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In this episode, Sal, Adam & Justin detail nine characteristics that winners share. The misconception that all winners win every time. (2:50) Nine Characteristics of a Winner.  #1 – Have a ‘winning’ mindset. (5:22) #2 – Enjoy the challenge more than the win. (13:56) #3 – Know how to set small and attainable goals. (19:41) #4 – Are tenacious and value hard work. (24:31) #5 – Incredible humility. (29:29) #6 – Improbable integrity. (33:37) #7 – Have enthusiasm and passion. (37:07) #8 – Accountable leadership. (40:30) #9 – Winners are brave. (46:13) Related Links/Products Mentioned October Special: MAPS Anabolic and No BS 6-Pack Formula October Promotion: ALL MAPS Products 50% off!! **Promo code “OCTOBER50” at checkout** Visit Legion Athletics for the exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Code “mindpump” at checkout** Mind Pump #1265: How To Develop A Winning Mindset 10 Characteristics of Emotionally Strong People – Mind Pump Blog The Alchemist The One Minute Manager Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube Min

In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about ways or exercises to improve body coordination, exercises to help with overactive upper traps on pulling movements, cleansing or fast days, and whether there is any detriment to always wearing sunglasses outside. How the ego wins all the time. (4:38) Amazing feats with Mind Pump. (7:37) Has Sal now been shadowbanned too on Instagram? (12:22) Why are men wearing heels? (18:23) Coronavirus regulations for California this holiday season. (20:24) Fun Facts with Justin. (24:22) Impulse buys with Adam. (26:55) The brilliance of Pluto Pillow. (29:24) An app that is gaining attention for the wrong reasons. (33:31) Pulling a Toobin. (35:27) Mind Pump is OBSESSED with Ned’s new sleep product. (38:06) #Quah question #1 – What are some ways or exercises to improve body coordination? I am a competitor in Stihl Timbersports and this skill is very important. (41:25) #Quah question #2 – What are some exercises to help with overactiv

In this episode, Sal, Adam & Justin go over 12 things that contribute to being a great dad (or a great parent for that matter). How nothing challenges you more to be a better person than being a dad. (3:42) The fatherless epidemic statistics and unintended consequences. (6:08) The 12 Most Important Factors that Contribute to Being a Great Dad. (13:48) #1 – Be present. (14:34) #2 – Show your children how to treat women/others. (25:59) #3 – Be the example. (37:07) #4 – The value of roughhousing with your children. (42:31) #5 – Provide a sense of security and safety. (48:04) #6 – The importance of being human and vulnerable. (54:18) #7 – Show unconditional love. (1:02:25) #8 – Teach discipline and structure. (1:05:30) #9 – Show physical affection. (1:09:11) #10 – Let your kids fail. (1:14:17) #11 – Show you are a united front. (1:18:44) #12 – Remember that your words have power. (1:23:54) Related Links/Products Mentioned October Special: MAPS Anabolic and No BS 6-Pack Formula October Promotion: ALL MAPS P

In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about doing only compound exercises and skipping isolation exercises to build muscle, the best sources of carbs, overweight professional athletes, and the times they failed as a personal trainer or leader.  Justin’s collagen legs. (4:28) Sal’s big scare. (5:09) Was Adam’s shadow banned on Instagram? (7:39) Social media is in hot water. (11:21) Updates on baby Di Stefano. (16:04) Adam is bulking on Magic Spoon. (18:47) Sal is thiccc. (22:47) The Iranian Hulk and other anomalies of strength. (24:04) Behind the scenes of the #DILF video series. (32:36) Doug’s Zbiotics story for the ages. (36:30) Argentina becomes the first nation to approve GMO wheat. (39:40) #Quah question #1 – Is it ok to only do compound exercises like bent over rows, chest press, squats, etc.? And leave out isolation exercises like bicep curls, tricep extensions, etc.? (44:10) #Quah question #2 – What are the best sources of carbs? (48:43) #Quah question

In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about the advantages of using compound lifts when one can build a good looking body with isolation movements, what causes the small muscles in the upper back and the rotator cuff not to strengthen, how mini bulks and cuts compare to traditional 3-month intervals of bulking and leaning out, and thoughts on Gymshark sponsoring gamers. Annoying things with Mind Pump. (5:32) How pregnant women get treated VERY differently in society, tips to get out of traffic tickets & MORE. (17:34) The many charlatans in the biohacking space and how Ben Greenfield stands above the crowd. (22:30) Mind Pump Recommends, No Safe Spaces. (28:23) Monopoly, teaching kids how to invest since 1935. (34:32) The Andrews versus the raccoon. (36:34) ButcherBox lovers, make sure to check their add-ons! (38:26) Understanding the value of money. (39:47) Weird News with Sal. (43:20) Studies with Sal. (45:35) Conspiracy Theory Corner with Mind Pump. (50:0

In this episode, Sal, Adam & Justin cover ten ways you can build impressive shoulders using exercises that very few people do. Why shoulders are the most sought out body part to develop. (2:15) A moment that changed the game for Adam. (4:30) The importance of having healthy shoulders. (8:05) How Sal was motivated by negative feedback to train properly. (12:00) The 10 Forgotten Exercises to Build Amazing Shoulders. (13:44) Prime and mobilize first. (14:50) #1 – Handcuff with rotation. (19:07) #2 – Loaded heart swing with Indian clubs or kettlebell halos. (20:00) #3 – Overhead carry. (23:19) #4 – Kettlebell bottoms-up press. (26:58) #5 – High pulls. (30:12) #6 – Hang clean to a press. (33:19) #7 – Z press. (34:32) #8 – Alternating shoulder press. (36:53) #9 – Incline lateral raise. (41:18) #10 – Reverse fly. (45:12) How to incorporate these into your routine TODAY! (47:53) Related Links/Products Mentioned October Special: MAPS Anabolic and No BS 6-Pack Formula Visit Vuori Clothing for an exclusive offer

In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about whether there is such a thing as too deep of a squat, tips for dips, how many calories a pound of muscle actually burns, and whether you can eat as much healthy whole food as you want and not gain fat. Mind Pump Recommends, Stay Here on Netflix. (7:00) The importance of having your money make money for you. (12:27) Sleepless nights with Mind Pump. (20:36) The first OnlyFans University has opened! (23:10) When to have the “sex talk” with your kids. (26:50) The alarming and dangerous conversations on Facebook. (32:22) Mind Pump Recommends, Impact Theory conversation with Vusi Thembekwayo. (34:38) Blue light blocking glasses and the impact they have on your sleep. (41:47) Sal loves martial arts. (43:40) Public Goods, quality at wholesale prices. (45:21) Lego making their case to lower their carbon footprint. (47:24) #Quah question #1 – Is there such a thing as too deep of a squat? Or is it only limited by one’s mobility

In this episode, Sal, Adam & Justin speak about how to grab people's attention and build a social media following with author Brendan Kane. Why you have to have a hook to get someone to stop. (3:47) Content is king. (7:44) The formula behind the hook. (9:50)  The misconception if you have one million followers you have millions of dollars. (24:40) How to understand the difference between what people want and what people need.  (27:53) New Media versus Old Media. How to win attention. (31:25) When you are looking to scale, go where the traffic is, don’t create it from scratch. (34:00) The power of brand advocates. (37:16) The strengths and weaknesses of each social platform. (38:50)  Dissecting the Mind Pump advertising strategy. (44:40) The BIG tradeoff between motivation and action taking place. (48:50)  The potential of podcasts. (54:33)  Understanding that people perceive the world in different ways. (1:03:12) Why he believes Facebook will never die. (1:06:15) The most common mistakes content creators

In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about the advantages of using a supinated grip over a pronated grip for tricep exercises, the validity of training with partial reps or a limited range of motion to save joints, strategies to deal with a big appetite, and the pros & cons of chiropractic care. Mind Pump’s favorite comic book heroes and villains. (4:38) Mind Pump reminisces on their childhood collections. (7:30) Wild wildlife stories with Mind Pump. (14:43) Qantas Airways ‘flight to nowhere’. (21:26) Mind Pump’s Halloween plans. (25:10) Welcome back Mind Pump sponsor Caldera! (26:05) Predictions for the US election. (29:21) Fun Facts with Justin: Do you believe in superstitions? (33:10) Get your own Pluto Pillow! (38:25) Strange Science with Sal. (40:30) Kids will blow your mind! (43:03) Mind Pump Investments. (46:19) #Quah question #1 – When is it more advantageous to use a supinated grip over a pronated grip for tricep exercises? It’s obviously risker

In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about the impact insufficient sleep has on making muscle gains, the benefit, if any, that arching the back has during the bench press, using fasting to increase appetite for a bulk, and how to alleviate and prevent muscle knots. Pre-birth preparations for baby Di Stefano. (5:16) Mind Pump Recommends, The Haunting of Bly Manor on Netflix, and The Right Stuff on Disney+. (10:57) Weird News with Sal. (15:29) The future of retail and the entrepreneurial opportunities that lie ahead. (17:58) Adam’s first COVID eating out experience and baby Maximus updates. (22:35) The benefits of red-light therapy to relieve pain. (29:12) Prayers to Dak Prescott. (30:38) Studies with Sal. (32:25) The World Health Organization (WHO) and lockdowns. (37:47) Organifi’s Gold Juice + Paleo Pumpkin Spice Cupcakes. (40:24) Why are the NBA Finals ratings so down? (41:15) More Studies with Sal. (44:03) #Quah question #1 – If your training, diet, and pro

In this episode, Sal, Adam & Justin break down different kinds of stress and how to become more resilient to the challenges life throws at us. Why all stress is NOT bad. (2:35) How we NEED stress to adapt and grow. (4:50) The different categories of stress. (7:14) Why balance is SO important. (9:18) How good stress can become bad stress. (10:21) Characteristics that describe “good” stress. (13:53) The characteristics of “bad” stress. (21:11) How our thoughts dictate our feelings. (26:42) How to become aware of good versus bad stress and tips to increase your body’s resilient capacity. (28:07) Are you adapting or getting better? (28:45) Your life experiences. (33:12) Have a strong support network. (36:31) Get better sleep. (38:08) Unplug and detach from your home environment. (39:28) Get out in nature. (41:22) Inject calm exercise and movement into your routine. (43:15) Connect with people in real life. (44:17) Learn to let loose. (45:58) Have a regular mindfulness or spiritual practice. (49:38) Rela

In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about getting better at the overhead press, how to fix an imbalance between lats, the best way to cool down after a workout, and good shoes for squatting and deadlifting. Courteney is looking GOOD. (5:38) Jessica likes Sal THICCC. (9:03) Baby stories with Mind Pump. (11:54) Mind Pump Recommends, Impact Theory with Tom Bilyeu. (21:53) Sal’s Supplement Corner. (29:07) How distance learning does not favor the parents. (31:10) Swim lessons with the Schafer’s. (36:45) Mind Pump remanences on old 90’s commercials. (40:59) Wisdom versus knowledge. (44:43) Justin’s embracing his feminine side. (47:28) NCI Certifications x Mind Pump. (48:40) #Quah question #1 – What can you do to get better at the overhead press? (51:00) #Quah question #2 - How do I fix an imbalance between my left and right lats? (55:34) #Quah question #3 – What value does a cool down provide after a workout? What is the best way to cool down? (59:05) #Quah questi

In this episode, Sal, Adam & Justin cover 10 reasons why everyone should exercise. The difference between exercise and being active. (2:45) Mind Pump on the benefits of exercise for the average person. (4:10) Why Everyone Should Exercise. (11:36) #1 – Makes you happier. (11:56) #2 – Makes fat loss easier. (16:30) #3 – Excellent for building muscle and strengthening your bones. (19:14) #4 – Increases your energy levels. (21:51) #5 – Reduces the risk of chronic diseases. (27:14) #6 – Helps skin health. (29:39) #7 – Incredible for the brain. (31:41) #8 – Improves sleep quality. (36:25) #9 – Reduces pain. (38:42) #10 – Gives you better sex. (41:15) Related Links/Products Mentioned October Special: MAPS Anabolic and No BS 6-Pack Formula Visit ZBiotics for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! Exercise for the treatment of depression and anxiety Treating Depression with Exercise Mind Pump #1387: Turning Your Body Into A Fat-Burning Machine 5 Long-Term Benefits of Resistance Training – Mind Pump Blog

In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about muscle groups and exercises that benefit from adding momentum, how sore is too sore, training & nutrition for women who are missing their period and are trying to get it back, and whether it is better to eat breakfast before or after a morning workout.  Adam’s ultimate bachelor pad from back in the day. (4:27) Adam likes it COLD. (9:01) STD’s and the aging population. (10:50) Mind Pump’s hot takes from the VP debate. (14:50) Sal’s son LOVES video games. (19:25) Mind Pump Workouts. (22:05) How would you spend a million dollars a day? (25:36) Mind Pump Investments. (27:09) Have we seen the October surprise? (29:06) Studies with Sal. (31:09) Who has a better reach today, Howard Stern or Joe Rogan? (32:15) The controversy surrounding streaming farms. (34:10) Magic Spoon’s customizable boxes. (37:21) More Studies with Sal. (39:00) #Quah question #1 – The barbell push-press uses momentum that allows more weight for the

In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about controlling a deadlift back to the ground vs. dropping it, how to tell the difference between being lazy and actually needing to take a day off, when to cap your caffeine consumption, and whether following your passion is bad advice. School subjects Mind Pump was weak in. (4:00) New supplement category that is exploding! (12:17) You can die from eating too much black licorice?! (16:32) Justin Recommends, Black Sails on Starz. (21:13) Vuori is now climate neutral. (22:42) Mind Pump’s favorite fast-food chains. (24:49) Adam Recommends, The Playbook on Netflix. (29:08) Studies with Sal and the value of blue light-blocking glasses. (35:44) Funny news with Sal. (41:04) Mind Pump appreciates South Park. (42:41) #Quah question #1 – What do you guys think about controlling a deadlift back to the ground vs. dropping it? (44:37) #Quah question #2 – How do you tell the difference between being lazy and actually needing to take

In this episode, Sal, Adam & Justin cover five different ways to maintain muscle when you are recovering from an illness or injury. How to navigate around an injury or being sick. (3:47) Mind Pump Revelations: Don’t be afraid of going backward. (5:54) 5 Ways to Maintain Muscle When You’re Sick or Injured. #1 – Focus on healing. (12:03) #2 – Train what you can. (25:23) #3 – Dial in that nutrition. (30:50) #4 – Apply static tension. (34:12) #5 – Utilize blood flow restriction (BFR) training. (38:25) Related Links/Products Mentioned Visit PRx Performance for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Code “mindpump” at checkout** October Special: MAPS Anabolic and No BS 6-Pack Formula The Dark Side of Cortisone Shots: Joint Deterioration Why you should almost NEVER take Advil, Aleve, or Aspirin (NSAIDS) before or after exercise – Mind Pump Blog Do Ibuprofen and NSAIDs Affect Athletic Performance? MAPS Fitness Prime Pro - Mind Pump Media The Myth of Optimal Protein Intake – Mind Pump Blog Mind Pump

In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about the best ab exercises that help with the mind to muscle connection, thoughts on Primal Movement & Animal Flow, what it takes to always be “ON” and why they partnered up instead of going solo. Nesting Sal and updates on baby Di Stefano. (5:05) Inheriting ‘smartass’ genetics from your parents. (9:28) Mind Pump Weekend Update. (14:38) Ned’s new sleep product will knock you out! (18:10) Mind Pump Recommends, South Park – The Pandemic Special on Comedy Central. (21:04) Mind Pump’s conspiracy take on President Trump getting COVID. (22:21) Butcher Box is getting classy! (26:26) Studies with Sal. (27:29) The dark side of the fitness industry, competition coaches. (28:47) Adam’s water sports. (34:24) Mind Pump’s Massive Apparel Blowout Sale! (42:55) #Quah question #1 – What are some best ab exercises that will help with the mind to muscle connection? I am having trouble with my lower abs. (44:15) #Quah question #2 – What

In this episode, Sal, Adam & Justin talk with the ever colorful Hunter McIntyre. Hunter’s CrossFit experience. (3:44) Shout out to Dave Castro. (9:00) The realm of steroids in the CrossFit industry. (13:10) Will he compete in their court again? (17:38) The difference in cultures between OCR and CrossFit. (19:03) His hot take on the Greg Glassman debacle and the future of CrossFit. (20:00) Why he thinks a lot of CrossFit coaches are idiots. (21:58) No pain, no gain. (24:53) How if you put anything in his mouth, he will survive. (27:20) Why he doesn’t watch TV and tips to avoid negativity. (29:51) How he balances the negative baggage. (32:38) Why he is removing himself from the playing field. (34:36) Shifting his environment in a positive direction, the creation of OCR Stars. (37:00) Surviving a business downturn. (42:07) How exercise is therapeutic. (48:47) How he accelerates his healing capacity. (52:31) Hunter’s COVID queen. (56:14) Featured Guest/People Mentioned Hunter McIntyre  (@huntthesheriff) In

In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about why taking a vacation can help you reach your fitness goals more effortlessly, the best priming movements for squats, deadlifts, bench press and the other big lifts, whether kettlebells are superior to dumbbells, and how a new trainer can overcome imposter syndrome. Reality TV, real or fake? (3:30) Jessica’s journey at the DMV. (11:30) Fun Facts with Justin. (16:05) Mind Pump approves of MIIR’s camp cups. (17:22) Sal’s Conspiracy Corner. (18:16) Adam’s Spotify/Joe Rogan conspiracy theory. (19:02) The importance of teamwork. (21:32) Larry Wheels strength dumbfounds Sal. (28:49) Is UFC star Israel Adesanya on steroids?! (29:59) Studies with Sal. (37:01) Pumpkin Spice Latte, Organifi edition. (39:05) #Quah question #1 – When I go on vacation or take a week off exercise and ease up slightly on nutrition, I lose weight, my digestion is better, and I sleep great. Why is this and how do I go back to my everyday life and kee

 In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about good ways to phase workouts besides strength and hypertrophy, the best way to grow forearm size, tips to get a back pump, and how often to mix up cardio in order for your body not to adapt to the activity. How even Mind Pump still overtrains. (4:26) How to develop a winning mindset. (14:18) Avatar betting on themselves. (19:46) The HUGE Disney layoffs. (22:19) The gut health properties of Oli Pop soda. (26:44) Mind Pump’s beer of choice. (29:00) Sal’s social media break. (30:15) Studies with Sal and the importance of third-party testing. (37:34) Drones are delivering organs now?! (42:26) Your phone is listening. (45:33) #Quah question #1 – What are good ways to phase workouts besides strength and hypertrophy? I’m still stuck in the home gym with limited weight. (47:09) #Quah question #2 – What is the best way to grow forearm size? (50:47) #Quah question #3 – Any tips to get a back pump? (56:01) #Quah question #4 – H