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1619: What to Do When Progress Stalls in the Gym, Identifying the Cause of Unwanted Weight Gain, How to Balance Training With a Physically Demanding Job & More (Listener Live Coaching)

Mind Pump: Raw Fitness Truth

Release Date: 08/14/2021

2885: How to Get Six-Pack Abs in 4–6 Weeks: Track Calories, Eat High Protein, and Strength Train Your Core show art 2885: How to Get Six-Pack Abs in 4–6 Weeks: Track Calories, Eat High Protein, and Strength Train Your Core

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Get The No BS 6-Pack Formula: https://www.nobs6pack.com?htrafficsource=libsyn-organic&hcategory=MPSHOW&el=2885 This Episode discusses why visible six-pack abs are rare and emphasizes that abs are muscles that must be built while getting leaner through improved body composition, not just weight loss. It outlines a three-part approach: (1) track everything you eat and drink for seven days without changing habits to establish a true calorie baseline, then monitor waist or body-fat trends; (2) create a modest calorie deficit of about 500 calories, eat about 1 gram of protein per pound of...

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In this episode the guys break down five popular exercises that are almost always done wrong and sending people backward — jump boxes, hip abduction machines, circuits, renegade rows, and ultra high rep training. They also get into the science behind why ketone IQ works (mitochondrial efficiency, BDNF, and clean ATP production with no stimulants), Sal taking his wife to see the horror movie Obsession and deeply regretting it, the SpaceX IPO and the 4,000 new millionaires it will create overnight, 24 Hour Fitness removing basketball courts to add more weight room space, Jacob Collier and the...

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In this episode the guys break down the pros and cons of the five most popular workout styles right now, Pilates, yoga, bodybuilding, powerlifting, and hybrid training; covering what each one is actually good at, what it's not, and who should be doing each one. They also get into why meal prepping is one of the most underrated fat loss strategies, how Coca Cola literally had cocaine and caffeine in the original formula, the first ever online pizza order, and the guy who spent 10,000 Bitcoin on two Papa John's pizzas in 2010. Then they answer questions from Instagram on rest days and strength...

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In this episode Phil Vella, founder of Vita Bella, returns to break down the wild west of the gray market peptide industry. He shares new data showing 70 percent of research peptides now fail purity and contamination testing, why so many random people are running peptide side hustles out of their garages, and the real risks of injection site infections and improperly dosed products. They cover why hormone optimization should always come before peptides, the most popular peptides Vita Bella prescribes, the science behind PDE5 inhibitors for both performance and longevity, and the regulatory...

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In this episode the guys break down the most effective GLP strategy for fat loss and muscle gain, covering how to start lifting before beginning a GLP, why minimal effective dose matters, keeping training volume low while on it, using essential amino acids to preserve muscle, replacing old eating behaviors with new ones, and how to scale down successfully. They also get into a probiotic study showing a 40 percent reduction in anxiety among menopausal women, Sal's appearance on Dr. Seeds' peptide podcast, a debate about SpaceX's trillion dollar valuation and what it means for AI infrastructure,...

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Ten years ago, before there was a podcast, before there were millions of downloads, there was a workout program built in a gym by a few trainers who were obsessed with one question: why does almost everyone train wrong? That program was MAPS Anabolic—and a decade and 100,000-plus customers later, it's still the one the guys point to when someone asks where to start.   Right now MAPS Anabolic is 50% off at https://mapsanabolic.com with code ANABOLIC   Watch the original Mind Pump Sales video here: https://mindpumpproducts.com/original-video   Episode Sponsor: “Pre Alcohol”...

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In this episode the guys break down how to eat carbs for muscle gains and fat loss — why they're not essential but are beneficial, how to figure out if you do better higher carb or lower fat, timing carbs around workouts, choosing easy-digesting sources, and why drinking carbs is almost always a mistake. They also get into a deep dive on PDE5 inhibitors (Viagra/Cialis) and the emerging data showing 30–40% reduction in all-cause cardiovascular mortality, potential neuroprotective and anti-cancer effects, and why Sal thinks they'll be recommended to most men over 40 within a decade. Plus:...

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In this episode the guys break down the muscle paradox! Why people are losing muscle while trying to lose fat, why this crisis is being amplified by GLP-1 use, and the three things that cause it: inadequate protein, poor resistance training programming, and a cardio focus. They also get into the testosterone U-shape curve and how more isn't always better for libido, Sal's upcoming talk at the World Peptide Congress in Arizona, Adam's sauna routine and how it kept him from getting the norovirus that took down his whole family, the shriek bird that impales its prey on thorns, and polar bear fun...

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In this episode the guys break down the best workout strategy for people who want to lose weight and keep it off — and why most people are going about it completely backwards. They cover why strength training beats cardio for fat loss head to head, how to structure your training as a full body split or 1–2 lifts per day, why compound movements are the only ones that matter at this stage, hitting 8,000 steps through lifestyle rather than scheduled cardio, and simple diet steps that create a natural calorie deficit without counting calories. MAPS Summer Sale — Code: SUMMER40 — 40% off...

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In this episode the guys break down the four biggest fitness traps of 2026 — over-reliance on wearables and tech, the GLP-1 shortcut and muscle loss crisis, chasing longevity fads over basics, and aesthetics over everything. They also get into the alien.gov website reveal (spoiler: not what anyone expected), the black market GLP-1 side hustle spreading through social circles, a new study showing resistance training beats cardio for fat loss head to head, and Doug's 30-day Dose liver enzyme experiment update. Then they coach live callers submitted through mplivecaller.com — Aidan from...

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In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer four Pump Head questions via Zoom.

  • Why the incline press is a superior exercise for the chest. (3:50)
  • Throwing logic out the window in California prisons. (20:53)
  • The wild housing market in the Bay Area. (26:28)
  • Mind Pump Recommends, FBOY Island, and The Suicide Squad on HBO Max. (27:31)
  • Mind Pump reads YouTube comments. (46:08)
  • McDonald's broken ice cream machine lawsuit investigation. (48:11)
  • Caldera, ‘man-care’ for your skin. (53:08)
  • Sal’s grandfather is a gem. (56:36)
  • #Quah question #1 – How can I maintain my strength and performance while playing professional basketball overseas? (59:38)
  • #Quah question #2 – How do I work in resistance training around a physically demanding job? (1:09:28)
  • #Quah question #3 – What programming would you recommend to revamp my progression in the gym? (1:19:08)
  • #Quah question #4 – Tips and advice for breaking through a training plateau and unwanted weight gain? (1:30:20)

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