

2006: What to Do if You Are Having Trouble Connecting With a Muscle, Diet & Workout Adjustments to Make if You Have Hit a Plateau, How to Stay Lean Without Being Obsessive About Food & More (Listener Live Coaching)
Feb 8, 2023
The hosts dive into the power of strength training, emphasizing its unique benefits for aesthetic results. They explore genetic differences in muscle gain between genders, share transformative insights on protein production, and discuss the intriguing effects of cannabinoids on metabolism. The conversation touches on the challenges of maintaining a healthy diet without obsession and offers practical advice for overcoming fitness plateaus. With a mix of humor and relatable anecdotes, they highlight the importance of balancing mental well-being alongside physical health.
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Strength Training for Aesthetics
- Use strength training to sculpt your body.
- No other exercise allows targeted shaping like strength training.
Strength Training as Foundation
- Strength training can complement any other physical activity.
- Design programs around strength training and integrate other modalities.
Strength Training and Proprioception
- Strength training enhances proprioception, crucial for all sports.
- Its versatility makes it applicable to various physical pursuits.
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Intro
00:00 • 2min
The Power of Strength Training
02:10 • 17min
Genetics, Genders, and Muscle Growth
19:20 • 16min
Innovations in Whey Protein Production and Veganism Insights
35:42 • 2min
Activism and Cannabinoids: A Deep Dive
37:27 • 4min
Exploring Eating Habits and the Region Beta Paradox
41:39 • 2min
Navigating Change: From Fitness to Cannabis
43:15 • 17min
Dreams, Moods, and Relaxation Remedies
01:00:20 • 3min
Exploring Health, Politics, and Dinosaurs
01:03:06 • 6min
Navigating Children's Online Safety
01:08:39 • 4min
Balancing Strength, Nutrition, and Mental Health
01:13:03 • 9min
Navigating Body Image and Holistic Health Support
01:22:33 • 2min
Navigating Fitness and Mental Health
01:24:23 • 19min
Navigating Flexibility and Strength
01:43:17 • 9min
Empowering Post-Pregnancy Fitness Journey
01:51:53 • 13min
Transforming Fitness: Strength Gains and Healthy Cutting Strategies
02:05:01 • 2min
MAPS PowerLift
MAPS PowerLift
A Powerlifting Program for Strength and Competition
Ben Pollack
Mind Pump Media
MAPS PowerLift is an 11-week program designed to help individuals prepare for their first powerlifting competition or simply maximize their strength in the big three lifts: squat, deadlift, and bench press.
It includes coaching videos from Ben Pollack and focuses on phased training to ensure continuous strength gains.
The program requires access to basic gym equipment like a squat rack, bench, and barbell.

MAPS Symmetry
A Workout Program for Building a Balanced Body
Mind Pump Media
MAPS Symmetry is a workout program designed to build a balanced, sculpted, and symmetrical body by targeting each side of the body independently.
It combines isometrics, unilateral, and traditional training methods across four phases to enhance strength and aesthetics while correcting imbalances in the physique.
MAPS Strong
MAPS Strong
A Strongman-Inspired Fitness Program
Robert Oberst
Mind Pump Media
MAPS Strong is a phased fitness program designed to increase total body strength through a unique blend of conventional exercises and strongman movements.
It is tailored for individuals with at least one year of weightlifting experience, aiming to boost strength, stamina, and maintain mobility.
MAPS 15 Minutes
MAPS 15 Minutes
Muscular Adaptation Programming System
Mind Pump Media
MAPS 15 Minutes is a fitness program that offers short, frequent workouts to help individuals maintain a consistent exercise routine.
It is designed to be completed in just 15 minutes a day, six days a week, and can be done at home with minimal equipment.
The program focuses on building strength, boosting metabolism, and enhancing overall fitness without requiring extensive time commitments.
MAPS Aesthetic
MAPS Aesthetic
Muscle Adaptation Programming System for Aesthetic Physique
Mind Pump Media
MAPS Aesthetic is a comprehensive fitness program divided into three phases: building strength, adding size, and sharpening physique.
It includes foundational workouts and focus sessions to target specific body parts, requiring a significant time commitment and full gym access.
The program is designed for seasoned lifters looking to transform their physique.

MAPS Anabolic
Muscle Adaptation Programming System
Mind Pump Media
MAPS Anabolic is a foundational resistance training program by Mind Pump Media, focusing on multi-joint exercises, recovery, and phased workouts to optimize muscle growth and strength.
It offers both gym and at-home versions, with a structured approach to boost metabolism and enhance overall fitness.

MAPS Performance
A Fitness Training Program
Mind Pump
MAPS Performance is a comprehensive fitness program designed to enhance strength, mobility, and stability.
It includes four phases of training, focusing on building strength outside the sagittal plane and improving functional movement.
The program consists of three strength days and up to four mobility sessions per week.

The Resistance Training Revolution
The No-Cardio Way to Burn Fat and Age-Proof Your Body—in Only 60 Minutes a Week
Sal Di Stefano
The Resistance Training Revolution, written by Sal Di Stefano, challenges traditional cardio-focused fitness advice by highlighting the superiority of resistance training for fat loss, metabolic health, and anti-aging.
The book introduces Mind Pump's Muscular Adaptation Programming System (MAPS) to optimize workouts and includes over 60 fat-burning exercises that can be done at home.
It also covers nutrition strategies and self-assessments for tracking progress.
In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin coach four Pump Heads via Zoom.
- Mind Pump Fit Tip: Strength training is the ONLY form of exercise that will make your body LOOK the best. (2:12)
- Do males gain muscle strength & size with resistance training faster than females? (21:25)
- The future is here! (33:24)
- Cannabinoids and fat loss. (39:22)
- Being trapped in the Region Beta Paradox. (41:37)
- The Whole Foods 365 conundrum. (50:00)
- Trying to break down the weird Paul Pelosi video. (53:25)
- Organifi’s products taste good and make you feel good! (1:00:18)
- How political parties use the media for their benefit. (1:03:06)
- What can people do to prevent themselves from cheating? (1:06:06)
- Shout out to Songs for Littles on YouTube! (1:07:43)
- #ListenerLive question #1 - Do you have any answers regarding perimenopausal women getting estrogen replacement therapy? How it affects them regarding weight, muscle mass, and body fat? (1:10:14)
- #ListenerLive question #2 - During the post-newbie gains maintenance phase, was my body simply screaming for more calories to feed the muscle-building signal I was sending in the gym? (1:26:06)
- #ListenerLive question #3 - What can I do to feel my hamstrings when doing ‘good morning’ exercises? (1:43:13)
- #ListenerLive question #4 - Any advice for someone who doesn’t want to restrict themselves for the rest of her life to be lean? (1:51:51)
Related Links/Products Mentioned
- Ask a question to Mind Pump, live! Email: live@mindpumpmedia.com
- Visit NED for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners!
- Visit Organifi for the exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Promo code MINDPUMP at checkout**
- February Promotion: MAPS Performance, MAPS Aesthetic, and MAPS HIIT are all 50% off! **Code FEB50 at checkout**
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- Sex Differences in Resistance Training: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
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- Mooless vegan whey protein
- Visit ZBiotics for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners!
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- Whole Foods 365 Organic: Made in China. An ABC Exposé.
- Calorie labels are often wildly inaccurate. Here’s how to prevent extra calories from derailing your diet.
- Wild body camera footage shows Paul Pelosi hammer attack
- Put Me in Your Shoes: Does Perspective-Taking Inoculate Against the Appeal of Alternative Partners?
- Songs for Littles - Toddler Learning Videos - YouTube
- Visit Joy Mode for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Promo code MINDPUMP at checkout for 20% off your first order**
- The Resistance Training Revolution – Book by Sal Di Stefano
- MAPS Powerlift
- MP Holistic Health
- What Should I Do If I’ve Hit a Plateau With Fat Loss? - Mind Pump Blog
- MAPS Symmetry
- MAPS 15 Minutes
- Build Your Hamstrings- How to Properly do Good Mornings
- Groove in a Proper Hip Hinge- Good Mornings with Stick Mobility Session
- Visit Transcend for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners!
- Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube
- Mind Pump Free Resources
People Mentioned
- Brendon Ayanbadejo (@brendon310) Instagram
- Dave Epstein (@DavidEpstein) Twitter
- Andy Galpin, PhD (@DrAndyGalpin) Twitter
- Jordan Peterson (@jordan.b.peterson) Instagram
- Chris Williamson (@chriswillx) Instagram