2679: The 10 BIGGEST Gym Mistakes That are Killing Your Gains & More (Listener Live Coaching)
Release Date: 09/06/2025
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 10 BIGGEST Gym Mistakes That are Killing Your Gains. (2:05) The ‘Horny Stack’ is a good time! (28:49) Gym language. (29:51) Teasing your kids. (32:31) Consistency, appreciation, and making an effort in relationships. (44:45) The most rewarding partnership. (53:02) Muscle Mommy Movement Quiz. (55:11) #ListenerLive question #1 – I know you guys have said stubborn fat is usually just a matter of patience, but is there a point where hormones, metabolism, or other...
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info_outlineIn this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin coach four Pump Heads via Zoom.
- Mind Pump Fit Tip: The 10 BIGGEST Gym Mistakes That are Killing Your Gains. (2:05)
- The ‘Horny Stack’ is a good time! (28:49)
- Gym language. (29:51)
- Teasing your kids. (32:31)
- Consistency, appreciation, and making an effort in relationships. (44:45)
- The most rewarding partnership. (53:02)
- Muscle Mommy Movement Quiz. (55:11)
- #ListenerLive question #1 – I know you guys have said stubborn fat is usually just a matter of patience, but is there a point where hormones, metabolism, or other factors might play a bigger role after losing so much weight? (58:06)
- #ListenerLive question #2 – Any guidance on how to work my way up to weighted dips and pull-ups? (1:14:22)
- #ListenerLive question #3 – Could exercise during the day cause elevated body temperature at night while sleeping? (1:24:13)
- #ListenerLive question #4 – I’m struggling at this point in my life now that I have achieved the weight loss that I’ve always went after. How do I proceed with my fitness at this point in time as far as the style I should be focusing on, and the calories I should be at? (1:34:33)
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