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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1288: The Best Way to Transition Between Workout Programs, How to Move Your Focus from Just Looking Good to Feeling Great, the Effects of Alcohol on Weight Training & More
In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about alcohol’s effect on weight training, transitioning from MAPS Anabolic to MAPS Aesthetic, how to change focus from how you look to how you feel, and what foods are typically in their fridge and pantry. How health & fitness information/marketing has evolved over the years. (4:38) New Product Alert from Organifi! (17:50) Adam bringing back the Magnum PI look, growing pains, keeping things fresh & MORE. (19:24) Mind Pump Recommends. (26:17) Science does NOT replace philosophical wisdom. (30:50) Mind Pump breaks down the 24 Hour Fitness guidelines for reopening clubs, surviving in these strange times & MORE. (34:15) Homeschooling updates from the Mind Pump crew. (44:46) #Quah question #1 – How detrimental is alcohol on weight training? How much is too much? (49:02) #Quah question #2 – I'm about to finish MAPS Anabolic and am feeling great. I want to start MAPS Aesthetic. Should I take any time off in between? (59:27) #Quah question #3 – How do you turn your focus on how you feel instead of how you look? (1:04:15) #Quah question #4 - If I were to open up your fridge and pantry, what would I see? What are the staples? (1:12:10) Related Links/Products Mentioned May Promotion: MAPS Starter ½ off! **Promo code “STARTER50” at checkout** Special Promotion: MAPS Anywhere ½ off!! **Code “WHITE50” at checkout** Special Promotion: NO BS 6-Pack Abs ½ off! **Promo code “NOBS50” at checkout Muscle Control and Barbell Exercise Visit Organifi for the exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Code “mindpump” at checkout** Mind Pump #1285: The Ultimate At-home Ab & Core Workout Amazon.com: Watch Upload | Prime Video Hollywood | Netflix Official Site Milton Friedman PBS Free to Choose 1980 Vol 1 of 10 Power of the Market Poll: 52% of Parents View Homeschooling More Favorably Since Coronavirus School Closures How To Drink Alcohol The Healthy Way (MAX LUGAVERE) Visit ZBiotics for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! Visit Magic Spoon for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! Visit Butcher Box for this month’s exclusive Mind Pump offer! Mind Pump Free Resources People Mentioned John Grimek Craig Capurso (@craigcapurso) Instagram Mind Pump (@mindpumpmedia) Instagram Mark Bell (@marksmellybell) Instagram
1287: Why the Stability Ball Belongs in Your Workout Routine
In this episode, Sal, Adam & Justin discuss history of the stability ball (AKA Swiss Ball, Physio Ball), it's rise and fall in popularity, and why it is a valuable tool that everyone can benefit from when used appropriately. Making the stability ball cool again. (2:41) The history of this tool. (7:40) The benefits of the stability ball (when used appropriately) and how Mind Pump uses it with their clients. (11:05) Encourages perfect form. (12:12) Focuses on the hip extension. (19:27) Strengthens your proprioceptive ability. (23:34) Inexpensive and easy to use at-home. (27:00) Ab training gains. (28:15) The biggest myth surrounding the stability ball. (31:27) Mind Pump’s favorite exercises to utilize the benefits of this tool. (33:11) Related Links/Products Mentioned May Promotion: MAPS Starter ½ off! **Promo code “STARTER50” at checkout** Special Promotion: MAPS Anywhere ½ off!! **Code “WHITE50” at checkout** Special Promotion: NO BS 6-Pack Abs ½ off! **Promo code “NOBS50” at checkout Visit Four Sigmatic for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Code “mindpump” at checkout History of the Stability Ball Swiss Ball Multidimensional Core Training » Paul Chek's Blog The Power and Beauty of Swiss Balls » Paul Chek's Blog The ONLY Way You Should Be Doing Dumbbell Bicep Curls! - Mind Pump TV Mind Pump #1285: The Ultimate At-home Ab & Core Workout How to Do a Wall Squat with Exercise Ball Chest Exercises: Dumbbell Press on swiss ball How to Perform a PROPER Dumbbell Pullover (Target Chest of Lats) | MIND PUMP Correcting Upper Cross Syndrome to Improve Posture & Health-- Prone Cobra Swiss Ball Leg Curl - How To Do A Swiss Ball Leg Curl Mind Pump Free Resources People Mentioned Paul Chek (@paul.chek) Instagram
1286: How to choose a 1-5 Rep Weight After Completing a High Rep Phase, Using Bodybuilding Poses to Accelerate Mobility & Muscle Gains, the Pros & Cons of Squatting With Feet Angled Slightly Outward & More
In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about how to choose a 1-5 rep weight after completing a much higher rep phase, mobility movements that are beneficial for a bodybuilding competitor, whether it is detrimental to squat with your feet angled slightly outward, and the difference between masturbation to porn and having actual physical relations with someone that you care about. Adam’s brand-new look. (7:05) The camera loves Sal. (12:36) Gold’s Gym filing for bankruptcy, a sign of bad times ahead for the gym industry? (17:18) The Battle of the Goliaths, Thor vs Hall. (23:49) How red-light therapy affects wound healing, scars, and stretch marks. (28:00) Mind Pump Recommends Billions on Showtime. (32:08) The importance of form and exercise technique. (35:03) Sleep issues, cannabis, and CBD. (38:48) #Quah question #1 – When returning to a 1-5 rep phase from 8-12 and/or 15-20 reps, do you continue using the same weight from your last 5 rep max? Add or remove a few pounds? Or start back at my 5-rep max see how I feel and go from there? (43:40) #Quah question #2 – Bodybuilders have to do some intense poses that often involve contorting their body in different positions. What specific mobility movements would be beneficial for a bodybuilding competitor? (49:08) #Quah question #3 – Is it detrimental to squat with your feet slightly angled outward? (54:37) #Quah question #4 – A friend and I have been discussing the topic of physical relations vs porn. Is there a difference between masturbation to porn and having actual physical relations with someone that you care about? (1:01:40) Related Links/Products Mentioned May Promotion: MAPS Starter ½ off! **Promo code “STARTER50” at checkout** Special Promotion: MAPS Anywhere ½ off!! **Code “WHITE50” at checkout** Special Promotion: NO BS 6-Pack Abs ½ off! **Promo code “NOBS50” at checkout Gold's Gym has filed for bankruptcy protection after closing locations amid the coronavirus outbreak Mind Pump #1280: COVID-19 – The Death of the Gym Industry? GAME OF THRONES’ The Mountain Sets New Deadlift World Record 'The Mountain' Thor Bjornsson set to make debut in boxing vs. former World's Strongest Man in 2021 Visit Joovv for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! Should open excisions and sutured incisions be treated differently? A review and meta-analysis of animal wound models following low-level laser therapy. Effect of low-level laser therapy on types I and III collagen and inflammatory cells in rats with induced third-degree burns. A Controlled Trial to Determine the Efficacy of Red and Near-Infrared Light Treatment in Patient Satisfaction, Reduction of Fine Lines, Wrinkles, Skin Roughness, and Intradermal Collagen Density Increase Billions Z Press to take Your Shoulder Development to the Next Level – Mind Pump TV Mind Pump #1285: The Ultimate At-home Ab & Core Workout Visit NED for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! Cannabidiol in Anxiety and Sleep: A Large Case Series Sleep Problems | Project CBD Sleep Guidelines During the COVID-19 Pandemic Do You Have Back Or Shoulder Pain? YOU NEED TO TRY THIS! | Mind Pump TV Add Windmills to Your Workout to Increase Your Deadlift Strength – Mind Pump TV How To Improve Your Squat Depth - FREE Squat Like A Pro Guide – Mind Pump TV How can porn induce erectile dysfunction? Mind Pump Free Resources People Mentioned Hafþór Júlíus Björnsson (@thorbjornsson) Instagram Eddie hall - The Beast (@eddiehallwsm) Instagram Stan "Rhino" Efferding (stanefferding) Instagram Justin Brink DC (@dr.justinbrink) Instagram Bishop Robert Barron (@bishopbarron) Instagram
1285: The Ultimate At-home Ab & Core Workout
In this episode, Sal, Adam & Justin discuss what it takes to build an impressive midsection. The origin story of the NO BS 6-Pack Abs Formula. (4:00) Understanding the function of the abs and the common mistakes people make. (10:07) Breaking the trend of NOT training your obliques. (16:35) Busting the myth that more reps equal more muscle. (23:42) The importance of reinforcing good recruitment patterns to build your core. (31:43) Factors that contribute to a very effective core workout. Build it and they will come. (34:50) The value of and how to utilize the Physio-Ball. (39:20) How to build the ultimate at-home and core workout. (45:40) Related Links/Products Mentioned May Promotion: MAPS Starter ½ off! **Promo code “STARTER50” at checkout** Special Promotion: MAPS Anywhere ½ off!! **Code “WHITE50” at checkout** Special Promotion: NO BS 6-Pack Abs ½ off! **Promo code “NOBS50” at checkout The Countries With The Most Millionaires [Infographic] Body Fat Percentage Distribution for Men and Women in the United States - DQYDJ Mind Pump #1032: How to Get an Impressive 6-Pack The (2) BEST Ab Exercises You’re NOT Doing Properly (STRONG CORE) | MIND PUMP TV How to do a PROPER Plank – Mind Pump TV The Most Overlooked Muscle Building Principle – Mind Pump Blog Hip Flexor Deactivators- Do these first to maximize your Ab development – Mind Pump TV Mind Pump Free Resources People Mentioned Max Schmarzo (ATC/CSCS/MS) (@strong_by_science) Instagram Cory Schlesinger (@schlesstrength) Instagram Paul J. Fabritz (@pjfperformance) Instagram
1284: The Strength & Muscle Building Secrets of Elite Gymnasts, the Long-term Advantage of Hex Bar Vs Barbell Deadlifts, Training & Eating for Your Body Type & More
In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about how elite gymnasts get so strong and perform so well despite such a high training frequency, whether you should train & eat differently depending on body shape, trap bar deadlifts vs. barbell deadlifts for long-term health and overall longevity for lifting, and the top 3 sports that indirectly give the best aesthetics. Mind Pump’s favorite childhood books. (5:35) The art of introducing things you love to your children. (10:17) How it takes more work to build muscle than it does to keep it. (17:25) What is the best way to use caffeine? (24:12) How to handle your fitness and nutrition around Ramadan, tips to combat a limited mindset & MORE. (28:59) Sal has a crush on Elon Musk. (36:14) Magic Spoon continues to create UNREAL flavors. (37:56) Mind Pump Recommends. (41:02) What is going on with Disney? (46:50) #Quah question #1 – How do elite gymnasts get so strong and perform so well despite such a high training frequency with not a lot of rest? (49:12) #Quah question #2 – Should you train & eat differently depending on body shapes, such as Ectomorph, Mesomorph, or Endomorph? Or is that a myth? (55:12) #Quah question #3 - For long-term health and overall longevity for lifting, would trap bar deadlifts be better than using a barbell? (1:00:56) #Quah question #4 – In your opinion, what are the top 3 sports that indirectly give the best aesthetics? (1:06:30) Related Links/Products Mentioned May Promotion: MAPS Starter ½ off! **Promo code “STARTER50” at checkout** Your Baby's First Word Will Be DADA – Book by Jimmy Fallon Danny and the Dinosaur – Book by Syd Hoff Where the Wild Things Are – Book by Maurice Sendak If You Give a Mouse a Cookie – Book by Laura Numeroff Mind Pump #1282: The #1 Key to Consistently Building Muscle & Strength (Avoid Plateaus!) Visit Legion Athletics for the exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Code “mindpump” at checkout** Ramadan - HISTORY Mind Pump #1265: How to Develop a Winning Mindset 'GIVE PEOPLE BACK THEIR GODDAMN FREEDOM': Elon Musk bashes US shelter-in-place orders as 'fascist,' says they're 'forcibly imprisoning' people in their homes Visit Magic Spoon for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! #blackAF | Netflix Official Site Extraction | Netflix Official Site Too Hot to Handle | Netflix Official Site Stop Working Out And Start Practicing - Mind Pump Media Mind Pump #952: Chad Wesley Smith of Juggernaut Training Systems Mind Pump Free Resources People Mentioned Max Lugavere (@maxlugavere) Instagram Chad Wesley Smith (@chadwesleysmith) Instagram Starting Strength (@startingstrength) Instagram Eugene Teo (@coacheugeneteo) Instagram
1283: Building Muscle While Losing Fat, Best Oblique Training Exercises, How to Fix Duck Feet & More
In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about the best exercises for training obliques, fixing duck feet, gaining weight yet having clothes fit better, and how much NEAT is too much. What do I do for painful knees? The importance of addressing the root cause through correctional exercise. (3:40) Fun Facts with Justin, Jeff Bezos, and his eternity clock edition. (11:55) Sal’s high-protein peanut butter cookie recipe. (16:17) Using ‘Love and Logic’ with your children. (18:52) How the retail world is reshaping due to the coronavirus. (23:55) How this pandemic has permanently changed human behavior, survey. (31:10) Mind Pump recommends ‘The Last Dance’ on ESPN. (38:48) The Mind Pump Rumor Mill. (44:53) #Quah question #1 – What are the best exercises for training obliques? (46:43) #Quah question #2 – How do I fix duck feet? Not only do I have external rotation when I squat, but while I am walking as well. Is mobility work enough to get to the point where I am walking with my feet straight? (51:48) #Quah question #3 – Why would my weight go up a couple of pounds after I started fitting into my clothes differently. I like losing weight, but the scale is not reflecting that. I have been doing MAPS Anywhere. (55:07) #Quah question #4 - How much NEAT is too much? Can you overdo it? Does your body get too efficient with a certain daily step count like it would with long-distance endurance cardio? (59:18) Related Links/Products Mentioned April Promotion: MAPS Prime/Prime Pro ½ off! **Code “PRIME50” at checkout** Special Promotion: MAPS Anywhere ½ off!! **Code “WHITE50” at checkout** Mind Pump Webinar Jeff Bezos Is Building a 10,000-Year Clock Inside a Mountain Visit Organifi for the exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Code “mindpump” at checkout** Peanut Butter & Chocolate Chip Protein Cookies Love & Logic® - Love and Logic Parenting Love and Logic Magic for Early Childhood: Practical Parenting From Birth to Six Years – Book by Jim Fay Four Numbers That Show How Coronavirus Is Dramatically Reshaping Retail As We Know It Visit Vuori Clothing for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! 5 Services That Let You Try on Clothes at Home for Free Find the Best Clothing Subscription Boxes 72 Percent of Americans Say They'll Hit Mental 'Breaking Point' if Stay-At-Home Orders Continue Into June: Survey Mind Pump #1280: COVID-19 – The Death of the Gym Industry? The Last Dance | Videos | Watch ESPN ‘The Last Dance’ Overtakes ‘Tiger King’ as World’s Top Documentary Great Teams: 16 Things High Performing Organizations Do Differently – Book by Don Yaeger Satellite images show Kim Jong Un's boat moving around his luxury coastal resort, creating more confusion over his whereabouts Build An Amazing Midsection with the Side Wood Chop – Mind Pump TV The BEST Anti-Rotation Exercises for a Strong Core | MIND PUMP COUNTRY STRONG?? Increase YOUR Work Capacity (2 EXERCISES) | MIND PUMP How To Improve Your Squat Depth - FREE Squat Like A Pro Guide – Mind Pump TV How to Perform a 90/90 Hip Stretch (HIP FLEXOR STRETCH) Mind Pump Free Resources People Mentioned Justin Brink DC (@dr.justinbrink) Instagram
1282: The #1 Key to Consistently Building Muscle & Strength (Avoid Plateaus!)
In this episode, Sal, Adam & Justin go over nine different ways to manipulate your workouts to avoid plateaus and keep building muscle and strength. Understanding all the different types of ways that you can progressively overload the body. (2:31) Can I get myself stronger? The importance of manipulating weight. (6:06) The Mind Pump philosophy of employing different rep ranges. (11:32) The Mind Pump formula for tracking your volume for the intermediate to the experienced lifter. (18:11) The value of increasing your range of motion through mobility training. (23:18) Shaping and perfecting your skill and technique. (29:51) Focusing on the mind to muscle connection. (35:21) Paying attention to the tempo of your workout to build muscle. (41:38) Manipulating rest periods for muscle adaptation. (45:07) Just add more intensity. (48:30) Why you can make GREAT progress at-home! (50:30) Related Links/Products Mentioned April Promotion: MAPS Prime/Prime Pro ½ off! **Code “PRIME50” at checkout** Special Promotion: MAPS Anywhere ½ off!! **Code “WHITE50” at checkout** Should I Do More Reps or More Weight? - Mind Pump Blog BUILDING MUSCLE: Is There REALLY A Best Rep Range? - Mind Pump TV Which Is Better: Low Reps Or High Reps? - Mind Pump Blog How Many Times Per Week Should You Train Each Muscle Group? - Mind Pump Blog Stop Working Out And Start Practicing - Mind Pump Media Mind Pump Webinar How To Improve Your Squat Depth - FREE Squat Like A Pro Guide – Mind Pump TV Impact of range of motion during ecologically valid resistance training protocols on muscle size, subcutaneous fat, and strength. Single Leg Toe Touch- Do These BEFORE You Deadlift to Build Your Glutes & Hamstrings – Mind Pump TV Why Can’t I Feel the Right Muscles Working? - Mind Pump Blog The Best Form of Exercise - Mind Pump Media Why Your Tempo Matters When You Workout! - Mind Pump TV Do short rest periods help or hinder muscle growth? Overtraining Is KILLING Your Gains! (How Much Is Too Much?) | Mind Pump TV Mind Pump Free Resources People Mentioned Ben Pakulski (@bpakfitness) Instagram
1281: Techniques to Bring Up Lagging Body Parts, Tips to Maximize Ab Development, Front Squats vs. Back Squats & MORE
In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about the benefit of doing extra reps on a smaller, less developed body part, relying on compound lifts like deadlifts and squats to work the core, whether the front squat is actually more beneficial than the back squat, and the hardest obstacles they had to overcome during their fitness journey. Weird Science with Sal. (5:47) Mind Pump Weekend Update. (8:38) Obesity, the most common comorbidity in COVID-19 patients in New York. (11:35) Why are hospitals laying people off during this pandemic? (12:43) COVID-19, the death of the gym industry? (14:53) False signaling with the Toilet Paper King, hustling gym equipment & MORE. (31:44) Happy Birthday to Felix Gray. (35:09) How Paleo Valley meat sticks have been a game-changer for Sal. (40:59) Mind Pump talks Politics. (42:45) #Quah question #1 – If my left bicep and shoulder are bigger than my right bicep and shoulder, does that mean I should be doing extra reps on the smaller, less developed arm? (47:21) #Quah question #2 – Do I have to hit abs directly for every full-body workout or can I rely on compound lifts like deadlifts and squats to work the core? And just work out my abs directly once a week? (54:26) #Quah question #3 - The front squat is now often regarded as more functional than the back squat. It doesn’t allow for as great of overload, but allows for a greater range of motion and is more quad focused, core and upper back demanding. Plus, if you deadlift the hamstring and glute emphasis is already there. Should the front squat take the pedestal from the back squat? (57:53) #Quah question #4 – What were the hardest obstacles you had to overcome during your fitness journey? (1:03:11) Related Links/Products Mentioned April Promotion: MAPS Prime/Prime Pro ½ off! **Code “PRIME50” at checkout** Special Promotion: MAPS Anywhere ½ off!! **Code “WHITE50” at checkout** Killer Whale vs. Jaws | National Geographic Study: High Blood Pressure, Obesity Are Most Common Comorbidities in COVID-19 Patients Why Hospitals Are Laying People Off Mind Pump #1280: COVID-19 – The Death of the Gym Industry? Visit Felix Gray for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! Visit Paleo Valley for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Code “Mindpump15” at checkout for 15% discount** Biden says he'd pick Michelle Obama as running mate 'in a heartbeat' The ONLY Way You Should Be Doing Dumbbell Bicep Curls! - Mind Pump TV Mind Pump Free Resources People Mentioned Jason Khalipa (@jasonkhalipa) Instagram Red Dot Fitness (@red_dot_fitness) Instagram
1280: COVID-19 - The Death of the Gym Industry?
In this episode, Sal, Adam & Justin discuss the future of the gym industry in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. Will it survive? This episode features the perspective of leaders in the gym industry, from the owner of a local personal training studio to the founder of 24 Hour Fitness. A conversation with Breann Mitchell, Director of The Bay Club Company. How are Bay Clubs handling the shut down right now both with staff and members? (2:30) The interesting strategy they have implemented and how it is working out. (3:45) What are they doing to bring value to members so they can keep paying dues? (4:28) Their plans for re-opening. (5:20) The outlook on the future of Bay Clubs. (7:14) A conversation with Scott Howell, CEO of Red Dot Fitness. How is Red Dot handling things at this moment? (7:45) Ways they’re bringing value and service to their clients to keep some revenue coming in. (9:53) How many members did they lose? (10:50) Their plans on re-opening when they get the green light. (12:08) Optimistic or pessimistic for the future? (13:25) A conversation with Jason Khalipa, CrossFit pioneer, and gym owner. How he is managing his business at the moment. (14:40) How he is working with his members. (15:58) Is he worried about the future of his business? (17:40) How will he move forward when things reopen? (18:38) Will he have to change his business model based on new restrictions? (19:20) Will the average CrossFit box die? (20:17) What does the future look like for the CrossFit box owner? (21:45) Switching to digital the way of the future? (23:13) A conversation with Brendon Ayanbadejo, Super Bowl Winner, and Orangetheory Fitness owner. How have his businesses been impacted? (24:23) Their plans for re-opening. (25:35) How will this affect their membership prices? (26:36) Is he fearful about the future? (27:06) How COVID-19 is affecting the new small business franchisee? (27:55) A conversation with Mark Mastrov, fitness empire builder of 24-Hour Fitness and current President/CEO at Fitness Holdings Inc. How have his businesses handled the shut-down? (29:00) Have they gone digital to try and bring in revenue? (30:03) How they plan on operating when allowed to re-open. (31:00) Creating a strong community and a healthy environment. (33:15) How will they profit with fewer people in their facilities? (34:37) Mark’s candid take on the impact of COVID-19. (36:20) What is the future of the entire gym industry? (37:18) A Mind Pump candid recap of the conversations had. (39:35) Related Links/Products Mentioned April Promotion: MAPS Prime/Prime Pro ½ off! **Code “PRIME50” at checkout** Special Promotion: MAPS Anywhere ½ off!! **Code “WHITE50” at checkout** Visit Everly Well for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Code “mindpump” at checkout** Bay Club: Sports + Fitness Red Dot Fitness Jason Khalipa Brendon Ayanbadejo Orange Theory Fitness Fitness Holdings Inc Tonal: The World's Most Intelligent Home Gym The Nearly Invisible Interactive Home Gym | MIRROR Mind Pump Free Resources Featured Guest(s) Breann Mitchell (@bod_by_bree) Instagram Red Dot Fitness (@red_dot_fitness) Instagram Jason Khalipa (@jasonkhalipa) Instagram Brendon Ayanbadejo (@brendon310) Instagram
1279: How to Activate Your Glutes During Lifts, the Correct Way to Add Plyometrics to Your Workouts, the Ideal Number of Sets Per Workout & More
In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about squeezing the glutes at the top of deadlifts and squats, programming plyometrics in conjunction with resistance training, the necessity of keeping workouts under a certain length of time or number of sets, and current hobbies. Cigarettes and COVID. (4:31) Cannabis and cancer. (8:00) Mind Pump’s favorite concoctions with Organifi products & MORE. (10:20) Targeting protein to keep and build muscle. (14:30) How A.I. could influence the future of the modern-day salesperson, sales revenue & MORE. (20:11) Mind Pump are big Tik Tok guys. (23:53) Weird Science with Sal. (30:30) Revisiting Justin’s concept idea of a self-sustaining home. (31:29) Time on screens, developing social skills, the impact on human connection & MORE. (36:55) #Quah question #1 – I feel like I get so much conflicting information on the glute squeeze at the top of deadlifts and squats. Some say it’s good to ensure you are activating or utilizing your glutes in lifts and others say it’s bad for your spine. What are your thoughts? (44:34) #Quah question #2 – How would you recommend the programming of plyometrics in conjunction with resistance training? (49:23) #Quah question #3 – Do you think it’s necessary to keep workouts under a certain length of time or number of sets? Some trainers say workouts should last no more than an hour or that you should do no more than 12-15 sets per workout. Does it really matter? Or is the total weekly volume per muscle group the most important thing to consider? (56:46) #Quah question #4 – What are your top two current hobbies? (1:01:58) Related Links/Products Mentioned April Promotion: MAPS Prime/Prime Pro ½ off! **Code “PRIME50” at checkout** Special Promotion: MAPS Anywhere ½ off!! **Code “WHITE50” at checkout** Study: Nicotine May Lower Risk of Catching Coronavirus Does marijuana cause lung cancer? Doctors call for more research Visit Organifi for the exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Code “mindpump” at checkout** Visit Magic Spoon for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! Mind Pump #1072: What You Need to Know About Protein for Muscle Building & Fat Loss Mind Pump #1220: The 4 Best Sources of Protein TikTok hit with record fine for collecting data on children Steam security issue exposes users' personal information There Are Thousands of Tardigrades on the Moon. Now What? Apple TV’s New Series “Home” Is a Must-Watch for Design Lovers Time on screens has little impact on kids' social skills, study suggests 3 Best Secrets - How To Make Your Butt Grow (AVOID MISTAKES!) | MIND PUMP Dunphy Squat- Improve Your Squat with this Secret Exercise – Mind Pump TV Mind Pump #1180: Joe DeFranco on What Makes a Good Trainer, the Importance of a Structured Warm-Up, the Role of Genetics and MORE Babies | Netflix Mind Pump Free Resources People Mentioned Joe DeFranco (@defrancosgym) Instagram
1278: Techniques That Accelerate Muscle Growth, the Risks & Benefits of Working Out Barefoot, Correcting Knees That Cave in While Squatting & More
In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about progressive overload vs. the mind-muscle connection, whether it is too much to do yoga, a hike and strength training in the same day, the benefit or drawback to working out barefoot vs flat shoes, and the cause of knees that cave in when squatting and how to correct it. Mind Pump Confessions. (5:34) The future of gyms and the massive opportunities out there. (15:00) Adam’s Addictions. (26:47) Jennifer Lopez is getting sued for posting a picture of herself? (30:37) Facebook crossing a fine line, sifting through conflicting news & MORE. (31:23) Weird diets in history. (36:08) Is watching mindless TV the same as eating junk food? (40:38) Mind Pump Recommends ‘The Last Dance’ on ESPN/Netflix. (43:11) #Quah question #1 – I'm really confused. I hear on the show that you have to progressively overload to build muscle. Then in other episodes, I hear that weight is arbitrary and that mind-muscle connection is paramount in building muscle. Yet in other episodes, I hear that practicing movements with good technique sends more muscle-building signals. What’s the deal? Is it all true? (44:27) #Quah question #2 – With all this extra time, I find myself trying to fill my day with activity. Is it too much to do yoga, long hikes, walks, and a strength training workout every day? (48:46) #Quah question #3 – Given that most of us are working out from home now, is there any benefit or drawback to working out barefoot vs flat shoes or cross-trainers? (54:01) #Quah question #4 – What causes your knees to cave in when you squat and how do you fix this problem? (58:50) Related Links/Products Mentioned April Promotion: MAPS Prime/Prime Pro ½ off! **Code “PRIME50” at checkout** Special Promotion: MAPS Anywhere ½ off!! **Code “WHITE50” at checkout** Visit Legion Athletics for the exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Code “mindpump” at checkout** Visit PRx Performance for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Code “mindpump” at checkout** Visit Magic Spoon for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! Jennifer Lopez Sued Over Instagram Photo for Copyright Infringement Facebook will start warning people who ‘like’ or react to fake coronavirus news 11 Weirdest Diets in History The Last Dance | Videos | Watch ESPN Mind Pump Webinar Activate Your Glutes with Tube Walking – Mind Pump TV Mind Pump Free Resources People Mentioned Tom Bilyeu (@tombilyeu) Instagram Layne Norton, PhD (@biolayne) Instagram Bret "Glute Guy" Contreras PhD (bretcontreras1) Instagram Justin Brink DC (@dr.justinbrink) Instagram
1277: How to Eliminate Pain (Low Back, Shoulder, Knee & More)
In this episode, Sal, Adam & Justin discuss how to identify the true source of chronic pain and then eliminate it. The most valuable thing you can do as a trainer. (3:58) The differences between acute pain from an injury and chronic pain. (5:35) Why you shouldn’t be in pain when you do normal things. (9:50) How sub-optimal movement patterns create more wear and tear on your joints. (14:57) What mobility aims to do and why it is important. (17:40) The importance of addressing posture to combat imbalances. (18:40) Don’t skip laying the foundation! (22:50) The body will ALWAYS take the path of least resistance. (24:46) Steps to Eliminate Pain. Identify the root cause. (28:05) Prioritize movement. (34:50) Re-gain connection through mobility. (41:40) Frequency is king. (43:50) The value of priming before your workout. (47:52) Related Links/Products Mentioned April Promotion: MAPS Prime/Prime Pro ½ off! **Code “PRIME50” at checkout** Special Promotion: MAPS Anywhere ½ off!! **Code “WHITE50” at checkout** Visit Four Sigmatic for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Code “mindpump” at checkout** CDC: 1 in 5 Americans suffer from chronic pain Prevalence of Chronic Pain and High-Impact Chronic Pain Among Adults — United States, 2016 The ONLY Way You Should Be Doing Dumbbell Bicep Curls! - Mind Pump TV Mind Pump #1275: The Best At-home Workout That No One is Sharing Mind Pump Webinar How to Perform a 90/90 Hip Stretch (HIP FLEXOR STRETCH) - Mind Pump TV Mind Pump Free Resources People Mentioned Justin Brink DC (@dr.justinbrink) Instagram
1276: Proper Breathing When Lifting, Dropping Body Fat Percentage Without Losing Fat, Maintaining the Ability to Squat & Deadlift as We Age & More
In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about the best way to breathe during heavy lifts, how to balance cardio and running with the MAPS Anywhere program, whether body fat percentage can decrease without actually losing fat, and how to program the deadlift and squat as we age. The hidden meaning behind the book ‘If You Give a Mouse a Cookie’. (6:38) Disciplining children and effective strategies to try today. (11:12) Adam recommends the Flip Side Newsletter. (20:56) The value of money and what it represents. (23:06) The Stockdale Paradox, handling outcomes that come your way & MORE. (26:03) The brick and mortar gym model and the COVID-19 impact. (31:45) Fun Facts with Justin. (39:53) How Mind Pump uses Ned to combat their anxiety. (42:07) The fake news surrounding the coronavirus. (49:05) #Quah question #1 – What is the best way to breathe during your heavy lifts? (52:32) #Quah question #2 – What's a good way to balance cardio and running with the MAPS Anywhere program? (59:00) #Quah question #3 – Can your body fat percentage decrease without actually losing fat? (1:04:54) #Quah question #4 – As we get into our 40s and 50s, how would you program the deadlift and squat and is one better for us as we age? (1:10:47) Related Links/Products Mentioned April Promotion: MAPS Prime/Prime Pro ½ off! **Code “PRIME50” at checkout** Special Promotion: MAPS Anywhere ½ off!! **Code “WHITE50” at checkout** If You Give a Mouse a Cookie – Book by Laura Numeroff How a Classic Children’s Book Got Hijacked by the Culture Wars Love & Logic® Love and Logic Magic for Early Childhood: Practical Parenting From Birth to Six Years – Book by Jim Fay The Flip Side Proposal: You Get A $2,000 Stimulus Check Every Month Stockdale Paradox: Why confronting reality is vital to success A Vietnam Experience: Ten Years of Reflection: Ten Years of Reflections – Book by James B. Stockdale Good to Great: Why Some Companies Make the Leap and Others Don't – Book by Jim C. Collins 24 Hour Fitness reportedly considers bankruptcy options as the coronavirus pandemic continues to squeeze gyms across the US Mind Pump #842: The Steve Jobs of Fitness- Mark Mastrov Apple TV’s New Series “Home” Is a Must-Watch for Design Lovers Visit NED for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! Beaches, Parks Reopen In Santa Cruz County Visit Vuori Clothing for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! Mind Pump Webinar Mind Pump Free Resources People Mentioned Andrew Yang (@andrewyang2020) Instagram
1275: The Best At-home Workout That No One is Sharing
In this episode, Sal, Adam & Justin discuss two exercise techniques that are ignored or unknown to most people that can take an at-home workout to the next level. At the end of the episode they provide a full workout that incorporates both techniques. Mind Pump practicing what they preach. (5:11) How you can be creative and smart at the same time working out from home. (8:10) The two training techniques that will advance your at-home training. (10:44) Blood Flow Restriction (BFR) or Occlusion training. (12:03) Why did it become so popular with rehab? (14:11) Why is it so valuable and beneficial to you? (16:11) How to do it at-home. (26:22) The lost art of Isometric training. (27:54) Why bodybuilders are so good at connecting to a muscle. (37:55) The amplifier/speaker analogy. (40:42) A full-body workout that incorporates both techniques. (42:35) Legs. (42:57) Isometric Lunge. (2-4 sets, 5 reps each leg) Chest. (44:48) Iso-squeeze. (3 sets, 5 reps each set - hold for 5 seconds each rep) Back. (46:25) Prone Cobra. (3 sets, 5 reps each set – hold for 5 seconds each rep) Shoulders. (46:49) Isometric shoulder retraction. (3 sets, 5 reps each set – hold for 5 seconds each rep) Core. (47:26) Hollow body hold. (3 sets, 5 reps each set – hold for BFR training. (47:53) Biceps. (4-5 sets, 30 reps first set, 15 each set after) Triceps. (4-5 sets, 30 reps first set, 15 each set after) Calves. (5 sets, 30 reps first set, 15 each set after) Related Links/Products Mentioned April Promotion: MAPS Prime/Prime Pro ½ off! **Code “PRIME50” at checkout** Special Promotion: MAPS Anywhere ½ off!! **Code “WHITE50” at checkout** Mind Pump Webinar Mind Pump’s Occlusion Training Guide ½ off! **Code “BFR50” at checkout** Visit ZBiotics for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! Occlusion Training Tutorial- How to Increase Muscle Size Using Blood Flow Restriction – Mind Pump TV How Blood Flow Restriction Training Works Blood flow restriction training in clinical musculoskeletal rehabilitation: a systematic review and meta-analysis Blood Flow Restriction Training: The Next Generation of Anabolic Exercise Charles Atlas's Dynamic Tension System Rubberbanditz Resistance Band Set Correcting Upper Cross Syndrome to Improve Posture & Health-- Prone Cobra Mind Pump Free Resources People Mentioned Ben Greenfield Fitness (@bengreenfieldfitness) Instagram Eugene Teo (@coacheugeneteo) Instagram Mind Pump (@mindpumpmedia) Instagram
1274: Straight Sets Vs. Circuits When Working Out at Home, the Benefits of Re-feeding When Cutting, Precautions When Starting Exercise During Pregnancy & More
In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about whether it is better to do straight sets or circuits when stuck at home doing body-weight training, how much weight is too much weight to put on when bulking, the value of re-feed days when cutting, and whether it is safe for pregnant women, who were not exercising prior to becoming pregnant, to begin a workout routine while pregnant. Arm measurements and body symmetry with Mind Pump. (6:42) Everly Well has a test for that. (11:20) Sal has a dark sense of humor. (14:33) Gold’s Gym permanently closing gyms across America. (16:30) The opportunity for trainers to complement what people are NOT doing virtually. (17:20) The permanent changes gyms must make when they re-open. (23:02) Exercise and its ability to prevent severe side effects of coronavirus. (28:51) Why businesses who sell alcohol are considered essential. (31:05) Churches suing the state of California, keeping the balance & MORE. (32:48) The dangers of connecting money to self-worth. (40:38) Fun Facts with Justin. (44:44) #Quah question #1 - When stuck at home doing body-weight training, is it better to do straight sets or just to do it circuit style? (47:16) #Quah question #2 - How much weight do you think is too much weight to put on when bulking? How do you know when to stop? (55:31) #Quah question #3- Are re-feed days beneficial to a cutting diet when done properly? (1:02:34) #Quah question #4 – Is it safe for pregnant women, who were not exercising before becoming pregnant, to begin a workout routine while pregnant? If so, then what type of program do you recommend? (1:08:20) Related Links/Products Mentioned April Promotion: MAPS Prime/Prime Pro ½ off! **Code “PRIME50” at checkout** Special Promotion: MAPS Anywhere ½ off!! **Code “WHITE50” at checkout** Visit Everly Well for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Code “mindpump” at checkout** Mind Pump #1270: Peter Schiff on the Post COVID-19 Economy & How to Thrive Gold’s Gym permanently closes 30 gyms across the US, due to coronavirus crisis Mind Pump Webinar Mind Pump #985: Mark Mastrov- Fitness Industry Empire Builder, NBA Owner & Original Mind Pump Mentor The US government is in talks with AI startup Onfido to roll out immunity passports for those recovered from COVID-19 Exercise May Protect Against Deadly COVID-19 Complication, Research Suggests Business is booming at 'essential' liquor stores during the coronavirus pandemic, leaving workers in an uneasy position California churches sue Newsom over coronavirus stay-at-home order Money Not a Good Measure of Your Self-Worth Wasabi smoke alarm raises a stink in Japan How to Undulate Your Calories for Faster Weight Loss & an Improved Metabolism MAPS Starter | MAPS Fitness Products Mind Pump TV - YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources People Mentioned Peter Schiff (@PeterSchiff) Twitter Layne Norton, PhD (@biolayne) Instagram