In this episode Sal, Adam & Justin get personal with Max Lugavere. Max’s Oprah moment. (1:57) His experience on the Tucker Carlson Show. (7:46) The Liver King is a charlatan. (14:04) The real ones are rare. (20:45) His single biggest insecurity. (23:58) Growing up being a curious kid. (30:25) Working through being introverted. (38:03) Always striving to be better. (43:50) His popularity with the opposite sex. (47:25) Working for it rather than being given. (49:50) Relationships and dealing with trauma. (54:23) The joy of being an uncle. (1:05:20) Why music is important. (1:06:48) His relationship with money. (1:09:35) Sodium intake and migraines. (1:11:08) Seed oils affect your cognitive health. (1:12:36) His exit plan to get out of the public light. (1:22:57) Related Links/Products Mentioned Visit SleepMe for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! December Promotion: At-Home Holiday Bundle (MAPS Anywhere, MAPS Suspension, MAPS PRIME, and The No BS 6-Pack Formula all for the low price of $99.99!) Genius Foods: Become Smarter, Happier, and More Productive While Protecting Your Brain for Life – Book by Max Lugavere and Paul Grewal #1870 - Max Lugavere - The Joe Rogan Experience Max Lugavere on Alzheimer’s disease: Your diet and lifestyle ‘pull the trigger’ Uncombable Hair Syndrome: Causes, Treatment, and What It Is Irresistible: The Rise of Addictive Technology and the Business of Keeping Us Hooked Unplugged: Evolve from Technology to Upgrade Your Fitness, Performance, & Consciousness – Book by Dr. Andy Galpin iGen: Why Today’s Super-Connected Kids Are Growing Up Less Rebellious, More Tolerant, Less Happy–and Completely Unprepared for Adulthood–and What That Means for the Rest of Us – Book by Jean M. Twenge PhD Visit Magic Spoon for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! Visit Drink LMNT for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners!  Research team discovers link between sodium and migraines before pain occurs Omega 3 in Childhood Migraines: a Double Blind Randomized Clinical Trial Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources Featured Guest/People Mentioned Max Lugavere (@maxlugavere) Instagram Website Podcast Joe Rogan (@joerogan) Instagram Tom Bilyeu (@tombilyeu) Instagram Tucker Carlson (@TuckerCarlson) Twitter Liver King (@liverking) Instagram Joshua Fields Millburn (@joshuafieldsmillburn) Instagram Layne Norton, Ph.D. (@biolayne) Instagram Jordan Peterson (@jordan.b.peterson) Instagram Luke Storey (@lukestorey) Instagram

Topics include workout strategy for muscle gains, impact of music on intensity, materialism set point, wearing blue-light-blocking glasses, combining bodybuilding & powerlifting, and benefits of the keto diet.

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: Lift weights to increase your sex drive. (2:32) The importance of caffeine timing. (10:12) Making the mindset shift with it comes to diet/nutrition. (15:44) Busting the myths surrounding what high protein is. (17:57) The ultimate NCI x Mind Pump Giveaway to Coaching Con 2023! (25:40) The politicization of the Brittany Griner incident. (26:42) You should get paid what you EARN. (31:24) Shout out to The Rabbit Hole. (34:51) Is everything fake? (37:23) Weird News with Sal: De Beers miners and a surgeon who left his mark on his patients. (40:29) Is taking birth control halting your gains? (42:48) Would you like to know if you were prone to genetic predispositions to diseases or cancers? (47:23) How LMNT contributes to greater milk production. (57:02) Combat juggling is a thing! (59:38) #Quah question #1 - How would your training change if you slept like absolute crap the night before? (1:02:05) #Quah question #2 - If a muscle is tight, is it better to continue to train it with weight or focus on mobility exercises? (1:08:44) #Quah question #3 - Does dairy need to be avoided if it isn’t grass-fed? (1:14:02) #Quah question #4 - I really enjoy learning and teaching about health, strength, fitness, and nutrition. I already make good money, though, so how would someone step into that space without going broke while waiting to make enough to support themselves and their family? (1:18:33) Related Links/Products Mentioned NCI x Mind Pump Visit Drink LMNT for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners!  December Promotion: At-Home Holiday Bundle (MAPS Anywhere, MAPS Suspension, MAPS PRIME, and The No BS 6-Pack Formula all for the low price of $99.99!) Effect of Exercise on Sex Drive The origin of “randy” @hubermanlab Instagram Post on Caffeine Timing Mind Pump #1757: The Truth About The Anabolic Window & Protein Timing Biden slammed for swapping Russian ‘Merchant of death’ for WNBA’s Griner: ‘Most lopsided trade in history’ United States Women’s National Team earns more money from men’s World Cup than its previous two women’s tournaments Disney Has Always Been Woke - YouTube Workers of the De Beers mines were X-rayed at the end of every shift before leaving the diamond mines in Kimberley, South Africa. Doctor Carved His Initials on His Patients' Livers During Surgery Oral Contraceptive Use Impairs Muscle Gains in Young Women Beyond the Pill: A 30-Day Program to Balance Your Hormones, Reclaim Your Body, and Reverse the Dangerous Side Effects of the Birth Control Pill – Book by Jolene Brighten Chris Hemsworth Changed His Life After an Ominous Health Warning My Medical Choice – Angelina Jolie Combat Juggling - The World Juggling Federation Visit Path Water for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Code “mindpump” at checkout for the discount** Which is Best – Mobility or Stretching? – Mind Pump Blog Mind Pump #1550: How To Get Rich As A Personal Trainer Mind Pump #1595: Your Ideas Suck… How To Be An Entrepreneur With Netflix Co-Founder Marc Randolph Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources People Mentioned Andrew Huberman, Ph.D. (@hubermanlab) Instagram The Rabbit Hole (@watch_therabbithole) Instagram Jolene Brighten (@drjolenebrighten) Instagram Max Lugavere (@maxlugavere) Instagram Dr. Andy Galpin (@drandygalpin) Instagram Marc Randolph (@thatwillneverwork) Instagram

In this episode Sal, Adam & Justin cover five steps to getting into amazing shape in 2023. The Five-Step Action Plan to Get in the Best Shape of Your Life in 2023. (2:00) #1 – Have a plan. (Set realistic goals and then stage them in phases.) (5:11) #2 - Start with big rocks. (Avoid heavily processed food, strength train, walk, and sleep well.) (18:52) #3 - Wait till you plateau before adding anything. (31:41) #4 – Increase the intensity of workouts. (Track and prioritize protein.) (37:22) #5 – Add activity. (Track all macros.) (43:32) Related Links/Products Mentioned Visit Paleo Valley for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Promo code MINDPUMP15 at checkout for 15% discount** Special Promotion: RGB Bundle 50% off! **Promo code RGB50 at checkout** (Coupon expires Sunday, Dec. 18th) Mind Pump #1462: Setting New Year’s Resolutions That Actually Work How to Stay on Track With Your Health & Fitness Goals This Year – Mind Pump Blog Mind Pump #1830: Five Steps To Determine Your Ideal Caloric Intake NIH study finds heavily processed foods cause overeating and weight gain Mind Pump #1630: Ten Ways To Break Through A Plateau How Do I Choose The Right Weight? (LIFT RESPONSIBLY) – Mind Pump TV How Phasing Your Workouts Leads to Consistent Plateau Free Workouts – Mind Pump Blog Mind Pump #1840: Eleven Steps To A Single-Digit Body Fat Percentage Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources

In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin coach three Pump Heads via Zoom. Mind Pump Fit Tip: There is ONE thing you can do that will significantly impact muscle growth, strength, recovery, and fat loss in a positive way. That is to improve your sleep quality! (3:10) The toughest thing about parenting. (18:25) The fine line between having fun and being made fun of. (31:24) Facetime and play. (33:41) Don’t compare your pets to kids. (35:57) Easier isn’t better. (38:27) Why cold air through the nose may keep you from NOT getting sick. (45:31) Take creatine to improve your memory. (47:23) Eat your protein and strengthen your bones. (49:13) Making the case against climate change alarmists. (51:56) Why Seed is the BEST probiotic. (57:06) Shout out to Chris Naghibi! (59:13) #ListenerLive question # 1- How can I avoid an energy crash after eating carbs? (1:01:57) #ListenerLive question #2 - Do I need to adjust my step count for the MAPS split program if I bike to and from work? (1:14:28) #ListenerLive question #3 - Is there ever a time a person must realize that lifting isn't the best way to drop weight, and that one must add more cardio instead? (1:21:18) 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 Seed for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Promo code MINDPUMP at checkout for 20% off your first month’s supply of Seed’s DS-01™ Daily Synbiotic** December Promotion: At-Home Holiday Bundle (MAPS Anywhere, MAPS Suspension, MAPS PRIME, and The No BS 6-Pack Formula all for the low price of $99.99!) Mind Pump #1345: 6 Ways To Optimize Sleep For Faster Muscle Gain And Fat Loss Mind Pump #1770: How Sleep Helps Your Muscles Recover And Grow @mindpumpsal post on Twitter – Easier isn’t better Cold exposure impairs extracellular vesicle swarm–mediated nasal antiviral immunity Effects of creatine supplementation on memory in healthy individuals: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials  How women can reduce risk of hip fracture | University of Leeds Earth can regulate its own temperature over millennia, new study finds Welcome To The Higher Standard Mind Pump Rentals – Utah Property MP Holistic Health Visit NutriSense for the exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Code MINDPUMP at checkout** Mind Pump #1815: Improving Fat Loss, Muscle Gain And Fitness With Continuous Glucose Monitors Visit Organifi for the exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Promo code MINDPUMP at checkout** Cardio Sucks for Fat Loss – Mind Pump Blog MAPS Symmetry   MAPS Fitness Prime Pro The Resistance Training Revolution – Book by Sal Di Stefano Mind Pump #1915: How To Re-Ignite Your Metabolism MAPS 15 Minutes Visit Kreatures of Habit: Meal One for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Code MP25 at checkout** Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources People Mentioned Jen Cohen (@therealjencohen) Instagram Christopher M. Naghibi (@chrisnaghibi) Instagram Dr. Stephen Cabral (@stephencabral) Instagram

In this episode Sal, Adam & Justin speak with New York Times bestselling author of Atomic Habits, James Clear. The insights behind writing Atomic Habits. (1:59) Overvaluing the results and undervaluing the process. (4:34) Habits don’t restrict freedom, they CREATE it. (8:14) What is more difficult, starting or maintaining a good habit? (14:01) Three applicable steps to stay consistent. (15:12) The two-minute rule for success. (19:05) The Four Laws of Behavior Change. (24:15) At what point is a bad habit an addiction? (27:32) Align your tribe and align your habits. (29:56) Strategies for making bad habits unattractive. (34:06) The importance of positive self-talk. (38:27) What epiphanies did he come across writing the book? (44:49) What bad habit does he struggle with the most, and how did he address it? (49:03) Be patient with yourself and make things work for YOU. (57:05) When your season changes, your habits need to change. (1:02:38) Have good questions. (1:07:07) Related Links/Products Mentioned For Mind Pump Listeners, visit Integrative Health Practitioner Certification Courses for $100 off IHP L1 and $250 off L2. **Code MINDPUMP at checkout** December Promotion: At-Home Holiday Bundle (MAPS Anywhere, MAPS Suspension, MAPS PRIME, and The No BS 6-Pack Formula all for the low price of $99.99!) Atomic Habits: An Easy and Proven Way to Build Good Habits and Break Bad Ones Mind Pump #1925: How To Build A Great Physique In 15 Minutes A Day Commitment Devices for behavior change 3-2-1 Thursday newsletter - James Clear Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources Featured Guest James Clear (@JamesClear) Twitter Website

In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin coach three Pump Heads via Zoom. Mind Pump Fit Tip: When you buy supplements, this is the ONE factor you should pay attention to. Does the company provide third-party testing? (2:05) The guy's reaction to the Liver King’s lie. (11:17) Kanye has lost his mind. (27:48) Selective outrage. (30:20) Pay attention. (33:33) Could Apple buy Disney? Is A.I. taking over? (35:03) The Twitter theater is awesome! (41:34) The science behind liposomal technology. (43:58) Are we moving towards a homogeneous society? (46:36) The BIGGEST lie told to men. (51:22) Caldera’s HUGE advertising push. (1:05:54) Shout out to Arthur Brooks! (1:08:21) #ListenerLive question #1 - Any advice on how to mitigate the potential for injury, and excessive joint strain with a higher volume/compound heavy program like MAPS Strong? (1:09:55) #ListenerLive question #2 - For the average person who wants to build muscle, what are some tips for building exercise programming for my clients? (1:20:06) #ListenerLive question #3 - What is the best way to determine what your fitness goals should be at every stage of life? (1:33:28) Related Links/Products Mentioned Ask a question to Mind Pump, live! Email: live@mindpumpmedia.com Visit LivON Labs for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! Visit Caldera Lab for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Code MINDPUMP at checkout** December Promotion: At-Home Holiday Bundle (MAPS Anywhere, MAPS Suspension, MAPS PRIME, and The No BS 6-Pack Formula all for the low price of $99.99!) Arsenic, Lead Found in Popular Protein Supplements Mind Pump #1755: Insider Secrets Of The Supplement Industry With Mike Matthews Mind Pump #1945: How To Formulate A Supplement That Works With Shanais Pelka Visit Organifi for the exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Promo code MINDPUMP at checkout** Evidence-based Analysis on Supplements & Nutrition | Examine 'Liver King' ripped after leaked email claims $11K a month steroid use The Liver King Lie – More Plates More Dates Mind Pump #553: Elliott Hulse Talks Fitness With Mind Pump David Schultz Slaps Reporter (1988) News - Is Wrestling Fake Kanye West praises Hitler while wearing hood during Alex Jones interview Balenciaga addresses controversial ad campaign - nypost.com Apple limited a crucial AirDrop function in China just weeks before protests Dropping Like Coin Prices: 3 Crypto Billionaires Have Died in the Last Month Watch Ghislaine Maxwell: Filthy Rich | Netflix Official Site Could Apple Really Buy Disney? | The Motley Fool 'Scary' ChatGPT could render Google obsolete in two years All-In Podcast E106: SBF's media strategy, FTX culpability, ChatGPT, SaaS slowdown & more What You Should Know Before Using the Lensa AI App Temporal trends in sperm count: a systematic review and meta-regression analysis of samples collected globally in the 20th and 21st centuries  Wellness + Wisdom Podcast - Sal Di Stefano On Fatherhood: How Society Glorifies Staying Single By Shaming Mothers Visit Vuori Clothing for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! Mind Pump #1142: Nine Signs You Are Overtraining MAPS Strong   MAPS Symmetry Prime Bundle MAPS Starter   MAPS Prime Webinar Mind Pump #1827: The 3 Best Rep Ranges To Build Muscle & Burn Fat Mind Pump x NCI Mind Pump #1942: Lose Fat, Perform Better & Live Forever With Jason Phillips MAPS 15 Minutes Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources People Mentioned Liver King (@liverking) Instagram Vigorous Steve (@vigoroussteve) Instagram Derek (@moreplatesmoredates) Instagram Elliott Hulse (@elliotthulse) Instagram   Jon Call (@jujimufu) Instagram Mike Matthews (@muscleforlifefitness) Instagram Joe De Sena (@realjoedesena) Instagram Arthur Brooks (@arthurcbrooks) 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: When you are looking at your fitness routine and diet, there are a few things you want to consider: Longevity vs. quality of life. (2:20) Welcome to the world Dahlia Magdalena! (14:27) Family pride. (20:24) Moms are champions. (25:20) Why are the guys embarrassed for James Cameron? (29:03) Adam is a BIG corduroy guy. (36:24) Recapping the Mind Pump Live event with Max Lugavere. (38:05) When a conspiracy theory may be plausible. (42:52) The meatball showdown! (46:45) When will consumer spending slow down? (48:38) How fatherhood changes the brain. (52:46) An update for the Mind Pump Rental in Utah. (55:35) Twitter is becoming AMAZING! (59:42) Shout out to @realgame.athletics! (1:03:34) #Quah question #1 - How do you find your ideal weight? I’m not sure where I should be. (1:04:49) #Quah question #2 - I normally train with high intensity but leave a rep or two in the tank. Is going to failure every set better for hypertrophy? (1:12:12) #Quah question #3- Are supersets necessary if time is NOT an issue? (1:16:11) #Quah question #4 - If all affiliates are vetted for “our interest,” why do some get dropped? Did their product change? (1:18:54) Related Links/Products Mentioned Visit Vuori Clothing for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! Visit Butcher Box for this month’s exclusive Mind Pump offer! December Promotion: At-Home Holiday Bundle (MAPS Anywhere, MAPS Suspension, MAPS PRIME and The No BS 6-Pack Formula all for the low price of $99.99!) The health benefits of strong relationships James Cameron,‘Avatar’ Director, Calls Testosterone A ‘Toxin,’ Here’s The Response 'Liver King' ripped after leaked email claims $11K a month steroid use Polybius: The Most Dangerous Arcade Game in the World Black Friday online sales top $9 billion in new record Fatherhood Changes Men’s Brain, according to Before-and-After MRI Scans Bullet Train (2022) - IMDb Watch Wednesday | Netflix Official Site White House fact-checked by Twitter's community notes feature on jobs creation claims Twitter user growth is at "all-time highs" under Elon Musk Visit PRx Performance for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! Overtraining Is KILLING Your Gains! (How Much Is Too Much?) | Mind Pump TV Mind Pump #1142: Nine Signs You Are Overtraining How To Use Supersets For Maximum Muscle Gain – Mind Pump Blog Visit Seed for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Promo code MINDPUMP at checkout for 15% off your first month’s supply of Seed’s DS-01™ Daily Synbiotic** Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources People Mentioned Max Lugavere (@maxlugavere) Instagram Liver King (@liverking) Instagram Arthur Brooks (@arthurcbrooks) Instagram Brooke Elle Waters (@brookeellewaters) Instagram Elon Musk (@elonmusk) · Twitter Alex Whitehair (@realgame.athletics) Instagram

In this episode Sal, Adam & Justin cover ten steps to hit a deadlift PR in 30 days. Most of you can hit a PR in 30, but you MUST follow the RIGHT protocol. (1:45)   Ten Steps to Hit a Deadlift PR in 30 Days. #1 – Bump calories. (3:17)   #2 - Aim for 8-9 hours of sleep. (8:31) #3- Deadlift hard/intense once a week. (11:40) #4 - Squat heavy once a week. (13:27) #5 - Hip thrust heavy once a week. (17:15) #6 – The third week, go light. (20:17) #7 - Train moderate intensity for the rest of the body. (26:41) #8 – Pre-workout supplement stack (caffeine, agmatine, theanine). (30:00) #9 - 2 hours before, eat a meal, and drink water. (35:07) #10- Right before your lift prime like this. (39:04) Related Links/Products Mentioned Visit ZBiotics for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! December Promotion: At-Home Holiday Bundle (MAPS Anywhere, MAPS Suspension, MAPS PRIME, and The No BS 6-Pack Formula all for the low price of $99.99!) Mind Pump #1952: How To Bulk The Right Way Mind Pump #1345: 6 Ways To Optimize Sleep For Faster Muscle Gain And Fat Loss How To Box Squat The RIGHT Way (SQUAT HEAVIER!!) How To Do A Barbell Hip Thrust The RIGHT Way! (FIX THIS!!!) Mind Pump #1872: Eight Benefits Of Lifting With Light Weight Benefits Of A Deload Week & When To Deload For Recovery And Gains – Mind Pump Theanine — Health benefits, dosage, safety, side ... - Examine.com Agmatine — Health benefits, dosage, safety, side ... - Examine.com Visit Kreatures of Habit: Meal One for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Code MP25 at checkout** Mind Pump #1830: Five Steps To Determine Your Ideal Caloric Intake How To Foam Roll PROPERLY (AVOID THESE MISTAKES) | MIND PUMP Adam Schafer's DEEP Squat Mobility Secrets | Behind The Scenes at 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: NOTHING builds bones stronger than lifting weights! (2:33) Peak power is fueling Sal’s PR kick. (16:09) Does age play a role in reaching PRs? (18:15) Do the guys want to live to 100? (22:27) Mind Pump Recommends Stutz on Netflix. (27:58) A low-sodium diet and its connection to insulin resistance. (33:43) Are you that desperate for attention?! (35:13) Address the root cause. (39:19) The drug wars are getting crazy! (44:43) Brain Blend + caffeine = awesomeness! (52:10) Shout out to @oldschoolbodybuildingsy! (53:00) #ListenerLive question #1 - How can I fix my low or mid back pain when overhead pressing? (54:03)   #ListenerLive question #2 - How can I get fiber on a low-carb diet? (59:28) #ListenerLive question #3 - What do you suggest I do when my diet isn’t working and I’m getting sick often? (1:05:51)   #ListenerLive question #4 - At what point does modifying a maps program make it no longer a Maps Program?  (1:23:33) Related Links/Products Mentioned Ask a question to Mind Pump, live! Email: live@mindpumpmedia.com Visit Organifi for the exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Promo code MINDPUMP at checkout** Visit NED for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! December Promotion: At-Home Holiday Bundle (MAPS Anywhere, MAPS Suspension, MAPS PRIME and The No BS 6-Pack Formula all for the low price of $99.99!) @Squat_Univeristy Instagram post: 73-year-old squats 450 lbs! Chicken embryos grown with dinosaur-like lower legs | CBC News 100-year-old Tampa grandma sets Guinness World Record for weight lifting Watch Stutz | Netflix Official Site Low-salt diet increases insulin resistance in healthy subjects Woman caught at airport carrying boyfriend's ashes inside sex toy Idiocracy (2006) - IMDb University of Houston researchers working on fentanyl vaccine 3 butchered bodies wash ashore in Acapulco, Mexico — as tourists lounge nearby Criminal Violence in Mexico Visit MASSZYMES by biOptimizers for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Promo code MINDPUMP10 at checkout** Z Press to take Your Shoulder Development to the Next Level MAPS Fitness Anabolic MAPS 15 Minutes What is NEAT and Why Should You Care About it? – Mind Pump Blog MAPS Symmetry Sissy Squat – The forgotten quad building exercise of the pros – Mind Pump TV Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources People Mentioned Squat University (@Squat_University) Instagram golden era body building (@oldschoolbodybuildingsy) Instagram