Mind Pump: Raw Fitness Truth
In this episode the guys break down five weird and common things people do that cause or worsen chronic pain — poor sleep, inflammatory diet, macro and micro deficiencies, dehydration, and shallow breathing. They cover the difference between acute pain and chronic pain, how movement pattern issues are almost always the root cause, and why the experience of pain can be just as real as the physiological signal. They also get into Arthur Saxon pressing 370 pounds overhead with one arm in 1905, eating 24 eggs and 10 pounds of meat a day, the genetics study showing hyper responders gain three...
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You're putting in the work at the gym, eating what you think is enough, and still not seeing the body you're training for. Sound familiar? In this episode of Mind Pump Show, Sal, Adam, and Justin break down the six most common mistakes women make when they start lifting — pulled straight from over two decades of training real clients, not from theory. These mistakes are still showing up everywhere, and they're the exact reason your strength training isn't delivering the results you were promised. From stacking too much cardio on top of your lifting sessions to underestimating how much...
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In this episode the guys break down the exact five-step formula to lose 15 pounds of pure body fat in 90 days — lifting 1-2 compound movements daily, walking after every meal, eating only whole foods, hitting 1g of protein per pound of body weight first, and perfecting sleep every single night. They also get into Joovv red light therapy and how Sal is using it on his jiu jitsu mat burns, red light improving eyesight and macular degeneration, the guys turning into old men (AC wars, slip-on shoes, grunting when they stand up), Doug's Butcher Box chuck roast stew recipe, the viral...
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In this episode the guys break down exactly how to be able to do pull ups in 30 days — covering the daily low intensity practice method, why you need to drop all other back work, why eating more and sleeping consistently will accelerate your results, and how to set up your test day for maximum performance. They also discuss whether chemical sunscreens are actually causing more cancer than they prevent, a large UK Biobank study showing frequent sunscreen users had up to 292% higher melanoma rates, why Crisp Power protein pretzels are outperforming traditional protein snacks on satiety, and...
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In this episode the guys break down exactly how to build the glutes, quads, and shoulders that women actually want — covering why you should train your priority body part first in the workout, how to shift volume away from other areas rather than just piling on more, why getting stronger in the big compound lifts like hip thrusts, squats, and overhead press is what actually builds muscle, why you have to eat in a surplus to build anything, and why balance still matters even when you're focused. MAPS Upper Lower: Code: LAUNCH for 40% off. Women's blueprint included — emphasizes lower body,...
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In this episode the guys break down why 95% of people regain all the weight they lose — covering both the method (why cardio and starvation approaches are doomed from the start) and the mentality (the tyrant, the tyrannized, the rebel, and the robot). They also get into Sal's return from vacation and how coming back to Ketone IQ after a week and a half made him realize how well it actually works, feeding grizzly bears at Bear World near Yellowstone, the Toy Story 5 iPad villain and its zero effect on the kids who watched it, kids and freedom versus helicopter parenting, the guy who injected...
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Short answer: yes. Training each muscle group twice a week builds more muscle than once a week — the data is clear on this, and Sal, Adam, and Justin break down every reason why in this episode. From how fatigue silently kills your volume to why junk sets pile up when you try to cram everything into one workout, they pull back the curtain on what's actually happening inside your body when you split things up. You'll also learn why total training volume — not just sets, but reps AND weight — goes up automatically when you split your body across two sessions, and why that matters more...
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MAPS Upper Lower: https://mapsupperlower.com Code: LAUNCH for 40% off. Includes male and female programs, workout videos, exercise demos, coaching videos and live coaching with Cole. In this episode the guys break down six fitness truths that 95% of people still get dead wrong — you don't need to train 5-6 days a week to build muscle, cardio is not the best way to lose fat long term, your metabolism isn't broken your habits are, protein timing matters far less than total daily intake, flexibility without strength is useless, and the real fountain of youth is the weight room....
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MAPS Upper Lower: Code: LAUNCH for 40% off. Includes male and female programs, workout videos, exercise demos, coaching videos and live coaching with Cole. In this episode the guys break down the top 5 ways to do cardio ranked from worst to best — running, HIIT, steady state, walking, and playing. Sal shares his return to jiu jitsu after nearly 20 years away, his brother-in-law going easy on him, and why he expects to drop 10-15 pounds of muscle doing it. They also get into California pressuring utility companies to issue contracts to LGBT-certified businesses and the certification process,...
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In this episode the guys break down their brand new MAPS Upper Lower program — a classic four day bodybuilder split designed for people who want to shape, sculpt and build their body with more volume than a full body routine but without the intensity of programs like MAPS Aesthetic. They cover why the upper lower split is one of their personal favorite ways to train, how the three phase structure prevents plateaus, why the final phase ends with a five by five strength focus, and why they built separate men's and women's versions with different priority lifts. MAPS Upper Lower: Code: LAUNCH...
info_outlineIn this episode, Sal, Adam & Justin speak with Larry Hagner of The Dad Edge Podcast. Larry's show focuses on what it means to be a man and a good father and the boys have a great conversation with Larry about the state of fatherhood today among other things.
- Helping men be men. Larry shares his superhero origin story and how his podcast was created through his struggles becoming a father. (6:30)
- What drove him to start his podcast for other men? (9:43)
- Does he have empathy for his biological father? (16:49)
- How important is it for children to have that male role model? (19:34)
- Are you a parent first or couple first? The steps he and his wife implement to create homeostasis in their household. (22:00)
- Are there certain themes that have created conflict in his relationship? (28:18)
- How has his online/social media business affected his relationship? (29:30)
- What has the transition been like going from the medical device industry into his current business? How passion is fuel and strategy is the map. (32:15)
- What hurdles has he faced in scaling his business? (34:45)
- Why has there been an explosion in the marketplace for men seeking help? Crisis in masculinity? (38:37)
- What does it mean to be a great father to him? His 5 dimensions of a man. (41:10)
- What is financial intimacy? (42:52)
- What dimension are men lacking in the most? How to aim to create balance and not crush it. (46:02)
- Who have been the most impactful guests on his podcast? Biggest lessons he has taken away? (50:34)
- What are his thoughts on participation trophies? (54:10)
- Have any of his guests surprised him? (58:30)
- Are there any common mistakes/traps men fall into? (1:01:55)
- What are his thoughts on men not wanting to get married or have a meaningful relationship? (1:05:08)
- Has he created any rites of passage for his own children? (1:08:55)
- How does he police social media/device usage with his kids? (1:10:53)
- What advice would he give his 28 year old self before he got married? (1:20:25)
Featured Guest/People Mentioned:
- Larry Hagner (@thedadedge) Instagram
- Jordan Peterson (@jordan.b.peterson) Instagram
- Ryan Michler (Order Of Man) (@ryanmichler) Instagram
- Paul Chek (@paul.chek) Instagram
- Bishop Robert Barron (@bishopbarron) Instagram
- Carlos Condit (@carloscondit) Instagram
- Jim Miller (@JimMiller_155) Twitter
- Frankie Edgar (@frankieedgar) Instagram
- Kris Paronto (@KrisParonto) Twitter
- Gary John Bishop (@GaryJohnBishop) Twitter
- Aaron Walker (@VFTCoach) Twitter
- Dave Ramsey (@daveramsey) Instagram
- Christopher Voss (@VossNegotiation) Twitter
- Garrett J. White (@GarrettJWhite) Twitter
Related Links/Products Mentioned:
- The Consequences of Fatherlessness
- The One Minute Manager - Book by Kenneth H. Blanchard and Spencer Johnson
- Unf*ck Yourself: Get Out of Your Head and Into Your Life - Book by Gary John Bishop
- Wake Up Warrior
- 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 Twenge
- Good Pictures Bad Pictures: Porn-Proofing Today's Young Kids - Book by Gail Poyner Phd and Kristen A. Jenson
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