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Exploring the Relationship Between the Pump and Muscle Growth
Explore the truth behind the muscle pump phenomenon, debunking myths and emphasizing the crucial role of hydration, diet, and training in muscle growth and hypertrophy.
In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer four Pump Head questions drawn from last Sunday’s Quah post on the @mindpumpmedia Instagram page.
Mind Pump Fit Tip: Does the ‘pump’ build muscle and should you chase it? (1:42)
Oxytocin with Mom’s and Dad’s. (8:49)
Things the guys do better than their partners. (10:38)
Culture is VERY important when it comes to obesity. (15:58)
Good gut health is good brain health. (25:35)
The mental challenges with cutting and bulking. (27:11)
Mind Pump’s favorite types of people in the gym. (36:51)
Off the rack with State & Liberty. (39:13)
What is in the water there?! (43:23)
Why does war breed more boys? (47:07)
The bio-hacking space is interesting. (51:22)
Shout out to the NCI x Mind Pump Tahoe Event! (56:57)
#Quah question #1 - Should you eat fewer calories on rest days? If so, how many fewer? (58:03)
#Quah question #2 - How important is having a strong core for the main lifts? Is there a certain percentage more you can expect to lift by strengthening the core? (1:01:55)
#Quah question #3 - How can I stop trap engagement while doing back exercises? (1:08:44)
#Quah question #4 - How do you teach your kids about health and fitness? I want my kids to be healthy, but I don't want them to develop an unhealthy relationship with exercise, diet, or their bodies. (1:13:28)
Related Links/Products Mentioned
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People Mentioned
Robb Wolf (@dasrobbwolf) Instagram
Olivier Rioux (@olivier.rioux) Instagram
Holly Tiarne Baxter (@hollytbaxter) Instagram
Jeff Nippard (@jeffnippard) Instagram
Gary Brecka (@garybrecka) Instagram
Layne Norton, Ph.D. (@biolayne) Instagram
Andrew Huberman, Ph.D. (@hubermanlab) Instagram
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