Mind Pump: Raw Fitness Truth

In this episode Sal, Adam & Justin lay out everything you need to know to perfect your deadlift. The deadlift, is one of the MOST valuable exercises you can do. (1:38) Bulletproofing your back with the deadlift. (4:56) The root of the controversy surrounding this exercise. (6:27) Breaking down the two distinct versions of the deadlift. (9:21) The different grip types and the value of each. (12:59) Requirements to perform the deadlift. (22:07) Priming movements to prep for deadlifting. (27:45) Cues to be aware of before you perform the deadlift. (31:27) Common errors when deadlifting. (36:44) Give yourself time! (42:06) Proper rep range, programming, and why you should avoid going to failure. (42:38) Advanced deadlift techniques. (48:03) Related Links/Products Mentioned Visit State & Liberty for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Promo code PUMP10 at checkout for 10% off** July Promotion: MAPS Starter | MAPS Starter Bundle 50% off! **Code JULY50 at checkout**

In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin coach four Pump Heads via Zoom. Mind Pump Fit Tip: Have kids. It’s an incredible growth tool. (2:23) A trend Mind Pump can get behind. (24:02) A new approach to potty training. (29:06) Toilets in Japan are NEXT level. (34:18) Ways to make the WNBA more enticing. (40:47) The body types that make you the best at one position are not the same body types that make you the best at other positions. (45:54) Breaking down the FDA investigation into PRIME Energy drink. (52:43) The lost benefits of Ginseng. (58:50) Shout out to Kendrick BBQ. (1:02:19) #ListenerLive question #1 - Where do I go next? I'm in a place where I want to lean out again, but I don’t want to keep putting on weight. I'm also not sure what to expect with adding these hormones via my doctor into my system post-competition. (1:06:34) #ListenerLive question #2 - How would you recommend I reverse diet, post my first bodybuilding show? (1:19:02) #ListenerLive question #3

What motivated her to write her new book? (3:07) Do your hormones have anything to do with your libido? (8:25) All drugs do NOT affect women and men the same. (11:02) The difference between common and normal. (14:45) Why are hormone issues more common today? (19:01) Does the dose make the poison? (23:01) Describing what healthy hormones SHOULD look like in women. (28:39) What is happening on a hormonal level with make-up sex? (40:06) Biohacking the menstrual cycle. (45:34) What can we do to detox and balance out these endocrine disruptors? (50:15) The top five offenders of our hormones. (57:01) The perspective she is taking with her own kid's education on hormones. (1:02:05) The effect of muscle on hormones. (1:09:40) Be a troublemaker in your doctor's office! (1:20:21) Related Links/Products Mentioned TRANSCEND your goals! Telehealth Provider • Physician Directed GET YOUR PERSONALIZED TREATMENT PLAN!  Hormone Replacement Therapy, Cognitive Function, Sleep & Fatigue, Athlet

In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin coach four Pump Heads via Zoom. 2119: Getting Leaner By Eating More Calories, Ways to Improve Muscle Definition, How to Train When You are Feeling Burnt Out & More (Listener Live Coaching) Mind Pump Fit Tip: Do the LEAST amount of work to ELICIT the most amount of change. (2:06) Recapping Maximus’ 4th Birthday Party. (14:59) The value of sign language for kids. (23:49) Effective natural methods to dispose of ants and other insects. (27:26) Big Pharma advertising spend game. (35:40) Glyphosates are EVERYWHERE! (43:13) The guy’s take on the Jonah Hill emotional abuse allegations. (46:30) It’s all about timing when it comes to elections. (50:03) Threads vs Twitter. (58:23) An update from Sal on the peptide BP-157. (59:04) An easy way to boost your protein is with Paleo Valley’s bone broth protein powder. (1:00:35) Shout out to Bret Johnson. (1:01:41) #ListenerLive question #1 – How do you reverse your diet if you’re mostly

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.  2118: The Pros & Cons of Working Out Barefoot, How to Add Sled Work to Your Workouts, Important Considerations When Training People Over 70 & More Mind Pump Fit Tip: Prioritize your sleep to improve all aspects of your life. (2:08) Knight Kap review from Kreatures of Habit. (12:13) Fire alarms are annoying. (14:38) Children need to expend energy and play outside. (22:11) Pay attention to how people make you feel. (29:57) The political circus. (41:31) Creatine is a HEALTH supplement. (51:11) Conspiracy Corner with Mind Pump: Shape Shifters and Buzz Aldrin. (56:50) Shout out to Russell Dickerson. (1:03:37) #Quah question #1 - What are the pros and cons of working out barefoot, especially for the lower body? (1:05:54)  #Quah question #2 - You guys have been consistently positive about sled work. What is the best way to

In this episode Sal, Adam & Justin cover what you need to know to correct knee pain. The guy’s worst knee injuries. (1:33) The myth of overuse. (2:41) Understanding the root cause of knee pain and how it operates. (3:48) Defining acute pain vs chronic pain. (7:19) How the ankle and hip relate to knee pain. (11:59) Why everyone should squat. (16:46) The guy’s success rates with clients with knee pain. (18:50) Why the unlearning process is VERY important. (23:00) The importance of getting stronger and expanding your mobility education. (24:51) The BEST knee-protecting movements. (28:37) The BEST mobility exercises for the ankles and hips. (33:46) 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** Knee Pain in Adults and Adolescents: The Initial Evalu

In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin coach four Pump Heads via Zoom. Mind Pump Fit Tip: It’s healthier to be fat and have muscle, than to be skinny and have no muscle. (2:31) Cannabis for fat loss! (8:21) The older generation was built differently. (15:47) Some thoughts on the Supreme Court’s reversal of affirmative action. (23:02) The potential outcomes for transgender women in sports. (35:02) You never know what someone is going through. (41:13) An update on the current state of the economy and Mind Pump Rentals. (46:01) Sal updates the audience on more groundbreaking research in Ketamine therapy and busting the stigma surrounding it. (50:33) How protein powders can be valuable for vegans. (57:57) Shout out to Robert Oberst. (59:32) #ListenerLive question #1 – Do you have any tips on how to maintain as much of my progress as possible, when my overall activity and training volume decreased significantly? (1:01:25) #ListenerLive question #2 - Is there a way I can modify M

The importance of strong/developed legs when it comes to athletic performance, and less low back/knee pain. (1:26) Start squatting, boost your CNS! (5:55) Strong legs give you better mobility. (9:12) The biggest mistakes when it comes to training legs. (10:34) The muscles of the leg and their functions. #1- Quads. (13:09) #2 – Hamstrings. (15:57) Best exercises for the quads. (16:46) Best exercises for the hamstrings. (26:23) Total volume (sets) and reps recommended when programming. (30:30) Related Links/Products Mentioned Visit Vuori Clothing for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! July Promotion: MAPS Starter | MAPS Starter Bundle 50% off! **Code JULY50 at checkout** Fire up your Central Nervous System to maximize Muscular Adaptation – Mind Pump Blog Mind Pump #1382: Why Everyone Should Squat The ONLY Way You Should Be Doing Lunges! (Build GREAT Legs) – Mind Pump TV The Only Way You Should Be Doing Bulgarian Split Squats! (BUTT GROWTH) Sissy Squat – The forgotten quad building exerc

In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin coach three Pump Heads via Zoom. Mind Pump Fit Tip: There is ONE way to more than triple your odds of long-term fitness & health success. HIRE a GOOD trainer or coach. (2:33) Recapping the guy’s family vacations. (13:22) Settling the squat vs hip thrust debate. (34:14) Elon vs. Zuckerberg, is this really happening? (40:36) Yet another study examines why strength training is the superior form of exercise. (44:59) Shout out to Dr. Jolene Brighten. (55:12) #ListenerLive question #1 – Do you have any guidance on recognizing the signs of overtraining and striking the right balance between pushing myself and getting adequate recovery? (56:19) #ListenerLive question #2 - What mobility drills would you suggest achieving an ass-to-grass squat? (1:08:29) #ListenerLive question #3 - Any advice on how to track calories without overcomplicating everything and get rid of the nutrition rules that I set for myself? (1:17:39) Related Links/Pro

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: One of the absolute BEST foods you can eat for muscle, athletic performance, recovery, and strength is BEEF! (1:58) Sal’s Thai massage experience. (12:34) Space tourism is HERE! (24:23) Kim Jong Un's latest crazy leadership move. (33:25) How religion and structure are making a comeback with young men. (34:42) The guy’s take on genetic testing. (43:22) Adam’s Caldera daily routine. (50:14) Shout out to JP Sears. (55:06) #Quah question #1 - Why am I so sore sometimes and not others? Even with a comparable workout? (56:41) #Quah question #2 - I have a massive imbalance in my hips. In the past, I've hurt my back and right hip several times no matter how I train it seems to always come back. Now, I stretch a pretty good amount and I always warm up. I can still handle the load, but it constantly holds me back, esp

Understanding the true value of exercise and sending the right signals to the body. (1:45) The right amount is the least amount to elicit the most change. (10:52) Is 15 Minutes Enough Time for an Effective Workout? #1 - When the total volume is equated, results are equal. (13:03) #2 - Fatigue is the enemy of strength-building. (15:28) #3 - Frequency benefit: practice. (16:30) #4 - Some exercises are far superior. (22:09) #5 - Diet is what makes you lean regardless. (25:13) How to build and improve consistency. (27:34) Related Links/Products Mentioned Special Promotion: MAPS 15 Minutes 50% off! **Code MFP15 at checkout** Visit MASSZYMES by biOptimizers for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Promo code MINDPUMP10 at checkout** The Breakdown Recovery Trap, Why You Aren’t Progressing – Mind Pump Blog Muscle Adaptation vs. Muscle Recovery – Mind Pump Blog How Much Training is Necessary to Maintain Strength and Muscle? Mind Pump #1630: Ten Ways To Break Through A Plate

In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin coach four Pump Heads via Zoom. Mind Pump Fit Tip: The three BEST ways to use electrolytes. (2:31) How an unhealthy diet can affect your sleep. (13:08) Sal’s viral tweet explained. (16:05) Lululemon’s bad PR move. (24:44) Looking deeper into the Good Samaritan law. (27:42) Digging into cutting research on psychedelics when it comes to therapy and counseling. (36:28) Organifi’s Pure makes you feel awesome. (45:31) Shout out to @vanja.moves. (48:39) #ListenerLive question #1 - My goal is just to be healthy and have a healthy body percentage for my age. I started the year with a proper cut and brought my calories down to 2000 from 2400. I recently had a DEXA scan that told me that I was 30% body fat. How can I get to my goal of being at a healthy body fat percentage and am I going about it the right way? (50:03) #ListenerLive question #2 – Is it ok or is it beneficial to adapt the MAPS 15 Minutes programming to other MAPS programs? (

Dr. Seeds LIFTS! (2:15) Misusing the concepts to make assumptions that aren’t true. (5:05) Semaglutide/GLP-1 Agonist: How do they work? What were they developed for and what are they being used for now? (7:02) Could GLP-1 agonists be anti-addiction drugs? (18:12) Setting someone free through self-belief and behavior change. (29:53) The optimal timeline for results. (33:32) When one pathway is dominated, all the other pathways are neglected. (37:52) Can using too much of these GLP-1 agonists oversaturate your receptors? (40:56) Is there a type of person this isn’t for? (44:25) The politics behind Big Pharma. (45:57) GLP-1 agonist, a miracle substance? (51:47) Why you should go through a doctor. (53:31) How and where to start if you are interested in this peptide. (56:27) Related Links/Products Mentioned TRANSCEND your goals! Telehealth Provider • Physician Directed GET YOUR PERSONALIZED TREATMENT PLAN!  Hormone Replacement Therapy, Cognitive Function, Sleep & Fatigue, Athletic

In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin coach four Pump Heads via Zoom. Mind Pump Fit Tip: Fitness fanatics! If you want to boost your gains and progress, cut the volume of your training down by a third! (2:03) Sal reviews the peptide tesofensine. (18:31) How red-light therapy works and affects sunburns. (27:13) Why the market repurposes drugs. (30:08) Preparing for Max’s 4th birthday party. (34:45) How fast reps can also build muscle. (44:57) Have cravings? Try increasing your sodium intake. (47:48) Shout out to the Founders Podcast. (51:07) #ListenerLive question #1 – How can I start to gain weight again? I’m currently eight months into a three-year bulk and have plateaued. (52:49) #ListenerLive question #2 – I need help and do not know where to go from here. I have lost a substantial amount of weight and now have a flat look. I do not know what to do now to look more muscular and better. (1:15:54) #ListenerLive question #3 – How much should I adjust my caloric inta

In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer four Pump Head questions from  the Sunday @mindpumpmedia Quah post. Mind Pump Fit Tip: The top 3 lower body exercises for people over 40. (1:48) Rediscovering the value of old exercises. (18:47) The twisted media propaganda machine. (22:28) State & Liberty is tailored for athletes. (39:41) Remembering the Iron Sheik. (42:16) Is taxation theft? (48:43) Organifi’s Pure feels good. (55:46) Shout out to Jason Khalipa. (57:52) #Quah question #1 - Does strength training really improve bone density? Hearing that may not be true. (59:58) #Quah question #2 - What are your thoughts on programs like “body pump” for getting lean? (1:02:39) #Quah question #3 - Can you take mobility too far? Ex: (@kneesovertoesguy) and (@vanja.moves). (1:05:45) #Quah question #4 - Are there other ways alongside foam rolling and stretching to help release tight muscles? (1:09:42) Related Links/Products Mentioned Visit State & Liberty for a

Why do men fall into the trap of being a provider first? (2:22) The power and value of adoption. (6:42) The different kinds of fatherhood. (11:54) How dopamine lies behind all addiction. (17:32) The dangers of pornography for young men. (22:24) The three macronutrients to happiness. (28:12) The cult of youth. (31:07) The secrets of a successful marriage. (36:06) Tactical methods to improve your happiness. (39:40) Why men become men when they become fathers. (47:25) Loving people is different than using them. (49:22) Educators rather than influencers. (53:03) The importance of having a transcendental practice. (55:23) Electing the hard thing because you chose the divine path. (58:25) The problem with being an activist rather than a volunteer. (1:00:51) The love vs. fear polarity. (1:05:44) Managing the pain so it’s no longer managing you. (1:09:00) Experience and reps matter. (1:17:26) Gambling is an interesting dopamine phenomenon. (1:20:07) Entrepreneurial orientation

In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin coach four Pump Heads via Zoom. Mind Pump Fit Tip: The BEST way to get flexible is to lift weights. (2:11) Adding more value to the audience for FREE! (13:47) Turning ADD into a superpower. (19:41) Updates on homeschooling. (30:50) The merkin mission. (33:55) Imagine being buried alive. (38:21) The most messed up prank of all time. (40:24) Is ‘blue balls’ a real thing? (41:31) Netflix’s interesting strategy. (43:43) Who is leading in the streaming wars? (47:39) Why you FEEL the effects of CBD products from Ned. (50:13) Kreatures of Habit, bulking hack? (54:42) Shout out to Cressey Sports Performance. (56:58) #ListenerLive question #1 – Can you help me figure out what I can do in terms of my calorie count for my activity level? I was diagnosed with fibromuscular dysplasia last August and am also premenopausal. I am limited to 30 lbs. for weights, and I am not supposed to get my heart rate past 165. (58:52) #ListenerLive q

In this episode Sal, Adam & Justin cover five steps to becoming a "muscle mommy." The origins of this term and beginnings of this trend. (1:34) The two components of what makes this movement so empowering. (9:20) Defining Muscle Mommy. (11:24) Five Steps to Becoming a Muscle Mommy. #1 - Lift heavy weights. (12:19) #2- Go on a bulk (Put Why Women Should Bulk). (23:39) #3 - Throw away the scale. (27:26) #4 - Avoid “workouts for girls.” (33:44) #5 - Prioritize strength (0.5 bench, 1 squat, 1.25 dead). (36:15) The ultimate Muscle Mommy programming package. (38:41) Related Links/Products Mentioned Visit Sleep Breakthrough by biOptimizers for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Promo code MINDPUMP10 at checkout** Special Promotion: MAPS Anabolic / MAPS Strong / MAPS Powerlift 50% Off **Code MM50 at checkout** Mind Pump #1647: Ten Female Fitness Lies Mind Pump #1565: Why Women Should Bulk How Much Protein You REALLY Need to Build Muscle & Maximize Health – Mind Pump

In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin coach four Pump Heads via Zoom. Mind Pump Fit Tip: If you want to live longer, EAT more protein! (1:47) Doug, the espresso connoisseur. (10:31) Going down the Jonathan Pageau rabbit hole. (14:11) The strange divide in America. (17:01) Navigating the life of a child genius as a parent. (30:00) Kids are sensitive creatures. (34:43) Tell your partner you love them. (36:45) Plugged in vs. unplugged. (39:01) San Francisco is disintegrating quickly. (44:50) Organifi is glyphosate residue free and third-party tested. (50:15) #ListenerLive question #1 - How can I train around a busy schedule while maintaining strength gains and compound lifts? (53:54) #ListenerLive question #2 - I am interested in your programs but, I'm not sure where to start and what program would be best for me. I can’t currently touch my toes and have always struggled with flexibility largely due to my weight. I've been overweight most of my adult life. (1:03:54) 

In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer four Pump Head questions from  the Sunday @mindpumpmedia Quah post. Mind Pump Fit Tip: Eat more protein to mitigate fat gain during a bulk. (1:36) Mind Pump Training Updates: Adding in unconventional lifts, hitting a 700 lbs. deadlift, and maintaining a healthy physique by doing less. (7:15) Arnold Schwarzenegger, the epitome of the American/immigrant dream. (19:29) The idea of exercise-induced 'hyperplasia' (growing new muscle fibers) is taught as a myth. (33:27) Weird compliments. (36:02) Seed, the BEST probiotic in the business. (45:34) Shout out to Patrick Bet-David. (46:30) #Quah question #1 - On your most recent podcast you talked about how cardio isn’t good for weight loss but if you are living a sedentary lifestyle and your job requires you to sit for most of the day, is it ok to walk on the treadmill at a steady speed for about 30 minutes? (47:21)  #Quah question #2 - When do you know it is time to change up your wor