In this episode Sal, Adam & Justin detail what you need to know to build an impressive chest. Why the chest is one of the most challenging muscles to develop. (2:17) The basic anatomy and actions of the chest. (4:22) The importance of form and technique. (12:30) The value in developing your muscle stabilizers to avoid common injuries. (17:03) The key to connecting to ANY muscle. (21:45) The best rep ranges to build the chest. (22:42) The best exercises for the chest (presses vs flys). (29:05) How often should you work the chest? (37:57) The value of workout programming. (41:15) Related Links/Products Mentioned Special Promotion: Chest Building MOD 50% off! **Promo Code CHEST at checkout** Visit SleepMe for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! Mind Pump Clips – YouTube MAPS Fitness Prime Are You Activating Your CHEST Muscles Properly?? (QUAH #9) | MIND PUMP How to Develop Your Chest – Mind Pump Mind Pump #1612: Everything You Need To Know About Sets, Reps & Rest Periods Activate Your Chest with this Money Foam Roller Trick – Mind Pump TV How To Incline Dumbbell Press - The Right Way! (GROW YOUR CHEST) - Mind Pump TV Mind Pump TV - YouTube 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 BEST form of exercise to directly combat the aging process is strength training! (2:13) Fyre Fest’s Billy McFarland is out of prison and back at it! (9:00) Alec Baldwin is tone-deaf. (11:46) Selective outrage and Kanye West. (13:15) An example of when you don’t think things out. (25:34) Food hacks with Butcher Box. (32:17) The food industry is a brutal business. (33:21) Gas-powered all day! (39:03) NYC employees were reinstated for not getting vaccinated. (40:50) Is Jake Paul the future of boxing? (45:03) Technology is cool. (46:52) PRx’s new feature and Mind Pump’s ideal gym. (49:47) The potential anti-cancer effects of creatine. (54:20) #ListenerLive question #1 - How do you lose fat without losing weight? (57:51) #ListenerLive question #2 - If I keep lifting light instead of lifting to my max every workout, does this help in the long term in preventing those knots I had? (1:13:07) #ListenerLive question #3 - How do you guys recommend incorporating running with your weightlifting programs? (1:25:07) #ListenerLive question #4 - What is the best way to lift weights as a boxer? (1:33:13) Related Links/Products Mentioned Ask a question to Mind Pump, live! Email: live@mindpumpmedia.com MIND PUMP LIVE Q&A W/ MAX LUGAVERE Visit Butcher Box for this month’s exclusive Mind Pump offer! Visit PRx Performance for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! November Promotion: MAPS OCR or MAPS Cardio HALF OFF! **Promo code NOVEMBER50 at checkout** Dr. Andy Galpin Post on Strength Training 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 Billy McFarland, Fresh Out Of Prison After The Fyre Fest Fiasco, May Be Trying To Launch Another Festival For Some Reason ALEC BALDWIN GETS DRAGGED FOR TONE-DEAF POST ABOUT SHOOTING A WOMAN A YEAR AGO Billionaire No More: Kanye West’s Antisemitism Obliterates His Net Worth As Adidas Cuts Ties Mississippi daycare workers fired after screaming at children in Halloween mask LUNA Mexican Kitchen VISCONTI’S RISTORANTE Biden Infrastructure Bill Mandates Vehicle Kill Switches By 2026 Court Orders New York City To Reinstate Unvaccinated Employees Dyson is developing robots that do household chores Exploratory studies of the potential anti-cancer effects of creatine Visit LivON Labs for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! MAPS Strong MAPS Powerlift Mind Pump #1932: Lifting Heavy Vs. Lifting Light MAPS Symmetry MAPS Prime Webinar Mind Pump #1925: How To Build A Great Physique In 15 Minutes A Day MAPS 15 Minutes   MAPS Fitness Performance   Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources People Mentioned Dr. Andy Galpin (@drandygalpin) Instagram Jake Paul (@jakepaul) 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: Here’s a cool way to build muscle. Pick a weight for an exercise that you can do 20 reps for, and your goal is to FAIL at 10 reps. (2:26) Will we ever see exercise in a pill? (9:55) A laser and a chip transmit the whole internet in a second and the future of interstellar travel. (21:48) The diamond ring hustle. (31:06) Bad habits are hard to break. (36:23) Have tech companies hit their growth peak? (40:49) With Caldera, you NOTICE a difference! (47:07) Help remove your plastic intake with Public Goods. (49:45) Can semen induce labor? (52:51) #Quah question #1 - What are your thoughts on landmines, and what are your favorite exercises with them? (55:39) #Quah question #2 - Why can strength go up but have no size increase after years of training? (1:00:42) #Quah question #3 - What are some hacks to get more fiber in the diet on a consistent daily basis? (1:04:43) #Quah question #4 - What are the pros & cons for each of you when it comes to having, or not having a degree? (1:09:13) Related Links/Products Mentioned Visit Caldera Lab for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Code MINDPUMP at checkout** Visit Public Goods for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Receive $15 off your first Public Goods order with NO MINIMUM purchase** November Promotion: MAPS OCR or MAPS Cardio HALF OFF! **Promo code NOVEMBER50 at checkout** Why Your Tempo Matters When You Workout! – Mind Pump TV Exercise in a pill? Drugs show promise in mice - NBC News 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 New data transmission record set using a single laser and a single optical chip Voyager - The Golden Record - NASA Diamonds Hidden in a Meteorite Formed in a Protoplanet - Science Why a Diamond Engagement Ring is NOT a Good Investment The Four: The Hidden DNA of Amazon, Apple, Facebook, and Google – Book by Scott Galloway Visit Vuori Clothing for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! Microplastics found in human breast milk for the first time Sexual intercourse for cervical ripening and induction of labour Visit Organifi for the exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Promo code MINDPUMP at checkout** The Upper Body Landmine Workout You NEED To Try! - Mind Pump TV How To Do The Landmine Press - FREE Shoulder Growth Guide – Mind Pump TV Landmine University Psyllium — Health benefits, dosage, safety, side ... - Examine.com Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources People Mentioned David Weck (@thedavidweck) Instagram   Gary Vay-Ner-Chuk (@garyvee) Instagram

In this episode Sal, Adam & Justin cover the habits and mindset necessary to avoid putting on fat during the holiday months. There are some things you can do to prevent the holiday weight gain and take advantage of the extra calories you will be eating this holiday season. (1:51) The TREMENDOUS health value of enjoying meals and being with family. (4:25) Specific Strategies on How to Avoid Gaining Weight During the Holiday Season.  Working on a better/healthy relationship with food. (6:45) Using the extra calories to build muscle, reverse diet properly and aim for strength. (17:57) Going for a long walk after your big meal. (25:01) Appropriately using fasting leading into the feasts with family. (28:34) Related Links/Products Mentioned Special Promotion: Intermittent Fasting Guide, Intuitive Nutrition Guide, or Reverse Dieting 101 HALF OFF! **Promo code HEALTHY at checkout** Visit Drink LMNT for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! Weight Gain over the Holidays in Three Countries The Case For Taking a Walk After You Eat A Beginner’s Guide To Intermittent Fasting – Mind Pump Blog Chewing Your Food: Is 32 Really the Magic Number? 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: There are SO many protein powders to choose from how do you know which one is the best? Here is the most important factor, digestibility! (2:52) Adam’s court-side experience at the Warriors game. (11:12) Do men’s brains change when they become fathers? (22:22) Men with curved penises have a greater risk of cancer, study finds. (28:52) Ned’s Mello is in a class of their own. (32:20) The age you peak at everything, according to science. (36:23) The gaslighting of inflation. (42:40) Need a laugh? (48:18) #ListenerLive question #1 - How might you guys approach working a muscle-building routine with a climbing routine? (53:29) #ListenerLive question #2 - How do I get out of this bodybuilding super slow mentality in my head and move my body quickly like these powerlifters? (1:03:26) #ListenerLive question #3 - What does it mean to create tension within a muscle? (1:14:38) #ListenerLive question #4 - How often (and on which days) would you incorporate occlusion training into the new advanced 15-min MAPS program? Would you do any trigger sessions (like during MAPS Anabolic) while on the advanced 15-min MAPS program? (1:19:41) Related Links/Products Mentioned Ask a question to Mind Pump, live! Email: live@mindpumpmedia.com MIND PUMP LIVE Q&A W/ MAX LUGAVERE Visit Paleo Valley for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Promo code MINDPUMP15 at checkout for 15% discount** Visit NED for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! November Promotion: MAPS OCR or MAPS Cardio HALF OFF! **Promo code NOVEMBER50 at checkout** First-time fathers show longitudinal gray matter cortical volume reductions: evidence from two international samples Curved penis may increase cancer risk - Medical News Today Here's the age you peak at everything, according to science JPMorgan's Jamie Dimon says US, world headed for recession in 2023 WATCH: French TV Show Invites People With Unusual Laughs and Netizens Had a Laugh Riot Visit ZBiotics for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! Mind Pump #1115: The Amazing Adventures Of Tommy Caldwell, Star Of Netflix’s The Dawn Wall Bottoms Up Kettlebell Press Tutorial for SVKO Wild Card Event MAPS Fitness Performance   Super Slow Mind Pump #1765: Bodybuilding Vs. Powerlifting With Ben Pollack MAPS Fitness Anabolic Ben Pakulski Teaches Tension Training, Muscle Intelligence, Mindful Gym Intent Mind Pump #1925: How To Build A Great Physique In 15 Minutes A Day MAPS Symmetry Occlusion Training Guide   Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources People Mentioned Be A Man️ (@bostonbeaman) Instagram Tommy Caldwell (@tommycaldwell) Instagram Ben Pakulski (@bpakfitness) Instagram

In this episode Sal, Adam & Justin speak with Eric Trexler about supplements that actually work. Eric’s background in the fitness space. (1:09) How it is better to contextualize supplements through research. (2:57) How research can be used to cross-reference studies. (4:39) The challenging balance to strike between trying to integrate academic and non-academic sources of information. (8:01) Why he stopped looking for ah-ha moments. (9:26) A deep dive into his research on energy expenditure. (11:32) The complexity of the metabolism. (17:55) What are some things he would caution people about starting on their health & fitness journey? (22:42) Why the decline in testosterone? (25:03) What does the data show about how men can increase their testosterone? Specific forms of exercise? Macros and diet? (27:08) Can a high protein diet indirectly/positively affect testosterone? (36:26) Why a hormone that is not reacting to its receptor isn’t doing much good. (37:55) The compounds/supplements that data shows can make a significant difference in your testosterone levels. (40:28) The first category of supplements: Broadly accepted. (41:12) The second category of supplements: There is evidence, but academic studies debate. (46:47) The third category of supplements: Not essential, but data shows they have positive effects. (50:16)  Make your sleep hygiene a routine. (1:01:17) Supplements that data shows can improve your quality of sleep. (1:03:00) His fascination with “the pump,” and compounds/supplements that data shows to have positive effects on sexual performance. (1:12:19) Why did he decide to work with Joy Mode? (1:31:45) Related Links/Products Mentioned 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** Visit Joy Mode for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Promo code MINDPUMP at checkout for 20% off your first order** October Promotion: MAPS Symmetry or MAPS Strong HALF OFF! **Promo code OCTOBER50 at checkout** Burn: New Research Blows the Lid Off How We Really Burn Calories, Lose Weight, and Stay Healthy – Book by Herman Pontzer Energy balance and its components: implications for body weight regulation1,2,3 Energy expenditure and activity among Hadza hunter-gatherers Brown adipose tissue oxidative metabolism contributes to energy expenditure during acute cold exposure in humans The exercise-hypogonadal male condition and endurance exercise training Low-fat diets and testosterone in men: Systematic review and meta-analysis of intervention studies How To Increase Sensitivity And Density Of The Androgen Receptors? Reviewing the Evidence on Vitamin D Supplementation in the Management of Testosterone Status and Its Effects on Male Reproductive System (Testis and Prostate): Mechanistically Dazzling but Clinically Disappointing Mind Pump 1780: Why Blood Tests Are Overrated With Dr. Stephen Cabral The effect of boron supplementation on lean body mass, plasma testosterone levels, and strength in male bodybuilders Mind Pump #1910: How To Uncover Hidden Hormone Imbalances With Dr. Stephen Cabral Beyond tribulus (Tribulus terrestris L.): The effects of phytotherapics on testosterone, sperm and prostate parameters DIM — Health benefits, dosage, safety, side-effects Tart Cherry for Sleep - Supplements in Review The Effect of Korean Red Ginseng on Sexual Function in Premenopausal Women: Placebo-Controlled, Double-Blind, Crossover Clinical Trial Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources Featured Guest/People Mentioned Eric Trexler (@trexlerfitness) Instagram Layne Norton, Ph.D. (@biolayne) Instagram

In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin coach four Pump Heads via Zoom. Mind Pump Fit Tip: One of the BEST muscle-building hacks for fitness fanatics is to take time OFF! (2:20) Pesticides and glyphosates are everything these days! (12:23) In the belly of the best with the current state of the economy. (19:43) Money and power. (24:40) Why do we glorify serial killers? (29:37) When you get a weird compliment from a guy. (39:05) Busting the myth that it is more expensive for you today than your parents. (40:56) Caffeine is a hell of a drug. (44:58) Nesting is a real thing. (50:34) #ListenerLive question #1 - Is it okay to do more than the programming in MAPS Powerlift?  (59:03) #ListenerLive question #2 - Would you agree that rowing is a superior form of cardio exercise (compared to running, cycling, Stairmaster, etc.) if the goal is to improve VO2 max while maintaining or building strength? How would you compare the benefits of the rower to the benefits of the sled? (1:12:40) #ListenerLive question #3 - Any advice on how to improve upon an upper-to-lower body imbalance? (1:23:59) #ListenerLive question #4 - Any advice on helping my client lose body fat when cutting and reserve dieting isn’t working? (1:33:20) Related Links/Products Mentioned Ask a question to Mind Pump, live! Email: live@mindpumpmedia.com MIND PUMP LIVE Q&A W/ MAX LUGAVERE Visit Organifi for the exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Promo code MINDPUMP at checkout** Visit Vuori Clothing for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! Visit Kreatures of Habit the PrOATagonist for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Code MP25 at checkout** October Promotion: MAPS Symmetry or MAPS Strong HALF OFF! **Promo code OCTOBER50 at checkout** How Much Training is Necessary to Maintain Strength and Muscle? MAPS 15 Minutes Pesticide linked to chronic kidney disease High exposure to glyphosate in pregnancy could cause lower birth weights in babies Mind Pump #680: Dr. Zach Bush On How To Restore Gut Health New Study of Protein Powders from Clean Label Project Finds Elevated Levels of Heavy Metals and BPA in 53 Leading Brands TikTok Parent ByteDance Planned To Use TikTok To Monitor The Physical Location Of Specific American Citizens The Macabre Story Of Ed Gein, The Serial Killer Who Used Human Body Parts To Make Furniture Experts Call for Mass Killers' Names to Be Kept Quiet The Millionaire Next Door: The Surprising Secrets of America’s Wealthy Man dies from caffeine overdose after drinking equivalent of 200 cups of coffee Watch The Playlist | Netflix Official Site Visit LivON Labs for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! MAPS Powerlift   MAPS Fitness Prime Pro MAPS Cardio MAPS Aesthetic Mind Pump #1745: How To Pack On Muscle To Your Lagging/Stubborn Body Parts MP Holistic Health Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources People Mentioned Zach Bush, MD (@zachbushmd) Instagram Christopher M. Naghibi (@chrisnaghibi) Instagram Ben Pollack, Ph.D. (@phdeadlift) Instagram Dr. Stephen Cabral (@stephencabral) Instagram Jason Phillips (@jasonphillipsisnutrition) Instagram Eric Trexler (@trexlerfitness) 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: STOP trying to find workouts that you love. Instead, try to figure out how to LOVE workouts. (1:40) Can someone please give Dave Asprey some Felix Gray’s?! (18:40) When your kids don’t want to hang out with you anymore. (24:35) Do women have to bring up stressful conversations RIGHT before bed?! (26:52) If God made a burger for Justin. (29:45) When you give the wrong pizza to a Di Stefano. (32:35) When Magic Spoon comes in clutch! (36:15) When the child learns to manipulate the parent. (37:44) Shout out to Josh Trent. (41:45) True vulnerability. (44:17) Hunt, don’t wait. (47:02) #Quah question #1 - What the heck is Turkesterone, and is it any good? (56:10) #Quah question #2 - Are the hip abductor/adductor machines a waste of time? (1:07:14) #Quah question #3 - How do you find a balance between gaining the benefits of mental fortitude through hard exercise and not overtraining? (i.e. David Goggins) When is it worth overstepping to gain mental strength? (1:10:29) #Quah question #4 - Any advice on entering the fitness media space like you guys? (1:17:42) Related Links/Products Mentioned Visit Felix Gray for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! Visit Magic Spoon for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! October Promotion: MAPS Symmetry or MAPS Strong HALF OFF! **Promo code OCTOBER50 at checkout** The Key to Fitness Success is Self-Love – Mind Pump Blog Burger. Santa Cruz Authentic Spanish Restaurant in the Bay | Telefèric Barcelona My First Million Podcast Visit MASSZYMES by biOptimizers for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Promo code MINDPUMP10 at checkout** Ecdysteroids — Health benefits, dosage, safety, side ... - Examine.com Activate Your Glutes with Tube Walking – Mind Pump TV Sled Drag Strength Training for Massive Quads | Muscle & Fitness COSSACK SQUAT - Increase Mobility & Leg Strength (TRY THIS SQUAT) Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources People Mentioned Paul Chek (@paul.chek) Instagram Dave Asprey (@dave.asprey) Instagram Josh Trent (@joshtrentofficial) Instagram Jodi Harrison Bauer (@jodiharrisonbauer) Instagram Enzo Coglitore (@enzocog) Instagram David Goggins (@davidgoggins) Instagram

In this episode Sal, Adam & Justin cover the pros and cons of lifting heavy vs. lifting light. There are two main ways to strength train. The first one is to make heavy weights feel light. The second is to make light weights feel heavy. (1:40) Which avatar benefits more from switching lifting methods, the bodybuilder or the powerlifter? (4:12) The mentality MATTERS most! (10:04)   The Focus, Pros, and Cons of Lifting Heavy Vs. Lifting Light.   Lifting Heavy: Maximizes efficiency, focuses on movement, and doesn’t focus on “feeling” the muscle. (13:40) Focus: Psyching up, and perfecting the smooth movement. (16:55) Pros: Great for overall muscle, real-world applicable strength, and builds a solid body. (19:12) Cons: Higher injury risk, feeds the ego, and it's hard to bring up lagging body parts. (25:50) Lifting Light: Maximizes inefficiency, focuses on the target muscle, and it's all about the “feel.” (30:08) Focus: Calm collected, and visualizes the target muscle. (35:08) Pros: Brings up target body parts, and lowers injury risk. (41:25) Cons: Doesn’t build as much total muscle, and strength is less applicable to the real-world. (44:52) Related Links/Products Mentioned Visit PRx Performance for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! October Promotion: MAPS Symmetry or MAPS Strong HALF OFF! **Promo code OCTOBER50 at checkout** Fire up your Central Nervous System to maximize Muscular Adaptation – Mind Pump Blog Mind Pump #1765: Bodybuilding Vs. Powerlifting With Ben Pollack Mind Pump #1745: How To Pack On Muscle To Your Lagging/Stubborn Body Parts Mind Pump #1872: Eight Benefits Of Lifting With Light Weight Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources People Mentioned Ben Pakulski (@bpakfitness) Instagram Ronnie Coleman (@ronniecoleman8) Instagram

In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin coach four Pump Heads via Zoom. Mind Pump Fit Tip: Contrary to fitness influencers on social media, you CAN speed up your metabolism. (2:36) Is Joe Rogan replaceable?! The potential challenges with A.I. (19:13) An update on the Mind Pump Rentals venture in Utah. (34:10) The benefits of topical CBD treatments, like Ned’s Relief Balm, for acute pain. (39:21) Is Kanye West being used as a political pawn? (45:30) Mind Pump Live events are BACK!! (55:44) #ListenerLive question #1 - What is the best way to break through a strength plateau? I don't feel I am getting stronger with my recent workouts. (59:06) #ListenerLive question #2 - Any advice on how to build muscle? I have been lifting consistently for almost 2 years, and have lifted on and off for over a decade with little to no strength gains. (1:11:22) #ListenerLive question #3 - How can I build up the strength around my inner hamstrings, so I can go back to doing my favorite lifts? I've been working through MAPS Anabolic, but a lingering injury came back. I'm hoping I can do something to treat it, and prevent it from occurring again. (1:20:35) #ListenerLive question #4 - What is the best program for new dads, and does fatherhood lower testosterone? (1:26:38) Related Links/Products Mentioned Ask a question to Mind Pump, live! Email: live@mindpumpmedia.com Visit SleepMe for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! Visit NED for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! October Promotion: MAPS Symmetry or MAPS Strong HALF OFF! **Promo code OCTOBER50 at checkout** Energy expenditure and activity among Hadza hunter-gatherers How To Boost Your Metabolism The Right Way! (FAT LOSS!)| Mind Pump TV Joe Rogan interviews Steve Jobs who has been DEAD for 11 years How to use 'Surprise Me' to shuffle titles Kanye West to acquire Parler MIND PUMP LIVE Q&A W/ MAX LUGAVERE Visit Organifi for the exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Promo code MINDPUMP at checkout** Mind Pump #1630: Ten Ways To Break Through A Plateau MAPS Fitness Anabolic MP Hormones Mind Pump Hormones Facebook Private Forum MAPS Prime Pro Webinar Fatherhood Decreases Testosterone How Much Training is Necessary to Maintain Strength and Muscle? MAPS 15 Minutes Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources People Mentioned Mike Matthews (@muscleforlifefitness) Instagram Lewis Howes (@lewishowes) Instagram Max Lugavere (@maxlugavere) Instagram