2559: Four Weird Ways to Build Muscle & More (Listener Live Coaching)
Release Date: 03/22/2025
Mind Pump: Raw Fitness Truth
Junk Volume: Doing Too Much Kills Progress Why this is a bigger problem than fitness fanatics would like to admit. (1:15) What is junk volume? (3:45) Why do we like it? (7:42) Junk Volume: Doing Too Much Kills Progress, Do These 5 Things Instead. #1 - Focus on the exercises that matter. (11:12) #2 - Don’t compromise recovery unless it makes a LOT of sense. (14:40) #3 - The pump doesn’t matter. (23:17) #4 - Total volume is more important than a specific volume. (25:05) #5 - Spend extra time on mobility. (28:49) Questions: What are some of the biggest junk volume...
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In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin coach four Pump Heads via Zoom. Mind Pump Fit Tip: Raise your testosterone in 30 days by following these 5 steps. (1:43) Let’s get clear on detoxification. (25:38) The safety profile of creatine. (28:32) The nefarious agenda against meat. (32:18) Bad Dad moment. (42:14) The use of probiotics to improve muscle strength. (51:02) #ListenerLive question #1 – If I were your client, how would you direct me on my fitness journey and where to go next? (53:52) #ListenerLive question #2 – What are the best alternatives for...
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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: Get abs that pop! The perfect core workout. (1:52) A STAPLE supplement for mental health. (17:35) Parenting blunders. (23:23) Shilajit for gut health! (28:48) The MOST rewarding partnership. (34:19) The protective effects of religion and the father’s impact on their child’s spiritual practice. (37:42) Navigating the ethics of bringing back the dire wolves. (46:36) #Quah question #1 –...
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Should Women Train and Diet Differently from Men? What makes women physically different than men? (1:19) What are some of the considerations you take when training a female? (4:26) Should Women Train and Diet Differently from Men? Diet. (6:59) Training. (12:58) Aesthetics. (16:22) Supplements. (20:45) Special considerations. (22:45) Individual variance trumps everything. (25:16) Questions: Should I train differently based on my cycle? (29:22) Should I take more calcium for osteoporosis risk? (31:53) Best way to exercise while pregnant? (34:14) Related Links/Products...
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In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin coach three Pump Heads via Zoom. Mind Pump Fit Tip: Top 5 superfoods trainers LOVE for their clients. (2:09) What actually causes muscle growth? (21:23) Sal’s weekly training update. (25:53) Justin’s Road to 315. (29:23) Signs of overreaching. (32:58) Attracting high-end health clients. (35:41) Red light to reduce sunburns. (38:20) Super mom! (41:18) Conceptional vs. reality. (44:46) E-bikes are the move. (48:04) One of the BEST supplements for blue-collar workers. (51:45) Vitamin D and hormones. (54:27) ...
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The Secret to Raising Mentally Strong Kids in a Fragile World with Jen Cohen The reasoning behind her latest Ted talk. (2:02) Characteristics of a “gentle” parent. (4:52) Why aren’t parents letting their kids struggle? (7:51) The two things that have CRUSHED mental resilience in kids. (11:37) The barrier to entry to date a person is so low. (18:11) How kids mimic what they see. (20:22) Building life skills through challenge. (22:08) If you have too many options, you end up with nothing. (25:20) Sports and kids: The good, the bad, and the ugly. (27:33) Creating a...
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In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin coach four Pump Heads via Zoom. Mind Pump Fit Tip: Build a big round butt in 30 days by following these 6 steps. (1:48) Creatine and depression. (24:19) Sal’s weekly training update. (27:13) Justin’s Road to 315. (30:31) The meaningful lessons sports provide. (37:30) Music’s effect on athletic performance. (42:57) Mind Pump’s current music playlist. (48:39) An update on Callum Ferris. (53:45) #ListenerLive question #1 – My typical meal consists of just protein and vegetables—usually steak or chicken with...
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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: Lose 12 lbs. of fat in 2 easy steps! (1:49) An alcoholism protective gene. (26:59) The history of hysteria. (30:32) Is there any truth to ‘period’ training? (35:32) Increase collagen production in your skin with GHK-CU. (38:07) DNA and God. (40:05) Community is undervalued. (43:18) #Quah question #1 – Some of my favorite influencer athletes seem to maintain a shredded look all of the...
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15 Minutes for Gains and Fat Loss How little it takes to reap most of the benefits of strength training. (1:16) Adaptation vs. recovery. (5:21) 15 Minutes to Build Muscle & Incredible Results with Strength Training. #1 - 90 minutes a week takes you very far. (7:46) #2 - Small daily workouts are easier to manage with time. (9:33) #3 - Less “damage” done from missed workouts. (13:25) #4 - Strength builds best without fatigue. (16:06) #5 - Easier for habit building/consistency. (20:41) #6 - Covers major movement patterns. (23:01) #7 - Use a suspension trainer or...
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In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin coach three Pump Heads via Zoom. Mind Pump Fit Tip: 7 attributes of a great leader. (2:09) Ginseng, the master adaptogen. (43:27) The guy’s frustration with the current state of the trainer space. (45:57) The differences between farmed vs wild-caught salmon. (52:25) #ListenerLive question #1 – Why does NASM recommend static stretching before resistance training if it turns on your parasympathetic nervous system? You guys say not to do any static stretching before your workout. (56:19) #ListenerLive question #2 –...
info_outlineIn this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin coach three Pump Heads via Zoom.
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Mind Pump Fit Tip: 4 weird ways to build muscle. (2:03)
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GHK-CU and its effect on skin looseness. (22:35)
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Sal’s confessional. (28:32)
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Is this the beginning of the end for CrossFit? (49:53)
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Drinking with or without Zbiotics. (55:52)
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#ListenerLive question #1 – Do body proportions or body type play a significant role in the way someone is able to change their body through resisting training? (57:25)
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#ListenerLive question #2 – Is it possible that consuming a lot of eggs can have a negative effect on sleep? (1:09:25)
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#ListenerLive question #3 – What is your take on myostatin blockers? Is this another fitness fad? (1:20:47)
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How to Use Intra-Set Stretching for the BEST Shoulder Workout | Ben Pakulski
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Use Intra-Set Stretching for the BEST Hamstring Workout | Ben Pakulski
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How to Use Intra-Set Stretching for the BEST Chest Workout | Ben Pakulski
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Regenerative and Protective Actions of the GHK-Cu Peptide in the Light of the New Gene Data
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People Mentioned
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Layne Norton, Ph.D. (@biolayne) Instagram
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Ben Pakulski (@bpakfitness) Instagram
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Bret Contreras PhD (@bretcontreras1) Instagram
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LAUREN FITZ, M.D. (@drlaurenfitz) Instagram
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Dr. Stephen Cabral (@stephencabral) Instagram
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Phil Heath (@philheath) Instagram