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Mind Pump Fit Tip: The 5 best exercises for a stronger grip and forearms. (2:27) Optimizing your mitochondrial health is one of the keys to longevity. (16:34) Feeling manly. (24:48) Justin is getting his metal fix in. (28:56) How out of touch with reality can you possibly be? (33:53) Caffeine withdrawal is nasty. (37:07) Red vs. white wine, is there a difference in health benefits? (43:26) The ideological gap between Gen Z boys and girls. (47:43) CRAZY odds. (49:29) The future of live performance and entertainment. (54:38) #ListenerLive question #1 – Any guidance that would be able to steer me in the right direction and get more information on my peptide journey? (57:02) #ListenerLive question #2 – Is there a way to counteract the hand pain I am experiencing while lifting? How can I improve my grip strength? (1:08:57) #ListenerLive question #3 – Any advice how I can improve my overall squat mobility getting under the bar? (1:16:33) #ListenerLive question #4 – What are your thoughts

Mind Pump Fit Tip: Top 5 exercises that build muscle that you probably aren’t doing. (1:59) Exercise and sleep. (19:21) The war against raw milk. (23:25) Children and their core memories. (26:46) What is Sal using to mitigate the effects of going off caffeine? (32:09) Which gender can handle more training volume? (35:46) Be kind to AI. (40:31) It’s a “weird” iPhone glitch. (43:05) The origin of the Konami Code. (44:14) Companies’ evolution. (47:22) Salt wars. (49:48) #Quah question #1 – Should I feel hungry eating at maintenance? (56:49) #Quah question #2 – Why is a behind-the-neck shoulder press harder than a military press? (1:00:13) #Quah question #3 – When I do a barbell incline press, my shoulders always give out first. How do I correct this? (1:02:22) #Quah question #4 – What are the primary reasons why the hips might rise first in a heavy back squat? Muscle imbalances? Cues? Mobility? (1:04:21) Related Links/Products Mentioned Get your free Sample Pack with any “drink

From Plateau to PR: How to Break Through Strength Barriers Defining what a plateau is. (1:18) Why this is a meaningful conversation. (2:20) The most frustrating part of fitness. (5:37) The BIG mistake most people make. (7:38) From Plateau to PR: Six Strategies to Break Through Strength Barriers #1 - Focus on strength. (13:45) #2 - Change the exercises. (17:06) #3 - Change the rep ranges. (21:13) #4 - Change the tempo. (23:01) #5 - Trust a new structure and follow. (26:13) #6 - Start with recovery, a week. (29:01) Questions: I haven’t lost any weight for 30 days. Is this a plateau? (31:46) Can diet changes break a plateau? (32:55) How often do you guys plateau? What do you personally do? (33:58) Does sleep affect plateaus? (36:17) Related Links/Products Mentioned Visit Joy Mode for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! ** Promo code MINDPUMP at checkout for 20% off your first order** Special Promotion: MAPS Strong or MAPS Powerlift HALF off ** Code PR50 at checkout *

In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin coach four Pump Heads via Zoom. Mind Pump Fit Tip: Can being too healthy be a bad thing? (2:47) Making the case for taking higher doses of creatine. (26:37) The methylene blue trend. (29:40) The value of Lent. (32:02) Sal’s break from lust. (36:41) Reversing an aging heart. (45:00) Enhancing your savory dishes with Paleovalley’s latest bone broth protein. (49:40) #ListenerLive question #1 – What's the difference between reverse dieting and bulking? (53:01) #ListenerLive question #2 – I thought I would lean out more by now. Should I focus on hypertrophy-style training more? (1:03:27) #ListenerLive question #3 – What is the why behind all the upper body movements in Phase 1 of Muscle Mommy? (1:17:20) #ListenerLive question #4 – What are some strategies you would employ to get clients and make this transition while creating your own business? (1:36:16) Related Links/Products Mentioned Ask a question to Mind Pump, live! Email: l

Cutting Edge Peptide Fat Loss & Muscle Building with Alex Kikel What’s the deal with methylene blue? (2:02) His background in the peptide space. (9:09) How common is it for a professional athlete to have someone work with them who is NOT their doctor? (11:22) Why he believes there is not a biological problem he cannot fix. (12:38) How nicotine is protective of long COVID symptoms. (13:37) The effects and benefits of nicotine. (15:12) How would he program these things to an athlete? (17:48) Can we counter the effects of microplastics in our brain? (21:07) The common stacks for the busy entrepreneur. (25:41) Earning the right to get these peptides/stacks. (32:50) The common stacks for bodybuilders. (35:37) His go-to growth hormone release peptides. (55:53) Favorite healing peptides. (57:00) Are GLP-1s being used pre-contest in the bodybuilding world? (1:01:44) Breaking down the libido-enhancing PT-141 peptide. (1:05:32) His thoughts on artificial sweeteners. (1:07:25) Why h

Mind Pump Fit Tip: Stop your full-body or split routine now! It might be killing your gains! (2:14) Do you want to eat more, bump your calories, and protein? Eat grass-fed! (22:57) Brain cancer and diet. (26:07) Sal’s beefy. (33:33) The impact of group coaching. (36:28) “You got really nice skin bro.” (40:24) The age of the AI influencer. (42:21) The Christianity explosion. (49:49) #ListenerLive question #1 – Do you have any information about the impact of weightlifting/resistance training on liver function tests? (54:38) #ListenerLive question #2 – What foods would you recommend eating during a bulk to avoid digestive discomfort? Do you have any advice for improving grip strength or preventing this discomfort? (1:02:15) #ListenerLive question #3 – Have you guys had any clients with hyper-mobility issues, and can you offer any insight on dos and don’ts on how to train/help someone stay safe and still get strong with this issue? (1:16:30) #ListenerLive question #4 – How can I hack my mi

Mind Pump Fit Tip: The five BEST sources of protein for bodybuilding. (1:44) What body types have advantages with certain lifts? (21:38) Mind Pump’s Vuori favorites. (31:29) Probiotics and cognitive function. (36:39) We need to normalize parasites. (40:20) Fun Facts with Justin: What color is crab blood? (43:21) Exercise and dementia. (46:33) Transform your body in 90 days! (51:02) #Quah question #1 – I’ve been a yo-yo dieter for years. I’m doing MAPS Starter and have maybe 50lbs to lose. Should I do this in a bulk or cut? (55:13) #Quah question #2 – What is the best way to warm up for a full-body workout? I’m older and need a few sets to warm up before I begin a muscle group. How can I warm up and not double my time in the gym? (58:33) #Quah question #3 – Have you guys ever trained someone with scoliosis? Are there any exercises to avoid, and If so, can you guys recommend replacements to get similar benefits? (1:01:50) #Quah question #4 – I have terrible arthritis in my shoulders. It

Stop Trying to Get Your Kids in Shape! Do This Instead! Stop trying to get your kids in shape! Try these 6 methods instead. (1:38) #1 - Be the example. (2:15) #2 - Foster a good relationship with exercise and eating healthy. (9:43) #3 - Give them options consisting of protein, something new, something they love. (17:22) #4 - Use bodyweight and suspension trainers. (25:17) #5 - Play with them. (27:03) #6 - Reduce screen time with time limits. (31:57) Questions: I have dual custody, and my ex doesn’t agree with my approach to health and fitness. How do you suggest navigating this? (39:47) How do I turn the ship with my teenage kids? (43:44) My kids are picky eaters. Do you have any strategies? (50:46) What are some healthy snack ideas for on-the-go? (52:27) Related Links/Products Mentioned Visit Our Place for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Promo code MINDPUMP at checkout to receive 10% off sitewide. Our Place offers a 100-day trial with free shipping and returns. **

In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin coach four Pump Heads via Zoom. Mind Pump Fit Tip: Five weird & proven hacks to SPEED up recovery. (2:46) Why you MUST have high standards when it comes to your supplements. (14:55) Muscle dysmorphia. (20:55) The Cola Wars saga. (24:47) Any guesses on how Sal injured his hamstring? (27:00) Surprising foods that contain red dyes. (31:25) An alarming recent study on long COVID. (35:38) Kids say and do the darndest things. (38:03) Shout out to the Whole-Brain Child book. (39:42) #ListenerLive question #1 – Is there a way to bridge this ‘sleep debt’ gap to push through a training plateau? (53:26) #ListenerLive question #2 – What can I do to minimize forearm pain without sacrificing my workout progress? (1:04:43) #ListenerLive question #3 – Any advice on injury management, powerlifting, mobility, and where to go from here from an SI joint injury? (1:10:01) #ListenerLive question #4 – I went for my annual checkup and my PCP sa

 Get Crazy Results in 90 Days! | MAPS Transform If you want your body to adapt and change, you must do it the RIGHT way! (1:59) Breaking down how you can get CRAZY results in 90 days: First 30 Days (8:18) Start SLOW (maximize adaptation and minimize recovery time)  Five workout days a week Reverse diet Second 30 Days (17:07) Increase volume and intensity (takes more to trigger growth, move to a general split, sets are up with bulk and down with cut) Cut down workouts to 4 days a week Mini cuts mini bulks for diet Third 30 Days (23:38) Move to full body (muscle-sparing) Cut down workouts to 3 days a week All cut for diet  Add cardio Get MAPS Transform today! (31:19) Related Links/Products Mentioned MAPS Transform Special Launch! ** Code TRANSFORM70 at checkout. $70 Off Gym + At-Home workouts. Includes: Adam’s 90-Day Body Recomp Journal (35 workout videos, Adam’s IG stories, Adam’s favorite snacks & recipes), and the MAPS Transformation Diet Guide. ** Visit Hiya for an

Mind Pump Fit Tip: Five SNEAKY and EASY ways to BOOST protein intake. (1:48) Three PROVEN movements to increase your push press. (19:37) Grip strength and its association with longevity. (29:04) Is AI making us dumber? (33:47) Four proven ingredients for a happy, lasting marriage. (36:00) An option when you can’t get your veggies in. (43:39) Weird Science with Sal: Rupert’s Drop. (44:57) Natural formations that look REAL. (49:37) #ListenerLive question #1 – Why can't I lean down and get better muscle definition? (55:18) #ListenerLive question #2 – Does metabolism adapt upwards? (1:07:41) #ListenerLive question #3 – What specific movements can I do with my client that can help her regain that ability to do hip flexion? (1:17:18) #ListenerLive question #4 – Any guidance on calorie targets for someone of my height and activity level? (1:29:05) Related Links/Products Mentioned Ask a question to Mind Pump, live! Email: live@mindpumpmedia.com Visit Butcher Box for this month’s exclusiv

In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer four Pump Head questions from the Sunday @mindpumpmedia Quah post. Mind Pump Fit Tip: If you follow scientific studies to determine what to do for fat loss and muscle gain, STOP NOW! Consider these things first. (1:42) The interesting side effect of customers who consume LMNT. (24:01) Don’t be afraid of some germs. (26:24) Encouraging signs when it comes to government policies on health. (31:09) Sex and poor health correlation. (38:36) The #1 predictor of child abuse. (40:11) Why do people end up in divorce? (43:08) Caldera is NOT just for men. (52:01) #Quah question #1 – Do trigger sessions still send the signal to build muscle and speed up metabolism? (54:33) #Quah question #2 – When should you consider "eating back" your burned calories? (57:54) #Quah question #3 – Do you recommend any kind of break from training? (1:00:35) #Quah question #4 – I have 3 consecutive days off a week. I want to try full-body workouts, bu

5 Steps You Can Take to Get Back into Shape Fast 5 Steps You Can Take to Get Back into Shape Fast #1 - Eat more protein. (1:30) #2 - Lift weights (most days). (9:17) #3 - Walk after every meal. (15:17) #4 - Go to bed early. (19:07) #5 - Hire a coach. (21:20) Questions: Why is the fail rate so high for getting back into shape? (24:50) Is running a good way to get back into shape? (27:05) Should I start my fitness journey with a long fast? (29:11) What is the success rate for gym vs at-home workouts? (30:15) I have a lot of weight to lose. Should I lose weight first then build or vice versa? (32:19) Related Links/Products Mentioned Mind Pump Group Coaching Visit MASSZYMES by biOptimizers for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Promo code MINDPUMP10 at checkout** February Promotion: MAPS Anabolic & No B.S. 6-Pack ** We are offering them both for the low price of $59.99, which is a savings of $114! ** Mind Pump #2450: The Smartest Way to Use Protein to Burn Fat

In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin coach three Pump Heads via Zoom. Mind Pump Fit Tip: Here is the ONE strength-building technique NONE of you are doing that is killing your progress. (2:27) The most important thing to consider when training your kids. (18:53) Turbocharge collagen production in your skin with red-light therapy. (27:40) Cluster vs. traditional sets. (29:17) Shout out to Ben Bruno! (33:32) Adam has a gift for numbers. (35:23) Look out for parasites! (38:10) The grossest thing you have dealt with as a parent. (41:14) The ultimate scam artist. (47:29) GHK-Cu benefits the skin. (50:55) #ListenerLive question #1 – Are my workouts too long? I am averaging 2 hours. (54:04) #ListenerLive question #2 – You guys always talk about ‘muscle memory’. Is there ‘fat’ memory? Would that explain weight gain and how easily people gain weight back? (1:06:51) #ListenerLive question #3 – How would you help someone lose over 100lbs and get absolutely jacked? (1:14:3

Ranking the Top 5 Techniques to Maximize Chest Gains and Growth Ranking the Top 5 Techniques to Maximize Chest Gains and Growth. (1:18) Fight the negative portion PROPERLY. (1:34) Drive hands together on all chest presses. (8:33) Focus on the stretch on all fly movements. (12:14) Rotate palms down for max squeeze. (15:03) When putting your chest workout together, go in this order: upper, middle, lower, isolation. (17:03) How would you rank them? (21:35) Questions: Does a big bench press equal a big chest? (24:12) How many sets per week should I do for the chest? (26:56) Should women worry about chest training? (31:10) Are pushups a good chest exercise? (34:08) Any chest training advice for those with shoulder pain? (36:41) Can you please compare dumbbells vs barbells vs machines for the chest? (39:40) Related Links/Products Mentioned Visit State & Liberty for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! ** Mention Mind Pump when you do a consultation to get the free $100 gif

Mind Pump Fit Tip: Don’t get that surgery!!! You could be making a huge mistake! Consider and listen to these 4 factors to make a better decision. (1:51) Static stretching combined with Brain.fm. (23:57) TVs look A LOT different these days. (28:30) The importance and value of maintaining exercise as you age. (29:16) Life expectancy trends of different countries. (31:35) Addressing the viral GLP-1 fear tactics. (33:46) The powerful tool of having coaches in your corner. (43:19) What’s more interesting than people? (44:32) The evolution of gyms. (48:16) Justin’s a workhorse. (51:02) #ListenerLive question #1 – I’m stuck in this 4-day split routine and not seeing the results I want. Any advice on how to bust out of this rut? (57:12) #ListenerLive question #2 – I am not seeing the physical results I’d like to after turning 40. Any advice on how to get out of this dad bod? (1:18:45) #ListenerLive question #3 – Any wisdom you guys can offer on the next steps in my own training and coaching

Mind Pump Fit Tip: The pros and cons of group fitness coaching. (2:05) How much exercise do you really need to build muscle? (23:50) Sleep’s impact on an athlete’s performance. (28:31) Big Food vs. GLP-1s. (37:04) Don’t fall for this scam. (46:40) An Eastern medicine approach to avoid waking up in the middle of the night. (48:43) What prevents child predators? (53:39) #Quah question #1 – You guys are always giving great advice on fat loss, but can we get some rapid-fire tips for the hard gainers? (56:01) #Quah question #2 – How do I tell if a coach is worth the investment if the only option is online? (1:01:36) #Quah question #3 – I've seen lots of ads for beef organ supplements for women. Is that something good for females? And if so, what is a good reputable company to go through? (1:03:55) #Quah question #4 – What's your all-time favorite exercise to perform? (1:06:29) Related Links/Products Mentioned Visit Legion Athletics for the exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! ** Code

The 5 Secret Advantages of Old Experienced Lifters The 5 Secret Advantages of Old Experienced Lifters. (1:34) #1 - You can get the same or better results with lighter weight. (1:54) #2 - Muscle memory. (10:32) #3 - Keeping muscle requires far less work. (18:28) #4 - The difference between you and your peers becomes massive. (24:22) #5 - You know your body. (30:15) Questions: Can new/older lifters build muscle like younger lifters? (35:54) At what age should someone stop lifting heavy? (38:51) Are machines better for older lifters? (42:39) How should an older lifter eat? (45:33) What are the best supplements for older lifters? (47:00) Related Links/Products Mentioned Visit Meal One by Kreatures of Habit for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! ** 25% off your first purchase sitewide! Discount Auto-apply at checkout! ** Special Promotion: MAPS 40+ 50% off! ** Code HALFOFF at checkout. ** Mind Pump #1932: Lifting Heavy Vs. Lifting Light Building Muscle with Adam Schafe

In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin coach three Pump Heads via Zoom. Mind Pump Fit Tip: The downfall of the fitness industry: DON’T listen to people who do these three things. (2:34) The #1 benefit of personal training. (23:19) Introducing MAPS Transformation. (27:27) Why is poor sleep so common? (32:39) The flaw in the recent Jeff Nippard strict vs. cheat curl study. (39:02) How some people value how they look more than the way they perform. (41:26) The recent cultural shift to patriotism. (46:30) Why pure CBD sucks. (52:08) #ListenerLive question #1 – How do I maximize muscle gain 11 months before my next competition? (56:36) #ListenerLive question #2 – Do you have any suggestions for people working through your MAPS programs who experience chronic pain? (1:11:41) #ListenerLive question #3 – How do I know if I'm training to failure or not? (1:19:17) Related Links/Products Mentioned Ask a question to Mind Pump, live! Email: live@mindpumpmedia.com Visit Eigh

If Someone Wants to Go from Dad Bod to Fit at 40, What Are the First 7 Steps They Should Take? If someone wants to go from dad bod to fit at 40, what are the first 7 steps they should take? #1 - Lift weights. (1:08) #2 - Eat ONLY real food. (6:11) #3 - Eat protein first. (8:20) #4 - Eat veggies second for every meal. (13:18) #5 - Get consistent sleep. (16:37) #6 - Check hormones. (19:38) #7 - Ignore scale and mirror, focus on health and performance. (23:25) Questions (Diet, Training, & Lifestyle):  How do I build a simple meal plan that helps me lose fat without feeling like I’m starving all the time? (26:06) Do I need to completely cut out beer and junk food, or is there a way to enjoy them in moderation? (29:32) What’s the best workout plan for someone in their 40s who hasn’t exercised regularly in years? (32:50) How often should I train each week to lose fat and build muscle without overdoing it? (34:31) Should I be lifting heavy weights at 40, or is it safer to stick with b