2548: The 5 BEST Sources of Protein for Bodybuilding & More (Listener Coaching)

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Mar 7, 2025

Discover the top five sources of protein ideal for bodybuilding, with insights into their nutritional benefits. Explore how different body types influence strength sports and the cultural significance of gray sweatpants. Dive into the intriguing link between probiotics and cognitive function. Learn about the fascinating blue blood of horseshoe crabs and its medical applications. Plus, get tailored advice for warming up based on individual needs and optimizing muscle gain for long-term fitness success.

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Body Type Advantages in Lifting

Specific body types have advantages in certain lifts due to biomechanics.
Short arms and wide chests benefit bench press, short femurs benefit squats, and long limbs benefit deadlifts.

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Gray Sweatpants Phenomenon

Sal's wife jokingly suggested he intentionally wears gray sweatpants.
This led to a discussion about why women are attracted to men in gray sweats.

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Probiotics and Cognitive Function

Probiotics, especially Bifidobacterium, improve cognitive function in older adults.
A study showed improvements in complex attention, cognitive flexibility, and executive function.

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Mind Pump Fit Tip: The five BEST sources of protein for bodybuilding. (1:44)
What body types have advantages with certain lifts? (21:38)
Mind Pump’s Vuori favorites. (31:29)
Probiotics and cognitive function. (36:39)
We need to normalize parasites. (40:20)
Fun Facts with Justin: What color is crab blood? (43:21)
Exercise and dementia. (46:33)
Transform your body in 90 days! (51:02)
#Quah question #1 – I’ve been a yo-yo dieter for years. I’m doing MAPS Starter and have maybe 50lbs to lose. Should I do this in a bulk or cut? (55:13)
#Quah question #2 – What is the best way to warm up for a full-body workout? I’m older and need a few sets to warm up before I begin a muscle group. How can I warm up and not double my time in the gym? (58:33)
#Quah question #3 – Have you guys ever trained someone with scoliosis? Are there any exercises to avoid, and If so, can you guys recommend replacements to get similar benefits? (1:01:50)
#Quah question #4 – I have terrible arthritis in my shoulders. It prevents me from doing back squats, I can’t hold the barbell on my back. I’ve replaced back squats with Zercher and/or front squats, or squats with the safety bar. Are these effective? (1:03:47)