2316: How to Build a Round Butt, the Ideal Way to Train for a Strongman Competition, How to Eat & Train After a Bodybuilding Show & More (Listener Live Coaching)
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In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin coach four Pump Heads via Zoom. Email [email protected] if you want to be considered to ask your question on the show. Mind Pump Fit Tip: Work on sleep. It will make everything else better. (2:17) Signs we are having sex tonight. (15:16) Sal’s a terrible patient. (18:38) Getting your first pimple. (20:42) Bad food diets and the worst fast food. (23:19) At what point will the GLP-1s be used to save money? (29:33) When are they going to stop comparing us to apes? (33:27) The value of sports. (35:23) A test of...
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2320: Throw Away the Scale!
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The power of the scale. (1:25) Why it’s irrelevant. (6:02) Four reasons why you should THROW AWAY your scale! #1 - It doesn’t measure body composition. (11:49) #2 - It takes our focus off other metrics. (14:31) #3 - It can mess with our heads. (21:46) #4 - Weight can fluctuate from day to day. (26:48) Related Links/Products Mentioned Exclusively for Mind Pump Listeners, is offering their CPT (Certified Personal Trainer) Premium for the Price of Self-Study ($899) usually $1,249. Get All Inclusive for the Price of Premium ($1179) $1899 $151/mo. April Promotion: | 50%...
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2319: How to Strength Train With Breast Implants, the Value of Trigger Sessions for Building Muscle, How to Get in Shape for a Wedding & More (Listener Live Coaching)
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In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin coach four Pump Heads via Zoom. Email [email protected] if you want to be considered to ask your question on the show. Mind Pump Fit Tip: If you have a body part that seems to be lagging, don’t go heavier, go LIGHTER. (1:35) Connecting and disconnecting. (11:07) Understanding what is developmentally appropriate. (17:49) Owning up as a parent. (25:04) The favorite host results are in! (29:49) The best immune-boosting supplements for kids. (30:23) Eggs are NOT bad for you. (33:13) GLP-1 agonists’ impact on...
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2318: Where Your Fat Goes When You Lose Weight, How to Increase Your Overhead Press, the Difference Between Protein Quality & More
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Mind Pump Fit Tip: MANAGE your algorithms. (1:41) Shout out to Dr. John Delony. (14:29) Sal’s vasectomy experience. (16:49) Why Sal is dropping the ‘wife beater’ when working out. (24:00) Adam’s latest Tirzepetide challenge. (26:12) The homelessness epidemic in California. (39:51) The state of the economy. (43:54) Conspiracy theory corner with Mind Pump. (49:42) #Quah question #1 - As a 48-year-old male I’m having a tough time with increasing the overhead press. What would you recommend as a “Z” press progression? (58:43) #Quah question #2 - Is 30G of protein...
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2317: Success Tips from World Class Trainers
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Why they started the Fitness Business Mentorship. (1:26) How did they meet? (3:22) Getting close through the shared suffering of training Gary Vaynerchuk. (5:39) The inspiration behind how their podcast was born. (22:03) The needs they wanted to fill in the fitness space. (26:02) Do you want to be a coach or a CEO? (33:14) Online vs. in-person coach. (34:38) The characteristics of coaches who have built a good/sustainable career. (39:07) How social media can feed your insecurities and narcissism. (46:35) Are we getting better or worse as a society due to access to...
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2316: How to Spot a Horrible Online Trainer, the Best Workout to Do When Pregnant. How to Lift Weights for an Iron Man & More (Listener Live Coaching)
Mind Pump: Raw Fitness Truth
In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin coach four Pump Heads via Zoom. Email [email protected] if you want to be considered to ask your question on the show. Mind Pump Fit Tip: The value of the workout is NOT about the calorie burn. It’s about the adaptation. (2:22) Mind Pump Live is BACK! (11:05) Doug is a funny bear. (13:16) Having self-awareness and focusing on what you’re good at. (18:45) Caldera works for ALL skin types. (23:40) Acquired savant syndrome. (26:55) How people get misled by articles about economics. (33:31) The misconception that...
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2315: Five Signs You’re Doing the Wrong Workout
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Even ‘good’ workouts can be bad if used by the wrong person. (1:22) Defining a ‘good’ workout. (3:00) Five Signs You’re Doing the Wrong Workout. #1 - You aren’t getting stronger or progressing in PERFORMANCE. (7:45) #2 - You feel worse after the workout and/or generally. (11:35) #3 - Joint pain. (17:01) #4 - Overemphasis on intensity. (23:38) #5 - Poor sleep. (28:21) Related Links/Products Mentioned Visit for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! ** Promo code MPM at checkout for 10% off their order or 10% off their first month of a subscribe-and-save. **...
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2314: The Best Way to Train to Lose Fat, How to Choose Between Enclomiphene & TRT, Staying Jacked as a Runner & More (Listener Live Coaching)
Mind Pump: Raw Fitness Truth
In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin coach four Pump Heads via Zoom. Email [email protected] if you want to be considered to ask your question on the show. Mind Pump Fit Tip: If you want to move in a direction where your life changes, having a mentor or a guide is your best bet. (1:45) Kids say the darndest things. (13:04) Sal’s devastating night of sleep. (14:22) BPC-157's healing ability. (21:38) GLP1’s use for impulsive behavior and another Adam Tirzepetide update. (24:12) Beware of studies. (37:12) Preventable measures to ward off a cold....
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2313: The Ideal Number of Sets per Muscle Group, the Truth About Cheat Days, the Downside of Moving More So You Can Eat More & More
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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: If you're going to talk good to anybody, talk good to yourself. (1:40) Reacting to the latest TikTok trend, Trad Wives. (16:00) Trauma lust. (25:04) The evolutionary theory behind strongmen dating tiny women. (33:17) Growth spurts. (35:22) The growth mindset is attached to being a successful personal trainer. (38:54) When people go viral due to hate. (40:52) Shout out to Mind Pump’s FREE...
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2312: Five Steps to Bounce Back From Overtraining
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Understanding the difference between what’s optimal, what’s tolerable, and what’s beyond that. (1:51) How healing/recovery is different than adapting. (4:15) The importance of consistency over intensity. (7:12) Signs of overtraining. (9:32) Five Steps to Bounce Back from Overtraining #1 - Take a week off. (16:10) #2 - Get good sleep. (19:54) #3 - Bump calories (protein). (22:55) #4 - Come back with half volume. (24:20) #5 - SLOWLY increase volume (setsXrepsXweight). (26:43) Related Links/Products Mentioned Visit for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump Listeners! **...
info_outlineIn this episode, Sal, Adam & Justin speak with John Meadows who reveals all about what it takes to be a top-level bodybuilder.
- Why John doesn’t have a colon. (4:30)
- Was there anything he did that contributed to his digestion issues? (10:35)
- How did he change his approach coming back? (12:10)
- Has going through this experience forced him to become more in tune with his body? (14:55)
- What are the BIGGEST mistakes he sees with people trying to build muscle? (16:38)
- Has he found there is a RIGHT dose of protein for his body? (24:40)
- What are the big missing pieces in bodybuilder’s regimens? (26:03)
- What kind of things does he cover in his workshops? (29:42)
- What made him start to compete at a young age? (30:50)
- When did he start to use anabolic steroids? Was he a hyper responder? (34:20)
- Does he believe people do not cycle out anymore? (43:19)
- What are the differences between taking anabolics vs growth hormones? (45:17)
- His take on training and why certain bodybuilder’s physiques look more ‘granite.’ (54:38)
- What does he think of the new culture of thought around isolation movements being the BEST movements for most muscle activation? (1:00:45)
- What is the ‘Mountain Dog Diet’ and does food quality matter? (1:04:10)
- Is the trend starting to reverse with coaching in bodybuilding? (1:09:20)
- What is site enhancement oil (SEO)? (1:10:15)
- How bodybuilding is a different level of drugs in sport. (1:15:54)
- What is the difference in training people that are natural vs. people on ‘gear’? (1:18:16)
- His theory behind metabolism in competitive sports. (1:21:52)
- What is his take on people not adapting their training routines? (1:26:30)
- How social media killed bodybuilding. What does the future of bodybuilding look like? (1:34:04)
- If he was to go back and whisper into 22-year-old John’s ear, what would he tell himself? (1:40:13)
Featured Guest/People Mentioned
- John Meadows (@mountaindog1) Instagram/Twitter
- Dr. Jordan Shallow D.C (@the_muscle_doc) Instagram
- Flex Wheeler | Official (@officialflexwheeler) Instagram
- Stan "Rhino" Efferding (@stanefferding) Instagram
- Jon Call (@jujimufu) Instagram
- Kai Greene (@kaigreene) Instagram
- Ronnie Coleman (@ronniecoleman8) Instagram
- Ben Pakulski ® (@bpakfitness) Instagram
- Coach Daniel Matranga CSCS (@dynamic.danny) Instagram
- Brad Schoenfeld, PhD (@bradschoenfeldphd) Instagram
Products Mentioned:
- December Promotion: Enroll in Any MAPS Program – 1 Year of Forum Access for FREE!
- Mind Pump Free Resources
- Mind Pump Episode 865: Stan Efferding: The World's Strongest Bodybuilder
- Anabolic reference guide - Book by Bill Phillips
- Mind Pump Episode 715: Mind Pump Goes Deep with Ben Pakulski
- Mind Pump Episode 548: Ben Pakulski
- Synthol - Wikipedia
- Oil Bags: Rise of the Idiots | T Nation
- Dinosaur Training: Lost Secrets of Strength and Development – Book by Brooks D Kubik