trying to get your kids in shape! Try these 6 methods instead. (1:38)

  • #1 - Be the example. (2:15)

  • #2 - Foster a good relationship with exercise and eating healthy. (9:43)

  • #3 - Give them options consisting of protein, something new, something they love. (17:22)

  • #4 - Use bodyweight and suspension trainers. (25:17)

  • #5 - Play with them. (27:03)

  • #6 - Reduce screen time with time limits. (31:57)

  • Questions:

  • I have dual custody, and my ex doesn't agree with my approach to health and fitness. How do you suggest navigating this? (39:47)

  • How do I turn the ship with my teenage kids? (43:44)

  • My kids are picky eaters. Do you have any strategies? (50:46)

  • What are some healthy snack ideas for on-the-go? (52:27)

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Stop Trying to Get Your Kids in Shape! Do This Instead!

  • Stop trying to get your kids in shape! Try these 6 methods instead. (1:38)

  • #1 - Be the example. (2:15)

  • #2 - Foster a good relationship with exercise and eating healthy. (9:43)

  • #3 - Give them options consisting of protein, something new, something they love. (17:22)

  • #4 - Use bodyweight and suspension trainers. (25:17)

  • #5 - Play with them. (27:03)

  • #6 - Reduce screen time with time limits. (31:57)

  • Questions:

  • I have dual custody, and my ex doesn't agree with my approach to health and fitness. How do you suggest navigating this? (39:47)

  • How do I turn the ship with my teenage kids? (43:44)

  • My kids are picky eaters. Do you have any strategies? (50:46)

  • What are some healthy snack ideas for on-the-go? (52:27)

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In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin coach four Pump Heads via Zoom.

  • Mind Pump Fit Tip: Five weird & proven hacks to SPEED up recovery. (2:46)

  • Why you MUST have high standards when it comes to your supplements. (14:55)

  • Muscle dysmorphia. (20:55)

  • The Cola Wars saga. (24:47)

  • Any guesses on how Sal injured his hamstring? (27:00)

  • Surprising foods that contain red dyes. (31:25)

  • An alarming recent study on long COVID. (35:38)

  • Kids say and do the darndest things. (38:03)

  • Shout out to the Whole-Brain Child book. (39:42)

  • #ListenerLive question #1 – Is there a way to bridge this 'sleep debt' gap to push through a training plateau? (53:26)

  • #ListenerLive question #2 – What can I do to minimize forearm pain without sacrificing my workout progress? (1:04:43)

  • #ListenerLive question #3 – Any advice on injury management, powerlifting, mobility, and where to go from here from an SI joint injury? (1:10:01)

  • #ListenerLive question #4 – I went for my annual checkup and my PCP said my creatinine levels were slightly elevated so I should stop taking creatine. Any thoughts on this? (1:21:19)

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In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin coach four Pump Heads via Zoom.

  • Mind Pump Fit Tip: Five weird & proven hacks to SPEED up recovery. (2:46)

  • Why you MUST have high standards when it comes to your supplements. (14:55)

  • Muscle dysmorphia. (20:55)

  • The Cola Wars saga. (24:47)

  • Any guesses on how Sal injured his hamstring? (27:00)

  • Surprising foods that contain red dyes. (31:25)

  • An alarming recent study on long COVID. (35:38)

  • Kids say and do the darndest things. (38:03)

  • Shout out to the Whole-Brain Child book. (39:42)

  • #ListenerLive question #1 – Is there a way to bridge this 'sleep debt' gap to push through a training plateau? (53:26)

  • #ListenerLive question #2 – What can I do to minimize forearm pain without sacrificing my workout progress? (1:04:43)

  • #ListenerLive question #3 – Any advice on injury management, powerlifting, mobility, and where to go from here from an SI joint injury? (1:10:01)

  • #ListenerLive question #4 – I went for my annual checkup and my PCP said my creatinine levels were slightly elevated so I should stop taking creatine. Any thoughts on this? (1:21:19)

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Published 2025-03-03

2545: Transform Your Body in 90 Days

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Get Crazy Results in 90 Days! | MAPS Transform

  • If you want your body to adapt and change, you must do it the RIGHT way! (1:59)

  • Breaking down how you can get CRAZY results in 90 days:

  • First 30 Days (8:18)

  • Start SLOW (maximize adaptation and minimize recovery time)

  • Five workout days a week

  • Reverse diet

  • Second 30 Days (17:07)

  • Increase volume and intensity (takes more to trigger growth, move to a general split, sets are up with bulk and down with cut)

  • Cut down workouts to 4 days a week

  • Mini cuts mini bulks for diet

  • Third 30 Days (23:38)

  • Move to full body (muscle-sparing)

  • Cut down workouts to 3 days a week

  • All cut for diet

  • Add cardio

  • Get MAPS Transform today! (31:19)

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Get Crazy Results in 90 Days! | MAPS Transform

  • If you want your body to adapt and change, you must do it the RIGHT way! (1:59)

  • Breaking down how you can get CRAZY results in 90 days:

  • First 30 Days (8:18)

  • Start SLOW (maximize adaptation and minimize recovery time)

  • Five workout days a week

  • Reverse diet

  • Second 30 Days (17:07)

  • Increase volume and intensity (takes more to trigger growth, move to a general split, sets are up with bulk and down with cut)

  • Cut down workouts to 4 days a week

  • Mini cuts mini bulks for diet

  • Third 30 Days (23:38)

  • Move to full body (muscle-sparing)

  • Cut down workouts to 3 days a week

  • All cut for diet

  • Add cardio

  • Get MAPS Transform today! (31:19)

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  • Mind Pump Fit Tip: Five SNEAKY and EASY ways to BOOST protein intake. (1:48)

  • Three PROVEN movements to increase your push press. (19:37)

  • Grip strength and its association with longevity. (29:04)

  • Is AI making us dumber? (33:47)

  • Four proven ingredients for a happy, lasting marriage. (36:00)

  • An option when you can't get your veggies in. (43:39)

  • Weird Science with Sal: Rupert's Drop. (44:57)

  • Natural formations that look REAL. (49:37)

  • #ListenerLive question #1 – Why can't I lean down and get better muscle definition? (55:18)

  • #ListenerLive question #2 – Does metabolism adapt upwards? (1:07:41)

  • #ListenerLive question #3 – What specific movements can I do with my client that can help her regain that ability to do hip flexion? (1:17:18)

  • #ListenerLive question #4 – Any guidance on calorie targets for someone of my height and activity level? (1:29:05)

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  • Mind Pump Fit Tip: Five SNEAKY and EASY ways to BOOST protein intake. (1:48)

  • Three PROVEN movements to increase your push press. (19:37)

  • Grip strength and its association with longevity. (29:04)

  • Is AI making us dumber? (33:47)

  • Four proven ingredients for a happy, lasting marriage. (36:00)

  • An option when you can't get your veggies in. (43:39)

  • Weird Science with Sal: Rupert's Drop. (44:57)

  • Natural formations that look REAL. (49:37)

  • #ListenerLive question #1 – Why can't I lean down and get better muscle definition? (55:18)

  • #ListenerLive question #2 – Does metabolism adapt upwards? (1:07:41)

  • #ListenerLive question #3 – What specific movements can I do with my client that can help her regain that ability to do hip flexion? (1:17:18)

  • #ListenerLive question #4 – Any guidance on calorie targets for someone of my height and activity level? (1:29:05)

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In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer four Pump Head questions from the Sunday @mindpumpmedia Quah post.

  • Mind Pump Fit Tip: If you follow scientific studies to determine what to do for fat loss and muscle gain, STOP NOW! Consider these things first. (1:42)

  • The interesting side effect of customers who consume LMNT. (24:01)

  • Don't be afraid of some germs. (26:24)

  • Encouraging signs when it comes to government policies on health. (31:09)

  • Sex and poor health correlation. (38:36)

  • The #1 predictor of child abuse. (40:11)

  • Why do people end up in divorce? (43:08)

  • Caldera is NOT just for men. (52:01)

  • #Quah question #1 – Do trigger sessions still send the signal to build muscle and speed up metabolism? (54:33)

  • #Quah question #2 – When should you consider "eating back" your burned calories? (57:54)

  • #Quah question #3 – Do you recommend any kind of break from training? (1:00:35)

  • #Quah question #4 – I have 3 consecutive days off a week. I want to try full-body workouts, but is training full-body 3 days in a row a smart idea? I currently do legs and biceps on Monday, chest and triceps on Tuesdays, and back & biceps on Wednesdays. (1:04:01)

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In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer four Pump Head questions from the Sunday @mindpumpmedia Quah post.

  • Mind Pump Fit Tip: If you follow scientific studies to determine what to do for fat loss and muscle gain, STOP NOW! Consider these things first. (1:42)

  • The interesting side effect of customers who consume LMNT. (24:01)

  • Don't be afraid of some germs. (26:24)

  • Encouraging signs when it comes to government policies on health. (31:09)

  • Sex and poor health correlation. (38:36)

  • The #1 predictor of child abuse. (40:11)

  • Why do people end up in divorce? (43:08)

  • Caldera is NOT just for men. (52:01)

  • #Quah question #1 – Do trigger sessions still send the signal to build muscle and speed up metabolism? (54:33)

  • #Quah question #2 – When should you consider "eating back" your burned calories? (57:54)

  • #Quah question #3 – Do you recommend any kind of break from training? (1:00:35)

  • #Quah question #4 – I have 3 consecutive days off a week. I want to try full-body workouts, but is training full-body 3 days in a row a smart idea? I currently do legs and biceps on Monday, chest and triceps on Tuesdays, and back & biceps on Wednesdays. (1:04:01)

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5 Steps You Can Take to Get Back into Shape Fast

  • 5 Steps You Can Take to Get Back into Shape Fast

  • #1 - Eat more protein. (1:30)

  • #2 - Lift weights (most days). (9:17)

  • #3 - Walk after every meal. (15:17)

  • #4 - Go to bed early. (19:07)

  • #5 - Hire a coach. (21:20)

  • Questions:

  • Why is the fail rate so high for getting back into shape? (24:50)

  • Is running a good way to get back into shape? (27:05)

  • Should I start my fitness journey with a long fast? (29:11)

  • What is the success rate for gym vs at-home workouts? (30:15)

  • I have a lot of weight to lose. Should I lose weight first then build or vice versa? (32:19)

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5 Steps You Can Take to Get Back into Shape Fast

  • 5 Steps You Can Take to Get Back into Shape Fast

  • #1 - Eat more protein. (1:30)

  • #2 - Lift weights (most days). (9:17)

  • #3 - Walk after every meal. (15:17)

  • #4 - Go to bed early. (19:07)

  • #5 - Hire a coach. (21:20)

  • Questions:

  • Why is the fail rate so high for getting back into shape? (24:50)

  • Is running a good way to get back into shape? (27:05)

  • Should I start my fitness journey with a long fast? (29:11)

  • What is the success rate for gym vs at-home workouts? (30:15)

  • I have a lot of weight to lose. Should I lose weight first then build or vice versa? (32:19)

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In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin coach three Pump Heads via Zoom.

  • Mind Pump Fit Tip: Here is the ONE strength-building technique NONE of you are doing that is killing your progress. (2:27)

  • The most important thing to consider when training your kids. (18:53)

  • Turbocharge collagen production in your skin with red-light therapy. (27:40)

  • Cluster vs. traditional sets. (29:17)

  • Shout out to Ben Bruno! (33:32)

  • Adam has a gift for numbers. (35:23)

  • Look out for parasites! (38:10)

  • The grossest thing you have dealt with as a parent. (41:14)

  • The ultimate scam artist. (47:29)

  • GHK-Cu benefits the skin. (50:55)

  • #ListenerLive question #1 – Are my workouts too long? I am averaging 2 hours. (54:04)

  • #ListenerLive question #2 – You guys always talk about 'muscle memory'. Is there 'fat' memory? Would that explain weight gain and how easily people gain weight back? (1:06:51)

  • #ListenerLive question #3 – How would you help someone lose over 100lbs and get absolutely jacked? (1:14:39)

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In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin coach three Pump Heads via Zoom.

  • Mind Pump Fit Tip: Here is the ONE strength-building technique NONE of you are doing that is killing your progress. (2:27)

  • The most important thing to consider when training your kids. (18:53)

  • Turbocharge collagen production in your skin with red-light therapy. (27:40)

  • Cluster vs. traditional sets. (29:17)

  • Shout out to Ben Bruno! (33:32)

  • Adam has a gift for numbers. (35:23)

  • Look out for parasites! (38:10)

  • The grossest thing you have dealt with as a parent. (41:14)

  • The ultimate scam artist. (47:29)

  • GHK-Cu benefits the skin. (50:55)

  • #ListenerLive question #1 – Are my workouts too long? I am averaging 2 hours. (54:04)

  • #ListenerLive question #2 – You guys always talk about 'muscle memory'. Is there 'fat' memory? Would that explain weight gain and how easily people gain weight back? (1:06:51)

  • #ListenerLive question #3 – How would you help someone lose over 100lbs and get absolutely jacked? (1:14:39)

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Ranking the Top 5 Techniques to Maximize Chest Gains and Growth

  • Ranking the Top 5 Techniques to Maximize Chest Gains and Growth. (1:18)

  • Fight the negative portion PROPERLY. (1:34)

  • Drive hands together on all chest presses. (8:33)

  • Focus on the stretch on all fly movements. (12:14)

  • Rotate palms down for max squeeze. (15:03)

  • When putting your chest workout together, go in this order: upper, middle, lower, isolation. (17:03)

  • How would you rank them? (21:35)

  • Questions:

  • Does a big bench press equal a big chest? (24:12)

  • How many sets per week should I do for the chest? (26:56)

  • Should women worry about chest training? (31:10)

  • Are pushups a good chest exercise? (34:08)

  • Any chest training advice for those with shoulder pain? (36:41)

  • Can you please compare dumbbells vs barbells vs machines for the chest? (39:40)

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Ranking the Top 5 Techniques to Maximize Chest Gains and Growth

  • Ranking the Top 5 Techniques to Maximize Chest Gains and Growth. (1:18)

  • Fight the negative portion PROPERLY. (1:34)

  • Drive hands together on all chest presses. (8:33)

  • Focus on the stretch on all fly movements. (12:14)

  • Rotate palms down for max squeeze. (15:03)

  • When putting your chest workout together, go in this order: upper, middle, lower, isolation. (17:03)

  • How would you rank them? (21:35)

  • Questions:

  • Does a big bench press equal a big chest? (24:12)

  • How many sets per week should I do for the chest? (26:56)

  • Should women worry about chest training? (31:10)

  • Are pushups a good chest exercise? (34:08)

  • Any chest training advice for those with shoulder pain? (36:41)

  • Can you please compare dumbbells vs barbells vs machines for the chest? (39:40)

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  • Mind Pump Fit Tip: Don't get that surgery!!! You could be making a huge mistake! Consider and listen to these 4 factors to make a better decision. (1:51)

  • Static stretching combined with Brain.fm. (23:57)

  • TVs look A LOT different these days. (28:30)

  • The importance and value of maintaining exercise as you age. (29:16)

  • Life expectancy trends of different countries. (31:35)

  • Addressing the viral GLP-1 fear tactics. (33:46)

  • The powerful tool of having coaches in your corner. (43:19)

  • What's more interesting than people? (44:32)

  • The evolution of gyms. (48:16)

  • Justin's a workhorse. (51:02)

  • #ListenerLive question #1 – I'm stuck in this 4-day split routine and not seeing the results I want. Any advice on how to bust out of this rut? (57:12)

  • #ListenerLive question #2 – I am not seeing the physical results I'd like to after turning 40. Any advice on how to get out of this dad bod? (1:18:45)

  • #ListenerLive question #3 – Any wisdom you guys can offer on the next steps in my own training and coaching business? (1:31:19)

  • #ListenerLive question #4 – I got the gastric sleeve last year. Any recommendations on how to get more protein in? (1:40:55)

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  • Mind Pump Fit Tip: Don't get that surgery!!! You could be making a huge mistake! Consider and listen to these 4 factors to make a better decision. (1:51)

  • Static stretching combined with Brain.fm. (23:57)

  • TVs look A LOT different these days. (28:30)

  • The importance and value of maintaining exercise as you age. (29:16)

  • Life expectancy trends of different countries. (31:35)

  • Addressing the viral GLP-1 fear tactics. (33:46)

  • The powerful tool of having coaches in your corner. (43:19)

  • What's more interesting than people? (44:32)

  • The evolution of gyms. (48:16)

  • Justin's a workhorse. (51:02)

  • #ListenerLive question #1 – I'm stuck in this 4-day split routine and not seeing the results I want. Any advice on how to bust out of this rut? (57:12)

  • #ListenerLive question #2 – I am not seeing the physical results I'd like to after turning 40. Any advice on how to get out of this dad bod? (1:18:45)

  • #ListenerLive question #3 – Any wisdom you guys can offer on the next steps in my own training and coaching business? (1:31:19)

  • #ListenerLive question #4 – I got the gastric sleeve last year. Any recommendations on how to get more protein in? (1:40:55)

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  • Mind Pump Fit Tip: The pros and cons of group fitness coaching. (2:05)

  • How much exercise do you really need to build muscle? (23:50)

  • Sleep's impact on an athlete's performance. (28:31)

  • Big Food vs. GLP-1s. (37:04)

  • Don't fall for this scam. (46:40)

  • An Eastern medicine approach to avoid waking up in the middle of the night. (48:43)

  • What prevents child predators? (53:39)

  • #Quah question #1 – You guys are always giving great advice on fat loss, but can we get some rapid-fire tips for the hard gainers? (56:01)

  • #Quah question #2 – How do I tell if a coach is worth the investment if the only option is online? (1:01:36)

  • #Quah question #3 – I've seen lots of ads for beef organ supplements for women. Is that something good for females? And if so, what is a good reputable company to go through? (1:03:55)

  • #Quah question #4 – What's your all-time favorite exercise to perform? (1:06:29)

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  • Mind Pump Fit Tip: The pros and cons of group fitness coaching. (2:05)

  • How much exercise do you really need to build muscle? (23:50)

  • Sleep's impact on an athlete's performance. (28:31)

  • Big Food vs. GLP-1s. (37:04)

  • Don't fall for this scam. (46:40)

  • An Eastern medicine approach to avoid waking up in the middle of the night. (48:43)

  • What prevents child predators? (53:39)

  • #Quah question #1 – You guys are always giving great advice on fat loss, but can we get some rapid-fire tips for the hard gainers? (56:01)

  • #Quah question #2 – How do I tell if a coach is worth the investment if the only option is online? (1:01:36)

  • #Quah question #3 – I've seen lots of ads for beef organ supplements for women. Is that something good for females? And if so, what is a good reputable company to go through? (1:03:55)

  • #Quah question #4 – What's your all-time favorite exercise to perform? (1:06:29)

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The 5 Secret Advantages of Old Experienced Lifters

  • The 5 Secret Advantages of Old Experienced Lifters. (1:34)

  • #1 - You can get the same or better results with lighter weight. (1:54)

  • #2 - Muscle memory. (10:32)

  • #3 - Keeping muscle requires far less work. (18:28)

  • #4 - The difference between you and your peers becomes massive. (24:22)

  • #5 - You know your body. (30:15)

  • Questions:

  • Can new/older lifters build muscle like younger lifters? (35:54)

  • At what age should someone stop lifting heavy? (38:51)

  • Are machines better for older lifters? (42:39)

  • How should an older lifter eat? (45:33)

  • What are the best supplements for older lifters? (47:00)

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The 5 Secret Advantages of Old Experienced Lifters

  • The 5 Secret Advantages of Old Experienced Lifters. (1:34)

  • #1 - You can get the same or better results with lighter weight. (1:54)

  • #2 - Muscle memory. (10:32)

  • #3 - Keeping muscle requires far less work. (18:28)

  • #4 - The difference between you and your peers becomes massive. (24:22)

  • #5 - You know your body. (30:15)

  • Questions:

  • Can new/older lifters build muscle like younger lifters? (35:54)

  • At what age should someone stop lifting heavy? (38:51)

  • Are machines better for older lifters? (42:39)

  • How should an older lifter eat? (45:33)

  • What are the best supplements for older lifters? (47:00)

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  • Visit Meal One by Kreatures of Habit for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! ** 25% off your first purchase sitewide! Discount Auto-apply at checkout! **

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In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin coach three Pump Heads via Zoom.

  • Mind Pump Fit Tip: The downfall of the fitness industry: DON'T listen to people who do these three things. (2:34)

  • The #1 benefit of personal training. (23:19)

  • Introducing MAPS Transformation. (27:27)

  • Why is poor sleep so common? (32:39)

  • The flaw in the recent Jeff Nippard strict vs. cheat curl study. (39:02)

  • How some people value how they look more than the way they perform. (41:26)

  • The recent cultural shift to patriotism. (46:30)

  • Why pure CBD sucks. (52:08)

  • #ListenerLive question #1 – How do I maximize muscle gain 11 months before my next competition? (56:36)

  • #ListenerLive question #2 – Do you have any suggestions for people working through your MAPS programs who experience chronic pain? (1:11:41)

  • #ListenerLive question #3 – How do I know if I'm training to failure or not? (1:19:17)

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In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin coach three Pump Heads via Zoom.

  • Mind Pump Fit Tip: The downfall of the fitness industry: DON'T listen to people who do these three things. (2:34)

  • The #1 benefit of personal training. (23:19)

  • Introducing MAPS Transformation. (27:27)

  • Why is poor sleep so common? (32:39)

  • The flaw in the recent Jeff Nippard strict vs. cheat curl study. (39:02)

  • How some people value how they look more than the way they perform. (41:26)

  • The recent cultural shift to patriotism. (46:30)

  • Why pure CBD sucks. (52:08)

  • #ListenerLive question #1 – How do I maximize muscle gain 11 months before my next competition? (56:36)

  • #ListenerLive question #2 – Do you have any suggestions for people working through your MAPS programs who experience chronic pain? (1:11:41)

  • #ListenerLive question #3 – How do I know if I'm training to failure or not? (1:19:17)

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If Someone Wants to Go from Dad Bod to Fit at 40, What Are the First 7 Steps They Should Take?

  • If someone wants to go from dad bod to fit at 40, what are the first 7 steps they should take?

  • #1 - Lift weights. (1:08)

  • #2 - Eat ONLY real food. (6:11)

  • #3 - Eat protein first. (8:20)

  • #4 - Eat veggies second for every meal. (13:18)

  • #5 - Get consistent sleep. (16:37)

  • #6 - Check hormones. (19:38)

  • #7 - Ignore scale and mirror, focus on health and performance. (23:25)

  • Questions (Diet, Training, & Lifestyle):

  • How do I build a simple meal plan that helps me lose fat without feeling like I'm starving all the time? (26:06)

  • Do I need to completely cut out beer and junk food, or is there a way to enjoy them in moderation? (29:32)

  • What's the best workout plan for someone in their 40s who hasn't exercised regularly in years? (32:50)

  • How often should I train each week to lose fat and build muscle without overdoing it? (34:31)

  • Should I be lifting heavy weights at 40, or is it safer to stick with bodyweight exercises? (36:06)

  • I feel stiff and sore after workouts. How can I improve my recovery and flexibility at this age? (38:28)

  • How do I stay consistent with my fitness goals when work and family responsibilities take up most of my time? (40:29)

  • What's the best way to involve my family in this fitness journey so I don't feel like I'm doing it alone? (43:29)

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If Someone Wants to Go from Dad Bod to Fit at 40, What Are the First 7 Steps They Should Take?

  • If someone wants to go from dad bod to fit at 40, what are the first 7 steps they should take?

  • #1 - Lift weights. (1:08)

  • #2 - Eat ONLY real food. (6:11)

  • #3 - Eat protein first. (8:20)

  • #4 - Eat veggies second for every meal. (13:18)

  • #5 - Get consistent sleep. (16:37)

  • #6 - Check hormones. (19:38)

  • #7 - Ignore scale and mirror, focus on health and performance. (23:25)

  • Questions (Diet, Training, & Lifestyle):

  • How do I build a simple meal plan that helps me lose fat without feeling like I'm starving all the time? (26:06)

  • Do I need to completely cut out beer and junk food, or is there a way to enjoy them in moderation? (29:32)

  • What's the best workout plan for someone in their 40s who hasn't exercised regularly in years? (32:50)

  • How often should I train each week to lose fat and build muscle without overdoing it? (34:31)

  • Should I be lifting heavy weights at 40, or is it safer to stick with bodyweight exercises? (36:06)

  • I feel stiff and sore after workouts. How can I improve my recovery and flexibility at this age? (38:28)

  • How do I stay consistent with my fitness goals when work and family responsibilities take up most of my time? (40:29)

  • What's the best way to involve my family in this fitness journey so I don't feel like I'm doing it alone? (43:29)

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In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin coach four Pump Heads via Zoom.

  • Mind Pump Fit Tip: The top 5 plateau busters! (1:48)

  • Cheat vs. strict curls. Which are better for progress? (20:11)

  • Omega-3s can slow the aging process. (27:39)

  • Real vs lab-created shilajit. (30:29)

  • Creatine and head trauma. (34:54)

  • Cannabis legalization/rehab increase. (36:56)

  • Scary smartphone statistics. (48:56)

  • #ListenerLive question #1 – Is it bad to lift a Rate of Perceived Exertion (RPE) of 8 or 9 every time I workout? (52:53)

  • #ListenerLive question #2 – I've hit my protein target easily at 1600-1700 calories. However, I am not reaching the 2633 caloric target. Am I okay to continue or should I try to hit the 2633 target too? (1:06:04)

  • #ListenerLive question #3 – As an "athlete," would I be good to just run Performance/Performance 15 forever? (1:12:20)

  • #ListenerLive question #4 – Do you think autoimmunity, Hashimoto's in particular, makes it difficult to build muscle? (1:20:40)

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In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin coach four Pump Heads via Zoom.

  • Mind Pump Fit Tip: The top 5 plateau busters! (1:48)

  • Cheat vs. strict curls. Which are better for progress? (20:11)

  • Omega-3s can slow the aging process. (27:39)

  • Real vs lab-created shilajit. (30:29)

  • Creatine and head trauma. (34:54)

  • Cannabis legalization/rehab increase. (36:56)

  • Scary smartphone statistics. (48:56)

  • #ListenerLive question #1 – Is it bad to lift a Rate of Perceived Exertion (RPE) of 8 or 9 every time I workout? (52:53)

  • #ListenerLive question #2 – I've hit my protein target easily at 1600-1700 calories. However, I am not reaching the 2633 caloric target. Am I okay to continue or should I try to hit the 2633 target too? (1:06:04)

  • #ListenerLive question #3 – As an "athlete," would I be good to just run Performance/Performance 15 forever? (1:12:20)

  • #ListenerLive question #4 – Do you think autoimmunity, Hashimoto's in particular, makes it difficult to build muscle? (1:20:40)

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  • Mind Pump Fit Tip: The BEST style of workout if you only have 3 days a week to try to burn fat, build muscle, and get lean. (2:05)

  • More ALARMING news on microplastics. (17:57)

  • Probiotics to improve the body's immune system. (29:01)

  • Justin's training philosophy going into his upcoming YouTube series. (32:15)

  • The startling progression of Sal's bag and what's currently in it. (42:30)

  • Mind Pump is looking for trainers. Apply today! (45:20)

  • Magnus Carlsen is a SPECIAL mind. (48:10)

  • Justin's "Uncle Rico" moment. (53:21)

  • #Quah question #1 – What are the best mobility movements for someone sitting at a desk for 8+ hours a day? (58:45)

  • #Quah question #2 – I am training for a Hyrox, what MAPS program would be best for training? (1:03:10)

  • #Quah question #3 – My neck and upper traps are tight. Every time I try to do your mobility stuff like wall slides and handcuffs with rotation, it makes it worse. What should I do? (1:07:02)

  • #Quah question #4 – What's the difference between prebiotics and probiotics? Should you be taking both? Thoughts on prebiotic sodas? Are they worth it? (1:11:34)

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  • Mind Pump Fit Tip: The BEST style of workout if you only have 3 days a week to try to burn fat, build muscle, and get lean. (2:05)

  • More ALARMING news on microplastics. (17:57)

  • Probiotics to improve the body's immune system. (29:01)

  • Justin's training philosophy going into his upcoming YouTube series. (32:15)

  • The startling progression of Sal's bag and what's currently in it. (42:30)

  • Mind Pump is looking for trainers. Apply today! (45:20)

  • Magnus Carlsen is a SPECIAL mind. (48:10)

  • Justin's "Uncle Rico" moment. (53:21)

  • #Quah question #1 – What are the best mobility movements for someone sitting at a desk for 8+ hours a day? (58:45)

  • #Quah question #2 – I am training for a Hyrox, what MAPS program would be best for training? (1:03:10)

  • #Quah question #3 – My neck and upper traps are tight. Every time I try to do your mobility stuff like wall slides and handcuffs with rotation, it makes it worse. What should I do? (1:07:02)

  • #Quah question #4 – What's the difference between prebiotics and probiotics? Should you be taking both? Thoughts on prebiotic sodas? Are they worth it? (1:11:34)

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STOP Trying to Go From 30% to 10% Body Fat & DO THESE 3 Things Instead!

  • The BIGGEST mistake people make when trying to do this. (1:08)

  • Changing your approach. (3:09)

  • STOP Trying to Go From 30% Body Fat To 10% Body Fat & DO THESE 3 Things Instead!

  • #1 - Get stronger. (5:47)

  • #2 - Get healthier. (9:50)

  • #3 - Change your relationship with food. (16:50)

  • Questions:

  • How many calories should I be eating to lose fat without starving myself? (26:59)

  • How do I figure out how much protein, carbs, and fat I should be eating? (29:29)

  • Do I need to completely cut out carbs to get lean, or is there a smarter way? (31:45)

  • What are the best foods to keep me full while I'm trying to lose weight? (34:04)

  • How do I deal with cravings? I keep wanting snacks even though I'm trying to stay on track! (36:07)

  • Does intermittent fasting really work, or is it just another fad? (38:50)

  • Is it okay to have a cheat meal every week, or will that totally mess up my progress? (40:59)

  • How do I stick to my diet when I eat out with friends or family? (44:44)

  • Should I be taking any supplements to help burn fat or build muscle while I'm dieting? (46:25)

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STOP Trying to Go From 30% to 10% Body Fat & DO THESE 3 Things Instead!

  • The BIGGEST mistake people make when trying to do this. (1:08)

  • Changing your approach. (3:09)

  • STOP Trying to Go From 30% Body Fat To 10% Body Fat & DO THESE 3 Things Instead!

  • #1 - Get stronger. (5:47)

  • #2 - Get healthier. (9:50)

  • #3 - Change your relationship with food. (16:50)

  • Questions:

  • How many calories should I be eating to lose fat without starving myself? (26:59)

  • How do I figure out how much protein, carbs, and fat I should be eating? (29:29)

  • Do I need to completely cut out carbs to get lean, or is there a smarter way? (31:45)

  • What are the best foods to keep me full while I'm trying to lose weight? (34:04)

  • How do I deal with cravings? I keep wanting snacks even though I'm trying to stay on track! (36:07)

  • Does intermittent fasting really work, or is it just another fad? (38:50)

  • Is it okay to have a cheat meal every week, or will that totally mess up my progress? (40:59)

  • How do I stick to my diet when I eat out with friends or family? (44:44)

  • Should I be taking any supplements to help burn fat or build muscle while I'm dieting? (46:25)

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In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin coach four Pump Heads via Zoom.

  • Mind Pump Fit Tip: The top 5 fat-burning muscle-building superfoods. (2:22)

  • Aging spikes. (15:12)

  • A supplement with PROFOUND benefits as you age. (24:42)

  • Cannabinoids and their effect on sleep. (29:28)

  • Who are kids most likely to misbehave in front of? (36:13)

  • The product family members love the most. (50:48)

  • #ListenerLive question #1 – What are some ways I can get my legs to grow more muscle with the two months left I have in my bulk? (56:04)

  • #ListenerLive question #2 – Any training and diet tips for a larger athletic guy trying to maintain strength while optimally losing weight for better overall health? (1:08:57)

  • #ListenerLive question #3 – How do I balance the mental health benefits of exercise with the potential physical strain of overtraining? (1:19:51)

  • #ListenerLive question #4 – What should a year of training look like for someone who had never done less than 6 reps in the gym, until doing some MAPS programs, but wants to transition into powerlifting? (1:32:38)

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In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin coach four Pump Heads via Zoom.

  • Mind Pump Fit Tip: The top 5 fat-burning muscle-building superfoods. (2:22)

  • Aging spikes. (15:12)

  • A supplement with PROFOUND benefits as you age. (24:42)

  • Cannabinoids and their effect on sleep. (29:28)

  • Who are kids most likely to misbehave in front of? (36:13)

  • The product family members love the most. (50:48)

  • #ListenerLive question #1 – What are some ways I can get my legs to grow more muscle with the two months left I have in my bulk? (56:04)

  • #ListenerLive question #2 – Any training and diet tips for a larger athletic guy trying to maintain strength while optimally losing weight for better overall health? (1:08:57)

  • #ListenerLive question #3 – How do I balance the mental health benefits of exercise with the potential physical strain of overtraining? (1:19:51)

  • #ListenerLive question #4 – What should a year of training look like for someone who had never done less than 6 reps in the gym, until doing some MAPS programs, but wants to transition into powerlifting? (1:32:38)

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2530: Why All Women Should Take Creatine

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Why All Women Should Take Creatine

  • The four myths surrounding creatine and why all women should take it. (1:21)

  • #1 - Creatine makes you bulky. (3:38)

  • #2 - Creatine makes you bloated. (9:58)

  • #3 - Creatine makes you gain weight. (17:48)

  • #4 - Creatine is unsafe. (21:08)

  • Questions:

  • Is there a best time to take creatine? (28:26)

  • Who should not take creatine? (28:59)

  • Does creatine cause hair loss? (30:01)

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Why All Women Should Take Creatine

  • The four myths surrounding creatine and why all women should take it. (1:21)

  • #1 - Creatine makes you bulky. (3:38)

  • #2 - Creatine makes you bloated. (9:58)

  • #3 - Creatine makes you gain weight. (17:48)

  • #4 - Creatine is unsafe. (21:08)

  • Questions:

  • Is there a best time to take creatine? (28:26)

  • Who should not take creatine? (28:59)

  • Does creatine cause hair loss? (30:01)

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  • Mind Pump Fit Tip: Trying to lose weight? Avoid these 3 common "healthy" breakfast choices. (1:41)

  • What is the RIGHT way to perform a bicep curl? (16:40)

  • The more extreme a diet is, the louder its supporters are going to be. (27:15)

  • Ruining microwave popcorn for everyone. (32:58)

  • Justin's bad morning. (37:58)

  • GLP-1s: A net positive or negative for society? (42:04)

  • Sal's paradigm-shifting fitness tool. (47:25)

  • Saffron for depression and anxiety. (50:40)

  • #ListenerLive question #1 – I want to get to the next level but have hit a plateau. Any advice on how I should proceed? (55:46)

  • #ListenerLive question #2 – Can my body think that it's not getting the proper rest and in turn feeling like a hostage state and survival mode? Could this be affecting my muscle and strength gains? (1:05:10)

  • #ListenerLive question #3 – I'm wondering about powerlifting specifically since it is overall strength that's hitting each muscle group twice is it the best option? (1:18:24)

  • #ListenerLive question #4 – Can you speak to the spiritual benefits of exercise, specifically weight/resistance training? (1:24:32)

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In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin coach four Pump Heads via Zoom.

  • Mind Pump Fit Tip: Trying to lose weight? Avoid these 3 common "healthy" breakfast choices. (1:41)

  • What is the RIGHT way to perform a bicep curl? (16:40)

  • The more extreme a diet is, the louder its supporters are going to be. (27:15)

  • Ruining microwave popcorn for everyone. (32:58)

  • Justin's bad morning. (37:58)

  • GLP-1s: A net positive or negative for society? (42:04)

  • Sal's paradigm-shifting fitness tool. (47:25)

  • Saffron for depression and anxiety. (50:40)

  • #ListenerLive question #1 – I want to get to the next level but have hit a plateau. Any advice on how I should proceed? (55:46)

  • #ListenerLive question #2 – Can my body think that it's not getting the proper rest and in turn feeling like a hostage state and survival mode? Could this be affecting my muscle and strength gains? (1:05:10)

  • #ListenerLive question #3 – I'm wondering about powerlifting specifically since it is overall strength that's hitting each muscle group twice is it the best option? (1:18:24)

  • #ListenerLive question #4 – Can you speak to the spiritual benefits of exercise, specifically weight/resistance training? (1:24:32)

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  • Mind Pump Fit Tip: The MOST underrated hacks to enhance the fat loss effects of walking. (2:00)

  • Electrify your workout. (16:32)

  • Enter now to win a scholarship through Rock Recovery Center. (28:40)

  • The effects of reading. (29:27)

  • Kids say the darndest things. (33:06)

  • The dream of your kids following in your footsteps. (33:46)

  • The myth of not being able to live on a single income. (41:19)

  • Where do you spend the most time in your house? (49:54)

  • Homemade beef jerky hack! (54:04)

  • #Quah question #1 – What are your thoughts on colostrum? Seems like it's getting popular and would love to know what you guys think and when/if you would find it useful. (58:10)

  • #Quah question #2 – How did the overhead squat assessment become the go-to for movement patterns and posture? What other assessments do you find to be valuable? (1:01:48)

  • #Quah question #3 – I'm a 48-year-old powerlifter. How can I keep my joints healthy so that I can continue lifting as long as possible? (1:04:31)

  • #Quah question #4 – How many years would you guys have stuck with this had you not been successful within a few years? (1:08:02)

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  • Mind Pump Fit Tip: The MOST underrated hacks to enhance the fat loss effects of walking. (2:00)

  • Electrify your workout. (16:32)

  • Enter now to win a scholarship through Rock Recovery Center. (28:40)

  • The effects of reading. (29:27)

  • Kids say the darndest things. (33:06)

  • The dream of your kids following in your footsteps. (33:46)

  • The myth of not being able to live on a single income. (41:19)

  • Where do you spend the most time in your house? (49:54)

  • Homemade beef jerky hack! (54:04)

  • #Quah question #1 – What are your thoughts on colostrum? Seems like it's getting popular and would love to know what you guys think and when/if you would find it useful. (58:10)

  • #Quah question #2 – How did the overhead squat assessment become the go-to for movement patterns and posture? What other assessments do you find to be valuable? (1:01:48)

  • #Quah question #3 – I'm a 48-year-old powerlifter. How can I keep my joints healthy so that I can continue lifting as long as possible? (1:04:31)

  • #Quah question #4 – How many years would you guys have stuck with this had you not been successful within a few years? (1:08:02)

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Breaking the February Fitness Funk | Staying Motivated After January

  • Common reasons people drop off going to the gym in February. (1:13)

  • Five methods to solve the problem of staying motivated after January. (5:12)

  • #1 - Have an easy to commit to option. (6:36)

  • #2 - Change the style of workout. (15:18)

  • #3 - Make a more realistic commitment for time. (19:12)

  • #4 - Read/watch something fitness-related every day. (22:44)

  • #5 - Hire a coach. (27:08)

  • Questions:

  • If I reduce my training frequency, how much are my results going to slow down? (29:17)

  • Is doing a little really better than nothing? (31:07)

  • How do I know if a coach is good or bad? (32:31)

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Breaking the February Fitness Funk | Staying Motivated After January

  • Common reasons people drop off going to the gym in February. (1:13)

  • Five methods to solve the problem of staying motivated after January. (5:12)

  • #1 - Have an easy to commit to option. (6:36)

  • #2 - Change the style of workout. (15:18)

  • #3 - Make a more realistic commitment for time. (19:12)

  • #4 - Read/watch something fitness-related every day. (22:44)

  • #5 - Hire a coach. (27:08)

  • Questions:

  • If I reduce my training frequency, how much are my results going to slow down? (29:17)

  • Is doing a little really better than nothing? (31:07)

  • How do I know if a coach is good or bad? (32:31)

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  • Visit Eight Sleep for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump Listeners! ** Code MINDPUMP to get $350 off Pod 4 Ultra. Currently, it ships to the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Europe, and Australia. **

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  • Mind Pump Fit Tip: Four steps to RADICALLY better skin in 30 days! (2:01)

  • Exercise vs. sleep. (18:16)

  • Will this new gym concept catch on? (20:43)

  • Youth and side hustles. (28:20)

  • The biggest mistake serial entrepreneurs make. (34:34)

  • Yet another great example of the body's ability to adapt. (38:58)

  • How we as a county tend to let regulations get in the way. (40:42)

  • The future of AI. (46:21)

  • #ListenerLive question #1 – Will reducing my training limit my goals of building muscle and building my metabolism? (58:00)

  • #ListenerLive question #2 – Is it wrong that I sometimes perform exercises with my clients? (1:10:00)

  • #ListenerLive question #3 – Should I eat 130 grams of protein because that's the weight the world thinks I should be? (1:26:23)

  • #ListenerLive question #4 – Would I be an appropriate client for your live webinars or coaching? (1:35:04)

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  • Mind Pump Fit Tip: Four steps to RADICALLY better skin in 30 days! (2:01)

  • Exercise vs. sleep. (18:16)

  • Will this new gym concept catch on? (20:43)

  • Youth and side hustles. (28:20)

  • The biggest mistake serial entrepreneurs make. (34:34)

  • Yet another great example of the body's ability to adapt. (38:58)

  • How we as a county tend to let regulations get in the way. (40:42)

  • The future of AI. (46:21)

  • #ListenerLive question #1 – Will reducing my training limit my goals of building muscle and building my metabolism? (58:00)

  • #ListenerLive question #2 – Is it wrong that I sometimes perform exercises with my clients? (1:10:00)

  • #ListenerLive question #3 – Should I eat 130 grams of protein because that's the weight the world thinks I should be? (1:26:23)

  • #ListenerLive question #4 – Would I be an appropriate client for your live webinars or coaching? (1:35:04)

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5 Steps to Build a $10,000/month Fitness and Coaching Business in 2025

  • Fitness coaching is rewarding if you love fitness and people. (1:05)

  • Why is the turnover rate so high? (4:23)

  • 5 Steps to Build a $10,000/month Fitness and Coaching Business in 2025

  • #1 - Talk to people every day. (7:52)

  • #2 - Practice your presentation. (18:19)

  • #3 - Block 30 minutes a day for learning. (23:56)

  • #4 - Use social media properly (to support your clients). (29:45)

  • #5 - Use a mix of in-person and virtual is best. (35:11)

  • Questions:

  • How much does the average trainer make? (37:36)

  • What kinds of clients are the best to get? (40:11)

  • What hours do trainers work? (42:08)

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5 Steps to Build a $10,000/month Fitness and Coaching Business in 2025

  • Fitness coaching is rewarding if you love fitness and people. (1:05)

  • Why is the turnover rate so high? (4:23)

  • 5 Steps to Build a $10,000/month Fitness and Coaching Business in 2025

  • #1 - Talk to people every day. (7:52)

  • #2 - Practice your presentation. (18:19)

  • #3 - Block 30 minutes a day for learning. (23:56)

  • #4 - Use social media properly (to support your clients). (29:45)

  • #5 - Use a mix of in-person and virtual is best. (35:11)

  • Questions:

  • How much does the average trainer make? (37:36)

  • What kinds of clients are the best to get? (40:11)

  • What hours do trainers work? (42:08)

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In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin coach four Pump Heads via Zoom.

  • Mind Pump Fit Tip: Top 3 signs you're losing fat and NOT muscle. (1:53)

  • Are squeem's becoming a trend again? (14:51)

  • Zoolander in real life. (22:01)

  • Fashion isn't about what looks good, but WHO is wearing it. (24:34)

  • Who won the worst photo contest? (31:04)

  • A more appropriate route for fat loss for MOST people than GLP-1s. (32:57)

  • Will we see a change in pharmaceutical advertising? (36:43)

  • Vaccinations and neurodevelopmental disorders. (38:08)

  • Scary Apple wristband lawsuit. (44:59)

  • Fighting the urge when your kid shows an interest in something you love. (47:47)

  • The use of social media to build a fitness business has been misunderstood. (50:58)

  • #ListenerLive question #1 – I've recently switched over from CrossFit/competitive weightlifting to traditional strength training. Any advice on where I should go from here to keep up my peak fitness levels? (54:20)

  • #ListenerLive question #2 – Is my current programming too intense or unsustainable? (1:10:45)

  • #ListenerLive question #3 – Could my hypermobility be the reason I've been so slow to gain after being consistent for so many years, or is that just from my lack of food and overtraining? (1:28:03)

  • #ListenerLive question #4 – Any advice on how I look like a trainer and not like I need to hire one? (1:42:32)

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In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin coach four Pump Heads via Zoom.

  • Mind Pump Fit Tip: Top 3 signs you're losing fat and NOT muscle. (1:53)

  • Are squeem's becoming a trend again? (14:51)

  • Zoolander in real life. (22:01)

  • Fashion isn't about what looks good, but WHO is wearing it. (24:34)

  • Who won the worst photo contest? (31:04)

  • A more appropriate route for fat loss for MOST people than GLP-1s. (32:57)

  • Will we see a change in pharmaceutical advertising? (36:43)

  • Vaccinations and neurodevelopmental disorders. (38:08)

  • Scary Apple wristband lawsuit. (44:59)

  • Fighting the urge when your kid shows an interest in something you love. (47:47)

  • The use of social media to build a fitness business has been misunderstood. (50:58)

  • #ListenerLive question #1 – I've recently switched over from CrossFit/competitive weightlifting to traditional strength training. Any advice on where I should go from here to keep up my peak fitness levels? (54:20)

  • #ListenerLive question #2 – Is my current programming too intense or unsustainable? (1:10:45)

  • #ListenerLive question #3 – Could my hypermobility be the reason I've been so slow to gain after being consistent for so many years, or is that just from my lack of food and overtraining? (1:28:03)

  • #ListenerLive question #4 – Any advice on how I look like a trainer and not like I need to hire one? (1:42:32)

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  • Mind Pump Fit Tip: STOP trying to lose 20lbs in 30 days! Do THIS instead. (1:55)

  • Why it's not just about body fat percentage, but the QUALITY of that muscle. (16:13)

  • Mind Pump's core message to their audience. (23:05)

  • The hallmark of mental health issues. (28:52)

  • Personal takeaways from the Erica Komisar episode. (32:12)

  • A milestone win with your teenage kid. (41:06)

  • LMNT gives back to firefighters and people affected by the LA fires. (43:39)

  • Elon is an odd bird. (45:36)

  • Mind Pump goes down the third rail. (47:12)

  • Breaking down the announced Stargate AI Project. (49:34)

  • Need to improve your sleep? Try THIS! (54:01)

  • Netflix's next BIG move. (55:20)

  • #Quah question #1 – Do you have any dietary tips for a couple with opposite goals? For example, one wants to bulk, the other wants to lean out. What are some of the best strategies to help both individuals meet their goals? (59:20)

  • #Quah question #2 – How do I get my husband to be more adamant about taking care of his body (i.e. being more active and eating more protein/veggies) without him rebelling? We want a baby and I'm trying to make him realize his health is important too. (1:01:35)

  • #Quah question #3 – How do you deal with a client whom you genuinely can't stand to be around, but you can't cut them because you're trying to build a schedule? (1:07:20)

  • #Quah question #4 – Why doesn't Mind Pump recommend MAPS Anabolic Advanced? I've only ever heard you recommend Anabolic. Is it an inferior program in the grand scheme of MAPS programs to follow? (1:15:05)

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  • Mind Pump Fit Tip: STOP trying to lose 20lbs in 30 days! Do THIS instead. (1:55)

  • Why it's not just about body fat percentage, but the QUALITY of that muscle. (16:13)

  • Mind Pump's core message to their audience. (23:05)

  • The hallmark of mental health issues. (28:52)

  • Personal takeaways from the Erica Komisar episode. (32:12)

  • A milestone win with your teenage kid. (41:06)

  • LMNT gives back to firefighters and people affected by the LA fires. (43:39)

  • Elon is an odd bird. (45:36)

  • Mind Pump goes down the third rail. (47:12)

  • Breaking down the announced Stargate AI Project. (49:34)

  • Need to improve your sleep? Try THIS! (54:01)

  • Netflix's next BIG move. (55:20)

  • #Quah question #1 – Do you have any dietary tips for a couple with opposite goals? For example, one wants to bulk, the other wants to lean out. What are some of the best strategies to help both individuals meet their goals? (59:20)

  • #Quah question #2 – How do I get my husband to be more adamant about taking care of his body (i.e. being more active and eating more protein/veggies) without him rebelling? We want a baby and I'm trying to make him realize his health is important too. (1:01:35)

  • #Quah question #3 – How do you deal with a client whom you genuinely can't stand to be around, but you can't cut them because you're trying to build a schedule? (1:07:20)

  • #Quah question #4 – Why doesn't Mind Pump recommend MAPS Anabolic Advanced? I've only ever heard you recommend Anabolic. Is it an inferior program in the grand scheme of MAPS programs to follow? (1:15:05)

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Athletic Training Secrets with Alex Whitehair

  • His background in the fitness and training space. (1:57)

  • Where did he get his inspiration? (6:32)

  • Translating application to action. (7:41)

  • How he assesses an athlete. (12:48)

  • The challenge of working with an athlete and not disrupting their timing or technique. (15:21)

  • How athletes are SO different from sport to sport. (18:16)

  • The difficulty in communicating recovery to his athletes. (20:23)

  • The various training modalities and how he would use them. (21:25)

  • Why if you're going to add in one area, you need to dial back in another area. (24:10)

  • Risk vs reward. (27:03)

  • Why training cycles are important. (29:17)

  • The tools he uses and why. (33:05)

  • Exercises with the most value. (35:08)

  • A sports connoisseur. (42:43)

  • The most difficult athlete to train. (43:54)

  • Proud athlete comeback story. (48:29)

  • Lessons learned from Bruce Lee's training. (52:31)

  • How he uses isometrics with his athletes. (58:09)

  • The differences between training men and women. (59:48)

  • Plyometrics AREN'T meant for conditioning. (1:03:37)

  • What does his business model look like? (1:10:00)

  • Downsides of building a business on social media. (1:11:19)

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Athletic Training Secrets with Alex Whitehair

  • His background in the fitness and training space. (1:57)

  • Where did he get his inspiration? (6:32)

  • Translating application to action. (7:41)

  • How he assesses an athlete. (12:48)

  • The challenge of working with an athlete and not disrupting their timing or technique. (15:21)

  • How athletes are SO different from sport to sport. (18:16)

  • The difficulty in communicating recovery to his athletes. (20:23)

  • The various training modalities and how he would use them. (21:25)

  • Why if you're going to add in one area, you need to dial back in another area. (24:10)

  • Risk vs reward. (27:03)

  • Why training cycles are important. (29:17)

  • The tools he uses and why. (33:05)

  • Exercises with the most value. (35:08)

  • A sports connoisseur. (42:43)

  • The most difficult athlete to train. (43:54)

  • Proud athlete comeback story. (48:29)

  • Lessons learned from Bruce Lee's training. (52:31)

  • How he uses isometrics with his athletes. (58:09)

  • The differences between training men and women. (59:48)

  • Plyometrics AREN'T meant for conditioning. (1:03:37)

  • What does his business model look like? (1:10:00)

  • Downsides of building a business on social media. (1:11:19)

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In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin coach 3 Pump Heads via Zoom.

  • Mind Pump Fit Tip: Would you like to live longer, have fewer strokes and heart attacks, have a lower chance of becoming depressed, be less likely to have advanced cancer at the time of diagnosis and more likely to survive cancer for a longer period, survive a major operation more often…DO THIS! (2:50)

  • It's wedding season! Get decked out in State & Liberty. (15:43)

  • Thoughts on getting married at a younger age. (21:30)

  • Grip strength standards for men & women. (26:58)

  • The compounded effects of being without your phone. (32:29)

  • Homemade jerky. (40:22)

  • Presidents net worth before and after taking office. (42:45)

  • The history of Presidential pardons. (45:50)

  • AI training in sports. (51:08)

  • #ListenerLive question #1 – How do I fix the hip pain I feel when lying on a flat bench? (58:34)

  • #ListenerLive question #2 – Have you ever met a real-life intuitive eater? (1:04:06)

  • #ListenerLive question #3 – Can I gain strength and increase in weights and reps without gaining muscle mass? (1:14:10)

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In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin coach 3 Pump Heads via Zoom.

  • Mind Pump Fit Tip: Would you like to live longer, have fewer strokes and heart attacks, have a lower chance of becoming depressed, be less likely to have advanced cancer at the time of diagnosis and more likely to survive cancer for a longer period, survive a major operation more often…DO THIS! (2:50)

  • It's wedding season! Get decked out in State & Liberty. (15:43)

  • Thoughts on getting married at a younger age. (21:30)

  • Grip strength standards for men & women. (26:58)

  • The compounded effects of being without your phone. (32:29)

  • Homemade jerky. (40:22)

  • Presidents net worth before and after taking office. (42:45)

  • The history of Presidential pardons. (45:50)

  • AI training in sports. (51:08)

  • #ListenerLive question #1 – How do I fix the hip pain I feel when lying on a flat bench? (58:34)

  • #ListenerLive question #2 – Have you ever met a real-life intuitive eater? (1:04:06)

  • #ListenerLive question #3 – Can I gain strength and increase in weights and reps without gaining muscle mass? (1:14:10)

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The Best Diet for 2025

  • Taking the five most popular diets and ranking them based on the following criteria: Fat loss, muscle gain, longevity, and sustainability. (1:36)

    • Mediterranean diet. (5:06)

    • Keto diet. (12:13)

    • Plant-based diet. (19:21)

    • Paleo diet. (24:59)

    • Intermittent fasting. (28:44)

  • Why Mind Pump doesn't believe in diets. (33:02)

  • Questions:

  • What is the worst diet you have ever heard of? (34:23)

  • Do I even need to be on a diet to lose weight? (36:11)

  • What's just one thing I can do with my diet that will have a really big impact? (37:56)

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The Best Diet for 2025

  • Taking the five most popular diets and ranking them based on the following criteria: Fat loss, muscle gain, longevity, and sustainability. (1:36)

    • Mediterranean diet. (5:06)

    • Keto diet. (12:13)

    • Plant-based diet. (19:21)

    • Paleo diet. (24:59)

    • Intermittent fasting. (28:44)

  • Why Mind Pump doesn't believe in diets. (33:02)

  • Questions:

  • What is the worst diet you have ever heard of? (34:23)

  • Do I even need to be on a diet to lose weight? (36:11)

  • What's just one thing I can do with my diet that will have a really big impact? (37:56)

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In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin coach four Pump Heads via Zoom.

  • Mind Pump Fit Tip: Dumbbell vs cable flies for chest: Which is better? (1:45)

  • Not only does elderberry help with not getting sick, but it helps with insulin sensitivity. (16:01)

  • Why most people should take a probiotic. (18:14)

  • Be careful how you talk around your kids. (23:00)

  • Feeling sassy. (25:55)

  • Addressing the controversy surrounding the Erica Komisar podcast. (28:00)

  • UFO retrieval program. (37:58)

  • Trump knows how to play the game of politics. (40:04)

  • Crypto is crushing! (43:52)

  • Shout out to the Biggest Heist Ever on Netflix! (46:15)

  • National Green Juice Day! (49:43)

  • Has Adam lost his shoe credibility? (52:29)

  • #ListenerLive question #1 – How you guys might approach this kind of process to optimize patient progress while being a little more "hands off?" (57:57)

  • #ListenerLive question #2 – What are your thoughts on protein timing? Does it make a difference to consume the protein surrounding times of activity? (1:10:40)

  • #ListenerLive question #3 – How do I know if I am eating too low of calories while on the GLP-1? (1:18:49)

  • #ListenerLive question #4 – I have a pelvic torsion and I'm unsure how to correct it or if it's safe to continue lifting. Any advice? (1:29:29)

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In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin coach four Pump Heads via Zoom.

  • Mind Pump Fit Tip: Dumbbell vs cable flies for chest: Which is better? (1:45)

  • Not only does elderberry help with not getting sick, but it helps with insulin sensitivity. (16:01)

  • Why most people should take a probiotic. (18:14)

  • Be careful how you talk around your kids. (23:00)

  • Feeling sassy. (25:55)

  • Addressing the controversy surrounding the Erica Komisar podcast. (28:00)

  • UFO retrieval program. (37:58)

  • Trump knows how to play the game of politics. (40:04)

  • Crypto is crushing! (43:52)

  • Shout out to the Biggest Heist Ever on Netflix! (46:15)

  • National Green Juice Day! (49:43)

  • Has Adam lost his shoe credibility? (52:29)

  • #ListenerLive question #1 – How you guys might approach this kind of process to optimize patient progress while being a little more "hands off?" (57:57)

  • #ListenerLive question #2 – What are your thoughts on protein timing? Does it make a difference to consume the protein surrounding times of activity? (1:10:40)

  • #ListenerLive question #3 – How do I know if I am eating too low of calories while on the GLP-1? (1:18:49)

  • #ListenerLive question #4 – I have a pelvic torsion and I'm unsure how to correct it or if it's safe to continue lifting. Any advice? (1:29:29)

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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: 5 PROVEN factors for amazing sleep. (2:06)

  • The FDA bans red dye No. 3 from foods. (20:17)

  • Living off the land and doing things yourself. (27:03)

  • Is fake meat good to eat? (33:21)

  • Why don't we all have parachutes? (40:40)

  • Fun Facts with Justin: "Custom of the Sea." (43:16)

  • Red light therapy and fat loss. (46:46)

  • Treating viruses with viruses. (49:20)

  • #Quah question #1 – I work out from home and have limited weights, will increasing my reps have a similar effect as increasing the weight? (55:47)

  • #Quah question #2 – I'm training for my first bikini competition in April. My coach provided me with a meal plan with no gluten or dairy because she says these foods are inflammatory. I don't have any food intolerances so I'm wondering if I need to eliminate these foods this far out from the competition. I don't want to develop any digestion issues later by excluding these from my diet for so long. (58:38)

  • #Quah question #3 – Do you have a 1 day a week program? That's all I have time to commit to. (1:01:18)

  • #Quah question #4 – If you've got to the point where you feel like you are big enough or too big, how do you transition your diet and protein goal and your workout routine? (1:04:50)

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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: 5 PROVEN factors for amazing sleep. (2:06)

  • The FDA bans red dye No. 3 from foods. (20:17)

  • Living off the land and doing things yourself. (27:03)

  • Is fake meat good to eat? (33:21)

  • Why don't we all have parachutes? (40:40)

  • Fun Facts with Justin: "Custom of the Sea." (43:16)

  • Red light therapy and fat loss. (46:46)

  • Treating viruses with viruses. (49:20)

  • #Quah question #1 – I work out from home and have limited weights, will increasing my reps have a similar effect as increasing the weight? (55:47)

  • #Quah question #2 – I'm training for my first bikini competition in April. My coach provided me with a meal plan with no gluten or dairy because she says these foods are inflammatory. I don't have any food intolerances so I'm wondering if I need to eliminate these foods this far out from the competition. I don't want to develop any digestion issues later by excluding these from my diet for so long. (58:38)

  • #Quah question #3 – Do you have a 1 day a week program? That's all I have time to commit to. (1:01:18)

  • #Quah question #4 – If you've got to the point where you feel like you are big enough or too big, how do you transition your diet and protein goal and your workout routine? (1:04:50)

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Hip Thrusts vs Squats…What Builds a Rounder Butt?

  • The BIGGEST debate in fitness. (1:22)

  • The evolution of hip thrusts. (3:56)

  • What do the studies say? (5:57)

  • The points that support hip thrusts vs squats. What builds a rounder butt?

  • Squats load heavier in a stretched position. (8:05)

  • Hip thrusts are easier to connect to. (10:51)

  • Squats have greater functional carryover. (14:17)

  • Hip thrusts require less skill. (17:57)

  • Squats build better legs. (21:28)

  • Hip thrusts can be done more frequently. (24:54)

  • The winner is…(26:57)

  • Questions:

  • If I squat and hip thrust, how should I program them? (30:42)

  • How should I eat if I want to grow my butt? (31:49)

  • Is the Stairmaster good for building the butt? (32:50)

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Hip Thrusts vs Squats…What Builds a Rounder Butt?

  • The BIGGEST debate in fitness. (1:22)

  • The evolution of hip thrusts. (3:56)

  • What do the studies say? (5:57)

  • The points that support hip thrusts vs squats. What builds a rounder butt?

  • Squats load heavier in a stretched position. (8:05)

  • Hip thrusts are easier to connect to. (10:51)

  • Squats have greater functional carryover. (14:17)

  • Hip thrusts require less skill. (17:57)

  • Squats build better legs. (21:28)

  • Hip thrusts can be done more frequently. (24:54)

  • The winner is…(26:57)

  • Questions:

  • If I squat and hip thrust, how should I program them? (30:42)

  • How should I eat if I want to grow my butt? (31:49)

  • Is the Stairmaster good for building the butt? (32:50)

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  • Visit Hiya for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! ** Receive 50% off your first order **

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In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin coach four Pump Heads via Zoom.

  • Mind Pump Fit Tip: Flat vs incline bench. Which is better for chest development? (2:28)

  • How sauna use affects all-cause mortality. (12:49)

  • Shocking rehab statistics. (23:24)

  • 17-year tradition. (27:10)

  • The nostalgia factor of photo albums. (29:05)

  • Will TikTok get banned? (32:36)

  • Going down the third rail with Mind Pump. (34:58)

  • Kids and understanding their relationship with technology. (37:52)

  • Who brings out the worst in you? (51:16)

  • The benefits of using peptides for the skin. (53:30)

  • Shout out to Personal Trainer Growth Secrets | Powered by Mind Pump! (55:41)

  • #ListenerLive question #1 – Do you think my kratom usage may be affecting my gains? (57:08)

  • #ListenerLive question #2 – Any advice for the digital nomad who just turned 30 on how to maximize personal growth and grow their business? (1:11:18)

  • #ListenerLive question #3 – What do you guys suggest I do to improve my grip? (1:26:16)

  • #ListenerLive question #4 – Any advice on how I would modify a usual assessment test when first meeting an older client who suffered a stroke? Should I focus more on machines that provide a set range of motion to build some initial muscle? (1:32:02)

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  • Mind Pump Fit Tip: Flat vs incline bench. Which is better for chest development? (2:28)

  • How sauna use affects all-cause mortality. (12:49)

  • Shocking rehab statistics. (23:24)

  • 17-year tradition. (27:10)

  • The nostalgia factor of photo albums. (29:05)

  • Will TikTok get banned? (32:36)

  • Going down the third rail with Mind Pump. (34:58)

  • Kids and understanding their relationship with technology. (37:52)

  • Who brings out the worst in you? (51:16)

  • The benefits of using peptides for the skin. (53:30)

  • Shout out to Personal Trainer Growth Secrets | Powered by Mind Pump! (55:41)

  • #ListenerLive question #1 – Do you think my kratom usage may be affecting my gains? (57:08)

  • #ListenerLive question #2 – Any advice for the digital nomad who just turned 30 on how to maximize personal growth and grow their business? (1:11:18)

  • #ListenerLive question #3 – What do you guys suggest I do to improve my grip? (1:26:16)

  • #ListenerLive question #4 – Any advice on how I would modify a usual assessment test when first meeting an older client who suffered a stroke? Should I focus more on machines that provide a set range of motion to build some initial muscle? (1:32:02)

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Become a Successful Trainer in 2025

  • Statistics to illustrate the potential of becoming a trainer. (1:13)

  • Built in purpose. (8:55)

  • Personal growth. (11:03)

  • Learn to maximize your opportunities and efforts. (12:05)

  • 5 Steps to Become a Successful Trainer in 2025.

  • #1 - Know your numbers. (13:09)

  • #2 - Learn SALES. (21:41)

  • #3 - Educate yourself. (27:22)

  • #4 - Find a mentor. (32:11)

  • #5 - Build a network. (37:57)

  • Questions:

  • What are the best certifications? (41:52)

  • Is a degree necessary or valuable? (43:28)

  • Which is better, a big box gym or private studio? (45:38)

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Become a Successful Trainer in 2025

  • Statistics to illustrate the potential of becoming a trainer. (1:13)

  • Built in purpose. (8:55)

  • Personal growth. (11:03)

  • Learn to maximize your opportunities and efforts. (12:05)

  • 5 Steps to Become a Successful Trainer in 2025.

  • #1 - Know your numbers. (13:09)

  • #2 - Learn SALES. (21:41)

  • #3 - Educate yourself. (27:22)

  • #4 - Find a mentor. (32:11)

  • #5 - Build a network. (37:57)

  • Questions:

  • What are the best certifications? (41:52)

  • Is a degree necessary or valuable? (43:28)

  • Which is better, a big box gym or private studio? (45:38)

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  • Mind Pump Fit Tip: It's not the feelings, it's the BEHAVIOR. Don't deny, bury, or avoid feelings. Embrace them. (2:14)

  • The number one challenge with breakfast. (22:41)

  • Boy energy. (26:03)

  • The history of Nerf. (29:18)

  • The best peptides to raise growth hormone. (33:23)

  • Justin recaps Everett's first basketball game. (36:56)

  • Mind Pump Recommends Wesley Huff on The Joe Rogan Experience. (43:10)

  • Is peak Oprah viewership smaller than Joe Rogan's? (48:32)

  • Doug updates the audience on his Joymode experience. (56:15)

  • Shout out to Dr. Becky Kennedy! (58:21)

  • #ListenerLive question #1 – What program of yours should I get to help me and any additional advice for a chronic over-exerciser, who knows what to do and can tell clients and everyone else and believe it, but say to myself "That is what works for them" but not for me? (59:43)

  • #ListenerLive question #2 – I'd love to learn more about correctional exercises, so do you guys have a recommended place to go for that? Also, should I jump head-first into that or just go back to college to get my PT degree or something similar? (1:22:15)

  • #ListenerLive question #3 – Am I too old to start my own personal training business? Also, to start from scratch, what are my first steps? (1:33:39)

  • #ListenerLive question #4 – Have you guys heard any research about the effects of CBD on glucose levels? (1:45:49)

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  • Mind Pump Fit Tip: It's not the feelings, it's the BEHAVIOR. Don't deny, bury, or avoid feelings. Embrace them. (2:14)

  • The number one challenge with breakfast. (22:41)

  • Boy energy. (26:03)

  • The history of Nerf. (29:18)

  • The best peptides to raise growth hormone. (33:23)

  • Justin recaps Everett's first basketball game. (36:56)

  • Mind Pump Recommends Wesley Huff on The Joe Rogan Experience. (43:10)

  • Is peak Oprah viewership smaller than Joe Rogan's? (48:32)

  • Doug updates the audience on his Joymode experience. (56:15)

  • Shout out to Dr. Becky Kennedy! (58:21)

  • #ListenerLive question #1 – What program of yours should I get to help me and any additional advice for a chronic over-exerciser, who knows what to do and can tell clients and everyone else and believe it, but say to myself "That is what works for them" but not for me? (59:43)

  • #ListenerLive question #2 – I'd love to learn more about correctional exercises, so do you guys have a recommended place to go for that? Also, should I jump head-first into that or just go back to college to get my PT degree or something similar? (1:22:15)

  • #ListenerLive question #3 – Am I too old to start my own personal training business? Also, to start from scratch, what are my first steps? (1:33:39)

  • #ListenerLive question #4 – Have you guys heard any research about the effects of CBD on glucose levels? (1:45:49)

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  • Mind Pump Fit Tip: Our top 5 favorite fitness snacks. (1:58)

  • The health risks of loneliness. (15:05)

  • Take a walk with Brain.fm. (22:38)

  • Mind Pump Book Club: The Devil's Chessboard: Allen Dulles, the CIA, and the Rise of America's Secret Government. (26:43)

  • How effective isometrics are for strengthening tendons. (30:53)

  • This is a sad new makeup trend. (32:03)

  • A painting touch-up gone wrong. (34:48)

  • When it's fun to be a cop. (36:39)

  • If it's predictable it's preventable. (40:15)

  • Firefighting drones. (41:25)

  • Worst school photos. (43:33)

  • The guy's Caldera favorites. (49:09)

  • We created formal education! (49:54)

  • #Quah question #1 – What is the biggest difference you guys see with someone who eats a high protein diet containing protein powders/bars/shakes vs someone who eats high protein 100% through whole natural foods? (56:46)

  • #Quah question #2 – Which variation of shrugs do you all prefer? Hands in front, to the sides, or behind the back? (1:02:53)

  • #Quah question #3 – Is it true if you train abs with weights, it makes you grow a thick waist? (1:05:49)

  • #Quah question #4 – When is the best time to ask a client to get their hormones checked? (1:08:48)

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  • Mind Pump Fit Tip: Our top 5 favorite fitness snacks. (1:58)

  • The health risks of loneliness. (15:05)

  • Take a walk with Brain.fm. (22:38)

  • Mind Pump Book Club: The Devil's Chessboard: Allen Dulles, the CIA, and the Rise of America's Secret Government. (26:43)

  • How effective isometrics are for strengthening tendons. (30:53)

  • This is a sad new makeup trend. (32:03)

  • A painting touch-up gone wrong. (34:48)

  • When it's fun to be a cop. (36:39)

  • If it's predictable it's preventable. (40:15)

  • Firefighting drones. (41:25)

  • Worst school photos. (43:33)

  • The guy's Caldera favorites. (49:09)

  • We created formal education! (49:54)

  • #Quah question #1 – What is the biggest difference you guys see with someone who eats a high protein diet containing protein powders/bars/shakes vs someone who eats high protein 100% through whole natural foods? (56:46)

  • #Quah question #2 – Which variation of shrugs do you all prefer? Hands in front, to the sides, or behind the back? (1:02:53)

  • #Quah question #3 – Is it true if you train abs with weights, it makes you grow a thick waist? (1:05:49)

  • #Quah question #4 – When is the best time to ask a client to get their hormones checked? (1:08:48)

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How to Raise Healthy & Resilient Children with Erica Komisar

  • What inspired her to write her book 'Being There: Why Prioritizing Motherhood in the First Three Years Matters'. (1:54)

  • The first 3 years are the first CRITICAL period of brain development. (4:52)

  • Various attachment disorders. (10:33)

  • Defining 'learned helplessness'. (13:35)

  • The myths that children need daycare. (15:15)

  • Sleep with your children. (18:18)

  • Why little boys are more sensitive. (21:07)

  • Social-emotional development has to proceed with cognitive development. (24:59)

  • Regulating toughness and aggression. (28:24)

  • Mothers are the love objects of attachment, and fathers are the love objects of separation. (32:13)

  • Advocating for the importance of paid leave. (34:37)

  • The lost instinct. (37:53)

  • The causes of postpartum. (43:53)

  • Breastfeeding is best. (47:55)

  • The birthing effects on attachment. (51:49)

  • What can fathers do in the first three years to support? (54:46)

  • Young children benefit from being talked to. (57:14)

  • The greatest gift you can give your children. (59:15)

  • Can you repair attachment issues from the first three years? (1:00:07)

  • In adolescence, you have a second chance. (1:01:45)

  • The importance of the friends your kids choose. (1:04:12)

  • The impact of technology. (1:07:19)

  • Are children's tantrums a reflection of the parents? (1:14:16)

  • Gentle separation process. (1:16:47)

  • Building the foundation of resilience. (1:18:45)

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How to Raise Healthy & Resilient Children with Erica Komisar

  • What inspired her to write her book 'Being There: Why Prioritizing Motherhood in the First Three Years Matters'. (1:54)

  • The first 3 years are the first CRITICAL period of brain development. (4:52)

  • Various attachment disorders. (10:33)

  • Defining 'learned helplessness'. (13:35)

  • The myths that children need daycare. (15:15)

  • Sleep with your children. (18:18)

  • Why little boys are more sensitive. (21:07)

  • Social-emotional development has to proceed with cognitive development. (24:59)

  • Regulating toughness and aggression. (28:24)

  • Mothers are the love objects of attachment, and fathers are the love objects of separation. (32:13)

  • Advocating for the importance of paid leave. (34:37)

  • The lost instinct. (37:53)

  • The causes of postpartum. (43:53)

  • Breastfeeding is best. (47:55)

  • The birthing effects on attachment. (51:49)

  • What can fathers do in the first three years to support? (54:46)

  • Young children benefit from being talked to. (57:14)

  • The greatest gift you can give your children. (59:15)

  • Can you repair attachment issues from the first three years? (1:00:07)

  • In adolescence, you have a second chance. (1:01:45)

  • The importance of the friends your kids choose. (1:04:12)

  • The impact of technology. (1:07:19)

  • Are children's tantrums a reflection of the parents? (1:14:16)

  • Gentle separation process. (1:16:47)

  • Building the foundation of resilience. (1:18:45)

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  • Visit Seed for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Promo code 25MINDPUMP at checkout for 25% off your first month's supply of Seed's DS-01® Daily Synbiotic**

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In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin coach four Pump Heads via Zoom.

  • Mind Pump Fit Tip: How do you know you are doing fitness the right way? You can tell by the fruits it produces. (2:03)

  • This is a reminder of how terribly abused caffeine is in modern society. (19:01)

  • When the joke goes too far. (22:54)

  • A HUGE milestone for Mind Pump Fitness Coaching. (28:12)

  • Husbands want peace, wives want safety. (32:31)

  • How your blood sugar affects your mood. (42:02)

  • Cannabinoids have a positive effect on insulin sensitivity. (43:06)

  • The censorship pendulum is swinging back. (49:51)

  • #ListenerLive question #1 – What advice would you guys have for me to be able to hit a 315 bench before I'm over the hill of age? (58:47)

  • #ListenerLive question #2 – How much strength loss should I expect during a cut? (1:10:22)

  • #ListenerLive question #3 – How would you guide someone with a binge eating disorder to a life of intuitive eating and eating until they are satisfied? (1:19:52)

  • #ListenerLive question #4 – Could you all talk about how physical and mental trauma impacts weight and progress? (1:30:14)

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In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin coach four Pump Heads via Zoom.

  • Mind Pump Fit Tip: How do you know you are doing fitness the right way? You can tell by the fruits it produces. (2:03)

  • This is a reminder of how terribly abused caffeine is in modern society. (19:01)

  • When the joke goes too far. (22:54)

  • A HUGE milestone for Mind Pump Fitness Coaching. (28:12)

  • Husbands want peace, wives want safety. (32:31)

  • How your blood sugar affects your mood. (42:02)

  • Cannabinoids have a positive effect on insulin sensitivity. (43:06)

  • The censorship pendulum is swinging back. (49:51)

  • #ListenerLive question #1 – What advice would you guys have for me to be able to hit a 315 bench before I'm over the hill of age? (58:47)

  • #ListenerLive question #2 – How much strength loss should I expect during a cut? (1:10:22)

  • #ListenerLive question #3 – How would you guide someone with a binge eating disorder to a life of intuitive eating and eating until they are satisfied? (1:19:52)

  • #ListenerLive question #4 – Could you all talk about how physical and mental trauma impacts weight and progress? (1:30:14)

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Building Fitness Habits that Actually Stick in 2025

  • Shaming is a TERRIBLE way to get anybody to stay consistent. (1:21)

  • The data around why people fail to reach their fitness goals. (3:30)

  • Big reasons people fail:

  • Too much too soon. (8:15)

  • Not strength training. (17:06)

  • Using exhaustion, soreness, and intensity as gauges of a good workout. (25:21)

  • Focusing on the scale (instead of performance). (33:18)

  • Not having a plan. (36:23)

  • Questions:

  • How should I start with strength training? (39:23)

  • What about cardio? (40:57)

  • What supplements should I take? (42:25)

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Building Fitness Habits that Actually Stick in 2025

  • Shaming is a TERRIBLE way to get anybody to stay consistent. (1:21)

  • The data around why people fail to reach their fitness goals. (3:30)

  • Big reasons people fail:

  • Too much too soon. (8:15)

  • Not strength training. (17:06)

  • Using exhaustion, soreness, and intensity as gauges of a good workout. (25:21)

  • Focusing on the scale (instead of performance). (33:18)

  • Not having a plan. (36:23)

  • Questions:

  • How should I start with strength training? (39:23)

  • What about cardio? (40:57)

  • What supplements should I take? (42:25)

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  • Mind Pump Fit Tip: The top 5 nutrition mistakes of 2025. (2:12)

  • Probiotics and skin health. (27:10)

  • Growing pains. (30:35)

  • The spark of life. (34:03)

  • The body keeps the score. (36:50)

  • Exercise and its effect on your mortality rate. (42:39)

  • Remaining positive on the GLP-1 craze. (46:48)

  • The newest Ozempic trend. (48:36)

  • Rotten Tomatoes gauge for a good movie. (49:55)

  • #ListenerLive question #1 – Is my lifting workout enough activity for the day or do I need to add cardio? (59:40)

  • #ListenerLive question #2 – I'd like to decrease the muscularity of my arms and shoulders without significantly losing strength because I still need to be strong for my day job. Is that possible? (1:09:01)

  • #ListenerLive question #3 – How should you train if you keep hurting your knees? (1:23:04)

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  • Mind Pump Fit Tip: The top 5 nutrition mistakes of 2025. (2:12)

  • Probiotics and skin health. (27:10)

  • Growing pains. (30:35)

  • The spark of life. (34:03)

  • The body keeps the score. (36:50)

  • Exercise and its effect on your mortality rate. (42:39)

  • Remaining positive on the GLP-1 craze. (46:48)

  • The newest Ozempic trend. (48:36)

  • Rotten Tomatoes gauge for a good movie. (49:55)

  • #ListenerLive question #1 – Is my lifting workout enough activity for the day or do I need to add cardio? (59:40)

  • #ListenerLive question #2 – I'd like to decrease the muscularity of my arms and shoulders without significantly losing strength because I still need to be strong for my day job. Is that possible? (1:09:01)

  • #ListenerLive question #3 – How should you train if you keep hurting your knees? (1:23:04)

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  • Mind Pump Fit Tip: Which eggs are best? (1:38)

  • Fat but powerful paradox. (12:45)

  • DON'T follow the world, be weird. (32:42)

  • So good, it's hard to believe there is NO sugar! (37:44)

  • Justin's next BIG thing. (39:25)

  • When you are at THAT age. (43:19)

  • Amazing Christmas gifts. (46:57)

  • What all the cool kids are wearing. (51:04)

  • Shout out to Stiff Lip Supplements™. (53:51)

  • #Quah question #1 – What is the best exercise to REALLY target my rear delts without the upper back taking over? (55:29)

  • #Quah question #2 – What do I do if reverse dieting never works, and I just continuously gain fat above 1800 calories? (58:50)

  • #Quah question #3 – If you had to pick a way to build a hybrid trainer business from the ground up with multiple revenue streams how would you do it? (1:01:00)

  • #Quah question #4 – What are your thoughts on weight vests for walking? (1:06:13)

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  • Mind Pump Fit Tip: Which eggs are best? (1:38)

  • Fat but powerful paradox. (12:45)

  • DON'T follow the world, be weird. (32:42)

  • So good, it's hard to believe there is NO sugar! (37:44)

  • Justin's next BIG thing. (39:25)

  • When you are at THAT age. (43:19)

  • Amazing Christmas gifts. (46:57)

  • What all the cool kids are wearing. (51:04)

  • Shout out to Stiff Lip Supplements™. (53:51)

  • #Quah question #1 – What is the best exercise to REALLY target my rear delts without the upper back taking over? (55:29)

  • #Quah question #2 – What do I do if reverse dieting never works, and I just continuously gain fat above 1800 calories? (58:50)

  • #Quah question #3 – If you had to pick a way to build a hybrid trainer business from the ground up with multiple revenue streams how would you do it? (1:01:00)

  • #Quah question #4 – What are your thoughts on weight vests for walking? (1:06:13)

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2507: Six Steps to a 315 Pound Bench Press

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Six Steps to a 315-Pound Bench

  • It's a pretty awesome goal to go after, but MOST will not hit it. (2:12)

  • The value and history of the bench press. (3:13)

  • Six Steps to a 315-Pound Bench

  • #1 - Master the technique (strong arch, activate lats, squeeze bar, elbows slightly tucked, use leg drive). (5:23)

  • #2 - Bench 2 days a week (heavy and speed days). (14:20)

  • #3 - Do shoulder mobility daily. (17:34)

  • #4 - Eat in a surplus. (23:06)

  • #5 - Don't neglect back work. (24:05)

  • #6 - Use isometric pauses. (26:03)

  • Questions:

  • How important is including an incline press? (28:37)

  • How can bands and chains be used to improve my bench press? (30:57)

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  • Visit Eight Sleep for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump Listeners! ** Code MINDPUMP to get $350 off Pod 4 Ultra. Currently, it ships to the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Europe, and Australia. **

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Six Steps to a 315-Pound Bench

  • It's a pretty awesome goal to go after, but MOST will not hit it. (2:12)

  • The value and history of the bench press. (3:13)

  • Six Steps to a 315-Pound Bench

  • #1 - Master the technique (strong arch, activate lats, squeeze bar, elbows slightly tucked, use leg drive). (5:23)

  • #2 - Bench 2 days a week (heavy and speed days). (14:20)

  • #3 - Do shoulder mobility daily. (17:34)

  • #4 - Eat in a surplus. (23:06)

  • #5 - Don't neglect back work. (24:05)

  • #6 - Use isometric pauses. (26:03)

  • Questions:

  • How important is including an incline press? (28:37)

  • How can bands and chains be used to improve my bench press? (30:57)

Related Links/Products Mentioned

  • Visit Eight Sleep for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump Listeners! ** Code MINDPUMP to get $350 off Pod 4 Ultra. Currently, it ships to the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Europe, and Australia. **

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In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin coach four Pump Heads via Zoom.

  • Mind Pump Fit Tip: Are you measuring your progress with the mirror and scale? You WILL fail! DO THIS instead. (2:26)

  • The strength benefits of dietary cholesterol. (18:15)

  • Addressing the egg shortage. (22:17)

  • The GLP-1 phenomenon continues to explode. (28:55)

  • The illusion of freedom. (32:14)

  • Being proactive vs reactive when it comes to a cold. (36:45)

  • Terrible health trends of the past. (40:22)

  • Prenatal nutrition and your face shape. (45:56)

  • Red-light therapy and improvement in eyesight. (49:53)

  • If you could live forever, would you? (50:57)

  • Washing away at sea. (52:57)

  • #ListenerLive question #1 – Any help or guidance on a 69-year-old wanting to get on stage? (58:23)

  • #ListenerLive question #2 – How can I roll out a strength-based workout for our Star Wars Fanclub? (1:20:41)

  • #ListenerLive question #3 – When do you breathe during the exercises? (1:31:23)

  • #ListenerLive question #4 – Any suggestions on how to be a strong, fit 56-year-old, and rock the Mother Of the Bride look? (1:39:37)

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In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin coach four Pump Heads via Zoom.

  • Mind Pump Fit Tip: Are you measuring your progress with the mirror and scale? You WILL fail! DO THIS instead. (2:26)

  • The strength benefits of dietary cholesterol. (18:15)

  • Addressing the egg shortage. (22:17)

  • The GLP-1 phenomenon continues to explode. (28:55)

  • The illusion of freedom. (32:14)

  • Being proactive vs reactive when it comes to a cold. (36:45)

  • Terrible health trends of the past. (40:22)

  • Prenatal nutrition and your face shape. (45:56)

  • Red-light therapy and improvement in eyesight. (49:53)

  • If you could live forever, would you? (50:57)

  • Washing away at sea. (52:57)

  • #ListenerLive question #1 – Any help or guidance on a 69-year-old wanting to get on stage? (58:23)

  • #ListenerLive question #2 – How can I roll out a strength-based workout for our Star Wars Fanclub? (1:20:41)

  • #ListenerLive question #3 – When do you breathe during the exercises? (1:31:23)

  • #ListenerLive question #4 – Any suggestions on how to be a strong, fit 56-year-old, and rock the Mother Of the Bride look? (1:39:37)

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10 Year Anniversary

  • Did you think we'd get here? (2:06)

  • How it all started, and first impressions of each other. (6:27)

  • The 'Splinter', Doug Egge. (24:12)

  • Do they believe they'd make it today? (27:30)

  • When did they decide MAPS Anabolic would be the 'baby'? (31:48)

  • Punching up. (33:18)

  • New listeners vs. old listeners. (39:40)

  • Deciding to start the YouTube channel. (41:12)

  • Early financial highlights. (42:38)

  • The creation of MAPS programs. (44:55)

  • First notable interviews. (47:26)

  • Sal's greatest strength and greatest weakness. (1:00:45)

  • A time business-wise when they got really excited. (1:01:41)

  • Leveling up. (1:09:39)

  • Shifting the direction of the fitness industry. (1:12:02)

  • Guests who have impacted them the most. (1:13:32)

  • Mind Pump's first BIG investments. (1:22:50)

  • The COVID scare. (1:26:07)

  • Mind Pump Partners. (1:29:15)

  • Resistance Training Revolution. (1:41:03)

  • What's in my bag? (1:42:56)

  • Fire hose of knowledge. (1:44:28)

  • Mind Pump Live. (1:45:49)

  • The next 10 years. (1:48:10)

  • Time flies. (1:49:52)

  • A timeline for their kids to listen to. (1:55:13)

  • Buy in with family & friends. (1:57:20)

  • AskMindPump.com (2:00:07)

  • Fun, challenging, and rewarding. (2:01:11)

  • Mutual respect and trust. (2:02:27)

  • Built to win. (2:05:15)

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10 Year Anniversary

  • Did you think we'd get here? (2:06)

  • How it all started, and first impressions of each other. (6:27)

  • The 'Splinter', Doug Egge. (24:12)

  • Do they believe they'd make it today? (27:30)

  • When did they decide MAPS Anabolic would be the 'baby'? (31:48)

  • Punching up. (33:18)

  • New listeners vs. old listeners. (39:40)

  • Deciding to start the YouTube channel. (41:12)

  • Early financial highlights. (42:38)

  • The creation of MAPS programs. (44:55)

  • First notable interviews. (47:26)

  • Sal's greatest strength and greatest weakness. (1:00:45)

  • A time business-wise when they got really excited. (1:01:41)

  • Leveling up. (1:09:39)

  • Shifting the direction of the fitness industry. (1:12:02)

  • Guests who have impacted them the most. (1:13:32)

  • Mind Pump's first BIG investments. (1:22:50)

  • The COVID scare. (1:26:07)

  • Mind Pump Partners. (1:29:15)

  • Resistance Training Revolution. (1:41:03)

  • What's in my bag? (1:42:56)

  • Fire hose of knowledge. (1:44:28)

  • Mind Pump Live. (1:45:49)

  • The next 10 years. (1:48:10)

  • Time flies. (1:49:52)

  • A timeline for their kids to listen to. (1:55:13)

  • Buy in with family & friends. (1:57:20)

  • AskMindPump.com (2:00:07)

  • Fun, challenging, and rewarding. (2:01:11)

  • Mutual respect and trust. (2:02:27)

  • Built to win. (2:05:15)

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In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin coach three Pump Heads via Zoom.

  • Mind Pump Fit Tip: For the best pumps of your life, DO THIS! (1:31)

  • Caldera Lab is making its way on the small screen. (22:41)

  • What do you consider to be old? (25:27)

  • When does the age gap become weird? (30:27)

  • Research your pre-natal supplements. (36:08)

  • Processed foods impact on muscle quality. (38:52)

  • When your science fiction brain goes crazy. (44:06)

  • NIL is changing the dynamics of college sports. (50:11)

  • QVC is selling on IG. (53:11)

  • #ListenerLive question #1 – What advice do you have for scaling a personal training business while maintaining that passion, avoiding burnout, and finding that endgame when you want to retire? (55:19)

  • #ListenerLive question #2 – Should I focus on losing more weight first and then build muscle, or should I maintain a weight around 205-215, and recomposition by losing fat and gaining muscle? (1:06:37)

  • #ListenerLive question #3 – Did my years of overtraining affect my ability to lean out? (1:16:51)

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In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin coach three Pump Heads via Zoom.

  • Mind Pump Fit Tip: For the best pumps of your life, DO THIS! (1:31)

  • Caldera Lab is making its way on the small screen. (22:41)

  • What do you consider to be old? (25:27)

  • When does the age gap become weird? (30:27)

  • Research your pre-natal supplements. (36:08)

  • Processed foods impact on muscle quality. (38:52)

  • When your science fiction brain goes crazy. (44:06)

  • NIL is changing the dynamics of college sports. (50:11)

  • QVC is selling on IG. (53:11)

  • #ListenerLive question #1 – What advice do you have for scaling a personal training business while maintaining that passion, avoiding burnout, and finding that endgame when you want to retire? (55:19)

  • #ListenerLive question #2 – Should I focus on losing more weight first and then build muscle, or should I maintain a weight around 205-215, and recomposition by losing fat and gaining muscle? (1:06:37)

  • #ListenerLive question #3 – Did my years of overtraining affect my ability to lean out? (1:16:51)

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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: If you workout the same way all the time you're killing your gains…it's not always about changing exercises. (1:45)

  • The fascination with probiotic/microbiome research. (15:09)

  • Going down the AI rabbit hole. (22:34)

  • Cat Debacle: Part II. (26:48)

  • Car experience fails. (31:48)

  • Sal's garage workout with his son. (33:49)

  • Sunrise to sunset bundle. (35:09)

  • Drug tales with Mind Pump. (39:19)

  • Healthy meals for your family and kids. (50:20)

  • Shout out to @this.is.michael2024! (51:41)

  • #Quah question #1 – How do you navigate the new year/new me hype? (54:44)

  • #Quah question #2 – Are there any acupuncture benefits related to muscle building or fat loss? (1:02:01)

  • #Quah question #3 – Thoughts on assisted stretching labs? Is it worth it? (1:07:39)

  • #Quah question #4 – Do you think BPC-157 would work for an older bicep tendon injury? (1:11:32)

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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: If you workout the same way all the time you're killing your gains…it's not always about changing exercises. (1:45)

  • The fascination with probiotic/microbiome research. (15:09)

  • Going down the AI rabbit hole. (22:34)

  • Cat Debacle: Part II. (26:48)

  • Car experience fails. (31:48)

  • Sal's garage workout with his son. (33:49)

  • Sunrise to sunset bundle. (35:09)

  • Drug tales with Mind Pump. (39:19)

  • Healthy meals for your family and kids. (50:20)

  • Shout out to @this.is.michael2024! (51:41)

  • #Quah question #1 – How do you navigate the new year/new me hype? (54:44)

  • #Quah question #2 – Are there any acupuncture benefits related to muscle building or fat loss? (1:02:01)

  • #Quah question #3 – Thoughts on assisted stretching labs? Is it worth it? (1:07:39)

  • #Quah question #4 – Do you think BPC-157 would work for an older bicep tendon injury? (1:11:32)

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Hormone Therapy for Aesthetics for Women Dr. Lauren Fitzgerald

  • Why she believes you should go on hormone therapy once you are past a certain age. (1:26)

  • Normal does NOT mean optimal. (2:56)

  • The difference between BHRT and HRT. (3:47)

  • Her journey of becoming an MD, a Beachbody coach, and how she got into functional medicine. (7:51)

  • How is she different from traditional functional medicine doctors? (16:02)

  • Why hormones place a MASSIVE role on your progress. (17:44)

  • Her experience with GLP-1s and busting the myths surrounding them. (20:15)

  • The most common hormones she starts her clients with. (24:23)

  • Which provides the most aesthetic benefit? (24:58)

  • What does progesterone provide for women? (25:40)

  • Why labs are NOT nearly as important as symptoms. (26:33)

  • Why she prefers creams for men and women. (29:46)

  • You can have a good libido and have TERRIBLE testosterone. (32:23)

  • Her preferences when it comes to thyroid medication. (33:05)

  • Why she prefers to be OPTIMIZED and not natural. (36:23)

  • To whom doesn't she recommend hormone replacement therapy? (37:56)

  • The benefits of DHT. (40:37)

  • The sooner you invest in yourself the CHEAPER your healthcare will be when you get older. (41:43)

  • The rise of the female hormone optimization movement. (44:34)

  • The order of operations for a female looking to make a shift in their health. (46:05)

  • The best form of exercise for hormone optimization. (51:46)

  • The muscle-memory investment. (52:54)

  • Why getting back to the way our ancestors lived just helps support how our hormones are designed to work. (54:38)

  • PCOS needs to be renamed. (55:35)

  • Weak muscles, weak bones. (57:07)

  • The importance and value of protein. (57:55)

  • Why nothing happens fast with hormones. (59:15)

  • If you're taking thyroid medication, DO THIS! (1:01:42)

  • Her primary business. (1:05:29)

  • Make America Hard Again. (1:06:14)

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  • Get your free Sample Pack with any "drink mix" purchase! Also try the new LMNT Sparkling — a bold, 16-ounce can of sparkling electrolyte water: Visit DrinkLMNT.com/MindPump

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Hormone Therapy for Aesthetics for Women Dr. Lauren Fitzgerald

  • Why she believes you should go on hormone therapy once you are past a certain age. (1:26)

  • Normal does NOT mean optimal. (2:56)

  • The difference between BHRT and HRT. (3:47)

  • Her journey of becoming an MD, a Beachbody coach, and how she got into functional medicine. (7:51)

  • How is she different from traditional functional medicine doctors? (16:02)

  • Why hormones place a MASSIVE role on your progress. (17:44)

  • Her experience with GLP-1s and busting the myths surrounding them. (20:15)

  • The most common hormones she starts her clients with. (24:23)

  • Which provides the most aesthetic benefit? (24:58)

  • What does progesterone provide for women? (25:40)

  • Why labs are NOT nearly as important as symptoms. (26:33)

  • Why she prefers creams for men and women. (29:46)

  • You can have a good libido and have TERRIBLE testosterone. (32:23)

  • Her preferences when it comes to thyroid medication. (33:05)

  • Why she prefers to be OPTIMIZED and not natural. (36:23)

  • To whom doesn't she recommend hormone replacement therapy? (37:56)

  • The benefits of DHT. (40:37)

  • The sooner you invest in yourself the CHEAPER your healthcare will be when you get older. (41:43)

  • The rise of the female hormone optimization movement. (44:34)

  • The order of operations for a female looking to make a shift in their health. (46:05)

  • The best form of exercise for hormone optimization. (51:46)

  • The muscle-memory investment. (52:54)

  • Why getting back to the way our ancestors lived just helps support how our hormones are designed to work. (54:38)

  • PCOS needs to be renamed. (55:35)

  • Weak muscles, weak bones. (57:07)

  • The importance and value of protein. (57:55)

  • Why nothing happens fast with hormones. (59:15)

  • If you're taking thyroid medication, DO THIS! (1:01:42)

  • Her primary business. (1:05:29)

  • Make America Hard Again. (1:06:14)

Related Links/Products Mentioned

  • Get your free Sample Pack with any "drink mix" purchase! Also try the new LMNT Sparkling — a bold, 16-ounce can of sparkling electrolyte water: Visit DrinkLMNT.com/MindPump

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In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin coach four Pump Heads via Zoom.

  • Mind Pump Fit Tip: Three BIG dietary lies the government has told you. (1:51)

  • Exercise and how it affects your nerves. (18:40)

  • Charity vs evolutionary theory. (23:57)

  • Slowing down time as a parent. (38:14)

  • Previewing the next Train the Trainer webinar series. (46:28)

  • It's Organifi Gold Juice season. (54:06)

  • Mind Pump Recommends Landman on Paramount Plus. (55:24)

  • #ListenerLive question #1 – I can't shake the feeling that I should be much stronger by now. I'm consistent and dedicated in the gym, so it's disheartening to feel like I'm spinning my wheels. What could I be doing wrong? (1:00:03)

  • #ListenerLive question #2 – Why am I waking up so early? Please help! (1:12:09)

  • #ListenerLive question #3 – For being on TRT, I don't feel I am getting the gains I should. Any advice on what to do at this point? (1:22:49)

  • #ListenerLive question #4 – What should training and diet look like depending on how busy my dance schedule is (off-season vs in-season)? (1:38:30)

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In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin coach four Pump Heads via Zoom.

  • Mind Pump Fit Tip: Three BIG dietary lies the government has told you. (1:51)

  • Exercise and how it affects your nerves. (18:40)

  • Charity vs evolutionary theory. (23:57)

  • Slowing down time as a parent. (38:14)

  • Previewing the next Train the Trainer webinar series. (46:28)

  • It's Organifi Gold Juice season. (54:06)

  • Mind Pump Recommends Landman on Paramount Plus. (55:24)

  • #ListenerLive question #1 – I can't shake the feeling that I should be much stronger by now. I'm consistent and dedicated in the gym, so it's disheartening to feel like I'm spinning my wheels. What could I be doing wrong? (1:00:03)

  • #ListenerLive question #2 – Why am I waking up so early? Please help! (1:12:09)

  • #ListenerLive question #3 – For being on TRT, I don't feel I am getting the gains I should. Any advice on what to do at this point? (1:22:49)

  • #ListenerLive question #4 – What should training and diet look like depending on how busy my dance schedule is (off-season vs in-season)? (1:38:30)

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