Mind Pump: Raw Fitness Truth

In this episode Sal, Adam & Justin cover six steps to improving your strength in the big lifts. One of the single most effective things you can do to change the appearance of your body is to simply get stronger at the bench press, the squat, and the deadlift. (1:28) There are VERY few exercises that have such broad carry-over to other exercises than the Big 3. (5:21) The biggest limiting factor when it comes to developing a nice physique and body. (10:39) The importance of having your muscles work in sync. (12:41) Six Ways to Improve Your Squat, Bench, and Deadlift Strength. #1 - Practice each movement often. (19:40) #2 - Focus on the movement NOT on muscles. (23:42) #3 - Prime properly to summon max CNS power. (27:42) #4 - Don’t neglect mobility. Instability causes plateaus and injury. (37:45) #5 - Include hypertrophy work. (41:28) #6 - Follow good programming. (43:38) Related Links/Products Mentioned Special Promotion: MAPS Powerlift 50% off! **Code POWER50 at checkout** For

In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin coach four Pump Heads via Zoom. Mind Pump Fit Tip: Compound lifts ALWAYS before isolation lifts, except when it’s hard for you to connect to a certain muscle. (2:21) The strength training trend is going mainstream. (8:16) Staying consistent with the Green Juice from Organifi. (12:40) Dad Trivia: What does the universal 60-year-old-man celebration look like at a sporting event? (15:06) Theft and self-checkout. (17:57) The genius of Mr. Rogers. (22:40) The benefits of Ned’s Mello. (34:05) Shout out to Jay Campbell. (35:43) #ListenerLive question #1 – Have any of you ever worked with a client that struggled with Night Eating Syndrome, and do you have any suggestions for lifestyle choices that could benefit me in the process of overcoming this eating disorder? (37:06) #ListenerLive question #2 – Can a prolonged deficit be working against my body and progress in the gym? (51:46) #ListenerLive question #3 – If you have no off-season o

In this episode Sal, Adam & Justin speak with Jason Phillips about how to find success a fitness and nutrition coach. How will A.I. impact online coaching? (2:11) It’s about the journey and not the immediate outcomes. (7:13) Why coaches are just really helping you avoid your pitfalls.  (16:11) Desire vs. need. (17:41) Defining what “works.” (25:56) Why coaches must SELL the right ideas and the right methods better than they sell the bad ideas and bad methods. (28:35) Focusing on the root cause. (43:14) Taking ownership. (49:54) Creating small wins to build life-long success. (52:17) The two roles that every coach has. (58:19) People just want to be validated. (1:04:38) Everything is your fault. (1:12:34) The path for growth through health & fitness. (1:14:34) Becoming the vehicle of true-life change. (1:19:01) The value of being ‘likable’. (1:22:17) NCI’s Vegas Giveaway. (1:23:44) Related Links/Products Mentioned NCI Vegas Giveaway  Visit Seed for an exclusive off

In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin coach four Pump Heads via Zoom. Mind Pump Fit Tip: Want to get a better pump for your next workout? Have a nice BIG glass of water 30 minutes before your workout. (2:10) A brief history of why they re-branded Tab soda. (10:34) Dad Trivia: How well does the Jordan Brand do with Nike? (13:54) The worst college degrees. (15:14) HUGE news in the world of mental health treatment. (22:06) Join Adam and Sal at NCI’s Coaching Con in April! (29:52) Justin’s social experiment with his son. (30:54) Developing structure around tech and social media. (37:42) Will darkness retreats become a thing? (48:35) Why is there white powder in the sky? (50:32) That’s beyond gangster. (51:41) Where is organized crime most prevalent? (54:55) Some people’s genetics are on another level! (59:18) Shout out to Sal for being back on IG! (1:00:59) #ListenerLive question #1 – From your experience, have you heard of a correlation between cutting calories

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: If you’ve been working out for less than a year, FOCUS on getting stronger! (2:37) Peptides for fat loss are making waves. (9:57) Who’s going to pass up free tickets? (18:52) There is a hack for everything! (20:49) Sal’s week from hell. (25:45) California snow day. (29:05) The beauty of America’s National Parks. (33:54) Vuori is on fire! (37:14) COVID-19: A coordinated psyop attack on society. (38:14) Dad trivia: Where is the Serengeti located? (53:07) Joovv getting some love from Men’s Health magazine. (55:01) The “exercise replacement” peptide. (57:14) Shout out to Dr. William Seeds. (1:01:56) #Quah question #1 - What do you personally like to do to re-energize your training when you feel in a bit of a rut with your routine? (1:03:04) #Quah question #2 - Is it better to do heavy strength phases w

In this episode Sal, Adam & Justin provide five steps you can take to bring back the drive to work out. People don’t have trouble starting workout plans but maintaining them! (1:58) Discipline over motivation. (7:30) The barriers that prevent consistency. (10:12) Five strategies to take if you’ve lost the motivation to work out. (14:26) #1 - Instead of working out for an hour a couple of days a week, do a little every day. (15:34) #2 – Work out at home. (24:13) #3 – Do things that feel good. (29:17) #4 - Change expectations/goals. (34:37) #5 - Follow, listen to, and watch related content. (38:45) Related Links/Products Mentioned Visit PRx Performance for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! March Promotion: “Time-crunch Bundle” (MAPS 15 Minutes, MAPS Anywhere, MAPS Prime + Eat for Performance eBook ALL for only $99.99!) Mind Pump #1925: How To Build A Great Physique In 15 Minutes A Day Mind Pump #1347: How To Modify Your Gym Workout For Home Mind Pump #1522: How To

In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin coach four Pump Heads via Zoom. Mind Pump Fit Tip: Protein quality doesn’t matter, wait ACTUALLY it does. Both are true, but what matters is HOW much you intake. (2:17) Mind Pump’s favorite candy bars. (12:14) Adam was RIGHT! (13:41) The government is making us sicker and fatter. (19:56) The Nostradamus effect. (27:16) Will cameras be banned from aquariums? (28:45) Adam’s fish fiasco. (32:31) Get your Omega 3’s with Butcher Box. (33:40) Get your pillow fighting on! (36:56) Is ChatGPT the next bubble to pop? (39:43) The richest man in history. (45:21) Fun Facts with Justin: The theory of the bearded Sphinx. (49:24) Everything is recycled. (52:16) Shout out to Layne Norton. (59:09) #ListenerLive question #1 - Which macros should I cut when going into a calorie deficit? (1:00:03) #ListenerLive question #2 – Should you bulk if you already have a high body-fat percentage? (1:06:57) #ListenerLive question #3 - Should I onl

In this episode Sal, Adam & Justin speak with Dr. Cabral about inflammation, it's benefits and the detrimental effects of excess levels. What is inflammation? Why do people have it? (2:57) What causes people to get stuck in the ‘breakdown recovery trap’? (6:52) Proinflammatory foods and the common signs. (9:21) His call to action when it comes to arachidonic acids. (16:46) Natural supplements that can lower cholesterol. (22:59) Anti-inflammatory foods you can eat to reduce your inflammatory load. (26:51) Grain-fed vs grass-fed debate. (32:01) What kind of testing can we do to test our inflammation levels? (34:36) Revealing the guy’s inflammation scores and how to improve them. (38:11) Justin. (41:04) Doug. (48:02) Sal. (50:34) Adam. (52:38) Related Links/Products Mentioned For Mind Pump listeners only Equi.life is offering a FREE At-Home Inflammation Score Test Shipped Right to Your Door. (Customer pays shipping and handling and First-time test-buying customers only). Visit

In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin coach four Pump Heads via Zoom. Mind Pump Fit Tip: There is NO such thing as exercises for men and exercises for women! (2:24) The top animated films and why they were profitable. (22:58) What actor turned down the biggest paycheck in history? (29:07) Rocky was wrong. (32:02) When to use Kreatures of Habit. (35:04) Elon Musk is the ultimate disruptor. (37:09) The average American debt. (46:17) Are you pessimistic or optimistic about A.I.? (51:45) Will work from the office ever fully return to 100%? (56:03) The theory behind participation trophies and the value of losing. (1:00:42) Red-light therapy for joint pain. (1:05:49) Shout out to Max Schmarzo. (1:07:48) #ListenerLive question #1 - What are your thoughts on testosterone replacement therapy for women? (1:09:20) #ListenerLive question #2 - What are your thoughts on cycle-syncing for MAPS Programs? (1:19:12) #ListenerLive question #3 - How do I continue to build muscl

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: Lifting to failure is TOO much intensity most of the time for most people. Unless you program it RIGHT! (2:20) The Di Stefano’s meltdowns in Monterey. (16:20) Teenagers aren’t impressed. (21:38) Andrew’s gymnastic Vegas vacation. (24:45) Tech is getting crazy with video games! (39:48) Is this generation losing the skill of socialization? (43:49) The hype over the chocolate bone broth protein from Paleo Valley is real! (50:40) Are kids these days too safe? (51:30) Organifi’s Green Juice is CLUTCH when traveling. (1:02:57) Shout out to Dr. Andy Galpin. (1:03:54) #Quah question #1 - How do I reverse out of excessive daily cardio? I lift 6 days a week and will continue to do so but fell into a heavy cardio trap. I want to decrease but I’m afraid my body will “blow up” if I don’t reverse correctly. Please help!

In this episode Sal, Adam & Justin speak with peptide expert, Dr. William Seeds. A brief background of Dr. Seeds. (2:34) What are peptides? (4:09) Did he see the writing on the wall? (7:13) What makes them different from drugs? (8:44) How hormones are psychologic. (13:58) The biggest issue he sees with people’s inability to lose weight. (20:30) How peptides can influence fat loss. (24:30) The benefits and science behind GLP-1 receptor agonists. (27:08) Improving muscle mass to save lives. (30:22) Why diet is so crucial when it comes to weight loss. (34:02) What GHRHs (Growth hormone-releasing hormones) do and how they can impact fat loss. (41:23) If you're not doing resistance training, why are you training then? (48:38) The most beneficial peptides for “most” people. (51:47) The importance of going through a doctor when using peptides. (1:02:29) Life is handled in the weight room. (1:07:09) Related Links/Products Mentioned For Mind Pump listeners only Equi.life is offeri

In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin coach four Pump Heads via Zoom. Mind Pump Fit Tip: How you think affects muscle growth. (3:26) An Arnold Schwarzenegger appreciation segment. (11:55) When our Presidents used to be tough. (18:20) Justin’s rapper name. (23:50) Adam justifies why he likes the tv show ‘You’ so much. (24:16) Will Sal’s workout obsession be picked up by one of his kids? (30:20) You cannot become a better parent without becoming a better person. (33:38) Chelsea Handler’s sad video. (40:58) Ned’s Brain Blend is a home run! (42:35) How Caldera makes Adam’s head glow. (44:22) What kind of party would the guys host? (45:03) A.I. and pornography. (48:28) The unsaid rule for ‘spoiler alert’. (51:48) The latest conspiracy theory surrounding the HAARP Project. (55:17) Shout out to Ryan Michler. (1:01:06) #ListenerLive question #1 – Is my nutrition or training to blame for my lack of weight gain and muscle mass percentage decrease? (1:02:11) #Liste

In this episode Sal, Adam & Justin discuss MAPS Anabolic Advanced, a new  program that uniquely incorporates advanced training techniques to accelerate muscle growth.  Happy 10-year anniversary to MAPS Anabolic! (1:49) The evolution of MAPS Anabolic Advanced. (2:30) How to make failure training work for you. (4:44) What does the structure of the program look like? (9:44) The value in higher volume/low-intensity training. (12:21) The importance of following the program how it’s written. (17:00) When you train to failure the RIGHT way, you start to learn your limits. (21:41) Weighed stretching does send a muscle-building signal. (23:09) Why are deload weeks incorporated into this program? (29:40) Breaking down each phase and what it entails. (36:45) A caution to the masses when doing this program. (39:44) Who is this program for and not for? (40:48) What is included in the launch promotion? (42:55) Related Links/Products Mentioned Visit Drink LMNT for an exclusive offer for Min

In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin coach four Pump Heads via Zoom. Mind Pump Fit Tip: Your muscles are another endocrine system. (2:00) Is the NFL a sport or an entertainment business? (10:09) Bamboozled by A.I. (25:09) Chinese spy balloon or UFO? (28:19) What is going on with Tonal? (36:46) The argument around ultra-processed foods is starting to get twisted. (43:02) Mind Pump’s favorite cuts from Butcher Box. (52:42) The peptide, semaglutide, is blowing up! (54:02) #ListenerLive question #1 – Is it possible to train for maximal strength 5 days a week without creating aches and soreness? (1:05:11) #ListenerLive question #2 – How does someone determine their genetic limitations and or gifts? (1:15:02) #ListenerLive question #3 – Is there any value to changing up your nutrition plan, like with macro percentages or types of proteins? (1:30:12) #ListenerLive question #4 – Should I get a personal training certification or go the nutrition route and go with a Level

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: Are you experiencing cravings? Unexplained fat gain? Anxiety? Depression? It might be due to poor gut health. (2:02) In-law wars. (9:27) At what point does your kid have too many toys? (18:32) The latest Andrews’ entrepreneurial business. (25:57) Kids say the darndest things. (28:07) Traits your kids have that you wish they did not. (31:19) Get your Birthday Cake from Magic Spoon today! (33:54) This is how ridiculous TV is now. (36:21) Why do they fund studies like this?! (40:01) Fun Facts with Justin: The Montauk Project. (45:01) Shout out to Dr. Becky Campbell. (52:24) #Quah question #1 - You’ve been talking a lot about zero calorie foods and how this is not accurate. Does this mean sweeteners & diet beverages have calories? If they don’t have calories, what other foods and drinks are actually zero

In this episode Sal, Adam, Justin & Doug cover the birth and philosophy of MAPS Anabolic on its ten year anniversary. How the idea came for MAPS Anabolic. (2:04) Trusting the process. (6:46) How athletes trained before steroids. (7:53) Signaling to the body to build muscle. (12:27) Breaking the trends and getting back to basics. (15:32) How money and marketing bastardized the fitness industry. (23:32) A PSA to all trainers and coaches. (29:51) The BIG challenge with selling the program. (32:22) The idea behind the philosophy of MAPS. (41:13) The next level to being a great trainer. (44:52) Related Links/Products Mentioned For Mind Pump Listeners on February 20th, the Nutritional Coaching Institute is hosting their iMPACT and iNCOME Bootcamp. To learn more and sign up, visit here. February Promotion: MAPS Performance, MAPS Aesthetic, and MAPS HIIT are all 50% off! **Code FEB50 at checkout** The Effects of Supraphysiologic Doses of Testosterone on Muscle Size and Strength in Norm

In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin coach four Pump Heads via Zoom. Mind Pump Fit Tip: If you’re on a low-carb diet, you probably need to INCREASE your sodium. (2:22) The guys share their current challenges and stances with their kids and technology. (10:04) Jailbreaking ChatGPT. (31:46) Beyond Meat flop. (43:22) Your intelligence and its connection to your financial status. (45:14) Are electric car fires a cause for concern? (52:41) Mind Pump’s most used Organifi products. (56:18) Shout out to Reason Magazine. (57:37) #ListenerLive question #1 – What is the best way to train during Ramadan? (59:32) #ListenerLive question #2 - How do I connect with my muscles? (1:13:08) #ListenerLive question #3 - Can I keep running MAPS 15 back over and over as-is or add in extra exercises when possible? (1:20:57) #ListenerLive question #4 – What is the best approach to achieve permanent fat loss? (1:29:11) Related Links/Products Mentioned Ask a question to Mind Pump, live!

In this episode Sal, Adam & Justin cover seven reasons why your progress may have stalled in the gym. 7 Reasons Your Workout Isn’t Working. (1:01) #1 - You’re working out too much. (1:40) #2 - You’re not doing enough. (7:35) #3 - Your workout is stale. (13:53) #4 - You’re not consistent. (16:37) #5 - Your diet isn’t productive. (19:57) #6 - Your sleep isn’t productive. (23:38) #7 - Hormones are not balanced. (26:44) Related Links/Products Mentioned Visit Vuori Clothing for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! February Promotion: MAPS Performance, MAPS Aesthetic, and MAPS HIIT are all 50% off! **Code FEB50 at checkout** Mind Pump #1142: Nine Signs You Are Overtraining Mind Pump #1897: Why Phasing Your Workouts Is So Important & How To Properly Switch It Up Mind Pump #1630: Ten Ways To Break Through A Plateau Mind Pump #1522: How To Stay Consistent With Your Diet & Workout Mind Pump #1830: Five Steps To Determine Your Ideal Caloric Intake Mind Pump #134

In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin coach four Pump Heads via Zoom. Mind Pump Fit Tip: Contrary to common belief women do NOT prefer a dad bod. (2:04) Fascinating results from a 4-year astronaut experiment. (16:55) The Chinese super cows. (25:30) Predicting future technologies. (28:13) The satanic resurgence. (32:41) Kreatures of Habit is easily digestible. (39:40) Conor McGregor is coming back! (40:54) Jake Paul’s future win or lose. (42:28) Mind Pump Recommends, Break Point on Netflix. (47:10) Door-to-door sales are still alive. (49:51) How sleeping in cool temperatures can help with fat loss. (56:23) Shout out to Kevin Bass. (1:00:09) #ListenerLive question #1 - Can you offer me suggestions and programs to break through a fat loss plateau? (1:02:07) #ListenerLive question #2 - How do I determine how much fat to have in my diet? (1:14:54) #ListenerLive question #3 - What are the things from a fitness, nutrition, and stress-related perspective that I shou

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: If an exercise hurts you, it’s NOT the exercise’s fault. It’s your body! (1:58) Has ChatGPT gone woke? (9:58) Is a conscious A.I. feasible? (20:19) Moonwalkers will be the next big trend. (21:23) Sal’s strategies behind the annual Father/Daughter dance. (25:55) Dad life updates with the guys: Max is in the ‘why’ phase, raising kids to do the right things, and an important teaching moment for Justin’s kids. (31:14) Plants have hormetic effects too. (39:50) Justin is a closer. (42:16) Peptides are not Jesus. (47:09) The unintended consequences of the drug war. (48:25) Jack Lalanne facts. (54:20) At what age is it embarrassing that you are on TikTok? (56:09) Shout out to Nate Bargatze. (59:14) #Quah question #1 - Why can’t the different “diet camps” admit that there is no perfect diet, and get along wit