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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1169 Building Muscle While Cutting Calories, When to Change Your Rep Range, Wrist Strengthening Tips & MORE
In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about how long to stay in a specific rep range, whether you can cut calories and still gain muscle, the best way to strengthen wrists and the ideal physical activity or exercise to be done 2-3Xs a week by the average person. How Italian’s don’t have a volume button. (4:04) Why it’s not just about the information, but rather HOW you communicate it. (5:57) Mind Pump heading to LA to meet Arthur C Brooks. (15:00) Does anything evoke emotion as much as music? (16:38) Mind Pump Business Wars: Starbucks vs. Peet’s. (19:47) The origin story of Red Bull. (24:55) Vuori’s CRAZY return policy: Good business move or bad one? (27:42) The CLEAR differences between men and women. (29:26) The differences between Heritage Pork vs regular pork and how you can get it from Butcher Box. (34:40) Updates on ‘Epstein Gate’. (37:40) Is panspermia a real thing?? (40:35) What’s the deal with the resurgence of amateur fights? Will the novelty wear off? (42:35) #Quah question #1 – How long should you stay in a specific rep range? Should you be switching up weekly, shorter or longer? (50:24) #Quah question #2 – I am confused about the whole bulk and cut thing. Can I cut calories and still gain muscle? (56:30) #Quah question #3 – What is the best way to strengthen wrists? I’m looking to learn a handstand, but my wrists give out first. (1:01:20) #Quah question #4 - If you can prescribe one physical activity or exercise to be done 2-3Xs a week for the average person, what would it be? (1:05:12) People Mentioned Bishop Robert Barron (@bishopbarron) Instagram Arthur Brooks (@arthurbrooks) Twitter Mike Swick (@mike_swick) Instagram Dr Pimple Popper (@popperdrpimple) Instagram Logan Paul (@loganpaul) Instagram Related Links/Products Mentioned November Promotion: MAPS Performance ½ off!! **Code “GREEN50” at checkout** Arthur C. Brooks - Amazon.com The Pursuit | Netflix From the Ground Up: My Journey to Reimagine the Role of a Global Business Book by Howard Schultz How Thailand created Red Bull Visit Vuori Clothing for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! Visit Butcher Box for this month’s exclusive Mind Pump offer! 2 prison guards charged with conspiracy and filing false records on the night of Jeffrey Epstein's death NASA finds 'extraterrestrial sugar' on meteorites, which may have 'led to the origin of life' Rough N' Rowdy - Barstool Sports Which Is Better: Low Reps Or High Reps? MAPS Fitness Prime Pro MAPS O.C.R. The Best Form of Exercise – Mind Pump Blog Mind Pump Free Resources
1168: How to Build Side Butt, When to Deload for Recovery & Gains, Using Isometrics to Build Strength & Stability in Greater Ranges of Motion & MORE
In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about how to incorporate a deload week into programming, how to develop side glutes, how to strengthen and stabilize hypermobile joints and the most memorable client that they have ever had. Mind Pump Recommends Jojo Rabbit in theaters now. (4:34) Mind Pump Recommends The Morning Show on Apple+. (6:17) Does Sal need an intervention? (9:10) What looks good in real life is often different than in pictures. (10:55) Why is Christianity triggering to most people? How you are doing yourself a disservice by being close-minded. (16:57) Kanye West the contrarian. (22:53) The benefits of pine bark extract & MORE in Organifi’s new product Move. (26:05) Can how you eat help your body fight the flu? (29:17) How we have engineered almonds from deadly to delicious. (33:00) Having a healthy diet can lower your risk of hearing loss. (36:17) Airbnb signs '$500 Million' Olympic sponsorship ahead of IPO: The advantages of a shared economy. (37:41) #Quah question #1 – Can you go deeper into what a deload week looks like? How to incorporate it into your programming and the purpose and benefits of doing so? (43:20) #Quah question #2 – How does one develop side glutes? I have a weird concave between my leg and hip, instead of side glutes being round. (54:01) #Quah question #3 - I have hypermobile hip joints that have led me to have terrible recruitment patterns in my lower body. I try to strengthen the muscles around my hips, but I still feel like I’m not able to engage them correctly. What can I do to fix this? (59:22) #Quah question #4 – What’s the most memorable client that you have ever had? (1:05:11) People Mentioned Bret “Glute Guy” Contreras PhD (@bretcontreras1) Instagram Bishop Robert Barron (@bishopbarron) Instagram Joe DeFranco (@defrancosgym) Instagram Related Links/Products Mentioned November Promotion: MAPS Performance ½ off!! **Code “GREEN50” at checkout** Jojo Rabbit (2019) - Rotten Tomatoes The Morning Show on Apple TV+ Apple’s Gadgets Co-Star in Its New TV Drama Mind Pump 1160: Bret Contreras- The Glute Guru Mind Pump 1165: Bishop Robert Barron on Physical Fitness, Satan, Evolution, Psychedelics & Much More Kanye West and Dr. Dre Announce 'Jesus Is King Part II' Visit Organifi for the exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Code “mindpump” at checkout** New study: pine bark extract boosts nitric oxide production Ketogenic diet helps tame flu virus How Almonds Went From Deadly To Delicious Visit Skinny Dipped for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Code “mindpump” at checkout** Healthy Diet May Lower Risk of Hearing Loss in Women Airbnb seals $500m Olympics sponsorship deal ahead of listing MAPS Powerlift Activate Your Glutes with Tube Walking – Mind Pump TV Why Your Butt Won't Grow: 3 Exercises to Wake Up Your Sleepy Butt – Mind Pump TV 3 Best Secrets - How To Make Your Butt Grow (AVOID MISTAKES!) | MIND PUMP Dunphy Squat- Improve Your Squat with this Secret Exercise – Mind Pump TV Mind Pump Free Resources
1167: Seven Ways to Not Get Fat During the Holidays
In this episode, Sal, Adam and Justin cover seven ways to prevent packing on the pounds (or kilos) this holiday season. What is Mind Pump’s favorite holiday? (2:52) How much weight does the average American gain during the holidays? (4:20) The seven steps you can take to NOT get fat around the holidays. #1 – Cutting the STRESS! (6:39) #2 – Prioritizing the order of how you eat your food. (13:15) #3 – The importance of drinking plenty of water. (17:35) #4 – Bringing a healthy dish to your family dinner. (20:00) #5 – Being mindful about the food you are about to eat and eating the desserts that are MOST meaningful to you. (23:40) #6 – Going for a walk after your big meal. (31:03) #7 - Scheduling workouts with your family and friends. (37:42) People Mentioned Paul Chek (@paul.chek) Instagram Related Links/Products Mentioned November Promotion: MAPS Performance ½ off!! **Code “GREEN50” at checkout** Visit Butcher Box for this month’s exclusive Mind Pump offer! Weight Gain over the Holidays in Three Countries The health benefits of strong relationships Why Eating With Your Non-Dominant Hand Can Help With Weight Loss Chewing Your Food: Is 32 Really the Magic Number? The Case For Taking a Walk After You Eat Mind Pump Free Resources
1166: Using Body Weight Training to Build Muscle & Strength, Hidden Barriers that Make Fat Loss Difficult, Cutting & Bulking for Beginners & MORE
In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about the significance of bodyweight training when strength training, whether a beginner should focus on bulking or cutting first, why people have such a hard time losing fat, and knowing when to become a personal trainer. How the modern domesticated dog wouldn’t survive a second in the wild. (5:23) Adam shares his most recent set back in his training. (6:17) That one-time Sal couldn’t get off the floor after an injury. (11:40) Why adults always have lessons to learn. (14:20) Mind Pump recommends The Mandalorian on Disney+. (16:54) Sal’s daughter turns 10! (22:28) Public Service Announcement: If you have symptoms of malaise, there are at-home tests available for you. (26:12) Why brands like Felix Gray are ahead of the curve. (32:25) Why humans need physical touch to thrive. (35:34) How today’s obesity epidemic has been caused by ultra-processed food. (39:47) Is CrossFit heading in a new direction? (42:58) Google buys Fitbit for $2.1 Billion: What does it mean for the consumer? (47:25) #Quah question #1 - What is the significance of bodyweight training when strength training? Can it replace higher rep ranges with weights? (50:21) #Quah question #2 – Should someone who is a beginner focus on bulking or cutting first? How do you know which to do first? (54:35) #Quah question #3 – Why do you guys think people have such a hard time losing fat in this day and age? What are the physical or phycological barriers you see most people have? How have you guided people in the right direction on starting their journey? (1:00:37) #Quah question #4 – How do you know when you should become a personal trainer? What makes you fit to become a personal trainer? (1:08:48) People Mentioned Greg Glassman (@CrossFitCEO) Twitter Related Links/Products Mentioned November Promotion: MAPS Performance ½ off!! **Code “GREEN50” at checkout** The Mandalorian | Disney+ Originals Watch Rick and Morty Streaming Online | Hulu Visit Everly Well for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Code “mindpump” at checkout** Arsenic, Lead Found in Popular Protein Supplements Visit Felix Gray for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! Office workers spend 1,700 hours a year in front of a computer screen Hands On Research: The Science of Touch Today's obesity epidemic may have been caused by childhood sugar intake decades ago Greg Glassman on CrossFit’s New Direction CrossFit MDL1s are Networking Medical Doctors Google buys Fitbit for $2.1 billion How To Boost Your Metabolism The Right Way! (FAT LOSS!)| Mind Pump TV Mind Pump 1057: How to Get Stronger for Fat Loss & Muscle Building Are Personal Trainers Worth the Cost? - Mind Pump Blog Mind Pump Free Resources
1165: Bishop Robert Barron on Physical Fitness, Satan, Evolution, Psychedelics & Much More
In this episode, Sal, Adam and Justin speak for the second time with Bishop Robert Barron. Focusing on the wider culture and moving forward on all fronts. (2:46) What was the conversation like with Jordan Peterson? (4:04) Why everyone is hungry for God. (5:18) What are the symptoms of poor spiritual health? (7:40) The problems of creating an idol out of the ego. (9:57) The surrender of control and asking God what does he want you to do today. (11:01) Why has religion fallen out of favor? (13:00) What is his take on stoicism? (15:06) Understanding the concept of the Holy Trinity. (17:45) How do you know what religion is RIGHT for you? (19:30) The four criteria to detach from and how to balance them in your life. (24:17) Why behind every addiction there is a soul quest for God. (26:06) Does Satin play a role in our lives? (27:50) What are his thoughts on psychedelics? (32:38) Using journaling as a spiritual exercise. (35:50) Has our time forgotten Jesus Christ as a human being? (39:21) How religion stirs up people’s feelings and emotions. (41:15) What is the hardest book of the Bible for people to comprehend? (43:20) Can we believe in creation and evolution? (44:05) Does he foresee any problems with editing our genes? (46:25) What is the connection between Christianity and freedom? Or this there any? (49:30) What’s the role of the church in protecting the freedoms of people around the world? (55:28) Where can people start if they want to look more into religion? (59:31) What are the greatest challenges facing us today? (1:00:27) How life is all about choices. (1:04:10) Does God want us to have lots of children? (1:05:15) Is he a big movie guy? (1:05:56) What types of music does a Bishop listen to? (1:08:45) How everyone has a poison somewhere. (1:10:05) Did Jesus ever laugh? (1:11:10) What are the different arms of The Word on Fire? (1:13:19) Is there a role of physical fitness in spirituality? (1:14:34) Featured Guest/People Mentioned Bishop Robert Barron (@bishopbarron) Instagram Facebook Word on Fire Bishop Robert Barron - YouTube Ben Shapiro (@officialbenshapiro) Instagram Jordan Peterson (@jordan.b.peterson) Instagram Ryan Holiday (@ryanholiday) Instagram Joe Rogan (@joerogan) Instagram Related Links/Products Mentioned November Promotion: MAPS Performance ½ off!! **Code “GREEN50” at checkout** Robert Barron - Amazon Catholicism documentary Bishop Barron’s Interview with Ben Shapiro S2 E14: Bishop Barron: Catholicism and the Modern Age Mind Pump 1155: Ryan Holiday Mind Pump 827: Bishop Barron- Using YouTube & Social Media to Demystify Christianity & God Unnatural Selection | Netflix Official Site Mere Christianity - Book by C. S. Lewis Gran Torino (2009) - Rotten Tomatoes
1164: How to Activate Your Chest When Benching, What a New Personal Trainer Needs to Know, Tactics to Overcome Insecurities & MORE
In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about how to feel activation in chest when benching, how much information you should know as a new personal trainer, if there is anything they would go back and change in their first 3 programs (Anabolic, Performance & Aesthetic), and how to address insecurities. Adam has an addiction to subscriptions. (5:06) Sal using scare tactics on his son. (9:42) Is seasonal affective disorder a real thing? (11:16) How your thermal environment affects your sleep. (14:07) Justin is a big dance guy. (19:09) The health benefits of the lion’s mane mushroom. (23:02) Is milk consumption on the decline? (27:15) Can artificial intelligence predict premature death? (30:05) Mind Pump recommends The Inventor: Out for Blood on HBO. (30:49) The multi-level marketing (MLM) scam that is Beachbody. (34:55) Convoy: The Uber of trucking systems. (42:00) The psychological benefits of exercise. (45:11) #Quah question #1 – When I bench, regular or incline, I don’t feel a lot of activation in my chest. Any tips to feel it more? (48:43) #Quah question #2 - How much information should you know as a new personal trainer? I listen to you guys, but I can’t hold a candle to you. (55:23) #Quah question #3 – Knowing what you know today, is there anything you would go back and change in your first 3 programs? (1:00:05) #Quah question #4 – How would you guys recommend to address insecurities in yourself? (1:07:14) People Mentioned Eugene Teo (@coacheugeneteo) Instagram Related Links/Products Mentioned November Promotion: MAPS Performance ½ off!! **Code “GREEN50” at checkout** Effects of thermal environment on sleep and circadian rhythm Visit ChiliPad for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Code “MPOOLER” at checkout** 9 Health Benefits of Lion's Mane Mushroom Visit Four Sigmatic for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Code “mindpump” at checkout** Dean Foods, America's biggest milk producer, files for bankruptcy The Weston A. Price Foundation Artificial intelligence can predict premature death, study finds The Inventor: Out for Blood in Silicon Valley Mind Pump 1082: The Truth About Beachbody® Convoy raises $400 million to expand its on-demand trucking platform Being physically active might be associated with a greater ability to control negative emotions, study finds Correcting Upper Cross Syndrome to Improve Posture & Health- Intro How to Fix Rounded Shoulders (GONE IN 4 STEPS!) | MIND PUMP Mind Pump TV - YouTube
1163: When to Avoid Cardio, the Ideal Number of Meals to Maximize Muscle Growth, Barbell Complexes vs Straight Sets & MORE
In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about whether cardio is a waste of time if you’re lifting heavy, the benefits and disadvantages of doing a barbell complex vs. doing straight sets, whether it is necessary to eat multiple times a day to see gains, and if it is awkward when someone asks just one of them to be on their podcast. The foods the guy’s used to eat during their bachelor days. (3:30) Want to lower your blood pressure? Drink your beet juice. (8:15) Is Sal a little too thick? (11:56) Adam provides updates from Week 3 of MAPS Powerlift. (15:35) Sal recommends The Rise of Jordan Peterson on Prime Video. (20:20) Mind Pump’s first take on The Mandalorian on Disney+. (24:00) Disney+ surpasses 10 million subscribers on the first day! (27:00) The future of entertainment is here: Will we see an a la carte app soon?? (28:25) Adam’s shares his ‘interesting’ experiences with DoorDash. (31:47) Has the last driver’s license holder already been born?! The guys speculate on the future of the auto industry. (35:45) The latest plan of attack on The Andrews rat problem. (41:40) It is getting ugly in San Francisco: The new DA pledges not to prosecute public urination, other quality-of-life-crimes. (44:50) #Quah question #1 – Is cardio a waste of time if you’re lifting heavy? Or do you suggest doing some in your workout? (48:00) #Quah question #2 – What are the benefits and disadvantages of doing a barbell complex vs. doing straight sets? (55:21) #Quah question #3 – Do you really need to eat multiple times a day to see gains? I eat two meals and one shake a day to meet my macros. Is that ok? I train 5 to 6 days a week. (1:01:26) #Quah question #4 - Is it awkward when someone asks just one of you to be on their podcast? (1:08:23) People Mentioned Jordan Peterson (@jordan.b.peterson) Instagram Tait, A Human Person (@taitfletcher) Instagram Tom Bilyeu (@tombilyeu) Instagram Max Lugavere (@maxlugavere) Instagram Related Links/Products Mentioned November Promotion: MAPS Performance ½ off!! **Code “GREEN50” at checkout** Does beetroot juice lower blood pressure? Visit Organifi for the exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Code “mindpump” at checkout** MAPS Powerlift – Mind Pump Watch The Rise Of Jordan Peterson | Prime Video - Amazon The Mandalorian | Disney+ Originals Disney+ surpasses 10 million subscribers on first day The Morning Show on Apple TV+ Comcast announces $5-per-month Flex streaming platform for cord cutters The Last Driver’s License Holder Has Already Been Born. The Secret of NIMH (1982) - Rotten Tomatoes New San Francisco DA's pledge making homeless crisis worse, says police union chief Cardio Sucks for Fat Loss – Mind Pump Blog MAPS Fitness HIIT – Mind Pump HIIT Workout For Fat Loss with Barbell (15 Minutes) | MIND PUMP MP 1019: Using Barbell Complexes for Building Muscle & Burning Fat, How to Fix an Imbalance Between... The Meal Frequency Myth – Mind Pump Blog Mind Pump Free Resources
1162: Five Ways to Relieve Pain Naturally
In this episode, Sal, Adam and Justin give you five ways to naturally relieve pain. How over 100 million Americans suffer from chronic pain DAILY! (2:07) What are the differences between chronic and acute pain? (2:58) HOW you are moving can determine WHY you are in pain. (5:02) The Five Most Important Ways to Relieve Pain. (7:22) #1 – Improve overall mobility to solve the root problem. (9:42) #2 – How your diet can be causing your joint pain. (24:59) #3 – Optimizing your sleep to reduce pain. (33:46) #4 – The importance of getting proper sunlight. (43:11) #5 – Practicing mindfulness to reframe how your body perceives pain. (46:54) Related Links/Products Mentioned November Promotion: MAPS Performance ½ off!! **Code “GREEN50” at checkout** Chronic Pain Statistics: Facts, Figures And Research [Infographic] Report: More than 100 million Americans suffer chronic pain How to Improve Back Pain Flexibility vs. Mobility: The Difference (IT MATTERS!) - Mind Pump TV What is the First Step to Better Mobility? How To Foam Roll PROPERLY (AVOID THESE MISTAKES) | MIND PUMP Is Fasting Effective? Intermittent Fasting Guide | MAPS Fitness Products - Mind Pump Foods that fight inflammation Visit Felix Gray for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! The effect of sleep deprivation on pain. Does fascia hold memories? Mind Pump Free Resources
1161: The Dangers of Upright Rows, Touch-and-Go vs. Dead-Stop Deadlifts, the Benefits of Rucking & MORE
In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about whether upright rows are safe, touch-and-go vs. dead-stop for exercises such as deadlifts, the benefits and detriments of rucking, and whether it is possible that humans could evolve to safely consume McDonald’s-type food daily and require less exercise. The power and influence of YouTube celebrities. (5:25) Are people more interested in seeing people fight who they KNOW, rather than see fighters that ACTUALLY fight for a living? (8:20) The guys recap the feedback heard at the recent CPPS Coaches training course held at Mind Pump Headquarters. (17:20) How everything we perceive is through a filter. (19:56) Sal recommends One Child Nation on Prime Video. (26:34) Adam and Sal are ruffling some feathers over on Twitter. (30:50) Justin causing a ruckus at his kids’ latest flag football game. (36:14) How using red light therapy can increase your free testosterone. (38:07) MIIR continues to give back for an excellent cause. (42:43) Justin’s secret “Mind Pump Mule” revealed in the latest newsletter. Subscribe TODAY! (43:53) #Quah question #1 – I have heard the dangers of upright rows, but see them in MAPS Spilt. Are they safe? (46:44) #Quah question #2 – What are your opinions on touch-and-go vs. dead-stop for exercises such as deadlifts? (52:06) #Quah question #3 – What are your thoughts on rucking? Does it combine some of the benefits of resistance training with cardio? What impact does it have on posture? (56:40) #Quah question #4 – Sal often says evolutionarily speaking, so I’m curious if you think it possible that humans could evolve to safely consume McDonald’s-type food daily and require less exercise? (1:01:06) People Mentioned Bradley Martyn (@bradleymartyn) Instagram Layne Norton, PhD (@biolayne) Instagram Joe DeFranco (@defrancosgym) Instagram Mindpumpsal (@Sal_DiStefano) Twitter Adam Schafer (@WeLove2HateAdam) Twitter Justin Brink DC (@dr.justinbrink) Instagram Related Links/Products Mentioned November Promotion: MAPS Performance ½ off!! **Code “GREEN50” at checkout** KSI Vs. Logan Paul 2 Purses: YouTubers Crush The Payouts Of Established Boxers Footage released of Vitaly and Bradley Martyn fight at KSI vs Logan Paul 2 CPPS Coaches Watch One Child Nation | Prime Video - Amazon.com Visit Joovv for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! The Promising Evidence of Red and Near Infrared Light Therapy for Increasing Testosterone in Men Visit MIIR for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! Join the Mind Pump Newsletter MAPS Fitness Prime Pro – Mind Pump Mind Pump Free Resources
1160: Bret Contreras- The Glute Guru
In this episode, Sal, Adam and Justin speak with Bret Contreras, inventor of the hip thrust and renowned butt building expert. From a math teacher to glute guru: How did Bret get to where he is today? (2:41) Where did his obsession with glut training come from? (10:17) How he made hip bridges a thing. (14:50) Why it takes a strong woman to date a trainer. (18:37) The importance of staying true to who you are. (20:17) How he considers himself a lifter first, trainer second and then a scientist. (24:35) Why research is important when it comes to the validity of a study. (27:28) The science and studies on machines vs free weights/compound lifts: How all exercises are tools. (41:40) Do something that challenges your end range of motion to see greater muscle development. (1:04:02) The growing disconnects in the fitness industry. (1:08:05) Understanding the frequency aspect of training. (1:12:34) How everyone thinks they are SO advanced. (1:22:30) The importance of learning your own body and listening to it. (1:32:10) Featured Guest/People Mentioned Bret "Glute Guy" Contreras PhD (@bretcontreras1) Instagram Website Joe DeFranco (@defrancosgym) Instagram Jay Ferruggia (@jayferruggia) Instagram Jen Selter (@jenselter) Instagram Lauren Simpson (@laurensimpson) Instagram Brad Schoenfeld, Ph.D. (@bradschoenfeldphd) Instagram Layne Norton, Ph.D. (@biolayne) Instagram Stuart Phillips (@mackinprof) Instagram Eric Cressey (@ericcressey) Instagram Tawna Eubanks Mccoy (@tawnaeubanksmccoy) Instagram Related Links/Products Mentioned November Promotion: MAPS Performance ½ off!! **Code “GREEN50” at checkout** Glute Lab: The Art and Science of Strength and Physique Training - Book by Bret Contreras and Glen Cordoza Booty by Bret EFFECTS OF A SIX-WEEK HIP THRUST VS.FRONT SQUAT RESISTANCE TRAINING PROGRAM ON PERFORMANCE IN ADOLESCENT MALES: A RANDOMIZED CONTROLLED TRIAL Squats Versus Hip Thrusts Part II: The Twin Experiment Winning Rugby Players use Hip Thrusters Critical Mass: The Positions-Of-Flexion Approach to Explosive Muscle Growth - Book by Steve Holman The Colorado Experiment: Fact or Fiction
1159: The Top 5 Exercises, Leg Press vs. Hack Squat, Pre-Lift Motivation Techniques & MORE
In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about adding an exercise to the "Big 4," the leg press compared with the hack squat, the value of self-talk for motivation, and the future of contact sports. Mobility is NOT flexibility! Why Mind Pump is here to educate the masses. (4:17) The ONLY proper way to fast. (15:25) How Sal used Brain.fm to help his son study for his test. (17:38) Adam gets personal. (20:30) Why Adam doesn’t vote. (22:33) Is there a global fertility crisis? (28:50) Mind Pump’s go-to ‘snack’ foods. (31:10) Should you ration your kids Halloween candy? (34:08) Are cannabinoids anti-acne?! (38:14) Why Harriet Tubman is one of Sal’s heroes. (41:58) #Quah question #1 – If you had to add an exercise to the "Big 4” to make it the Big 5, which exercise would it be? (44:31) #Quah question #2 – I know squats are best for leg development, but if you had to choose between the leg press and the hack squat which one is better? (52:15) #Quah question #3 – How powerful is self-talk for motivation or having someone yell at you before doing a big lift? Do you practice it or should we just slap our faces, get angry and pick up the weight? (59:39) #Quah question #4 – Sports like rugby and football are increasingly becoming demonized due to concussion risks. What do you foresee the future of contact sports to be? (1:06:47) People Mentioned Joel Seedman (@dr.joelseedman_ahp) Instagram Amelia Boone (@ameliaboone) Twitter Bret "Glute Guy" Contreras PhD (@bretcontreras1) Instagram Eugene Teo (@coacheugeneteo) Instagram Related Links/Products Mentioned November Promotion: MAPS Performance ½ off!! **Code “GREEN50” at checkout** Visit Brain.fm for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners. Global Fertility Crisis Has Governments Scrambling for an Answer Visit Skinny Dipped for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Code “mindpump” at checkout** A mid-morning snack of almonds generates satiety and appropriate adjustment of subsequent food intake in healthy women Differential effectiveness of selected non-psychotropic phytocannabinoids on human sebocyte functions implicates their introduction in dry/seborrhoeic skin and acne treatment. Visit NED for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! Harriet (2019) - Rotten Tomatoes Mind Pump TV - YouTube Watersports & Long Term Brain Injury Mind Pump Free Resources
1158: Factors that Stall Fat Loss & Muscle Growth, How Often to Change Up Workout Program to Keep Progressing, Exercises that Work Multiple Muscles & MORE
In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about how to define a set when multiple muscles are working at once, downsides of repeating the same workout plan for an extended period of time, what to do if you are not seeing results from your diet and workout, and times they struggled with confidence during their personal training career. Kai Greene jumping on that vegan train a little too quickly. (4:51) Sal drinking beet juice for better pumps. (7:02) The effect of pornography on the brain. (10:16) Mind Pump’s first take on Kanye West’s new album. (14:58) The fascinating phenomenon of reality tv. (17:05) Robb Wolf triggering the vegan community left and right. (20:54) How the worst thing for the environment is to have unhealthy humans: Interesting facts of grass-fed vs grain-fed meat and the value of companies like Butcher Box (21:40) The athleisure wear market is exploding! (26:52) Updates from Adam on Week 2 of MAPS Powerlift. (29:31) Richard Gere is the man! (33:30) How the Joker isn't the only film depicting the powerful message of mental illness. (35:51) Will the 4-day work week become the thing? (37:25) Increased screen time usage now linked to lower brain development: The importance of looking at things with a grain of salt. (42:12) #Quah question #1 – I understand you say 9-18 sets per muscle group/per week, but what do you define as a set when multiple muscles are working at once? For example, would 5 sets of regular bench press count as 5 sets of tricep work as the triceps are still working? (49:54) #Quah question #2 – Can one stay on the MAPS Anabolic program for a couple of years and still see changes in their body and strength? (55:43) #Quah question #3 – I will be 60 in two months, weight training 3-5 times a week and also walk 12 to 15,000 steps per day. I have been on a fitness journey for 20 years and count my macros, but I am struggling to reduce my body fat and increase my muscle mass. I hired a personal trainer a year ago and have increased my weights consistently. I am also following MAPS Anabolic. I am not sure if it’s my age, but I’m just not seeing results. I tend to over train, work a high stress 60 hour a week desk job and wonder if stress is playing into it? I watch my sleep and get consistent 7 hours per night. Any suggestions? (1:01:57) #Quah question #4 – Were there ever times during your personal training career where you struggled with confidence? (1:09:55) People Mentioned Kai Greene (@kaigreene) Instagram Robb Wolf (@dasrobbwolf) Instagram Related Links/Products Mentioned November Promotion: MAPS Performance ½ off!! **Code “GREEN50” at checkout** Acute ingestion of beetroot juice increases exhaled nitric oxide in healthy individuals. With beetroot juice before exercise, aging brains look ‘younger’ Pornography addiction: A neuroscience perspective The scary effects of pornography: how the 21st century's acute addiction is rewiring our brains Is Grass-Fed Beef Really Better For The Planet? Here's The Science Visit Butcher Box for this month’s exclusive Mind Pump offer! More Signs The Athleisure Trend Isn’t Slowing Anytime Soon Visit Vuori Clothing for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! Falling Down (1993) - Rotten Tomatoes Microsoft tried a 4-day work week — and productivity soared MRIs show screen time linked to lower brain development in preschoolers iGen: Why Today's Super-Connected Kids Are Growing Up Less Rebellious, More Tolerant, Less Happy--and Completely Unprepared for Adulthood--and What That Means for the Rest of Us - Book by Jean Twenge Irresistible: The Rise of Addictive Technology and the Business of Keeping Us Hooked - Book by Adam Alter Mind Pump 1140: Nir Eyal Mind Pump 1157: Seven Ways Functional Training Burns Fat & Builds Muscle Super Bundle | MAPS Fitness Products The health benefits of strong relationships Mind Pump Free Resources
1157: Seven Ways Functional Training Burns Fat & Builds Muscle
In this episode, Sal, Adam and Justin discuss seven reasons why adding functional training can improve fat loss and muscle gain. 1157: Seven Ways Functional Training Burns Fat & Builds Muscle Why it is SO important to look deeper into a study. (2:41) How the term functional has become bastardized. (11:55) Seven Ways Functional Training Burns Fat & Builds Muscle: The carryover, benefits & MORE. (18:40) #1 – The emphasis on mobility. (19:56) #2 - Utilizes different planes of motion. (30:14) #3 – The importance of novelty to get your body to respond. (36:00) #4 – The carryover value of using unconventional tools in your routine. (41:14) #5 – A focus on performance over aesthetics. (46:49) #6 – Employing all three contractions muscles make. (53:15) #7 – Increasing your body’s total work capacity. (58:00) People Mentioned Eugene Teo (@coacheugeneteo) Instagram Max Schmarzo (ATC/CSCS/MS) (@strong_by_science) Instagram Justin Brink DC (@dr.justinbrink) Instagram Related Links/Products Mentioned November Promotion: MAPS Performance ½ off!! **Code “GREEN50” at checkout** A Comparison of Free Weight Squat to Smith Machine Squat Using Electromyography What is the First Step to Better Mobility? - Mind Pump Blog Effect of range of motion on muscle strength and thickness. Mind Pump 1017: Max Schmarzo- Strong by Science 5 Most Important Exercises for Muscle Growth in an Effective Routine – Mind Pump Blog Heavy duty – Book by Mike Mentzer Build Your Legs with the Zercher Squat Stop Working Out And Start Practicing - Mind Pump Blog Mind Pump Free Resources
1156: The Best Ab Building Exercises, Training with Bands vs Cables, Maintaining Life Balance When Pursuing Fitness Goals & MORE
In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about the difference between training with bands or cables, the best weighted exercises for building abs, why the “compete and cheat” mentality with food is so common among bodybuilding athletes, and how to go after and achieve personal fitness goals while maintaining a healthy social life. The excitement Adam and Catrina get to watch a full movie now. (5:50) Updates from Adam on Week 2 of MAPS Powerlift: The value of tracking and how calories play a HUGE role in strength gains. (9:20) Justin orders a whole host of new weights for his PRx Performance rack. (13:13) The importance of dialing in your nutrition to get stronger. (15:58) How changing up your workout can get your body to respond. (19:56) Is it valuable to abstain from things? (22:45) NBC launches a new e-commerce site and the guys speculate on the future of advertising. (27:35) The history of saunas and the health benefits of training your body through hot/cold contrast. (32:41) Can you ban legal torture?? (40:39) Airbnb bans 'party houses' following Orinda shooting. (43:04) The complex problem of cancer. (44:16) #Quah question #1 – Is there a difference between training with bands or cables? (46:15) #Quah question #2 – What are the best-weighted exercises for building abs? (52:12) #Quah question #3 – Why is the “compete and cheat” mentality with food so common among bodybuilding athletes? Do you think athletes in other sports have a better relationship with food than bodybuilders? (58:34) #Quah question #4 – How have you all dealt with being disciplined and going after and achieving personal fitness goals whilst maintaining a healthy social life and personal relationships? (1:06:20) People Mentioned Mark Bell (@marksmellybell) Instagram Wim Hof (@iceman_hof) Instagram Dr. Ben Pollack (@phdeadlift) Instagram Squat University (@squat_university) Instagram Related Links/Products Mentioned November Promotion: MAPS Performance ½ off!! **Code “GREEN50” at checkout** Mind Pump 1152: Why You Should Powerlift Visit PRx Performance for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Code “mindpump” at checkout** NBC Universal launches mobile storefront selling TV-themed content Visit Infrared Sauna for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! Effect of post-exercise sauna bathing on the endurance performance of competitive male runners. 8 Infrared Sauna Health Benefits The Science of Saunas – Ben Greenfield Fitness World's Scariest Haunted House Has $20,000 Prize Airbnb to ban ‘party houses’ in wake of Halloween shooting that left 5 dead Tumors Turn Gut ‘Brain Cells’ Into Tumor Growth Promoters Flat Tummy Guide | Mind Pump 3 Best Ways To Train Your Abs - Mind Pump Best Tips for Achieving a Flat Tummy – Mind Pump Mind Pump TV - YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources
1155: Ryan Holiday
In this episode, Sal, Adam and Justin speak with best selling author, Ryan Holiday. How Ryan was talking about ‘fake news’ before it was cool. (2:30) The concept of ‘yellow journalism’. (7:45) Why the more polarizing information we get, the more likely we are to react to it. (9:28) How you get what you pay for and the importance of long-form conversations. (12:15) What is the most alarming trend he sees? (15:42) The significance of digital wellness: How to use technology and NOT be controlled by it. (18:55) Is stoicism having a comeback? (21:45) How does he define stoicism? (25:42) Why sometimes the best thing you can do is go back into the work. (26:37) Can these teachings be just as effective if you don’t believe in the metaphysical? (31:35) Does he have a code he lives by? (34:05) Why certain things matter more TODAY than ever. (36:06) The historical stories no one knows about. (42:15) How was he introduced to stoicism and did it contribute to dropping out of college? (45:33) How no man steps in the same river twice. (49:35) What have his children taught him? (51:49) If you don’t have any critics you aren’t doing anything interesting. (59:13) What books have been impactful on his life? (1:02:45) Is he motivated by money? (1:04:12) The formula for his writing process. (1:06:23) Does he know when he has a hit on his hands? (1:11:00) Why he thinks in the long term and doesn’t play the comparison game. (1:12:15) The value of autonomy and being in control of your own destiny. (1:15:48) Why he lives his life NOT out of a place of want. (1:17:50) Featured Guest/People Mentioned Ryan Holiday (@ryanholiday) Instagram Website Jordan Peterson (@jordan.b.peterson) Instagram Mark Manson (@markmanson) Instagram Joe Rogan (@joerogan) Instagram Dr. Drew Pinsky (@drdrewpinsky) Instagram Brian Koppelman (@briankoppelman) Twitter Casey Neistat (@caseyneistat) Instagram Aubrey Marcus (@aubreymarcus) Instagram Related Links/Products Mentioned LAUNCH SPECIAL! (Ends 11:59pm Nov. 3rd) MAPS Powerlift available NOW!! **Code “POWER40” at checkout** Ryan Holiday books Liar's Poker: Rising through the Wreckage on Wall Street - Book by Michael Lewis Haro – Help a Reporter Out UNFRIENDLY SKIES? Digital Minimalism: Choosing a Focused Life in a Noisy World - Book by Cal Newport 12 Rules for Life: An Antidote to Chaos - Book by Jordan Peterson Mind Pump 1050: Mark Manson- The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck Dr. Drew - Ryan Holiday [Episode 393] HumanProgress.org The Daily Dad - Every Dad Needs a Little Help Joe Rogan Experience #1208 - Jordan Peterson Douglas MacArthur: American Warrior – Book by Arthur Herman The Second Mountain: The Quest for a Moral Life - Book by David Brooks Range: Why Generalists Triumph in a Specialized World - Book by David Epstein The Key To Universal Peak Performance with Ryan Holiday | #225 Aubrey Marcus Podcast