Mind Pump: Raw Fitness Truth
In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin coach four Pump Heads via Zoom. Mind Pump Fit Tip: Best ways to train for stamina, power, mobility, and strength. (2:44) The negative brain changes from porn use. (22:03) Eccentric vs concentric. (34:04) Negative comments. (38:58) Seeing underwater without goggles. (40:52) Imprinted memories. (43:54) Stocking up on Zbiotics for the holidays. (48:07) Accidents happen. (50:00) #ListenerCoaching call #1 – I’m struggling with maintenance. Any advice on how to break out of this cycle and finally find a...
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Adam Lane Smith The two sides of having too many kids. (2:00) Building legacy. (4:05) The Business Model of Marriage. (5:27) The Equation of a Balance of Hormones and Neurotransmitters. (8:09) Why most women are not afraid to give you the final say, they are afraid they will have NO say. (16:40) The 4 Levels of Safety. (17:47) Asking for help. (23:35) The confusion around men needing to be more emotional. (26:17) Teaching attachment science. (29:24) The 4 Components of Peace. (31:45) Taking the side of the marriage, instead of taking their own side. (35:35) The 4 Levels...
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In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin coach four Pump Heads via Zoom. Mind Pump Fit Tip: When is overtraining good? (2:35) Teenager expectations, being spoiled, and manufacturing adversity. (23:35) Sleep cool and hard. (35:23) The history of Black Friday. (37:27) Bluetooth origins. (38:27) Reminiscing on Black Friday experiences. (40:13) A place of gratitude. (43:01) Italian moms are the best. (44:51) What makes LMNT so brilliant? (47:25) Justin’s BIG win. (51:14) Kids say the darndest things. (54:10) #ListenerCoaching call #1 – I am...
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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: The best isolation exercises for every body part. (2:21) Getting your protein in with Butcher Box. (20:28) Reminiscing on old high school photos and yearbook sign off’s. (26:23) An exercise in breaking generational trauma. (31:29) Letting your kids be free and have more independence. (36:45) The benefits of going through a treatment center to help with withdrawal. (41:48) Faith without works is...
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Turn Thanksgiving into GAINZGIVING 7 Ways to Turn Thanksgiving into GAINZGIVING. (2:04) #1 - Lift hard in the morning (more volume). (3:54) #2 - Do a long walk. (8:17) #3 - Small shake post workout plus fruit. (9:45) #4 - Thanksgiving meal tips. (10:44) #5 - Long walk with family. (16:53) #6 - Trigger session for weak body parts. (18:04) #7 - Static stretch before bed. (19:07) Highlighting how to maximize the holiday. (21:04) Focusing on connection to avoid arguments. (24:54) Related Links/Products Mentioned Visit for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump...
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In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin coach four Pump Heads via Zoom. Mind Pump Fit Tip: DON’T listen to your body! Do this first. (2:47) ‘Tis the season for the ‘Christmas Blend.’ (21:03) The changing of the guard for “celebrity.” (24:28) Shout out to Brandon Lake! (40:18) Listening to music is so beneficial for us. (44:11) Backwards speak and going down the 3rd rail. (47:24) Making quality red-light units affordable again. (53:39) Black Friday giveaways! (54:35) #ListenerCoaching call #1 – Can I do one of your programs to gain muscle and...
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Shawn Stevenson Eat smarter! (1:46) Emphasizing the impact of relationships on our psychology. (2:50) You get to choose what you focus on. Opening up on the loss of his father. (6:49) The difficulty is relying on others when you have a lone wolf mentality. (10:03) What the science says about relationships and what it does for our health. (13:35) Vulnerability on a podcast vs. in your personal life. (18:24) The plasticity of epigenetics and the value of vitamin D-3 supplementation. (24:09) The dream stream effects of xenoestrogens. (37:11) Your perception of your environment...
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The Best Workout, Diet, and Supplement Routine for Men Over 40 The importance of individualization and cautioning buyers of trendy fitness influencer programs. (1:35) Look good, feel good: Why 80% of the max potential is working out two days a week, and consistency is the most important thing. (5:51) The Best Workout, Diet, and Supplement Routine for Men Over 40 The Workout: What the exercises look like and why we picked them. (10:29) The Diet. (21:42) The Supplements. (29:40) Related Links/Products Mentioned Visit for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump...
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