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.

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The MOST rewarding partnership. (34:19)
The protective effects of religion and the father’s impact on their child’s spiritual practice. (37:42)
Navigating the ethics of bringing back the dire wolves. (46:36)
#Quah question #1 – Is there a specific range of caloric surplus for optimal muscle growth? Is there a specific range for a caloric deficit to not lose muscle? (58:04)
#Quah question #2 – What would you recommend I eat before working out? I am typically not hungry and only have a coffee before my morning workout. I have read that eating something before working out could be beneficial. I am 53 years old and currently doing a 90-day transformation program. I always work out in the morning before work. (1:01:35)
#Quah question #3 – What are the best natural ways to lower cortisol? (1:04:09)
#Quah question #4 – How can you not lose upper body gains or become too imbalanced while training after suffering an injury? (1:05:51)

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