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In this episode Sal, Adam & Justin compare the advantages and disadvantages of dumbbells vs. barbells when used with eight different goals in mind.  Comparing the advantages and disadvantages of dumbbells versus barbells, and when appropriate to use with 8 different goals in mind. (2:35) #1 - Range of motion. (4:36) #2 – Overall maximal strength. (8:50) #3 – Central Nervous System (CNS). (11:15) #4 – Aesthetics. (13:01) #5 – Athletics. (16:00) #6 – Muscle imbalances. (19:53) #7 – Explosive power. (24:07) #8 – Upper/lower body. (28:55) Bonus: If you had to pick one to use forever, which would you choose? (32:11) Related Links/Products Mentioned March Promotion: Limited Time Power Bundle! MAPS Strong and MAPS Powerlift for the low price of $79.99 Visit ZBiotics for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! A Brief History of Dumbbells Mind Pump TV - YouTube Olympic weightlifting training improves vertical jump height in sportspeople: a systematic review with meta-analysis Mind Pump #1572: Is Tonal Wo

In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin coach four Pump Heads via Zoom. Mind Pump Fit Tip: Why your back pain may be due to something you are NOT even thinking about. You may have WEAK hip flexors! (4:13) Mind Pump’s favorite gyms. (16:30) Vitamin C and its effects on muscle adaptation. (24:11) A home buyer report and speculating on if and when the bubble will burst. (26:28) Why most people are 80% vegan. (33:19) Magic Spoon has invaded Justin’s high school football team. (35:51) Vuori is EVERYWHERE! (46:06) When a frozen penis happens. (48:26) #ListenerLive question #1 - What are some ways to reduce soreness and fatigue when transitioning from low reps to high reps? (51:57) #ListenerLive question #2 - How can I bridge MAPS programs to fit my traveling lifestyle? (1:01:29) #ListenerLive question #3 - How can I stay jacked and be a good mountain bike rider? (1:13:03) #ListenerLive question #4 - How can I develop explosive power to incorporate into my pro wrestling training? (1:20:25) Rela

In this episode Sal, Adam & Justin speak with powerlifter turned bodybuilder, Ben Pollack about the differences between the two sports. Why did he switch from powerlifting to the sport of bodybuilding? (2:47) What was the attraction to bodybuilding? (5:37) Bodybuilding is objective, right? (6:24) The mental challenge of switching focus in training. (8:42) The differences in the physique between the two lifters. (16:36) Did he feel he had a head start switching sports? (22:32) Do the stereotypes hold for bodybuilders? (24:32) Why MOST bodybuilders should be deadlifting. (27:06) What exercises, from bodybuilding, will he continue to incorporate into his training? (29:46) The contrast in nutrition transitioning from powerlifting to bodybuilding. (33:27) What did his PRs look like at his lowest and highest weight? (40:44) Why he loves the Smith Machine for chest work. (42:00) What can powerlifters learn from bodybuilders and vice versa? (44:21) The differences in drug use between the two sports. (46:20) Does

In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin coach four Pump Heads via Zoom. Mind Pump Fit Tip: If your goal is to build muscle, strength, and speed up your metabolism. Do cardio at the END of the workout and NOT at the beginning. (3:29) The moment you know your wife REALLY loves you. (15:36) The awkward moment of witnessing a speakerphone bathroom conversation. (19:53) Justin, the gymnastics Dad. (23:24) Sexuality is a spectrum. (27:20) Get your heritage pork from Butcher Box! (38:24) Sal’s old man moment. (41:37) How going to failure can be used as a tool to speed up gains over time. (45:21) Felix Gray, you get what you pay for. (48:18) #ListenerLive question #1 - How can I change my training to avoid plateaus in strength? (51:45) #ListenerLive question #2 - How can I maximize muscle gains with digestive issues? (1:06:16) #ListenerLive question #3 - What is the best way to incorporate resistance training to support my athletic endeavors? (1:15:57) #ListenerLive question #4 - What are some ti

In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about why MAPS Prime and Prime Pro are recommended as the best programs for trainers working with clients, the benefits of doing front squats vs back squats, the difference between doing a lift and actually practicing a lift, and whether you can drink a protein shake and creatine together. Mind Pump Fit Tip: One of the BEST ways to exercise for longevity is to lift weights! (3:33) How Aurelius is turning out to be a little tyrant, having a dark sense of humor, and being careful what you say around your kids. (16:43) The fun of being cynical watching reality TV. (22:35) Sal’s latest stack from MP Hormones. (30:51) The fun of combining Organifi’s Red Juice with caffeine. (37:20) Shop Public Goods for your pets too! (39:32) #Quah question #1 - Why do you recommend MAPS Prime and Prime Pro as the best programs for trainers working with clients? (43:26) #Quah question #2 - What are the benefits of doing front squats vs back squ

In this episode Sal, Adam & Justin have a conversation with Tony Robbins about his book new Life Force. What is it about Tony Robbins that draws people to him? (2:57) How success leaves clues. (5:05) Understanding human psychology and what makes its shift. (6:47) When you educate yourself, there are other options. (8:18) The life force of stem cells. (16:00) Your DNA is not your destiny. It's your epigenomes that matter! (22:28) How regardless of your age, there are some SIMPLE tools that if you do them, you have freedom.  (31:05) What will it take to shift our traditional medical system away from treating an issue that happens to preventative? (39:20) How he has NO offseason. (43:26) Why does he love people so much? (46:07) Tony’s evolution of his relationship with money. (47:57) Why he believes in intelligence over-positive thinking. (1:03:42) Progress=happiness. (1:04:22) Mastering the seasons of your life. (1:09:44) Related Links/Products Mentioned Life Force by Tony Robbins Visit Drink LMNT for an

In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin coach four Pump Heads via Zoom. Mind Pump Fit Tip: Hey, woke people! STOP trying to bring “wokeism” to fitness! It’s NOT going to work! (4:35) #StrongWomenDeadliftChallenge is one year strong! (18:35) The word is out on the benefits of Justin’s strength training protocols on his student-athletes. (20:49) Don’t make Sal angry! (30:24) Hard versus easy times. (35:24) The ultimate insult to Generation Z. (39:38) Why aren’t we up in arms over these deaths connected to Jeffrey Epstein?! (43:42) Why full-spectrum hemp oil is much more effective than just CBD. (46:20) The ingredients behind Caldera Lab’s “The Good” serum. (51:11) #ListenerLive question #1 - After a massive weight loss and maintaining weight for several months, when is it optimal to go into another cut to lose the last 20 lbs.? (53:15) #ListenerLive question #2 - How can I improve my CrossFit performance? (1:05:22) #ListenerLive question #3 - What should my caloric intake look like running

In this episode Sal, Adam & Justin speak with Dave Dahl about the fascinating series of events that led him to serve 15 years in prison and then to subsequently transform his life as the creator of Dave's Killer Bread, a company which he sold in 2015 for $275 million. What was the impetus behind Dave’s Killer Bread? (2:45) The first transformation in his life that you wouldn’t expect. (5:52) The epiphanies experienced while in prison. (7:58) Why everything should be given to people when they are ready. (13:45) Your mind is EVERYTHING! (15:20) Learning to appreciate the process. (17:01) Embracing the struggle. (19:04) Finding his hidden talent and its impact on the family business. (20:50) Creating something that people want. (29:58) The story of pursuing the idea of Costco. (34:07) You make your own luck. (36:36) Being a four-time loser in the wrong game. (40:43) Being part of others’ transformations. (42:57) How success is purpose. (48:14) Avoiding the hindsight mentality. (50:17) Why everything happens

In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin coach four Pump Heads via Zoom. Mind Pump Fit Tip: One of the best exercises for your lower body is the sled! (3:22) What do men do when they’re alone? (11:05) Another reason why Justin believes his house is haunted. (23:56) The downside of taking Zbiotics. (31:49) Aurelius is obsessed with boobs. (40:02) Interest rates are out of control. (42:21) Why Mind Pump is skeptical about buying real estate in the Metaverse. (43:22) How your microbiome determines if you will get cavities or not. (49:51) #ListenerLive question #1 - What is the best way to train my body after losing a substantial amount of weight? (55:49) #ListenerLive question #2 - How can I add strength training to complement Brazilin Jiu-Jitsu? (1:06:09) #ListenerLive question #3 - What are some ways to correct scapular winging? (1:20:36) #ListenerLive question #4 - What are some strength tips to improve my golf swing? (1:32:08) Related Links/Products Mentioned Ask a question to Mind Pump

In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about how to do drop sets properly, the difference and/or benefits between doing side raises with straight arms vs. bent elbows, the pros and cons of taking a couple weeks off from the gym entirely, and how long one should supplement with Ashwagandha. Mind Pump Fit Tip: Eating a lot of protein can be KILLING your bulk. (3:40) Sal, give the fans what they want. (17:34) Men are pigs. (21:33) When to and not to take a stand as a parent with your children. (28:07) Vuori is CRUSHING the athleisure wear market! (42:27) More Americans today own crypto than savings accounts! (44:58) #Quah question #1 - How do you drop sets properly? (49:21) #Quah question #2 – What's the difference and/or benefits between doing side raises with straight arms vs. bent elbows? (56:16) #Quah question #3 - What are the pros and cons of taking a couple of weeks off from the gym entirely? (1:02:23) #Quah question #4 - How long should I supplement with A

In this episode Sal, Adam & Justin cover how to choose a protein powder and when to eat protein for best results.  Protein, the magical macronutrient. (2:17) Mind Pump’s pivotal moments with protein in their early lifting careers. (4:11) Why the optimal protein intake for your goals is different than the essential amount you need to survive. (9:28) The history of protein. (10:43) The factors you should consider when buying a protein powder. (11:54) #1 – How well do you digest it. (12:51) #2 – The quality of the protein. (19:57) #3 – The flavor. (26:35) #4 – The amino acid profile. (30:57) When is the most optimal time to synthesize protein? (35:17) Related Links/Products Mentioned February Promotion: MAPS Performance and MAPS Aesthetic 50% off!! **Promo code “FEB50” at checkout** Visit PRx Performance for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! Why do we Need Protein? - Mind Pump Blog The Myth of Optimal Protein Intake – Mind Pump Blog Visit Magic Spoon for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listene

In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin coach four Pump Heads via Zoom. Mind Pump Fit Tip: Cortisol can be your friend and foe. (4:39) Does Justin’s house want to destroy itself? (22:40) When your wardrobe causes a scene. (26:06) Adam is a little injury-prone. (27:45) Gymnastics is NOT a spectator sport. (28:25) There is weird stuff that happens in the world. (32:02) Adam on his first NBA VR experience and speculates on the future of the technology. (34:57) Feeling cerebral with Organifi’s Pure. (45:45) New flavor alert from Ned. (46:48) Dad life updates: Baby farts, new milestones, and being comfortable under surveillance. (52:15) #ListenerLive question #1 - Should my calories be higher on the days I train or the days I don’t train? (1:01:59) #ListenerLive question #2 - What is more effective for building muscle, body part splits, or full-body workouts? (1:14:24) #LIstenerLive question #3 - How can I add cardio to a strength training program? (1:27:47) #ListenerLive question #4 - What is

In this episode Sal, Adam & Justin speak with Mike Matthews about the realities of the supplement industry and his new book Muscle For Life. How did the supply-chain shortage affect Legion? (2:42) Why Facebook ads are NOT what they used to be. (5:42) The value of the brand factor. (10:38) The importance of timing. (12:46) The dirty tricks behind how the supplement industries sell products. (16:27) Is the market getting better or worse with weeding out the bad actors? (24:54) The common marketing ploy of taking research and using it to build profits. (34:50) The standards that Legion holds to. (37:38) His predictions on creatine. (45:35) How does Mike structure and scale his Limited Liability Companies (LLCs)? (57:27) The details behind Mike’s latest book and who it is for. (1:05:42) How a good coach will meet someone where they are at. (1:11:45) Mike’s process of analyzing data and distributing it to the masses. (1:13:28) Related Links/Products Mentioned February Promotion: MAPS Performance and MAPS Ae

In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin coach four Pump Heads via Zoom. Mind Pump Fit Tip: When you’re trying to find a good trainer or coach, the most important thing to look at is their EXPERIENCE. Nothing else will tell you more about a trainer than that. (4:22) Religion and diet, what do they have in common? (19:29) Justin’s Valentine’s Day cock block. (24:49) Sal’s new stage of fatherhood. (27:22) Mind Pump’s first cars they drove as kids. (30:19) Sal’s latest addition to his sleep routine. (45:22) How Seed can help improve your gut health. (52:07) Why post-partum should always include physical therapy. (54:13) #ListenerLive question #1 - How can I properly cut for an upcoming bikini show? (59:17) #ListenerLive question #2 - Should I phase or sprinkle in training in different planes of motion to my future client’s programming? (1:18:46) #ListenerLive question #3 - How can I gain muscle and size without gaining body fat? (1:29:49) #ListenerLive question #4 - How can I prevent losing g

In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about the best things to do when taking an active rest day, ways to grow the shoulders and back without the traps getting too big, the best way to attract someone into fitness when they seemingly don’t care, and the “healthiest” choice for alcohol. Mind Pump Fit Tip: Do you want a more youthful hormone profile? Tell your body to build muscle. (3:45) Mind Pump reaches a milestone with their recent trip to Florida. (12:51) The story behind Adam's dirty banana drink. (26:20) Sal shares the latest “father/daughter” adventure day. (30:54) Is Sal off Instagram for good?! (34:45) Mind Pump’s favorite Super Bowl commercials. (37:35) The latest on Sal’s product creation with Organifi. (42:58) Creatine, the next BIG health & wellness longevity supplement. (45:00) Was this the most expensive Super Bowl ever?! (46:39) Defining the laws of physics with the latest advancements in nuclear fusion. (52:59) How Caldera Lab’s face serum

In this episode Sal, Adam & Justin detail how to stretch to improve muscle development, injury prevention, and recovery. If used properly, stretching can amplify your ability to build muscle and sculpt your body. (2:11) How stretching can assist with injury prevention. (3:10) The importance of stretching with purpose. (8:04) How stretching can help improve your range of motion. (9:30) How proper application of stretching will help you bring up lagging body parts. (17:50) How to stretch to maximize the pump. (22:55) How active stretching can speed up recovery. (27:54) Stretching is the ultimate pain reliever. (31:56) Related Links/Products Mentioned February Promotion: MAPS Performance and MAPS Aesthetic 50% off!! **Promo code “FEB50” at checkout** Visit Chili Sleep for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! Which is Best - Mobility or Stretching? - Mind Pump Blog Will Implementing Mobility Exercises Help Increase My Muscle Mass? - Mind Pump Blog Is Warming Up Before A Workout Necessary? - Mind

In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin coach four Pump Heads via Zoom. Mind Pump Fit Tip: Sometimes you can lose weight on the scale and STILL get fatter! (4:25) A study linking more sleep to increased fat loss. (20:54) Adam’s supplement stack to stay healthy. (26:36) Mind Pump Recommends, The Tinder Swindler on Netflix. (34:00) Is this the end of Mind Pump on social media? (42:43) The results when Sal takes too many supplements. (46:43) What to expect with your Butcher Box subscription. (50:32) What’s the deal with the big toe shoe Reebok?! (52:51) Adam finally doesn’t care. (57:13) Sal, welcome to having a nice car. (58:47) #ListenerLive question #1 - Can you share any insight on the myostatin inhibitor, YK11? (1:01:38) #ListenerLive question #2 - Any tips for increasing my appetite if I’m having trouble bulking due to my faster metabolism? (1:12:00) #ListenerLive question #3 - How can I boost my slower metabolism after a massive weight loss? (1:23:10) #ListenerLive question #4 - How c

In this episode Sal, Adam & Justin cover how to train for size and how to train for strength. The common misconception between training for size versus strength. (2:21) Why it is most likely you need to train a different way to see different results. (4:44) The importance of the central nervous system in this conversation. (6:37) How there is a way to get stronger without gaining a lot of size. (9:30) General rules or principles speaking to these two individuals. (11:01) Change your exercise selection or programming to seek novelty. (11:07) Manipulate rep ranges to maximize your desired outcome. (16:11) Focus on your rest periods. (21:57) Have an open mind. (24:35) Concentrate on the intent of the movement. (27:21) Eat in a surplus for size and strength. (30:35) The value in going through cycles of both. (33:53) The MAPS programs recommended for each individual over a course of a year. (34:54) Related Links/Products Mentioned February Promotion: MAPS Performance and MAPS Aesthetic 50% off!! **Promo

In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin coach four Pump Heads via Zoom. Mind Pump Fit Tip: Your knee pain often has NOTHING to do with the knees. (3:43) Justin’s massive parenting mistake. (11:47) Aging, identity crisis, and the dangers of fame. (14:29) How 30% of gyms have been closed permanently since the beginning of the pandemic. (27:25) NCI, the king of online coaching. (32:47) Understanding the risk management of your daily decisions. (35:57) The guy’s underwhelming chef dinner experience. (39:05) Mind Pump addresses the Joe Rogan controversy. (43:57) How GoFundMe did the Canadian truckers dirty. (53:18) What is an NFT rug pull? (54:55) Is North Korea funding its missile projects with crypto? (57:39) #ListenerLive question #1 - What are your thoughts on nootropics, like choline and piracetam, to eliminate brain fog? (1:00:37) #ListenerLive question #2 - What are some hacks to stay consistent with my workouts? (1:13:24) #ListenerLive question #3 - What are some ways to alleviate knee

In this episode of Quah (Q&A), Sal, Adam, & Justin coach four Pump Heads on stomach vacuums, selecting the proper weight for your lifts, eating one meal a day, and more. Mind Pump Fit Tip: The BEST fat-burning supplement, BY FAR, is creatine. (3:46) The Mind Pump family fitness challenge is brought to you by Organifi. (21:53) The delicate balance of having a healthy relationship with money. (27:10) Dad life updates with the guys: Your kids asking if you’re famous, my dad is stronger than your dad, and new phases of growth. (32:20) Vuori, making you look good inside and outside the gym. (45:13) Another animal study showing chronic use of THC can lower testosterone. (47:54) The unintended consequences of lockdowns. (51:02) Is YouTube bigger than Netflix?! (54:46) #Quah question #1 – What training frequency should be applied towards stomach vacuums? Should they be done daily or have a few rest days in between? (59:11) #Quah question #2 – For beginning lifters, how do we figure out what weight to start w