Mind Pump: Raw Fitness Truth
In this episode the guys break down whether you should build or cut first — covering what each actually involves, why cutting first almost always fails long term, how building first boosts your metabolic rate by 700-800 calories a day, and why 95% of people who lose weight gain it all back. They also discuss Sal's prediction that probiotics will be the next major performance supplement, the ditto dating app taking over college campuses by using AI instead of swiping, the new short king shoe brand giving guys a few extra inches of height, 80s and 90s movie reviews that did not hold up,...
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In this episode the guys break down the best exercises to sculpt the physique men actually train for — covering incline press for upper chest development, deadlifts and barbell rows for back thickness and width, standing overhead press with rear delt flies for that rounded shoulder cap, and barbell squats with Romanian deadlifts for complete lower body development. They explain why most guys develop flat-looking chests by neglecting the upper portion, why powerlifters often have more impressive looking backs than bodybuilders, and why rear delt development is one of the most technically...
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In this episode the guys break down how to reverse osteopenia and osteoporosis — explaining the difference between the two, why 43% of adults over 50 have low bone mass, and why this is actually very fixable. They cover the four key steps: getting stronger (not just lifting weights), eating enough to build, taking key nutrients like calcium, vitamin D and magnesium, and being consistent because bone adapts more slowly than muscle. They also discuss why GLP-1 users are showing up with osteopenia and why it's not the drug's fault, Sal's experience with Rho Nutrition's liposomal curcumin and...
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In this episode the guys break down six ways to build bulletproof joints — proper strength training, unilateral training, static stretching post-workout, mobility drills, hydration with high protein diet, and consistent sleep. They cover why joints actually strengthen rather than wear down with proper use, why MAPS Symmetry alone solves most chronic pain issues without targeted correctional exercise, and why CNS tightening after workouts causes the low back pain people feel hours later at night. They also get into a new study showing probiotics plus protein powder outperforms protein powder...
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In this episode the guys sit down with Nick Hexum, lead singer and co-founder of 311, just hours before a live show. Nick opens up about how the band has stayed together for 35 years, his path to sobriety in 2005-06 and how the band stuck by him through it, bringing weights on the road since 1993 and having a full gym dressing room on every tour, and why exercise was his earliest tool for managing anxiety and depression. He covers the study showing dance and exercise outperform SSRIs for depression by one and a half times, how he syncs his workouts to BPM-specific playlists, working with a...
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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,...
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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