1218: How a Poor Muscle Connection Impacts Muscle Growth, Ways to Relieve Joint Pain, When to Take a Diet Break & MORE

In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about chronic joint pain, whether you can build muscles you can't connect to, thoughts on the carnivore diet, and how often you should take diet breaks. Why is Sal consuming black ant powder? (5:23) Adam recommends SUPPS: The Movie on Amazon Prime Video. (9:37) Protein powders and their quality throughout the years. (17:22) Trigger sessions 101: The lost universal training technique. (23:06) Gaining knowledge from Russian training techniques. (27:51) Mind Pump on the season premiere of The Biggest Loser and the brilliant marketing of Planet Fitness. (28:53) The origin story of the ‘Allstate Mayhem’ campaign. (44:56) The growing trend of demonizing protein. (48:28) #Quah question #1 – My joints always seem to be hurting. I work out 4-5 times a day, take fish oil and stay hydrated throughout the day. Am I doing something wrong? (54:10) #Quah question #2 – Can you build muscles you can't connect to? (1:03:18) #Quah question #3 – What are your thoughts on the carnivore diet and how long do you run it? (1:09:41) #Quah question #4 - How often you should take diet breaks and how long should they last? (1:16:16) Related Links/Products Mentioned January Promotion: MAPS HIIT ½ off! **Code “HIIT50” at checkout** Premium Black Ant Extract - Benefits The Digestive System‎ SUPPS: The Movie Director's Cut - Amazon.com Visit Organifi for the exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Code “mindpump” at checkout** MAPS Fitness Anabolic – Mind Pump Rubberbanditz Resistance Band Set How Allstate's Mayhem brought carnage and humor to insurance marketing HOW HIGH-PROTEIN DIETS COULD INCREASE HEART ATTACK RISK Prime Bundle | MAPS Fitness Products - Mind Pump Are you taking too much anti-inflammatory medication? Mind Pump Free Resources People Mentioned Pavel Tsatsouline Erica ⬇️ 150 Lbs SW: 322 Lbs (@ericafitlove)  Instagram Steve Cook (@stevecook)  Instagram Mikhaila Peterson (@mikhailapeterson)  Instagram