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1730: The Eight Most Overrated Exercises

Release Date: 01/17/2022

1815: Improving Fat Loss, Muscle Gain and Fitness With Continuous Glucose Monitors

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In this episode Sal & Justin speak with Kara Collier and Dan Zavorotny of Nutrisense about how continuous glucose monitors work and how they function as a tool to improve health & fitness through personalized real-time data and individualized nutritional coaching.

1814: The Best Way to Train When Cutting, How to Kickstart Leg Growth, Ways to Overcome Back Pain & More (Listener Live Coaching)

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In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin coach three Pump Heads via Zoom. Mind Pump Fit Tip: One of the BEST exercises for full, round delts is the Z-Press! (2:29) Mind Pump’s breakfast staples. (11:24) Caffeine is a gnarly drug! (17:32) Mind Pump Investments: The tumbling Stock Market and Coinbase plummeting. (21:00) The tragedy surrounding the baby formula shortage. (23:04) If you lead a healthy life, it’s less expensive. (26:24) AirPods are a hell of a product! (27:58) A new study reveals why teenagers tune out their parents’ voices. (31:18) Subscribe to Mind Pump...

1813: The Best Tricep Building Exercises, How to Pack on Muscle With Farmer Carries, Ways to Activate Your Quads When Squatting & More

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In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about the best tricep exercises, adding heavy dumbbell farmer carries to pack on muscle, the best way to get your quads engaged if you’re having a hard time feeling them when back squatting, and the truth about studies showing you need way less volume to maintain muscle and strength than to build it. Mind Pump Fit Tip: Here’s an easy way to increase the effectiveness of your workout. PUT YOUR PHONE DOWN! Stay focused on what you’re doing. (2:21) Mind Pump East needs an upgrade. (5:07) Sal’s...

1812: Fatherhood With Ben Greenfield

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1811: Signs You Are Overtraining, Avoiding Weight Gain When Scaling Back Training, Ways to Maintain Fitness As a New Parent & More (Listener Live Coaching)

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1810: Why Most Trainers Are Broke

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1809: How to Breathe When Lifting, the Key Ingredients of an Effective Workout, Ways to Avoid Neck Pain When Pressing & More (Listener Live Coaching)

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1808: How to Build Bigger Arms, the Truth About Muscle Confusion, the Correct Way to Train to Failure & More

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In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about growing stubborn biceps, whether changing phases is effective because of “muscle confusion,” if it is ok to train to failure if only focusing on a muscle group once a week, and whether bodybuilding is healthy. Mind Pump Fit Tip: Here’s a simple tip that will get you leaner and healthier. EAT PROTEIN FIRST! (2:29) Crypto ads are EVERYWHERE! (9:18) People are the currency. (13:21) Why the Supreme Court leak is very scary. (17:28) Should there be warning labels on sugary drinks? (23:44) Caldera...

1807: Why All Moms Deserve Time for Self-Care

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1806: The Best Way to Work Out Without Equipment, All-Day Workouts For Accelerated Muscle Gain, How to Determine How Fast Your Metabolism Is & More

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In this episode Sal, Adam & Justin reveal eight exercises that should not be your first choice when higher value exercises are available.

How every exercise has its value if applied PROPERLY. (2:17)
The Eight Most Overrated Exercises.
#1 – Burpees. (4:38)
#2 – Hip abduction/adduction machine. (7:48)
#3 – Planks. (11:51)
#4 – Leg extension. (15:21)
#5 – Peck deck. (20:31)
#6 – Combo exercises. (22:33)
#7 – Donkey kickbacks. (29:20)
#8 – Tricep kickbacks. (32:36)
Honorable mentions. (34:43)

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