2313: The Ideal Number of Sets per Muscle Group, the Truth About Cheat Days, the Downside of Moving More So You Can Eat More & More
Release Date: 04/12/2024
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: Which Rep Range Is Best for Your Goals? (2:16) Research on how much acetaldehyde is released in the gut. (32:15) The rules of the bathroom. (36:02) Carnival King. (41:02) Will resources solve all our problems? (42:13) The dangers of Tylenol/acetaminophen. (51:00) Ready-to-go protein drink that can go mainstream! (54:27) Eating for abundance, and kids & food preferences. (57:10) #Quah...
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How to Naturally Boost Testosterone Data-backed ways to boost testosterone. (2:01) 1. Exercise. (3:18) 2. Sleep. (11:56) 3. Vitamin D. (16:51) 4. Zinc. (20:57) 5. Magnesium. (21:55) 6. Other supps/recommendations: (Fenugreek, Ashwagandha, Shilajit, Tonkat Ali, and red-light therapy.) (23:03) Related Links/Products Mentioned Boost Testosterone Guide: Visit for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! ** Code MINDPUMP10 for 10% OFF. Give your snack game a serious upgrade. Crisp Power Protein Pretzels deliver super crunchy and delicious snacks that...
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Mind Pump Fit Tip: What GLP-1s have taught us. (2:47) New education platform for trainers! (27:02) Relationship dynamics when it comes to sexual desire. (30:05) Making ‘behind the neck’ exercises cool again! (40:05) Why sitting without breaks is a problem. (45:35) Kicking your soda habit with Olipop. (48:08) An update on Adam’s training and diet. (49:35) Turning household chores into a difficult workout. (51:07) Embracing one’s feminine side. (54:20) #ListenerCoaching call #1 – Any suggestions or program recommendations that would allow me to continue prioritizing...
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How to Start Losing Weight for Summer, Now! The real work is in the offseason. Lay down the foundation NOW! (1:24) 5 Steps How to Start Losing Weight for Summer, Now! 1. Reverse diet and build muscle. (3:38) 2. Begin cutting calories. (9:47) 3. Adjust workouts. (11:13) 4. Add steps. (12:36) 5. Add cardio. (15:30) Related Links/Products Mentioned Visit for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! ** No code to receive 20% off your first order. ** : Code NEWYEAR50 at checkout for 50% off the following programs: MAPS Starter, Transform, Anabolic, and...
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In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin coach four Pump Heads via Zoom. Mind Pump Fit Tip: Is hormone therapy actually healthy? (2:20) There is not a lot from an appearance standpoint that being healthy & fit won’t fix. (18:27) Are women harder on each other? (23:00) How social media is changing culture and social dynamics. (27:04) A meal replacement shake that is high on quality and tastes good! (37:02) Should you do a ‘parasite cleanse’? (39:59) Sex and cults. (44:57) #ListenerCoaching call #1 – Looking for career advice regarding getting a...
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Mind Pump Fit Tip: When Pushing Fat Loss is the Wrong Move for Your Body. (2:11) The benefits of NAD and the difference in liposomal technology. (22:00) Stubbornness as a superpower. (26:08) Building leg stamina, and why what you’re avoiding is probably best for you. (29:45) Is this generation too isolated? (34:19) Making the case for regulation. (46:33) Buyer beware: Red-light therapy devices. (50:35) Autism Barbie. (56:26) Feeling good about the current state of writing on television. (57:16) Rage bait and algorithm hacks. (59:25) #Quah question #1 – My quads are...
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Why Your Butt Is Flat The anatomy of the glute and the role of origin and insertion in genetic differences. (2:03) Don’t make these mistakes! (7:20) 5 Reasons Why Your Butt Is Flat #1 - You aren’t eating enough. (8:41) #2 - You aren’t trying to get strong. (12:06) #3 - You have a sleepy butt. (13:33) #4 - Your intensity is too high. (19:18) #5 - Your intensity is too low. (21:28) Related Links/Products Mentioned Visit for the exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Promo code MINDPUMP for 10% off your first order. ** : Code NEWYEAR50 at checkout...
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In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin coach four Pump Heads via Zoom. Mind Pump Fit Tip: Not Tracking Macros? Here’s What ‘Good Nutrition’ Actually Looks Like. (2:47) Relationship with satiety over the years. (22:27) Destroying the old sodium propaganda with LMNT. (26:54) The detrimental effects of pornography on the brain. (32:16) Speculating on the future of personal training. (41:40) Smart, tiny robots. (46:11) Mind Pump Recommends Eternity on Prime Video. (47:27) Cardio bunny or Muscle mommy? (49:36) The beauty of chasing strength for young...
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How Do You Make Progress While Traveling An important note for young trainers, and the importance of having a strategy to be successful when you travel. (1:51) Two things to focus on if travel is a regular part of your life, and trying to get fit or maintain a level of fitness. (4:25) 6 Ways You Make Progress While Traveling #1 - Short workout every morning. (5:52) #2 - Walk after meals and during breaks. (11:18) #3 - Bring protein shakes. (13:11) #4 - Eat your bodyweight in grams of protein and eat it first. (15:00) #5 - Fast if no good options. (17:16) #6 - Focus on...
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In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin coach four Pump Heads via Zoom. Mind Pump Fit Tip: Why Cholesterol Often Goes Up in Midlife (And the Lifestyle Fixes That Work). (2:03) The BIG differences with the updated food pyramid dietary recommendations. (22:09) The problems with Fitness Pharisees. (26:27) Your trainer sucks! (32:43) The crazy/scary technology we don’t know about. (36:03) Get your squatter removed today! (39:49) AI wars. (42:03) The amazing health benefits of probiotics. (45:26) The value of a parasite cleanse. (47:16) Get the Build Your...
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: If you're going to talk good to anybody, talk good to yourself. (1:40)
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Reacting to the latest TikTok trend, Trad Wives. (16:00)
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Trauma lust. (25:04)
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The evolutionary theory behind strongmen dating tiny women. (33:17)
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Growth spurts. (35:22)
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The growth mindset is attached to being a successful personal trainer. (38:54)
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When people go viral due to hate. (40:52)
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Shout out to Mind Pump’s FREE Peptide Guide. (51:33)
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#Quah question #1 - How much volume is considered “too much?” How many sets per muscle group should we aim for? 6? 8? 12? (52:41)
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#Quah question #2 - Do you build cheat days into your nutrition plan? Especially around Birthdays and holidays? (58:51)
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#Quah question #3 - Can you discuss the differences between processed “unhealthy” foods vs non-processed “unhealthy” foods? I notice there is a massive difference in how I feel having a homemade dessert vs prepackaged and processed. (1:02:55)
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#Quah question #4 - Is it better to move more and eat more or to move less and eat less? (1:06:24)
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