2784: How Do I Pick the Right Exercises for My Body?
Release Date: 01/31/2026
Mind Pump: Raw Fitness Truth
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info_outlineIn this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin coach four Pump Heads via Zoom.
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Mind Pump Fit Tip: How do I pick the right exercises for my body? (2:12)
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Some people are built DIFFERENT! (22:49)
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Competitive spirit in the Di Stefano household. (25:14)
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Estrogen land. (26:31)
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Joyriding illegally, and generational shifts with technology. (30:11)
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Adam’s annual riding trip. (44:25)
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Who has the best style? (48:00)
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Pranks gone wrong. (50:19)
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Kids say the darndest things. (52:17)
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Crushing nuggets. (53:23)
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Staying healthy with RHO Nutrition. (55:26)
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Improving your brain’s processing power through bimanual simulation writing. (58:01)
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#ListenerCoaching call #1 – Ways to deal with the struggle, what I see in the mirror, breaking through mental challenges, and how to take advantage of some "newbie" gains. (1:03:06)
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#ListenerCoaching call #2 – How to build muscle and strength while maintaining athletic performance, specifically keeping up my cardio in the forms of jiu jitsu and running. (1:15:44)
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#ListenerCoaching call #3 – Wanting advice on increasing body weight and strength without feeling sluggish. (1:28:55)
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#ListenerCoaching call #4 – Looking for advice on what program to run after a recent return into fitness at the age of 50 and on TRT. (1:37:34)
Related Links/Products Mentioned
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Get Coached by Mind Pump, live! Visit https://www.mplivecaller.com
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Visit Butcher Box for this month’s exclusive Mind Pump offer! ** New users will receive their choice between Organic Ground Beef, Chicken Breast, or Ground Turkey FREE in every box for a year. **
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Experience the difference of Liposomal Technology. Use code MINDPUMP for 20% OFF everything. Visit: https://www.rhonutrition.com/discount/MINDPUMP
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January Promotion: Code NEWYEAR50 at checkout for 50% off the following programs: MAPS Starter, Transform, Anabolic, and Performance! Visit: http://mapsjanuary.com/
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Skool Trainer Forum – ** Jan 31st will be the last day to get in for free! Price goes up Feb 1st. Visit: www.skool.com/the-elite-trainer-academy
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People Mentioned
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Alex Hormozi (@hormozi) Instagram
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Tony Robbins (@tonyrobbins) Instagram
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Scott Donnell (@imscottdonnell) Instagram
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Corinne Schmiedhauser (@mindpumpcorinne) Instagram