2428: The Best Ways to Test Body Fat Percentage, the Benefits of Avoiding TV Prior to Sleep, Adjusting Your Training When Using a GLP-1 & More

In this episode Sal, Adam & Justin speak with the Glute Guy, Bret Contreras. His strategy for not charging his clients. (2:30) The creation of the 'glute guy'. (10:04) The fabrication of a study. (16:15) Breaking down the recent study on hip thrusts and barbell squats eliciting similar muscle hypertrophy. (33:27) The benefits of the sumo deadlift for building the butt. (50:28) Respecting integrity over clicks in the fitness industry. (58:13) Your knowledge is a pie chart. (1:04:57) The wisdom from the older generations. (1:09:00) Hitting PRs and getting stronger in the process. (1:15:43) Using the incline bench to build the chest. (1:19:06) His take on isometric training for building muscle. (1:20:45) You're missing out if you're myopic. (1:29:08) The lost wisdom of old-timey athletes. (1:47:25) How much training is necessary to maintain muscle and strength? (1:51:24) His annoyance with the current state of social media. (2:00:30) Related Links/Products Mentioned Visit Seed for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Promo code MINDPUMP at checkout for 30% off your first month's supply of Seed's DS-01® Daily Synbiotic** "Visit ZBiotics for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! Promo code MINDPUMP23 at checkout for 15% off your first order!" September Promotion: MAPS Symmetry | RGB Bundle 50% off! **Code SEPTEMBER50 at checkout** BC Strength - The world's best glute training products by Bret 'Glute Guy' Contreras Hip thrust and back squat training elicit similar gluteus muscle hypertrophy and transfer similarly to the deadlift THIS Is The BEST Side Butt Exercise! Effect of 8 weeks of free-weight and machine-based strength training on strength and power performance Will Flexing make you Bigger? Posing for Muscle Growth Positions of Flexion and the Rep-Range-Overlap Technique MAPS Old Time Strength Muscle Fiber Splitting Is a Physiological Response to Extreme Loading in Animals How Much Training is Necessary to Maintain Strength and Muscle? Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources Featured Guest/People Mentioned Bret Contreras PhD (@bretcontreras1) Instagram Brad Schoenfeld, PhD (@bradschoenfeldphd) Instagram Paul Carter | Hypertrophy | Education (@liftrunbang1) Instagram Layne Norton, Ph.D. (@biolayne) Instagram Joe DeFranco (@defrancosgym) Instagram Ben Pakulski (@bpakfitness) Instagram Chris Beardsley (@chrisabeardsley) Instagram Andy Galpin (@drandygalpin) Instagram

4 Sep 20232h 7min

In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin coach four Pump Heads via Zoom. Email live@mindpumpmedia.com if you want to be considered to ask your question on the show. Danica Patrick is a fan of Mind Pump! (18:36) Finding purpose and scaling out. (23:02) Going down the Lego rabbit hole. (28:38) The guy's new favorite item from Vuori. (34:33) The summer COVID surge. (35:30) A big red flag in Mind Pump's backyard. (39:02) The importance of sodium for a person consuming an unprocessed diet. (41:48) Fun Facts with Justin: Robert the Doll. (45:24) Shout out to Danica Patrick. (48:45) #ListenerLive question #1 - What is the best approach and way to train post-partum? (50:00) #ListenerLive question #2 - What's a realistic rate of progression to hit specific numbers I'm aiming for? (1:04:01) #ListenerLive question #3 - What are the best exercises to build your butt? (1:18:11) #ListenerLive question #4 - What's the best way to approach a deload week? (1:30:44) Related Links/Products Mentioned Ask a question to Mind Pump, live! Email: live@mindpumpmedia.com Visit Vuori Clothing for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! For a limited time only, Mind Pump listeners get a free LMNT Sample Pack with any purchase: Visit DrinkLMNT.com/MindPump September Promotion: MAPS Symmetry | RGB Bundle 50% off! **Code SEPTEMBER50 at checkout** Mind Pump #1922: Fatphobia & Other Lies That Are Keeping You Fat, Unhealthy & Sick Paper drinking straws may be harmful and may not be better for the environment than plastic versions Danica Patrick Pretty Intense Podcast with Sal Watch At Home With The Furys | Netflix Official Site Die With Zero: Getting All You Can from Your Money and Your Life – Book by Bill Perkins From Strength to Strength: Finding Success, Happiness, and Deep Purpose in the Second Half of Life – Book by Arthur C. Brooks Complete guide to Super Nintendo World at Universal Studios Hollywood House Republicans raise alarm over illegal China lab that researched COVID in California Robert The Doll, The Toy That's Haunted Key West For 100 Years Visit Eight Sleep for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump Listeners! **Save $150 on the Pod Cover.** Mind Pump #1882: How To Safely Train After Having A Baby MAPS Old Time Strength Is it Harder to Put on Muscle as You Age? - Mind Pump Blog Mind Pump #2065: Glute Masterclass Mind Pump #1785: Why Most Women Fail At Developing Their Butt Comparison of muscle hypertrophy following 6-month of continuous and periodic strength training Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources People Mentioned Danica Patrick (@danicapatrick) Instagram Arthur Brooks (@arthurcbrooks) Instagram Mark Wahlberg (@markwahlberg) Instagram Bret Contreras PhD (@bretcontreras1) Instagram

2 Sep 20231h 44min

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: STOP talking about your genetics and ACCEPT the things you CAN control. (2:01) Why things that come easy for you isn't a better life. (11:45) Challenging moments as a father. (15:09) How our parents were working with what they had. (24:06) The Mind Pump X State & Liberty giveaway! (33:40) The untold brilliance of Victor Conte. (39:54) Can Disney potentially lose the copyright to Mickey Mouse?! (45:04) The euphoric feeling from the Peak Performance stack from Organifi. (50:32) The search for the Loch Ness Monster. (56:33) Shout out to the Scranton Stranglers. (59:40) #Quah question #1 - Favorite exercise and drills to activate your glutes? (1:01:37) #Quah question #2 - What tips and advice do you have for the behind-the-head barbell shoulder press? (1:05:25) #Quah question #3 - Which of your programs is suited to perform during pregnancy? (1:12:24) #Quah question #4 - How do you train yourself on the skill of running again? (1:15:59) Related Links/Products Mentioned Visit State & Liberty for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Promo code PUMP10 at checkout for 10% off** Visit Organifi for the exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Promo code MINDPUMP at checkout** August Promotion: MAPS Anabolic Advanced 50% off! **Code AUGUST50 at checkout** Mind Pump #1877: Obesity, It's Not Your Genetics Do Genetics Play A Role In How Much Muscle You Can Build? - Mind Pump Blog Mind Pump Rentals – Utah Property Watch Untold: Hall of Shame | Netflix Official Site State & Liberty X Mind Pump Giveaway! Disney could soon lose exclusive rights to Mickey Mouse For a limited time only, Mind Pump listeners get a free LMNT Sample Pack with any purchase: Visit DrinkLMNT.com/MindPump Largest Search for Loch Ness Monster is Using Volunteers for Scientific Study of Britain's Largest Lake This Week Visit MASSZYMES by biOptimizers for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Promo code MINDPUMP10 at checkout** Mind Pump #2065: Glute Masterclass Mind Pump #1745: How To Pack On Muscle To Your Lagging/Stubborn Body Parts How To Behind The Neck Press Properly! (ADVANCED LIFTERS ONLY!) Z Press to take Your Shoulder Development to the Next Level Mind Pump #1375: How To Train Before, During & After Pregnancy The Running Revolution: How to Run Faster, Farther, and Injury-Free--for Life Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources People Mentioned Scranton Stranglers (@thescrantonstranglersmusic) Instagram Bret Contreras PhD (@bretcontreras1) Instagram Layne Norton, Ph.D. (@biolayne) Instagram

1 Sep 20231h 23min

In this episode Sal, Adam & Justin discuss five ways to encourage friends and family to start working out. Why this is the most challenging thing to do. (1:52) How can I be effective? (6:37) The two challenges that could come up if you don't do this right. (9:22) Five Strategies to Convince Friends & Family to Work Out. #1 - Be the example. (10:19) #2 - Invite them to hang out/work out. (17:16) #3 - Validate them. (24:46) #4 - Invite them over for a cooked meal. (33:06) #5 - Talk about your challenges around fitness. (38:01) Related Links/Products Mentioned Visit PRx Performance for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! August Promotion: MAPS Anabolic Advanced 50% off! **Code AUGUST50 at checkout** Mind Pump #1712: How To Get A Friend Or Family Member Started With Resistance Training Mind Pump #1385: How To Start Your Fitness & Fat Loss Journey Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources People Mentioned Jordan Peterson (@jordan.b.peterson) Instagram

31 Aug 202343min

In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin coach four Pump Heads via Zoom. Email live@mindpumpmedia.com if you want to be considered to ask your question on the show.

30 Aug 20231h 49min

Why PRs are awesome to aim for, why you should chase them, but how to do it the RIGHT way! (1:33) The dark side of PR culture. (3:21) What a healthy relationship with PRs looks like. (5:31) The benefits of chasing performance-based goals over aesthetic goals. (6:27) Why PRs are great. (9:19) When PRs go bad. (20:54) Best PR types. (31:45) Challenge yourself today with MAPS Old Time Strength. (44:33) Related Links/Products Mentioned Mind Pump Listeners can take advantage of this 50% OFF offer from Equi.Life and get their own at-home glyphosate toxicity test kit here today! Special Launch Promotion: MAPS Old Time Strength for $80 Off (Retail $177, Includes 2 eBooks: Forgotten Muscle & Strength Building Secrets, PLUS Jay Campbell's Living a Fully Optimized Life. 30 Day money back guarantee // Ends Sunday, August 27th. **Code OLD80 at checkout** August Promotion: MAPS Anabolic Advanced 50% off! **Code AUGUST50 at checkout** Stop Working Out And Start Practicing – Mind Pump Blog Exercise For More Than Just Aesthetics – Mind Pump Blog How Phasing Your Workouts Leads to Consistent Plateau Free Workouts – Mind Pump Blog Mind Pump #2142: Maximum Strength, Stamina & Grit: The 3 Components Of Strength Mind Pump #2145: Forgotten Muscle & Strength Building Secrets Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources

28 Aug 202350min

In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin coach four Pump Heads via Zoom. Email live@mindpumpmedia.com if you want to be considered to ask your question on the show. Mind Pump Fit Tip: Creatine is probably the healthiest supplement you can take. (2:02) A.I. is now creating the playbook to make free valuable products. (14:41) At what point will the guys have to sell or patent their likeness? (22:32) Speculating on the potential return of masks and lockdowns. (28:30) Sal latest ketamine therapy experience. (41:48) Sal's will start needing to hide his Caldera. (45:07) Shout out to Grace Barga. (46:11) #ListenerLive question #1 - Could creatine damage your kidneys? (48:05) #ListenerLive question #2 - Any advice or feedback on hormones, nutrition, and a fitness program? I'm a fit female who has lost her period and is unhappy with my weight. (1:06:43) #ListenerLive question #3 - How do you know how many calories you are supposed to be taking in when you take into consideration your activity level? Do you consume that number of calories on training days as well as rest days? (1:25:08) #ListenerLive question #4 – I wanted to provide some constructive feedback on implementing MAPS Symmetry for high school students and say thank you for the amazing programming. (1:51:25) Related Links/Products Mentioned Ask a question to Mind Pump, live! Email: live@mindpumpmedia.com Visit Vuori Clothing for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! Visit Caldera Lab for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Code MINDPUMP at checkout** Special Launch Promotion: MAPS Old Time Strength for $80 Off (Retail $177, Includes 2 eBooks: Forgotten Muscle & Strength Building Secrets, PLUS Jay Campbell's Living a Fully Optimized Life. 30 Day money back guarantee // Ends Sunday, August 27th. **Code OLD80 at checkout** August Promotion: MAPS Anabolic Advanced 50% off! **Code AUGUST50 at checkout** New Study Finds Dietary Creatine Associated with Reduced Cancer Risk The IRS Is Warning Small Business Owners to Watch Out for This Scam Mind Pump #2050: Post Pandemic Trauma: The Medicine Was Worse Than The Disease With Kevin Bass The Mask Mandates Did Nothing. Will Any Lessons Be Learned? Visit Organifi for the exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Promo code MINDPUMP at checkout** MP Holistic Health Mind Pump #1830: Five Steps To Determine Your Ideal Caloric Intake Visit PRx Performance for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! MAPS Symmetry Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources People Mentioned Max Lugavere (@maxlugavere) Instagram Dr. William Seeds (@williamseedsmd) Instagram Tai Lopez (@tailopez) Instagram Kevin Bass (@kevinnbass) Twitter Grace Barga (@gracebarga) Instagram Dr. Stephen Cabral (@stephencabral) Instagram

26 Aug 20232h 2min

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: Sodium is your friend! (2:10) Sal shares his experience sending his son off to college. (10:54) The growing wealth gap in this country. (22:18) Big business loves regulations. (34:07) The challenge numbers are already coming in for the latest MAPS Program, Old Time Strength. (40:50) The Monterey Zoo, the Bay Area's hidden gem. (44:44) Mind Pump's Butcher Box staples. (53:46) Shout out to the Monterey Zoo. (55:51) #Quah question #1 - If I don't care how long it takes for me to reach my weight loss goals (-15lbs of fat), how long should my cut/reverse diet cycles be? (57:00) #Quah question #2 - I know you mention eating whole foods which is something I strive for and tell my clients to aim for. However, it feels like this then causes categories of food to be eliminated. (Ex. - gluten, bread, pasta flour - Not wholefoods. Same with Dairy.) What falls under the umbrella of "whole" natural foods according to you guys? (1:00:42) #Quah question #3 - Can you mix creatine in with things ahead of time, such as in your overnight oats? (1:07:07) #Quah question #4 - Adam once said in a very old episode that he thinks marriage should be a lease, where each partner agrees to renew their contract every few years. I was wondering if his thoughts have changed now that he is married? (1:09:45) 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 Visit Butcher Box for this month's exclusive Mind Pump offer! Special Launch Promotion: MAPS Old Time Strength for $80 Off (Retail $177, Includes 2 eBooks: Forgotten Muscle & Strength Building Secrets, PLUS Jay Campbell's Living a Fully Optimized Life. 30 Day money back guarantee // Ends Sunday, August 27th. **Code OLD80 at checkout** August Promotion: MAPS Anabolic Advanced 50% off! **Code AUGUST50 at checkout** The Surprising Benefits of Salt for Strength Athletes | BarBend Watch At Home With The Furys | Netflix Official Site All-In Podcast - E142: "Rich Men North of Richmond" hits #1, upward mobility, real estate capital crunch, Trump RICO Vivek Ramaswamy | Club Random with Bill Maher - YouTube Painkiller - Netflix Telemarketers | Official Website for the HBO Original Mind Pump #2145: Forgotten Muscle & Strength Building Secrets Monterey Zoo | Monterey's Newest Adventure Watch Tiger 24 | Netflix Visit Seed for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Promo code MINDPUMP at checkout for 30% off your first month's supply of Seed's DS-01® Daily Synbiotic** New Study Finds Dietary Creatine Associated with Reduced Cancer Risk Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources People Mentioned Monterey Zoo (@montereyzoo) Instagram

25 Aug 20231h 25min