1769: Ways to Tell if Overtraining Is Killing Your Gains, the Importance of Lifting Form, How to Determine if a Double Split Routine Is Right for You & More (Listener Live Coaching)

In this episode Sal, Adam & Justin speak with iconic fitness influencer Steve Cook. Being in the right place at the right time. Steve's origin story and how he got into the fitness industry. (2:05) Being in a good space yourself to find that right person. (12:40) His start in male physique competitions and dealing with the politics involved. (14:16) The massive role genetics play. (27:36) Starting his vlog and when his business started taking off. (30:28) The apple sauce and peas & carrots of social media. (34:42) His experience working on the Biggest Loser. (38:02) Finding himself in a rebranding phase and examining his life during the pandemic. (52:19) Future fatherhood, being aligned with your partner and potentially leaving the country. (1:02:08) Why so much of health is community. (1:09:45) Have his views on health & fitness changed post-COVID? (1:13:18) The evolution of his training. (1:14:21) Why he has no problem NOT posting. (1:16:01) The journey behind creating the Fitness Culture App. (1:17:20) From LA to St. George. (1:23:00) The most misunderstood thing about him. (1:25:05) Did insecurities drive him to the gym? (1:26:08) What traits from his dad will he transfer to his kids? (1:27:18) His relationship with money and the challenge of people-pleasing. (1:29:33) Enjoy the process. (1:32:54) Related Links/Products Mentioned For a limited time only, Mind Pump listeners get a free LMNT Sample Pack with any purchase: Visit DrinkLMNT.com/MindPump May Promotion: MAPS Prime or MAPS Prime Pro or the Prime Bundle 50% off! **Code MAY50 at checkout** Fitness Culture Training App by Steve Cook SHAYTARDS - YouTube Tony Dungy Books Watch Killer Sally | Netflix Official Site Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources Featured Guest/People Mentioned Steve Cook (@stevecook) Instagram Jeremy L. Buendia (@jeremy_buendia) Instagram Shay Butler (@shaycarl) Instagram Casey Neistat (@Casey) Twitter Ben Greenfield (@bengreenfieldfitness) Instagram Andrew Huberman, Ph.D. (@hubermanlab) Instagram Tony Dungy (@TonyDungy) Twitter Hafþór Júlíus Björnsson (@thorbjornsson) Instagram

1 Kesä 20231h 36min

In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin coach four Pump Heads via Zoom. Mind Pump Fit Tip: How you ENJOY the workout is just as IMPORTANT as the workout itself. (1:59) Does your DNA determine what exercise program is right for you? (10:04) The average facetime spent with your child. (20:44) Giving your child space to create. (30:35) Zuckerberg is a sore loser. (36:18) Flow as an evolutionary trait. (40:47) A hack to get morning sunlight. (49:39) Most CBD products are garbage. Do your research! (51:13) Shout out to Never Split the Difference, book by Chris Voss. (54:55) #Listener Live question #1 – What focus/intention should I be doing with MAPS 15 Advanced to get the best bang for my buck? (56:18) #Listener Live question #2 – Which program do you feel fits best with putting Olympic style weightlifting (snatch, clean, jerk, etc.)? (1:02:57) #Listener Live question #3 – I'm wondering what you guys used to do during your spilt shifts as a personal trainer and if you have any tips on how to keep your protein intake high? (1:10:52) #Listener Live question #4 – How do you transition from one program to the next? (1:22:10) Related Links/Products Mentioned Ask a question to Mind Pump, live! Email: live@mindpumpmedia.com Visit NED for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! May Promotion: MAPS Prime or MAPS Prime Pro or the Prime Bundle 50% off! **Code MAY50 at checkout** 30 Days of Coaching | Mind Pump Media Day 1 - Fitness & Mobility Program - 30 Days of Training (MIND PUMP) SelfDecode | DNA Testing for Health & Ancestry American families spend just 37 minutes of quality time together per day, survey finds Watch Mark Zuckerberg argue with referee following 'loss' at first Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu competition Mind Pump #442: Steven Kotler- Shortcut Success & Lead A Richer Life By Using The Techniques Of Navy SEALs, Silicon Valley Executives & Maverick Scientists Stealing Fire: How Silicon Valley, the Navy SEALs, and Maverick Scientists Are Revolutionizing the Way We Live and Work – Book by Steven Kotler and Jamie Wheal Never Split the Difference: Negotiating As If Your Life Depended On It – Book by Chris Voss Visit Sleep Breakthrough by biOptimizers for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Promo code MINDPUMP10 at checkout** MAPS 15 Minutes Mind Pump #1925: How To Build A Great Physique In 15 Minutes A Day MAPS Fitness Performance Mind Pump #1240: The Muscle Building & Fat Burning Effects Of Oly Lifting With Sonny Webster MAPS Bands MP Holistic Health How Phasing Your Workouts Leads to Consistent Plateau Free Workouts Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources People Mentioned Mind Pump (@mindpumpmedia) Instagram Steven Kotler (@stevenkotler) Instagram Paul Chek (@paul.chek) Instagram

31 Touko 20231h 33min

In this episode Sal, Adam & Justin cover everything you need to know to build an amazing 6-pack and a strong core. When it comes to aesthetics, one muscle almost always tops the list for both men and women. These are the muscles of the core: The abs, the obliques, and the transversus abdominis. (1:53) The muscles and actions of the core muscles. (6:43) #1 - The Abs, their attachments, and common myths. (10:11) Best developing exercises: Hip flexor deactivators, Physioball crunches, reverse crunches, and leg raises. #2 - Obliques, their attachments, and common myths. (17:55) Best developing exercises: Cable chops and twisting sit-ups. #3 - Transversus abdominis, their attachments, and common myths. (24:08) Best developing exercises: Vacuums. Stabilizing movements (for the whole core): Planks, counter-rotation movements, and heavy walking movements. (30:50) How to prioritize your core muscles in your programming? (33:10) Related Links/Products Mentioned For Mind Pump listeners only, Dr. Cabral is offering a Buy 1 + Get 1 for the EquiLife Omega-3 Support soft gels. Boost your brain, heart, recovery, and much more with this limited-time Buy 1 Get 1 Free offer! LAUNCH SPECIAL: MAPS Bands, Retail for $97, with $30 off during the launch. The public price is $67. Includes 2 E-Books: Bonus #1: Ultimate Bodyweight Training Guide (Retail: $47), Bonus #2: Quick Meals for Health; Fitness (Retail: $47). Money back guarantee, Ends Sunday, May 28th. **Coupon Code BANDS30 at checkout** May Promotion: MAPS Prime or MAPS Prime Pro or the Prime Bundle 50% off! **Code MAY50 at checkout** Hip Flexor Deactivators- Do these first to maximize your Ab development Killer Ab Exercise- The Physio Ball Crunch - YouTube Reverse Crunch Build An Amazing Midsection with the Side Wood Chop - YouTube Shrink Your Waist with Stomach Vacuums | MIND PUMP How To Do A Stomach Vacuum - Train Your Transverse Abdominis How to Do a Cat Cow Pose for Energy | Yoga The Active Plank- An 6-Pack Building Powerhouse - YouTube Add Size to Your Traps with Farmer Walks - YouTube How To Overhead Press with Kettlebells | Mind Pump - YouTube No BS 6-Pack Abs | MAPS Fitness Products **Coupon code NOBS50 for 50% off** Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources

29 Touko 202336min

In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin coach four Pump Heads via Zoom. Mind Pump Fit Tip: If you're trying to lose body fat, you're better off BUILDING than trying to burn. (2:27) Kreatures of Habit 'no-bake' cookies. (10:33) How to develop better associations with healthier foods and drinks. (13:36) The crave ability of carbonated drinks. (19:06) How testosterone boosters work and the myths surrounding taking them. (27:40) The origins of the 'whipping boy'. (35:57) Mind Pump goes dark. (41:50) Lawsuits and settlements. (48:53) Missing out on quality time with your kids. (53:22) Caldera works! (59:57) Shout out to Jesse Conrad. (1:01:40) #Listener Live question #1 - What advice do you have for me to feel the pump in isolated muscles and groups while keeping in mind my hypermobile joints? (1:03:47) #Listener Live question #2 - How can I achieve the hourglass figure? (1:12:37) #Listener Live question #3 – What things can I do to help with prolonged quad fatigue? (1:22:13) #Listener Live question #4 – How do you maintain growth and fitness doing manual labor? (1:34:52) Related Links/Products Mentioned Ask a question to Mind Pump, live! Email: live@mindpumpmedia.com Visit Kreatures of Habit: Meal One for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Code MP25 at checkout** Visit Caldera Lab for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Code MINDPUMP at checkout** LAUNCH SPECIAL: MAPS Bands, Retail for $97, with $30 off during the launch. The public price is $67. Includes 2 E-Books: Bonus #1: Ultimate Bodyweight Training Guide (Retail: $47), Bonus #2: Quick Meals for Health & Fitness (Retail: $47). Money back guarantee, Ends Sunday, May 28th. **Coupon Code BANDS30 at checkout** May Promotion: MAPS Prime or MAPS Prime Pro or the Prime Bundle 50% off! **Code MAY50 at checkout** Mind Pump #1057: How To Get Stronger For Fat Loss & Muscle Building Mind Pump #1915: How To Re-Ignite Your Metabolism How To Increase Sensitivity And Density Of The Androgen Receptors? Mind Pump gives away free bloodwork to four lucky people a month! TRANSCEND your health goals! Mind Pump Hormones Facebook Private Forum Whipping boy - Wikipedia Devastating floods in Italy claim lives and leave thousands homeless European Union fines Meta $1.3 billion for violating privacy laws : NPR Visit Organifi for the exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Promo code MINDPUMP at checkout** Why Your Tempo Matters When You Workout! – Mind Pump TV MAPS Symmetry Mind Pump #1237: Why Most Group Exercise Classes Suck Reverse Dieting 101 MAPS Aesthetic Mind Pump #1647: Ten Female Fitness Lies Mind Pump #2020: The Truth About Inflammation With Dr. Stephen Cabral For a limited time only, Mind Pump listeners get a free LMNT Sample Pack with any purchase: Visit DrinkLMNT.com/MindPump MP Holistic Health Visit Seed for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Promo code MINDPUMP at checkout for 25% off your first month's supply of Seed's DS-01® Daily Synbiotic** MAPS 15 Minutes Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources People Mentioned Sean Whalen (@seanwwhalen) Instagram Jesse Conrad (@jessejconrad) Instagram Dr. Stephen Cabral (@stephencabral) Instagram

27 Touko 20231h 49min

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: Consistency BEATS hard! (2:11) Take the MAPS leap for $5 a month! (5:30) Did scientists accidentally create an anti-addiction drug? (9:08) Nature is messed up. (19:09) Is this the future of inside trading? (23:19) The pros/cons of AI regulation. (25:02) The top causes of death for bodybuilders. (30:50) Video killed the radio star. (35:12) Kids say the darndest things. (39:32) Parent hacks with managing screen time. (43:33) When you know you are a boomer. (48:27) Why eating grass-fed vs. grain fed meat may lower your inflammation levels.(54:29) Vuori is EVERYWHERE! (57:09) Here's why bands DO NOT cause as much muscle damage as other forms of training. (58:32) Shout out to the Mind Pump Newsletter. (59:54) #Quah question #1 - Can you use light weights (instead of bands) for trigger sessions? (1:01:32) #Quah question #2 - While in a cut, is it better to hit your protein for the day or stay within your calories? (1:03:59) #Quah question #3 - Can you increase strength but not muscle mass? Likewise, is it possible to gain muscle in one body part and lose muscle in others? A recent dexa showed I lost muscle in my trunk but gained elsewhere. Does not make sense to me. (1:08:07) #Quah question #4 - Are you better off running a mile a day or 3-5 miles a couple times a week? (without having any race goals, only leisure) Which would be more beneficial for cardiovascular health and lower impact on joints? (1:11:01) Related Links/Products Mentioned Visit Butcher Box for this month's exclusive Mind Pump offer! Visit Vuori Clothing for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! LAUNCH SPECIAL: MAPS Bands, Retail for $97, with $30 off during the launch. The public price is $67. Includes 2 E-Books: Bonus #1: Ultimate Bodyweight Training Guide (Retail: $47), Bonus #2: Quick Meals for Health; Fitness (Retail: $47). Money back guarantee, Ends Sunday, May 28th. **Coupon Code BANDS30 at checkout** May Promotion: MAPS Prime or MAPS Prime Pro or the Prime Bundle 50% off! **Code MAY50 at checkout** Mind Pump #2052: Chalene Johnson: Female Fitness Mogul Could Ozempic Also Be an Anti-addiction Drug? - The Atlantic Mind Pump #2017: The Best Peptides For Fat Loss With Dr. William Seeds Mind Pump gives away free bloodwork to four lucky people a month! TRANSCEND your goals! Mind Pump Hormones Facebook Private Forum A restaurant in Maine is trying to get its lobsters high | Mashable Fake viral images of an explosion at the Pentagon were probably created by AI Sam Altman: CEO of OpenAI calls for US to regulate artificial intelligence 12 Statistics About The Leading Bodybuilder Causes Of Death MIDWESTLAWNCAREDADSWHOSMASHBREWS (EGG EGGLY)-Bilmuri Year of The Ox I, take me, to love forever: Some women are marrying themselves, complete with white dresses, cakes, and lavish parties Mind Pump #2020: The Truth About Inflammation With Dr. Stephen Cabral Food, We Need To Talk Mind Pump #2080: Get Jacked With Bands! Mind Pump Newsletter Visit The Cold Plunge for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump Listeners! **Promo code MINDPUMP at checkout for $150 off your order** Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources People Mentioned Chalene Johnson (@chalenejohnson) Instagram Mind Pump (@mindpumpmedia) Instagram Nature Is Metal (@natureismetal) Instagram Jon Call (@jujimufu) Instagram Harry Mack (@harrymack) Instagram Dr. Stephen Cabral (@stephencabral) Instagram 𝔽𝕆𝕆𝔻 𝕎𝔼 ℕ𝔼𝔼𝔻 𝕋𝕆 𝕋𝔸𝕃𝕂 (@foodweneedtotalk) Instagram

26 Touko 20231h 14min

In this episode Sal, Adam & Justin have an in-depth conversation with attorney, banker and real estate investor Chris Naghibi about the state of banks and the economy. Chris's "lazy moron" journey into the career he has now. (1:58) What role do 'rules & regulations' play in some of these economic crises? (17:57) Successful, but not stress-tested. (25:44) What is a "run on the bank" and why is it so dangerous? (32:00) Inflation's comparison to losing body fat. (44:16) Why in order to win you have to be an extremist. (48:38) The impacts of institutional buying. (51:38) His thoughts on long/short-term leases. (57:35) How do these interest rate hikes affect banks? (1:03:58) Playing 'political chicken' with the debt ceiling. (1:07:05) Going down the rabbit hole on the future of digital currency. (1:13:02) How retail traders influence the market. (1:18:45) In order to create, we must destroy. The impact of A.I. (1:21:17) Where can you put your money, earn the most, and spend the least? (1:31:50) We are now trying to find ways to give people opportunities they didn't earn. (1:35:40) Changing your idea of investing. (1:39:37) The impacts of hybrid work for society. (1:44:09) Lessons learned from underwriting the wealthy. (1:51:22) DO NOT confuse net worth with success. (2:03:46) How does he wrestle with how his kid will inherit money? (2:08:19) Related Links/Products Mentioned On June 3rd and 4th, the Nutritional Coaching Institute is bringing back their Weekend Level 1 Certification where you'll have the ability to obtain all the course materials over two days so you can get ahead and start earning money twice as fast! LAUNCH SPECIAL: MAPS Bands, Retail for $97, with $30 off during the launch. The public price is $67. Includes 2 E-Books: Bonus #1: Ultimate Bodyweight Training Guide (Retail: $47), Bonus #2: Quick Meals for Health; Fitness (Retail: $47). Money back guarantee, Ends Sunday, May 28th. **Coupon Code BANDS30 at checkout** May Promotion: MAPS Prime or MAPS Prime Pro or the Prime Bundle 50% off! **Code MAY50 at checkout** Welcome To The Higher Standard Forget luxury goods, US shoppers are now using buy-now-pay-later services to pay for groceries SVB collapse: Peter Thiel's role scrutinized as spark of bank run Fractional Reserve Banking: What It Is and How It Works Retail Traders Are Making Risky Bets on Regional Bank Stocks Is the Market Right to Be Concerned About Regional Bank Exposure to Commercial Real Estate? Housing Market Shifts Are Pushing Out the Biggest US Home Buyers Biden and McCarthy say debt limit meeting was productive but it ends without a deal JRE#1980-Michio Kaku No, Biden isn't forcing homebuyers with good credit to pay more than borrowers with bad credit Die With Zero: Getting All You Can from Your Money and Your Life – Book by Bill Perkins Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources Featured Guest/People Mentioned Christopher M. Naghibi (@chrisnaghibi) Instagram Saied M. Omar (@saiedm.omar) Instagram

25 Touko 20232h 19min

In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin coach four Pump Heads via Zoom. Mind Pump Fit Tip: STOP listening to the whey protein peddlers! Collagen protein is ACTUALLY pretty good for you. (3:12) Nobody sits in the daytime! (13:53) All that's interesting featuring Andre the Giant. (17:55) Adam and Sal's experience so far with the Oura Ring. (25:28) Coaching with NutriSense is a game changer! (30:14) Speculating Sports Illustrated target market. (34:35) When do little kids feel most loved? (37:49) The power and pull of games and screen time. (39:40) Everett's first big role. (45:03) MAPS Anabolic Advanced success story. (47:48) Subscribe to Mind Pump on Instagram today! (48:38) Another case against artificial sweeteners. (50:54) Shout out to Amala Ekpunobi. (52:52) #Listener Live question #1 - What can I do for the next 2 months to preserve the muscle mass I have, not lose any more weight, and continue to develop my rear delts? (54:25) #Listener Live question #2 - How do you measure getting stronger outside of just lifting heavier? (1:07:28) #Listener Live question #3 – What level of program would be the best for me 6 months post-partum? (1:16:06) #Listener Live question #4 - What should I be doing for warmups, cool downs, etc.? (1:30:45) Related Links/Products Mentioned Ask a question to Mind Pump, live! Email: live@mindpumpmedia.com Visit Organifi for the exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Promo code MINDPUMP at checkout** Visit NutriSense for the exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Code MINDPUMP at checkout** LAUNCH SPECIAL: MAPS Bands, Retail for $97, with $30 off during the launch. The public price is $67. Includes 2 E-Books: Bonus #1: Ultimate Bodyweight Training Guide (Retail: $47), Bonus #2: Quick Meals for Health; Fitness (Retail: $47). Money back guarantee, Ends Sunday, May 28th. **Coupon Code BANDS30 at checkout** May Promotion: MAPS Prime or MAPS Prime Pro or the Prime Bundle 50% off! **Code MAY50 at checkout** WWE legend Andre the Giant left fellow plane passengers 'gagging' after taking 'world's biggest poo' Andre the Giant Beer Oura Ring Mind Pump #2060: Maximize Fat Loss With Continuous Glucose Monitors: Kara Collier Meet Your SI Swimsuit Cover Model: Martha Stewart - Sports Illustrated WHO warns against artificial sweeteners for weight loss in new guidance Visit NED for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! Grow Your Shoulders With The Rear Delt Cable Fly - YouTube MAPS 15 Minutes Do You Have Back Or Shoulder Pain? YOU NEED TO TRY THIS! | Mind Pump Mind Pump #1057: How To Get Stronger For Fat Loss & Muscle Building MAPS Symmetry Fit Mom Bundle | MAPS Fitness Products Conversation starters – Icebreaker Games | TableTopics MAPS Prime Webinar MAPS Prime Pro Webinar Mind Pump #1530: Why Warm-Ups Are A Waste Of Time Inch Worm Mobility Session - YouTube Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources People Mentioned All That's Interesting (@all_thats_interesting) Instagram DON SALADINO (@donsaladino) Instagram Mind Pump (@mindpumpmedia) Instagram Layne Norton, Ph.D. (@biolayne) Instagram Amala Ekpunobi (@theamalaekpunobi) Instagram Dr. Becky Kennedy | Parenting (@drbeckyatgoodinside) Instagram

24 Touko 20231h 40min

In this episode Sal, Adam & Justin cover seven reasons why bands are a unique way to add variety and build muscle. One of the most effective yet most overlooked tools for building maximum strength, maximum muscle, and mobility in enhancing fat loss are resistance bands! Bands can be quite advanced. (2:26) Bands bad PR and poor application. (4:43) 7 Unique Benefits of Bands. #1 - Strength curve. (14:17) #2 - Constant tension. (17:59) #3 - Encourages controlled negative and good form. (18:55) #4 - Does far less muscle damage. (21:42) #5 - Encourages isometric squeeze. (29:17) #6 - TOTALLY novel. (32:40) #7 - Easy on the joints and low risk of injury. (35:39) Related Links/Products Mentioned LAUNCH SPECIAL: MAPS Bands, Retail for $97, with $30 off during the launch. The public price is $67. Includes 2 E-Books: Bonus #1: Ultimate Bodyweight Training Guide (Retail: $47), Bonus #2: Quick Meals for Health & Fitness (Retail: $47). Money back guarantee, Ends Sunday, May 28th. **Coupon Code BANDS30 at checkout** Visit Joy Mode for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Promo code MINDPUMP at checkout for 20% off your first order** Maximize Muscle Growth & Recovery with Anabolic Triggering Sessions – Mind Pump TV The Most Overlooked Muscle Building Principle - Mind Pump Media Mind Pump #2005: How To Incorporate Isometric Training Into Your Routine Mind Pump #1897: Why Phasing Your Workouts Is So Important & How To Properly Switch It Up Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources

22 Touko 202341min