2759: Progressive Overload, the Secret to Building Muscle and Burning Fat.
Release Date: 12/27/2025
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: How do I pick the right exercises for my body? (2:12) Some people are built DIFFERENT! (22:49) Competitive spirit in the Di Stefano household. (25:14) Estrogen land. (26:31) Joyriding illegally, and generational shifts with technology. (30:11) Adam’s annual riding trip. (44:25) Who has the best style? (48:00) Pranks gone wrong. (50:19) Kids say the darndest things. (52:17) Crushing nuggets. (53:23) Staying healthy with RHO Nutrition. (55:26) Improving your...
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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: Which Rep Range Is Best for Your Goals? (2:16) Research on how much acetaldehyde is released in the gut. (32:15) The rules of the bathroom. (36:02) Carnival King. (41:02) Will resources solve all our problems? (42:13) The dangers of Tylenol/acetaminophen. (51:00) Ready-to-go protein drink that can go mainstream! (54:27) Eating for abundance, and kids & food preferences. (57:10) #Quah...
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How to Naturally Boost Testosterone Data-backed ways to boost testosterone. (2:01) 1. Exercise. (3:18) 2. Sleep. (11:56) 3. Vitamin D. (16:51) 4. Zinc. (20:57) 5. Magnesium. (21:55) 6. Other supps/recommendations: (Fenugreek, Ashwagandha, Shilajit, Tonkat Ali, and red-light therapy.) (23:03) Related Links/Products Mentioned Boost Testosterone Guide: Visit for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! ** Code MINDPUMP10 for 10% OFF. Give your snack game a serious upgrade. Crisp Power Protein Pretzels deliver super crunchy and delicious snacks that...
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Mind Pump Fit Tip: What GLP-1s have taught us. (2:47) New education platform for trainers! (27:02) Relationship dynamics when it comes to sexual desire. (30:05) Making ‘behind the neck’ exercises cool again! (40:05) Why sitting without breaks is a problem. (45:35) Kicking your soda habit with Olipop. (48:08) An update on Adam’s training and diet. (49:35) Turning household chores into a difficult workout. (51:07) Embracing one’s feminine side. (54:20) #ListenerCoaching call #1 – Any suggestions or program recommendations that would allow me to continue prioritizing...
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How to Start Losing Weight for Summer, Now! The real work is in the offseason. Lay down the foundation NOW! (1:24) 5 Steps How to Start Losing Weight for Summer, Now! 1. Reverse diet and build muscle. (3:38) 2. Begin cutting calories. (9:47) 3. Adjust workouts. (11:13) 4. Add steps. (12:36) 5. Add cardio. (15:30) Related Links/Products Mentioned Visit for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! ** No code to receive 20% off your first order. ** : Code NEWYEAR50 at checkout for 50% off the following programs: MAPS Starter, Transform, Anabolic, and...
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In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin coach four Pump Heads via Zoom. Mind Pump Fit Tip: Is hormone therapy actually healthy? (2:20) There is not a lot from an appearance standpoint that being healthy & fit won’t fix. (18:27) Are women harder on each other? (23:00) How social media is changing culture and social dynamics. (27:04) A meal replacement shake that is high on quality and tastes good! (37:02) Should you do a ‘parasite cleanse’? (39:59) Sex and cults. (44:57) #ListenerCoaching call #1 – Looking for career advice regarding getting a...
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Mind Pump Fit Tip: When Pushing Fat Loss is the Wrong Move for Your Body. (2:11) The benefits of NAD and the difference in liposomal technology. (22:00) Stubbornness as a superpower. (26:08) Building leg stamina, and why what you’re avoiding is probably best for you. (29:45) Is this generation too isolated? (34:19) Making the case for regulation. (46:33) Buyer beware: Red-light therapy devices. (50:35) Autism Barbie. (56:26) Feeling good about the current state of writing on television. (57:16) Rage bait and algorithm hacks. (59:25) #Quah question #1 – My quads are...
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Why Your Butt Is Flat The anatomy of the glute and the role of origin and insertion in genetic differences. (2:03) Don’t make these mistakes! (7:20) 5 Reasons Why Your Butt Is Flat #1 - You aren’t eating enough. (8:41) #2 - You aren’t trying to get strong. (12:06) #3 - You have a sleepy butt. (13:33) #4 - Your intensity is too high. (19:18) #5 - Your intensity is too low. (21:28) Related Links/Products Mentioned Visit for the exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Promo code MINDPUMP for 10% off your first order. ** : Code NEWYEAR50 at checkout...
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In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin coach four Pump Heads via Zoom. Mind Pump Fit Tip: Not Tracking Macros? Here’s What ‘Good Nutrition’ Actually Looks Like. (2:47) Relationship with satiety over the years. (22:27) Destroying the old sodium propaganda with LMNT. (26:54) The detrimental effects of pornography on the brain. (32:16) Speculating on the future of personal training. (41:40) Smart, tiny robots. (46:11) Mind Pump Recommends Eternity on Prime Video. (47:27) Cardio bunny or Muscle mommy? (49:36) The beauty of chasing strength for young...
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How Do You Make Progress While Traveling An important note for young trainers, and the importance of having a strategy to be successful when you travel. (1:51) Two things to focus on if travel is a regular part of your life, and trying to get fit or maintain a level of fitness. (4:25) 6 Ways You Make Progress While Traveling #1 - Short workout every morning. (5:52) #2 - Walk after meals and during breaks. (11:18) #3 - Bring protein shakes. (13:11) #4 - Eat your bodyweight in grams of protein and eat it first. (15:00) #5 - Fast if no good options. (17:16) #6 - Focus on...
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Mind Pump Fit Tip: Progressive Overload, the Secret to Building Muscle and Burning Fat. (1:56)
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Buyer beware: Organic Planet Protein Powders. (26:27)
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The benefits of creatine for women and a PSA for buyers. (30:35)
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Getting away from the scale. (38:09)
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Dark tourism. (43:47)
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The Lost Labyrinth of Egypt. (48:22)
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AI ads. (52:17)
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Rock Recovery Scholarship. (58:01)
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Black Friday Winners! (59:08)
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#ListenerCoaching call #1 – My 16-year-old daughter challenged me to a pull-up and chin-up competition. What training tips or techniques do you recommend? (1:00:07)
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#ListenerCoaching call #2 – Ideas, suggestions, tips, on how to begin to make a difference in the health of this community of senior citizens. (1:06:00)
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#ListenerCoaching call #3 – Cardio for heart health and genetics & higher cholesterol. (1:16:32)
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#ListenerCoaching call #4 – Struggling to build muscle without falling back into old mental blocks. (1:33:38)
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Visit Rock Recovery Center for the exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! ** By filling out the form and scheduling your call, you’ll also be entered for a chance to win a free 60-day scholarship at Rock Recovery Center, their premier treatment center in West Palm Beach, Florida. Don’t wait—take the first step today. **
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Mind Pump #1282: The #1 Key to Consistently Building Muscle & Strength (Avoid Plateaus!)
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Creatine as a Novel Treatment for Depression in Females Using Methamphetamine: A Pilot Study
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Visit MASSZYMES by biOptimizers for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Code MINDPUMP10 at checkout for 10% off any order. **
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People Mentioned
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Alex Hormozi (@hormozi) Instagram
Black Friday Winners!
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Prize 1: In-Studio Day at Mind Pump HQ
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Kekoa Mathews
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Danielle Kepics
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Derek Jones
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Zachariah English
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Christine Sunga
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Kristin Scully
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Bethany Zuccaro
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Rich Stevens
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Kara Gootee
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Gena Manley
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Prize 2: One-Week Stay at the Park City Mind Pump House ($3,000 Value)
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Christian Wilson
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Mason Walker
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Prize 3: Three Months of One-on-One Personal Coaching ($1,890 Value)
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Jodie Dutra
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Jason Slater
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David Houchins
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Danielle Baker
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Jason Chacko
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Prize 4: Three Months of Concierge Coaching ($441 Value)
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Strati Oktay
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Lisa Campeau
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Vanessa West
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Elena Stan
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Andrea Powell
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Amy Venner
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Cassandra Tidwell
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Courtney Hessler
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James McNulty
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Sandy Habib