2153: The Best Ways to Kick-Start Glute Growth, Tips for the Behind the Head Shoulder Press, How to Train During Pregnancy & More
Release Date: 09/01/2023
Mind Pump: Raw Fitness Truth
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info_outlineIn 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: STOP talking about your genetics and ACCEPT the things you CAN control. (2:01)
- Why things that come easy for you isn’t a better life. (11:45)
- Challenging moments as a father. (15:09)
- How our parents were working with what they had. (24:06)
- The Mind Pump X State & Liberty giveaway! (33:40)
- The untold brilliance of Victor Conte. (39:54)
- Can Disney potentially lose the copyright to Mickey Mouse?! (45:04)
- The euphoric feeling from the Peak Performance stack from Organifi. (50:32)
- The search for the Loch Ness Monster. (56:33)
- Shout out to the Scranton Stranglers. (59:40)
- #Quah question #1 - Favorite exercise and drills to activate your glutes? (1:01:37)
- #Quah question #2 - What tips and advice do you have for the behind-the-head barbell shoulder press? (1:05:25)
- #Quah question #3 - Which of your programs is suited to perform during pregnancy? (1:12:24)
- #Quah question #4 - How do you train yourself on the skill of running again? (1:15:59)
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People Mentioned
- Scranton Stranglers (@thescrantonstranglersmusic) Instagram
- Bret Contreras PhD (@bretcontreras1) Instagram
- Layne Norton, Ph.D. (@biolayne) Instagram