1488: The Best Way to do Pull-Ups, Fat Cell Memory, the Truth About Functional Bodybuilding Programs & More
Release Date: 02/12/2021
Mind Pump: Raw Fitness Truth
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info_outlineIn this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about whether fat cells have a memory, the benefits and disadvantages of different types of pull-ups, functional bodybuilding programs, and their favorite four supplements to take.
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- Mind Pump’s favorite Super Bowl commercials. (8:36)
- The Chinese conduct some very suspect experiments. (12:48)
- Should tech companies be able to create their own governments? (15:28)
- Why did humans evolve to have such enormous penises? (22:13)
- Mind Pump Debates: Are we heading towards a real estate and stock market plunge in the next few years? (28:04)
- Why Mind Pump is not a fan of BMI as a marker of health. (36:54)
- Why ice is overrated. (39:45)
- The beauty of living in a free society. (43:02)
- The surprising benefits of bone broth protein. (44:58)
- #Quah question #1 – It's often said that muscles have memory. Can the same be said about fat cells? If so, what does that process look like in terms of time if that person has lost a significant amount of fat from healthy nutrition and exercise lifestyle? (49:05)
- #Quah question #2 – What are the benefits and disadvantages of different types of pull-ups, such as traditional pull-ups, chin-ups, wide grip, etc.? Is one style superior? (56:55)
- #Quah question #3 – What do you think of functional bodybuilding programs? (1:01:50)
- #Quah question #4 – What are your big four supplements? (1:05:48)
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