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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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
1154: The Truth About Macros, the Most Important Variables to Adjust in Your Training, Dealing with Workout & Diet Zealots & MORE
In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about whether macros really count, the hierarchy for adjusting variables in your training, dealing with people in the industry who preach their diet or workout is the best one, and tactics for keeping your wife on your side. Mind Pump gets weird after the supplement stack Sal creates. (5:11) Four Sigmatic coffee is en Fuego! (6:09) The Andrews household loses another chicken. (9:12) The guys talk scary movies and what used to keep them up at night. (12:44) A haunted house offers $20,000 to anyone who can finish it. (19:01) Nutritional Coaching Institute is offering a FREE gut health course for Mind Pump listeners! (21:20) Why you should look DEEPER into studies and view them from different angles. (23:32) What is the optimal age to have kids? (26:17) Is there too much access to information? (34:12) Why you should NOT live on social media. (37:04) Twitter is making BIG moves! (39:11) #Quah question #1 – Do macros really matter? (41:49) #Quah question #2 – Is there a hierarchy when adjusting variables in your training? Should you start changing reps before changing tempo or weight? Would this apply to beginners and advanced lifters? (52:25) #Quah question #3 – How do you deal with all the people in the industry when they preach to you their diet or workout is the best one? (58:33) #Quah question #4 – What are your tactics for keeping your wife on your side? Such as keeping communication smooth and avoiding arguments. Having my wife angry is the main stressor for me. (1:05:32) People Mentioned Danny Matranga | CSCS | BSc. (@danny.matranga) Instagram Jason Phillips (@jasonphillipsisnutrition) Instagram Enzo Coglitore (@enzocog) Instagram Dan Bilzerian (@danbilzerian) Instagram Nir Eyal (@neyal99) Instagram Related Links/Products Mentioned LAUNCH SPECIAL! MAPS Powerlift available NOW!! **Code “POWER40” at checkout** Visit Four Sigmatic for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Code “mindpump” at checkout** Are you a mind Pump Listener? Get Our Top Selling GUT HEALTH MASTERCLASS...for free! Two Sentence Horror Stories | Netflix Schitt's Creek | Netflix Haunted house offers $20,000 to anyone who can finish it New study finds young moms are more likely to have a child with ADHD
1153: Overhead Press vs. Push Press, What it Takes to be an Advanced Lifter, the Benefit of Training When Sore & MORE
In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about the differences between beginner, intermediate and advanced lifters, the overhead press vs. push press, training a muscle group that is still sore from the previous workout, and processed vs non-processed foods. Why is Adam walking funny? (3:53) Coach Eugene Teo likes to stir the pot: Challenging the hierarchy of exercises. (7:06) Was Jeffrey Epstein murdered?! Kevin Spacey’s accuser dies?! What is going on?! (24:45) Sal and Max Lugavere are creating a controversy of their own in their latest podcast on veganism. (27:15) BIG NEWS coming out of 24 Hour Fitness! Are they racing to the bottom? (31:40) Mind Pump Recommends Silicon Valley on HBO. (40:47) #Quah question #1 – What are the differences between beginner, intermediate or advanced lifters? (43:03) #Quah question #2 – Can you break down the differences between the overhead press vs. push press? Which is better for the novice lifter? (49:30) #Quah question #3 – What are your opinions on training a muscle group that is still sore from the previous workout? (57:25) #Quah question #4 – Thoughts on processed vs non-processed foods? If the macros are still good in processed foods? (1:04:37) People Mentioned Dr. Ben Pollack (@phdeadlift) Instagram Jordan Syatt - SyattFitness (@syattfitness) Instagram Eugene Teo (@coacheugeneteo) Instagram Max Lugavere (@maxlugavere) Instagram Mike Matthews (@muscleforlifefitness) Instagram Related Links/Products Mentioned October Promotion: MAPS Anabolic ½ off!! **Code “RED50” at checkout** Mind Pump 1152: Why You Should Powerlift Mind Pump 1065: Jordan Syatt on Becoming Gary Vee’s Trainer, the Biggest Lessons He Learned from Gary Vee, Keys to Building an Online Business (& Mistakes to Avoid) & MORE! Mind Pump TV - YouTube Jeffrey Epstein's autopsy more consistent with homicidal strangulation than suicide, Dr. Michael Baden reveals The Genius Life 77: Losing Fat Without Counting Calories, "The Game Changers," Plant-Based Politics | Sal di Stefano Visit Organifi for the exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Code “mindpump” at checkout** Mind Pump 842: The Steve Jobs of Fitness- Mark Mastrov Mind Pump 985: Mark Mastrov- Fitness Industry Empire Builder, NBA Owner & Original Mind Pump Mentor Silicon Valley - HBO Z Press to take Your Shoulder Development to the Next Level The OFFICIAL Overhead Press Checklist! (AVOID MISTAKES!) How To IMPROVE Your Overhead Press | The Muscle Doc MAPS Fitness Prime Pro – Mind Pump Mind Pump 1142: Nine Signs You are Overtraining Guidance for Industry: Guide for Developing and Using Data Bases for Nutrition Labeling Can You Trust Calorie Counts? GAO Says FDA Fails to Ensure Accuracy and Truthfulness of Food Labels NIH study finds heavily processed foods cause overeating and weight gain Mind Pump Free Resources
1152: Why You Should Powerlift
In this episode, Sal, Adam and Justin discuss the benefits of adding powerlifting training to improve strength, muscle gain and fat loss. The importance of focusing on strength and performance vs being body image-centric. (2:32) What is competitive powerlifting? (8:36) The carry over the 3 Big Lifts have on your routine, body & MORE. (12:06) The concept of maximal strength explained. (16:06) The differences between powerlifting style training vs standard resistance training. (17:50) The speaker/amplifier analogy with powerlifting principles. (20:55) When you train like a powerlifter you feel HARD. (25:27) How strength motivators are more relevant than the scale. (28:49) Powerlifting principles are based on objective results. (30:01) The metabolism-boosting/fat loss benefits of getting stronger. (31:27) How we can ALL benefit from focusing on a powerlifting style of training. (33:12) YOU vs the iron and getting away from being body obsessed. (39:02) The new MAPS Powerlift program broken down. (43:00) People Mentioned Dr. Ben Pollack (@phdeadlift) Instagram Ronnie Coleman (@ronniecoleman8) Instagram Related Links/Products Mentioned October Promotion: MAPS Anabolic ½ off!! **Code “RED50” at checkout** LAUNCH SPECIAL! MAPS Powerlift available NOW!! **Code “POWER40” at checkout** Increasing muscle mass to improve metabolism Mind Pump 1057: How to Get Stronger for Fat Loss & Muscle Building
1151: The Most Important & Effective Part of a Rep, Getting Enough Calories to Build Muscle, Learning from Past Training Mistakes & MORE
In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about trying to put on muscle but struggling with eating extra calories, what to do when you hit a body weight plateau, whether the eccentric part of a rep is the most effective part of the rep, and what their training looks like for sports or competitions if they were to train their 18 year old selves. Not your typical priests: The guys recap their trip to Santa Barbara to interview Bishop Barron, Round 2. (5:00) Cardio and cartoons, the best way to pass the time. (8:05) The difficult transition going back to work after having a baby. (11:35) Sal has gone to the dark side. (27:12) Justin talks about Halloween and alcohol. (28:52) Massive hysteria in California with the rolling blackouts, fires & MORE. (31:04) Justin kills the ‘King’ of all rats. (33:25) Frequent ejaculation may decrease prostate cancer risk. (36:06) Why you should be wearing blue light blocking glasses EVERY TIME you are looking at screens. (39:03) Where to score the best Halloween candy. (44:50) New Program Alert!! MAPS POWERLIFT is out!! Come follow along with Sal and Adam. (46:55) Shout out to Task Force 52! (57:25) #Quah question #1 – Do you have any advice for someone trying to put on muscle but is struggling with eating extra calories? If I eat more than I’m currently eating it makes me feel sick. (58:51) #Quah question #2 – When you reach a point you stop gaining weight, how do you get over that point? Is it better to back off your calorie intake or increase it even more? (1:06:14) #Quah question #3 – A college professor told us that the eccentric part of the lift is the only important part of the lift because it tears the muscle. If someone only repeated the eccentric part of the lift, would they see major gains or is it a myth? (1:11:27) #Quah question #4 – Imagine your 18 again, with the knowledge you have today. What does your training look like for your sports or competitions? (1:16:32) People Mentioned Dr. Ben Pollack (@phdeadlift) Instagram Bishop Robert Barron (@bishopbarron) Instagram Paul J. Fabritz (@pjfperformance) Instagram Cory Schlesinger (@schlesstrength) Instagram Max Schmarzo (ATC/CSCS/MS) (@strong_by_science) Instagram Joe DeFranco (@defrancosgym) Instagram Related Links/Products Mentioned October Promotion: MAPS Anabolic ½ off!! **Code “RED50” at checkout** Visit Felix Gray for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! NEW PROGRAM ALERT! MAPS Powerlift available NOW!! **Code “POWER40” at checkout** Mind Pump 827: Bishop Barron- Using YouTube & Social Media to Demystify Christianity & God Visit Vuori Clothing for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! Ejaculation frequency and prostate cancer Will blue light from electronic devices increase my risk of macular degeneration and blindness? How Blue Light Could Damage Cells In Your Eyes Mind Pump 1057: How to Get Stronger for Fat Loss & Muscle Building Mind Pump 900: NBA Superstar Sports Performance Coach Paul Fabritz Mind Pump 907: Cory Schlesinger Mind Pump 1017: Max Schmarzo- Strong by Science MAPS Fitness Performance Mind Pump Free Resources
1150: Mark Bell on How He Stays Lean & Jacked, SARMS, Business Mistakes to Avoid & MORE
In this episode, Sal, Adam and Justin talk with Mark "Smelly" Bell. The unlikely sports Mark did when he was younger. (1:57) How being wealthy is just as embarrassing as being poor. (5:12) The fine line between how much we push our children. (9:38) How would he define success for his kids? (11:35) The significance of having quality TIME in the Bell household. (12:36) The battle of managing digital wellness in today’s landscape. (15:47) Mark’s take on the vegan movement and the premise behind The Game Changer’s documentary. (23:20) What was his diet like before going carnivore? (28:33) How every plus has a minus when it comes to the foods we eat. (32:38) Why we should all have some caution with what we are taking: Mark shares the reasoning behind his supplement line and why he takes kratom. (34:52) How does he stay lean and jacked today? (45:41) Has there been anything that he learned from his bodybuilding training that he has kept in his current training? (50:07) Are there big differences in the anabolic substances used in bodybuilding in comparison to powerlifting? (53:30) If it’s not full it’s empty. (56:07) What are his views on SARMS? (57:50) The most common mistakes people make when trying to start a business. (59:45) What is the best advice he has gotten? (1:04:15) The importance of testing the water before you dive in. (1:06:08) The value of team building and what does leadership mean to him. (1:07:46) What are the greatest challenges for the CEO of a company? (1:11:03) What role does the podcast play in his business? How does he pick the guests? (1:17:37) One thing we would be surprised to learn about Mark? (1:22:36) Biggest insecurity? (1:25:02) His social media endgame. (1:26:51) Featured Guest/People Mentioned Mark Bell (@marksmellybell) Instagram Chris “Boar” Bell (@bigstrongfast) Instagram Charlie “Rocket” Jabaley (@charlie) Instagram Mr Olympia Jay Cutler (@jaycutler) Instagram Related Links/Products Mentioned October Promotion: MAPS Anabolic ½ off!! **Code “RED50” at checkout** Sling Shot Mark Bell's Power Project - YouTube The Game Changers Official Film Website | Documentary The War on Carbs - Book by Mark Bell A Leaf of Faith | Netflix
1149: The Ideal Foot and Knee Position for the Squat & Deadlift, How Often to Change Up Training to Maximize Progress, What a Good Relationship with Food Looks Like & MORE
In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about daily undulation, keeping your feet and knees straight during a squat or deadlift, how to reduce volume when overtraining, and what a good relationship with food looks like vs. a poor one. Using photobiomodulation for brain disorders?! A new study shines a light. (4:45) We are NOT supposed to play god. The guys discuss the Netflix series Unnatural Selection and just because we can do it, doesn’t mean we should. (8:08) Never take health advice from a bodybuilder. (13:50) The creepy things people can do with technology. (18:40) The guys share their service industry stories from HELL! (22:36) What’s up with Bill Cosby?! (36:06) #Quah question #1 – What do you guys think about daily undulation? (39:27) #Quah question #2 – How do you work on keeping your feet and knees straight during a squat or deadlift? I’ve tried keeping them that way, but it’s more comfortable to point my toes slightly out. (47:15) #Quah question #3 – When overtraining you talked about lowering the volume. Should we reduce the volume on big ‘key’ lifts or smaller lifts? (52:52) #Quah question #4 – You always talk about the importance of relationships with food. Can you give an example of what a good relationship with food looks like vs. a poor one? (58:44) People Mentioned Bishop Robert Barron (@bishopbarron) Instagram Kai Greene (@kaigreene) Instagram Robb Wolf (@dasrobbwolf) Instagram Related Links/Products Mentioned October Promotion: MAPS Anabolic ½ off!! **Code “RED50” at checkout** Visit Joovv for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! Shining light on the head: Photobiomodulation for brain disorders Unnatural Selection | Netflix Official Site Stalker studied reflection from photos of pop star's pupils to find out where she lived You | Netflix Official Site McDonald’s Manager Hurls Blender at Customer After Squabble About Messed-Up Order Bill Cosby sentenced to 3 to 10 years in prison for sexual assault A Comparison of Linear and Daily Undulating Periodizied Strength Training Programs. How Many Times Per Week Should You Train Each Muscle Group? - Mind Pump Blog Mind Pump 1142: Nine Signs You are Overtraining Creating A Healthy Relationship With Food & Exercise Mind Pump Free Resources