2158: The Dangers of Back Rounding When Deadlifting, What to Do When One Arm Is Weaker Than the Other, the Importance of Getting Below 90 Degrees When Squatting & More
Release Date: 09/08/2023
2216: The Real Value of Training to Failure, Strategies to Get Shredded Before an Event, Workout Tips for Those With Thyroid Issues & 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: Here’s a protein hack. Drink a small protein shake with every meal. (2:35) Will A.I. be able to assess and figure out someone’s gut microbiome? (10:40) How is it possible to make something so small? (16:25) Is AI evolving as fast as we think? (19:07) 100% human made. (21:53) Things aren’t always what they seem. (30:25) Dennis Rodman is the ultimate trendsetter. (35:25) The...
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2215: Simple Hacks to Improve Any Marriage With Adam Lane Smith
Mind Pump: Raw Fitness Truth
Installment #4: How to make marriage work in this complicated world. (1:30) Topics covered in this segment. (2:01) Staggering statistics on divorce. (5:02) Is there a reason to get married? (8:25) How people view marriage today. (11:36) Why do people cheat? (16:47) How attachment issues poison marriages over time. (21:36) The kid complication factor. (25:12) Any marriage can be fixed, as long as both partners are willing to do the work to fix it. (30:12) Treating marriage like a business. (35:57) The State of the Union meeting to check in on your marriage. (42:15) The four-step method to...
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2214: What to Do if You Are Young & Have Low Testosterone, the Dangers of Eating Too Much Protein, How to Continue to Progress After Years of Consistent Training & 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. Mind Pump Fit Tip: FIX your gut health and chronic inflammation may be solved. (1:49) Spilling ALL the tea on Gary Brecka. (10:36) A pill that affects your decision-making. (21:28) The tallest slide in the world! (27:00) When training with David Goggins does NOT make sense. (30:43) Houses today are NOT the same size they used to be. (33:49) The best South Park episode ever! (43:11) A technique to dramatically improve your creative thinking space. (44:19) People like gummies. (47:46) ...
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2213: The Best Way to Quit Sugar, Effective Squat & Romanian Deadlift Substitutes, the Dangers of Locking Out Arms During Pressing Exercises & More
Mind Pump: Raw Fitness Truth
Mind Pump Fit Tip: Quality of life is also a facet of health, so don’t be so perfect that you ignore it. (2:25) The most enjoyable phases with your kids. (16:27) In the real world, there are checks and balances to what you say. (25:46) Creating deliberate boundaries with social media. (33:34) How Caldera’s face serum encourages a balanced microbiome. (42:52) The more you know: Strange uses of toothpaste. (45:12) Styles that come and go. (49:43) Shout out to Mind Pump’s Personal Trainer 3-Day Training. (51:16) #Quah question #1 - What's the best way to quit sugar? I feel...
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2212: The Value of a “Dirty Bulk”
Mind Pump: Raw Fitness Truth
What is a “dirty” bulk? (2:23) The bad things that get associated with a “dirty” bulk and who it is NOT for. (4:12) Who would benefit from a “dirty” bulk? (19:32) The gains from doing this. (27:52) 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.** BLACK FRIDAY SPECIAL: ALL 60% off! **Promo code BLACKFRIDAY at checkout** (Code expires Sunday Nov. 26th)
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2211: Tips for Losing Fat Quickly Without Sacrificing Muscle, How to Train to Increase Strength & Maintain Endurance, Ways to Balance Jiu Jitsu With Strength Training & MORE
Mind Pump: Raw Fitness Truth
In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin coach four Pump Heads via Zoom. Mind Pump Fit Tip: The best results are often NOT visible. (2:31) Gluten and sleep apnea. (9:33) Hospitality vs. entertainment. (14:08) The value for kids hanging out with kids 3-4 years older. (16:40) Vuori has hoodies! (20:37) Sumo & sushi. (22:44) The San Francisco farce. (28:00) There is no honor in destroying people’s property. (30:46) Why are girls starting their periods so early? (32:58) The sneaky issues affecting kids in school these days. (38:24) Alarming Adderall...
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2210: Best Workouts for Bulking & Cutting
Mind Pump: Raw Fitness Truth
The common understanding of a cutting vs. a bulking workout. (1:36) Addressing the myth that you must burn as many calories as possible if you’re trying to lose weight. (5:10) The REAL goal of bulking and cutting. (8:58) The difference between bulking and cutting. (12:23) Changing your programming for a novel stimulus. (14:01) The importance of hitting your protein targets with both options. (17:30) Why LOW reps are better for CUTTING, and HIGH reps are better for BULKING. (21:19) Why performing LOW volume is easier while CUTTING, and HIGH volume while BULKING. (26:34) What...
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2209: How Cutting Can Contribute to Muscle Growth, the Value of Yoga for Muscle, Strength & Performance, What to Do if Deadlifting Keeps Tweaking Your Back & 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: Discipline and structure, applied properly, gives you MORE freedom. (2:05) The Carnival King, Sal Di Stefano. (16:12) The struggle to sell apparel. (21:23) How certain types of light can affect your ability to perform, learn, and retain information. (25:04) Adding structure to the placebo effect. (28:23) Mind Pump Recommends Escaping Twin Flames on Netflix. (30:44) In many ways,...
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2208: The Truth About the Leg Press, the Pros & Cons of Cold Plunging After a Workout, Mind Pump’s London Diet & Training Break Down & More
Mind 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: The next time you hear a diet/fitness influencer say reverse dieting doesn’t work, turn them off, they are morons. (2:00) Highlighting how much we strive for the recognition of our peers. (12:20) The power of genetics. (23:38) The ultimate performance stack from Organifi. (32:25) Loving your kid more than yourself. (33:34) Love is an action. (39:20) Sal’s new TRT strategy. (47:14) ...
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2207: Upgrade Your Brain With Jim Kwik
Mind Pump: Raw Fitness Truth
In this episode Sal, Adam & Justin speak with best selling author and memory performance expert Jim Kwik. Understanding your brain type allows you to operate throughout the world. (2:21) Why does Jim consider himself an ambivert? (10:50) If knowledge is power, then learning is a superpower. (14:09) The problems with our conventional education system. (18:34) “The same level of thinking that has created your problem, won’t solve your problem.” (22:34) Your ancestor's sacrifices are our blessings. (35:09) The role music plays in our ability to retain information and to...
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.
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Mind Pump Fit Tip: Scientific studies are NOT everything! (2:16)
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PSA for all inspiring coaches and trainers. (21:49)
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There is a HUGE difference between processed and whole meat. (23:26)
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Kids say the darndest things. (25:45)
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The sad state of Mitch McConnell. (34:55)
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How to improve your mood with simple steps. (37:34)
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Antidepressants and weight gain. (40:17)
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Changing your behaviors to match your lifestyle. (45:37)
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A conversation with Alex, the founder of Dynasty, on creating a living trust 100% free. (51:11)
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Shout out to Live to 100: Secrets of the Blue Zones on Netflix. (1:10:07)
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#Quah question #1 - How do you find and maintain a neutral spine while doing conventional deadlifts? When (if ever) is it normal to see some lower or upper back rounding? (1:10:53)
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#Quah question #2 - My right arm is weaker than my left & it affects my barbell curls in that my left doesn't feel fatigued at 8 reps while my right is struggling for form. Should I stay at a lower weight until my right arm catches up or switch to dumbbells? (1:18:02)
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#Quah question #3 - Should you not increase the weight when performing a barbell back squat until you can go below 90 degrees? (1:22:10)
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#Quah question #4 - If all of you had to do a different podcast, but it couldn’t be fitness-related, what would you talk about? (1:26:05)
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Mind Pump #1825: Man Cheats Death & Builds Cold Plunge Business
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Mitch McConnell rejects speculation about future amid concerns over health
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Morning sunlight reduces length of hospitalization in bipolar depression
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Visit Daily Dose Meals for the exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Promo code MINDPUMP20 for 20% off your first order, excluding subscriptions.**
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Create a Living Trust for free – in minutes! Dynasty Trusts | GetDynasty
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Visit Joy Mode for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Promo code MINDPUMP at checkout for 20% off your first order**
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Mind Pump #1790: The Secret To An Attractive & Functional Body
People Mentioned
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Mike Boyle (@mbsc_online) Instagram
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Jolene Brighten (@drjolenebrighten) Instagram
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Father Steve Grunow (@fatherstevegrunow) Instagram