Info

Mind Pump: Raw Fitness Truth

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
RSS Feed Subscribe in Apple Podcasts
Mind Pump: Raw Fitness Truth
2024
April
March
February
January


2023
December
November
October
September
August
July
June
May
April
March
February
January


2022
December
November
October
September
August
July
June
May
April
March
February
January


2021
December
November
October
September
August
July
June
May
April
March
February
January


2020
December
November
October
September
August
July
June
May
April
March
February
January


2019
December
November
October
September
August
July
June
May
April
March
February
January


2018
December
November
October
September
August
July
June
May
April
March
February
January


2017
December
November
October
September
August
July
June
May
April
March
February
January


2016
December
November
October
September
August
July
June
May
April
March
February
January


2015
December
November
October
September
August
July
June
May
April
March
February
January


2014
December


Categories

All Episodes
Archives
Categories
Now displaying: September, 2021
1652: How to Overhead Press Your Bodyweight 0
Sep 30, 2021

In this episode Sal, Adam & Justin discuss nine ways to increase your overhead press.

  • The overhead press, the squat of the upper body. (1:57)
  • Is the overhead press more neglected than the squat? (5:44)
  • The biggest mistakes made with the overhead press. (9:14)
  • Mind Pump Reminiscences: The evolution of their overhead press. (12:13)
  • Nine Ways to Increase your Overhead Press. 
  • #1 – Practice it often. (14:25)
  • #2 – Utilize Overhead Carries. (19:37)
  • #3 – The Z Press. (22:07)
  • #4 – The Bottoms Up Press. (27:24)
  • #5 – The Push Press. (31:58)
  • #6 – Loaded Rotational Exercises. (38:00)
  • #7 – Rear Delt Exercises. (43:38)
  • #8 – Work on Overall Mobility. (47:02)
  • #9 – Build a Strong and Stable Core. (50:41)

Related Links/Products Mentioned

People Mentioned

 

1651: The Best Way to Get a Flat Stomach, the Importance of Time Under Tension for Building Muscle, the Benefits of Short Intermittent Workouts Throughout the Day & More 0
Sep 29, 2021

In this episode, Sal, Adam, & Justin discuss the Best Way to Get a Flat Stomach, the Importance of Time Under Tension for Building Muscle, the Benefits of Short Intermittent Workouts Throughout the Day & More

  • When trainers make up anatomy. (4:18)
  • Fat morality: It is moral to be healthy or be overweight? (7:05)
  • Mind Pump’s best B-movies of all time. (11:46)
  • There is nothing worse than when your kid is sick. (17:24)
  • The trouble with Chantix. (25:31)
  • What is wrong with everybody! (30:28)
  • How many domain names do Mind Pump own?! (36:29)
  • All the dishwashing tips you need to know. (40:55)
  • The tales of Adam’s nosey neighbor. (44:26)
  • How NED has infiltrated the Di Stefano households. (48:42)
  • Path Water is taking over! (51:02)
  • The evolution of urinals. (55:03)
  • #Quah question #1 – What is the best way to get a flat stomach? (58:22)
  • #Quah question #2 – How much of a factor is time under tension in relation to building muscle? (1:04:33)
  • #Quah question #3 – Is it overkill to take my resistance bands to work and do short intermittent workouts during my downtime? (1:09:49)
  • #Quah question #4 – Should I continue to take creatine when I’m off eight weeks post-surgery? If so, what are the benefits? (1:14:47)

Related Links/Products Mentioned

People Mentioned



1650: How to Know When You Need a Physical Therapist 0
Sep 27, 2021

In this episode Sal, Adam & Justin speak with Palak Shah, co-founder and head of clinical services for Luna, a revolutionary at-home physical therapy provider that is disrupting the industry.

  • What is physical therapy and what is its goal? (2:27)
  • Why not every physical therapist (PT) can treat an acute patient. (6:55)
  • Busting the myth that your joints have a shelf life. (8:52)
  • The value of finding insight into your own self. (12:03)
  • How movement is a skill. (13:53)
  • The importance for PTs to empower their patients. (16:15)
  • Are DPTs (Doctor of Physical Therapy) better than PTs? (19:49)
  • How has physical therapy evolved over the years? (26:13)
  • Why do 70% of patients stop their physical therapy before completion? (28:26)
  • What is home-based therapy? (30:51)
  • Will my insurance cover the cost? (34:15)
  • What types of services does Luna provide? (38:16)
  • Luna Physical Therapy, bringing good quality care outside the four walls of a clinic. (39:25)
  • Can you effectively treat someone at home without the fancy equipment? (40:47)
  • How does a PT become a Luna practitioner? (44:06)
  • How does Luna loosen the burden of documentation for the PT? (45:59)
  • How innovation creates disruption. (50:38)
  • Can my child be seen by a Luna practitioner? (52:18)
  • What type of people should seek physical therapy? (55:04)
  • How important is therapy post-pregnancy? (58:00)
  • Will the fitness enthusiast benefit from physical therapy? (1:00:04)
  • Did Luna find Palak, or did she find Luna? (1:01:25)

Related Links/Products Mentioned

1649: How to Pass a Physical Test, What to Do When You Miss Your Caloric Target, Fixing the Root Cause of Pain & More (Listener Live Coaching) 0
Sep 25, 2021

In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer four Pump Head questions via Zoom.

  • The value of fitness as you get older. (4:02)
  • Mind Pump x Jordan Shallow collaboration coming soon! (10:04)
  • New product alerts from Magic Spoon! (13:14)
  • Taco Bell’s latest drive-thru concept. (20:10)
  • Crazy medical stories with Sal. (25:24)
  • Comcast is now making TVs. (30:59)
  • The pros and cons of new technology. (38:20)
  • The link between depression anxiety and fitness. (42:38)
  • How the ChiliPad has helped Maximus during his recent sickness. (45:00)
  • #Quah question #1 – What would you recommend I do to increase my endurance, yet keep my muscle mass, in preparation for a physical fitness test? (51:41)
  • #Quah question #2 – If I miss my caloric intake for the day, should I try and make those calories up the next day or throughout the week? (1:10:36)
  • #Quah question #3 – How would you address and fix the root cause of my pain? (1:23:05)
  • #Quah question #4 – How can I speed up my metabolism without building any more muscle? (1:40:00)

Related Links/Products Mentioned

People Mentioned



1648: How to Increase Calories Without Adding Body Fat, Using Complexes to Build Muscle, Turkesterone Supplement Review & More 0
Sep 24, 2021

In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about how to slowly increase your metabolism by increasing calories, using complexes to build muscle, choosing your weight based on Rated Perceived Exertion, and the supplement Turkesterone.

  • How often should you train each body part to build muscle and strength? (4:15)
  • The latest growth leaps for Maximus Schafer. (8:14)
  • Children’s BMI ‘doubled’ during the pandemic, a shocking study says. (10:57)
  • The potential negative side effects of the lack of socialization for young adults. (12:52)
  • The high school football update with Justin. (21:01)
  • Is celebrity boxing the future? (28:29)
  • Elon is at it again. (30:54)
  • In crazy science news with Sal: Iranian scientist killed with robot sniper and modified vegetables containing the mRNA vaccine. (34:16)
  • Vuori making BIG waves once again. (38:22)
  • Stockpile, a great way to build your kids’ investment portfolio. (42:50)
  • What are your kids doing on Roblox? (46:10)
  • Watch out for those frisky sea snakes. (48:50)
  • Did you know about the Butcher Box add-ons? (54:46)
  • An amazing food allergy success story. (56:48)
  • #Quah question #1 - How can you slowly increase your metabolism by increasing calories? (59:55)
  • #Quah question #2 – What do you guys think about complexes to build muscle? (1:05:08)
  • #Quah question #3 – Do you choose your weight based on Rated Perceived Exertion (RPE) or whatever you lifted on your last workout? (1:09:48)
  • #Quah question #4 – Have you tried the supplement Turkesterone? (1:14:23)

Related Links/Products Mentioned

People Mentioned

1647: Ten Female Fitness Lies 0
Sep 23, 2021

In this episode Sal, Adam & Justin are joined by Laurie Christine King to cover ten myths that contribute to women falling short of their fitness, health and diet goals.

  • Why are women sold fitness lies more than men? (2:16)
  • The unrealistic world of Social Media. (5:37)
  • How education drives empowerment. (9:29)
  • Ten Female Fitness Lies.
  • #1 – Keto and Intermittent Fasting are the way to go to lose weight. (14:57)
  • #2 – Fat and carbs are bad for you. (22:31)
  • #3 – You should bounce right back after pregnancy. (27:31)
  • #4 – You need to eat 1200 calories to lose weight. (39:28)
  • #5 – Your period is not important. (48:05)
  • #6 – You have to do lots of cardio to get the body you want. (56:54)
  • #7 – Paying attention to the calories burned on your wearable devices. (1:01:05)
  • #8 – Lifting heavy will make me look bulky. (1:05:06)
  • #9 – Fat can be turned into muscle. (1:10:14)
  • #10 – Low reps bulks and high reps tones. (1:12:25)
  • BONUS: An effective workout leaves you dead. (1:20:48)

Related Links/Products Mentioned

Featured Guest/People Mentioned



1646: How to Pump Up Muscles Before a Photoshoot, the Myth of Being Muscle-Bound, the Dangers of Supplement Dependency & More 0
Sep 22, 2021

In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about the best way to get a pump for a photoshoot, whether lifting reduces flexibility if you can become dependent on supplements such as multivitamins, and how to combine the MAPS Prime exercises to create a daily routine that will rapidly increase mobility in all joints.

  • When is the best time to bulk? (4:19)
  • The Colorado Experiment, one of the most hotly contested studies of all time. (10:26)
  • Is there a link between Aspirin and Erectile Dysfunction? (21:50)
  • Sex Education with Mind Pump. (26:07)
  • Mind Pump Recommends, The Order of Man podcast. (37:35)
  • The association between cancer and sodium is not what you think. (39:35)
  • Fun Facts with Justin: Tolosa, the city of the future? (42:45)
  • Mind Pump speculates on the housing market bubble. (47:39)
  • #Quah question #1 – What is the best way to get a pump for a photoshoot? (53:15)
  • #Quah question #2 – Does lifting reduce flexibility? (59:50)
  • #Quah question #3 – Can you become dependent on supplements, such as multivitamins, or is that a myth? (1:04:06)
  • #Quah question #4 – How can I combine the MAPS Prime exercises to create a daily routine that will rapidly increase mobility in all joints? (1:09:29)

Related Links/Products Mentioned

People Mentioned

1645: How to Train Like Your Favorite Athlete 0
Sep 20, 2021

In this episode Sal, Adam & Justin discuss the key methods of training necessary to look and perform like an athlete.

  • Why performance is very objective. (2:05)
  • Cautioning the audience on the importance of having the prerequisites in place, before you conduct your favorite athlete’s training routine. (6:10)
  • The Key Components Necessary to Train Like Your Favorite Athlete.
  • #1 - Don’t train for show, train for go. (11:57)
  • #2 - Strength, the foundational physical pursuit. (18:50)
  • #3 – Proprioceptive Ability, being able to train in different planes of motion. (24:30)
  • #4 – Addressing weak links. (32:01)
  • #5 – Having a bigger gas tank and endurance. (39:14)
  • #6 – Fast explosive strength, the ultimate expression of athleticism. (46:55)

Related Links/Products Mentioned

1644: Ways to Speed Up Your Metabolism, How to Train During Phases of the Menstrual Cycle, Avoiding Exercises That Thicken the Waist & More (Listener Live Coaching) 0
Sep 18, 2021

In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer four Pump Head questions via Zoom.

  • The 411 on Yohimbe. (6:30)
  • People do not like to be reminded of how dangerous certain sports are. (14:20)
  • Freddie Oversteegen was a real badass! (18:18)
  • Conor McGregor is the King of fake drama. (22:05)
  • Does sex get better with age? (27:54)
  • Mind Pump Investments: Gambling and marijuana legislation. (29:50)
  • Are new cancer treatments on the horizon?! (35:32)
  • NCI’s latest giveaway for prospective coaches. (43:55)
  • #Quah question #1 – What are some ways I can speed up my metabolism? (46:58)
  • #Quah question #2 – How do I program my strength training workout during the different phases of the menstrual cycle? (1:01:36)
  • #Quah question #3 – Is there any truth to avoid exercises that thicken your waist? (1:14:37)
  • #Quah question #4 – When should I test out PR’s in a workout program? (1:24:17)

Related Links/Products Mentioned

People Mentioned



1643: The Best Way to Build Triceps, the Benefit of Heavy Bicep Training, Pump Your Shoulders With the Z Press & More 0
Sep 17, 2021

In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about the best way to work out your triceps, training biceps with heavier loads and lower rep ranges, barbell Z presses as an alternative to overhead presses, and what makes MAPS Anabolic so effective.

  • Can a mathematical model predict the best way to build muscle? (4:17)
  • Dad life with the guys. (7:06)
  • The guys give their initial reactions to the new Matrix film. (10:31)
  • Amazon displaying once again how competitive markets are. (15:07)
  • Public Goods doing good for the environment. (17:45)
  • Airbnb to offer free housing for 20,000 Afghan refugees. (19:29)
  • What is the next big industry to get disrupted? (21:09)
  • Access to information, the future, and the importance of protecting your mental health. (30:20)
  • Justin doesn’t know how to chill. (39:49)
  • Shout out to Squat University! (45:14)
  • #Quah question #1 – What is the best way to work out your triceps? (47:01)
  • #Quah question #2 – Is it worthwhile to train biceps with heavier loads and lower rep ranges? (54:50)
  • #Quah question #3 – What are your thoughts on barbell Z presses as an alternative to overhead presses? (59:49)
  • #Quah question #4 - What makes MAPS Anabolic so effective? (1:03:29)

Related Links/Products Mentioned

People Mentioned

1642: COVID Vaccine Skepticism? 0
Sep 16, 2021

In this episode Sal, Adam & Justin discuss why many in the fitness and wellness industry are skeptical about the COVID-19 Vaccination.

  • Why the health & fitness industry seems to always push back. (2:12)
  • Would this topic have been this polarizing 25 years ago? (3:44)
  • Why it’s nearly impossible to NOT have feelings around topics that are highly politicized. (5:46)
  • What politics do VERY well. (11:23)
  • What the current data shows. (13:07)
  • Why the health & fitness space is the most skeptical over the COVID vaccine recommendations. (16:14)
  • Why if health is a priority, you take action yourself first, before medical intervention. (21:44)
  • Why you must take FULL responsibility for your health. (25:47)
  • What is the risk factor of spreading the virus if not vaccinated? (32:30)
  • How there are lies and anti-truths. (36:50)
  • Why public policy is sometimes heavily influenced by lobbies and special interest groups. (40:05)
  • How you can be pro-vaccine, but not pro-mandates. (45:27)

Related Links/Products Mentioned

 

1641: How to Get a Bigger Bench Press, the Pros & Cons of Eating Rice Crispy Treats Pre-Workout, the Dangers of Rounded Back Deadlifts & More 0
Sep 15, 2021

In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about putting on muscle without putting on a lot of fat, eating a rice crispy treat before a workout to get a good pump, whether it is bad to deadlift with a rounded back, and ways to get stronger after hitting a plateau on the flat bench press.

  • Are we getting closer to resistance training being the number one form of exercise? (4:58)
  • The high school football update with Justin. (9:30)
  • It’s tomato sauce season with the Di Stefano’s! (13:49)
  • What is Mind Pump’s go-to Ned product? (17:20)
  • Be careful of the scams out there. (20:56)
  • Things in Australia are getting scary. (26:45)
  • The Navy’s new weapon actually stops you from talking! (30:50)
  • Escaping the fires in California and the downstream effects. (36:16)
  • Justin, the goat farmer?! (39:37)
  • Why all exercises are good for you if you can perform with proper form and stability. (42:35)
  • Mind Pump Investments: The guys speculate on Bitcoin being used as legal tender. (46:32)
  • How Caldera is helping with Sal’s baby son’s dry skin. (57:03)
  • #Quah question #1 – How do I put on muscle without putting on a lot of fat? (1:00:16)
  • #Quah question #2 – Does eating a rice crispy treat before a workout give you a good pump? (1:07:30)
  • #Quah question #3 - Is it bad to deadlift with a rounded back? (1:14:08)
  • #Quah question #4 – What do you recommend to get stronger after hitting a plateau on the flat bench press? (1:19:00)

Related Links/Products Mentioned



1640: Five Steps to Build Muscle Without Adding Fat 0
Sep 13, 2021

In this episode Sal, Adam & Justin cover five things you must do if you want to add muscle and avoid adding fat in the process.

1640: Five Steps to Build Muscle Without Adding Fat

  • Sal’s massive waste of time in pursuit of building muscle. (1:30)
  • The challenges faced when trying to build muscle without adding body fat. (6:08)
  • Five Steps to Build Muscle Without Adding Fat. 
  • #1 – You have to send the RIGHT signal to your body. (9:48)
  • #2 – You must go into a small surplus. (21:57)
  • #3 – Utilize mini periods of maintenance or cutting within a long bulking cycle. (31:40)
  • #4 – Track your lean body mass. (38:53)
  • #5 – Prioritize your sleep. (45:40)
  • BONUS: Use cardio as a tool. (50:07)

Related Links/Products Mentioned

1639: How to Transition from Heavy Cardio to Weight Lifting, Ways to Determine the Correct Weight to Hit a Rep Range, What to Do When the Scale Doesn't Move & More (Listener Live Coaching) 0
Sep 11, 2021

In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer four Pump Head questions via Zoom.

1639: How to Transition from Heavy Cardio to Weight Lifting, Ways to Determine the Correct Weight to Hit a Rep Range, What to Do When the Scale Doesn't Move & More

  • Do shorter rest periods cause more muscle damage? (4:07)
  • Muscle memory is a REAL thing! (7:08)
  • Testosterone DOES affect your central nervous system. (10:26)
  • Anatomy 101 with Sal Di Stefano: Talk science to me. (13:40)
  • Justin is the EXACT demographic for Bravo TV. (18:14)
  • Busting the myth that you NEED to drink a protein shake to be healthy or build muscle. (20:08)
  • Fight Game talk with Mind Pump: Evander Holyfield vs. Vitor Belfort featuring commentary by Donald Trump! (22:46)
  • What would you see on the television screen at each Mind Pump hosts’ household? (27:19)
  • Do NOT play a prank on a man with kids. (33:44)
  • #Quah question #1 – How would you recommend I break the cycle of weighing myself when I have seen good changes in my body composition? (44:56)
  • #Quah question #2 – How can I build more muscle after spending time in the hospital for ulcerative colitis? (57:23)
  • #Quah question #3 – How would you transition from heavy cardio to weight lifting? (1:07:09)
  • #Quah question #4 – Is there a formula to determine the correct weight for each phase? (1:13:20)

Related Links/Products Mentioned

1638: How to Use Isometrics to Accelerate Gains, Ways to Increase the Overhead Press, Healthy Foods That Have Been Wrongfully Demonized & More 0
Sep 10, 2021

In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about doing isometrics on trigger session days, how to progressively overload the overhead press, the kind of financial success trainers can see without an online presence, and foods that get a bad rap that are actually generally healthy.

1638: How to Use Isometrics to Accelerate Gains, Ways to Increase the Overhead Press, Healthy Foods That Have Been Wrongfully Demonized & More

  • How building muscle is like investing in money. (3:14)
  • Jim Stoppani, aka Dr. Integrity, is at it again. (14:14)
  • Is Joe Rogan too big to be canceled? (28:20)
  • What is the number one predictor of child abuse? (36:07)
  • Fun Facts with Justin: A woman froze, thawed, and survived! (40:08)
  • An argument for renewable marriage contracts. (44:50)
  • How to use Organifi as an alternative way to get your protein in. (47:56)
  • How do you consume your Magic Spoon cereal? (49:16)
  • #Quah question #1 – Is it ok to do isometrics on trigger session days or does it mess with recovery too much? (53:56)
  • #Quah question #2 – How can I progressively overload the overhead press? (1:01:30)
  • #Quah question #3 - Can trainers today see the same financial success all you had without an online presence? (1:05:44)
  • #Quah question #4 – What are foods that get a bad rap that are generally good for you? (1:17:34)

Related Links/Products Mentioned

People Mentioned

Jason Phillips (@jasonphillipsisnutrition) on Instagram

1637: Five Weird Tricks to Improve Your Sleep 0
Sep 9, 2021

In this episode Sal, Adam & Justin speak with Dr. Michael Ruscio about some unusual ways to improve your sleep.

1637:  5 Weird Tricks to Improve Your Sleep

  • Sleep, the #1 thing that can impact your health. (2:09)
  • Why your suboptimal respiration quality may be affecting your sleep. (4:07)
  • The subtle health effects of poor suboptimal sleep. (6:30)
  • Dr. Ruscio’s Order of Operations to improve your suboptimal respiration quality. (10:52)
  • 5 Weird Tricks to Improve Your Sleep. 
  • #1 – Positional change device. (17:08)
  • #2 – Oura Ring. (21:37)
  • #3 - Mandibular advancement device. (25:24)
  • #4 – Mouth taping. (33:30)
  • #5 – Didgeridoo instrument. (36:52)
  • Is modern life contributing to poor sleep? (38:23)
  • Are men more prone to poor sleep? (41:42)
  • The culture of caffeine and the impact on your sleep. (42:52)
  • Is there a correlation between poor sleep and being a light/deep sleeper? (47:10)
  • An option for women to balance out hormones. (51:44)

Related Links/Products Mentioned

Featured Guest/People Mentioned

1636: How to Increase Grip Strength, the Most Effective Way to Bulk, High Reps Vs. Low Reps & More 0
Sep 8, 2021

In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about the best way to increase grip strength, what it means to sweat a lot during a workout, the CNS effect of high reps with lower weight vs. low reps with higher weights, and the most effective way to bulk.

1636:

  • The Mind Pump robot debate rages on. (4:48)
  • Highlighting the massive mistake that scientists and government officials make when it comes to the obesity epidemic. (9:58)
  • Mind Pump Recommends, Untold: Caitlyn Jenner on Netflix. (16:55)
  • An interesting move by Bud Light. (25:05)
  • Reliving all your worst childhood moments through your kids. (28:44)
  • Busting the widespread myth that as you get older your mental capacity declines. (31:25)
  • The Bishop Sycamore football controversy. (35:52)
  • Is Jake Paul retiring from boxing?! (37:30)
  • The ribs from Butcher Box are out of this world! (44:03)
  • New product alert from Felix Gray! (45:39)
  • #Quah question #1 – What is the best way to increase grip strength? (49:35)
  • #Quah question #2 – Should I be concerned about my excessive sweating when working out? (56:47)
  • #Quah question #3 – What is more taxing on the nervous system, high reps with lower weight or low reps with higher weight?(1:00:07)
  • #Quah question #4 – What is the most effective way to bulk? Should I track or be intuitive? (1:04:20)

Related Links/Products Mentioned

People Mentioned

1635: How to Build a $10,000/month Fitness & Coaching Business 0
Sep 6, 2021

In this episode Sal, Adam & Justin speak with Nutrition Coaching Institute Founder, Jason Phillips, about actionable steps to take to build a successful coaching business.

1635: How to Build a $10,000/month Fitness & Coaching Business

  • The lack of integrity that currently exists in the fitness influencer space is disgusting! (2:43)
  • How to Build a $10,000/month Fitness & Coaching Business. (6:58)
  • Step 1: Be able to solve a problem and deliver results. (8:52)
  • Step 2: You must have a really good offer. (24:05)
  • Step 3: Create leads and attention. (38:51)
  • Step 4: Have nurture frameworks. (50:08)
  • Step 5: Selling is not telling. (56:10)
  • Jason’s Framework for Sales. (1:02:53)
  • Providing and over delivering extreme value for coaches through the Mind Pump x NCI Mentorship Program. (1:16:38)

Related Links/Products Mentioned

Featured Guest/People Mentioned

 

1634: How to Eliminate Unnecessary Training for Better Results, Ways to Address Hip Dips, Tips to Maintain Fitness When Traveling & More (Listener Live Coaching) 0
Sep 4, 2021

In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer four Pump Head questions via Zoom.

  • Doug’s humblebrag. (4:04)
  • Glutathione, the master antioxidant. (9:06)
  • N-Acetylcysteine (NAC) conspiracy theory. (11:51)
  • Politicians and conspiracies. (14:00)
  • The allure of power and control, spiritual opium, and the impact of gaming on our youth. (18:29)
  • When rollercoasters attack. (31:17)
  • The marketing genius of Jake Paul. (35:38)
  • The robots are continuing to take over. (36:36)
  • TikTok challenges are dumb. (38:17)
  • A Mind Pump Podcast blast from the past. (40:44)
  • An update on Adam’s training post-COVID. (42:48)
  • RIP Larry Evans. (50:18)
  • #Quah question #1 – How can I move from high-intensity workouts into a more stainable form of exercise? (57:12)
  • #Quah question #2 – What can I do to reduce the appearance of ‘hip dips’? (1:11:10)
  • #Quah question #3 – How can I stay consistent with exercise while traveling the majority of the year? (1:22:09)
  • #Quah question #4 – Do you have any programming advice to achieve a standing ab wheel rollout? (1:35:01)

Related Links/Products Mentioned

People Mentioned

1633: How to Build Thicker Biceps, the Pros & Cons of Mass Gainer Shakes, the Dangers of Behind the Neck Exercises & More 0
Sep 3, 2021

In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about how to build the biceps so they appear thicker, the pros and cons of mass gainer protein shakes, training behind the neck pulldowns and overhead presses to achieve better mobility, and whether they would choose not drinking or not using weed if they had to give up one permanently.

  • NO exercise is dangerous unless you lack mobility and stability. (3:44)
  • Carnival Sal takes over Top Golf! (10:29)
  • The guys recap the Jake Paul vs. Woodley fight. (13:58)
  • Israeli study finds natural immunity from previous COVID-19 infection vastly superior to vaccination. (25:13)
  • Mind Pump Investments: Jane Technologies, a company to keep your eye on. (33:40)
  • How competition evolves technique. (36:14)
  • Mind Pump Recommends, Untold: Caitlyn Jenner on Netflix. (40:02)
  • Peloton in hot water with the government. (43:58)
  • Mind Pump reps MIIR. (46:59)
  • Fads from childhood the guy’s subscribed to. (47:40)
  • What would Mind Pump do if a squatter took over their home? (53:35)
  • Mind Pump speculates on Joe Rogan’s influence post-Spotify deal. (56:03)
  • Mind Pump’s MASSIVE Labor Day Sale is coming! (59:35)
  • #Quah question #1 - How do you make your biceps appear thicker when viewed from the front? (1:02:30)
  • #Quah question #2 – What are the pros and cons of mass gainer protein shakes? (1:06:11)
  • #Quah question #3 – Should I train behind the neck pulldowns or overhead presses to achieve better mobility? Or is it too dangerous? (1:11:15)
  • #Quah question #4 – If you had to quit drinking or weed forever, which would it be? (1:15:30)

Related Links/Products Mentioned

People Mentioned

 

1632: The Truth About German Volume Training 0
Sep 2, 2021

In this episode Sal, Adam & Justin cover the pros & cons of German Volume Training. 

  • Why are the MAPS programs so effective? (1:45)
  • Mind Pump Programming Breakdowns, Volume 1: German Volume Training (GVT). (5:23)
  • The principles of GVT. (6:55)
  • GVT’s focus on practicing the skill. (13:31)
  • Why rest periods determine a pure strength focus. (18:21)
  • An effective versus non-effective workout. (22:13)
  • Can you add accessory exercises/lifts? (27:10)
  • How many times should you train each body part? (31:46)
  • The value of switching up the tempo. (37:35)
  • The cons of GVT. (40:41)

Related Links/Products Mentioned

 

1631: How to Balance Training for Aesthetics & Performance, The Muscle Building Effects of Intense Flexing, the Benefits of Adding Bodyweight Exercises to a Weight Lifting Routine & More 0
Sep 1, 2021

In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about combining bodyweight and weight lifting in a workout, whether the intensity of the squeeze or clenching of a muscle matters, how to tell the difference between fatigue and tiredness, and how to program a balance between performance and aesthetics.

  • Dad jokes with Mind Pump. (5:42)
  • Mind Pump Investments: Welcome new sponsor, Path Water. (7:21)
  • Another study tying fructose consumption to obesity.  (8:28)
  • Apeel, minimizing fruit and vegetable waste.  (10:54)
  • Fear and the future of humanity. (21:13)
  • Adam vs. the stranger. (34:13)
  • Fun Facts with Justin: How Star Wars nearly started a real-life war. (37:15)
  • When it comes to the cancel mob, there is no statute of limitations. (38:57)
  • Stock up on your Organifi Pumpkin Spice Gold Juice now! (42:00)
  • Do you wear shoes in the house? (43:50)
  • The origins of random terms with Mind Pump. (45:59)
  • #Quah question #1 – Can you combine body weight and weight lifting workouts? (53:38)
  • #Quah question #2 – Does the intensity of the squeeze or clenching of a muscle matter? (59:12)
  • #Quah question #3 - How can you tell the difference between fatigue and tiredness? (1:02:41)
  • #Quah question #4 - How do you program a balance between performance and aesthetics? (1:08:37)

Related Links/Products Mentioned

People Mentioned

1
©Copyright 2017+