1568: How to Determine If You Are Building Muscle Instead of Fat, the Best Way to Improve Bone Density, Ways to Maintain a Tight Core When Lifting & More
Release Date: 06/04/2021
Mind Pump: Raw Fitness Truth
In this episode the guys break down six training secrets discovered by Soviet Union sports scientists — the methods that made them the most dominant strength athletes in the world before steroids were even part of the conversation. They also get into the surprising dopamine-boosting effect of exogenous ketones, a study on how a father's attractiveness influences his daughter's looks more than the mother's, which group of young men is happiest (married dads by a wide margin), and Gen Z data showing 1 in 8 believe scrolling is more pleasurable than sex. Then they answer questions submitted...
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I In this episode the guys break down exactly how to build 5 pounds of muscle in 30 days. They also get into the "boring diet" trend taking over social media, a wild dehydration study, and what the data actually says about mental health and community. Then they answer questions from our Instagram page covering deadlifting frequency, gym training for blue collar workers, intermittent fasting for fat loss, and whether part-time personal training is a realistic career move. MAPS 15 BOGO Buy 1 get 1 FREE — limited time SPONSORS Legion — Code: MINDPUMP — New customers: buy one get...
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The guys break down six weird signs you're overtraining — the ones most people miss until it's too late. Beyond the obvious soreness and fatigue, they cover broken sleep, increased cravings for comfort foods, irritability, low libido, low mood, and repeated injury. Sal shares how he experienced overtraining firsthand during a double-split routine in his 20s — with zero soreness — and why that made it so hard to catch. They also cover why fitness fanatics are actually more at risk than beginners, how hormones like testosterone drop when you push too hard, and why a scheduled week off can...
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The guys break down the top 5 data-backed reasons people actually stay consistent with fitness, and why aesthetics (the most common motivation) is actually the weakest long-term motivator. They also cover why exercise outperforms antidepressants and talk therapy for depression and anxiety, a study on which professions age people's faces fastest, and an income-vs-attractiveness study showing women are 1,000x more sensitive to a man's earnings when rating attraction. Plus: Adam's Catrina gets mistaken for a much younger woman at the gym, Justin's son wins his gymnastics competition after seeing...
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MAPS 15 special deal (BOGO): https://maps15bogo.com/ LMNT: drinklmnt.com/mindpump (Get a free sample pack of most popular drink mix flavors with any purchase). After 25 years of writing workout programs… Sal, Adam, and Justin are pulling back the curtain on the single biggest breakthrough they've had in over a decade. And it's not what you think. It's not more volume, more intensity, or more time in the gym. It's actually the OPPOSITE. The guys break down why 15 minutes a day of focused strength training is outperforming hour-long sessions for the vast majority of people… and the science...
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Are deadlifts dangerous? Are certain exercises just too risky for the average person? The guys are fired up today and they are coming straight for the fitness media narrative that keeps telling YOU to avoid some of the most valuable movements in existence... The truth is, exercises don't hurt you. YOUR inability to perform them does. Sal, Adam, and Justin break down a recent narrative review that reignited the deadlift debate, why experts like Dr. Stuart McGill argue against it for general populations, and why the guys think that reasoning is a dangerous slippery slope. If you follow that...
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Sal presents the actual data on what extends your life — and daily movement (not your workouts) tops the list at a staggering 47–70% lower all-cause mortality. The guys break down cardio, strength, diet, and stress by the numbers, plus why community might be the multiplier nobody's tracking. Q&A: priming vs. stretching, post-pregnancy programming, and ACL rehab for the knees. Intro includes HBO's "Neighbors," gut-health fart sensors, dead scientists, and one of Adam's best worst parenting moments. MAPS PPL mapsppl.com Code for 40% off is: PPL Vuori ...
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Dr. Stephen Meyer ; Cambridge PhD, New York Times bestselling author, and the world's leading voice for intelligent design joins Mind Pump to lay out the scientific case for God. Not from faith, not from scripture, but from the hard data of physics, cosmology, and molecular biology. 👤 ABOUT THE GUEST Dr. Stephen C. Meyer is Director of the Center for Science and Culture, at Discovery Institute, in Seattle, Washington and founder of the Whewell Centre for Science and Natural Theology in Cambridge, England. He received his Ph.D. in the philosophy of science from the University of...
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You want results. Real, lasting, life-changing results. And the guys are breaking down the ONE investment that actually delivers... hiring a great personal trainer. But here's the thing... most people quit. Sal, Adam, and Justin go through the top six reasons why people stop working with their trainers, and they pull zero punches doing it. From the cost objection to boring workouts to scheduling excuses, they expose what's really going on AND whether AI can step in and fill the gap. Spoiler alert... AI is NOT the answer. Not because information isn't valuable, but because information was...
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Sponsors: Rho Nutrition: rhonutrition.com/discount/mindpump MAPS PPL: mapsppl.com Full body or Push Pull Legs... which one actually wins? You are going to walk away knowing exactly which style of training fits YOUR goals, YOUR lifestyle, and YOUR experience level. If you have ever wondered why you are not getting the pump you want from full body training... or why your split routine keeps falling apart because you keep skipping leg day... this episode is going to hit different. Adam breaks down how he personally evolved from full body training all the way to a double PPL split...
info_outlineIn this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about definitive ways to know if you are gaining muscle and not fat, the effectiveness of strength training to improve bone density, ways to maintain a tight core for a whole set when doing bent-over movements, and how to build confidence in the gym and not be intimidated by people lifting heavy weights.
- Parents just don’t understand. (5:02)
- Mind Pump Movie Reviews: Cruella on Disney+ and Army of the Dead on Netflix. (10:23)
- Sal’s new theory on why the Government is releasing all this UFO information. (17:22)
- When conspiracy theories become mainstream. (19:40)
- Mind Pump Memorial Day Weekend Update. (21:37)
- Recapping the episode, Why Women Should Bulk, and the importance of accepting and letting go. (28:12)
- How Legion’s protein powder has been coming in clutch for Justin after his dental work. (30:34)
- The importance of listening to your gut. (32:23)
- The scientific reason why women have orgasms. (36:35)
- The value of being open-minded. (38:43)
- #Quah question #1 – What are some definitive ways to know if you are gaining muscle and not fat? (44:47)
- #Quah question #2 - How effective is strength training to improve bone density? (49:38)
- #Quah question #3 – How can I better maintain a tight core for a whole set when doing bent-over movements? (55:02)
- #Quah question #4 – What can I do to build confidence in the gym and not be intimidated by people lifting heavy weights? (1:00:33)
Related Links/Products Mentioned
- June Promotion: MAPS Prime, Prime Pro, and the Prime Bundle 50% off! **Promo code “JUNEPRIME” at checkout**
- Watch Cruella | Full Movie | Disney+
- Army of the Dead | Netflix Official Site
- A Quiet Place Part II (2020) - IMDb
- Wuhan Covid lab leak: From the new evidence to China’s response, what we know
- Mind Pump #1565: Why Women Should Bulk
- Visit Paleo Valley for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Code “Mindpump15” at checkout for 15% discount**
- Visit Legion Athletics for the exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Code “mindpump” at checkout**
- Why Do Women Have Orgasms? | IFLScience
- Dunning-Kruger Effect | Psychology Today
- 5 Long-Term Benefits of Resistance Training – Mind Pump Blog
- The (2) BEST Ab Exercises You’re NOT Doing Properly (STRONG CORE) | MIND PUMP TV
- The ONLY Way You Should Be Doing Dumbbell Bicep Curls! - Mind Pump TV
- Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube
- Mind Pump Free Resources
People Mentioned
- Sal Di Stefano (@mindpumpsal) Instagram
- Vicki Reynolds (@vicki__reynolds) Instagram
- Mike Matthews (@muscleforlifefitness) Instagram
- Layne Norton, PhD (@biolayne) Instagram