1491: When to Add Weight to Your Lifts, How Many Pull-Ups You Should Be Able to Do, the Truth About Chiropractic Adjustments & More
Release Date: 02/17/2021
Mind Pump: Raw Fitness Truth
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 Surprising Benefits of Gaining Body Fat. (2:27) How Adam is supplementing EAA’s to get the benefits of a high-protein diet. (18:17) Trainer wisdom. (24:13) Rocky Marciano's RELENTLESS training routine. (35:53) Silly things we did without tech. (41:32) Is creativity lost with the youth? (45:27) A scary lie women are fed. (49:14) High-protein snacks that taste GREAT! (56:43) #Quah question...
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How to Stay on Track without Cooking or Meal Prepping (DoorDash Diet) It’s possible to get in shape if you know what you are doing. (1:52) Meal prepping is best, but CONVENIENCE is a real value. (3:10) General Rules on How to Stay on Track without Cooking or Meal Prepping. (6:35) #1 – Prioritize protein. (7:00) #2 – Overestimate the calories. (10:18) #3 – Avoid fried foods, sugar, and carb-centric meals. (12:09) #4 – Put sauces on the side. (16:29) #5 – Think about order AHEAD of time. (18:06) #6 – GOOD options. (19:48) #7 – Mind Pump DoorDash Diet Guide!...
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In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin coach four Pump Heads via Zoom. Mind Pump Fit Tip: Become a Bodybuilder AND Run a Marathon! Here is How. (3:05) Red-light therapy for muscle gains! (26:48) Bathroom habits. (31:28) Daycare fraud. (34:12) ADHD drugs don't work the way we thought. (37:22) Video games and technology, the ultimate babysitter. (40:28) A not-so-known supplement for heart health. (45:23) Full-body MRI scan results. (46:25) #ListenerCoaching call #1 – Looking for training and diet advice going into the New Year. (54:42) #ListenerCoaching...
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Prediction on flow of gym traffic for 2026. (1:32) The Ozempic weight-loss strategy. (4:51) Biggest bang for your buck style of training. (8:17) The #1 reason most people fail on their New Year’s resolutions. (9:59) How much strength training is required? (11:14) Priming vs. warm-up. (14:45) The value of the stability ball for beginners. (18:23) How do I measure progress? (21:46) The importance of daily movement. (24:24) What fat loss looks like with strength training. (28:21) Related Links/Products Mentioned : MAPS Starter 50% off! **Code NEWYEAR50 at checkout. ** ...
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In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin coach four Pump Heads via Zoom. Mind Pump Fit Tip: 5 Simple Ways to Accelerate Fat Loss FAST! (2:16) AI is a TERRIBLE coach or trainer and the value of human connection. (25:26) Shout out to Caldera! (46:30) Shout out to Gabrielle Lyon and the Forever Strong Experience. (48:47) How long should the average person spend in the gym? (51:48) Success is NOT just about making money. (57:50) Higher doses of creatine can erase the measurable effects of sleep deprivation. (1:03:44) #ListenerCoaching call #1 – Why is my HRV...
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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: Eat as Much as You Want, but Don’t Get Fat (JUST follow these 2 rules). (2:28) The disturbing “Doll mom” trend. (25:03) Has masculinity always been more fragile than femininity? (31:10) The practice of writing down failures and revisiting later what you learned from them. (32:25) Fun Facts with Justin: Toad mutation. (39:06) Mystery Our Place unboxing. (40:55) The value of getting a...
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Endlessly beginning and living to express yourself at the highest level. (2:31) “Those who live truly, shall see truly.” Her introduction and special connection to Mind Pump. (5:40) Creating the trend, not following the trend. (12:47) Factors that keep the vitality of a relationship intact. (18:36) The difference between teammates and friends. (32:14) The conflicting feelings growing in the public eye. (36:46) Stay authentic. (46:04) The lives lived during Mind Pump’s tenure. (49:44) Pivoting the business, stretching your capacity, and the value of a GOOD personal...
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In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin coach four Pump Heads via Zoom. Mind Pump Fit Tip: 5 Ways to Predict Mortality (NO BLOOD TEST REQUIRED). (2:27) Good and bad news for young men. (22:20) Reducing your calories without eating less by going grass-fed. (35:26) Runit is invading America. (40:16) Speaking identity into your children. (45:12) Sal has an athlete on his hands. (49:58) LMNT has single-handedly created this new electrolyte market. (52:49) #ListenerCoaching call #1 – I train hard and feel great, but I don't feel like it's translating to...
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MAPS 15 Symmetry The value of running blocks of unilateral training. (1:07) Balancing the body from right to left. (4:42) Breaking down the components of MAPS 15 Symmetry. (8:40) Using unilateral training as a form of corrective exercise. (13:47) 15 minutes to get back on track after the holidays! (15:10) Related Links/Products Mentioned 50% off from Dec. 28-Jan. 3rd 2026. Code DECEMBER50 at checkout. Visit for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! ** No code to receive 20% off your first order. **
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Mind Pump Fit Tip: Progressive Overload, the Secret to Building Muscle and Burning Fat. (1:56) Buyer beware: Organic Planet Protein Powders. (26:27) The benefits of creatine for women and a PSA for buyers. (30:35) Getting away from the scale. (38:09) Dark tourism. (43:47) The Lost Labyrinth of Egypt. (48:22) AI ads. (52:17) Rock Recovery Scholarship. (58:01) Black Friday Winners! (59:08) #ListenerCoaching call #1 – My 16-year-old daughter challenged me to a pull-up and chin-up competition. What training tips or techniques do you recommend? (1:00:07) #ListenerCoaching...
info_outlineIn this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about adding weight to your routine, the number of pull-ups or chin-ups that are a good marker of strength, chiropractic for adjusting back issues and why pop culture is so anti-red meat.
- #NationalWomensDay Giveaway! (3:53)
- Has Sal been permanently shadow banned on Instagram? (6:17)
- Mind Pump Recommends, Fake Famous on HBO. Is social media a bubble? (7:40)
- At what point will CGI get so good and so cheap, companies will make fake people to promote their products? (22:45)
- The hustle surrounding before and after photos. (24:50)
- The heartbreaking story of ‘Gorilla Glue Girl’. (26:50)
- Why Butcher Box has the best grass-fed meat. (33:33)
- Is Sal jinxed when it comes to technology? (38:15)
- How Oli Pop is a gut health supplement. (40:13)
- #Quah question #1 – How often should you be adding weight to your routine? (44:09)
- #Quah question #2 – Is there a certain number of pull-ups or chin-ups you consider to be a good marker of strength? (49:35)
- #Quah question #3 – What are your thoughts on using a chiropractor for adjusting back issues? (54:20)
- #Quah question #4 – Why is pop culture so anti-red meat? (58:02)
Related Links/Products Mentioned
- February Promotion: Phase II Bundle
- Fake Famous - Watch the HBO Original Documentary | HBO
- In the Dark | Netflix
- How Far is Too Far? | The Age of A.I.
- The undeniable hold of 'Gorilla Glue Girl' and what it says about the empathy of the internet
- Proposition 65 | OEHHA
- Visit Butcher Box for this month’s exclusive Mind Pump offer!
- Visit Oli Pop for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Code “mindpump” at checkout for 15% off your first order**
- Mind Pump #1282: The #1 Key To Consistently Building Muscle & Strength (Avoid Plateaus!)
- Importance Of Progressive Overload For Muscle Growth – Mind Pump TV
- Are You Strong? | T Nation
- US Army drops grenade throwing as a requirement to graduate because new recruits can't throw far enough (but do they mean women?)
- Seven Countries Study - Wikipedia
- Mind Pump #1475: Eating Meat Is Good For The Climate With Robb Wolf
- The Game Changers Official Film Website | Documentary
- What the Health
- Vegetarian is the New Prius | HuffPost Life
- Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube
- Mind Pump Free Resources
People Mentioned
- Chris Duffin (@mad_scientist_duffin) Instagram
- Robert Oberst (@robertoberst) Instagram
- David Goggins (@davidgoggins) Instagram
- Paul Chek (@paul.chek) Instagram
- Robb Wolf (@dasrobbwolf) Instagram
- Dr. Becky Campbell (@drbeckycampbell) Instagram
- Chris Kresser M.S., L.Ac. (@chriskresser) Instagram