2609: Five Times It’s Better to NOT Add Weight to the Bar & More (Listener Live Coaching)

In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin coach four Pump Heads via Zoom.

• Mind Pump Fit Tip: 5 times it’s better to NOT add weight to the bar. (2:03)

• The cognitive benefits of taking a break from smartphones. (17:24)

• A promising new trend for touring bands. (32:07)

• Effect of polyphenols on cognitive function. (33:44)

• Digital Drew. (35:04)

• Shout out to Mind Pump Josh! (44:17)

• The PB&J divide. (45:19)

• Kids say the darndest things. (48:40)

• Letting your kid win. (51:23)

• Good vibes at Mind Pump HQ. (54:47)

• #ListenerLive question #1 – What is the key to long-term success, stick to powerlifting year-round or upgrade every part of the “car?” (56:36)

• #ListenerLive question #2 – What is your take on this EMS studio trend? (1:10:48)

• #ListenerLive question #3 – What order and how frequently should I be using tools to maximize recovery? (1:19:40)

• #ListenerLive question #4 – How does one know when they’re ready to ramp up training volume? (1:29:24)

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People Mentioned

• Jim Kwik (@jimkwik) Instagram

• Drew Canole (@drewcanole) Instagram

• Josh Nickerson (@mindpumpjosh) Instagram

• Ed Coan (@eddycoan) Instagram

• Ben Pollack, Ph.D. (@phdeadlift)  Instagram

• Layne Norton, Ph.D. (@biolayne) Instagram