Mind Pump: Raw Fitness Truth

In this episode of Quah, sponsored by MAPS Fitness Products (www.mapsfitnessproducts.com), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about the benefits or gains from conventional deadlifts vs sumo deadlifts, as well as high bar squats vs low bar squats, whether 3-5 minutes of rest is necessary for strength, the use of artificial colors and flavors in food and supplements and their bucket list items. The massive infusion of investor capital by Vuori. The importance of laying down the foundation. [4:18] Paul Chek has partnered with Organifi! (8:03) How we almost lost Justin this past weekend in Tahoe. (10:53) Why is Adam sleeping on the couch? (15:07) The importance of documenting the early stages of your child’s life to retain memories. (18:40) The value and potential future of boutique fitness studios. How fitness is a ‘fad’ driven business. [23:18] Keanu Reeves is HOT!! Matrix 4 has been confirmed!! (38:47) Is there a changing of the guard? Apple + is investing $6B in original content. The guys spec

In this episode, Sal, Adam and Justin compile a list of the top 3 or 4 exercises for every body part. What adaptation do you desire? The hierarchy of exercises for each major body part, the rules to determine them, falling into the ‘boredom’ trap & MORE. (1:58) The MOST effective GENERAL exercises for developing strength, function, and aesthetics for each major body part. (14:20) #1 – The Chest. (15:02) #2 – The Back. (24:49) #3 – The Shoulders. (36:50) #4 – The Traps. (44:30) #5 – The “show” muscle, aka Biceps. (47:32) #6 – The Triceps. (52:42) #7 – The Glutes. (56:17) #8 – The Quads. (1:01:07) #9 – The Hamstrings. (1:05:53) #10 – The Calves. (1:09:27) #11 – The Abs. (1:11:34) People Mentioned Danny Matranga | CSCS | BSc. (@danny.matranga)  Instagram Ronnie Coleman (@ronniecoleman8)  Instagram Dr. Ben Pollack (@phdeadlift)  Instagram Robert Oberst (@robertoberst)  Instagram Bret "Glute Guy" Contreras PhD (@bretcontreras1)  Instagram Ben Pakulski (@bpakfitness)  Instagram Dr. Jordan Shallow D.C (@the_m

In this episode of Quah, sponsored by Organifi (organifi.com/mindpump, code "mindpump" for 20% off), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about favorite row variations for strength and hypertrophy, characteristics or qualities that separate people who adhere to their fitness goals and health behaviors compared to those who don’t, the best investments to make to “sleep hack” on a budget, and influencers promoting an "all in" diet approach. Sal recaps his grandfather's 88th birthday: Large family gatherings, nootropics & MORE. (5:14) Will taxing red meat save lives and slow global warming?? The importance of looking at the whole picture. (12:02) Harvard Medical School receives $9M dollar donation to support independent research on the science of cannabinoids. Guys’ talk the benefits and let you know the best products to use. (19:52) Does fatherhood change your brain? New study + the latest updates from Adam on baby Maximus. (26:53) How Disneyworld still has a nuclear permit to build a plant. (

In this episode, Sal, Adam and Justin go over seven steps that will help you pick the best workout based on your experience, goals and available equipment. What workout is best for me?? Mind Pump directs the masses in the RIGHT direction with 7 steps to consider. (3:22) #1 - What is your CURRENT experience and what are you doing NOW? (4:55) #2 – Understanding your own SPECIFIC goals. (14:47) #3 – Being ‘mobility’ minded. (20:48) #4 – How many days a week you can REALISTICALLY commit to the gym FOREVER? (31:32) #5 – Does the workout make you feel beat up or motivated when you leave? (40:42) #6 - How much TIME can you dedicate to the workout? (42:21) #7 – What ACCESS to equipment do you have? (45:52) Constructive takeaways on what a routine should look like for you. (50:10) Related Links/Products Mentioned August Promotion: MAPS Prime & Prime Pro ½ off!! **Code “PRIME50” at checkout** Have more questions, we will get an answer for you! Programs@mindpumpmedia.com Stop Working Out And Start Practicing Is

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 approach to transitioning from macro counting to unconscious competence with respect to eating, competitors & influencers coming out about binge eating and gaining excessive weight, engineered plant based meats,  and programming for people with health issues such as Rheumatoid Arthritis and Fibromyalgia. The guys talk all things bathroom etiquette. (5:02) How Justin used the Organifi ‘Immunity’ to nip his potential cold in the butt before his anniversary. (10:30) Sal’s work out with ‘The Beast’, aka Doug. (14:46) More updates on the Epstein suicide ‘conspiracy’. (16:38) How aged garlic extract can slash heart disease risk. (24:02) More recipes from the ‘Schafer Kitchen’ brought to you by Butcher Box and Kettle & Fire. (26:02) Nike making BRILLANT moves again...Launching sneaker subscription service for kids. (28:16) Weight Watchers launc

In this episode of Quah, sponsored by MAPS Fitness Products (www.mapsfitnessproducts.com), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about how to use chains in the gym, whether strength training can be the solution to many of the ailments that often accompany aging, the benefit of stretching before or after lifting heavy, and the value of minimalist shoes for someone trying to correct mobility issues in ankles and hips. Why we don’t actually WANT everything. The wisdom of spiritual teachings and having a sense of meaning. (4:37) Is there any value to tarot cards? (13:30) The one-time Justin was into D & D and how being a nerd today is cool. (18:20) PRx now has a camouflage squat rack + the benefits of sandbag training. (23:12) Mind Pump Recommends Westside vs. The World on Netflix. (28:15) How kids continue to challenge you. (32:18) What the guys do that drive their partner crazy? (38:02) The connection between Justin and Jeffrey Epstein?? (42:02) The Oprah of podcasting. Will we see Joe Rogan mo

With so many popular diets, how do you choose the best one for you? In this episode, Sal, Adam and Justin review four of the most popular and who should do which.   The many ways to approach nutrition + how to determine what diet is best for you? (2:08) #1 - The Paleo Diet: The origins, science behind it, pros and cons & MORE. (4:32) #2 – The Ketogenic Diet: The origins, science behind it, pros and cons & MORE. (14:45) #3 – The Carnivore Diet: How did it become popular, pros and cons & MORE. (29:55) #4 – The Vegan Diet: The origins, pros, and cons & MORE. (40:00) Who should do these diets and who should avoid them? (48:15)   People Mentioned Robb Wolf (@dasrobbwolf)  Instagram Chris Kresser M.S., L.Ac. (@chriskresser)  Instagram Walter L. Voegtlin Dominic D'Agostino (@DominicDAgosti2)  Twitter Joe Rogan (@joerogan)  Instagram Mikhaila Peterson (@mikhailapeterson)  Instagram Jordan Peterson (@jordan.b.peterson)  Instagram Terry Wahls MD (@drterrywahls)  Instagram   Related Links/P

In this episode of Quah, sponsored by MAPS Fitness Products (www.mapsfitnessproducts.com), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about training certain body parts for strength while training other body parts with higher reps and lower weight in the same workout, the pros and cons of Weight Watchers, applying MAPS programs to children or teens, and how they met their partners. How Justin is ‘Wreck it Ralph’. (6:07) Mind Pump Weekend Update: Adam attends his friend’s daughter’s first birthday, makes the ultimate Butcher Box ‘pork butt’ crockpot meal, updates on his ‘cabin fever’ & MORE. (7:48) Mind Pump Conspiracy Hour: Jeffrey Epstein's suicide, first human-monkey chimeras developed in China, water bears on the moon & MORE. (15:35) How the ChiliPad has been a lifesaver for the guys. (30:35) Justin takes the family out to the 49ers game and gets the VIP treatment. (33:47) Sal and Jessica visit baby Maximus. (35:40) Sal has McDonald’s French fries for the first time in 10 years! (40:42) The

Hitting a training or diet plateau is frustrating. In this episode, Sal, Adam and Justin go into detail how to break through plateaus and how to avoid them altogether. The frustration of hitting a plateau. (3:03) Don’t be so hard on yourself! (6:10) How would you define a plateau? The importance of looking at the WHOLE picture. (7:51) Some of the reasons your body may by plateauing and what you can do about it. (16:14) The concept of ‘perpetual’ progress in breaking through a plateau. (51:30) People Mentioned Jordan Syatt - SyattFitness (@syattfitness)  Instagram Related Links/Products Mentioned August Promotion: MAPS Prime/Prime Pro ½ off!! **Code “PRIME50” at checkout** Mind Pump 1065: Jordan Syatt on Becoming Gary Vee’s Trainer, the Biggest Lessons He Learned from Gary Vee, Keys to Building an Online Business (& Mistakes to Avoid) & MORE! How To Boost Your Metabolism The Right Way! (FAT LOSS!)| Mind Pump TV Mind Pump 1027: 3 Steps to Speed Up Your Metabolism How Phasing Your Workouts Leads

In this episode of Quah, sponsored by Organifi (organifi.com/mindpump, code "mindpump" for 20% off), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about how lose fat from areas that don't seem to respond, what exactly defines an ideal rest day, non-negotiables for both romantic and platonic relationships, and how they practice spirituality.  Why Adam must be super high when watching shows recommended by Sal. (5:30) How Justin is on a ‘cult-watch’. How we put all the blame on the leader and put no responsibility on the people who FOLLOW. (7:51) A Mind Pump Rant: Free Markets vs. Socialism. (13:34) Arizona Tea maker enters the cannabis market. How all the ‘big dogs’ are getting into the market. (22:17) Updates on Adam’s testosterone levels after Maximus using the Everly Well tests + when to test your hormones if a health/fitness enthusiast. (27:40) Is the significant other in the house when you have your ‘private time with yourself’? (32:02) Human breast milk may help babies tell time via circadian signals

In this episode of Quah, sponsored by MAPS Fitness Products (www.mapsfitnessproducts.com), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about the best lifting cues to help clients (or self) use proper form, how to convince someone to build strength rather than prioritizing aesthetics, the changes experienced when becoming a dad and what Stay Authentic means to the Mind Pump team. Mind Pump Recommends the Jordan Harbinger Show with Moby. (5:38) Mind Pump reminiscences on video games of the past. (8:18) Why we must make being a great dad ‘cool’ again. (12:33) Statistics of millionaires in the United States: How our perceptions are usually off from reality. (25:10) How cordyceps improve endurance performance. (33:22) Vuori just dropped their Fall Collection! (35:06) How Sal could have bumped into Britney Spears + our obsession with celebrity. (36:03) Mind Pump Recommends “The Boys” on Amazon Prime Video. (41:19) Updates on Bill & Ted 3. (43:12) Why when you say something ‘unpopular’ it is better to dou

In this episode, Sal, Adam and Justin reveal the three things you must do if you are a "hardgainer" and are having difficulty putting on muscle. How the fitness industry shows NO LOVE for the hardgainer. (3:19) #1 – EAT MORE FOOD + The strategies you can implement TODAY to gain size the RIGHT way. (10:43) #2 – HAVE THE PROPER WORKOUT ROUTINE + The concept of leaving ‘two in the tank’. (19:27) #3 – PROPER SLEEP AS A TOOL TO GAIN MUSCLE. (39:55) The importance of tracking your ‘volume of training’ to avoid plateaus. (46:11) Why you MUST be consistent and NOT get discouraged by the scale. (51:32) Don’t get stuck in a particular rep range. (54:13) People Mentioned Stan "Rhino" Efferding (@stanefferding)  Instagram   Related Links/Products Mentioned August Promotion: MAPS Prime/Prime Pro ½ off!! **Code “PRIME50” at checkout** How to Determine if You are a Hardgainer – Mind Pump Blog Top 3 Mistakes Hardgainers Make When Trying to Build Muscle – Mind Pump Blog How To Eat If You Want To Pack On Muscle – Mind

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 pros and cons of a powerlifting type approach to training vs a bodybuilder type approach to training,  the pros and cons of ab machines, when and how often you should do a deload week, and whether sore or painful hip flexors are a sign of a mobility lapse or of overuse. How Sal used the full-spectrum hemp oil from NED to relax his body and mind after long days with the family at Disneyland/Universal Studios. (5:30) Updates on ‘Dad’ life with Adam. (18:40) California limits full-contact practices for youth football. How sports are physical and we cannot make everything safe. (26:21) Video games and activity with our youth: Connecting the dots for themselves when it comes to screen usage, eye strain, and sleep. (32:06) Tool is NOW on Spotify and Justin/Adam are excited about it! (38:07) Can our grandparent's past trauma be passed on to their children a

In this episode, Sal, Adam and Justin talk with Laurie King, blogger, nutrition coach and soon to be podcaster. The MASSIVE responsibility of being a parent, how your words become a child's inner voice, the coddling of the human mind & MORE. (3:48) What drove her into fitness? (13:37) How CrossFit was a natural replacement for her addictive personality. (16:00) Her journey coming off hormonal birth control and what came from it. (19:21) Her coaching style and why she may not be everyone’s cup of tea. (29:25) The importance of finding the RIGHT doctor for you. (35:00) What are some common signs that you may be doing too much? (37:49) Her take on supplementing with bioidentical hormones to make yourself feel better? (40:19) Practices she implements to reduce stress. (42:54) What percentage of her clientele does CrossFit? Why most of us aren’t doing what we SHOULD be doing. (46:44) How putting her body in a ‘dumpster bucket’ has made her a better coach. (53:27) The important conversation of naturally balanc

In this episode of Quah, sponsored by Organifi (organifi.com/mindpump, code "mindpump" for 20% off), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about eating late at night and weight gain, favorite lateral and rotational exercises, the importance of back extensions for developing a balanced core, and obesity as a disability.  Who out of the Mind Pump crew does the least number of dishes? The proper way to clean, put them away & MORE. (4:46) Why celebrities are the worst at virtue signaling. How over 114 private jets were scheduled to arrive at Google’s Summit on climate change! (14:45) Mind Pump’s Biggest Giveaway EVER!! Up to $2000 value! Visit their Instagram page Friday 8/2 for the details. (18:02) The value of Joovv red light therapy to help improve Infant jaundice, skin, hair loss & MORE.  (19:45) The maker of popular selfie app Facetune just landed $135 million at a unicorn valuation. (26:27) The next big thing in toy design for this new ‘Instagram’ era. (29:50) Over 1 in 4 delivery drive

In this episode of Quah, sponsored by MAPS Fitness Products (www.mapsfitnessproducts.com), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about specializing in a specific type of training, the benefits and detriments of dropping weight each set, adding weight each set or using the same weight for all sets, how to "treat" kids with food, and steps for recovery after going too hard in a workout. Mind Pump Recommends the Jordan Harbinger Show Deep Dive: What to do when your purpose starts to suck. (4:43) Is there a market for ‘party’ drugs? (6:55) What supplements do the guys use on a consistent basis? (9:15) Why giving up meat won’t have much effect on the environment. The importance of looking at the WHOLE picture. (13:17) New research casts doubt on the safety of the world’s most popular artificial sweetener. (19:24) The binging of social media and would Government involvement be beneficial? (24:55) Why there will always be someone taking advantage of the system + the value of higher education. (28:40) Is

In this episode, Sal, Adam and Justin discuss the debate among fitness experts regarding the importance of mobility and go over seven foundational movements that every human should be able to perform. Mind Pump here to blur the lines and separate the two camps: Strength side vs. Mobility side. (2:46) Why the human race would benefit from GOOD functioning patterns. (7:55) Why mobility work is so important in unlocking the skills to achieve foundational movements. (11:51) The 7 functional human movement patterns you SHOULD be able to do to MAXIMIZE your quality of life. (18:10) Why mobility is so effective? More important rather than just doing the basic exercises? (24:20) How your body is an adaptation machine: If you don’t practice a skill, you lose it! (30:10) How mobility is a balance between flexibility, strength, stability and recruitment patterns. (38:22) The benefits of full ranges of motion to build a better functioning body. (43:00) Why going extreme on either side is unhealthy and gets you nowhere.

In this episode of Quah, sponsored by Organifi (organifi.com/mindpump, code "mindpump" for 20% off), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about why people can leg press a much higher weight than they can barbell squat, whether poor food choices slow down the amount of muscle you build, how getting older affects progress in the gym, and whether there is any validity to “health at any size.” The GAME-CHANGING benefits of the ChiliPad ‘Ooler’. (4:49) How Justin enjoyed the ‘comedy’ of the Twilight series. (11:50) Recapping the Mind Pump Live event in Seattle, WA. (14:28) Anti-manspreading chair designer receives 'backlash'. How memes are today’s political cartoons. (23:18) Mind Pump Recommends ‘The Great Hack’ on Netflix. How people are NOT that hard to manipulate. (26:27) How the times have truly changed... Teen 'Fortnite' champion won more than Tiger Woods at the Masters. (38:47) What is good leadership all about? (42:44) Mind Pump sends their deepest condolences and prayers to all affected by th

In this episode, Sal, Adam and Justin discuss how you can build an impressive body even if you don't have access to a gym, barbells or dumbbells. Busting the common myth that you can’t build a great physique without access to a lot of equipment. (1:49) How to scale exercises to keep you in those challenging rep ranges. (10:05) The importance of correctional movements to progress and prevent injuries. (14:43) The significance of the AMP sessions. (19:26) The difficulty of working out at home without equipment. (23:00) The KEY equipment needed for MAPS Anywhere + the importance of injury prevention. (24:50) The biggest barriers from keeping people from working out consistently. (29:42) The value of adding MAPS Anywhere to your current training routine. (33:40) Breaking down all aspects of MAPS Anywhere. (38:30) Don’t let the fact that you travel a lot or have limited access to a gym from preventing you from reaching your fitness goals. (42:15) What exercises SHOULD you include in your routine if working out fr

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 substitutes for deadlifts and squats for someone with severe lower back problems, using a landmine press rather than an overhead press when dealing with shoulder issues, uneven activation of muscle groups, and if it is necessary to be in good shape before becoming a trainer. If you were wondering why there was a dip in energy at Mind Pump HQ, have no fear they are stocked back up of Organifi Pure. (3:32) Solo ‘cholo’: Justin shares his experiences while his family is out of town. (4:42) Kids being little shits. (12:43) How humans have evolved to be fat. (14:35)  Jeremy Buendia in HOT water. The important lesson of separating the person from what they do for a living. (15:24) How the conspiracies involving Jeffrey Epstein are coming to life! (24:22) Mind Pump Recommends ‘The Loudest Voice’ on Showtime. How politics are NASTY. (28:38) Mind Pump Li