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In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin coach three Pump Heads via Zoom. Mind Pump Fit Tip: The 5 Secret Workout Program Hacks for Maximum Gains. (1:51) Red light to improve your brain. (23:56) Sal’s relation to a Pope! (27:47) Andrew Tate vs. Aubrey Marcus: Why they are bad for young males. (34:03) Fitness is an INCREDIBLE vehicle to help break substance abuse. (44:45) Muscle worship. (46:47) Has technology really benefited us? (54:11) #ListenerLive question #1 – When I’m dedicating time in the gym to mobility work, should I focus only on the limited side or is it better to split the work 50/50 between both sides? Or something in between? (1:02:53) #ListenerLive question #2 – What advice do you have for raising kids to have a healthy relationship with food? (1:15:49) #ListenerLive question #3 – How do I break out of this fear of not looking how I want? Or break free from my bondage to the gym? (1:33:19) Related Links/Products Mentioned Ask a question to Mind Pump,

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: Ten Ways to Dramatically Improve Workout Consistency. (1:31) One of the EASIEST ways to bump protein and cut calories. (27:47) When you have kids, it’s not about you and it’s about them. (31:01) Make Orwell fiction again. (37:07) Diet is religion. (39:01) Exercise and depression. (42:01) Green Juice makes you feel good. (52:17) #Quah question #1 – I love your guys' programs. I do see people comment about how Arnold presses are a terrible movement. I do see you guys have them in your programming. How do you feel about the negative comments towards that exercise? (54:54) #Quah question #2 – What is the ideal mindset to have for people starting their health and fitness journey? (58:21) #Quah question #3 – What is something I can do during long rest periods? I want to avoid phones as much as I can, only tracking

How Undereating is Making You Fat and Unhealthy Why this is frustrating for the average person. (1:21) 8 Ways Undereating is Making You Fat and Unhealthy #1 - You lose weight, but half is muscle. (3:58) #2 - You can’t recover from workouts. (8:44) #3 - Performance sucks. (11:15) #4 - Sleep is affected negatively. (13:11) #5 - More likely to be depressed and anxious. (14:27) #6 - Nutrient deficiencies. (16:53) #7 - Hormone imbalances. (18:51) #8 - Leads to eventual binging. (21:32) Related Links/Products Mentioned Visit Manukora for the exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! ** Code MINDPUMP and save up to 31% plus $25 worth of free gifts with the Starter Kit! ** July Special: MAPS Split or Anabolic Metabolism Bundle 50% off! ** Code JULY50 at checkout ** Average Grip Strength in Men and Women Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources

In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin coach three Pump Heads via Zoom. Mind Pump Fit Tip: The 4 Secret Hacks for Superhuman Strength. (2:08) The benefits of egg protein. (27:04) This is 40. (31:22) Hours of fun and activity for your kids! (37:56) Mind Pump Recommends Parenting: Getting It Right book. (40:54) Probiotics for better performance. (52:18) The most tone-deaf group of individuals. (57:07) #ListenerLive question #1 – Is there any value in borrowing volume to lagging body parts in a cut? (1:05:51) #ListenerLive question #2 – If you were me (pivoting away from CrossFit), what program/practices would you recommend? (1:17:55) #ListenerLive question #3 – Given my low cortisol, hormonal profile, and goal of body recomposition (not weight loss), what MAPS program would you recommend? How should I adjust training frequency or volume to support recovery, cortisol balance, and lean muscle gain without overshooting it? (1:25:46) Related Links/Products Mentioned Ask

Top 7 Underrated Supplements Top 7 Underrated Supplements. (1:11) #1 - Vitamin D. (50%) take 2000-4000iu. (2:01) #2 - Vitamin k2. (97%) 100micrograms a day. (8:48) #3 - NAC. 600-1800mgs a day. (11:52) #4 - Berberine. 500mgs 3x day w/food. (13:23) #5 - Glycine. Take before bed on an empty stomach. (15:34) #6 - Choline. 500-2000mgs a day. (17:04) #7 - Grape seed extract. 100-300mgs daily. (21:18) Related Links/Products Mentioned Visit MASSZYMES by biOptimizers for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Code MINDPUMP10 at checkout for 10% off any order. ** July Special: MAPS Split or Anabolic Metabolism Bundle 50% off! ** Code JULY50 at checkout ** Vitamin D Supplementation Improves Pathological Complete Response in Breast Cancer Patients Undergoing Neoadjuvant Chemotherapy: A Randomized Clinical Trial Vitamin D and Calcium for the Prevention of Fracture: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis Vitamin D supplementation to prevent acute respiratory infections: systematic revi

In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin coach four Pump Heads via Zoom. Mind Pump Fit Tip: Top 9 Exercises for Each Body Part Based on EMG Research. (1:49) Addressing price concerns of the face serum from Caldera. (26:20) When Elmo gets hacked! (28:07) It’s getting wild out there on social media. (29:54) Shout out to the John Delony Show. (32:23) Horrific surrogate situation. (37:03) How inactive are we that our brains are atrophying? (43:42) Prediabetes in teens. (45:23) ‘Feral Summer’ trend. (48:33) Green juice to reduce inflammation. (57:04) #ListenerLive question #1 – Any advice for losing weight without taking phentermine? (59:29) #ListenerLive question #2 – From your perspective of high school programming, how do you think I should move forward with a very morbidly obese student? (1:10:52) #ListenerLive question #3 –  What program would be the best to optimize my benefits with my new hormone protocol? (1:28:03) #ListenerLive question #4 – How do you approa

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: 9 Reasons Getting Stronger is the Best Physical Pursuit. (1:58) The different stages of raising a child. (24:07) The ultimate nootropic, methylene blue. (42:27) Peeing outside. (48:16) Sauna/hot tub and sodium. (50:01) When your hormones are feeling REALLY good. (52:06) Kids say the darndest things. (56:00) #Quah question #1 – What are your thoughts on day-long workouts? I work from home most days, and I like to spread my workout throughout the day. (57:45) #Quah question #2 – How to break through plateaus? I've been stuck on preacher curls, among other exercises, for two months. (1:02:39) #Quah question #3 – I’m about as beginner as a beginner can get when it comes to lifting, to the point that I don’t know how to get started, and I have no clue what my baseline is. Do I just go to the weight bench and thro

 5 Easy Steps to Lose 15 lbs. in 60 Days 5 Easy Steps to Lose 15 lbs. in 60 Days. (1:24) #1 - Only eat real food. (3:36) #2 - Eat target body weight in protein and eat it first. (6:30) #3 - Eat sitting, with no distractions. (10:42) #4 – Full-body strength training 2-3 days a week. (14:19) #5 - Walk 10 mins after every meal. (17:20) Related Links/Products Mentioned Unlock sharper focus and support long-term brain health with Ketone-IQ—clean brain fuel for deep work, mental clarity, and sustained energy with no crash. Get 30% off your subscription, plus a free gift with your second shipment at https://ketone.com/MINDPUMP July Special: MAPS Split or Anabolic Metabolism Bundle 50% off! ** Code JULY50 at checkout ** Mind Pump #2437: What Happens to Your Body When You Quit Ultra-Processed Foods for 30 Days Mind Pump #2602: The Top Meats, Fruits & Veggies for Muscle Gain & Fat Loss Mind Pump #2450: The Smartest Way to Use Protein to Burn Fat & Build Muscle Mind Pump #2402:

In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin coach four Pump Heads via Zoom. Mind Pump Fit Tip: 10 Signs You May Benefit from Hormone Therapy. (2:26) Justin’s NASCAR experience. (27:41) To share or not to share. (36:51) Incredible brain studies using Brain.fm. (41:52) This is not financial advice. (48:00) Cannabinoids and heart health. (51:13) #ListenerLive question #1 – How can I heal my relationship with food? (57:27) #ListenerLive question #2 – Is there any difference in strength results between a conventional back squat compared to using the safety squat bar? (1:12:42) #ListenerLive question #3 – What are the signs your calories are too low? (1:16:39) #ListenerLive question #4 – What program should I run after going through the RGB bundle? (1:30:09) Related Links/Products Mentioned Ask a question to Mind Pump, live! Email: live@mindpumpmedia.com Visit Brain.fm for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners. ** Get 30 days of free access to science-backed music. **

Over 40 Muscle Building & Fat Loss Shortcuts with Stan Efferding The impact of ‘island time’ on his overall health. (3:16) Shakes are for fakes, eat steaks! (11:55) Supplementation vs whole foods. (16:22) Busting cholesterol myths. (18:18) Energy intake versus energy expenditure with weight loss. (19:48) The components of lifting responsibly as you age. (25:14) Doing the least amount as possible to elicit the most amount of change. (39:08) The benefits of isometrics. (44:21) Eliminating junk volume. (53:19) The value trigger sessions. (58:03) His attitude toward sodium. (1:00:30) Peptide intervention: The good, the bad, and the ugly. (1:12:54) Related Links/Products Mentioned Visit Seed for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Promo code 25MINDPUMP at checkout for 25% off your first month’s supply of Seed’s DS-01® Daily Synbiotic** July Special: MAPS Split or Anabolic Metabolism Bundle 50% off! ** Code JULY50 at checkout ** Vertical Diet | By Stan Efferding Who

In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin coach four Pump Heads via Zoom. Mind Pump Fit Tip: The 8 Best Carbs for Bodybuilding. (1:45) Will consuming a protein shake before bed disrupt your sleep? (17:51) Invest in your sleep! (22:37) Hyper-domesticated men. (27:17) The oldest mention of progressive resistance. (41:34) Wolverine stack for quick recovery. (44:31) Obscure combat sports. (53:56) #ListenerLive question #1 – Is there any way to make progress from strength training on 5-6 hours of sleep? (1:03:37) #ListenerLive question #2 – Is this what it looks like, or is there a way that I can get leaner? Or do I keep learning the lessons and the leanness will come? (1:16:53) #ListenerLive question #3 – Can you provide any insight on my recent forearm and shoulder pain before I see a physical therapist? (1:31:22) #ListenerLive question #4 – How should I train while doing a degree that includes quite a bit of sports and endurance too? (1:38:55) Related Links/Products Men

Mind Pump Fit Tip: 6 Data-Backed Reasons Why Becoming a Father is a Hack. (1:37) Tech addiction and the downstream effects on your brain. (28:47) 10 reasons why people go to rehab. (36:22) AI worship. (39:21) Kids say the darndest things. (43:53) Bullish on Bitcoin. (49:37) Hustles experienced. (51:57) Elite Trainer Academy Podcast. (53:29) #Quah question #1 – I keep seeing female fitness influencers show off their flat stomachs and basketball-sized booties while telling social media how this look is attainable. But is it really? I have always noticed with my own body that when my waist becomes more snatched, my glutes begin to shrink. So, how can I or anyone else achieve that basketball-sized booty while attaining a flat stomach at the same time? (56:31) #Quah question #2 – How often should I change my routine? Should it be a complete overhaul or a change to a specific exercise? (1:00:17) #Quah question #3 – Are belt squats as beneficial as barbell squats? (1:04:45) #Quah question #4

The Top 10 Posture Fixing Techniques Why it’s NECESSARY to strengthen good posture. (0:57) The Top 10 Posture Fixing Techniques #1 - Seated rows. (8:30) #2 - Prone cobra. (11:01) #3 - Static stretching of the pecs/delts. (12:17) #4 - Standing straight arm pulldown. (15:42) #5 - Farmer walks. (17:15) #6 - Planks with posterior tilt. (18:13) #7 - Physio ball crunches. (21:27) #8 - Thread the needle. (24:22) #9 - Hip bridge. (26:21) #10 - Child’s pose with reach. (28:22) Related Links/Products Mentioned Visit Vuori Clothing for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! ** No code to receive 20% off your first order. ** July Special: MAPS Split or Anabolic Metabolism Bundle 50% off! ** Code JULY50 at checkout ** Mind Pump TV - YouTube – Find all exercises listed above Ask Mind Pump Trainer Bonus Series Episode 3: Assessments That Sell Training How to do a PROPER Plank Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources  

In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin coach four Pump Heads via Zoom. Mind Pump Fit Tip: 5 Ways Your Emotions Are Making You Fat and Unhealthy and How to Fix Them. (2:30) Is there zero need for billionaires? (26:23) Dead internet theory. (34:00) Stop it with the Epstein nonsense. (37:15) Fake vs. real creatine gummies. (38:57) Shock and awe. (43:53) The BEST home gym you can have. (52:40) Technique vs. strength. (54:25) #ListenerLive question #1 – If I were to switch my training over to a functional bodybuilding style approach, how would I go about trying to maintain as much muscle mass as I can that I’ve built over the past 8 years? (59:10) #ListenerLive question #2 – Any insight you all can provide on why I continuously pull/strain my calf muscles? (1:09:48) #ListenerLive question #3 – How can I get my efforts to match my results? (1:21:57) #ListenerLive question #4 – What did I do wrong when running MAPS Anabolic, and how did I manage to screw it up so badly? (

 Ten Lessons for the Fitness Entrepreneur Ten Lessons for the Fitness Entrepreneur #1 - Embrace Failure as a Teacher. (1:21) #2 - Focus on Customer Needs. (4:52) #3   Start Small, Scale Smart. (7:20) #4 - Build a Strong Team. (11:08) #5 - Cash Flow is King. (14:02) #6 - Adapt to Change. (18:55) #7 - Network Relentlessly. (23:49) #8 - Prioritize Time Management. (28:09) #9 - Stay Resilient. (33:07) #10 - Keep Learning. (37:10) Related Links/Products Mentioned Visit Legion Athletics for the exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! ** Code MINDPUMP for 20% off your first order (new customers) and double rewards points for existing customers. ** July Special: MAPS Split or Anabolic Metabolism Bundle 50% off! ** Code JULY50 at checkout ** Mind Pump #1595: Your Ideas Suck… How to be an Entrepreneur With Netflix Co-Founder Marc Randolph Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources People Mentioned Marc Randolph (@MarcRandolph)  Instagram  

In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin coach four Pump Heads via Zoom. Mind Pump Fit Tip: The 5 Reasons Why People Can’t Stop Fasting. (1:51) Why Sal doesn’t want to do his upcoming YouTube series. (21:47) The MOST powerful skin regeneration protocol. (32:22) Hidden gems in animated films. (35:44) What a terrible accident. (38:41) The pressures of teen dating and the delicate tackling of it as a parent. (41:00) The neuropsychology of raising children. (49:38) Guess Who? (55:52) Zbiotics customer testimonials. (57:33) #ListenerLive question #1 – How would I go about correcting rib flare? (1:03:28) #ListenerLive question #2 – Is diet the thing that is holding me back from building muscle more than the programming? (1:08:33) #ListenerLive question #3 – What's the best way to figure out how much weight to lift when in a deficit? Finally, if I only use MAPS 15 for the rest of my life, will I receive all the benefits I need, or do I need to switch up my programs? (1:18:2

In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin coach four Pump Heads via Zoom. Mind Pump Fit Tip: 5 Proven Ways to Age SLOWER. (1:43) The older you get the faster you age. (28:25) Would you trade wisdom to go back 10 years? (30:00) Roasting a “puke” trainer. (33:42) The EXPLOSION of the peptide market. (37:25) Will AI replace doctors? (43:37) A product SO good, it ruined that whole category for you. (51:51) Pink Pony Club. (53:29) #Quah question #1 – Should you add more weight or do more reps? (59:06) #Quah question #2 – I’ve heard you guys say protein is hit or miss daily, it’s not a weekly average. Why? If I hit 150G one day, 250G the next, for an average of 200G per day, why does that not work? (1:04:21) #Quah question #3 – I keep seeing that taking Baking Soda before you work out will give you bigger pumps. Is there any truth to this? I’m worried instead of getting bigger pumps it’s going to be bigger dumps. (1:06:25) #Quah question #4 – Any tips for hitting all heads

Summer Stack — The Best Supplement + Program Combos for Results Summer Stack — The Best Supplement + Program Combos for Specific Results. (1:31) #1 - For muscle mass: Whey protein + creatine. (4:51) Program: MAPS Anabolic #2 - For targeted sculpting: Essential amino acids (for calorie restriction), creatine, and whey protein. (10:21) Program: MAPS Symmetry  #3 - For mobility: Omega 3s + water. (17:19) Program: MAPS Prime Pro #4 - For athletic performance: Creatine, caffeine, and beetroot powder. (23:18) Program: MAPS Performance #5 - Stress reduction: Ashwagandha + magnesium. (27:00) Program: MAPS 15 #6 - Fat loss: Green tea extract (EGCG) + essential amino acids. (31:10) Program: MAPS HIIT Related Links/Products Mentioned Visit Our Place for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Promo code MINDPUMP at checkout to receive 10% off sitewide. Our Place offers a 100-day trial with free shipping and returns. ** Special Promotion: Summer Stack ** 50% off the selected MAPS pro

In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin coach four Pump Heads via Zoom. Mind Pump Fit Tip: What is the perfect amount of exercise, steps, and diet? (2:10) Outsource thinking, and your brain stops thinking. (21:43) AI is getting insubordinate. (30:19) It’s BBQ season! (32:48) Things that are accepted, but should be considered scams. (35:33) Sal has a good experience with the local cops. (40:52) Creatine and kids. (44:50) iPad vs. TV. (45:47) Mello your sleep. (53:42) #ListenerLive question #1 – How do you define a good night’s sleep? (57:31) #ListenerLive question #2 – I have significant pain in my wrists when completing barbell front squats. How can I fix this issue? (1:02:57) #ListenerLive question #3 – I’m feeling great at 48. What should I focus on to continue progressing and staying healthy well into my 50s and beyond? Any tips for keeping it fun and sustainable for the long term?  (1:09:22) #ListenerLive question #4 – How do I keep pushing forward in a way th

Secrets from a Top Trainer Jordan Syatt If you’re here to make money, you are in the wrong profession. (2:00) What motivated his recent content for children? (7:51) The nuance surrounding all the recent Government health policies. (17:40) GLP-1s: A cultural moment. (21:28) Will trainers be obsolete when we have medical interventions to solve these issues? (24:32) The value of the struggle and challenge. (26:25) His greatest source of purpose. (30:52) Greatest challenges with parenting. (36:33) Family comes first. (38:44) Tackling nutrition with your kids. (40:39) Work/life balance. (43:39) The value of loaded stretching for longevity. (49:21) The next big trend. (1:01:42) Don’t eat like an asshole. (1:04:17) Related Links/Products Mentioned Get your free Sample Pack with any “drink mix” purchase! Find your favorite LMNT flavor, or share it with a friend. Try LMNT totally risk-free. If you don’t like it, give it away to a salty friend and we’ll give you your money back, no quest