1808: How to Build Bigger Arms, the Truth About Muscle Confusion, the Correct Way to Train to Failure & More
Release Date: 05/06/2022
Mind Pump: Raw Fitness Truth
In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin coach four Pump Heads via Zoom. Email [email protected] if you want to be considered to ask your question on the show. Mind Pump Fit Tip: Work on sleep. It will make everything else better. (2:17) Signs we are having sex tonight. (15:16) Sal’s a terrible patient. (18:38) Getting your first pimple. (20:42) Bad food diets and the worst fast food. (23:19) At what point will the GLP-1s be used to save money? (29:33) When are they going to stop comparing us to apes? (33:27) The value of sports. (35:23) A test of...
info_outline 2320: Throw Away the Scale!Mind Pump: Raw Fitness Truth
The power of the scale. (1:25) Why it’s irrelevant. (6:02) Four reasons why you should THROW AWAY your scale! #1 - It doesn’t measure body composition. (11:49) #2 - It takes our focus off other metrics. (14:31) #3 - It can mess with our heads. (21:46) #4 - Weight can fluctuate from day to day. (26:48) Related Links/Products Mentioned Exclusively for Mind Pump Listeners, is offering their CPT (Certified Personal Trainer) Premium for the Price of Self-Study ($899) usually $1,249. Get All Inclusive for the Price of Premium ($1179) $1899 $151/mo. April Promotion: | 50%...
info_outline 2319: How to Strength Train With Breast Implants, the Value of Trigger Sessions for Building Muscle, How to Get in Shape for a Wedding & More (Listener Live Coaching)Mind Pump: Raw Fitness Truth
In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin coach four Pump Heads via Zoom. Email [email protected] if you want to be considered to ask your question on the show. Mind Pump Fit Tip: If you have a body part that seems to be lagging, don’t go heavier, go LIGHTER. (1:35) Connecting and disconnecting. (11:07) Understanding what is developmentally appropriate. (17:49) Owning up as a parent. (25:04) The favorite host results are in! (29:49) The best immune-boosting supplements for kids. (30:23) Eggs are NOT bad for you. (33:13) GLP-1 agonists’ impact on...
info_outline 2318: Where Your Fat Goes When You Lose Weight, How to Increase Your Overhead Press, the Difference Between Protein Quality & MoreMind Pump: Raw Fitness Truth
Mind Pump Fit Tip: MANAGE your algorithms. (1:41) Shout out to Dr. John Delony. (14:29) Sal’s vasectomy experience. (16:49) Why Sal is dropping the ‘wife beater’ when working out. (24:00) Adam’s latest Tirzepetide challenge. (26:12) The homelessness epidemic in California. (39:51) The state of the economy. (43:54) Conspiracy theory corner with Mind Pump. (49:42) #Quah question #1 - As a 48-year-old male I’m having a tough time with increasing the overhead press. What would you recommend as a “Z” press progression? (58:43) #Quah question #2 - Is 30G of protein...
info_outline 2317: Success Tips from World Class TrainersMind Pump: Raw Fitness Truth
Why they started the Fitness Business Mentorship. (1:26) How did they meet? (3:22) Getting close through the shared suffering of training Gary Vaynerchuk. (5:39) The inspiration behind how their podcast was born. (22:03) The needs they wanted to fill in the fitness space. (26:02) Do you want to be a coach or a CEO? (33:14) Online vs. in-person coach. (34:38) The characteristics of coaches who have built a good/sustainable career. (39:07) How social media can feed your insecurities and narcissism. (46:35) Are we getting better or worse as a society due to access to...
info_outline 2316: How to Spot a Horrible Online Trainer, the Best Workout to Do When Pregnant. How to Lift Weights for an Iron Man & More (Listener Live Coaching)Mind Pump: Raw Fitness Truth
In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin coach four Pump Heads via Zoom. Email [email protected] if you want to be considered to ask your question on the show. Mind Pump Fit Tip: The value of the workout is NOT about the calorie burn. It’s about the adaptation. (2:22) Mind Pump Live is BACK! (11:05) Doug is a funny bear. (13:16) Having self-awareness and focusing on what you’re good at. (18:45) Caldera works for ALL skin types. (23:40) Acquired savant syndrome. (26:55) How people get misled by articles about economics. (33:31) The misconception that...
info_outline 2315: Five Signs You’re Doing the Wrong WorkoutMind Pump: Raw Fitness Truth
Even ‘good’ workouts can be bad if used by the wrong person. (1:22) Defining a ‘good’ workout. (3:00) Five Signs You’re Doing the Wrong Workout. #1 - You aren’t getting stronger or progressing in PERFORMANCE. (7:45) #2 - You feel worse after the workout and/or generally. (11:35) #3 - Joint pain. (17:01) #4 - Overemphasis on intensity. (23:38) #5 - Poor sleep. (28:21) Related Links/Products Mentioned Visit for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! ** Promo code MPM at checkout for 10% off their order or 10% off their first month of a subscribe-and-save. **...
info_outline 2314: The Best Way to Train to Lose Fat, How to Choose Between Enclomiphene & TRT, Staying Jacked as a Runner & More (Listener Live Coaching)Mind Pump: Raw Fitness Truth
In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin coach four Pump Heads via Zoom. Email [email protected] if you want to be considered to ask your question on the show. Mind Pump Fit Tip: If you want to move in a direction where your life changes, having a mentor or a guide is your best bet. (1:45) Kids say the darndest things. (13:04) Sal’s devastating night of sleep. (14:22) BPC-157's healing ability. (21:38) GLP1’s use for impulsive behavior and another Adam Tirzepetide update. (24:12) Beware of studies. (37:12) Preventable measures to ward off a cold....
info_outline 2313: The Ideal Number of Sets per Muscle Group, the Truth About Cheat Days, the Downside of Moving More So You Can Eat More & MoreMind 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: If you're going to talk good to anybody, talk good to yourself. (1:40) Reacting to the latest TikTok trend, Trad Wives. (16:00) Trauma lust. (25:04) The evolutionary theory behind strongmen dating tiny women. (33:17) Growth spurts. (35:22) The growth mindset is attached to being a successful personal trainer. (38:54) When people go viral due to hate. (40:52) Shout out to Mind Pump’s FREE...
info_outline 2312: Five Steps to Bounce Back From OvertrainingMind Pump: Raw Fitness Truth
Understanding the difference between what’s optimal, what’s tolerable, and what’s beyond that. (1:51) How healing/recovery is different than adapting. (4:15) The importance of consistency over intensity. (7:12) Signs of overtraining. (9:32) Five Steps to Bounce Back from Overtraining #1 - Take a week off. (16:10) #2 - Get good sleep. (19:54) #3 - Bump calories (protein). (22:55) #4 - Come back with half volume. (24:20) #5 - SLOWLY increase volume (setsXrepsXweight). (26:43) Related Links/Products Mentioned Visit for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump Listeners! **...
info_outlineIn 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 Labs is clinically proven to work on ALL skin types! (31:51)
- Dad life updates with Adam, Justin, and Sal. (38:26)
- Vuori is your Mother’s Day one-stop shop. (41:42)
- Will movie theaters ever go away? (45:54)
- #Quah question #1 - Incredibly stubborn bicep and tricep growth despite all other muscle groups improving. Should I target volume or intensity, and are giant sets counterproductive or overworking? (58:42)
- #Quah question #2 - Does the effectiveness of changing phases for hypotrophy say anything about the truth behind “muscle confusion?” (1:07:10)
- #Quah question #3 - Is it ok to train to failure if I’m only focusing on a muscle group once a week? (1:15:08)
- #Quah question #4 - Is bodybuilding healthy? (1:21:10)
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- Why do we Need Protein? - Mind Pump Blog
- Crypto Advertisements Are Everywhere: The Consumer Isn't A Moron
- Warren Buffet Just Took Another Shot at Bitcoin. What Does He Know That You Don't?
- Researchers find Amazon uses Alexa voice data to target you with ads
- YouTube Algorithms Don't Turn Unsuspecting Masses Into Extremists, New Study Suggests
- Supreme Court says leaked abortion draft is authentic; Roberts orders investigation into leak
- Warning Labels on Sugary Drinks: Do They Work?
- Visit Oli Pop for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Promo code MINDPUMP at checkout for 15% off your first order**
- Caldera Lab clinical trial
- Preference for watching a movie for the first time at a theater instead of via a streaming service in the United States from November 2018 to June 2020
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People Mentioned
- Jeremy L. Buendia (@jeremy_buendia) Instagram
- Chris Bumstead (@cbum) Instagram