Mind Pump: Raw Fitness Truth

In this episode, Sal, Adam & Justin speak with contest winner Helen Lin. How long has she listened to the show? (3:00) Her fascinating background and introduction to health and fitness. (4:00) When did she notice the benefits of fitness? (10:06) The crazy world of ice swimming. (12:37) The driving force of wanting to stand out. (14:00) When did she discover strength training? (19:06) Why she doesn’t do things for fun, but competition. (23:02) The level of strength stamina required for rock climbers. (25:18) What are some of her favorite climbs? (27:34) Her path to American Ninja Warrior. (28:30) When did she get into Olympic lifting? (33:00) The pivotal moments in her nutrition journey. (36:26) The commonalities between the Mind Pump method and her own. (39:22) The value of Organifi’s products. (41:16) Protein, the magical macronutrient. (42:43) Her experience with in-home training. (44:55) Creating that cultural shift to the benefits of resistance training. (46:41) What does she do to let loose? (51:02)

In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about how to practice bracing the core for lifting, the best order to do the big lifts if performed in a single workout, the definition of fitness, and helping a significant-other get in shape. How the guys consume Ned products. (6:53) Life after kids with Mind Pump. (8:42) Random Hour with Mind Pump. (16:45) Why some things do not require signs. (26:00) Strange Laws with Mind Pump. (27:37) Exciting news from Butcher Box! (31:56) Studies with Sal. (33:10) Why we must stop breaking people into groups! (36:06) Check out the 3rd Rail podcast with Bret Weinstein. (37:40) Fun Facts with Justin. (40:40) #Quah question #1 – How do you practice bracing your core for lifting? (44:59) #Quah question #2 – If I were to dedicate a workout only to the essential five (squat, deadlift, bench, row, and overhead press), what order would you do them in? (47:55) #Quah question #3 – Define fitness? (54:04) #Quah question #4 – Do any of you hav

In this episode, Sal, Adam & Justin discuss why the deadlift is one of the most effective exercises you can do. Why should you deadlift? (2:55) A fundamental movement that is still relevant today. (5:32) The myths surrounding the deadlift. (8:18) Why a deadlifters body doesn’t always have a large waist. (12:14) The importance of having confidence if you are a trainer. (15:24) How the body responds to the environment you present it in. (17:20) The crossover benefits into the real world. (21:40) An excellent exercise for beginners! (22:30) The value of the isometric aspect of the exercise. (27:37) Practice the movement to rid yourself of default patterns. (30:16) Deadlifts build strong hands! (32:36) How deadlifts build a bulletproof back. (36:32) Make sure to modify your intensity. (41:37) Related Links/Products Mentioned Want to be on Mind Pump! Check out this exclusive link! November Promotion: MAPS Ultimate At-Home Workout Bundle for Only $99.99 Visit Paleo Valley for an exclusive offer for Mind Pum

In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about the effectiveness of powerbuilding, the value a Zercher squat provides that a front squat doesn’t, the best program for someone who wants to maximize benefits while losing weight, and when it is advisable to go “off script” for the sake of fun when following a workout program. A wonderful practice of accepting the way things are. (5:12) Why black markets exist in the first place, the COVID impact & MORE! (6:55) Everyone is jumping on the Parler train. (19:57) New segment alert! The 3rd Rail with Sal Di Stefano. (23:04) Adam, the butt of the joke. (24:09) Banana pumpkin protein muffins by Organifi. (29:35) Studies with Sal. (32:34) How Public Goods is crushing amid the pandemic. (38:43) Recycling is NOT what it used to be. (41:02) Mind Pump Recommends, Wayne on Prime Video. (42:57) Soaking in the moments with your kids. (45:03) #Quah question #1 - How effective is power building? (49:24) #Quah question #2 – What v

In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about how exercise tempo affects the aesthetics of resistance training, how Smith machines compare to free barbell weights, eating in a surplus on off days when bulking, and how to navigate Mind Pump’s library of instructional videos, free resources, workout programs, and advice. Mind Pump has ‘faces’ for a podcast. (5:50) This is 40, Adam and Catrina’s birthday weekend. (7:13) Fun Facts with Justin. (22:08) The lack of sleep that is going on at the Di Stefano household. (23:33) The controversy surrounding Baby Yoda. (25:20) The latest on the COVID vaccines. (28:21) Mind Pump HQ getting hooked up with new PRx gear. (32:03) The logic behind indoor/outdoor gyms. (35:25) Felix Gray blue-blocking glasses and their benefits to kids' behavior, homeschooling & MORE. (38:04) #Quah question #1 – How does exercise tempo affect the aesthetics of resistance training? (48:25) #Quah question #2 - Smith machines versus free barbell w

In this episode, Sal, Adam & Justin discuss how to bulk and the mistakes to avoid. Let’s talk bulking during the holidays. (3:23) The misconceptions around bulking. (5:35) Don’t Make These 6 Bulking Mistakes. #1 - Consuming junk food to meet your macros. (7:33) #2 - Not tracking and hitting protein intake. (19:24) #3 – Bulking for too long. (22:34)  #4 – Paying attention only to the scale. (27:00) #5 – Not meal prepping in advance. (35:38) #6 – Improper training. (40:08) Related Links/Products Mentioned November Promotion: MAPS Ultimate At-Home Workout Bundle for Only $99.99 Visit Legion Athletics for the exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Code “mindpump” at checkout** How To Properly Clean-Bulk – Mind Pump Blog How To Eat If You Want To Pack On Muscle – Mind Pump Blog MAPS Macro Calculator Mind Pump #1220: The 4 Best Sources Of Protein The Full Diet Break Why The Scale Is Not Always The Best Way To Measure Progress – Mind Pump Blog Nutrition Advice for Skinny Guys Who Want to Gain Muscle

In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about the benefits of power cleans, the part of sleep that is best for recovery, whether there are “good” fats and “bad” fats, and managing fitness lifestyle, business, and fatherhood. Mind Pump Debates: Sony versus Xbox. (5:44) Mind Pump going ‘hard’ on Parler. (9:28) Will there be a mandatory vaccine? (12:10) Hypocrisy at its finest. (17:30) How Jessica is bouncing back post-pregnancy. (18:55) Nerd News with Sal. (20:53) Mind Pump Investments: Predictions for Disney stock. (25:42) Whale watching with The Andrews. (27:32) Maximus loves Magic Spoon too! (30:42) Courteney Andrews the roaster. (34:19) Be careful what you say around children. (35:44) ChiliPad to the rescue! (39:08) #Quah question #1 – Are power cleans worth the try? What do they benefit? (41:55) #Quah question #2 – I struggle to sleep more than 7 hours a night. Which part of sleep is best for recovery? Is it possible to increase just that part, such as deep s

In this episode, Sal, Adam & Justin interview their producer, Doug Egge, about his upbringing, life experiences and the journey that led him to partner with them and create Mind Pump. The values and morals that built the foundation. (4:40) Living up to his brother’s standards. (11:30) How he chose to follow the path less likely. (16:00) Reconnecting to his childlike wonder. (20:19) Take yourself out of your comfort zone and DO SOMETHING CRAZY! (21:51) Where does his relationship with money come from? (25:21) The HUGE lesson learned the hard way. (30:00) How his daughter stole his heart. (39:21) When did he fall in love with fitness? (47:25) When Doug met Sal. (49:52) The creation of MAPS Anabolic. (55:55) The evolution of the Mind Pump message. (59:04) His experiences of first meeting Adam and Justin. (1:05:12) Becoming the ring leader. (1:08:50) The Mind Pump system of core values. (1:10:15) Stand out moments with Mind Pump. (1:12:32) The silent, but supportive leader. (1:24:58) Featured Guest/People M

In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about the best way to get a higher vertical jump, favorite old school lifts that don’t see love anymore, whether the calf muscle is mostly determined by genetics and is not as “trainable” as other muscles, and why female CrossFitters usually have thicker waists. Why Mind Pump has more faith in the Disney+ business model. (4:47) Sal is not winning points with Jessica. (7:42) Justin is a content machine! (14:26) Russia continues to troll the US, Bill Gates talk, viral videos & MORE. (17:18) Spotify continues to make BIG moves in the podcast space. (23:50) How Legion has helped Sal wean off caffeine. (25:34) Congratulations to Emily Harrington, the first woman to free-climb El Capitan. (28:32) Why Adam is in the doghouse. (32:05) Gymshark’s “interesting” marketing strategy. (34:32) Another reason why Sal loves ButcherBox. (41:11) The impact of making food more expensive. (42:43) #Quah question #1 – What is the best way to

In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about the the difference between practicing a squat vs. performing a squat, how to introduce a fragile 65 year old to strength training, where to draw the line between deciding to improve health naturally through diet, exercise, and sleep or using more unnatural methods like supplements and medication, and whether it is ever a good idea to listen to your appetite when it comes to nutrition. How the Caldera Labs face serum is making Adam look 5 years younger. (5:24) Mind Pump Techniques: All about deadlifts. (9:20) Sal’s long night explained. (15:01) Funny Stories with Justin. (19:00) The media versus reality: 2020 Election. (21:56) Sleep deprivation effects, men versus women. (29:39) Why the Organifi green juice trumps the competition. (32:11) Growing pains with Maximus. (34:00) Studies with Sal. (37:50) #Quah question #1 – What's the difference between practicing a squat vs. performing a squat? How does that contribute to

In this episode, Sal, Adam & Justin discuss the popularity of the "dad bod" and how to build a great one. Mind Pump discusses the popularity of the ‘dad bod’ and the stigma behind being ‘jacked’. (4:23) The science behind the ultimate attractive body type. (7:04) What defines a ‘dad bod’? (12:35) The positives of aiming for a ‘dad bod’. (14:40) The mirror versus performance, Mind Pump standards & MORE. (18:12) Why Mind Pump discourages striving for the “magazine look.” (24:17) How to Build a Sexy Dad Bod. (25:25) #1 – Build muscle. (25:42) #2 – Diet strategy. (32:31) #3 – Don't obsess. (39:34) #4 – Play and do stuff. (44:54) Related Links/Products Mentioned November Promotion: MAPS Ultimate At-Home Workout Bundle for Only $99.99 Visit Four Sigmatic for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Code “mindpump” at checkout Women prefer a 'dad bod' over six-pack abs, survey finds Waist‐to‐Hip Ratio across Cultures: Trade‐Offs between Androgen‐ and Estrogen‐Dependent Traits The Relationship Betw

In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about the best exercises for developing rotational power, programming P.E. for students in online schools, how to properly breathe when lifting, and exercises or foods to help with sperm count & motility. Adam’s snafu with the new nanny. (5:07) Baby Aurelius and Maximus updates. (9:32) How Ned has been Sal’s savior. (20:22) Justin’s COVID rant. (22:45) How Adam pulled a Sal at the mall. (23:55) Felix Gray has physical locations! (27:26) The latest on the COVID vaccine. (28:31) Mind Pump gets political. (32:42) The common misconception surrounding effective programming. (36:59) #Quah question #1 – What are the best exercises for developing rotational power? (40:17) #Quah question #2 – How would you program P.E. for students in online schools right now? (47:36) #Quah question #3 – I'm learning how to properly breathe when lifting, but I get distracted when I concentrate on my breathing and it messes up my form. Any advic

In this episode, Sal, Adam & Justin speak with good friend Max Lugavere about why counting calories may actually be making you fat. Don’t put Max in a corner! (2:50) Why the public health crisis will not be solved by math and spreadsheets. (6:00) The importance of learning good habits and behaviors first. (10:34) Why you don’t want to rely on your will power to reach your ultimate body composition. (12:20) Are you metabolically obese? (18:14) How much do micronutrients play into obesity? (21:00) What’s the deal with sugar? (22:06) What are the best satiety macronutrients? (22:37) The theory why you eat more when you are sleep deprived. (25:00) Why you must remove “I CAN’T” from your vocabulary. (26:55) Eat more protein! (30:15) The differences, nutrient wise, between grass-fed versus grain-fed meat/conventional versus pasture-raised eggs & MORE. (32:16) The value of novelty. (37:26) The benefits of the Mediterranean diet. (39:05) What makes the oil unhealthy? (42:25) The order of operations of gettin

In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about whether you can use MAPS Suspension movements in place of Focus or Trigger sessions, the qualifying markers in becoming an intermediate lifter, 5 staple foods to incorporate into your diet to cover the most nutritional needs, and training people with body dysmorphia. Sal’s first blurry night with the new baby. (5:46) How Maximus has finally started piecing together facial expressions. (16:01) Pre-workout to the rescue for Sal’s workouts. (18:10) The big loser of the election, the war on drugs. (19:12) Studies with Sal. (22:14) A very Mind Pump Thanksgiving. (26:15) Mind Pump Recommends, Ancient Egypt. (31:34) Why is Burger King promoting McDonald’s? (32:51) Justin’s creative process explained. (36:11) More studies with Sal. (38:43) New product alert from MIIR. (41:32) #Quah question #1 – Can you use MAPS Suspension movements in place of focus or trigger sessions? Mad genius or bad idea?(44:36) #Quah question #2 – Wha

In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about how to analyze a physique, favorite exercises & movements in the sagittal and transverse planes,  the best advice for someone who just recently found out she’s diabetic, and what they would like to say if invited on the Joe Rogan podcast. Welcome to the world Aurelius Jordan Di Stefano! The harrowing tale of his birth.(4:40) Adventures in Truckee with Adam and Justin. (31:57) Adam’s BIG scare. (40:12) #Quah question #1 – Can you guys break down how to analyze a physique with terms like origins, insertions, muscle belly’s, etc.? I’ve heard these terms thrown around a lot and I’d love to hear from you guys about it. (43:04) #Quah question #2 – What are your favorite exercises and movements in the sagittal and transverse planes? (49:15) #Quah question #3 – What’s the best advice I can give to my sister who just recently found out she was diabetic? (55:34) #Quah question #4 – Here’s a scenario, you're invited on the

In this episode, Sal, Adam & Justin detail how to get the biceps and triceps to grow.  If you build the muscles in your arms, they will come. (3:32) Why it’s easier for bigger muscles to take over movements. (5:56) The misunderstanding of the muscles of the arms. (8:10) How to Get Stubborn Arms to Grow. #1 – Pay attention to your elbow positioning. (9:42) #2 – Focus on the stretch and squeeze. (17:56) #3 – Train them more frequently. (27:22) #4 – Don’t forget compound exercises. (32:35) Mind Pump’s Top 10 Exercises for biceps and triceps. (40:10) Related Links/Products Mentioned November Promotion: MAPS Ultimate At-Home Workout Bundle for Only $99.99 Visit ChiliPad for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! How to Get Big Arms | Mind Pump Media The ONLY Way You Should Be Doing Dumbbell Bicep Curls! - Mind Pump TV Build Your Triceps with Angles – Mind Pump TV Build Your Biceps with Angles – Mind Pump TV Importance Of The Eccentric Phase Of An Exercise – Mind Pump Podcast Mind Pump TV - YouTube Why

In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about adding plyometrics and functional training into a routine, whether deadlifts give you a thicker midsection, if one rest day a week is necessary, and the best exercises or routines for a 7 year old interested in weight training. Updates on Baby Di Stefano. (4:58) Home alone with Adam. (12:25) Mind Pump Recommends, the Magic 8 Ball for the Markets Podcast with Dr. Peter Linneman. (20:16) 49ers announce an official partnership with Joovv. (35:43) Magic Spoon’s newest flavors have Justin drooling. (38:08) Jessica’s weird pregnancy cravings. (40:34) #Quah question #1 – What do you think about plyometrics? How can I incorporate plyometrics and functional training into my routine? (42:05) #Quah question #2 – Do deadlifts give you a thicker midsection? I love doing them and have gained a great deal of strength in my back from them. However, as a female, I worry that my midsection is thicker as a result. (49:38) #Quah questio

In this episode, Sal, Adam & Justin Cover 7 Ways to Find Purpose.  Why is it that we have so MUCH more, yet we are less happy than ever? (3:19) Why having a strong sense of purpose is a LARGE contributor to your overall health. (7:47) Mind Pump reminisces on moments of realization. (12:35) 7 Ways to Find Purpose. #1 – Practice gratitude. (16:32) #2 – Learn to serve others. (25:01) #3 – Practice spirituality. (30:52) #4 – Seek vulnerability. (36:42) #5 – What would you do for free? (47:10) #6 – How do you want to be remembered? (52:57) #7 – Surround yourself with driven people. (57:31) Related Links/Products Mentioned Visit Paleo Valley for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Code “Mindpump15” at checkout for 15% discount** November Promotion: MAPS Ultimate At-Home Workout Bundle for Only $99.99 American Life Has Gotten More Comfortable, but Less Happy Mind Pump #1165: Bishop Robert Barron On Physical Fitness, Satan, Evolution, Psychedelics & Much More Mind Pump #1410: How To Be A Great

In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about going from tracking everything to eating intuitively, the “demonized” leg extension machine, focusing more on intensity or volume when trying to increase the squat, and good ways to deal with a Type A personality and addictive behavior. Weird News with Sal. (3:53) The challenge of dealing with online bullying as a parent. (10:50) Mind Pump Recommends, the Art of Happiness Podcast with Arthur Brooks. (17:04) Mind Pump’s biggest pet peeves surrounding the election/politics. (21:14) Justin’s experience being the only sober person in the room with salvia. (32:02) Studies with Sal. (37:05) #Quah question #1 – What would you recommend for someone who is going from tracking everything to eating intuitively? (39:54) #Quah question #2 – The leg extension machine is often demonized, but why does it exist if it’s not good? (49:39) #Quah question #3 – When trying to increase my squat, should I focus more on intensity or volume?

In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about exercises for women who want to build lean long legs but also want to grow the glutes, whether calisthenics promotes the same metabolism and testosterone boosting benefits of weight training, specific exercises that help build the muscles of the core, and the best exercises to superset. The Di Stefano’s are still on baby watch! (4:26) Adam took an L. (6:20) Mind Pump on Kanye’s latest interviews. (11:43) Doug’s first selfie, circa 1986, making waves. (21:35) Mind Pump on the brilliance of the movie Her. (25:10) How melatonin can trigger labor. (27:41) Adam on learning how to fly fish. (30:02) Lord Newsom and the crazy winds in California. (33:46) Mind Pump Recommends, Unsolved Mysteries on Netflix. (35:27) You need to calm down. (38:10) Arthur Brooks for the win. (39:14) The shadowban conspiracy theories, navigating through media & MORE! (41:27) Organifi is providing high-quality ingredients and tasty treats. (47