Mind Pump: Raw Fitness Truth

MindPump exposes the RAW TRUTH about health, fitness, nutrition and more... Hosts Sal Di Stefano, Adam Schafer & Justin Andrews pull back the curtain on the mythology, snake oil and pseudo-science that pervades the fitness industry and present science-backed solutions that result in increased muscular development and performance while simultaneously emphasizing health. No fitness institution or fitness "truth" is safe from their quick wit and over 40 years of combined experience in the fitness industry. Produced by Doug Egge. Find Mind Pump and the Mind Pump hosts on Instragram @mindpumpmedia, @mindpumpsal, @mindpumpadam, @mindpumpjustin & @mindpumpdoug and at mindpumppodcast.com. Get expertly programmed Mind Pump training protocols at mapsfitnessproducts.com

1732: How to Workout Every Day for 30 Days (Free Workout!) 01/20/2022

1731: The Value of Digestive Enzymes for Protein Assimilation, Ways to Develop More Power, the Dangers of High LDL Cholesterol & More 01/19/2022

1730: The Eight Most Overrated Exercises 01/17/2022

1729: Tips for Building Muscle Over 50, Ways to Address Joint Pain, How to Train for a Strongman Competition & More (Listener Live Coaching) 01/15/2022

1728: How Age Affects Your Ability to Build Muscle, The Best Workout Shoes, the Truth About Fitness Trackers & More 01/14/2022

1727: Ten Traits of Successful Lifters 01/13/2022

1726: The Best Way to Grow the Hamstrings, Starting Strength Review, How to Increase Grip Strength & More 01/12/2022

1725: Focus on These 6 Things to Crush Your 2022 Fitness & Health Goals 01/10/2022

1724: How to Stop Big Bodyweight Swings, the Perfect Number of Exercises to Maximize Your Gains, How to Workout When You Are Short on Time & More 01/08/2022

1723: The Best Time to Take Creatine, Ways to Build the Calves Even With Poor Genetics, the Future of Mind Pump & More 01/07/2022

1722: Predicting 2022 Fitness Trends: Will In-Person HIIT Training Continue to Be as Popular? 01/06/2022

1721: How to Know If You Are Gaining Muscle Instead of Fat, Ways to Improve Vascularity, Deep Squats Vs. 90 Degree Squats & More 01/05/2022

1720: The 8 Worst People to Take Diet Advice From 01/03/2022

1719: What to Do If You Are Doing the Right Things but Still Gaining Weight, Overcoming the Tendency to Overtrain, How to Train for an Obstacle Course Race With Limited Time & More (Listener Live Coaching) 01/01/2022

1718: How to Get More Arm Definition, Ways to Break Through a Deadlift Plateau, Tips for Avoiding Muscle Loss When in a Caloric Deficit & More 12/31/2021

1718: How to Get More Arm Definition, Ways to Break Through a Deadlift Plateau, Tips for Avoiding Muscle Loss When in a Caloric Deficit & More In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about how to get more definition in the arms, how to progress the deadlift when stuck at a weight, how quickly muscle is lost in a caloric deficit, and whether taking too many supplements or vitamins can have possible negative consequences in regards to liver and kidney health. In this episode, Sal, Adam & Justin discuss the best bicep exercises, how to increase a deadlift plateau, weight loss in a caloric deficit, and the negative effects of too many supplements. Mind Pump Fit Tip: The best exercise for your biceps is NOT curls. (2:53) The value of isometrics to build muscle. (11:42) How Sal can get a little paranoid when smoking cannabis. (18:19) What Adam enjoys the most about marijuana. (21:17) Mind Pump is back on their ‘Organifi Pure’ podcasting game. (34:36) The connection between food dyes and hyperactivity in children. (38:30) How the guys use their ChiliPad’s during the winter months. (43:54) Humans are so complicated! (49:51) #Quah question #1 – How can I get more definition in my arms? I feel like my arms are pure mass with no tricep or bicep definition. (55:02) #Quah question #2 – I'm stuck at a 225 lb. conventional deadlift and want to get to 240 lbs. What do I need to do to progress? (1:00:36) #Quah question #3 – When in a caloric deficit, how quickly do you lose muscle? Does it depend on how big the deficit is? (1:05:40) #Quah question #4 – Does taking too many supplements or vitamins have possible negative consequences, in regards, to liver and kidney health? (1:10:32) Related Links/Products Mentioned **Promo code “DECEMBER50” at checkout** Visit for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! Visit for the exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Promo code “MINDPUMP” at checkout** Visit for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! Visit for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! People Mentioned Tim Kennedy () Instagram /episode/index/show/mindpump/id/21631736

1717: Why Before & After Pictures Are Bullsh*t 12/30/2021

1716: When to Change up Exercises for Maximum Gains, the Advantages of Unilateral Over Bilateral Movements, When Taking Vitamins Is a Waste of Money & More 12/29/2021

1715: Ten Mistakes Fitness Trainers Make 12/27/2021

1714: How to Improve Stamina Without Sacrificing Muscle, Ways to Pack on Muscle With a Fast Metabolism, Tips for Becoming an Online Fitness Coach & More (Listener Live Coaching) 12/25/2021

1713: The Risk of Joint Damage From Lifting Weights, the Benefit of Adding Bear Crawls to Your Routine, Raising Healthy Kids & More 12/24/2021

1713: The Risk of Joint Damage From Lifting Weights, the Benefit of Adding Bear Crawls to Your Routine, Raising Healthy Kids & More In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about why bear crawls are not commonly seen in the gym, whether it is dangerous for short or slender people to lift weights, the best habits and activities you can instill in your children throughout their development so that they grow up healthier, and how to balance drinking and going out with working on fitness goals. Mind Pump Fit Tip: If you are looking to lose weight, DON’T follow the Will Smith approach. (3:57) The struggles being a child of a celebrity. (19:35) Dad life updates with the guys. (24:27) How Mind Pump is the “Ready, aim, fire” crew. (30:43) Butcher Box is CRUSHING! (41:55) Fun Facts with Justin: Small ‘dong’ marches trying to bring awareness to end shaming of tiny penises. (47:01) Why Sal makes sure to take his Zbiotics before date night. (50:13) How we cannot gaslight the whole world because of hurt feelings. (55:52) #Quah question #1 – What are your thoughts on bear crawls as they seem to be total body, but you don’t see them often in the gym? (1:03:29) #Quah question #2 - Is it dangerous for short or slender people to lift weights? (1:11:32) #Quah question #3 – What are some of the best habits and activities you can instill in your children throughout their development so that they grow up healthier? (1:17:21) #Quah question #4 - How do I balance drinking and going out with working on fitness goals? (1:31:43) Related Links/Products Mentioned **Promo code “DECEMBER50” at checkout** Visit for this month’s exclusive Mind Pump offer! Visit for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! Visit for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Promo code “mindpump” at checkout for 15% off your first order** People Mentioned Will Smith () Instagram /episode/index/show/mindpump/id/21556313

1712: How to Get a Friend or Family Member Started With Resistance Training 12/23/2021

1711: Steel Plates Vs. Bumper Plates, the Negative Effect of Stress on Gains, Using Indian Clubs & Macebells for Joint Stability & More 12/22/2021

1711: Steel Plates Vs. Bumper Plates, the Negative Effect of Stress on Gains, Using Indian Clubs & Macebells for Joint Stability & More In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about the difference between lifting steel plates vs. bumper plates, their favorite or most fun program to run, the difference macebells and Indian clubs make for joint stability, and whether chronic stress is a strong enough component to keep someone from achieving their fitness goals. Mind Pump Fit Tip: Are you looking to get lean? Well, you might have to bulk to make that happen. (3:44) Is BDE a real thing? (11:25) How Justin dropped the ball on promoting his favorite product from Organifi. (21:14) Kids say the darndest things. (26:56) Why there is something so pure about radical honesty. (28:50) How Mind Pump evaluates the supplement company’s they work with. (33:18) Why Elon Musk is Sal’s favorite person he doesn’t know. (37:49) Mind Pump Recommends Entrepreneur Video Essays with Jake Tran on YouTube. (40:18) Inflation among commodities since 1970. (42:40) How Ned’s hemp oil has helped Sal’s grandfather get back to good health. (50:30) Financial literacy among the Mind Pump families. (55:51) #Quah question #1 – What's the difference between lifting steel plates vs. bumper plates? (59:32) #Quah question #2 – What is your favorite or most fun MAPS program to run? (1:08:58) #Quah question #3 – How much of a difference do maces and Indian clubs make for joint stability? (1:13:06) #Quah question #4 - Is chronic stress a strong enough component to keep someone from achieving their fitness goals? (1:20:35) Related Links/Products Mentioned **Promo code “DECEMBER50” at checkout** Visit for the exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Promo code “MINDPUMP” at checkout** Visit for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! Visit for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Promo code “MP20” at checkout** People Mentioned Vicki Reynolds () Instagram Robert Kiyosaki () Twitter Ben Pakulski () Instagram Watson Gym Equipment () Instagram /episode/index/show/mindpump/id/21556202

1710: The #1 Rule of Fitness 12/20/2021

1709: How a 5x5 Routine Can Cause Injuries & Pain, What to Do If You Have Low Testosterone, Ways to Break Through a Plateau & More (Listener Live Coaching) 12/18/2021

1708: How to Improve the Mind-Muscle Connection, the Pros & Cons of Using Wrist Wraps, the Only People Who Should Use a Lifting Belt & More 12/17/2021

1707: The Top 5 Reasons You Are Not Recovering 12/16/2021

1706: How to Improve Lifts Without a Spotter, Reasons Why a Caloric Deficit Doesn’t Always Result in Weight Loss, the Best Core Strengthening Exercises & More 12/15/2021

1706: How to Improve Lifts Without a Spotter, Reasons Why a Caloric Deficit Doesn’t Always Result in Weight Loss, the Best Core Strengthening Exercises & More In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about tips for improving the bench press (or other lifts) without a spotter, common situations where a calorie deficit would not result in weight loss, the best bodyweight exercises to build a stronger core, and how to increase client compliance as a trainer. Mind Pump Fit Tip: Why ALL exercises are NOT inherently dangerous. (2:52) The dangers of being exposed to Xenoestrogens and how Public Goods is aiming to combat that. (22:37) #DadLife updates with the guys. Mind Pump Kitchen: Mind Pump Kids edition, blow pops, and being a trendsetter wearing Felix Gray glasses. (31:48) Understanding inflation with Milton Friedman. (41:06) The USA made a statement to China before the Beijing Winter Olympics and the art of flexing with NFTs. (47:38) Cool Science with Sal featuring the NASA DART. (53:39) #Quah question #1 – What are some tips for improving the bench press (or other lifts) without a spotter? (56:02) #Quah question #2 – Are there any common situations where a caloric deficit would not result in weight loss? (1:07:06) #Quah question #3 – What are the best bodyweight exercises to build a stronger core and when to program them? (1:12:52) #Quah question #4 - How do I increase compliance with my clients? (1:18:37) Related Links/Products Mentioned **Promo code “DECEMBER50” at checkout** Visit for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Receive $15 off your first Public Goods order with NO MINIMUM purchase** Visit for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Promo code “MP20” at checkout** Visit for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! Visit for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Promo code “mindpump” at checkout for 15% off your first order** People Mentioned Atlaspowershrugged () Instagram Bret Contreras PhD () Instagram Max Lugavere () Instagram Carole Hooven () Twitter Gary Vay-Ner-Chuk () Instagram /episode/index/show/mindpump/id/21453704

1705: How to Stick to Your Diet 12/13/2021

1704: Building Muscle With Fewer Calories, Full Body Workouts Vs. Body Part Splits, the Ultimate Workout Goal & More (Listener Live Coaching) 12/11/2021

1703: The Best & Worst Cheat Rep Exercises, the Most Overrated Supplements, the Best Grip for Deadlifts & More 12/10/2021

Mind Pump: Raw Fitness Truth

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