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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1716: When to Change up Exercises for Maximum Gains, the Advantages of Unilateral Over Bilateral Movements, When Taking Vitamins Is a Waste of Money & More
In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about how often to switch up exercises for max gains, if unilateral movements are more beneficial than bilateral movement, whether vitamin supplementation is necessary if you eat a balanced diet, and good qualities (or red flags) to look for in a nutritionist. Mind Pump Fit Tip: Most workout programs suck because they lack these two components. (4:22) How you can make money on ANYTHING these days. (12:43) Yet another reason why the guys are happy to be working with Regenerative & Sports Medicine. (18:52) How the Metaverse is already crossing a fine line. (29:28) Welcome to the ‘Shadow Banned’ Club, Adam! (32:55) The Great “no shoes on kids” Debate. (44:24) The proper order of the Caldera regimen. (49:00) Pandemic effects may have lowered baby IQs, a study says. (53:18) #Quah question #1 – How often should I switch up my lifting exercises for max gains? (1:00:08) #Quah question #2 – Are unilateral movements more beneficial than bilateral movements? (1:06:38) #Quah question #3 – Is vitamin supplementation necessary if you eat a balanced diet? (1:12:27) #Quah question #4 – What are good qualities (or red flags) to look for in a nutritionist? (1:16:49) Related Links/Products Mentioned EXCLUSIVE LAUNCH PROMOTION! (EXPIRES TUESDAY 12/28): MAPS Resistance $20 OFF **Promo Code – “RESIST20” at checkout** December Promotion: MAPS HIIT and MAPS SPLIT 50% off! **Promo code “DECEMBER50” at checkout** The Hip Airplane - Squat University Squat University – YouTube '90 Day Fiancé' Stephanie Matto Claims She Makes $100k By Selling Farts in Jar MP Hormones Mind Pump #1607: How To Optimize Your Hormones With Dr. Rand McClain Metaverse: First reported case of sexual harassment in Horizon Worlds Mind Pump IGTV Wine Weed Wife All-In with Chamath, Jason, Sacks & Friedberg Visit Caldera Lab for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Code “mindpump” at checkout for the discount** The Genius Life 207: 5 Holiday Hacks to Prevent Fat Gain | Sal di Stefano Children born during pandemic have lower IQs, US study finds Mind Pump #1630: Ten Ways To Break Through A Plateau Mind Pump TV - YouTube Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources People Mentioned Squat University (@squat_university) Instagram Layne Norton, PhD (@biolayne) Instagram Max Lugavere (@maxlugavere) Instagram Mike Boyle (@bodybyboyle) Instagram
1715: Ten Mistakes Fitness Trainers Make
In this episode Sal, Adam & Justin cover ten common mistakes that fitness trainers make. Ten Mistakes Fitness Trainers Make. (2:33) #1 – That people are lazy. (5:38) #2 – Training people too hard. (8:47) #3 – Failing to individualize workouts. (13:29) #4 – Emphasizing fun or entertaining workouts. (15:55) #5 – Depending too much on the motivation factor. (20:43) #6 – Giving meal plans. (26:17) #7 – Too much emphasis on supplements. (31:59) #8 – Failing to meet people where they are. (36:26) #9 – Undervaluing walking. (43:33) #10 – Having a scarcity mindset. (47:38) Related Links/Products Mentioned EXCLUSIVE LAUNCH PROMOTION! (EXPIRES TUESDAY 12/28): MAPS Resistance $20 OFF **Promo Code – “RESIST20” at checkout** December Promotion: MAPS HIIT and MAPS SPLIT 50% off! **Promo code “DECEMBER50” at checkout** Visit Legion Athletics for the exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Code “mindpump” at checkout** Mind Pump #1622: Nine Signs Your Trainer Sucks What to Look for When Choosing a Personal Trainer – Mind Pump Blog The Most Important Skill For Personal Trainers – Mind Pump Blog Mind Pump #1245: Why Meal Plans Suck NCI Certifications x Mind Pump Mind Pump x NCI Mentorship Coaching What is NEAT and Why Should You Care About it? - Mind Pump Blog Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources
1714: How to Improve Stamina Without Sacrificing Muscle, Ways to Pack on Muscle With a Fast Metabolism, Tips for Becoming an Online Fitness Coach & More (Listener Live Coaching)
In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin coach four Pump Heads via Zoom. Mind Pump Fit Tip: Don’t do cardio until you figure out your calorie balance. (4:18) Recapping Adam’s Wine and Weed Evening with his wife. (17:22) Dad life updates with the guys: How kids love to eat dirt and parents robbing grandparents of their joy. (30:58) How you can regulate a market so much, but still have a vibrant black market. (37:29) Why most politicians are corrupt. (45:05) Vuori is on FIRE! (48:23) Postpartum physical therapy and its value. (50:49) Research finds Covid-19 spike protein binds to cells in the heart and could help to explain some effects of severe infection. (54:14) #LiveListener question #1 – How do I increase my VO2 max while not sacrificing my gains? (59:11) #LiveListener question #2 – How long does it take to rebuild your base metabolic rate? (1:08:41) #LiveListener question #3 – Any advice on ways to gain muscle with a fast metabolism? (1:19:38) #LiveListener question #4 – Any advice on becoming an online fitness coach? (1:26:07) Related Links/Products Mentioned Ask a question to Mind Pump, live! Email: live@mindpumpmedia.com EXCLUSIVE LAUNCH PROMOTION! (EXPIRES TUESDAY 12/28): MAPS Resistance $20 OFF **Promo Code – “RESIST20” at checkout** December Promotion: MAPS HIIT and MAPS SPLIT 50% off! **Promo code “DECEMBER50” at checkout** Top 3 Misconceptions About Cardio Training – Mind Pump Blog Cardio Sucks for Fat Loss – Mind Pump Blog We Burn as Many Calories as Hunter-Gatherers, So What Makes Us Fat? Mind Pump IGTV Wine Weed Wife ‘Our Industry is Collapsing’ Warn California Pot Leaders in Letter to Gavin Newsom Why Elon Musk will end up with an $11 billion tax bill this year Visit Vuori Clothing for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! Luna Physical Therapy Mind Pump #1650: How To Know When You Need A Physical Therapist Research finds Covid-19 spike protein binds to cells in the heart and could help to explain some effects of severe infection All-In with Chamath, Jason, Sacks & Friedberg Mind Pump #1682: Bacteria For Muscle Gain, Fat Loss & Health Visit MASSZYMES by biOptimizers for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Promo code “MINDPUMP10” at checkout** MAPS Strong Mind Pump #1695: How To Lose 100 Pounds Mind Pump Hormones Facebook Private Forum MP Hormones Mind Pump #1607: How To Optimize Your Hormones With Dr. Rand McClain The Resistance Training Revolution – Book by Sal Di Stefano MAPS Fitness Anabolic Mind Pump #1680: Muscle Science With Jordan Shallow Visit Pre-Script Level 1 Coaching Certification for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! Visit CPPS Coaches for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Code “mindpump” at checkout** NCI Certifications x Mind Pump Mind Pump x NCI Mentorship Coaching RGB Bundle | MAPS Fitness Products – Mind Pump Media Prime Bundle | MAPS Fitness Products Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources People Mentioned Patrick Bet-David (@patrickbetdavid) Instagram Peter Attia (@peterattiamd) Instagram Robert Oberst (@robertoberst) Instagram Jordan Shallow D.C (@the_muscle_doc) Instagram Jason Phillips (@jasonphillipsisnutrition) Instagram Joe DeFranco (@defrancosgym) Instagram
1713: The Risk of Joint Damage From Lifting Weights, the Benefit of Adding Bear Crawls to Your Routine, Raising Healthy Kids & More
In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about why bear crawls are not commonly seen in the gym, whether it is dangerous for short or slender people to lift weights, the best habits and activities you can instill in your children throughout their development so that they grow up healthier, and how to balance drinking and going out with working on fitness goals. Mind Pump Fit Tip: If you are looking to lose weight, DON’T follow the Will Smith approach. (3:57) The struggles being a child of a celebrity. (19:35) Dad life updates with the guys. (24:27) How Mind Pump is the “Ready, aim, fire” crew. (30:43) Butcher Box is CRUSHING! (41:55) Fun Facts with Justin: Small ‘dong’ marches trying to bring awareness to end shaming of tiny penises. (47:01) Why Sal makes sure to take his Zbiotics before date night. (50:13) How we cannot gaslight the whole world because of hurt feelings. (55:52) #Quah question #1 – What are your thoughts on bear crawls as they seem to be total body, but you don’t see them often in the gym? (1:03:29) #Quah question #2 - Is it dangerous for short or slender people to lift weights? (1:11:32) #Quah question #3 – What are some of the best habits and activities you can instill in your children throughout their development so that they grow up healthier? (1:17:21) #Quah question #4 - How do I balance drinking and going out with working on fitness goals? (1:31:43) Related Links/Products Mentioned EXCLUSIVE LAUNCH PROMOTION! (EXPIRES TUESDAY 12/28): MAPS Resistance $20 OFF **Promo Code – “RESIST20” at checkout** December Promotion: MAPS HIIT and MAPS SPLIT 50% off! **Promo code “DECEMBER50” at checkout** Can Will Smith Lose 20lbs In 20 Weeks? | Best Shape Of My Life Why The Scale Is Not Always The Best Way To Measure Progress – Mind Pump Blog Angel: How to Invest in Technology Startups--Timeless Advice from an Angel Investor Who Turned $100,000 into $100,000,000 Visit Butcher Box for this month’s exclusive Mind Pump offer! 'Small Dong March' aims to end 'shaming' of tiny penises Visit ZBiotics for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! The Vesper | Campbell Parents of UPenn swimmers demand NCAA change rules allowing Lia Thomas to keep breaking women’s records @mindpumpsal Instagram post on UPenn swimmer Visit Oli Pop for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Promo code “mindpump” at checkout for 15% off your first order** How to Bear Crawl – Mind Pump TV How To PROPERLY Do The Bird Dog Exercise – Mind Pump TV Mind Pump #1502: How To Drink & Stay Fit Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources People Mentioned Will Smith (@willsmith) Instagram
1712: How to Get a Friend or Family Member Started With Resistance Training
In this episode Sal, Adam & Justin discuss ways to help get a loved one started with resistance training in an enjoyable, sustainable way. The most common questions asked as the New Year approaches. (2:37) The importance of HOW you get started. (3:54) The biggest mistakes people make when they get back into training. (5:46) The biggest challenges faced getting started. (13:24) Enjoyable and Stainable Ways to Get a Friend or Family Member Started with Resistance Training. (24:35) #1 – Focus on training your whole body 2-3 days a week. (24:56) #2 – Start out using minimal equipment. (27:33) #3 – Stick to 30–40-minute workouts and 2 sets per muscle group. (28:46) #4 – Utilize the Mind Pump FREE resources. (29:58) #5 – Listen to your body. (32:28) Introducing MAPS Resistance and how it’s tailored for the person getting back into resistance training. (37:28) Related Links/Products Mentioned EXCLUSIVE LAUNCH PROMOTION! (EXPIRES TUESDAY 12/28): MAPS Resistance $20 OFF **Promo Code - "RESIST20" at checkout** Visit Drink LMNT for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! Full Body Routine vs. Split Routine for Beginners – Mind Pump Blog Body Part Split vs. Whole Body Workout: Which Is Best? - Mind Pump Blog Mind Pump TV - YouTube MAPS Macro Calculator Mind Pump #1537: Why Meal Plans Are Making You Fat NCI Certifications x Mind Pump Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources People Mentioned Jason Phillips (@jasonphillipsisnutrition) Instagram
1711: Steel Plates Vs. Bumper Plates, the Negative Effect of Stress on Gains, Using Indian Clubs & Macebells for Joint Stability & More
In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about the difference between lifting steel plates vs. bumper plates, their favorite or most fun program to run, the difference macebells and Indian clubs make for joint stability, and whether chronic stress is a strong enough component to keep someone from achieving their fitness goals. Mind Pump Fit Tip: Are you looking to get lean? Well, you might have to bulk to make that happen. (3:44) Is BDE a real thing? (11:25) How Justin dropped the ball on promoting his favorite product from Organifi. (21:14) Kids say the darndest things. (26:56) Why there is something so pure about radical honesty. (28:50) How Mind Pump evaluates the supplement company’s they work with. (33:18) Why Elon Musk is Sal’s favorite person he doesn’t know. (37:49) Mind Pump Recommends Entrepreneur Video Essays with Jake Tran on YouTube. (40:18) Inflation among commodities since 1970. (42:40) How Ned’s hemp oil has helped Sal’s grandfather get back to good health. (50:30) Financial literacy among the Mind Pump families. (55:51) #Quah question #1 – What's the difference between lifting steel plates vs. bumper plates? (59:32) #Quah question #2 – What is your favorite or most fun MAPS program to run? (1:08:58) #Quah question #3 – How much of a difference do maces and Indian clubs make for joint stability? (1:13:06) #Quah question #4 - Is chronic stress a strong enough component to keep someone from achieving their fitness goals? (1:20:35) Related Links/Products Mentioned December Promotion: MAPS HIIT and MAPS SPLIT 50% off! **Promo code “DECEMBER50” at checkout** Calorie Cycling For Bulking and Fat Loss – Mind Pump Blog Mind Pump #1427: Don’t Make These 6 Bulking Mistakes Watch The Pick-Up Artist Season 1 | Prime Video Visit Organifi for the exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Promo code “MINDPUMP” at checkout** Elon Musk calls Elizabeth Warren 'Senator Karen' in fight over taxes Jake Tran - YouTube Learn Liberty - YouTube The Rich Dad Radio Show with Robert and Kim Kiyosaki Visit NED for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! Stockpile – Your Favorite Stocks By The Dollar Visit Serenity Kids for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Promo code “MP20” at checkout** Products - Watson Gym Equipment MAPS Fitness Products 3 Reasons Why You Should Train w/ Indian Clubs & Steel Mace (John Wolf) | MIND PUMP How to Use Indian Clubs – Mind Pump TV How To Use The Steel Mace Bell in Your Fitness Training (John Wolf) | MIND PUMP Mind Pump #1402: Good Stress Vs. Bad Stress & How To Know The Difference Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources People Mentioned Vicki Reynolds (@ vicki__reynolds) Instagram Robert Kiyosaki (@therealkiyosaki) Twitter Ben Pakulski (@bpakfitness) Instagram Watson Gym Equipment (@watsongymequipment) Instagram
1710: The #1 Rule of Fitness
In this episode, Sal, Adam & Justin discuss the most important thing to focus on for a successful fitness journey. The one rule to rule them all. (1:42) Why the absence of illness is NOT health. (2:30) How a healthy body adapts well to the many challenges in life. (5:53) Good health means good movement. (9:25) The steps to get your health back on track. (12:08) #1 - LEARN how to listen to your body. (13:09) #2 – Consider the WHOLE PICTURE. (24:35) #3 – DON’T STAY in that extreme lane too long. (28:36) #4 – BE MINDFUL of your tendencies and insecurities. (33:23) Related Links/Products Mentioned December Promotion: MAPS HIIT and MAPS SPLIT 50% off! **Promo code “DECEMBER50” at checkout** Visit Sunday’s Dog Food for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Promo code “MINDPUMP” at checkout for 35% off your first order** Why Mobility Is So Important For Being Healthy – Mind Pump Blog Visit NED for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! Mind Pump #610: Dr. Andy Galpin Mind Pump #1632: The Truth About German Volume Training Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources People Mentioned Andy Galpin (@drandygalpin) Instagram
1709: How a 5x5 Routine Can Cause Injuries & Pain, What to Do If You Have Low Testosterone, Ways to Break Through a Plateau & More (Listener Live Coaching)
In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin coach four Pump Heads via Zoom. Mind Pump Fit Tip: The best tool, generally speaking, for resistance training is free weights. (3:15) The #1 reason Mind Pump works with NCI. (18:05) How Justin’s new garage gym has been PRx’ed out! (22:16) Why the sudden increase in millennials writing wills? (29:27) How Justin got pulled back into Tiger King. (37:54) What market industry is the top polluter in the world? (42:01) Sal breaks his silence on questions he has been receiving regarding his physique. (49:21) #ListenerLive question #1 – Is it normal to start feeling moderate pain as you progress through a program and intensity? (1:07:52) #ListenerLive question #2 – Are there any easy hacks to get my squat to progress? (1:23:11) #ListenerLive question #3 – What can I do to improve my low testosterone levels? (1:31:23) #ListenerLive question #4 – How do I combat the feeling of not doing enough in the gym as a former high-level athlete? (1:43:44) Related Links/Products Mentioned Ask a question to Mind Pump, live! Email: live@mindpumpmedia.com December Promotion: MAPS HIIT and MAPS SPLIT 50% off! **Promo code “DECEMBER50” at checkout** Mind Pump #1542: How Bodybuilders Ruined Weight Lifting For Everyone NCI Certifications x Mind Pump Visit PRx Performance for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! Landmine University More millennials have been writing wills in case they die unexpectedly and cite the COVID-19 pandemic as the reason: At least 27% of 18-34 year olds had a will in 2021, compared to 18% in 2019 Watch Tiger King | Netflix Official Site The environmental price of fast fashion Guess the fake startup + Founders of Jenni.AI, Wearloom, Track, Llama Life + How to hire Gen Z | E1343 This Week In Startups All-In with Chamath, Jason, Sacks & Friedberg Cafe X | Robotic Coffee Bars Mind Pump Hormones Facebook Private Forum MP Hormones Mind Pump #1607: How To Optimize Your Hormones With Dr. Rand McClain Visit Path Water for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Code “mindpump” at checkout for the discount** How Phasing Your Workouts Leads to Consistent Plateau Free Workouts – Mind Pump Blog MAPS Fitness Prime MAPS Fitness Performance Mind Pump #1377: From Couch To Deep Squat In 90 Days MAPS Fitness Anabolic MAPS Powerlift Why You Need to Mix Rep Ranges After Periods of Training – Mind Pump Blog Mind Pump #1610: Testosterone… The Hormone That Divides Men & Women With Carole Hooven Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources People Mentioned Landmine University (@landmineuniversity) Instagram
1708: How to Improve the Mind-Muscle Connection, the Pros & Cons of Using Wrist Wraps, the Only People Who Should Use a Lifting Belt & More
In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about the best ways to improve the mind-muscle connection, whether wrist wraps are helpful long-term or more detrimental, using a weight belt vs. just working on strengthening the core and proper breathing, and the proven benefits to taking ashwagandha. Mind Pump Fit Tip: You can’t get fat from protein. (2:14) Want a piece of the largest pot brownie in the world? (16:57) Mind Pump makes some predictions on the growing inflation rate and how it will impact you. (19:53) Eye drops that can eliminate the use of reading glasses! (29:35) How glutathione can improve the pump. (35:27) Adam and Sal recap their recent trip to the NCI coaching event in Arizona. (38:45) Sal’s favorite Organifi product and why it’s in his daily rotation. (49:22) Elon Musk, Time’s 2021 Person of the Year. (52:50) #Quah question #1 – What are some ways to improve mind-muscle connection? (56:02) #Quah question #2 – Are wrist wraps helpful long-term or more detrimental? (59:34) #Quah question #3 – Should I use a weight belt or just work on strengthening my core and proper breathing? (1:05:21) #Quah question #4 – Are there any proven benefits to taking ashwagandha? (1:10:57) Related Links/Products Mentioned December Promotion: MAPS HIIT and MAPS SPLIT 50% off! **Promo code “DECEMBER50” at checkout** Protein Consumption Linked to Longevity Mind Pump #1690: Eight Holiday Hacks To Prevent Fat Gain Cannabis Company Breaks the Record for Largest Pot Brownie with 850 Lb. Treat Antineoplastic Activity of Cannabinoids Netflix CEO on paying sky-high salaries: ‘The best are easily 10 times better than average’ New FDA-approved eye drops could replace reading glasses for millions Visit Felix Gray for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! Visit LivON Labs for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! Glutathione regulates nitric oxide synthase in cultured hepatocytes - PubMed Combined L-citrulline and glutathione supplementation increases the concentration of markers indicative of nitric oxide synthesis NCI Certifications x Mind Pump Mind Pump x NCI Mentorship Coaching Visit Organifi for the exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Promo code “MINDPUMP” at checkout** Mind Pump #1682: Bacteria For Muscle Gain, Fat Loss & Health Time magazine reveals its 2021 Person of the Year Why Can’t I Feel the Right Muscles Working? - Mind Pump Blog HOOK Grip vs MIXED Grip?? Which Will INCREASE Your Deadlift More?? (Jordan Shallow) – Mind Pump TV Summary of Ashwagandha Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources People Mentioned Jason Phillips (@jasonphillipsisnutrition) Instagram Dr. Stephen Cabral (@stephencabral) Instagram
1707: The Top 5 Reasons You Are Not Recovering
In this episode Sal, Adam & Justin cover the main reasons why people do not properly recover. The crucial missing piece to fitness success. (1:44) Some clear signs that you may not be recovering properly. (4:10) The Top 5 Reasons You Are Not Recovering. #1 – Your workout programming is inappropriate for YOU. (9:40) #2 – Poor sleep quality and your stress bucket may be full. (18:17) #3 – You may not be meeting your nutritional needs. (26:48) #4 – Your hormones may be out of balance. (31:52) #5 - Not utilizing the RIGHT supplements. (35:08) Related Links/Products Mentioned December Promotion: MAPS HIIT and MAPS SPLIT 50% off! **Promo code “DECEMBER50” at checkout** Visit ZBiotics for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! Muscle Adaptation vs. Muscle Recovery – Mind Pump Blog The Breakdown Recovery Trap, Why You Aren’t Progressing – Mind Pump Blog Mind Pump #1345: 6 Ways To Optimize Sleep For Faster Muscle Gain And Fat Loss Managing Stress is a Priority Over Exercise – Mind Pump Blog Mind Pump #1402: Good Stress Vs. Bad Stress & How To Know The Difference Why Calories are Important – Mind Pump Blog Mind Pump Hormones Facebook Private Forum Mind Pump #1607: How To Optimize Your Hormones With Dr. Rand McClain MP Hormones Pros and Cons of Creatine – Mind Pump Blog Summary of Ashwagandha Summary of Rhodiola Rosea Cordyceps Visit Four Sigmatic for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Code “mindpump” at checkout Ecdysteroids Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources People Mentioned Robb Wolf (@dasrobbwolf) Instagram
1706: How to Improve Lifts Without a Spotter, Reasons Why a Caloric Deficit Doesn’t Always Result in Weight Loss, the Best Core Strengthening Exercises & More
In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about tips for improving the bench press (or other lifts) without a spotter, common situations where a calorie deficit would not result in weight loss, the best bodyweight exercises to build a stronger core, and how to increase client compliance as a trainer. Mind Pump Fit Tip: Why ALL exercises are NOT inherently dangerous. (2:52) The dangers of being exposed to Xenoestrogens and how Public Goods is aiming to combat that. (22:37) #DadLife updates with the guys. Mind Pump Kitchen: Mind Pump Kids edition, blow pops, and being a trendsetter wearing Felix Gray glasses. (31:48) Understanding inflation with Milton Friedman. (41:06) The USA made a statement to China before the Beijing Winter Olympics and the art of flexing with NFTs. (47:38) Cool Science with Sal featuring the NASA DART. (53:39) #Quah question #1 – What are some tips for improving the bench press (or other lifts) without a spotter? (56:02) #Quah question #2 – Are there any common situations where a caloric deficit would not result in weight loss? (1:07:06) #Quah question #3 – What are the best bodyweight exercises to build a stronger core and when to program them? (1:12:52) #Quah question #4 - How do I increase compliance with my clients? (1:18:37) Related Links/Products Mentioned December Promotion: MAPS HIIT and MAPS SPLIT 50% off! **Promo code “DECEMBER50” at checkout** How To Behind The Neck Press Properly! (ADVANCED LIFTERS ONLY!) – Mind Pump TV Priming Your Body Before and After Workouts – Mind Pump Blog Dunphy Squat- Improve Your Squat with this Secret Exercise Mind Pump #1610: Testosterone… The Hormone That Divides Men & Women With Carole Hooven Mind Pump #1230: Surviving & Thriving In A Toxic World With Max Lugavere Visit Public Goods for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Receive $15 off your first Public Goods order with NO MINIMUM purchase** Visit Serenity Kids for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Promo code “MP20” at checkout** Visit Felix Gray for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! Milton Friedman Speaks: Money and Inflation (B1230) - Full Video Beijing Olympics 2022: White House announces diplomatic boycott of Winter Games NASA, SpaceX Launch DART: First Planetary Defense Test Mission Visit Oli Pop for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Promo code “mindpump” at checkout for 15% off your first order** Rubberbanditz Resistance Band Set Mind Pump #1552: How To Have The Strongest Bench In The Gym Mind Pump #1652: How To Overhead Press Your Bodyweight Mind Pump #1285: The Ultimate At-Home Ab & Core Workout Shrink Your Waist With The PERFECT Sit-UP (SIX PACK ABS!) – Mind Pump TV Build Your Core Strength with the Hollow Body Tension Movement – Mind Pump TV Build An Amazing Midsection with the Side Wood Chop Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources People Mentioned Atlaspowershrugged (@atlaspowershrugged) Instagram Bret Contreras PhD (@bretcontreras1) Instagram Max Lugavere (@maxlugavere) Instagram Carole Hooven (@hoovlet) Twitter Gary Vay-Ner-Chuk (@garyvee) Instagram
1705: How to Stick to Your Diet
In this episode Sal, Adam & Justin cover ten steps to a successful, long-term fat loss and maintenance strategy. An open secret in the big box gym industry when it comes to making changes. (1:51) Why the approach you are taking is all wrong. (6:02) Ten Steps on How to Stick to Your Diet. (8:53) #1 – Don't think of it as a diet. (9:44) #2 – Start with small, but challenging, realistic goals. (13:37) #3 – Understand and value all the benefits of food. (20:53) #4 – Focus on your behaviors first. (27:04) #5 – Become aware before, during, and after you eat. (30:23) #6 – It's not that you can’t have the food, but you choose not to. (33:57) #7 – Create barriers between you and your trigger foods. (37:58) #8 – Tell the people in your life who care about you. (45:04) #9 – Be empathetic to yourself. (48:13) #10 – Learn to enjoy the journey. (51:26) Related Links/Products Mentioned December Promotion: MAPS HIIT and MAPS SPLIT 50% off! **Promo code “DECEMBER50” at checkout** Visit Four Sigmatic for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Code “mindpump” at checkout Long-term weight loss maintenance Mind Pump #1050: Mark Manson- The Subtle Art Of Not Giving A F*Ck Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources People Mentioned Mark Manson (@markmansonnet) Instagram
1704: Building Muscle With Fewer Calories, Full Body Workouts Vs. Body Part Splits, the Ultimate Workout Goal & More (Listener Live Coaching)
In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin coach four Pump Heads via Zoom. Mind Pump Fit Tip: If you train to move better, you are probably going to look better. If you train to look better, you won’t always move better. (2:47) Does an athlete have an advantage in having an extra finger digit? (30:42) Mind Pump Recommends, The Alpinist on Netflix. (32:24) Get that glowing skin with Caldera. (40:34) The times the government experimented on its own citizens. (45:38) Quintin Tarantino getting sued over ‘Pulp Fiction’ NFT script auction. (49:17) Sal is obsessed with Paleo Valley’s bone broth protein powder. (53:50) #ListenerLive question #1 – How can I hit my goal of building more muscle and not feel stuffed in the process of hitting my macros? (56:02) #ListenerLive question #2 – What is your philosophy behind MAPS Anabolic and its differences to Bigger, Leaner, Stronger by Mike Matthews? (1:09:35) #ListenerLive question #3 – Can you offer advice/tweaks to my strength and conditioning programming for my student-athletes? (1:24:51) #ListenerLive question #4 – Am I reading too much into achieving the ultimate fitness goal? (1:40:26) Related Links/Products Mentioned December Promotion: MAPS HIIT and MAPS SPLIT 50% off! **Promo code “DECEMBER50” at checkout** Mind Pump #1495 The Science Of Happiness With Arthur C. Brooks Kentucky's JJ Weaver goes viral for picture with 6-fingered hand, ex-Yankees pitcher has perfect reaction Watch The Alpinist | Netflix Assessing Risk and Living Without a Rope – Lessons from Alex Honnold (#160) Elon Musk Says That Immortality Tech Would Be Very Dangerous FX on Hulu - What We Do in the Shadows Visit Caldera Lab for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Code “mindpump” at checkout for the discount** Top 10 U.S. Government Experiments Done on Its Own Citizens Quentin Tarantino Wants “Offensively Meritless” Miramax NFT Suit Tossed Out; Studio Sued Oscar Winner Over ‘Pulp Fiction’ Script Auction Visit Paleo Valley for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Promo code “Mindpump15” at checkout for 15% discount** Visit ZBiotics for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! Sydney Cummings - YouTube MAPS Fitness Anabolic Bigger Leaner Stronger: The Simple Science of Building the Ultimate Male Body MAPS Fitness Prime MAPS Fitness Prime Pro The Resistance Training Revolution – Book by Sal Di Stefano MAPS Fitness Performance Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources People Mentioned Arthur Brooks (@arthurcbrooks) on Instagram Alex Honnold (@alexhonnold) Instagram Marc-Andre Leclerc (@mdre92) Instagram Sydney Cummings (@ sydneycummings_) Instagram Mike Matthews (@muscleforlifefitness) Instagram
1703: The Best & Worst Cheat Rep Exercises, the Most Overrated Supplements, the Best Grip for Deadlifts & More
In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about the best and worst exercises to do cheat reps on, the most overrated supplements, the grip that is the best and safest for deadlifts, and how lack of sleep affects performance in the gym. Mind Pump Fit Tip: Sugar doesn’t make you fat, fat doesn’t make you fat. (2:38) Butcher Box is now on Instacart. (25:12) Dana White has NO filter. (27:29) Conspiracy theories surrounding Jake Paul. (29:09) Sal goes down the rabbit hole of old-school bodybuilder videos. (35:07) The connection between Viagra and its effect on Alzheimer's disease. (36:48) Some fascinating statistics on the physical therapy industry. (39:51) The humbling ‘Spotify Wrapped’ numbers and their impact on downloads. (45:41) Cool technology news with Sal: SpinLaunch completes the first prototype flight using a kinetic launch system. (50:54) When a misdial leads to chat with one of your idols. (54:16) #Quah question #1 – What are the best and worst exercises to do cheat reps on towards the end of your set? (57:29) #Quah question #2 – What are the most overrated supplements? (1:03:41) #Quah question #3 - Which grip is the best and safest for deadlifts? (1:11:15) #Quah question #4 – How does lack of sleep affect performance in the gym? Does it affect pumps? (1:15:10) Related Links/Products Mentioned December Promotion: MAPS HIIT and MAPS SPLIT 50% off! **Promo code “DECEMBER50” at checkout** NIH study finds heavily processed foods cause overeating and weight gain Mind Pump #1435: How To Kick Your Sugar Addiction In 5 Simple Steps Visit Butcher Box for this month’s exclusive Mind Pump offer! UFC President Dana White Says He Has Tested Positive for COVID-19 Jake Paul, Tyron Woodley Set for Rematch After Tommy Fury Withdrawal Cleveland Clinic research identifies sildenafil as candidate drug for Alzheimer’s disease Luna Physical Therapy Americans Spent $33.9 Billion Out-of-pocket On Complementary And Alternative Medicine In One Year Alternative rocket builder SpinLaunch completes first test flight How Tom Brady, Rob Gronkowski and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers landed on a call with a Michigan high school basketball team Visit Serenity Kids for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Promo code “MP20” at checkout** Mind Pump #1235: The 5 Most Overrated Supplements HOOK Grip vs MIXED Grip?? Which Will INCREASE Your Deadlift More?? (Jordan Shallow) - Mind Pump TV Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources People Mentioned Layne Norton, PhD (@biolayne) Instagram Dana White (@danawhite) Instagram Joe Rogan (@joerogan) Instagram Jake Paul (@jakepaul) Instagram
1702: The Ultimate At-Home Workout Routine for the Holiday Season
In this episode Sal, Adam & Justin cover the benefits and challenges of working out at home and provide tips for getting the best workout possible. Is the tide turning from at-home workouts to going back to the gym? (2:15) The biggest challenges people face working out at home. (7:17) The benefits of resistance bands. (9:43) Why tension and isometrics will be all the rage. (14:12) The lost art of suspension training. (15:54) You cannot underestimate the power of novelty when it comes to adaptation. (19:43) The importance of focusing on mobility. (26:50) Get stable y’all. (31:31) Build that core! (33:30) Why Mind Pump prefers to workout at home. (38:02) The Ultimate At-Home Workout Routine for the Holiday Season. (43:54) Related Links/Products Mentioned Limited Time At-Home Holiday Bundle Visit Chili Sleep for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! Mind Pump #1362: What You Can Learn About Building Muscle From Inmates, Gymnasts And Sprinters Rubberbanditz Resistance Band Set Improve Your Overhead Press & Build Your Shoulders with Unilateral Kettlebell Carries – Mind Pump TV Shrink Your Waist With The PERFECT Sit-UP (SIX PACK ABS!) - Mind Pump TV Build Your Core Strength with the Hollow Body Tension Movement – Mind Pump TV Killer Ab Exercise- The Physio Ball Crunch – Mind Pump TV Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources