2553: The Top 5 Exercises That Build Muscle That You Probably Aren’t Doing & More (Listener Coaching)
Release Date: 03/14/2025
Mind Pump: Raw Fitness Truth
Mind Pump Fit Tip: Top 5 exercises that build muscle that you probably aren’t doing. (1:59) Exercise and sleep. (19:21) The war against raw milk. (23:25) Children and their core memories. (26:46) What is Sal using to mitigate the effects of going off caffeine? (32:09) Which gender can handle more training volume? (35:46) Be kind to AI. (40:31) It’s a “weird” iPhone glitch. (43:05) The origin of the Konami Code. (44:14) Companies’ evolution. (47:22) Salt wars. (49:48) #Quah question #1 – Should I feel hungry eating at maintenance? (56:49) #Quah question #2...
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From Plateau to PR: How to Break Through Strength Barriers Defining what a plateau is. (1:18) Why this is a meaningful conversation. (2:20) The most frustrating part of fitness. (5:37) The BIG mistake most people make. (7:38) From Plateau to PR: Six Strategies to Break Through Strength Barriers #1 - Focus on strength. (13:45) #2 - Change the exercises. (17:06) #3 - Change the rep ranges. (21:13) #4 - Change the tempo. (23:01) #5 - Trust a new structure and follow. (26:13) #6 - Start with recovery, a week. (29:01) Questions: I haven’t lost any weight for 30 days. Is...
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Stop Trying to Get Your Kids in Shape! Do This Instead! Stop trying to get your kids in shape! Try these 6 methods instead. (1:38) #1 - Be the example. (2:15) #2 - Foster a good relationship with exercise and eating healthy. (9:43) #3 - Give them options consisting of protein, something new, something they love. (17:22) #4 - Use bodyweight and suspension trainers. (25:17) #5 - Play with them. (27:03) #6 - Reduce screen time with time limits. (31:57) Questions: I have dual custody, and my ex doesn’t agree with my approach to health and fitness. How do you suggest navigating...
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In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin coach four Pump Heads via Zoom. Mind Pump Fit Tip: Five weird & proven hacks to SPEED up recovery. (2:46) Why you MUST have high standards when it comes to your supplements. (14:55) Muscle dysmorphia. (20:55) The Cola Wars saga. (24:47) Any guesses on how Sal injured his hamstring? (27:00) Surprising foods that contain red dyes. (31:25) An alarming recent study on long COVID. (35:38) Kids say and do the darndest things. (38:03) Shout out to the Whole-Brain Child book. (39:42) #ListenerLive question #1 – Is...
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Get Crazy Results in 90 Days! | MAPS Transform If you want your body to adapt and change, you must do it the RIGHT way! (1:59) Breaking down how you can get CRAZY results in 90 days: First 30 Days (8:18) Start SLOW (maximize adaptation and minimize recovery time) Five workout days a week Reverse diet Second 30 Days (17:07) Increase volume and intensity (takes more to trigger growth, move to a general split, sets are up with bulk and down with cut) Cut down workouts to 4 days a week Mini cuts mini bulks for diet Third 30 Days (23:38) Move to full body...
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Mind Pump Fit Tip: Top 5 exercises that build muscle that you probably aren’t doing. (1:59)
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Exercise and sleep. (19:21)
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The war against raw milk. (23:25)
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Children and their core memories. (26:46)
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What is Sal using to mitigate the effects of going off caffeine? (32:09)
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Which gender can handle more training volume? (35:46)
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Be kind to AI. (40:31)
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It’s a “weird” iPhone glitch. (43:05)
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The origin of the Konami Code. (44:14)
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Companies’ evolution. (47:22)
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Salt wars. (49:48)
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#Quah question #1 – Should I feel hungry eating at maintenance? (56:49)
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#Quah question #2 – Why is a behind-the-neck shoulder press harder than a military press? (1:00:13)
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#Quah question #3 – When I do a barbell incline press, my shoulders always give out first. How do I correct this? (1:02:22)
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#Quah question #4 – What are the primary reasons why the hips might rise first in a heavy back squat? Muscle imbalances? Cues? Mobility? (1:04:21)
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