In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin coach four Pump Heads via Zoom. 2119: Getting Leaner By Eating More Calories, Ways to Improve Muscle Definition, How to Train When You are Feeling Burnt Out & More (Listener Live Coaching) Mind Pump Fit Tip: Do the LEAST amount of work to ELICIT the most amount of change. (2:06) Recapping Maximus’ 4th Birthday Party. (14:59) The value of sign language for kids. (23:49) Effective natural methods to dispose of ants and other insects. (27:26) Big Pharma advertising spend game. (35:40) Glyphosates are EVERYWHERE! (43:13) The guy’s take on the Jonah Hill emotional abuse allegations. (46:30) It’s all about timing when it comes to elections. (50:03) Threads vs Twitter. (58:23) An update from Sal on the peptide BP-157. (59:04) An easy way to boost your protein is with Paleo Valley’s bone broth protein powder. (1:00:35) Shout out to Bret Johnson. (1:01:41) #ListenerLive question #1 – How do you reverse your diet if you’re mostly eating meat? (1:03:10)  #ListenerLive question #2 - Is it ok to jump from program to program? My goal is to gain back muscle definition. (1:15:48) #ListenerLive question #3 – How would you recommend getting back into working out after battling through a severe burnout? (1:29:01) Related Links/Products Mentioned Ask a question to Mind Pump, live! Email: live@mindpumpmedia.com Visit PRx Performance for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! Visit Paleo Valley for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Promo code MINDPUMP15 at checkout for 15% discount** July Promotion: MAPS Starter | MAPS Starter Bundle 50% off! **Code JULY50 at checkout** Mind Pump #2112: Is 15 Minutes Enough Time For An Effective Workout? 10 Plants That Repel Bugs - Herbs, Shrubs, Flowers Insects Hate 70% of News Advertising Now Belongs to Big Pharma CDC finds toxic weedkiller in 87 percent of children tested Farming robot kills 200,000 weeds per hour with lasers What To Know About Jonah Hill's Emotional Abuse Allegations Video of Donald Trump Shaking Joe Rogan's Hand at UFC Fight "Mamas For DeSantis" Ad: "When You Come After Our Kids, We Fight Back” 100 Million Sign-ups In 5 Days. 8 Reasons Why Threads Is Blowing Up Visit Organifi for the exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Promo code MINDPUMP at checkout** MP Holistic Health MAPS 15 Minutes Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources People Mentioned Dr. Stephen Cabral (@stephencabral) Instagram Bret Johnson (@bretjohnson11) Instagram Gary Vay-Ner-Chuk (@garyvee) Instagram  

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.  2118: The Pros & Cons of Working Out Barefoot, How to Add Sled Work to Your Workouts, Important Considerations When Training People Over 70 & More Mind Pump Fit Tip: Prioritize your sleep to improve all aspects of your life. (2:08) Knight Kap review from Kreatures of Habit. (12:13) Fire alarms are annoying. (14:38) Children need to expend energy and play outside. (22:11) Pay attention to how people make you feel. (29:57) The political circus. (41:31) Creatine is a HEALTH supplement. (51:11) Conspiracy Corner with Mind Pump: Shape Shifters and Buzz Aldrin. (56:50) Shout out to Russell Dickerson. (1:03:37) #Quah question #1 - What are the pros and cons of working out barefoot, especially for the lower body? (1:05:54)  #Quah question #2 - You guys have been consistently positive about sled work. What is the best way to add it to something like Maps Anabolic? (1:14:42) #Quah question #3 - Why doesn't MAPS Prime Pro include knees? Is it because most 'knee issues' are hip and ankle issues? Are you considering adding knees to the program in the future? (1:18:48) #Quah question #4 - What is the number one thing to keep in mind when training seniors 70+ who have never weight trained before? (1:21:17) Related Links/Products Mentioned Visit Eight Sleep for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump Listeners! **Save $150 on the Pod Cover.** Visit Kreatures of Habit: Meal One for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Code MP25 at checkout** July Promotion: MAPS Starter | MAPS Starter Bundle 50% off! **Code JULY50 at checkout** The Wonder Weeks App BabySparks – A development expert in your pocket "This guy was really a menace": Hunter Biden driving at 172 mph while smoking crack photos go viral, spark outrage  Presidential Approval Highs & Lows Is Creatine an Effective Supplement? - Mind Pump Blog TRANSCEND your goals! Telehealth Provider • Physician Directed GET YOUR PERSONALIZED TREATMENT PLAN!  Hormone Replacement Therapy, Cognitive Function, Sleep & Fatigue, Athletic Performance and MORE. Their online process and medical experts make it simple to find out what’s right for you. Born to Run: A Hidden Tribe, Superathletes, and the Greatest Race the World Has Never Seen MAPS Cardio Mind Pump #2117: Fix Your Knee Pain Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources People Mentioned Michael Churnow (@michaelchernow) Instagram Russell Dickerson (@russelled) Instagram  

In this episode Sal, Adam & Justin cover what you need to know to correct knee pain. The guy’s worst knee injuries. (1:33) The myth of overuse. (2:41) Understanding the root cause of knee pain and how it operates. (3:48) Defining acute pain vs chronic pain. (7:19) How the ankle and hip relate to knee pain. (11:59) Why everyone should squat. (16:46) The guy’s success rates with clients with knee pain. (18:50) Why the unlearning process is VERY important. (23:00) The importance of getting stronger and expanding your mobility education. (24:51) The BEST knee-protecting movements. (28:37) The BEST mobility exercises for the ankles and hips. (33:46) Related Links/Products Mentioned Limited time offer exclusively for Mind Pump Listeners ONLY: 50% off the Stress, Mood & Metabolism At-Home Lab Test + Health Coaching Call - Reserve yours today here July Promotion: MAPS Starter | MAPS Starter Bundle 50% off! **Code JULY50 at checkout** Knee Pain in Adults and Adolescents: The Initial Evaluation Are ACL Tears Really More Common in Women? Mind Pump #1382: Why Everyone Should Squat Improve Your Deadlift with a Single Leg Romanian Deadlift Focus Session The BEST Beginner Lower Body Exercise (LUNGE VARIATIONS) with Sal Di Stefano The Only Way You Should Be Doing Bulgarian Split Squats! (BUTT GROWTH) How To Do The Sled Push The RIGHT Way! (AVOID MISTAKES!) – Mind Pump TV Short Foot Exercise & Foot Activation with Dr Emily Splichal Activate Your Glutes with Tube Walking – Mind Pump TV MAPS Prime Pro Webinar Ask Mind Pump Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources

In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin coach four Pump Heads via Zoom. Mind Pump Fit Tip: It’s healthier to be fat and have muscle, than to be skinny and have no muscle. (2:31) Cannabis for fat loss! (8:21) The older generation was built differently. (15:47) Some thoughts on the Supreme Court’s reversal of affirmative action. (23:02) The potential outcomes for transgender women in sports. (35:02) You never know what someone is going through. (41:13) An update on the current state of the economy and Mind Pump Rentals. (46:01) Sal updates the audience on more groundbreaking research in Ketamine therapy and busting the stigma surrounding it. (50:33) How protein powders can be valuable for vegans. (57:57) Shout out to Robert Oberst. (59:32) #ListenerLive question #1 – Do you have any tips on how to maintain as much of my progress as possible, when my overall activity and training volume decreased significantly? (1:01:25) #ListenerLive question #2 - Is there a way I can modify MAPs Powerlift to help push my deadlift, and what does that look like? (1:11:29) #ListenerLive question #3 – Is there a way to build more muscle, as a woman, to get past that bulky phase? (1:22:20) #ListenerLive question #4 - Did I gain weight too fast (roughly 18 pounds in 3 months), and should I decrease the number of calories I am eating? (1:35:30) 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** July Promotion: MAPS Starter | MAPS Starter Bundle 50% off! **Code JULY50 at checkout** The Resistance Training Revolution – Book by Sal Di Stefano Marijuana users less likely to be overweight, obese Active Component Of Marijuana Has Anti-cancer Effects, Study Suggests Association of Grip Strength With Risk of All-Cause Mortality, Cardiovascular Diseases, and Cancer in Community-Dwelling Populations: A Meta-analysis of Prospective Cohort Studies What the Supreme Court’s ruling on affirmative action does and does not do All-In Podcast - E135: Wagner rebels, SCOTUS ends AA, AI M&A, startups gone bad, spacetime warps & more Excluding Trans Women From Women's Hockey: Examining The Roots Fall in Airbnb listings revenues sparks housing market crash fears Ketamine for a boost of neural plasticity: how, but also when? What is EMDR? - Eye movement desensitization and reprocessing The Righteous Gemstones | Season 3 Now Streaming - Max Visit Legion Athletics for the exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Code MINDPUMP at checkout for 20% off** How Much Training is Necessary to Maintain Strength and Muscle? MAPS 15 Minutes MAPS Powerlift MAPS Symmetry Mind Pump #1790: The Secret To An Attractive & Functional Body Mind Pump #1565: Why Women Should Bulk Mind Pump #1057: How To Get Stronger For Fat Loss & Muscle Building TRANSCEND your goals! Telehealth Provider • Physician Directed GET YOUR PERSONALIZED TREATMENT PLAN!  Hormone Replacement Therapy, Cognitive Function, Sleep & Fatigue, Athletic Performance and MORE. Their online process and medical experts make it simple to find out what’s right for you. Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources People Mentioned Robert Oberst (@robertoberst) Instagram Jen Thompson (@jenthompson132) Instagram Dr. Stefi Cohen, DPT (@steficohen) Instagram 

The importance of strong/developed legs when it comes to athletic performance, and less low back/knee pain. (1:26) Start squatting, boost your CNS! (5:55) Strong legs give you better mobility. (9:12) The biggest mistakes when it comes to training legs. (10:34) The muscles of the leg and their functions. #1- Quads. (13:09) #2 – Hamstrings. (15:57) Best exercises for the quads. (16:46) Best exercises for the hamstrings. (26:23) Total volume (sets) and reps recommended when programming. (30:30) Related Links/Products Mentioned Visit Vuori Clothing for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! July Promotion: MAPS Starter | MAPS Starter Bundle 50% off! **Code JULY50 at checkout** Fire up your Central Nervous System to maximize Muscular Adaptation – Mind Pump Blog Mind Pump #1382: Why Everyone Should Squat The ONLY Way You Should Be Doing Lunges! (Build GREAT Legs) – Mind Pump TV The Only Way You Should Be Doing Bulgarian Split Squats! (BUTT GROWTH) Sissy Squat – The forgotten quad building exercise of the pros – Mind Pump TV How To Do The Sled Push The RIGHT Way! (AVOID MISTAKES!) – Mind Pump TV Build Your Hamstrings- How to Properly do Good Mornings MAPS Anabolic Advanced - Mind Pump Media Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources People Mentioned Steve Cook (@stevecook) Instagram Stan “Rhino” Efferding (@stanefferding) Instagram

In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin coach three Pump Heads via Zoom. Mind Pump Fit Tip: There is ONE way to more than triple your odds of long-term fitness & health success. HIRE a GOOD trainer or coach. (2:33) Recapping the guy’s family vacations. (13:22) Settling the squat vs hip thrust debate. (34:14) Elon vs. Zuckerberg, is this really happening? (40:36) Yet another study examines why strength training is the superior form of exercise. (44:59) Shout out to Dr. Jolene Brighten. (55:12) #ListenerLive question #1 – Do you have any guidance on recognizing the signs of overtraining and striking the right balance between pushing myself and getting adequate recovery? (56:19) #ListenerLive question #2 - What mobility drills would you suggest achieving an ass-to-grass squat? (1:08:29) #ListenerLive question #3 - Any advice on how to track calories without overcomplicating everything and get rid of the nutrition rules that I set for myself? (1:17:39) Related Links/Products Mentioned Ask a question to Mind Pump, live! Email: live@mindpumpmedia.com The Nutritional Coaching Institute (NCI) is celebrating its birthday in a big way this year! They are giving away a full-ride scholarship to one lucky individual who will get all the certifications and education needed to create an impact for their clients and the dream career for themselves. To learn more and apply for the scholarship visit here Visit Joovv for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! July Promotion: MAPS Starter | MAPS Starter Bundle 50% off! **Code JULY50 at checkout** Hip thrust and back squat training elicit similar gluteus muscle hypertrophy and transfer similarly to the deadlift George St-Pierre training with Elon Musk The Resistance Training Revolution – Book by Sal Di Stefano Comparing the efficacy of different types of exercise for the treatment and prevention of depression in youths: a systematic review and network meta-analysis - PMC MAPS 15 Minutes Mind Pump #2002: Big Pharma Hates Fit & Healthy People TRANSCEND your goals! Telehealth Provider • Physician Directed GET YOUR PERSONALIZED TREATMENT PLAN!  Hormone Replacement Therapy, Cognitive Function, Sleep & Fatigue, Athletic Performance and MORE. Their online process and medical experts make it simple to find out what’s right for you. Mind Pump #2010: Seven Reasons Your Workout Isn’t Working Adam Schafer’s DEEP Squat Mobility Secrets | Behind The Scenes at Mind Pump MAPS Prime Pro Webinar Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources People Mentioned Bret Contreras PhD (@bretcontreras1) Instagram Georges St-Pierre (@georgesstpierre) Instagram Jolene Brighten (@drjolenebrighten) Instagram Steve Cook (@stevecook) Instagram Justin Brink DC (@dr.justinbrink) Instagram Jordan Shallow D.C (@the_muscle_doc) Instagram

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: One of the absolute BEST foods you can eat for muscle, athletic performance, recovery, and strength is BEEF! (1:58) Sal’s Thai massage experience. (12:34) Space tourism is HERE! (24:23) Kim Jong Un's latest crazy leadership move. (33:25) How religion and structure are making a comeback with young men. (34:42) The guy’s take on genetic testing. (43:22) Adam’s Caldera daily routine. (50:14) Shout out to JP Sears. (55:06) #Quah question #1 - Why am I so sore sometimes and not others? Even with a comparable workout? (56:41) #Quah question #2 - I have a massive imbalance in my hips. In the past, I've hurt my back and right hip several times no matter how I train it seems to always come back. Now, I stretch a pretty good amount and I always warm up. I can still handle the load, but it constantly holds me back, especially on my deadlifts. (1:01:12)  #Quah question #3 - When doing dips, how do you adjust body position to focus on the chest or triceps? (1:06:07) #Quah question #4 - What is your opinion on drop sets vs straight sets? (1:08:24) Related Links/Products Mentioned Visit Butcher Box for this month’s exclusive Mind Pump offer! Visit Caldera Lab for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Code MINDPUMP at checkout** July Promotion: MAPS Starter | MAPS Starter Bundle 50% off! **Code JULY50 at checkout** Grass-fed vs. Grain-fed photo Virgin Galactic launches commercial flights for space tourists Dictator Kim Jong-un bans suicide in North Korea calling it 'treason’ This 11-Year-Old Child Genius is Smarter than Einstein A Genetic Mutation That Can Affect Mental & Physical Health Visit MASSZYMES by biOptimizers for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Promo code MINDPUMP10 at checkout** Sore muscles…what does it mean? - Mind Pump Media MAPS Symmetry   Mind Pump #1612: Everything You Need To Know About Sets, Reps & Rest Periods Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources People Mentioned Liver King (@liverking) Instagram Bishop Robert Barron (@bishopbarron) Instagram Jordan Peterson (@jordan.b.peterson) Instagram Dr. Stephen Cabral (@stephencabral) Instagram JP Sears (@awakenwithjp) Instagram Justin Brink DC (@dr.justinbrink) Instagram  

Understanding the true value of exercise and sending the right signals to the body. (1:45) The right amount is the least amount to elicit the most change. (10:52) Is 15 Minutes Enough Time for an Effective Workout? #1 - When the total volume is equated, results are equal. (13:03) #2 - Fatigue is the enemy of strength-building. (15:28) #3 - Frequency benefit: practice. (16:30) #4 - Some exercises are far superior. (22:09) #5 - Diet is what makes you lean regardless. (25:13) How to build and improve consistency. (27:34) Related Links/Products Mentioned Special Promotion: MAPS 15 Minutes 50% off! **Code MFP15 at checkout** Visit MASSZYMES by biOptimizers for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Promo code MINDPUMP10 at checkout** The Breakdown Recovery Trap, Why You Aren’t Progressing – Mind Pump Blog Muscle Adaptation vs. Muscle Recovery – Mind Pump Blog How Much Training is Necessary to Maintain Strength and Muscle? Mind Pump #1630: Ten Ways To Break Through A Plateau Mind Pump #2095: How To Smash Through A Strength Plateau Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources  

In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin coach four Pump Heads via Zoom. Mind Pump Fit Tip: The three BEST ways to use electrolytes. (2:31) How an unhealthy diet can affect your sleep. (13:08) Sal’s viral tweet explained. (16:05) Lululemon’s bad PR move. (24:44) Looking deeper into the Good Samaritan law. (27:42) Digging into cutting research on psychedelics when it comes to therapy and counseling. (36:28) Organifi’s Pure makes you feel awesome. (45:31) Shout out to @vanja.moves. (48:39) #ListenerLive question #1 - My goal is just to be healthy and have a healthy body percentage for my age. I started the year with a proper cut and brought my calories down to 2000 from 2400. I recently had a DEXA scan that told me that I was 30% body fat. How can I get to my goal of being at a healthy body fat percentage and am I going about it the right way? (50:03) #ListenerLive question #2 – Is it ok or is it beneficial to adapt the MAPS 15 Minutes programming to other MAPS programs? (1:05:26) #ListenerLive question #3 – With my current programming my back is still sore from deadlifts by the time I get to squat day. There have been multiple times now that I go for my first warm up set of back squats and my back immediately locks up and is in insane pain which cuts my workout short because I can’t continue doing squats or any hip hinge movements. Is there something else I could be doing differently to avoid experiencing this so often? (1:12:59) #ListenerLive question #4 – What type of workouts should I try to avoid or focus on when dealing with sciatica pain? (1:19:06) Related Links/Products Mentioned Ask a question to Mind Pump, live! Email: live@mindpumpmedia.com For a limited time only, Mind Pump listeners get a free LMNT Sample Pack with any purchase: Visit DrinkLMNT.com/MindPump Visit Organifi for the exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Promo code MINDPUMP at checkout** July Promotion: MAPS Starter | MAPS Starter Bundle 50% off! **Code JULY50 at checkout** Effects of Sodium Intake on Health and Performance in Endurance and Ultra-Endurance Sports Junk food may impair our deep sleep -- ScienceDaily @mindpumpsal Twitter post on religion Mind Pump #1480: How To Find Peace & Meaning Amid Chaos With Bishop Robert Barron Lululemon stands by decision to fire employees who intervened in robbery "Good Samaritan Law" in California - A Quick Legal Breakdown Mind Pump #2092: How To Cultivate Amazing Relationships With Adam Lane Smith Ketamine Depression Treatment: How It Works, Research, Safety Visit NED for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! Why The Scale Is Not Always The Best Way To Measure Progress – Mind Pump Blog MAPS 15 Minutes MAPS Prime Webinar MAPS Prime Pro Webinar Supine Piriformis Stretch UNLOCK Tight Hips With This Hip Flexor Stretch! - YouTube 90/90 to Pigeon Pose Hip Stretch Progression - YouTube MAPS Symmetry Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources People Mentioned Bishop Robert Barron (@bishopbarron) Instagram Jonathan Pageau (@jonathan.pageau) Instagram Adam | Relationship Psychology (@attachmentadam) Instagram Mobility, Strength & Flexibility (@vanja.moves) Instagram  

Dr. Seeds LIFTS! (2:15) Misusing the concepts to make assumptions that aren’t true. (5:05) Semaglutide/GLP-1 Agonist: How do they work? What were they developed for and what are they being used for now? (7:02) Could GLP-1 agonists be anti-addiction drugs? (18:12) Setting someone free through self-belief and behavior change. (29:53) The optimal timeline for results. (33:32) When one pathway is dominated, all the other pathways are neglected. (37:52) Can using too much of these GLP-1 agonists oversaturate your receptors? (40:56) Is there a type of person this isn’t for? (44:25) The politics behind Big Pharma. (45:57) GLP-1 agonist, a miracle substance? (51:47) Why you should go through a doctor. (53:31) How and where to start if you are interested in this peptide. (56:27) Related Links/Products Mentioned TRANSCEND your goals! Telehealth Provider • Physician Directed GET YOUR PERSONALIZED TREATMENT PLAN!  Hormone Replacement Therapy, Cognitive Function, Sleep & Fatigue, Athletic Performance and MORE. Their online process and medical experts make it simple to find out what’s right for you. Visit Seed for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Promo code MINDPUMP at checkout for 30% off your first month’s supply of Seed’s DS-01® Daily Synbiotic** July Promotion: MAPS Starter | MAPS Starter Bundle 50% off! **Code JULY50 at checkout** What is Ozempic Face? Doctors Explain - TODAY Addressing Commonly Believed Myths About Semaglutide The Discovery of Insulin: An Important Milestone in the History of Medicine Could Ozempic Also Be an Anti-addiction Drug? - The Atlantic GLP-1: Molecular mechanisms and outcomes of a complex signaling system Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources Featured Guest Dr. William Seeds (@williamseedsmd) Instagram Dr. William Seeds | Seeds.md