Mind Pump: Raw Fitness Truth

In this episode, Sal, Adam & Justin cover the most effective butt building exercises. Why is the butt a muscle that everyone focuses on? (2:54) The challenges people face in building their butt. (6:44) The reasons why your butt is NOT responding. (9:23) The importance of frequency and emphasizing the RIGHT exercises. (16:40) The Best Exercises You Can Do to Develop the Perfect Butt.  #1 – Barbell Hip Thrust. (24:46) #2 – Barbell Back Squat. (27:33) #3 – Deadlift Variations. (30:28) #4 – Good Mornings. (36:33) #5 – Spilt Stance Variations. (37:52) #6 – Single Leg Variations. (41:23) Related Links/Products Mentioned Special Promotion: Build Your Butt Bundle - 50% off! **Promo code - “BUTT50” at checkout**    Visit Four Sigmatic for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Code “mindpump” at checkout What To Do About Lagging Body Parts – Mind Pump Blog Sleepy Butt Syndrome is Why Your Butt Won’t Grow – Mind Pump Blog Don't Make These Mistakes When You Squat – Mind Pump TV 3 Best Secrets - How To Ma

In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about whether fasted cardio really makes a difference, the effect former steroid or growth hormone use has on your current muscle growth, the benefits in adding bands or chains on the big 3, and whether getting a pump does anything for hypertrophy. Startling statistics for the US Fitness Industry from 2020. (4:10) Mind Pump Investments: Mindbody acquisition, supply/demand chain issues, and the state of the market. (6:17) Proud son moment for Sal. (12:49) Mind Pump’s go-to bedtime regimen with Organifi’s Gold Juice. (16:18) Justin’s run-in with Pavel Tsatsouline, and the pros/cons of certifications. (17:56) Shout out to Kim Constable, aka the Sculpted Vegan. (28:19) A study shows that women who eat more animal protein have more muscle than women who don’t. (29:46) An update on the Resistance Training Revolution. (32:36) Demi Lovato, stay in your lane. (35:54) Joe Rogan roasts Dr. Sanjay Gupta. (38:51) Vuori is KILLING it! (

In this episode, Sal, Adam & Justin speak with former CrossFit champion and gym owner Jason Khalipa about the challenges of running gyms during shutdowns and ongoing uncertainty. Unpacking the pivots made since the beginning of the pandemic? (1:50) Utilizing their likeness with their license program. (5:25) What were the biggest differences he saw from the various government mandates? (8:22) How did he handle this personally? (12:43) Has he noticed a rebound effect in his businesses? (18:13) How people don’t realize what they had until it’s gone. (21:33) The steep learning curve of digital fitness space. (24:03) What is he most proud of? (28:09) Was he surprised what happened with Greg Glassman? (32:28) Does he believe the perception has changed surrounding the CrossFit brand? (34:27) What markets should we keep an eye on? (40:00) How can the fitness space better communicate the benefits of being healthy and fit? (41:18) How fitness teaches you micro adversity. (46:30) Does he see a business in teaching

In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer four Pump Head questions via Zoom. What new supplement is Sal taking? (4:49) The guys break down Olympia weekend 2021. (10:40) Is Tyson Fury the GOAT? (14:44) What day hasn’t been hijacked? (17:00) How the waiting room experiment is an example of ‘woke’ culture today. (21:55) Why you can sell nearly anything if you make it sound good. (25:54) Public Goods has it all! (26:57) Should one compete in bodybuilding? (28:25) Yes, there are now VR strip clubs. (32:43) What is Mind Pump watching? (37:12) The high school football update with Justin. (40:31) Gavin Newsom, what is your desired outcome? (45:47) #Quah question #1 – How do you increase a bariatric patient’s metabolism? (52:59) #Quah question #2 – What program would you recommend for an Olympic weightlifting athlete who is looking to reduce her volume of training without gaining weight? (1:09:19) #Quah question #3 – Is there a way to build muscle and drop body fat while maintaining the same

In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about why Iron Man athletes are muscular even though they do excessive cardio, the best way to even out the quads, how long to stick to a program, and whether HMB is worth it. How extreme overtraining can be terrible to your body. (3:23) Luna Physical Therapy is here to disrupt the space. (14:57) Mind Pump’s ultimate goal is to save the world! (22:04) Mind Pump Investments: What is the main goal of the guy's side investments? (24:13) Dave Chappelle is the GOAT. (28:02) What is the financial impact of Tesla HQ heading to Texas? (35:47) What an ex-Google executive thinks about A.I. (39:26) Are we genetically engineering pigs?! (43:03) How blue-light blocking glasses may help with anxiety. (45:56) Adam doubles down on his robot theory. (47:50) #Quah question #1 - Why are Iron Man athletes muscular even though they do excessive cardio? (54:13) #Quah question #2 – What is the best way to even out the quads? (1:00:51) #Quah ques

In this episode Sal, Adam & Justin go over 21 of their best tips as chosen by their private forum. Mind Pump’s 21 Best Tips. (1:47) #1 – Conduct Full Body Workouts. (2:30) #2 – Stop 2-3 Reps Short of Failure. (4:27) #3 – Speed Up Recovery by Movement. (6:50) #4 – Sort the Silverware Before you Start the Dishwasher. (9:39) #5 – Do What you are Not Doing. (11:21) #6 – Stop Working Out and Start Practicing. (15:17) #7 – Stop Doing so Much Cardio. (20:06) #8 – Understand the Concept of Reverse Dieting. (23:38) #9 – Men, Sit Down When you Pee at Night. (26:25) #10 – Prime your Body before you Workout. (28:26) #11 – Apply Mini Cuts and Mini Bulks. (33:02) #12 – Chase Health, Aesthetics will Follow. (36:12) #13 – Eat for How Foods Make you Feel. (40:14) #14 – Focus on the Big Rocks. (44:09) #15 – Women Should Bulk. (46:41) #16 – It Depends... (48:49) #17 – More is Not Always Better. (50:48) #18 – Quit Measuring Success by the Scale. (54:49) #19 – Don't Buy a Horse for Your Family if you Can’t Afford it. (58:38)

In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about the best way to progress to a full unassisted pistol squat, developing quads when you are glute dominant or glutes when you are quad dominant, spiking insulin before the gym or after the workout, and the quality of carnivore/meat based protein powders. Ben Greenfield, Captain Springboard and Pseudoscience. (5:17) What is semen retention, and are there any benefits? (15:34) What message are we trying to send our children? (18:55) Attack of the fruit flies! (22:25) X-men, no more? (24:16) Woman's depression was cured by targeted electrical brain stimulation, a first, pioneered by UCSF researchers. (25:57) Alarming news with Sal: US homicides increased 30% in 2020. (31:23) Rad is coming back to theaters! (33:53) Irresponsible purchases with Mind Pump. (36:10) Your worst fans are usually the people closest to you. (44:26) #Quah question #1 – What is the best way to progress to a full unassisted pistol squat? (49:24) #Qua

In this episode Sal, Adam & Justin speak with Dr. Gad Saad, a Lebanese-Canadian evolutionary psychologist and professor, and the author of The Parasitic Mind. His journey to the field of evolutionary psychology. (1:42) Is it hard to do what he does in this current climate? (3:28) The consequences of ignoring the biological drivers of our behaviors. (5:45) Why the equality of outcomes is cancer on the human spirit. (9:49) How much of our biology drives our culture? (12:30) Do men have a greater desire for sexual variety than women? (15:00) What are the arguments for monogamy? (20:21) Where does he see the greatest pushback for his field of study? (22:38) How closely connected is our biological sex from our gender? (29:54) His take on the pros and cons of social media. (31:50) Is cancel culture a dangerous thing we should look out for? (35:20) Where does postmodernism come from? (40:24) Are we seeing the inevitable collapse of western society? (51:33) Dr. Gad Saad, too difficult to cancel? (54:00) What ma

In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer four Pump Head questions via Zoom. Breaking down the debate surrounding calories in versus calories out. (4:18) What is Mind Pump watching on TV? (15:20) Elon Musk is a gangster. (20:30) Fun Facts with Justin: Send your ashes into orbit for a funeral in space. (22:10) Magic Spoon is a customer favorite! (26:21) Sal is OBSESSED with Paleo Valley’s bone broth protein powder. (27:33) Joby Aviation, a company to keep your eye on. (28:40) Why are men always doing something crazy to their genitals? (35:32) Travel tales with Mind Pump. (37:53) #Quah question #1 – Any advice on how to adjust my diet and training while working through an elimination diet? (46:26) #Quah question #2 – Can you break down and explain the reasoning behind the high number of reps and volume in MAPS Performance? (1:00:15) #Quah question #3 – How can I continue to build muscle and get my metabolism to respond after going through menopause? (1:09:25) #Quah question #4 – How ca

In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about whether cardio kills muscle gains, the benefits of supersets, the importance of following a program rather than improvising or instinctively training, and why fitness isn’t selfish. Yes, Butcher Box has packages to celebrate National Taco Day! (4:05) A professor explains marketing to MBA students. (6:51) The guys share their most impactful teachers growing up. (9:08) Improving your quality of life by optimizing your hormones. (14:24) Bob Munden, the fastest draw in the world. (21:25) What is going on with Facebook, and should the Government regulators get involved? (25:18) The conspiracy theory surrounding Patent W02020606. (33:02) Getting caught by your kids. (38:44) The latest arms race between the US and Russia is frightening. (45:40) Caldera is one amazing product! (48:00) #Quah question #1 – Does cardio kill muscle gains? (55:37) #Quah question #2 – Besides saving time, what are the benefits of supersets? (1:02:

In this episode, Sal, Adam & Justin speak with economist Peter Linneman. Although it seems like inflation is getting out of hand, Peter lays out why he thinks it is not as worrisome as it may appear. Why are we seeing supply chain shortages today? (1:59) How do you explain the soaring housing market?! (7:52) What to watch out for in the current economic climate. (14:15) Where would be the best places to invest/grow your money? (19:13) What industries should we keep an eye on? (23:38) As income goes up, so does spending. (29:40) The great advantage of affordable housing. (34:21) Why the Fed has been terrible at predicting its own interest rates. (36:54) Floating or fixed mortgages? (38:50) His favorite places in the US to invest in real estate. (42:00) Related Links/Products Mentioned October Promotion: MAPS Anabolic and NO BS 6-Pack Formula – Get Both for $59.99!    Visit Chili Sleep for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! Mind Pump #1580: Economy Crash 2021 With Peter Linneman What Happened

In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about flexing or tensing while lifting vs. just moving the weight, whether a lot of people are overdoing it with diet and exercise, if there is any truth regarding somatotype, and their thoughts on grounding or earthing. Why everyone should squat. (6:56) The many benefits of Felix Gray products for your eye health.  (15:21) Metal Education with Justin Andrews. (19:08) Strange Science News with Sal: Tiny flying machines that monitor the environment. (37:28) Ancient footprints suggest humans lived in the Americas earlier than once thought. (42:08) Sal’s obsession with Organifi’s Pumpkin Spice is real. (44:08) What is Mind Pump currently watching? (45:02) The more muscle you have, the better your survivability from infection and disease. (48:58) Mind Pump is NOT anti-cardio. (50:59) #Quah question #1 – Are you supposed to flex or tense while lifting, or just move the weight? (54:43) #Quah question #2 – Do you find that a lot

In this episode Sal, Adam & Justin cover eight ways exercise improves anxiety and depression. See a clip at bodybuilding.com The MOST important effects of proper exercise. (2:01) The #1 reason why you are consistent in health and training. (7:00) Startling statistics surrounding depression and anxiety. (8:58) Eight Ways Proper Exercise Improves Depression and Anxiety. (12:53) #1 – Changes the chemicals in the brain. (13:04) #2 – Encourages your hormonal health. (18:47) #3 – Forces you to be present. (21:50) #4 – Empowers you to feel stronger. (26:49) #5 – Changes your relationship to the physical effects of anxiety, fear, and pain. (32:10) #6 – Develop a better relationship with medication. (36:08) #7 – It gets easier as you get better and more experienced. (37:37) #8 - Accept your body for what it is. (39:01) Related Links/Products Mentioned October Promotion: MAPS Anabolic and NO BS 6-Pack Formula – Get Both for $59.99!    Visit Drink LMNT for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! Facts &

In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer four Pump Head questions via Zoom. How there is a bit of permanence when it comes to resistance training. (4:27) Dad life with the guys. (11:23) Can young blood rejuvenate the old? (15:13) The 411 on vampire bats. (17:39) Strange News with Sal. (20:18) The MANY factors that go into running a successful company. (23:26) The criteria of what your future robot should do. (29:43) Sal, the supplement king. (32:09) The potential game-changing benefits of having your hormones checked. (34:32) The benefits of red light therapy on the body. (37:08) #Quah question #1 – How can I maintain my gymnastic abilities while trying to build muscle? (41:47) #Quah question #2 – How can I gauge changes in my workout programming before I move on? (53:48) #Quah question #3 – Is it possible to build muscle when you’re on a diet with restricted protein intake? (1:05:58) #Quah question #4 – How can I increase my calories and build muscle, while maintaining my gut healt

In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about how men get jacked in prison if they are not eating in a calorie surplus, good glute exercises to build the butt, bench pressing with feet off the floor, and how the Mind Pump founders connected and decided to start the show. Adam addresses the haters in his DM’s. (4:41) The difference between discipline and motivation. Plus, the importance of having a trust circle. (7:42) Another example countering the risk of consuming too much dairy fat. (28:34) Dairy or nut milk with your Organifi Gold Juice? (32:52) Mind Pump Recommends, Star Wars: Visions and What If…? on Disney+. (38:03) Another glowing review for the benefits of Caldera. (40:33) What is the deal with vaccine mandates and the Black Lives Matter (BLM) movement? (42:10) #Quah question #1 – How do men get jacked in prison if they are not eating in a calorie surplus? (50:20) #Quah question #2 – What are some good glute exercises to build the butt? (58:01) #Quah qu

In this episode Sal, Adam & Justin discuss nine ways to increase your overhead press. The overhead press, the squat of the upper body. (1:57) Is the overhead press more neglected than the squat? (5:44) The biggest mistakes made with the overhead press. (9:14) Mind Pump Reminiscences: The evolution of their overhead press. (12:13) Nine Ways to Increase your Overhead Press.  #1 – Practice it often. (14:25) #2 – Utilize Overhead Carries. (19:37) #3 – The Z Press. (22:07) #4 – The Bottoms Up Press. (27:24) #5 – The Push Press. (31:58) #6 – Loaded Rotational Exercises. (38:00) #7 – Rear Delt Exercises. (43:38) #8 – Work on Overall Mobility. (47:02) #9 – Build a Strong and Stable Core. (50:41) Related Links/Products Mentioned September Promotion: MAPS Performance and MAPS Suspension 50% off!   **Promo code “SEPTEMBER50” at checkout** Visit ZBiotics for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! Stop Working Out And Start Practicing – Mind Pump Blog Improve Your Overhead Press & Build Your Shoulders wit

In this episode, Sal, Adam, & Justin discuss the Best Way to Get a Flat Stomach, the Importance of Time Under Tension for Building Muscle, the Benefits of Short Intermittent Workouts Throughout the Day & More When trainers make up anatomy. (4:18) Fat morality: It is moral to be healthy or be overweight? (7:05) Mind Pump’s best B-movies of all time. (11:46) There is nothing worse than when your kid is sick. (17:24) The trouble with Chantix. (25:31) What is wrong with everybody! (30:28) How many domain names do Mind Pump own?! (36:29) All the dishwashing tips you need to know. (40:55) The tales of Adam’s nosey neighbor. (44:26) How NED has infiltrated the Di Stefano households. (48:42) Path Water is taking over! (51:02) The evolution of urinals. (55:03) #Quah question #1 – What is the best way to get a flat stomach? (58:22) #Quah question #2 – How much of a factor is time under tension in relation to building muscle? (1:04:33) #Quah question #3 – Is it overkill to take my resistance bands to work and d

In this episode Sal, Adam & Justin speak with Palak Shah, co-founder and head of clinical services for Luna, a revolutionary at-home physical therapy provider that is disrupting the industry. What is physical therapy and what is its goal? (2:27) Why not every physical therapist (PT) can treat an acute patient. (6:55) Busting the myth that your joints have a shelf life. (8:52) The value of finding insight into your own self. (12:03) How movement is a skill. (13:53) The importance for PTs to empower their patients. (16:15) Are DPTs (Doctor of Physical Therapy) better than PTs? (19:49) How has physical therapy evolved over the years? (26:13) Why do 70% of patients stop their physical therapy before completion? (28:26) What is home-based therapy? (30:51) Will my insurance cover the cost? (34:15) What types of services does Luna provide? (38:16) Luna Physical Therapy, bringing good quality care outside the four walls of a clinic. (39:25) Can you effectively treat someone at home without the fancy equipment? (

In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer four Pump Head questions via Zoom. The value of fitness as you get older. (4:02) Mind Pump x Jordan Shallow collaboration coming soon! (10:04) New product alerts from Magic Spoon! (13:14) Taco Bell’s latest drive-thru concept. (20:10) Crazy medical stories with Sal. (25:24) Comcast is now making TVs. (30:59) The pros and cons of new technology. (38:20) The link between depression anxiety and fitness. (42:38) How the ChiliPad has helped Maximus during his recent sickness. (45:00) #Quah question #1 – What would you recommend I do to increase my endurance, yet keep my muscle mass, in preparation for a physical fitness test? (51:41) #Quah question #2 – If I miss my caloric intake for the day, should I try and make those calories up the next day or throughout the week? (1:10:36) #Quah question #3 – How would you address and fix the root cause of my pain? (1:23:05) #Quah question #4 – How can I speed up my metabolism without building any more muscl

In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about how to slowly increase your metabolism by increasing calories, using complexes to build muscle, choosing your weight based on Rated Perceived Exertion, and the supplement Turkesterone. How often should you train each body part to build muscle and strength? (4:15) The latest growth leaps for Maximus Schafer. (8:14) Children’s BMI ‘doubled’ during the pandemic, a shocking study says. (10:57) The potential negative side effects of the lack of socialization for young adults. (12:52) The high school football update with Justin. (21:01) Is celebrity boxing the future? (28:29) Elon is at it again. (30:54) In crazy science news with Sal: Iranian scientist killed with robot sniper and modified vegetables containing the mRNA vaccine. (34:16) Vuori making BIG waves once again. (38:22) Stockpile, a great way to build your kids’ investment portfolio. (42:50) What are your kids doing on Roblox? (46:10) Watch out for those frisky s