Mind Pump: Raw Fitness Truth

In this episode Sal, Adam & Justin cover different types of strength and how to achieve them. There ain’t nothing wrong with getting a little strong. (1:25) At what point does strength training start to take away from athletic training? (3:01) The moment Sal realized there are DIFFERENT types of strength. (9:12) Celebrating the old-timey strongmen/women. (12:12) The three different types of strength and how to achieve them.  #1 – Max Strength. (19:17) #2 – Stamina. (26:58) #3 – Grit. (35:20) Three examples of bronze era athletes who demonstrated one of these three different types of strength. (45:21) Related Links/Products Mentioned Visit MASSZYMES by biOptimizers for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Promo code MINDPUMP10 at checkout** August Promotion: MAPS Anabolic Advanced 50% off! **Code AUGUST50 at checkout** Mind Pump #1960: Four Different Types Of Strength And How To Train For Them Mind Pump #2005: How To Incorporate Isometric Training Into Your Routine

In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin coach three Pump Heads via Zoom. Mind Pump Fit Tip: Don’t miss the forest for the trees. Make sure you communicate in effective ways. We are losing the war. (2:39) Magic Spoon is a great option if you're going to take one step toward a better direction. (30:31) Sal’s on the mend. (32:51) An update from Sal on his first Ketamine therapy session. (40:41) What a WIN for Dave Portnoy. (55:01) How long should sex last? (57:42) Following up on the viral plane lady. (1:02:06) Sal’s experience with Entera so far. (1:03:35) Some people should NOT be parents. (1:07:20) Shout out to Paul Chek. (1:11:08) #ListenerLive question #1 - What else can I do to drop body fat if I am limited by movement and steps to help create a caloric deficit? (1:12:30) #ListenerLive question #2 - Can I use the winter months when my steps go down by maybe 1/4 to a 1/2 of what they are during the summer to bulk, without having to put much thought into it? I want

In this episode Sal, Adam & Justin cover how to choose a gym, whether you a consumer looking for a good place to work out or a trainer looking for the ideal place to build your training business. Which Gym is Right for You? The pros and cons of each from both a client and a trainer's perspective. (1:11) #1 - Big Box gyms: 24 Hour Fitness, Crunch, Balley's, LA Fitness, or UFC. (2:18) #2 - Small Box gyms: Your local ma and pa gym private trainer studios. (22:36) #3 - Class gyms: F45, Orangetheory Fitness, or Barry’s Bootcamp. (34:02) #4 - Training from home. (45:57) Related Links/Products Mentioned For a limited time only, Mind Pump listeners get a free LMNT Sample Pack with any purchase: Visit DrinkLMNT.com/MindPump August Promotion: MAPS Anabolic Advanced 50% off! **Code AUGUST50 at checkout** Mind Pump #1862: How NOT To Be An Idiot In The Gym Mind Pump #1990: Nine Reasons People Stop Working Out (& What To Do About It) How to Become a Trainer - Mind Pump Blog Mind Pump#2025

In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin coach three Pump Heads via Zoom. Mind Pump Fit Tip: Most celebrity diets are extreme, but some can be good (i.e., Margot Robbie’s Barbie diet) with a couple of changes. (1:25) The Pure/Peak Power Bundle from Organifi is official! (9:22) Is Andrew Tate hurting the exact people he claims to be trying to represent? (10:12) Mind Pump Recommends, Patrick Bet-David on The Joe Rogan Experience. (28:26) The censor machines are back. (34:40) Mind Pump PSA. (38:01) Breaking down the Jake Paul/Nate Diaz boxing match. (41:31) Small business owners are taking things into their own hands. (46:05) Putting the Vuori slacks to the ultimate test. (51:38) Shout out to Tom Haviland and Travis Chapman. (52:51) #ListenerLive question #1 - How can I get better at squatting heavy in a standard barbell back squat? (58:02) #ListenerLive question #2 - What’s the difference between exercise as therapy and abuse? (1:10:26) #ListenerLive question #3 - Ho

In 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: PAY ATTENTION! Progress from exercise often has nothing to do with fat loss, muscle gain, or physical performance. (1:57) Adam’s thoughtful gift. (18:07) What percentage of people try to cheat their taxes? (24:48) Sal’s evening at his parents' house. (29:41) Eight Sleep, the Rolls Royce of sleep cooling systems. (33:25) Speculating on progressing with less volume as you get older. (40:07) Fun Facts with Justin: The Water Beetle’s evolution of survival. (46:58) Mind Pump Recommends Oppenheimer. (49:46) Calories are not equal. (54:52) Get younger skin with Joovv. (59:37) Shout out to GetDynasty.com. (1:01:47) #Quah question #1 - What is the relationship between building muscle and testosterone levels, particularly in women? If a woman has already experienced issues with other hormonal imbalances, can build

In this episode Sal, Adam & Justin cover the best way to start training with a suspension trainer. A body and a suspension trainer and you can rival your friends with muscle and strength gains! (1:42) Who is this type of exercise tool for and what is it best used for? (2:57) Tips, How to Use Them, and The Best Exercises per Body Part for Beginners. (8:41) Chest: The push-up or fly. (9:52) Back: Supine rows. (13:34) Shoulders: W’s. (17:17) Biceps: Body curls. (20:04) Triceps: Body skull crushers. (21:27) Legs: Assisted lunge or side lunge (24:00) Hamstrings: Leg curls. (27:01) Core: Suspension plank. (28:42) Putting a workout together for beginners. (30:12) Related Links/Products Mentioned Special Promotion: MAPS Suspension 50% off! **Code BEGIN50 at checkout** Mind Pump Listeners can take advantage of this 50% OFF offer from Equi.Life and get their own at-home glyphosate toxicity test kit here today! Suspension Training Series - 3 Favorite Chest Exercises Suspension Train

In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin coach four Pump Heads via Zoom. Mind Pump Fit Tip: DON’T BE NORMAL! (2:25) Mind Pump Recommends, Untold: Jake Paul the Problem Child on Netflix. (15:02) It’s crazy the POWER people can have over one another. (20:14) Why Justin may be quiet but is always observing. (33:29) Post reaction to one of the guy’s latest clips on social media. (42:01) “If you don’t stand for something you’ll fall for anything.” (46:54) The chicken nuggets from Butcher Box are children and adult approved! (51:14) The importance of healing your gut and going about it the right way. (52:38) Ned for your sleep health. (57:20) Shout out to Peter Attia. (59:20) #ListenerLive question #1 – Is it important to run your programs in the order you created them? (1:00:24)  #ListenerLive question #2 – Am I ready for MAPS Anabolic Advanced? (1:11:35) #ListenerLive question #3 - What would be the best way to keep the weight off if I want to reverse off Ozempic? (1:1

One of the MOST important exercises, the barbell squat masterclass. (1:10) An exceptional lower-body exercise that has an amazing carryover effect throughout the whole body. (4:32) Squatting is a FUNDAMENTAL human movement. (10:14) The distinct types of squats. (11:16) All complex movements have a substantial risk of injury if performed improperly. (14:36) The requirements needed to perform a proper barbell squat. (16:23) The BEST priming movements to perform before squatting. (23:15) The workout: The placement of the bar, how to bail safely, slowly working up to heavy set, avoiding failure, best tempo, and number of days per week. (31:26) Advanced squatting techniques. (41:17) Related Links/Products Mentioned TRANSCEND your goals! Telehealth Provider • Physician Directed GET YOUR PERSONALIZED TREATMENT PLAN!  Hormone Replacement Therapy, Cognitive Function, Sleep & Fatigue, Athletic Performance and MORE. Their online process and medical experts make it simple to find out what’s righ

In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin coach four Pump Heads via Zoom. Mind Pump Fit Tip: Get Fit! Survive the alien invasion. (1:42) Have sodium before and during your workouts for a better pump! (11:10) The new world record for equipped bench press will blow your mind. (15:39) Training for strength vs hypertrophy. (19:40) Speculating on a recent survey of the political identities of 12th grade boys vs girls. (27:14) The power of self-confidence. (36:43) Some crazy statistics on the current economy and housing market. (41:30) When you know life is getting too easy. (50:02) Tastes like chocolate donuts! Try Paleo Valley’s Chocolate Bone Broth Protein Powder for yourself! (58:01) Shout out to “Building a Non-Anxious Life,” Book by John Delony. (58:59) #ListenerLive question #1 – Can you eat too much protein? (1:00:59) #ListenerLive question #2 – Is there a way to keep doing group classes but make it less about cardio to lift heavier weights? (1:12:31) #ListenerLiv

In 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: Attention to all social media influencers! When you comment under people’s pictures on social media ACT like you're in the gym! (1:50) The anti-health/social media movement. (10:22) The Andrew Tate litmus test. (17:43) Vicki is a boss! (22:21) Following up on Adam’s sister’s scary hit & run. (24:13) A lottery winner’s ninja move. (28:52) The decline of San Francisco. (30:25) The people in the South are the best! (33:21) Recapping Justin’s ‘Gymnastics Dad’ family trip to Florida. (36:16) Vacationing with children and what guys find attractive. (39:38) ‘The Good’ serum is an easy sell. (45:06) The ‘interesting’ Chinese social credit score experiment. (47:04) An Organifi ‘jet-fuel’ combo. (53:14) Shout out to Free to Choose on YouTube. (54:25) #Quah question #1 - How do you properly program abs? (

In this episode Sal, Adam & Justin lay out six reasons why men are getting weaker. What sparked this conversation? (1:19) Six Reasons Men Today Are Weak. #1 – Pornography. (4:49) #2 - Substance abuse. (17:50) #3- Lack of physical strength. (26:20) #4 - Video games. (31:22) #5 - Lack of good role models. (39:49) #6 – Loneliness. (47:25) Related Links/Products Mentioned Visit Seed for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Promo code MINDPUMP at checkout for 30% off your first month’s supply of Seed’s DS-01® Daily Synbiotic** August Promotion: MAPS Anabolic Advanced 50% off! **Code AUGUST50 at checkout** Your Brain on Porn and Other Sexual Images - Scientific American Mind Pump #1610: Testosterone… The Hormone That Divides Men & Women With Carole Hooven Mind Pump #2092: How To Cultivate Amazing Relationships With Adam Lane Smith Strength Of Grip Declines In Young Adults : Shots - NPR Mind Pump #1217: Five Surprising Benefits Of Weight Training The Epidemic

In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin coach four Pump Heads via Zoom. Mind Pump Fit Tip: Do you want to get stronger in the real world? Offset your training! (2:21) The importance of having a balanced conversation and not getting emotionally charged. (33:07) The value in listening to your REAL friends. (36:38) An important PSA for all inspiring coaches and trainers. (45:42) The animals are rising. (53:56) Shout out to Patrick Bet-David. (55:52) #ListenerLive question #1 - Any advice on progressing in my bench press? (1:02:09) #ListenerLive question #2 - Can you build muscle and endurance at the same time?  (1:16:09) #ListenerLive question #3 - How can I determine my ideal caloric intake? (1:28:58) #ListenerLive question #4 – Is MAPS Anabolic the right program if I can’t push myself too much on progressive overload due to a previous injury?  Is there a better program for where I am in my current training to hopefully compete again in the spring? (1:40:52) Related Lin

Is it possible to stop and even reverse hair loss without dangerous drugs? In this episode Sal, Adam & Justin speak with Jay Campbell and Nick Andrews about the real culprit behind hair loss and what can be done about it. A little background on Nick and his pathway into peptides. (2:46) Why aren’t peptides the biggest pharma blockbusters? (5:52) Thinking of peptides as a key and a lock. (12:43) Changing the business model of the US healthcare system. (15:28) How most peptides are regenerative. (21:22) The peptides that get Nick excited. (24:38) Why DHT (Dihydrotestosterone) is not a root cause, but a contributing factor to hair loss. (31:23) The health implications of blocking DHT. (35:33) What does minoxidil do to help with hair loss? (38:51) The different pathways that contribute to hair loss. (41:16) If you can help your body turn on the right things or provide the right conditions, your body knows how to fix stuff. (42:38) The peptides they put in their skincare products. (49:5

In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin coach four Pump Heads via Zoom. Mind Pump Fit Tip: Fitness & Health can save the world! (2:09) Music and education. (33:04) Seeking outside of the traditional way of learning and educating ourselves. (38:30) Training your palette to prefer whole-natural foods. (45:23) Organifi practices what they preach. (52:53) Shout out to Drew Canole. (55:26) #ListenerLive question #1 - What are some tips/tricks you all have done to stay living a healthy lifestyle? When you have lulls in your fitness, what do you do to stay on track? (56:53) #ListenerLive question #2 - I have a lot of weight to lose, should I cut first or wait and build muscle? (1:14:14) #ListenerLive question #3 - What exercises could I do to strengthen the muscles in the throw and get more explosive at disc golf? (1:31:13) #ListenerLive question #4 - Should I opt for doing the big lifts at the beginning with lower reps and high weight and finish it off with lower weight a

In 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: Creatine is one of the BEST supplements anyone can take for any goal. (1:54) Caldera for sunburns works! (11:16) The media machine comes after In N Out. (16:38) The lasting negative impacts of masks. (17:52) Disney’s strange moves are coming back to bite them. (24:24) Mind Pump Recommends Tucker Carlson interviewing Andrew Tate. (34:54) An update on the Arlo saga. (47:21) Ketamine may help patients with treatment-resistant depression. (49:28) Shout out to The Rabbit Who Wants to Fall Asleep: A New Way of Getting Children to Sleep, an audiobook by Carl-Johan Forssén Ehrlin. (59:33) #Quah question #1 - What are some sled drive alternatives? Could I do a tire pull on a beach using a harness? (1:01:24) #Quah question #2 - What is the ideal amount of sleep for building muscle? Everything says 7-9 hours but how

In this episode Sal, Adam & Justin cover what you need to know to master the bench press. The bench press is the gold standard in the strength world. (1:38) The requirements your body needs to perform a proper bench press. (2:59) “Hot take, there is more shitty bench press happening right now than deadlifting.” (9:33) Priming is key! (10:57) The correct bench press form, proper technique, and sets & reps. (20:24) The best carryover exercises. (27:34) Advanced techniques. (32:17) Related Links/Products Mentioned Limited time offer exclusively for Mind Pump Listeners ONLY: 50% off the Stress, Mood & Metabolism At-Home Lab Test + Health Coaching Call – Reserve yours today here July Promotion: MAPS Starter | MAPS Starter Bundle 50% off! **Code JULY50 at checkout** Do You Have Back Or Shoulder Pain? YOU NEED TO TRY THIS! | Mind Pump THE BEST Exercise For Back Strength, Stability & Posture with Bands Improve Your Shoulder Press with Shoulder Dislocates Prime Your Shoulde

In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin coach three Pump Heads via Zoom. Mind Pump Fit Tip: When constructing your ideal workout plan and diet you must ask yourself the following: Is it realistic? (2:12) The two unspoken rules when it comes to strength. (22:00) The strategies and traits of successful gamblers. (29:26) Politicians and bad habits. (37:13) ChatGPT progression in schools. (43:00) Creating your AI girlfriend. (48:02) The reasons why you FEEL the CBD products from Ned. (51:54) Using an AI tool to count calories. (56:54) Magic Spoon is EVERYWHERE! (1:01:38) Shout out to @remytherockstar. (1:07:56) #ListenerLive question #1 - How can I continue to work on my physique (losing body fat) while also not impeding my flexibility? (1:10:00) #ListenerLive question #2 - What is the first step in realizing that training to failure is not the answer? (1:20:39) #ListenerLive question #3 - What would be some strength and conditioning resistance training exercises for

In this episode Sal, Adam & Justin speak with hormone and peptide expert, Dr. William Seeds about the amazing healing properties of BPC 157. What’s the connection between BPC 157 and GHRP (Growth Hormone Release peptides)? (2:29) Bodybuilders and IGF-1 (Insulin-like Growth Factor 1). (9:08) Don’t get caught up in measuring IGF-1. (13:08) Any worries with Growth Hormone-Releasing Hormone (GHRH) regarding insulin sensitivity? (16:51) If you don’t have muscle mass everything is going to go wrong. (21:09) MK-0667 (Ibutamoren mesylate) benefits. (25:03) The difference between oral vs injection as the delivery method for BP 157. (30:25) How BPC 157 improves your body cells to do what they normally do. (36:08) Does BPC 157 help modulate cancer? (38:37) How collagen can enhance healing. (47:17) The areas of the body that BPC 157 is most beneficial. (50:00) Keeping up with his kids through fitness. (53:15) Related Links/Products Mentioned TRANSCEND your goals! Telehealth Provider • Phys

In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin coach four Pump Heads via Zoom. Mind Pump Fit Tip: Want to alleviate cravings? Take a HIGH-QUALITY probiotic! (1:25) Have we traded the wisdom and behavior of psychology for science? (6:57) Taking the leap with your faith. (9:42) Vasectomies and performance anxiety with sperm donation. (21:07) Digital snake oil. (30:31) The Elon vs Zuckerburg spectacle. (36:01) Wild animal corner with Mind Pump. (40:09) The ultimate CHEESEBURGER. (46:56) “I’ve seen you on Vuori ads.” (49:22) We want to believe. (52:07) Shout out to Trashcan Paul. (57:14) #ListenerLive question #1 - Any guidance on potential nerve damage from a past injury, and why I am experiencing muscle imbalances? (57:59) #ListenerLive question #2 - Is my lack of progress due primarily to overtraining, low testosterone, or both? (1:11:34) #ListenerLive question #3 - Why can’t I seem to lean out? (1:31:24) #ListenerLive question #4 – Can you offer advice to build my ab

In 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: GET your testosterone levels checked! (1:41) The demonization of fitness is getting more nefarious. (11:46) Casa Bonita, the ultimate restaurant experience. (39:32) Fitness and epigenetics. (43:57) The importance of 3rd party testing with your favorite protein powder. (46:22) Everything is amplified today. (47:57) Why are electric vehicles piling up? (53:26) Shout out to Brandon Harris. (55:50) Hiya is an excellent multivitamin for kids. (56:14) #Quah question #1 - From watching YouTube Mind Pump clips and Squat University, I realized a wider stance with toes pointed outwards substantially adds depth to my squat. How can I tell if I’m masking ankle/hip mobility issues or if it’s just my anatomy? (58:05) #Quah question #2 - How does a supinated, pronated, and neutral grip change or affect an exercise? (1:02