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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1612: Everything You Need to Know About Sets, Reps & Rest Periods
In this episode Sal, Adam & Justin lay out everything you need to know about sets, reps, tempo, and rest period. Sets, reps and rest periods: The nuts and bolts of exercise programming. (2:51) Understanding the difference between exercising and training. (5:51) Sets. Defining what it is and the proper dose per week. (8:10) Mind Pump’s thoughts on German Volume Training. (13:27) The value of supersets. (18:02) The dos and don’ts. (19:18) Reps. Defining what a rep is and what is the best range? (21:10) The various tempo schemes and how to manipulate them in your exercise programming. (29:13) Is there value in loose, forced, and partial reps? (35:19) Rest Periods. Why the rest is as important as the active part of the workout. (37:42) What is the ideal rest period? (40:02) A guaranteed way to break through your training plateau. (43:30) Related Links/Products Mentioned August Promotion: MAPS Strong and MAPS Powerlift 50% off! **Promo code “AUGUSTSPECIAL” at checkout** Visit Drink LMNT for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! German Volume Training: Benefits, Exercise Plan, and More Why You Need to Mix Rep Ranges After Periods of Training – Mind Pump Blog How To Use Supersets For Maximum Muscle Gain – Mind Pump Blog Which Is Better: Low Reps Or High Reps? - Mind Pump Blog MAPS Fitness Anabolic | Muscle Adaptation Programming System Why Your Tempo Matters When You Workout! - Mind Pump TV How Phasing Your Workouts Leads to Consistent Plateau Free Workouts Mind Pump #945: The Best Rest Periods For Muscle Gain & Fat Loss Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources People Mentioned Stan “Rhino” Efferding – CSCS (@stanefferding) Instagram
1611: What it Takes to Lose Fat & Build Muscle at the Same Time, How Caffeine Intake Affects Body Fat Loss, the Best Accessory Lifts & More
In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about the role heavy caffeine intake has on the ease of dropping body fat, the top 5 accessory movements, whether you can still build muscle and lose fat even with a high step count and at a calorie deficit, and ways to mentally deal with the forever “moving goalposts” of fitness goals. When the YouTube comments hit Sal hard. (4:06) Memes, the political cartoons of today. (9:19) Sal’s vertigo experience and a lesson for all men with children. (15:08) Ned’s hemp oil capsules, a fun buzz for all. (20:12) Mind Pump Recommends, Succession on HBO Max. (21:45) The guys discuss the mental capacity of Britney Spears following her recent Instagram post. (23:10) Mind Pump speculates on the future of streaming. (29:40) More studies proving the superiority of resistance training. (37:57) Paranormal Activity with Justin: Why have dogs been acting stranger than normal? (42:00) #Quah question #1 – Can heavy caffeine intake make it more difficult to drop body fat? (46:24) #Quah question #2 – What would you consider the top 5 accessory movements? (52:52) #Quah question #3 - Can I still build muscle and lose fat at the same time? (58:21) #Quah question #4 – What are ways to mentally deal with the forever “moving goalposts” of your fitness goals and journey? (1:04:08) Related Links/Products Mentioned August Promotion: MAPS Strong and MAPS Powerlift 50% off! **Promo code “AUGUSTSPECIAL” at checkout** Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube Mind Pump TV - YouTube Vertigo: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment Visit NED for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! Watch Succession (HBO) - Stream TV Shows | HBO Max Joe Rogan Experience #1153 - Macaulay Culkin Netflix beats on paid subscriber growth, but misses earnings expectations Foundation - Apple TV The Morning Show | Apple TV+ HOW DO I CANCEL MY SUBSCRIPTION BILLED THROUGH APPLE ITUNES? Lifting Weights? Your Fat Cells Would Like to Have a Word. The Resistance Training Revolution – Book by Sal Di Stefano Visit Oli Pop for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Promo code “mindpump” at checkout for 15% off your first order** The ONLY Way You Should Barbell Row – Mind Pump TV How To Do A Perfect Pull-Up (AVOID MISTAKES!) - Mind Pump TV How To Do Chest Dips For A BIG Chest! - Mind Pump TV Add Size to Your Traps with Farmer Walks – Mind Pump TV The ONLY Way You Should Be Doing Lunges! (Build GREAT Legs) - Mind Pump TV The Colorado Experiment: Fact or Fiction | T NATION MAPS Prime Webinar Mind Pump Free Resources People Mentioned Britney Spears (@britneyspears) Instagram
1610: Testosterone… the Hormone That Divides Men & Women With Carole Hooven
In this episode Sal, Adam & Justin speak with Carole Hooven, author of T: The Story of Testosterone, the Hormone that Dominates and Divides Us. How just because you weren’t a stellar student early on doesn’t mean you can’t change your path moving forward. (1:54) The differences between humans and chimpanzees. (8:47) What drew her to the field of testosterone? (12:16) Why chromosomes do NOT define sex. (14:28) The masculine framework of the brain. (19:50) Does culture follow biology? (26:59) Why women are more attuned to people’s emotions. (38:35) Why men may be more prone to risky behavior. (47:52) How emotions drive our lives. (50:50) The interesting dynamics of same-sex relationships. (58:50) The problems with polygamy. (1:02:32) The challenges that come with her field of expertise in our current climate. (1:05:55) Her issues with the term ‘toxic masculinity’. (1:10:55) What would society be without masculine traits? (1:18:30) The importance of testosterone when it comes to athletic performance. (1:23:39) The negative effects of testosterone. (1:26:27) The file drawer effect in science. (1:31:20) Featured Guest Carole Hooven (@hoovlet) Twitter T: The Story of Testosterone, the Hormone that Dominates and Divides Us Related Links/Products Mentioned August Promotion: MAPS Strong and MAPS Powerlift 50% off! **Promo code “AUGUSTSPECIAL” at checkout** Visit Paleo Valley for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Promo code “Mindpump15” at checkout for 15% discount** The Selfish Gene Joe Rogan Experience #1665 - Carole Hooven The Sex Difference on Mental Rotation Tests Is Not Necessarily a Difference in Mental Rotation Ability Genes influence ability to read a person's mind from their eyes Think Science Proves Men Take More Risks Than Women? Think Again Mind Pump #895: Do Transgender Athletes Have An Unfair Advantage? Sex at Dawn: How We Mate, Why We Stray, and What It Means for Modern Relationships Knuckle (2011) - IMDb Watch Snatch | Prime Video Finger length 'could provide a clue' to one's sexual orientation, study finds The file drawer effect | studying psychology Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources People Mentioned James Roney | Psychological & Brain Sciences | UCSB Joe Rogan (@joerogan) on Instagram
1609: Overcoming an Exercise Obsession, Balancing Performance With Aesthetic Goals, Firing a Horrible Trainer & More (Listener Live Coaching)
In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer four Pump Head questions via Zoom. Why intermittent fasting is terrible for fat loss. (4:10) Why are used cars so expensive?! (10:20) The guys recap their favorite moments of the Tokyo Olympics so far. (14:30) Baby Aurelius is a boob guy. (21:47) Baby Maximus sleep training updates. (23:23) The ChiliPad is a game-changer for families. (28:50) Great sources of protein are available at Public Goods! (31:27) The various degrees of soreness. (34:38) Sal hates farmer’s tans. (38:41) The high school football update with Justin. (40:15) #Quah question #1 – How do I transition away from so much cardio and implement a more sustainable workout plan? (52:39) #Quah question #2 – Is it safe to start a cut if I am rehabbing an injury? (1:06:59) #Quah question #3 – Is there a way to train for performance and aesthetics at the same time? (1:15:55) #Quah question #4 – What training protocol would you recommend when reverse dieting? (1:25:55) Related Links/Products Mentioned Ask a question to Mind Pump, live! Email: live@mindpumpmedia.com July Promotion: MAPS HIIT and the No BS 6-Pack Formula 50% off! **Promo code “JULYSPECIAL” at checkout** Mind Pump #1602: Why Intermittent Fasting Is Bad Why are used cars so insanely expensive right now? Space Jam: A New Legacy | In Theaters and on HBO Max Basketball Robot at Tokyo Olympics Drowns Half-Court Shot, No Problem Visit ChiliPad for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! Mind Pump #1605: How To Get Jacked On A Budget Visit Public Goods for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Receive $15 off your first Public Goods order with NO MINIMUM purchase** MAPS Fitness Anabolic | Muscle Adaptation Programming System MAPS Strong | MAPS Fitness Products - Mind Pump Media Intuitive Nutrition Guide – Mind Pump Media Mind Pump #1397: 5 Ways To Maintain Muscle When You’re Sick Or Injured Occlusion Training Guide – Mind Pump Media MAPS Fitness Prime Pro | Muscle Adaptation Programming System Sexy Athlete Bundle – Mind Pump Media MAPS Macro Calculator Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources People Mentioned Jason Fung (@drjasonfung) Instagram Marlon Shamell (@shamell_fitness) Instagram
1608: How to Wake Up a Butt That Refuses to Grow, the Best Exercises to Blow Up Your Forearms, How to Add Shape to the Shoulders & More
In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about what to do if quads always build but not glutes, how to get bigger forearms, good shoulders exercises besides pressing motions, and supplementing with DHEA for hormone balance and/or improved testosterone levels. How Adam is now reaping the benefits of ‘fat face’ and ‘prank wars’ with Mind Pump. (3:20) Mind Pump speculates on the future of CrossFit and the fitness industry as a whole. (11:40) How the stigma surrounding cannabis has changed. (23:58) Mind Pump Investments: Snapchat to partner with HBO Max. (28:35) Get on that Zbiotics y’all. (32:47) #Quah question #1 - What do you recommend for someone who has lazy glutes? (40:00) #Quah question #2 - How do I get bigger forearms? (48:32) #Quah question #3 – Are there any good exercises for your shoulders besides pressing motions? (53:09) #Quah question #4 – What are your guy's thoughts and understanding of supplementing with DHEA for hormone balance and/or improved testosterone levels as we age past 30? (1:01:52) Related Links/Products Mentioned July Promotion: MAPS HIIT and the No BS 6-Pack Formula 50% off! **Promo code “JULYSPECIAL” at checkout** Visit Caldera Lab for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Code “mindpump” at checkout for the discount** Does CrossFit Have a Future? | The New Yorker Amazon endorsed legal weed. Will it now fight to make it happen? - POLITICO AT&T Adds 2.8M HBO And HBO Max Subscribers In Q2, Smashes Wall Street Forecasts – Deadline Visit ZBiotics for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! Visit LivON Labs for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! Why Your Butt Won't Grow: 3 Exercises to Wake Up Your Sleepy Butt – Mind Pump TV Activate Your Glutes & Accelerate Butt Development with Butterfly Floor Bridges – Mind Pump TV 5 Exercises For HUGE Forearms & A STRONGER Grip (FREE Big Arms Guide) - Mind Pump TV Grow Your Shoulders With The Rear Delt Cable Fly – Mind Pump TV Suspension Training Series - 3 Favorite Shoulder Exercises – Mind Pump TV DHEA - Mayo Clinic Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources People Mentioned Ian Smith - FREEMAN (@iansmithfitness) Instagram Layne Norton, PhD (@biolayne) Instagram
1607: How to Optimize Your Hormones With Dr. Rand McClain
In this episode Sal, Adam & Justin speak with renowned hormone specialist Dr. Rand McClain. Where did his knowledge and interest in hormones come from? (2:50) The first BIG misconceptions he learned. (8:14) What makes you an “expensive date?” (9:58) Why the stigma on testosterone replacement and is the pendulum swinging the other way? (12:36) What are the health risks of having low testosterone levels? (23:34) What are the health risks of having high testosterone levels? (29:33) His issues with the standard lipid panel. (32:17) Is testosterone anti-inflammatory? (36:22) What are the biggest mistakes that doctors make with TRT with their patients? (39:43) The ‘unknown’ anabolic steroids out there and the pros/cons of each. (44:25) His take on SARMS and their cellular impact on the body. (57:48) What is the BEST way to administer steroids? (1:02:05) The four changes in quality-of-life males on TRT generally see. (1:05:48) The stigma surrounding women on TRT. (1:11:45) What is the proper dose for women? (1:17:54) What does the process look like for someone interested in TRT? (1:21:19) Why he believes stress is the BIG driver for the decline in testosterone. (1:24:15) His reasoning behind ‘roid rage’? (1:35:50) Related Links/Products Mentioned Mind Pump Media x Regenerative & Sports Medicine Visit Super Coffee for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Promo code “MINDPUMP” at checkout** July Promotion: MAPS HIIT and the No BS 6-Pack Formula 50% off! **Promo code “JULYSPECIAL” at checkout** Testosterone for Life: Recharge Your Vitality, Sex Drive, Muscle Mass, and Overall Health Oxandrolone Uses, Side Effects & Warnings - Drugs.com Anadrol - steroid.com Danazol : Uses, Dosage, Side Effects - Drugs.com Oranabol - steroid.com Dr. Rand McClain - YouTube Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources
1606: When to Use Alternating Arm Dumbbell Exercises, the Pros & Cons of Doing Full-Body Workouts on Consecutive Days, When to Choose Calories from Fat Vs. Carbs & More
In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about are the advantages and disadvantages of alternating sides during an exercise vs doing both sides at the same time, doing full-body workouts on consecutive days, the difference between getting calories from carbs or fat after hitting protein target, and advice for someone who has consistently been training 6 days a week and is scared to back off in fear of losing progress. Mind Pump’s favorite lifts. (4:41) The unwanted body hair as an aging man. (11:53) The conspiracy surrounding Plum Island. (15:58) Mind Pump speculates on the TikTok phenomenon becoming a part of our culture. (17:54) Selling fitness, the right way versus the wrong way. (21:41) Is the outrage valid over billionaires going to space? (29:59) New product alert from Ned! (36:14) The silly solution to no sex at the Olympics. (39:09) What else do the guys use pre-workout for? (45:07) Mind Pump on the value of cars in their lives. (46:51) Interesting facts about Great White Sharks. (53:07) #Quah question #1 – What are the advantages and disadvantages of alternating sides during an exercise vs doing both sides at the same time? (1:00:46) #Quah question #2 – What are your thoughts on full-body workouts on consecutive days? (1:06:00) #Quah question #3 – Assuming you have already hit your protein target for the day, what is the difference between getting the rest of your calories from carbs or fat? (1:10:19) #Quah question #4 – What is your advice for someone who has consistently been training 6 days a week? I am scared to back off in fear of losing progress or regaining fat because I am not as active. (1:14:32) Related Links/Products Mentioned July Promotion: MAPS HIIT and the No BS 6-Pack Formula 50% off! **Promo code “JULYSPECIAL” at checkout** Rubberbanditz Resistance Band Set Lyme Disease on Plum Island: Fringe Conspiracy Theory or Government Cover-up? Behind The Scenes Workout With Sal – Mind Pump Podcast The Billionaire Space Race Is a Tragically Wasteful Ego Contest Why Jeff Bezos is going to space, and why we should care Virgin America Safety Video #VXsafetydance Visit NED for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! No, the cardboard beds athletes are sleeping on at the Tokyo Olympics aren't 'anti-sex' Visit Legion Athletics for the exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Code “mindpump” at checkout** Fun Facts About Great White Sharks | Oceana USA Visit Drink LMNT for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! The #1 Setup Cue For The Barbell And Dumbbell Row Exercise – Mind Pump TV The Most Overlooked Muscle Building Principle – Mind Pump Blog Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources People Mentioned Jen Cohen (@therealjencohen) Instagram Cory Schlesinger (@schlesstrength) Instagram
1605: How to Get Jacked on a Budget
In this episode, Sal, Adam & Justin discuss getting jacked on a budget. The assumption that you need a lot of money to eat healthily and get shredded. (1:30) What it takes to get lean and build muscle. (5:28) Why the appropriate dose of diet and exercise will get you to your goal the fastest. (8:45) The order of essential macronutrients to get lean and build muscle. (13:50) Busting the myth that you can’t eat healthy on a budget. (16:43) The hierarchy of priorities when it comes to organic, grass-fed, pasture, and humanely raised. (20:04) The importance of quality when it comes to the food you buy. (26:16) The Mind Pump Grocery List to get jacked on a budget. (31:32) Sources of Protein. Ground Beef. (33:28) Tuna Fish in a can. (38:00) Eggs. (39:01) Cottage Cheese/Whole Milk. (40:33) Chicken Thighs. (43:40) Sources of Fats Butter. (45:44) Olive Oil. (46:29) Peanut Butter/Nuts. (48:12) Sources of Carbohydrates. White Rice. (50:32) Potatoes. (52:03) Oatmeal. (54:37) Vegetables. (56:15) Related Links/Products Mentioned July Promotion: MAPS HIIT and the No BS 6-Pack Formula 50% off! **Promo code “JULYSPECIAL” at checkout** Visit Felix Gray for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! Mind Pump #1220: The 4 Best Sources Of Protein The Extraordinary Science of Addictive Junk Food How the Trillion-Dollar Processed Food Industry Manipulates Our Instinctual Desires Visit Butcher Box for this month’s exclusive Mind Pump offer! Arsenic, Lead Found in Popular Protein Supplements Visit Drink LMNT for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources
1604: Ways to Kick-Start Fat Loss When You Hit a Plateau, Lifting Tips & Techniques When Suffering from Joint Pain, How to Correct Shoulder Imbalances & More (Listener Live Coaching)
In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer four Pump Head questions via Zoom. They don’t even know! Justin’s workout vlog coming soon! (5:00) The psychology behind why we watch scary movies. (11:44) Mind Pump Recommends, Free to Choose series on YouTube. (18:19) Storytime with Mind Pump: Bathroom time, kids, and potty training. (24:12) The power of exercise for better well-being and mental health. (35:36) New sponsor alert! Welcome, LivON Labs. (42:27) Study: Theanine protects against the negative effects of THC. (46:44) Streaming services on fire, keeping our attention, advertising, and more. (48:30) The benefits of red-light therapy for your skin. (52:40) #Quah question #1 – How can I take it to the next level following a drastic weight loss? (59:25) #Quah question #2 – How can I tackle the fear of gaining weight back after losing over 100 lbs.? (1:11:21) #Quah question #3 – What would you recommend I do to rid myself of knots between my shoulder blades? (1:24:33) #Quah question #4 – Is it impossible to gain muscle when you are in a cut? (1:32:09) Related Links/Products Mentioned Ask a question to Mind Pump, live! Email: live@mindpumpmedia.com July Promotion: MAPS HIIT and the No BS 6-Pack Formula 50% off! **Promo code “JULYSPECIAL” at checkout** Watch The Empty Man (HBO) - Stream Movies | HBO Max Fear Street Part 1: 1994 | Netflix Official Site Milton Friedman – Free To Choose (1980, PBS) Episodes 1-10 Milton Friedman Puts A Young Michael Moore In His Place Potty Training the Montessori Way | Toilet Learning A 16-week concurrent exercise program improves emotional well-being and emotional distress in middle-aged women: the FLAMENCO project randomized controlled trial Mind Pump #1547: The Hidden Benefits Of Lifting Weights Visit LivON Labs for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! L-Carnitine and acetyl-L-carnitine roles and neuroprotection in developing brain LiveOn Labs - Science Molecule found in green tea may block negative effects of chronic cannabis use Mind Pump #1595: Your Ideas Suck… How To Be An Entrepreneur With Netflix Co-Founder Marc Randolph That Will Never Work Podcast Visit Joovv for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! Skin Health and Red Light Therapy | Joovv Visit Drink LMNT for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! MAPS Fitness Anabolic | Muscle Adaptation Programming System MAPS Fitness Prime Pro | Muscle Adaptation Programming System Mind Pump #1210: How To Eat To Lose Fat & Build Muscle With Jason Phillips MAPS Fitness Performance | Muscle Adaptation Programming System MAPS Prime Pro Webinar Scapular Mobility | Feat. Kelly Starrett | MobilityWOD Why The Scale Is Not Always The Best Way To Measure Progress – Mind Pump Blog Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources People Mentioned Mind Pump Memes (@mindpump_memes) Instagram Jason Phillips (@jasonphillipsisnutrition) Instagram Kelly Starrett (@thereadystate) Instagram
1603: How to Build a Thick & Wide Back, the Best Mobility Exercises to Improve Your Low Bar Squat, the Pros & Cons of Opening a Gym & More
In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about whether there is a different way to train for a wide back vs. a thick back, the best mobility exercises for low bar squats, training under the influence of marijuana, and tips for an aspiring entrepreneur who wants to open their own gym. What can happen when you work out next to Sal. (4:11) The best time to eat protein and build muscle health. (7:20) Study finds that women can predict a man's attitude toward casual sexual relationships based on his face. (14:01) Peloton to move into the video game market. Will it succeed? (17:05) Vuori, the Nordstrom of athleisure wear. (25:48) California passes the US’s first state-backed guaranteed income plan. The challenges and should you be skeptical? (31:39) Does controversy sell? (43:12) #Quah question #1 – Is there a different way to train for a wide back versus a thick back? (52:30) #Quah question #2 – What are the best mobility exercises for low bar squats? (59:48) #Quah question #3 – Is training under the influence of marijuana bad? (1:03:31) #Quah question #4 – What tips would you give an aspiring entrepreneur who wants to open their own gym? (1:09:40) Related Links/Products Mentioned July Promotion: MAPS HIIT and the No BS 6-Pack Formula 50% off! **Promo code “JULYSPECIAL” at checkout** Distribution of dietary protein intake in daily meals influences skeletal muscle hypertrophy via the muscle clock Visit Magic Spoon for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! Facial shape provides a valid cue to sociosexuality in men but not women Peloton says it's preparing to enter the video game business Visit Vuori Clothing for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! California passes first ever guaranteed income plan Leyna Bloom makes history as Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue's first transgender cover model Visit Serenity Kids for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Promo code “MP20” at checkout** Mind Pump #1187: Four Ways To Build An Impressive Back MAPS Prime Webinar MAPS Prime Pro Webinar Suspension Training Series - 3 Favorite Shoulder Exercises – Mind Pump TV Correcting Upper Cross Syndrome to Improve Posture & Health– Prone Cobra – Mind Pump TV Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources People Mentioned Max Lugavere (@maxlugavere) Instagram Ben Pollack, Ph.D. (@phdeadlift) Instagram
1602: Why Intermittent Fasting is Bad
In this episode Sal, Adam & Justin cover the pros and cons of practicing intermittent fasting. What is fasting, and the history behind it? (2:52) When did fasting become mainstream? (10:46) The benefits of intermittent fasting. (15:20) The dark side and detriments of fasting. (28:53) Who should AVOID fasting? (33:43) Who is fasting FOR, and when is it a good idea? (40:47) Why fasting is NOT an effective weight loss strategy. (46:15) Related Links/Products Mentioned Special Promotion: Intermittent Fasting Guide 50% off! **Promo code “IF50” at checkout** Visit Drink LMNT for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! Why You Should NOT Use Intermittent Fasting To Lose Weight – Mind Pump Podcast Fasting Mimicking Diet Intermittent Fasting - Dominic D'Agostino Is Fasting Effective? - Mind Pump Blog Fasting is a Terrible Way to Lose Weight – Mind Pump Blog Should You Incorporate Fasting to Help Lose Weight? - Mind Pump Blog The Warrior Diet: Switch on Your Biological Powerhouse For High Energy, Explosive Strength, and a Leaner, Harder Body Hypothalamic-Pituitary-Adrenal Axis - an overview Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources People Mentioned Dominic D'Agostino (@dominic.dagostino.kt) Instagram Layne Norton, PhD (@biolayne) Instagram Hodgetwins (@hodgetwins) Instagram
1601: How to Build Big Arms, the Best Way to Train to Increase Pull-Ups, the Truth About Lifting Belts & More
In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about the best way to train for pull-ups, growing arm size, whether lifting belts are necessary for heavy lifting, and methods for recovering faster from overtraining. Mind Pump’s vacation workout tips. (4:46) The guys recap their vacations with their families: Kauai adventures, moving pains, and leaps in growth. (6:35) Is Adam falling in love with golf? (21:43) Barbequing with Adam Schafer. (24:25) You look strong. (31:01) Study: Do trans athletes have an advantage? (33:35) Inflation’s silver lining? (35:22) Kevin Hart’s birthday surprise for the ages. (36:10) Injuries in sports and the most gruesome one the guys have seen in person. (37:52) Mind Pump’s nutrition secrets while vacationing. (45:57) #Quah question #1 – What's the best way to train for pull-ups? (51:13) #Quah question #2 – I want to grow the size of my arms. Are heavy weights and low reps better or lower weight and higher reps? (57:52) #Quah question #3 – Are lifting belts necessary for heavy lifting? (1:02:38) #Quah question #4 – What is everyone’s method for recovering faster from overtraining? (1:09:28) Related Links/Products Mentioned July Promotion: MAPS HIIT and the No BS 6-Pack Formula 50% off! **Promo code “JULYSPECIAL” at checkout** Visit Butcher Box for this month’s exclusive Mind Pump offer! How does hormone transition in transgender women change body composition, muscle strength and haemoglobin? Systematic review with a focus on the implications for sport participation It’s not certain rising wages will be enough to outpace inflation Kevin Hart Llama Jake Paul shows off shiny new Conor McGregor necklace of knockout by Dustin Poirier Viral video sparks conspiracy theory on when Conor McGregor broke his leg at UFC 264 Visit Organifi for the exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Code “mindpump” at checkout* Visit Brain.fm for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners. Stop Working Out And Start Practicing - Mind Pump Media Rubberbanditz Resistance Band Set How To Do A Pull Up | Banded Pull Up Regression (TRY THIS) - Mind Pump TV Mind Pump #1417: How To Get Stubborn Arms To Grow Build Your Triceps with Angles – Mind Pump TV Build Your Biceps with Angles – Mind Pump TV Visit NED for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! MAPS Fitness Anabolic | Muscle Adaptation Programming System Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources People Mentioned Kevin Hart (@kevinhart4real) Instagram Jake Paul (@jakepaul) Instagram Conor McGregor (@thenotoriousmma) Instagram
1600: How to Train When Recovering from an Injury
In this episode Sal, Adam & Justin outline four steps to take when getting back into training when recovering from an injury or a layoff. How do I get started back into training after an injury, pregnancy, or long layoff? (2:25) Step 1: Concentrate on Stability and Connection. (6:09) Step 2: Prime your body back into proper alignment. (20:51) Step 3: Practice Correctional Exercises frequently. (32:06) Step 4: Re-focus on the skill of the basic exercises. (41:13) Related Links/Products Mentioned Special Promotion: Safe Start Bundle (MAPS Starter, MAPS Prime/Prime Pro, and MAPS Anabolic) for the low price of $149.99 Visit Paleo Valley for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Code “Mindpump15” at checkout for 15% discount** Is Inactivity the Leading Cause of Chronic Pain? - Mind Pump Blog How to Get Back on the Fitness Wagon After a Hiatus – Mind Pump Blog How to Get Back on Track with Your Fitness After Having a Baby – Mind Pump Blog Getting Back in Shape After Having a Baby - Don't be Hard on Yourself – Mind Pump Blog Is Warming Up Before A Workout Necessary? - Mind Pump Blog MAPS Prime Webinar Fighting Chronic Back Pain with Mobility Exercises – Mind Pump Blog MAPS Prime Pro Webinar Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources
1599: How to Get Past the Mental Hurdle of Eating More to Speed Up the Metabolism, Ways to Regain Strength & Athleticism After a Layoff, The Best Training to Improve Sports Performance & More
In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer four Pump Head questions via Zoom. The Mind Pump x NCI coaching experience. (3:48) How tech could impact the fitness industry. (12:51) The Airbnb of rental cars. (22:38) The incredible journey of your child’s early growth. (27:22) Mind Pump speculates on the future of autonomous cars, celebrities in politics, and virtual reality. (30:53) How Mind Pump vacations. (39:52) #Quah question #1 – How can I gain my functional strength and athleticism back after going through appendicitis surgery? (49:28) #Quah question #2 – How would you go about pursuing a side split, while training for strength? (55:21) #Quah question #3 – How can I get my wife over the mental aspect of increasing calories, bulking, while pursuing building strength? (1:01:39) #Quah question #4 – What are some specific exercises or mobility movements that I can do to gain more distance on the golf course? (1:10:47) Related Links/Products Mentioned Ask a question to Mind Pump, live! Email: live@mindpumpmedia.com July Promotion: MAPS HIIT and the No BS 6-Pack Formula 50% off! **Promo code “JULYSPECIAL” at checkout** NCI Certifications x Mind Pump Visual AI for instant, accurate damage appraisal | Tractable Tractable raises $60M at a $1B valuation to make damage appraisals using AI Zipcar The Airbnb of Cars: Use Turo to Save on Your Car Rental Turo | Find the perfect car on the world's largest car sharing marketplace Idiocracy (2006) - IMDb How Roblox is setting the stage for more and more concerts Visit ZBiotics for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! MAPS Fitness Anabolic | Muscle Adaptation Programming System MAPS Fitness Performance | Muscle Adaptation Programming System MAPS Fitness Prime | Muscle Adaptation Programming System MAPS Fitness Prime Pro | Muscle Adaptation Programming System COSSACK SQUAT - Increase Mobility & Leg Strength (TRY THIS SQUAT) - Mind Pump TV Mind Pump #1565: Why Women Should Bulk Add Windmills to Your Workout to Increase Your Deadlift Strength – Mind Pump TV Stop Working Out And Start Practicing - Mind Pump Media Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources People Mentioned Jason Phillips (@jasonphillipsisnutrition) Instagram Jordan Syatt (@syattfitness) Instagram Craig Capurso (@craigcapurso) Instagram Kelly Starrett (@thereadystate) Instagram
1598: Why People Should Avoid HIIT, How Forced Reps Can Cause Muscle Loss, Ways Poor Health Prevents Body Fat Loss & More
In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about whether certain people should avoid HIIT, if forced reps are a good idea or are too taxing on the CNS, the number of sets & reps one should do for each body part if training with full body workouts, and how poor gut health affects the metabolism and the ability to efficiently lose body fat. The benefits and value of the safety squat bar and the sled for the avid aging lifter. (3:18) The high school football update with Justin. (14:33) Math is not racist. (18:51) Why the guys are disappointed in themselves regarding some comments made in their recent interview with Melissa Urban. (20:38) Weird News with Sal: Homeless man with no arms stabs someone with his feet! Plus, how a man uses cherry pies for sexual kicks. (27:21) Sal’s incredible superpower. (32:56) Mind Pump reviews ‘The Tomorrow War’. (34:38) Have scientists figured out the mystery that is the Bermuda Triangle? (38:14) How the guys are looking good on camera in large part to Caldera. (43:34) #Quah question #1 – Should certain people avoid HIIT? Or is it a good workout for all people? (47:39) #Quah question #2 – What are your thoughts on forced reps with the help of a training partner? Do you guys think this is a good idea or could it be taxing on the Central Nervous System (CNS)? (58:31) #Quah question #3 – How many sets and reps should you do for each body part if you're training with full-body workouts? (1:05:50) #Quah question #4 – How does poor health affect the metabolism and your ability to efficiently lose body fat? (1:10:41) Related Links/Products Mentioned July Promotion: MAPS HIIT and the No BS 6-Pack Formula 50% off! **Promo code “JULYSPECIAL” at checkout** Visit PRx Performance for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Code “mindpump5” at checkout** How To Do The Sled Push The RIGHT Way! (AVOID MISTAKES!) - Mind Pump TV Visit Organifi for the exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Code “mindpump” at checkout* Is mathematics racist? California could blaze pathway with woke math Mind Pump #1592: The 30 Day Diet Experiment That Launched An Empire With Melissa Urban Man with no arms stabbed stranger with his feet: police ‘Pervert hid cherry pies under women’s car tires for sexual kicks’ Watch The Tomorrow War | Prime Video Loki | Disney+ Originals Bermuda Triangle mystery 'solved,' scientists claim Visit Caldera Lab for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Code “mindpump” at checkout for the discount** Why Most HIIT Programs Only Work for Short Periods of Time – Mind Pump Blog 5 HUGE Mistakes Skinny Guys Make with Workouts – Mind Pump Blog MAPS Fitness Anabolic | Muscle Adaptation Programming System Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources People Mentioned Melissa Urban | Whole30 (@melissau) Instagram Paul Chek (@paul.chek) Instagram