2269: The Best Workout & Diet for a Granite Hard Look, Ways to Address Low Back Pain When Squatting, How to Build Muscle After Gastric Sleeve Surgery & More (Listener Live Coaching)
Release Date: 02/10/2024
Mind Pump: Raw Fitness Truth
How to Actually LOSE Weight This Holiday Season Why the average American gains 1-8 lbs. during the holiday season. (1:33) Strategies to Lose Weight This Holiday Season: (14:40) #1 - Exercise at home to build muscle. (16:20) #2 - Walk after meals. (22:42) #3 - Eat high-protein foods first. (28:19) #4 - Undulate calories. (31:48) #5 - Utilize HIIT for short periods for calorie burn. (34:04) Listener Questions: What are the best holiday foods and what are the worst? (36:27) Which alcohol does the least damage? (38:53) I get stressed for holiday parties in fear of fat...
info_outline 2461: Heavy Weight Vs. Light Weight (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: Training with heavyweight vs. lightweight. (2:24) Adam addresses challenges in his current muscle-building transformation. (11:02) Making gains with low testosterone. (19:39) Examples of extreme body manipulation. (21:11) The belief is that to be a successful coach or trainer you MUST be ripped. (26:21) Carnival Sal. (34:15) The Schafer’s Disney World Halloween experience. (35:28) Ethan’s homecoming extravaganza. (41:48) “My time has expired.” (43:13) The...
info_outline 2460: The Best and Worst Exercises for Each Body PartMind Pump: Raw Fitness Truth
Best and Worst Exercises for Each Body Part Why every exercise that exists, given the RIGHT context, is a great exercise. (1:06) Best and Worst Exercises for Each Body Part: LEGS (8:18) Best: Squats Worst: Adductor/abductor machine GLUTES (13:23) Best: Hip thrust Worst: Cable kickback CHEST (17:38) Best: Incline press Worst: Svend press BACK (22:41) Best: Pull-ups/Barbell row Worst: Single-arm cable rows SHOULDERS (25:50) Best: Overhead press Worst: Front raises BICEPS (29:13) Best: Dumbbell curls Worst: Standing front double bicep curl TRICEPS...
info_outline 2459: Slow Metabolism? Do This! (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: Slow metabolism? Do this! (1:43) Seed is in a class of their own. (18:12) A couple that prays together, stays together. (21:56) Grace-based fitness. (31:54) Is there more of an insecure space than Fitness? (33:23) Why should men have a skincare routine? (42:19) More proof that our government sucks at doing things. (45:30) What will they add to the Olympics next? (50:17) What’s the cutoff age for your kids to live at home? (51:43) Shout out to Danny Matranga....
info_outline 2458: The 3 Best Foods for Muscle & Strength (Listener Coaching)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 3 BEST foods for muscle and strength, ranked in order. (2:05) The impact of heavily processed foods. (16:45) The power of the law of thermodynamics. (22:45) Buying toys for your kids because you like them. (25:56) How PRx has completely revolutionized home gyms. (29:40) Challenging masculinity. (33:35) The rise of fitness trainers. (39:34) Adam updates our audience on his...
info_outline 2457: Four Mistakes That Destroy Your MetabolismMind Pump: Raw Fitness Truth
4 Mistakes That Destroy Your Metabolism Previewing what you will learn in this episode. (1:07) What is your metabolism? (3:14) Fat loss vs. body composition. (4:04) 4 Mistakes That Destroy Your Metabolism #1 - Eat less and do lots of cardio. (7:01) #2 - Endurance training. (18:03) #3 - Take fat burners. (19:09) #4 - Skip meals. (22:29) Do this instead: (25:06) #1 - Eat more (protein) #2 - Lift weights (build muscle) #3 - Avoid too many stimulants #4 - Eat throughout the day Listener Questions: How many calories does a lb. of muscle burn? (34:30) What is the best...
info_outline 2456: The 3 Signs Someone Is On Steroids (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: The (3) signs someone is on steroids. (2:11) Mind Pump LOVES photo shoots. (22:49) Style fads. (24:56) Improve your sleep efficiency with Eight Sleep. (29:20) Underrated exercises. (33:31) Exercise and its neuro effects. (38:37) Speculating on technology and its future impact on society. (44:20) Shout out: ‘Watch the guys build a program IG LIVE 11/13 Livestream 6 PM (PST)’ (56:21) #ListenerLive question #1 – How can I set healthy habits to be...
info_outline 2455: The 5 Gym Machines You Need to Stop Using ASAPMind Pump: Raw Fitness Truth
The 5 Gym Machines You Need To Stop Using ASAP Free weights tend to be better for these reasons: (1:35) #1 - Real-world carryover. #2 - Requires more stability. #3 - Forms to your body, not the other way around. Criteria for determining which machines suck: (6:12) #1 - Higher risk of injury. #2 - Far better versions available. The 5 gym machines you need to stop using ASAP: (8:28) #1 - Pec deck (arms externally rotated). #2 - Ab crunch machines (encourage hip flexor). #3 - Tricep extension machine (never right length). #4 - Most glute machines. #5 - Back...
info_outline 2454: How Many Time Per Week Should You Work Out? (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: How many times per week should you workout? (1:44) Chasing protein. (16:53) Scary food dye statistics. (20:23) Tesla bots. (27:47) Make yourself resilient by being fit & healthy. (29:40) How proud of your age are you when you’re fit? (39:15) Celebrating the staff. (42:04) Fun Facts with Justin: Keanu Reeves is an athlete. (43:44) Mind Pump Recommends Mr. McMahon on Netflix. (46:12) LMNT hack. (50:45) Shout out: ‘Watch the guys build a program IG LIVE...
info_outline 2453: Three Things NOBODY Tells You About Gaining Muscle After 40 (Listener Coaching)Mind Pump: Raw Fitness Truth
In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer four Pump Head questions from the Sunday @mindpumpmedia Quah post. Mind Pump Fit Tip: Three things NOBODY tells you about gaining muscle after 40. (1:53) Does your birth order play a role in your IQ? (21:14) Defining success and embracing the struggle. (31:50) Organifi’s Starter Kit. (43:09) Underrated exercises. (45:19) GLP-1s impact on your skin. (51:39) The importance of starting a skincare routine. (54:30) Shout out to Brad Jensen! (57:02) #Quah question #1 – How do you gauge appropriate workout...
info_outlineIn this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer four Pump Head questions from the Sunday @mindpumpmedia Quah post.
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Mind Pump Fit Tip: If you want to be PROUD of your age, START lifting weights. (2:18)
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How the atmosphere in the gym has changed so much. (14:04)
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The unplugged vs. plugged in. (17:57)
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Being prepared for California winter storms. (25:00)
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When boundaries don’t exist within different cultures. (30:14)
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Taking ownership as a parent. (42:40)
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Getting recognized in sponsor commercials. (48:11)
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The science behind Zbiotics. (50:12)
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There is a need in the market for somebody to teach trainers how to build and scale a business. (51:58)
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Shout out to the Arnold Sports Festival! (56:41)
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#ListenerLive question #1 - How can I fix a weak squat? (57:44)
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#ListenerLive question #2 - How should you eat after gastric sleeve surgery to build muscle? (1:12:02)
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#ListenerLive question #3 - What should I expect in terms of muscle-building potential? (1:22:41)
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#ListenerLive question #4 - What’s the best workout and diet to get that granite hard look? (1:35:32)
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Vicki Reynolds (@vicki__reynolds) Instagram
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Bradley Martyn (@bradleymartyn) Instagram
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Justin Brink DC (@dr.justinbrink) Instagram
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Mike Matthews (@muscleforlifefitness) Instagram