Synopsis
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 @mindpumpradio, @mindpumpsal, @mindpumpadam, @mindpumpjustin & @mindpumpdoug and on Facebook at mindpumpshow. Get expertly programmed Mind Pump training protocols at www.mindpumpmedia.com
Episodes
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2789: 5 Weird but Effective Ways to Add Muscle.
07/02/2026 Duration: 01h54minMind Pump Fit Tip: 5 Weird but Effective Ways to Add Muscle. (1:52) The power of God. (23:01) The shift in culture and media. (25:27) Age difference. (28:09) Probiotics for fat loss. (35:30) Crazy patents that exist. (39:03) Androgen receptor density and old-man strength. (41:35) Fighting anti-aging with Caldera. (46:33) Better men lift each other up. (49:52) Mind Pump Recommends Breakdown: 1975 on Netflix. (57:27) #ListenerCoaching call #1 – I've completed Anabolic Advanced and Old Time Strength, which program would you recommend next? (1:08:12) #ListenerCoaching call #2 – Stuck in bad habits from years of body image issues and unhealthy eating habits. How can I continue to move forward without feeling like I need to track my food? (1:15:42) #ListenerCoaching call #3 – How can I look like I lift? (1:27:23) #ListenerCoaching call #4 – I'm a 51-year-old female wanting to be as healthy as possible, but struggling with motivation to workout and food noise. (1:42:22) Related Links/Pr
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2788: How to Lean Bulk for Lean Gains (Build Muscle, Not Body Fat)
06/02/2026 Duration: 01h22minMind Pump Fit Tip: How to Lean Bulk for Lean Gains (Build Muscle, Not Body Fat). (2:38) Easy-to-digest vegan protein shakes. (22:15) Speaking identity. (24:04) Getting too much attention? (30:37) Father first. (32:37) Laser focused on ketones. (37:06) The latest GLP-1 propaganda and the dangers. (40:28) Fun Facts with Justin: Rat Utopia Experiment. (46:57) How extreme intelligence is more correlated to mental illness. (52:30) Being stuck in the past, and pick-up spots for the middle-aged crowd. (1:00:00) #Quah question #1 – How do you know if you're getting actual muscle gain or CNS adaptation? Been lifting for 10+ years. (1:10:53) #Quah question #2 – You've mentioned the bi-weekly method for strength training and cardio for best results. If you were to juggle between two MAPS programs with this method, which two would you bounce between for someone who just genuinely enjoys the benefits of both? (1:13:28) #Quah question #3 – What are some exercises I can do as someone with scoliosis
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2787: The Best Way to Get a Flat Stomach
05/02/2026 Duration: 22minThe Best Way to Get a Flat Stomach 5 Steps to Get a Flat Stomach. (1:53) 1. Diet. (2:07) 2. Build the muscles of the midsection. (6:40) 3. Practice TVA exercises. (9:46) 4. Avoid foods that bloat. (12:25) 5. Manage cortisol. (17:00) Related Links/Products Mentioned Flat Tummy Guide: www.mindpumpmedia.com/flat-tummy-guide Visit Hiya for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! ** Receive 50% off your first order ** February Promotion: Feb 1 - Feb 14th - The Couple's Bundle (Aesthetic, HIIT, Muscle Mommy, No BS 6-Pack Abs), $498 value, only $197! Visit: https://www.mpvalentine.com Mind Pump Store Mind Pump #2437: What Happens to Your Body When You Quit Ultra-Processed Foods for 30 Days Mind Pump #2756 : The 10 Best Breakfast Foods for Lean Muscle Gains Mind Pump #2085: Abs & Core Masterclass The TVA and Your Hip Flexors: Smaller Waist and More Core Definition – Mind Pump Blog Stomach Vacuums for a Smaller Waist - YouTube Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube Mind Pu
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2786: The 5 "Good" Reasons to Do Cardio (Most People Get This Wrong)
04/02/2026 Duration: 01h34minMind Pump Fit Tip: The 5 "Good" Reasons to Do Cardio. (2:42) Dose for your cholesterol. (23:37) Old school exercises that have fallen out of favor. (28:00) Inappropriate routines for MOST people. (32:42) The hesitancy for females to push the weight. (37:46) Red-light therapy for the 'pump'. (42:57) Chasing the pump. (44:57) How personal training is becoming lost with these 1-minute reels. (48:36) Kids say and do the darndest things. (55:42) #ListenerCoaching call #1 – Is it harder to lose body fat and maintain progress with a more petite frame? (57:39) #ListenerCoaching call #2 – I'm about to turn 30 and want to take advantage of my youth, be able to balance longevity, sustainability, and muscle gain. (1:08:08) #ListenerCoaching call #3 – Looking for advice on what daily calorie intake you would recommend to support a healthy weight and muscle gain for a mechanic working roughly 50 hours per week with high daily activity levels. (1:19:15) #ListenerCoaching call #4 – Looking for prog
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2785: The Most Effective Workout You Can Do from Home
02/02/2026 Duration: 25minThe Most Effective Workout You Can Do from Home The advantages of having a GOOD workout that you can do at home. (1:44) How You Can Create the Most Effective Workout That You Do from Home 1. Make it strength-focused. (8:12) 2. Use bands, bodyweight, suspension trainer, and/or weights. (13:09) 3. Don't sleep on isometrics. (15:38) 4. Short daily workouts work better. (17:04) 5. 80/20 rule. (19:21) 6. Break up the day with trigger sessions. (22:06) Related Links/Products Mentioned Special Promotion: At Home/MAPS 15 Minute Programs - 50% off all '15' programs (Excluding Muscle Mommy and Performance). ** Code HOME at checkout. ** Visit Troscriptions for the exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Promo code MINDPUMP for 10% off your first order. ** Mind Pump Store Mind Pump # 2080: Get Jacked With Bands! Mind Pump # 2137: The Best Suspension Training Workout Plan for Beginners Visit PRx Performance for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! ** No code for 5% discount gets
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2784: How Do I Pick the Right Exercises for My Body?
31/01/2026 Duration: 01h45minIn this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin coach four Pump Heads via Zoom. Mind Pump Fit Tip: How do I pick the right exercises for my body? (2:12) Some people are built DIFFERENT! (22:49) Competitive spirit in the Di Stefano household. (25:14) Estrogen land. (26:31) Joyriding illegally, and generational shifts with technology. (30:11) Adam's annual riding trip. (44:25) Who has the best style? (48:00) Pranks gone wrong. (50:19) Kids say the darndest things. (52:17) Crushing nuggets. (53:23) Staying healthy with RHO Nutrition. (55:26) Improving your brain's processing power through bimanual simulation writing. (58:01) #ListenerCoaching call #1 – Ways to deal with the struggle, what I see in the mirror, breaking through mental challenges, and how to take advantage of some "newbie" gains. (1:03:06) #ListenerCoaching call #2 – How to build muscle and strength while maintaining athletic performance, specifically keeping up my cardio in the forms of jiu jitsu and running
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2783: Which Rep Range Is Best for Your Goals?
30/01/2026 Duration: 01h18minIn this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer four Pump Head questions drawn from last Sunday's Quah post on the @mindpumpmedia Instagram page. Mind Pump Fit Tip: Which Rep Range Is Best for Your Goals? (2:16) Research on how much acetaldehyde is released in the gut. (32:15) The rules of the bathroom. (36:02) Carnival King. (41:02) Will resources solve all our problems? (42:13) The dangers of Tylenol/acetaminophen. (51:00) Ready-to-go protein drink that can go mainstream! (54:27) Eating for abundance, and kids & food preferences. (57:10) #Quah question #1 – Maybe this is silly, but I'm trying to take rest periods seriously and have a question. During my two to three minutes, do I need to sit still that whole time or can I prep the bar for my next workout and/or like stretch? (1:04:25) #Quah question #2 – How can I build my legs/glutes when I have really bad knees? (1:07:37) #Quah question #3 – Why can't you do trigger sessions all at once like a set of three inst
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2782: How to Naturally Boost Testosterone
29/01/2026 Duration: 28minHow to Naturally Boost Testosterone Data-backed ways to boost testosterone. (2:01) 1. Exercise. (3:18) 2. Sleep. (11:56) 3. Vitamin D. (16:51) 4. Zinc. (20:57) 5. Magnesium. (21:55) 6. Other supps/recommendations: (Fenugreek, Ashwagandha, Shilajit, Tonkat Ali, and red-light therapy.) (23:03) Related Links/Products Mentioned Boost Testosterone Guide: http://mindpumpmedia.com/testosterone-guide Visit Crisp Power for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! ** Code MINDPUMP10 for 10% OFF. Give your snack game a serious upgrade. Crisp Power Protein Pretzels deliver super crunchy and delicious snacks that are up to 28g of protein, low carb, zero sugar, and high in fiber! ** January Promotion: Code NEWYEAR50 at checkout for 50% off the following programs: MAPS Starter, Transform, Anabolic, and Performance! Visit: http://mapsjanuary.com/ Mind Pump Store Various Factors May Modulate the Effect of Exercise on Testosterone Levels in Men Endogenous transient doping: physical exercis
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2781: What GLP-1s Exposed About Dieting, Training, and Longevity
28/01/2026 Duration: 01h55minMind Pump Fit Tip: What GLP-1s have taught us. (2:47) New education platform for trainers! (27:02) Relationship dynamics when it comes to sexual desire. (30:05) Making 'behind the neck' exercises cool again! (40:05) Why sitting without breaks is a problem. (45:35) Kicking your soda habit with Olipop. (48:08) An update on Adam's training and diet. (49:35) Turning household chores into a difficult workout. (51:07) Embracing one's feminine side. (54:20) #ListenerCoaching call #1 – Any suggestions or program recommendations that would allow me to continue prioritizing the big lifts, build strength, and gradually reduce body fat? (58:19) #ListenerCoaching call #2 – I'm trying to find a balance between macros vs eating intuitively, working out hard but not overdoing it. (1:10:41) #ListenerCoaching call #3 – Thoughts on how to manage rapid strength gains vs joint health, whether I should pause progression or change training focus, and what programming direction you'd suggest for a female lift
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2780: How to Start Losing Weight for Summer, Now!
26/01/2026 Duration: 19minHow to Start Losing Weight for Summer, Now! The real work is in the offseason. Lay down the foundation NOW! (1:24) 5 Steps How to Start Losing Weight for Summer, Now! 1. Reverse diet and build muscle. (3:38) 2. Begin cutting calories. (9:47) 3. Adjust workouts. (11:13) 4. Add steps. (12:36) 5. Add cardio. (15:30) Related Links/Products Mentioned 3 Steps to Fat Loss Guide Visit Vuori Clothing for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! ** No code to receive 20% off your first order. ** January Promotion: Code NEWYEAR50 at checkout for 50% off the following programs: MAPS Starter, Transform, Anabolic, and Performance! Mind Pump Store Mind Pump #2690: The NEW DIET Everyone Is Using For Fat Loss Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources People Mentioned Corinne Schmiedhauser (@mindpumpcorinne) Instagram
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2779 : Is Hormone Therapy Healthy?
24/01/2026 Duration: 01h45minIn this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin coach four Pump Heads via Zoom. Mind Pump Fit Tip: Is hormone therapy actually healthy? (2:20) There is not a lot from an appearance standpoint that being healthy & fit won't fix. (18:27) Are women harder on each other? (23:00) How social media is changing culture and social dynamics. (27:04) A meal replacement shake that is high on quality and tastes good! (37:02) Should you do a 'parasite cleanse'? (39:59) Sex and cults. (44:57) #ListenerCoaching call #1 – Looking for career advice regarding getting a personal training job without sales experience. (54:17) #ListenerCoaching call #2 – Is it possible to recover from stress-related symptoms after intense training and low-body fat levels? (1:08:14) #ListenerCoaching call #3 – How do I know when I've tipped the scales on stress, and I need to pull back? (1:18:55) #ListenerCoaching call #4 – Advice on starting a podcast about physician wellness. (1:31:12) Related Links/Product
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2778: Why Your Body Is Resisting Fat Loss (And What To Do)
23/01/2026 Duration: 01h15minMind Pump Fit Tip: When Pushing Fat Loss is the Wrong Move for Your Body. (2:11) The benefits of NAD and the difference in liposomal technology. (22:00) Stubbornness as a superpower. (26:08) Building leg stamina, and why what you're avoiding is probably best for you. (29:45) Is this generation too isolated? (34:19) Making the case for regulation. (46:33) Buyer beware: Red-light therapy devices. (50:35) Autism Barbie. (56:26) Feeling good about the current state of writing on television. (57:16) Rage bait and algorithm hacks. (59:25) #Quah question #1 – My quads are always sore after squats, lunges, etc. and then stay sore for days later. I warm up and stretch after. I try to progress but not go too heavy when my muscles ache. What else can I do to alleviate that pain? (1:04:19) #Quah question #2 – Any tips for perpetually tight hips? I have a desk job, but I do lots of walking and foam rolling several times a week. (1:05:48) #Quah question #3 – What's the best way to preserve as much
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2777: Why Your Butt Is Flat
22/01/2026 Duration: 24minWhy Your Butt Is Flat The anatomy of the glute and the role of origin and insertion in genetic differences. (2:03) Don't make these mistakes! (7:20) 5 Reasons Why Your Butt Is Flat #1 - You aren't eating enough. (8:41) #2 - You aren't trying to get strong. (12:06) #3 - You have a sleepy butt. (13:33) #4 - Your intensity is too high. (19:18) #5 - Your intensity is too low. (21:28) Related Links/Products Mentioned Build Your Butt Masterclass Visit Troscriptions for the exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Promo code MINDPUMP for 10% off your first order. ** January Promotion: Code NEWYEAR50 at checkout for 50% off the following programs: MAPS Starter, Transform, Anabolic, and Performance! Mind Pump Store Mind Pump #2652: How Undereating is Making You Fat & Unhealthy Mind Pump #2567: Women Who Lift: Breaking Myths and Building Muscle Mind Pump #1667: The Best Exercises You Can Do to Develop the Perfect Butt Mind Pump #2155: The Art & Science of Building Per
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2776: Good Nutrition Without Tracking Macros (What It REALLY Looks Like)
21/01/2026 Duration: 02h01sIn this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin coach four Pump Heads via Zoom. Mind Pump Fit Tip: Not Tracking Macros? Here's What 'Good Nutrition' Actually Looks Like. (2:47) Relationship with satiety over the years. (22:27) Destroying the old sodium propaganda with LMNT. (26:54) The detrimental effects of pornography on the brain. (32:16) Speculating on the future of personal training. (41:40) Smart, tiny robots. (46:11) Mind Pump Recommends Eternity on Prime Video. (47:27) Cardio bunny or Muscle mommy? (49:36) The beauty of chasing strength for young girls. (51:18) Wrestling with the inherited traits you see in your children. (55:44) An effective supplement for mental performance. (1:02:14) #ListenerCoaching call #1 – I'm struggling to get past the ex-athlete mentality. (1:06:33) #ListenerCoaching call #2 – Can I use your plans and simply swap out the exercises with the gym ring equivalent? (1:20:06) #ListenerCoaching call #3 – Why am I not gaining muscle despite be
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2775: How To Make Progress While Traveling
19/01/2026 Duration: 23minHow Do You Make Progress While Traveling An important note for young trainers, and the importance of having a strategy to be successful when you travel. (1:51) Two things to focus on if travel is a regular part of your life, and trying to get fit or maintain a level of fitness. (4:25) 6 Ways You Make Progress While Traveling #1 - Short workout every morning. (5:52) #2 - Walk after meals and during breaks. (11:18) #3 - Bring protein shakes. (13:11) #4 - Eat your bodyweight in grams of protein and eat it first. (15:00) #5 - Fast if no good options. (17:16) #6 - Focus on what's important to avoid rebound. (21:05) Related Links/Products Mentioned The DoorDash Diet Guide – Mind Pump Get 20% off Kion at getkion.com/mindpump ** No code needed automatically applied at check out! ** January Promotion: Code NEWYEAR50 at checkout for 50% off the following programs: MAPS Starter, Transform, Anabolic, and Performance! Mind Pump Store Mind Pump #1555: How to Stay on Track With Your Fitness W
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2774: Midlife Cholesterol Problems EXPLAINED (Do These Lifestyle Fixes)
17/01/2026 Duration: 01h44minIn this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin coach four Pump Heads via Zoom. Mind Pump Fit Tip: Why Cholesterol Often Goes Up in Midlife (And the Lifestyle Fixes That Work). (2:03) The BIG differences with the updated food pyramid dietary recommendations. (22:09) The problems with Fitness Pharisees. (26:27) Your trainer sucks! (32:43) The crazy/scary technology we don't know about. (36:03) Get your squatter removed today! (39:49) AI wars. (42:03) The amazing health benefits of probiotics. (45:26) The value of a parasite cleanse. (47:16) Get the Build Your Butt Masterclass today, and learn about the problem with competition coaches. (51:45) #ListenerCoaching call #1 – Does the amount of weight I am lifting truly matter if the current level feels good to me? (1:01:39) #ListenerCoaching call #2 – Can testosterone be fixed in women the same way it is in men? (1:10:02) #ListenerCoaching call #3 – How best to raise two boys who are built differently and maximize puberty? (1:
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2773: Top Ways to Measure Progress (and the WORST)!
16/01/2026 Duration: 01h13minIn this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer four Pump Head questions drawn from last Sunday's Quah post on the @mindpumpmedia Instagram page. Mind Pump Fit Tip: Top Ways to Measure Progress (and the WORST)! (1:53) Mind Pump's Vuori favorites. (27:58) The Babe Ruth diet. (29:12) The guys take on the updated food pyramid and its influence on society. (36:53) The biggest jerks in the sea. (41:24) LEGO latest innovation. (47:32) Kids say the cutest things. (49:13) Getting too big for your shirt! (50:58) Promoting cellular repair, strengthening the skin barrier, and reducing inflammation with exosomes. (53:06) #Quah question #1 – How should a female train who has osteoporosis? (1:02:15) #Quah question #2 – How do women know if they need testosterone? Can they even get TRT? What levels are normal for an athletic female age 21? (1:04:01) #Quah question #3 – I've been able to improve all my big lifts and have steadily made progress with strength, but I still find pushu
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2772: Go from 30% to 10% Body Fat (Follow These 4 Steps!)
15/01/2026 Duration: 28minGo from 30% to 10% Body Fat (Follow These 4 Steps!) Follow these 4 steps CONSISTENTLY for the next 30-60 days and you WILL see long-term results! (1:53) Ideal body fat percentage for men & women. (8:23) Step 1. Strength training 3 days a week/full-body workouts. (12:10) Step 2. Walk 8-10k steps a day. (17:01) Step 3. Avoid all processed food. (20:18) Step 4. Hit your target weight in grams of protein. (24:36) Related Links/Products Mentioned Special Promotion: MAPS Transform 50% off! ** Code NEWYEAR50 at checkout. ** Visit Pre-Alcohol by ZBiotics for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! ** Superbowl Code '"MINDPUMP26"" for 15% for first-time purchasers on either one-time purchases, (3, 6, 12-packs) or subscriptions (6, 12-pack). ** Mind Pump Store Mind Pump # 1835: Why Resistance Training Is the Best Form of Exercise for Fat Loss and Overall Health Mind Pump # 2402: The 5 Reasons Why Walking is King for Fat Loss (Burn More Fat than Running & How to Do it Correctly)
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2771: Protein Myths Are Wrecking Your Progress
14/01/2026 Duration: 01h39minMind Pump Fit Tip: The Magic Macronutrient: The Power of Protein. (2:37) The crazy story of how FedEx almost went bankrupt! (24:33) Going down the 'Squatter Hunter' rabbit hole. (27:32) Approved drugs that get taken off the market. (33:06) Holding your breath to get your way. (39:23) Biggest tantrums. (41:12) Why children save their hardest emotion for their mother. (43:08) The hidden benefits of Shilajit. (49:44) #ListenerCoaching call #1 – Are you genetically limited to gaining more mass? (58:12) #ListenerCoaching call #2 – Advice on progressing my lifting, setting new goals, and modifying the MAPS programs for five days per week. (1:08:19) #ListenerCoaching call #3 – Can you recommend how I can now go on a cut while ensuring I don't hurt my neck while doing exercises? (1:27:12) Related Links/Products Mentioned Get Coached by Mind Pump, live! Visit https://www.mplivecaller.com Visit Crisp Power for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! ** Code MINDPUMP10 for 20% off. Give
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2770: 4 Reasons Your Butt Isn't Growing !
12/01/2026 Duration: 28minBuild Your Butt Masterclass Four reasons people aren't building their butts (DON'T make these mistakes): (1:34) 1. The wrong exercises. (2:33) 2. Not lifting heavy. (8:24) 3. Not eating in a bulk. (16:26) 4. Can't connect to glutes. (21:17) Related Links/Products Mentioned Build Your Butt Masterclass Visit Legion Athletics for the exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! ** Code MINDPUMP Buy one, get one 50% off for new customers, and 20% cash back for returning customers! ** January Promotion: Code NEWYEAR50 at checkout for 50% off the following programs: MAPS Starter, Transform, Anabolic, and Performance! Mind Pump Store Mind Pump #1667: The Best Exercises You Can Do to Develop the Perfect Butt Mind Pump #2265: Why Powerlifting is Better Than Bodybuilding Mind Pump #2155: The Art & Science of Building Perfect Butts With Bret Contreras Mind Pump #1565: Why Women Should Bulk Mind Pump #2517: Hip Thrusts vs Squats… Which Builds a Rounder Butt? Mind Pump Podcast – Yo