Mind Pump: Raw Fitness Truth

In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about the best strategy to lose body fat and build muscle mass, the weight training that endurance athletes should focus on, the value of heart rate variability, and what to do if you are in a slump. The random hour with Mind Pump. (4:45) The challenges of gamifying fitness. (7:43) The power of your brain and losing weight in the process?? Just ask a grandmaster chess player. (15:14) Recapping Justin coaching his first flag football ‘jamboree’ with his kids. (21:35) How using cordyceps can increase stamina and help with heat accumulation. (27:14) Mind Pump reviews The Game Changers documentary. (30:18) J.J. Abrams signs an exclusivity deal with WarnerMedia reportedly worth $250 million: Will the future of the streaming wars be a la carte? (40:17) Sal goes Vuori shopping. (46:45) #Quah question #1 – What's the best strategy to lose body fat and build muscle mass? Focus on body fat reduction first or a combination of both wh

In this episode, Sal, Adam & Justin discuss everything you need to know to build and shape an impressive chest (Plus a workout!).   The function of the pec and its insertion points explained. (3:10) The volume and load recommendations to build an impressive chest. (13:38) The importance of developing a strong back when learning the bench press. (22:53) The significance of priming before you perform any chest exercise. (33:21) The MUST do/MOST effective exercises to build your chest.  Barbell Bench Press. (35:50) Incline Bench Press. (39:30) Dips. (45:15) Chest Flys. (46:55) The ULTIMATE chest workout brought to you by the guys of Mind Pump: Frequency, training volume, exercises & MORE. (49:30) Sal. (52:45) Adam. (54:06) Justin. (56:05)   Related Links/Products Mentioned September Promotion: MAPS Starter ½ off!! **Code “STARTER50” at checkout** Complete Guide To Build a Great Chest | Mind Pump Media How to Develop Your Chest - Mind Pump Are You Activating Your CHEST Muscle

In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about how and when should one use “cheat” reps, how to adapt workouts to fit a physical job, avoiding sex or masturbation at least 5 days before a competition to keep testosterone high, and whether regular chiropractic adjustments help with improving mobility.   Adam and family take an unplanned trip to their favorite spot. (6:06) Sal and Jessica take a hike to the Pinnacles. (9:02) Catrina outfitting her companies’ new gym space using PRx + the guys' favorite way to workout. (11:06) Comparing the macro profile of regular almonds to Skinny Dipped almonds. (15:52) Settling an old debate between Sal and Adam: What is the greatest cinematic picture of all time? (18:15) Why do we focus so heavily on high cholesterol in medicine? (21:35) Mind Pump Recommends ‘The Mind, Explained’ on Netflix. (28:45)   A white couple gives birth to an Asian daughter after alleged fertility clinic mix-up. (35:36)   #Quah questio

In this episode, Sal, Adam & Justin interview Dan "Nitro" Clark of American Gladiators fame. TV Host, Life Coach, Speaker, Former American Gladiator, NFL Alumni. What made a kid from ‘The OC’ come to San Jose? (3:15) HIs introduction to steroids. (7:30) How he found ways to become bigger, faster, stronger on the outside after a tragic event in his early life. (10:23) Finding the beauty in your scars. (12:37) ‘The beautiful dream’ of how he became “Nitro” on American Gladiators. (15:00) Why you didn’t want to mess with the ‘Gladiator’ mafia. (21:45) The pros and cons of celebrity. (23:40) Why he is a HUGE proppant of therapy. (27:00) How he had to constantly reinvent himself post ‘Gladiator’ fame. (30:55) The BIG health scare that shattered the existence of who he was. (34:02) Why he is always ‘rekindling’. (43:25) The greatest challenge he has had as a father. (45:18) What changes did he make to his diet post heart attack? (48:50) Why with every setback there is a chance to comeback and rise. (54:54) Wha

In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about easy ways to spot a bad personal trainer, asking for a spot when you want to lift heavy, which of the 3 powerlifting lifts were the most difficult and easy, and how their fitness careers began. Mind Pump’s newest partner, Caldera Labs, and the importance of what you put on your skin. (4:05) Beauty products are NO JOKE! (11:00) What’s the deal with people that buy old cop cars and taxi cabs?? (13:09) Adam’s first ‘moment of panic’ with his son. How the ‘parent instinct’ is a REAL thing. (17:10) The pros and cons of blue light exposure for athletic performance & MORE. (28:31) The 7 biggest parenting mistakes that destroy kids’ confidence and self-esteem. (31:45) The value and potential issues of due process. Why we should never choose safety for freedom. (37:07) The scary accuracies of personality tests. (43:30) #Quah question #1 – What are easy ways to spot a bad personal trainer? (45:25) #Quah question #2 – For a

In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about the best pre-workout for someone who has a caffeine tolerance, how to make the most of your rest time during a workout, what to do (or not do) when you get bored with training, and whether macros should change during a deload week. A good old fashioned ‘pure’ push. The benefits of coffee berry extract that can be found in Organifi products. (4:24) Have there been things that their kids have picked up from their own behaviors that have come to bite them in the ass?? (7:35) Mind Pump on the ‘vape’ hysteria. (13:57) A review of the new ‘Dennis Rodman: For Better or Worse’ documentary and how he has influenced and impacted Adam’s life. (19:32) Mind Pump Recommends ‘The Pursuit’ on Netflix. (30:23) Bill Burr crushing it in his new special, ‘Paper Tiger’. (34:17) The differences between grass-fed vs. grain-fed and how Butcher Box aims to provide a better health profile. (36:02) #Quah question #1 – What pre-workout do you t

In this episode, Sal, Adam, and Justin go into detail how to build amazing shoulders. Shoulders: The MOST prized body part. (2:14) Why do modern humans have such mobile shoulder joints? (3:31) How whatever you don’t do, you don’t stay connected to: The importance of having a ‘functional’ shoulder girdle. (6:28) Why are the shoulders such a ‘valued’ focal point for men and women? (18:56) The different parts of the shoulder, what they are responsible for and what you may be neglecting. (20:38) Why mobility is KEY to developing healthy/strong shoulders. (25:10) Mind Pump’s favorite mobility exercises to build your range of motion. (30:31) The ULTIMATE workout to build AMAZING shoulders: Exercises, rep ranges, frequency & MORE! (38:30) People Mentioned Dr. Jordan Shallow (@the_muscle_doc)  Instagram Related Links/Products Mentioned  September Promotion: MAPS Starter ½ off!! **Code “STARTER50” at checkout** The Relationship Between Waist-Hip Ratio and Fertility The Other Best Muscle Building Exercises o

In this episode of Quah, sponsored by Organifi (organifi.com/mindpump, code "mindpump" for 20% off), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about  the relationship between strength and endurance, go-to exercises for working the serratus, whether drinking “naturally flavored” seltzer water or sparkling water is any better than drinking diet soda, and  the importance of having hobbies that aren’t fitness or health-related and where to start if you don’t have any. Why if you don’t have the right QUALITY, it’s just red light on your skin. The health benefits of companies like Joovv and red light therapy. (7:11) The importance of looking at things through the RIGHT lens. (13:30) Mind Pump Weekend Update: Adam celebrates his 20-year high school reunion. (16:40) Justin’s sweeping rodent issue continues... (30:33) Sal and Jessica visit San Francisco. (32:32) The wide-ranging effects of cannabinoids and how supplementing with full-spectrum hemp products like NED can provide important health benefits. (

In this episode, Sal, Adam and Justin speak with Tommy Caldwell, star of Netflix's The Dawn Wall. Tommy has had an amazing life filled with adventure and danger from the time he was a small child. Held hostage by rebels in Kyrgyzstan, overcoming a potentially career-ending accident and scaling the Dawn Wall of El Capitan are just of few of the stories he tells in this fascinating interview. How rock climbers are their own filmmakers. (4:40) What has been the impact of Dawn Wall? (8:20) Finding strength in yourself: Tommy’s relationship with his father growing up and how he inherited his ‘joyful masochism’ mentality. (9:42) The harrowing hostage situation he experienced while in Kyrgyzstan. (14:15) The moral dilemma he experienced post escaping. (31:20) When we think we are at our breaking point, we are not even close. (33:20) What has the transition been like being in the public spotlight? (38:00) The liberating feeling of taking away all expectations. The potentially career-ending accident he overcame. (39:

In this episode of Quah, sponsored by Organifi (organifi.com/mindpump, code "mindpump" for 20% off), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about tips for improving deadlifts, whether practicing a healthy lifestyle improves your sex life, whether diet breaks are necessary for body composition changes, and most awkward moments with clients. How Organifi ‘Glow’ can be beneficial for your skin. (3:13) Adam living the FULL ‘dad life’. (5:54) How your children will BREAK your heart. (10:50) Keeping it in the family. Study shows a rate of extreme inbreeding in the U.K. (14:27) The mischievous nature of children. (16:00) How our bodies evolved to receive nutrients through food and the challenges of getting them through a vegan diet. (20:10) Mind Pump Recommends Diagnosis on Netflix + Our natural inclination to follow the crowd. (25:12) Making the case that artificial sweeteners create ‘bad’ behaviors. (29:14) #Quah question #1 – What are your tips for improving deadlifts? Should I be changing the rep ran

In this episode of Quah, sponsored by MAPS Fitness Products (www.mapsfitnessproducts.com), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about how to train after a poor night of sleep, the benefits of simple and complex carbohydrates, whether someone who has suffered from an eating disorder should compete in bodybuilding, and fitness influencers who should go away.   Who is the most impulsive buyer at Mind Pump? (4:58) That one time the guys at Mind Pump got hustled. (10:00) Skinny Dipped almonds are popular amongst the college kids & MORE. (16:21) Justin shares his experience playing pickup basketball. (19:03) The popularity of the ‘being authentic’ movement: Feeding an agenda vs. producing what the consumer wants. (23:29) Another study showing how BCAA’s are a waste of money. (33:29) Making the case for the value of artificial sweeteners. (38:05) How played out is Burning Man? (43:50) Mind Pump bragging on themselves. (46:05) #Quah question #1 – On days when you know you can’t perform at your fulle

In this episode, Sal, Adam and Justin detail how to get started with weight training, whether it is for yourself, a loved one, or a client. What is resistance training? (3:05) How does the body burn fat? (4:40) How does one understand what goes into their caloric maintenance? (7:20) Making the case that resistance training is the SUPERIOR form of exercise. (11:30) The 6 basic types of human movements the average person should do to reap the benefits of resistance training. (21:35) #1 – Picking things up off the floor. (25:19) #2 – Squatting. (31:35) #3 – Pressing or pushing things away from your head. (42:48) #4 – Pulling. (47:00) #5 – Rotating. (50:35) #6 – Lunging. (51:35) Don’t go into the gym to beat yourself up! Focus on practicing the skill. (52:40) The belief that resistance training requires a lot of equipment. (56:57) Related Links/Products Mentioned September Promotion: MAPS Starter ½ off!! **Code “STARTER50” at checkout** The association of grip strength from midlife onwards with all-cause a

In this episode of Quah, sponsored by Organifi (organifi.com/mindpump, code "mindpump" for 20% off), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about adding cycling to a training regimen to help grow legs, whether being too dedicated to training and nutrition can actually impede progress, changing where you place compound lifts in your workout, and who would do best competing in American Ninja Warrior. Mind Pump Weekend Update:  Adam and Catrina take Maximus on their first family vacation. (6:21) Sal and family make ‘the sauce’. (15:00) Justin plays ‘babysitter’ + updates on the feral ‘rat’ cat. (24:15) Is Adam turning into an essential oil guy? (26:00) Sal ‘destroys’ the gym + the importance of consistency. (27:18) What scares the guys most about aging? (34:00) Sal recommends “Good Boys.” (37:40) Is ‘Internet Gaming Disorder (IGD)’ a real thing now?? (39:55) #Quah question #1 – Can adding cycling to your training help grow legs in any way? Or will it be detrimental? (45:14) #Quah question #2 – Ca

In this episode, Sal, Adam and Justin have an honest and heartfelt conversation with Doug Bopst. Incarcerated at 20, Doug has since been able to overcome self-destructive behavior and self-doubt by taking ownership of his life. How Doug reached out to Mind Pump. (2:42) “How I used drugs to escape my own life.” (4:25) What was his relationship like with his parents and siblings growing up? (8:54) The moment he knew he was going to be dead or rot in jail. (11:06) The first time he felt someone gave him unconditional love. His journey from ‘victim to victor’ while in jail. (18:45) What is the ‘workout culture’ like in prison? (24:33) How he used his pain and turned it into motivation. (26:28) The moment he decided to use fitness to change other people’s lives. (28:52) His transition from bitterness to spirituality. (34:07) His relationship with fitness and how he found his current significant other. (39:24) What was his craziest drug story? (43:12) “Show me your friends and I’ll show you your future.” (45:17) T

In this episode of Quah, sponsored by Organifi (organifi.com/mindpump, code "mindpump" for 20% off), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about the best way to cycle between cutting and bulking, the unseen benefits of the farmer’s walk, powder-based meal replacement shakes, and maintaining a healthy relationship with money Sal shares his love for ‘simple’ candy. (5:40) The importance of staying hydrated and the value of having a ‘vessel’ (like the new MIIR flasks) to carry around with you. (11:32) How blue light affects our sleep and health. (19:03) Justin has a CRAZY rat problem and landed on the best solution... (30:07) The future of war is here! US issues cyber-attack on Iran. (34:08) Why are the guys so excited for September 10th?? (37:14) Schools implementing ‘phone-free’ policies, phone addiction, distracted kids, how we consume information & MORE. (40:11) #Quah question #1 – How to know when you are ready to start a cut? What is the best way to cycle between cutting and bulking? (48:4

In this episode of Quah, sponsored by MAPS Fitness Products (www.mapsfitnessproducts.com), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about whether simple yoga at home a few times a week is a good mobility plan, how to adjust a client’s macros when they are consistently non-compliant, how to train clients who do not work out on their own, and professions they value but could never do. Why Dave Chappelle may be the greatest comedian of our generation. (4:50) Mind Pump addressing the controversy over Sal’s ‘vegan’ post. (6:34) The rise of smartphone technology and its connection to anxiety & depression. (15:45) How the ‘influencer’ bubble may have already burst. (18:11) Silicon Valley's Chinese-style social credit system. (20:34) The ‘Wikipedia’ platform for businesses: How ‘Owler’ is making waves and gaining Adam’s attention. (23:30) The science behind why ‘white noise’ helps us sleep better. (25:52) Is a nuclear-powered car in our future? (29:13) Mind Pump’s take on remakes: Should we update the c

In this episode, Sal, Adam and Justin discuss the benefits and pitfalls of veganism.   Is the vegan diet causing malnutrition in advanced nations? (3:50) The history and origins of the vegan diet. (5:55) The importance of NOT subscribing to a particular diet. (8:21) Things to consider before going vegan. (11:13) Who benefits from this influx of vegan propaganda? (16:15) What’s BEST for the environment is what is BEST for ourselves. (21:37) The health benefits of veganism. (25:15) How these diets are popular due to the agricultural revolution. (30:40) Why Mind Pump is focused on the 98%. (32:50) How diets can become religious in nature. (37:15) The unintended consequences of scare tactics by environmentalists. (42:00) Do NOT push your agenda on everyone else + the importance of checking your ego at the door. (47:57)   People Mentioned   Dominic D'Agostino (@DominicDAgosti2)  Twitter Mikhaila Peterson (@mikhailapeterson)  Instagram   Related Links/Products Mentioned   August Promoti

In this episode of Quah, sponsored by Organifi (organifi.com/mindpump, code "mindpump" for 20% off), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about Whole30, whether vegetables and fruits carry equal weight when it comes to nutritional necessity, how to best spend an hour with high school weightlifters, and whether microwaves are safe or not. Adam bringing back more fashion trends. (7:06) #MindPumpKitchen has officially launched!! (10:20) Sal and Justin recap their evening out with Chris D'Elia. How comedy plays a LARGE role in society. (13:12) Will TikTok be the next Instagram?? (20:18) Sal is FINALLY able to help his son with his homework. (22:20) The importance of cleaning out the junk/clutter from your life. (23:20) 2515 Hasbro acquires famed rap label Death Row Records. (25:15) The fallout hits Gillette hard after their ‘toxic masculinity’ ads. (26:30) Mind Pump’s touches the ‘third-rail’ on the current ‘Amazon Fire’. (27:11) KFC has now entered the ‘planet based’ market. When will the pendulum

In this episode, Sal, Adam & Justin break down what it takes to be a successful obstacle course racer and how to best train for a race. The phenomena that is obstacle course racing (OCR): The history, origins, how it became popular, the value & MORE. (2:49) How the struggle gives us meaning. (9:00) What it takes to be a successful obstacle course racer. (13:30) You MUST have endurance/stamina. (14:25) The importance of having mental toughness/grit. (17:27) How your grip connects you to everything else. (23:37) The significance of practicing and strengthening your skills to build up your work capacity/durability. (28:43) What does the ideal physique look like for an OCR athlete? (37:40) How to program/train your body for an OCR. (40:36) The importance of mobility. (43:19) Building the foundation of strength. (45:07) Using the running component to your benefit. (47:00)  Create daily practices to toughen your body up. (49:30) The value in testing yourself. (51:00) People Mentioned Joe De Sena

1104: How to Improve Grip Strength, Training After 40, the Importance of Getting Sweaty When Working Out & MORE John Romano and Rich Gaspari invade Mind Pump HQ. (4:43) How Mark Bell has won Adam over. (6:13) Mind Pump gets a supplement offer from who??!! (7:35) Is cocaine now legal in Mexico?? (15:35) Virtue signaling at its finest when it comes to pollution and the environment. (19:33) Is there a natural painkiller in your saliva?? (23:28) Mind Pump Recommends Wayward Pines on Hulu and Mindhunter on Netflix. (27:27) How Sal and his son are now bonding over his early childhood trauma of anime. (32:06) Could cannabis be the key to curing pancreatic cancer? (34:31) The evolution of Airbnb and the VRBO market. (37:27) Too little, too late...Gillette shifts gears with their marketing strategy. (40:40) #Quah question #1 – Can you talk about the importance of grip strength training and how to improve grip? I find since my grip is weaker, it limits my deadlift and how long I can do heavy lunges. I don’t want t