2733: 6 Muscle-Building Hacks You’re Not Doing (But Should)
Release Date: 11/21/2025
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 Best Breakfast Foods for Lean Gains. (2:52) Elon is playing chess. (18:36) A homerun protein snack. (26:07) This new machine has Sal excited. (28:06) If you can be a collector of anything, what would that be? (30:33) When old styles become the new thing again. (37:45) Hack for parents with teenagers who are getting into strength training. (41:00) How much exercise do you need to KEEP the muscle you’ve already built? (46:38) Body contouring with...
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MAPS 15 Powerlift The importance of the Big 3. (1:31) Don’t fall for the trap of looking like one of these top athletes. (4:10) Who this program is for. (7:58) Breaking down MAPS 15 Powerlift and what you will get following this style of programming. (9:00) Strengthening weak links and achieving PR’s. (14:11) The next BIG trend is short/daily workouts. (16:21) Related Links/Products Mentioned 50% half from Dec. 21-27th. Code DECEMBER50 at checkout. Visit for the exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! ** Code MINDPUMP Buy one, get one 50% off for new...
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Mind Pump Fit Tip: Stress is Making You Fat! Here’s how and how to fix it. (2:28) The most effective anti-inflammatory. (26:04) Hip thrust king! (28:19) Baby sumo. (31:27) Kids do the darndest things. (34:13) The delicate dance of getting your kids to do things they don’t want to do. (36:48) Carnival genetics. (39:24) Effects of ultra-processed foods on kids. (41:32) American culture and consumption. (43:18) The importance of having a healthy microbiome on your skin. (49:42) #ListenerCoaching call #1 – How to structure the workout when hitting two or more muscle...
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Mind Pump Fit Tip: Lift and gain an inch around your butt in 60 days! (2:09) The scary rise of Sextortion. (18:35) Disgraced OnlyFans star. (23:38) The increased awareness around pornography. (25:59) Food engineering. (29:40) The dark side of cannabis. (37:00) Manuka honey to cure wounds and take on inflammation in the body. (42:51) Helpful tips for current and inspiring personal trainers. (44:40) The Mind Pump Butcher Box and what makes heritage pork so good? (53:07) #Quah question #1 – My 10-year-old daughter struggles with the mechanics of a barbell row. What could I...
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The Menopause Solution with Dr. Lauren Fitzgerald What was the black box warning? Why was it there? Why is it now gone? (2:09) An interesting symptom of perimenopause. (8:12) Progesterone will change your life! (9:52) The importance of monitoring your thyroid levels and the 10 most common low-thyroid symptoms. (14:20) Testosterone for women. (22:57) Her main issue with primary care doctors. (27:14) The role of peptides in her practice. (30:01) The buy-in. (30:47) Ranking the various applications of testosterone. (33:39) The BIG myths surrounding HRT. (36:03) It’s not 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: Guaranteed ways to build muscle. (2:40) The benefits of filtering the water you wash yourself with. (20:24) Living in a toxic world. (23:41) Stern looks. (31:41) Reminiscing on 10 years of Mind Pump. (33:00) Attaching responsibility. (41:07) Speaking identity into your kids. (43:43) Beware of ripping off BIG players. (46:57) Mind Pump Recommends Sean Combs: The Reckoning on Netflix. (49:55) CEO’s hot mic blunder. (54:12) Epic Waymo fail! (56:55) AI or human made. (58:02)...
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MAPS 15 FORTY PLUS What is the least I have to do in the gym, as a 40-year-old, to reap the most benefits? (1:18) The effectiveness of the MAPS 15 protocol. (3:05) How we designed MAPS 40+. (4:48) Exercise substations in this version and what else is unique. (6:16) Reach 80% of your ultimate potential with this programming style. (10:24) Why is this program perfect for this demographic? (12:03) Related Links/Products Mentioned 50% half from Dec. 14-20th. Code DECEMBER50 at checkout. Visit for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! ** No code for 5% discount gets...
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In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin coach four Pump Heads via Zoom. Mind Pump Fit Tip: Reset and balance your hormones in 90 days. (1:58) Errand boy. (32:25) Reinforcing good behaviors rather than negative ones. (34:40) Liquid Botox. (46:43) Leg extensions suck! (47:35) #ListenerCoaching call #1 – I’ve hit a weight-loss plateau. Please help! (52:14) #ListenerCoaching call #2 – I just started MAPS Strong while going through a reverse diet, I’m only 3 weeks in and struggling. Is it too much volume? (1:08:34) #ListenerCoaching call #3 – How...
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Mind Pump Fit Tip: The Ultimate 90-day fat loss challenge Plan. (1:57) Teaching yourself new behaviors around food choices that are HIGH in protein. (16:55) Protein, the ULTIMATE macronutrient. (20:50) Probiotics are the first fat-burning supplement. (24:49) Pushing your body to its limits. (28:58) There is money in life. (35:04) Fun Facts with Justin: This Man hoax. (39:00) Absence of the father is associated with earlier puberty among girls. (41:59) The potentially scary direction of AI. (44:43) Declining middle class. (51:51) Christmas Blend for sustained energy and...
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Being a Good Man, Husband, and Father with Larry Hagner The impetus behind his new book. (1:45) The drift. (2:42) The loneliness epidemic for men. (6:02) The hungriness generation of dad’s. (7:21) How to navigate through the fork in the road. (8:28) The common themes that are most difficult for men. (9:57) The importance of understanding your partner’s needs. (13:44) Leadership as it applies to men. (17:54) The 5 P’s of attraction. (24:13) Tactics to improve strained marriages. (28:09) Iron sharpens iron. (32:15) Married first, parent second. A playbook for...
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Mind Pump Fit Tip: 6 Ways to Build Incredible Muscle and Strength You’re NOT Doing. (2:58)
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Rocky montages = injury zone. (22:36)
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Mind Pump Recommends ‘Stiller & Meara: Nothing Is Lost’ on Apple TV. (32:25)
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The damage pornography has caused to men and women. (37:30)
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Functional vs traditional training. (43:01)
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Can you think of an exercise and get stronger? (45:50)
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Kids say the darndest things. (48:50)
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Beard grooming and battling going grey. (49:48)
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#Quah question #1 – What are the proper steps to achieving a pull-up? (54:52)
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#Quah question #2 – Are deadlifts a back or leg exercise? Where would you put it in a program? (57:26)
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#Quah question #3 – Thoughts on workouts like Burn Bootcamp, F45, etc.? When I did strict weight training for 2 years, I saw almost no changes and got bored. (59:17)
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#Quah question #4 – I have the hardest time with my nutrition. I'm currently in a bulk and can't seem to eat enough. Do you have any suggestions on how to assist with that? (1:00:46)
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