Balancing Muscle Gains and Training

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: Don’t use shame to get results. (2:00)

• When your kids have bigger calves than you. (17:22)

• Organifi has products for kids! (18:31)

• Interesting times we live in. (23:32)

• Speculating on the fallout from Oprah’s weight-loss drug special. (29:27)

• Did the CDC release a redacted study on myocarditis after COVID-19 vaccination? (33:30)

• Dan Bilzerian admits monogamy is the answer. (35:11)

• If people skip meals, typically there are unhealthy habits around that. (40:48)

• Adam has started taking Tirzepatide, updates to come! (45:27)

• Influencer farms vs. the power of word of mouth. (49:27)

• Brain.fm works like a charm. (56:31)

• Shout out to Matteo Mancuso. (58:20)

• #Quah question #1 - What can I do to get bigger, if I’m only noticing strength gains? (1:00:56)

• #Quah question #2 - Can you please provide some tips for a “skinny fat” body? I’m already lifting 4-5x a week, eat my bodyweight in protein daily (min), and get 10-15K steps a day. I don’t know why I cannot get more toned and muscular. (1:03:30)

• #Quah question #3 - Is it possible to lose muscle due to overtraining even if you always hit your protein targets? (1:06:09)

• #Quah question #4 - What are the best exercises to do to strengthen your wrists? (1:11:42)

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• Dan Bilzerian Says Monogamy is Better Than Sleeping with Thousands of Women

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People Mentioned

• Dan Bilzerian (@danbilzerian) Instagram

• Matteo Mancuso (@matteomancuso.guitar) Instagram