2593: Six Weird Lifts That Make You Strong AF & More (Listener Coaching)
Release Date: 05/09/2025
Mind Pump: Raw Fitness Truth
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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: Six Weird Lifts That Make You Strong AF!(1:39)
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The importance of a good night’s sleep. (18:31)
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Creatine to improve brain function. (24:59)
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A check-in with Mark who was a former winner of the Rock Recovery Center scholarship. (26:21)
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Calling out poor trainers in the space and the importance of building your business the RIGHT way. (39:03)
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Social media does NOT reflect reality. (44:33)
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Adam’s ribs are the best. (47:02)
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What makes a trainer or coach effective. (49:51)
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Crazy stats with Adam. (55:09)
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We are heading towards an existential crisis. (57:01)
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Like father, like son. (58:55)
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#Quah question #1 – How can I work on getting deeper into the squat position? (1:00:45)
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#Quah question #2 – As a trainer, are you still learning something new every day? If so, what? (1:03:40)
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#Quah question #3 – How do you transition to a healthy relationship with food, after counting macros and being regimented a long time? (1:07:08)
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#Quah question #4 – Tips on coming back from being sick. I've been out with double sinus and ear infections since 4/17. No lifting, no anything for 12 days. Lost 5lbs and feeling weak. What do I do, same workout, lower weights? Lower weights, lower reps? (1:10:36)
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Real Recovery Talk Podcast - Mark Took a Chance… and It Changed His Life
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Thomas Conrad (@realrecoverytalktom) Instagram
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Ben Bueno (@realrecoverytalkben) Instagram
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Andy Elliott (@officialandyelliott) Instagram
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Jordan B. Peterson (@JordanBPeterson) X/Twitter
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Jordan Syatt (@syattfitness) Instagram
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Joe DeFranco (@defrancosgym) Instagram
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Tom Bilyeu (@tombilyeu) Instagram
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Justin Brink DC (@dr.justinbrink) Instagram
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