Mind Pump: Raw Fitness Truth

In this episode Sal, Adam & Justin speak with a top NBA head strength and conditioning coach about training for performance for the pro athlete and the average person. If you stick out like a nail, you’re going to get hammered. (2:55) How to reverse engineer ‘special’ athletes. (8:10) Why you got to give athletes what they DON’T get. (15:05) Why is the sneaker trend now low tops in the NBA? (19:33) The evolutions of strength training in basketball. (21:20) Personal highlights watching the game and being a part of a ‘winning’ culture. (24:45) The strange environment of playing in the ‘bubble’. (27:38) Would he change his approach if he were to work with college athletes again? (31:05) Exposing to the rest of the world that basketball players lift weights. (38:40) How fatigue is a good indicator of efficiency. (43:10) Why isometrics is the “bee’s knees” in sports performance. (50:02) What has he learned through his training experience that he would apply to the average person? (56:38) The trend towards cal

In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin coach four Pump Heads via Zoom. Mind Pump Fit Tip: Try this for big strong/muscular legs. Push the sled EVERY single day! (4:01) Adam has bad luck at Starbucks. (19:54) When old wisdom gets proven by science. (24:02) How the Joovv can help reduce stretch marks. (33:36) Dad life updates with the guys: How Jessica is doing with baby #2, kids cursing, the challenges of the potty-training phase, adult gymnastics, and the pros/cons of uniforms in schools. (34:29) Sharks are everywhere! (52:30) Felix Gray is now in the contact’s business. (58:41) #ListenerLive question #1 - Is it abnormal for a squat to be consistently higher than a deadlift? (1:03:21) #ListenerLive question #2 - Should you target body parts where your bones are weakest or are the benefits more systemic? (1:13:07) #ListenerLive question #3 - At my age, how realistic are continued strength and muscle gain? Lifting has become a second passion for me and I understand the benefits of continui

In this episode Sal, Adam & Justin cover the surprising effectiveness and advantages of short daily workouts. Short/daily workouts MAY be better for you, in terms of results and consistency, than frequent/longer workouts. (2:37) Consistency is the problem! (11:22) Why fatigue is a technique killer. (20:32) The mental and mood-boosting effects of daily/short workouts. (24:39) The ease of modification to fit your lifestyle. (34:52) How people who workout consistently tend to want to eat healthier. (39:11) Encourages adaptation vs. healing. (45:30) Introducing MAPS 15 Minutes! Solving the consistency issue for the average person. (49:25) Related Links/Products Mentioned Visit Paleo Valley for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Promo code MINDPUMP15 at checkout for 15% discount** Special Promotion Launch MAPS 15 Minutes! Build an Amazing Body in Only 15 Minutes a Day (includes BONUS: Advanced workout ~20 minutes/day) + (Includes two eBooks ($74 value) The Power of Sleep & the Occlusion Train

In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin coach four Pump Heads via Zoom. Mind Pump Fit Tip: Having fitness goals is KILLING your gains! (1:47) When Adam’s sneaker knowledge comes in clutch! (11:50) Did the pandemic create a socially awkward younger generation? (20:33) Predicting trends with the youth. (26:52) When things get so extreme, we don’t know what to believe anymore. (29:26) Mind Pump’s theory on putting fear in Halloween candy. (31:32) So, you want to be a Vlogger? (34:27) Are we glorifying serial killers? (36:32) Vuori is going international! (38:51) Justin’s a concert connoisseur. (41:15) Calls with Chris Naghibi from the Higher Standard Podcast. (44:55) The CRAZY NCI x Mind Pump Giveaway! (46:21) #ListenerLive question #1 - Which program should I follow while training martial arts that will allow me to keep the muscle I already have? (47:44) #ListenerLive question #2 - Do you have any resources or tips so that when I try to scale up in weight with the mace ball, I don’t rip my

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: Parallel bar dips are BETTER than the bench press. (2:00) Old-time feats of strength giants. (12:29) The benefits of resistance training for the older population. (18:45) Massive troll or real? (22:07) Justin gets roasted over his Star Wars knowledge. (29:06) Why Doug has been glowing lately. (34:03) The downside to Magic Spoon. (35:08) Social media use and its connection to higher rates of mental disorders. (37:31) The different levels of metal. (47:56) How Sal is fighting father time. (51:04) The origins of vegetable oil. (52:34) Dad life updates with the guys. (57:02) #Quah question #1 - How to get the Christmas tree back, especially the lower back/lower lats? (1:05:02) #Quah question #2 - What is your favorite way to strengthen knee stability? I can squat conventionally in the 400s with great form and depth. I recently trie

In this episode Sal, Adam & Justin tackle myths that keep people from taking charge of their health. There is a new enemy in the fitness space and its victimhood! (1:20)   Seven myths that are keeping you fat, unhealthy, and sick. (10:26)   #1 - Health at every size. (11:07) #2 – Fatphobia. (19:54) #3 - Gyms are judgmental unaccepting places. (26:49) #4 - Building muscle makes men toxic jerks. (33:45) #5 - Fitness leads to alt-right political leanings. (38:07) #6 - Gyms are only for privileged people. (41:00) #7 - Eating healthy is more expensive than eating processed foods. (44:54) Related Links/Products Mentioned Visit Seed for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Promo code MINDPUMP at checkout for 20% off your first month’s supply of Seed’s DS-01™ Daily Synbiotic** October Promotion: MAPS Symmetry or MAPS Strong HALF OFF! **Promo code OCTOBER50 at checkout** Mind Pump #1560: Woke Fitness Is Making You Fat & Unhealthy Mind Pump #1465: The Truth About Health At Every Size Mind P

In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin coach four Pump Heads via Zoom. Mind Pump Fit Tip: The idea that gyms are some of the most unaccepting, judgmental places on Earth is complete bullshit! (3:22) Is white rice as bad as candy for heart health?! (25:35) The reviews are in for Kreatures of Habit! (30:49) Is Elon buying Twitter back on the table? (35:37) The benefits of Acetyl-L-Carnitine, from LivON Labs, for mild depression symptoms. (43:42) The Brain Blend from Ned is legit! (44:51) #ListenerLive question #1 - Any advice on how to help my virtual client who has an excessive anterior pelvic tilt and low back pain? (49:02) #ListenerLive question #2 - What should I do when my doctor is telling me to stop lifting weights, but strength training is key to my mental health? (1:01:56) #ListenerLive question #3 - Do you have any tips/advice on how to overcome the fear of rupturing my Achilles again? (1:13:44) #ListenerLive question #4 - Any advice on ways to overcome elbow pain while lifting?

In this episode Sal, Adam & Justin speak with Stan Efferding about the mindset and diet for long-term fat loss and health. The importance of compliance, protein, and developing good behaviors in your pursuit to build muscle and lose body fat. (1:37) How do I manage my hunger levels? (21:54) Addressing the carnivore diet and its faults. (32:54) Taking the victim mentality out of the obesity epidemic conversation. (41:56) Strength is never weakness; weakness is never strength. (48:30) His take on the creatine boom. (50:26) When diets/studies become politized. (51:52) The value of having red meat in your diet. (1:02:40) How the best diet/exercise is the one you will follow. (1:05:03) Is the strength training revolution here? (1:08:33) How has his training evolved in his 50s? (1:21:22) Why he believes in providing as much free content as possible to his community. (1:28:28) How has training played a role in making millions of dollars for him? (1:31:24) Vertical Kids Power Hour. (1:35:38) Related Links/Produ

In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin coach four Pump Heads via Zoom. Mind Pump Fit Tip: Studies have shown that eating more protein tends to help people be more satisfied. But, does this mean eating a low-protein diet leads to overeating? (2:32) The day Sal has been waiting for his whole life. (9:08) The importance of being involved in the little stuff with your kids. (12:18) The ultimate dog watcher's dream! (23:35) The next evolution of the TV. (28:50) Are you watching Dahmer on Netflix? (31:58) Democratized media vs old media. (42:02) Environmentally conscious? Why you should switch over to Public Goods. (50:43) Felix Gray is quietly making moves. (54:37) #ListenerLive question #1 - What would be the best way to work out and diet after being in a heavy cut, and then switching to a bulk? (1:04:39) #ListenerLive question #2 - How long does it take to build muscle growth in your traps? (1:22:58) #ListenerLive question #3 - What’s the best way to slowly get off TRT once my levels get ba

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: For long-term fitness success you MUST eliminate the victim mentality! (2:26) What happens when you gaslight something and do stupid things. (23:32) How eating an ultra-processed diet can change your brain! (29:15) How Sal uses the bone-both protein powder from Paleo Valley. (32:42) Happy Meals for adults? (43:09) Adam recommends Eat the Rich: The GameStop Saga on Netflix. (48:55) Where are all the influencers pushing those NFT projects now? (55:11) The Caldera movement is growing. (56:45) Justin’s PSA for the Nextdoor app. (59:53) #Quah question #1 - Thoughts on drop sets as a finisher? (1:03:28) #Quah question #2 - What is your opinion of the decline bench? I have never added it to my programming. Am I missing out on something or is it just a pointless movement if I’m doing flat and incline bench presses? (1:10:16) #Quah ques

In this episode Sal, Adam & Justin cover ten traits the most fit and healthy people possess. People who can maintain health & fitness for their entire lives often have commonalities and common traits. (1:32)   Ten Common Traits of Fit and Healthy People.    #1 - Their workouts are scheduled at the same time, same day, each week. (5:36) #2 - They respect fitness goals but don’t obsess over them. (8:28) #3 - They have learned to enjoy healthy eating. (12:29) #4 - They value the mental/emotional/health effects of fitness more than the physical effects. (17:35) #5 - They accept aging. (20:19) #6 - Their workouts change based on their life circumstances. (22:36) #7 - They don’t waste time in the gym. (26:22) #8 - They don’t waste time on new diet fads. (28:13) #9 - They learned to enjoy cooking. (33:54) #10 - They don’t overdo it. (36:50) Related Links/Products Mentioned Visit Drink LMNT for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! October Promotion: MAPS Symmetry or MAPS Strong HALF OFF! **Pro

In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin coach three Pump Heads via Zoom. Mind Pump Fit Tip: Are you feeling sad, depressed, or down? Well, studies show diet can have a PROFOUND effect on depression. (2:29) Do ‘hot’ women not get cold? (22:15) Busting the myths surrounding the safety of testosterone replacement therapy. (25:06) Is ‘memetic magic’ a thing? (30:45) Prioritizing the shifting of male and female roles. (35:42) Pumpkin Spice Gold Juice is back from Organifi! (46:49) Butcher Box’s surf and turf deal! (47:56) When Justin’s Star Wars knowledge gets tested. (49:29) #ListenerLive question #1 - Which MAPS program or workout modifications would you recommend to someone who is focused on growing size and strength in their legs, particularly to improve their squat? (51:56) #ListenerLive question #2 - Any suggestions on ways to avoid an afternoon energy crash? (1:05:02) #ListenerLive question #3 - There are a lot of high-stress components in my life right now that I am managing relatively

In this episode Sal, Adam & Justin cover eight ways to kick-start your metabolism. One of the MOST effective things you can do for sustainable fat loss and health in the modern world is to SPEED UP your metabolism! (1:40) The complexity of the metabolism. (3:59)   Eight Ways to Re-Ignite Your Metabolism.   #1 - Train to build muscle. (11:00) #2 - Best exercises are big compound lifts. (14:46) #3 - Use strength as the metric. (19:05) #4 - Feed your body to fuel muscle and strength. (21:13) #5 - Slowly increase calories as the body adapts. (23:17) #6 - Prioritize protein. (32:40) #7 - Use cardio for health, not for calorie burn. (36:31) #8 - Prioritize good sleep. (40:29) Related Links/Products Mentioned Visit ZBiotics for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! Limited Time Promotion: Metabolism Boost Bundle MAPS Anabolic, MAPS Powerlift, and Reverse Dieting 101. We are offering all three for the low price of $99.99! Mind Pump #1835: Why Resistance Training Is The Best Form Of Exercise For Fa

In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin coach three Pump Heads via Zoom. Mind Pump Fit Tip: Working out harder is NOT always better. (2:20) A groundbreaking study on the soleus muscle. (18:09) Justin’s Furnace Fest adventures. (23:23) When the guys first discovered they could no longer eat fast food. (40:02) Flash frozen vs. fresh salmon and how Butcher Box promotes it. (43:28) Rough waters ahead for all markets. (48:24) #ListenerLive question #1 - What are ways to overcome shoulder pain when bench pressing? (57:16) #ListenerLive question #2 - How can I meet my daily caloric intake by only eating three meals a day on an intermittent fasting schedule? (1:13:51) #ListenerLive question #3 - Any advice on what I can do when I keep getting injured? (1:25:10) Related Links/Products Mentioned Ask a question to Mind Pump, live! Email: live@mindpumpmedia.com Visit Organifi for the exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Promo code MINDPUMP at checkout** Visit Butcher Box for this month’s excl

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 MOST valuable pieces of technology that can DRAMATICALLY improve the success of your workouts is ALSO one of the most easily underutilized that has been around forever. The STOPWATCH! (2:51) Are iPods making a comeback?! (15:09) Adam recommends The Real Bling Ring: Hollywood Heist on Netflix. (18:30) The ULTIMATE carjacking deterrent. (21:37) Kreatures of Habit is FLYING off the Mind Pump shelves! (25:49) The unintended consequences of the pandemic. (29:12) The controversy regarding Gays Against Groomers. (33:52) Oral health 101. (37:48) Fun Facts with Justin: The truth about the Chupacabra. (47:39) 4D ultrasound images show babies’ possible reactions to flavors! (51:30) Vuori now has camo pants. (55:56) How would the guys pass down their wealth? (58:15) The next frontier is the energy race. (1:08:14) #Quah question

In this episode Sal, Adam & Justin speak with Drs. John & Julie Gottman about scientifically proven ways to improve relationships. What is the Gottman Institute, and what is its purpose? (2:29) What got them so interested in studying relationships? (4:16) What are some of the biggest misconceptions about the way we look at marriages back then compared to now? (6:00) What is the Love Lab, and how did it work? (9:10) The Four Horseman of the Apocalypse. (13:39) The Sound Relationship House theory of what makes relationships work. (18:52) The importance of focusing on the process rather than the content. (29:48) The value of their research in helping build healthy relationships. (34:44) Any differences in same sex-relationships vs different-sex relationships? (39:52) Are there things culturally that are working against them? (49:12) The importance of a moral aspect in a healthy relationship. (55:24) Love is an action. (57:38) Building connection through practice on Gottman Connect. (1:03:22) Love Rx and

n this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin coach four Pump Heads via Zoom. Mind Pump Fit Tip: Powerlifters have it half right and half wrong. Bodybuilders ALSO have it half right and half wrong. You can learn from BOTH to maximize your gains. (3:25) How the PRx rack is set up PERFECTLY for band-assisted exercises. (23:23) Why would Walmart remove self-checkout machines? (28:36) Walmart is getting into banking! (40:33) Nothing will lose you more money than a car. (41:40) The value of SleepMe and the growing competition in the market. (50:45) #ListenerLive question #1 – Are there any exercises I can do to activate the muscles to perform a pull-up? (55:23) #ListenerLive question #2 - What recommendations would you give to someone with limited to no access to accessories and weights to keep progressing on my lower body? (1:03:40) #ListenerLive question #3 - Is my love for running holding me back from burning fat? Is it possible to burn fat while working out and running or should I stop running an

In this episode Sal, Adam & Justin speak with Dr. Stephen Cabral and get their hormone profiles analyzed on air. The paradigm around preventative health. (3:00) Humans are meant to do tough things and we have gotten soft.  (8:57) The benefits of putting your body through temperature changes. (11:51) His thoughts on artificial sweeteners. (13:51) What role does eating too much play in poor health? (16:55) Is there an antioxidant consumption limit? (19:10) Differentiating between blood and saliva tests. (22:36) The stress/gut connection. (31:39) Explaining the gut/brain access. (33:46) Unpacking and understanding the results and findings from the guy’s lab tests. (37:31) Doug. (39:36) Justin. (58:54) Adam. (1:11:07) The importance of looking at the big picture. (1:24:29) The motivation behind their partnership. (1:27:48) What tests does he recommend? (1:29:24) His insight into the MP Holistic Health community. (1:30:45) What you get if you purchase a test through Dr. Cabral. (1:34:29) Related Links/Pr

In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin coach four Pump Heads via Zoom. Mind Pump Fit Tip: Here is an interesting way to stimulate muscle growth, loaded passive stretching! (2:25) Have insomnia? Wear those blue-blocking glasses y’all! (18:59) A parent’s battle with sleep routines. (24:16) Funny moments with the Mind Pump kids. (32:11) Nutrient deficiencies can cause A LOT of irritability. (34:25) A conversation on the decline in Christianity in America. (37:54) Revisiting the actor’s “pump” debate. (45:08) Caldera Lab, the results speak for themselves. (49:18) Quiz: What are the different types of female orgasms? (50:25) #ListenerLive question #1 - Following the 20-minute workout approach you outlined in a recent episode, how would you split up your MAPS Programs? Do you think that would still achieve the same effects as the program originally intended? (55:26) #ListenerLive question #2 - How do you make the mental switch from low rep training to high rep training? (1:03:50) #ListenerLive

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 CAN produce accelerated muscle growth. However, there are some interesting caveats. (2:32) Carnival Sal. (22:33) Adam’s potty-training mistakes to avoid. (25:53) The apple doesn’t fall far from the Andrews tree. (35:05) Highlighting the weakness in human reason. (39:52) Caffeine is a powerful drug. (43:48) The guys address the prices of their sponsors. (49:48) Mind Pump Recommends, Skandal! Bringing Down Wirecard on Netflix. (54:42) #Quah question #1 - How can I feel more activation on my chest rather than shoulders when bench pressing? (57:18) #Quah question #2 - What are good mobility practices for tight hamstrings for someone who drives for a living? (1:01:15) #Quah question #3 - Is there a difference in training cardio for cardiovascular health vs. training to increase VO2 max? What’s the best way to trai