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Apr 13, 2022 • 1h 44min

1791: The Best Macro Profile for Building Muscle & Burning Fat, the Minimum Effort Required to Maintain Muscle, How to Enjoy Alcohol & Still Get Shredded & More (Listener Live Coaching)

In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin coach four Pump Heads via Zoom. Mind Pump Fit Tip: Be science-based, but NOT science bound! (5:32) New Program Alert! Introducing MAPS Symmetry. (22:37) Are more women lifting heavy in the gym than men? (26:16) Downfalls of being a billionaire. (31:21) Sal is out there creating hype for Caldera. (41:19) Save your money, the aliens are coming! (43:36) Drug releasing contact lenses are near! (46:51) DNA-Based personalized medicine may change healthcare forever. (48:17) LivON Labs: Tastes like it works! (50:25) #ListenerLive question #1 - What is the minimum amount of work needed to keep muscle? (56:25) #ListenerLive question #2 - What is the best macronutrient profile to build muscle and burn fat? (1:07:16) #ListenerLive question #3 - Is alcohol that big of a detriment to fat loss or can I still enjoy a few drinks a week and see results? (1:16:10) #ListenerLive question #4 - Is losing muscle a good strategy in my sport of barrel racing? (1:32:30) Related Links/Products Mentioned Ask a question to Mind Pump, live! Email: live@mindpumpmedia.com NEW PROGRAM LAUNCH SPECIAL PROMOTION: Get MAPS Symmetry + 2 free eBooks for $97!! **Promo code SYM50 at checkout** April Promotion: Get MAPS Anywhere, MAPS Prime and Prime Pro all for $99.99! Eugene Teo “Posture” Post Common Knee Surgery May Help No More Than A Fake Operation Mind Pump #1490: How To Improve Your Posture MAPS Prime Pro Webinar MAPS Prime Webinar Mind Pump #1790: The Secret To An Attractive & Functional Body The Resistance Training Revolution – Book by Sal Di Stefano Undercover Billionaire | Discovery Visit Caldera Lab for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Code MINDPUMP at checkout** UFOs left 'radiation burns' and 'unaccounted for pregnancies,' new Pentagon report claims Novel anti-biofouling and drug releasing materials for contact lenses Matching drugs to DNA is 'new era of medicine' - BBC News Visit LivON Labs for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! Androgenic responses to resistance exercise: effects of feeding and L-carnitine - PubMed Mind Pump Hormones Facebook Private Forum MP Hormones Visit NED for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! MAPS Fitness Anabolic Exercise dosing to retain resistance training adaptations in young and older adults Gym Crafter - Helping you build the perfect home gym! Visit PRx Performance for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! MAPS Macro Calculator MAPS O.C.R. Mind Pump #1502: How To Drink & Stay Fit MAPS Aesthetic MAPS Fitness Performance Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources People Mentioned Max Lugavere (@maxlugavere)  Instagram Eugene Teo (@coacheugeneteo)  Instagram Functional Patterns (@functionalpatterns)  Instagram Elon Musk (@elonmusk)  Twitter Arthur Brooks (@arthurcbrooks)  Instagram Peter Linneman | Linneman Associates
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Apr 11, 2022 • 53min

1790: The Secret to an Attractive & Functional Body

In this episode Sal, Adam & Justin cover the steps to build a balanced and symmetrical body that not only looks good but also performs well. The universal attraction to symmetry. (3:13) Different examples in sports where symmetry is very telling. (6:25) The first moment the guys visibly experienced an imbalance in their bodies. (11:56) What you train, you make stronger. (16:23) The biggest lagging parts in the competitive and general population. (19:05) The Steps to an Attractive & Functional Body.  #1 – Eat to build. (20:41) #2 – Utilize isometrics. (24:00) #3 – Incorporate unilateral training. (32:14) #4 – Go back to bilateral training. (43:33) #5 – Repeat the cycle. (46:25) Introducing MAPS Symmetry! (46:51) Related Links/Products Mentioned NEW PROGRAM LAUNCH SPECIAL PROMOTION: Get MAPS Symmetry + 2 free eBooks for $97!! **Promo code “SYM50” at checkout** Visit Legion Athletics for the exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Code “mindpump” at checkout** Mind Pump #1745: How To Pack On Muscle To Your Lagging/Stubborn Body Parts Reverse Dieting: What Is It and Should YOU Try It?? - Mind Pump TV Mind Pump #1387: Turning Your Body Into A Fat-Burning Machine Mind Pump #1027: 3 Steps To Speed Up Your Metabolism Build Your Core Strength with the Hollow Body Tension Movement – Mind Pump TV Improve Your Pull-Up Strength & Muscle Connection with Tension Pull-Ups – Mind Pump TV Tension Push-Up: No Equipment Needed Muscle Activator – Mind Pump TV The Dunphy Squat | At Home Squat Variation – Mind Pump TV The BEST Single Leg Exercise You Are Not Doing! (TWO VARIATIONS) - Mind Pump TV Improve Your Overhead Press & Build Your Shoulders with Unilateral Kettlebell Carries – Mind Pump TV Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources
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Apr 9, 2022 • 1h 43min

1789: What to Do When Your Workout Progress Stalls, Ways to Determine if a Body Part Split Is Right for You, How to Work Out During Ramadan & More (Listener Live Coaching)

In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin coach four Pump Heads via Zoom. Mind Pump Fit Tip: The most successful people set the stage for what is important. (3:18) Having kid’s over for a slumber party is fun, right? (13:53) The guys predict how Elon Musk will shake up Twitter. (29:39) Dr. Becky Campbell’s massive transformation! (35:57) Comparing intramuscular vs. subcutaneous testosterone injections. (36:50) Exercise and its effects on depression. (41:00) We never do nothing! (43:56) Mind Pump Investments: Is a recession or correction on the horizon? (46:42) Who wears the Vuori ‘meta pants’ better? (56:08) #ListenerLive question #1 - How do I wean myself off HIIT training to get to a more balanced way of working out and heal my metabolism? (59:00) #ListenerLive question #2 - What program would you recommend for someone coming off a training layoff and someone with severe gut issues? (1:15:01) #ListenerLive question #3 - What are some ways to determine if a body part split is right for me? (1:22:20) #ListenerLive question #4 - What would be the best time to train during Ramadan? (1:30:52) Related Links/Products Mentioned Ask a question to Mind Pump, live! Email: live@mindpumpmedia.com April Promotion: Get MAPS Anywhere, MAPS Prime and Prime Pro all for $99.99! Visit Felix Gray for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! Preschool, Child Care & Daycare | Montessori Unlimited Watch Inside Out | Full movie | Disney+ Elon Musk to join Twitter’s board of directors, teases ‘significant improvements’ Exclusive: YouTube's plans for podcasting Comparison of Outcomes for Hypogonadal Men Treated with Intramuscular Testosterone Cypionate versus Subcutaneous Testosterone Enanthate - PubMed MP Hormones Mind Pump Hormones Facebook Private Forum Exercise may reduce depression symptoms, boost effects of therapy Energy expenditure and activity among Hadza hunter-gatherers All-In Podcast - YouTube Great Resignation continues, as 44% of workers seek a new job Visit Vuori Clothing for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! Visit MASSZYMES by biOptimizers for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Promo code “MINDPUMP10” at checkout** The Key to Fitness Success is Self-Love – Mind Pump Blog Workout Because You Love Yourself Not Because You Hate Yourself – Mind Pump Blog MAPS Fitness Anabolic MAPS Starter MAPS Strong Intuitive Nutrition Guide | MAPS Fitness Products MAPS Aesthetic MAPS Split MAPS Fitness Performance Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources People Mentioned Jordan Peterson (@jordan.b.peterson)  Instagram Paul Chek (@paul.chek)  Instagram Elon Musk (@elonmusk)  Twitter Dr. Becky Campbell (@drbeckycampbell)  Instagram Robert Oberst (@robertoberst)  Instagram
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Apr 8, 2022 • 1h 22min

1788: Exercises to Build a Thicker Neck, the Muscle Building Benefits of Training to Failure, the Truth About Building Muscle on a Keto Diet & More

In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about exercises that build a thicker neck, the advantages to sometimes going to failure, the best way to keep the butt from shooting up on the deadlift, and building muscles on a keto diet. Mind Pump Fit Tip: The MOST important factor when it comes to your exercises is form and technique. Without it, your workouts are FAR less effective and WAY MORE dangerous. (2:38) Orangetheory’s new clever marketing experiment. (9:01) Where does Mind Pump stand on plastic surgery? (13:20) Justin’s “cursed” art piece. (19:56) Elon Musk is a gangster! (24:10) Adam recommends Undercover Billionaire on Discovery+. (31:05) A bold idea to stall the climate crisis by building better trees. (42:07) New flavor alert from Magic Spoon! (48:40) The guys on Logan Paul’s debut at WWE’s WrestleMania. (50:43) How Sal has been using Organifi’s red and green juice while cutting calories. (57:00) #Quah question #1 - What are some exercises that can build a thicker neck? (1:00:46) #Quah question #2 - Are there advantages to sometimes going to failure? (1:07:44) #Quah question #3 - What’s the best way to keep your butt from shooting up on deadlifts? (1:12:38) #Quah question #4 - Thoughts on bodybuilding and building muscle on a keto diet? (1:16:50) Related Links/Products Mentioned April Promotion: Get MAPS Anywhere, MAPS Prime and Prime Pro all for $99.99! Stop Working Out And Start Practicing – Mind Pump Blog Orangetheory Brings Steve Aoki on as Chief Music Officer Madonna raises eyebrows with "unsettling" TikTok video Elon Musk Buys 9.2% Twitter Shares in Passive Stake; TWTR Stock Rises - Bloomberg Undercover Billionaire | Discovery House passes bill to decriminalize marijuana HumanProgress A Bold Idea to Stall the Climate Crisis—by Building Better Trees Could 7 billion people live in a Texas-sized city? - ZDNet Visit Magic Spoon for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! Logan Paul Breaks Down WWE In-Ring Debut at WrestleMania, Knows He's Good at This Logan Paul walked to ring at WWE WrestleMania with $5M Pokémon card Six Major Automakers Agree to End Gas Car Sales Globally by 2040 Visit Organifi for the exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Promo code “MINDPUMP” at checkout** Visit LivON Labs for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! 3 Tips for Better Muscle Growth – Mind Pump Blog 4 Cues To Improve Your Deadlift With Eugene Teo – Mind Pump TV Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources People Mentioned Steve Aoki (@steveaoki)  Instagram Grant Cardone (@grantcardone)  Instagram Tony Robbins (@tonyrobbins)  Instagram Logan Paul (@loganpaul)  Instagram
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Apr 7, 2022 • 46min

1787: Lifting Weights Is Best for Flexibility

In this episode Sal, Adam & Justin detail why lifting weights is a superior way to gain functional flexibility when applied properly. What is functional flexibility? (3:09) The importance of your central nervous system (CNS) in being the governor of your body and assessing risk. (6:29) Ways to lift weights to improve functional flexibility. (15:43) #1 – Train with CONTROL. (16:03) #2 – Train in YOUR fullest range of motion. (20:25) #3 – Strengthen and train your body in ALL different planes. (27:09) #4 – Do correctional and mobility work OFTEN. (33:23) #5 – Do NOT overtrain. (39:49) Related Links/Products Mentioned Visit Paleo Valley for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Promo code “Mindpump15” at checkout for 15% discount** April Promotion: Get MAPS Anywhere, MAPS Prime and Prime Pro all for $99.99! How to Fix Rounded Shoulders (GONE IN 4 STEPS!) | MIND PUMP TV Do You Have Back Or Shoulder Pain? YOU NEED TO TRY THIS! | Mind Pump TV Dunphy Squat- Improve Your Squat with this Secret Exercise – Mind Pump TV 3 Reasons Why You Need to Incorporate Mobility Into Your Workouts – Mind Pump Blog Mind Pump #1142: Nine Signs You Are Overtraining Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources People Mentioned IFBB LEGEND FLEX WHEELER (officialflexwheeler) on Instagram
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Apr 6, 2022 • 1h 45min

1786: What to Do When Weight Loss Stalls, How to Train & Diet to Look Your Best for a Special Event, Exercises for Hand & Wrist Health & More (Listener Live Coaching)

In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin coach four Pump Heads via Zoom. Mind Pump Fit Tip: Food quality matters most in this order: Fats, proteins, and then carbohydrates. (4:17) How the guys are switching up their Butcher Boxes. (15:09) Getting intense with Justin Andrews. (18:35) The NFL is aiming to disrupt the streaming wars. (22:00) Mind Pump’s special talents. (26:19) How Ned’s Mello has dramatically helped Adam’s magnesium deficiency. (30:52) Mind Pump Debates: Is sexual orientation malleable through culture and environment? Or is it genetic? (36:13) Disney is in a pickle over its CEO's latest comments. (41:13) Why Adam is a new fan of Chris Distefano. (48:44) The guys rate Britney Spears’ latest workout. (55:05) #ListenerLive question #1 - What are some of the best exercises to strengthen hands and wrists? (58:32) #ListenerLive question #2 - Any tips or strategies going into “peak week”? (1:07:15) #ListenerLive question #3 - Advice on breaking through a plateau? (1:20:52) #ListenerLive question #4 - How would you structure a fitness routine for troubled middle school kids? (1:31:05) Related Links/Products Mentioned Ask a question to Mind Pump, live! Email: live@mindpumpmedia.com Priming Kit – Mind Pump Store April Promotion: Get MAPS Anywhere, MAPS Prime and Prime Pro all for $99.99! Visit Butcher Box for this month’s exclusive Mind Pump offer! NFL considers creating a streaming service of its own – The Athletic Joseph Pujol, World Famous Farter Mind Pump #1780: Why Blood Tests Are Overrated With Dr. Stephen Cabral Visit NED for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! LGBT Identification in U.S. Ticks Up to 7.1% New Study Finds Genetics Influence LGBTQ Sexuality, But Still No 'Gay Gene' Former Disney CEO Iger On Opposing Florida's 'Don't Say Gay' Bill: It's Not 'Political' Visit Organifi for the exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Promo code “MINDPUMP” at checkout** MAPS O.C.R. MAPS Fitness Anabolic Mind Pump #1630: Ten Ways To Break Through A Plateau How to Undulate Your Calories for Faster Weight Loss & an Improved Metabolism – Mind Pump TV MAPS Fitness Performance MAPS Strong HANDGRIP DYNAMOMETER – Mind Pump Store Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources People Mentioned Dr. Stephen Cabral (@stephencabral)  Instagram Chris Distefano (@chrisdcomedy)  Instagram Britney Spears (@britneyspears)  Instagram
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Apr 4, 2022 • 45min

1785: Why Most Women Fail at Developing Their Butt

In this episode Sal, Adam & Justin cover 5 reasons why women (& men) fail to develop their butt and what to do about it. The evolution of desirable body parts to build. (2:20) How our butt separates us from other primates. (4:01) Why your glute strength is a reflection of your fitness. (6:10) Why Lots of Women Fail at Building Their Butt. (7:14) #1 – Not lifting heavy. (8:10) #2 – Doing the wrong movements or exercises. (15:31) #3 – Not feeding body enough. (21:02) #4 – Lacking the connection to glutes. (27:25) Great priming movements before your train your glutes. (34:07) #5 – Bad workout programming. (36:50) Related Links/Products Mentioned Special Promotion: Butt Builder Bundle 50% off! **Promo Code “BUTT50” at checkout** Visit ZBiotics for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! Mind Pump #1647: Ten Female Fitness Lies Top 3 Misconceptions About Women's Fitness – Mind Pump Blog 3 Best Secrets - How To Make Your Butt Grow (AVOID MISTAKES!) | MIND PUMP Mind Pump #1565: Why Women Should Bulk Why Can’t I Feel the Right Muscles Working? - Mind Pump Blog MAPS Prime Pro Webinar Activate Your Glutes with Tube Walking – Mind Pump TV Build Your Hamstrings- How to Properly do Good Mornings – Mind Pump TV Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources People Mentioned Bret Contreras PhD (@bretcontreras1)  Instagram
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Apr 2, 2022 • 1h 50min

1784: The Best Deadlift Variations, How to Maintain Athletic Performance Over 40, Training Around Overdeveloped Body Parts & More (Listener Live Coaching)

In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin coach four Pump Heads via Zoom. Mind Pump Fit Tip: If you want to lose weight, one of the first things a lot of you should do is actually INCREASE your calories. (3:32) A reflection on the death of old Hollywood. (15:31) How Caldera has the guys feeling on-camera ready. (33:02) Public Goods sells wine! (35:50) Is Justin’s son joining a biker gang? (41:18) Is Elon Musk starting his own social media platform? (42:51) So, you say you want to live on Mars? (44:07) How many companies exist that are over 150 years old? (50:23) #ListenerLive question #1 - What are the best deadlift variations? (54:52) #ListenerLive question #2 - How can I modify my workouts so my arms don’t continue to grow? (1:15:04) #ListenerLive question #3 - Any advice on how to maintain athletic performance over 40? (1:24:59) #ListenerLive question #4 - Any ideas or advice on how to train to maintain and improve my body at 71 years old? (1:38:55) Related Links/Products Mentioned Ask a question to Mind Pump, live! Email: live@mindpumpmedia.com April Promotion: Get MAPS Anywhere, MAPS Prime and Prime Pro all for $99.99! How To Boost Your Metabolism The Right Way! (FAT LOSS!)| Mind Pump TV Mind Pump #1387: Turning Your Body Into A Fat-Burning Machine What is Metabolic Adaptation? - Mind Pump Blog Oscars Producer Speaks Out About the Slap, Wishes Will Smith Had Used His Speech to Apologize to Chris Rock Visit Caldera Lab for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Code “mindpump” at checkout for the discount** Visit Public Goods for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Receive $15 off your first Public Goods order with NO MINIMUM purchase** Elon Musk Says He’s ‘Giving Serious Thought’ to Creating a New Social-Media Platform - WSJ Ariel Ekblaw: Space Colonization and Self-Assembling Space Megastructures | Lex Fridman Podcast #271 21 of America's Oldest Companies Visit Drink LMNT for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! The ONLY Way You Should Be Doing Stiff Legged Deadlifts! - Mind Pump TV How To Start Deadlifting (REGRESSIONS) - Mind Pump TV How To Sumo Deadlift (The RIGHT Way) | Jordan Syatt – Mind Pump TV 4 Cues To Improve Your Deadlift With Eugene Teo – Mind Pump TV MAPS Aesthetic MAPS Butt Mod - Mind Pump Media The Secret To A Great Butt - Mind Pump Media MAPS Fitness Performance Man In The Arena: Tom Brady (Episode 1) | Watch ESPN MAPS Fitness Anabolic Stop Working Out And Start Practicing – Mind Pump Blog Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources People Mentioned Elon Musk (@elonmusk)  Twitter Lex Fridman (@lexfridman)  Instagram Paul J. Fabritz (@pjfperformance)  Instagram
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Apr 1, 2022 • 1h 16min

1783: The Truth About Abs Being Made in the Kitchen, How to Prevent Becoming Muscle Bound, the Effectiveness of Massage Guns for Recovery & More

In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about whether abs are made in the kitchen, why bodybuilding or strength training can results in limited mobility, whether massage guns are a helpful tool for recovery, and if eating fat in a post workout meal can slow down digestion and inhibit absorption of nutrients.
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Mar 31, 2022 • 52min

1782: When Machines Are Better Than Free Weights

The podcast explores when machines are better than free weights in workouts, highlighting the advantages of machines in targeting specific areas, providing stability, and allowing for easy volume addition. The hosts discuss the history and evolution of exercise machines and emphasize the importance of context and equipment history. They also debunk misunderstandings about machines and advocate for the versatility and adaptability of free weights.

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