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

The importance of strong/developed legs when it comes to athletic performance, and less low back/knee pain. (1:26) Start squatting, boost your CNS! (5:55) Strong legs give you better mobility. (9:12) The biggest mistakes when it comes to training legs. (10:34) The muscles of the leg and their functions. #1- Quads. (13:09) #2 – Hamstrings. (15:57) Best exercises for the quads. (16:46) Best exercises for the hamstrings. (26:23) Total volume (sets) and reps recommended when programming. (30:30) Related Links/Products Mentioned Visit Vuori Clothing for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! July Promotion: MAPS Starter | MAPS Starter Bundle 50% off! **Code JULY50 at checkout** Fire up your Central Nervous System to maximize Muscular Adaptation – Mind Pump Blog Mind Pump #1382: Why Everyone Should Squat The ONLY Way You Should Be Doing Lunges! (Build GREAT Legs) – Mind Pump TV The Only Way You Should Be Doing Bulgarian Split Squats! (BUTT GROWTH) Sissy Squat – The forgotten quad building exercise of the pros – Mind Pump TV How To Do The Sled Push The RIGHT Way! (AVOID MISTAKES!) – Mind Pump TV Build Your Hamstrings- How to Properly do Good Mornings MAPS Anabolic Advanced - Mind Pump Media Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources People Mentioned Steve Cook (@stevecook) Instagram Stan "Rhino" Efferding (@stanefferding) Instagram

10 Jul 202337min

In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin coach three Pump Heads via Zoom. Mind Pump Fit Tip: There is ONE way to more than triple your odds of long-term fitness & health success. HIRE a GOOD trainer or coach. (2:33) Recapping the guy's family vacations. (13:22) Settling the squat vs hip thrust debate. (34:14) Elon vs. Zuckerberg, is this really happening? (40:36) Yet another study examines why strength training is the superior form of exercise. (44:59) Shout out to Dr. Jolene Brighten. (55:12) #ListenerLive question #1 – Do you have any guidance on recognizing the signs of overtraining and striking the right balance between pushing myself and getting adequate recovery? (56:19) #ListenerLive question #2 - What mobility drills would you suggest achieving an ass-to-grass squat? (1:08:29) #ListenerLive question #3 - Any advice on how to track calories without overcomplicating everything and get rid of the nutrition rules that I set for myself? (1:17:39) Related Links/Products Mentioned Ask a question to Mind Pump, live! Email: live@mindpumpmedia.com The Nutritional Coaching Institute (NCI) is celebrating its birthday in a big way this year! They are giving away a full-ride scholarship to one lucky individual who will get all the certifications and education needed to create an impact for their clients and the dream career for themselves. To learn more and apply for the scholarship visit here Visit Joovv for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! July Promotion: MAPS Starter | MAPS Starter Bundle 50% off! **Code JULY50 at checkout** Hip thrust and back squat training elicit similar gluteus muscle hypertrophy and transfer similarly to the deadlift George St-Pierre training with Elon Musk The Resistance Training Revolution – Book by Sal Di Stefano Comparing the efficacy of different types of exercise for the treatment and prevention of depression in youths: a systematic review and network meta-analysis - PMC MAPS 15 Minutes Mind Pump #2002: Big Pharma Hates Fit & Healthy People TRANSCEND your goals! Telehealth Provider • Physician Directed GET YOUR PERSONALIZED TREATMENT PLAN! Hormone Replacement Therapy, Cognitive Function, Sleep & Fatigue, Athletic Performance and MORE. Their online process and medical experts make it simple to find out what's right for you. Mind Pump #2010: Seven Reasons Your Workout Isn't Working Adam Schafer's DEEP Squat Mobility Secrets | Behind The Scenes at Mind Pump MAPS Prime Pro Webinar Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources People Mentioned Bret Contreras PhD (@bretcontreras1) Instagram Georges St-Pierre (@georgesstpierre) Instagram Jolene Brighten (@drjolenebrighten) Instagram Steve Cook (@stevecook) Instagram Justin Brink DC (@dr.justinbrink) Instagram Jordan Shallow D.C (@the_muscle_doc) Instagram

8 Jul 20231h 30min

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: One of the absolute BEST foods you can eat for muscle, athletic performance, recovery, and strength is BEEF! (1:58) Sal's Thai massage experience. (12:34) Space tourism is HERE! (24:23) Kim Jong Un's latest crazy leadership move. (33:25) How religion and structure are making a comeback with young men. (34:42) The guy's take on genetic testing. (43:22) Adam's Caldera daily routine. (50:14) Shout out to JP Sears. (55:06) #Quah question #1 - Why am I so sore sometimes and not others? Even with a comparable workout? (56:41) #Quah question #2 - I have a massive imbalance in my hips. In the past, I've hurt my back and right hip several times no matter how I train it seems to always come back. Now, I stretch a pretty good amount and I always warm up. I can still handle the load, but it constantly holds me back, especially on my deadlifts. (1:01:12) #Quah question #3 - When doing dips, how do you adjust body position to focus on the chest or triceps? (1:06:07) #Quah question #4 - What is your opinion on drop sets vs straight sets? (1:08:24) Related Links/Products Mentioned Visit Butcher Box for this month's exclusive Mind Pump offer! Visit Caldera Lab for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Code MINDPUMP at checkout** July Promotion: MAPS Starter | MAPS Starter Bundle 50% off! **Code JULY50 at checkout** Grass-fed vs. Grain-fed photo Virgin Galactic launches commercial flights for space tourists Dictator Kim Jong-un bans suicide in North Korea calling it 'treason' This 11-Year-Old Child Genius is Smarter than Einstein A Genetic Mutation That Can Affect Mental & Physical Health Visit MASSZYMES by biOptimizers for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Promo code MINDPUMP10 at checkout** Sore muscles…what does it mean? - Mind Pump Media MAPS Symmetry Mind Pump #1612: Everything You Need To Know About Sets, Reps & Rest Periods Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources People Mentioned Liver King (@liverking) Instagram Bishop Robert Barron (@bishopbarron) Instagram Jordan Peterson (@jordan.b.peterson) Instagram Dr. Stephen Cabral (@stephencabral) Instagram JP Sears (@awakenwithjp) Instagram Justin Brink DC (@dr.justinbrink) Instagram

7 Jul 20231h 14min

Understanding the true value of exercise and sending the right signals to the body. (1:45) The right amount is the least amount to elicit the most change. (10:52) Is 15 Minutes Enough Time for an Effective Workout? #1 - When the total volume is equated, results are equal. (13:03) #2 - Fatigue is the enemy of strength-building. (15:28) #3 - Frequency benefit: practice. (16:30) #4 - Some exercises are far superior. (22:09) #5 - Diet is what makes you lean regardless. (25:13) How to build and improve consistency. (27:34) Related Links/Products Mentioned Special Promotion: MAPS 15 Minutes 50% off! **Code MFP15 at checkout** Visit MASSZYMES by biOptimizers for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Promo code MINDPUMP10 at checkout** The Breakdown Recovery Trap, Why You Aren't Progressing – Mind Pump Blog Muscle Adaptation vs. Muscle Recovery – Mind Pump Blog How Much Training is Necessary to Maintain Strength and Muscle? Mind Pump #1630: Ten Ways To Break Through A Plateau Mind Pump #2095: How To Smash Through A Strength Plateau Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources

6 Jul 202332min

In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin coach four Pump Heads via Zoom. Mind Pump Fit Tip: The three BEST ways to use electrolytes. (2:31) How an unhealthy diet can affect your sleep. (13:08) Sal's viral tweet explained. (16:05) Lululemon's bad PR move. (24:44) Looking deeper into the Good Samaritan law. (27:42) Digging into cutting research on psychedelics when it comes to therapy and counseling. (36:28) Organifi's Pure makes you feel awesome. (45:31) Shout out to @vanja.moves. (48:39) #ListenerLive question #1 - My goal is just to be healthy and have a healthy body percentage for my age. I started the year with a proper cut and brought my calories down to 2000 from 2400. I recently had a DEXA scan that told me that I was 30% body fat. How can I get to my goal of being at a healthy body fat percentage and am I going about it the right way? (50:03) #ListenerLive question #2 – Is it ok or is it beneficial to adapt the MAPS 15 Minutes programming to other MAPS programs? (1:05:26) #ListenerLive question #3 – With my current programming my back is still sore from deadlifts by the time I get to squat day. There have been multiple times now that I go for my first warm up set of back squats and my back immediately locks up and is in insane pain which cuts my workout short because I can't continue doing squats or any hip hinge movements. Is there something else I could be doing differently to avoid experiencing this so often? (1:12:59) #ListenerLive question #4 – What type of workouts should I try to avoid or focus on when dealing with sciatica pain? (1:19:06) Related Links/Products Mentioned Ask a question to Mind Pump, live! Email: live@mindpumpmedia.com For a limited time only, Mind Pump listeners get a free LMNT Sample Pack with any purchase: Visit DrinkLMNT.com/MindPump Visit Organifi for the exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Promo code MINDPUMP at checkout** July Promotion: MAPS Starter | MAPS Starter Bundle 50% off! **Code JULY50 at checkout** Effects of Sodium Intake on Health and Performance in Endurance and Ultra-Endurance Sports Junk food may impair our deep sleep -- ScienceDaily @mindpumpsal Twitter post on religion Mind Pump #1480: How To Find Peace & Meaning Amid Chaos With Bishop Robert Barron Lululemon stands by decision to fire employees who intervened in robbery "Good Samaritan Law" in California - A Quick Legal Breakdown Mind Pump #2092: How To Cultivate Amazing Relationships With Adam Lane Smith Ketamine Depression Treatment: How It Works, Research, Safety Visit NED for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! Why The Scale Is Not Always The Best Way To Measure Progress – Mind Pump Blog MAPS 15 Minutes MAPS Prime Webinar MAPS Prime Pro Webinar Supine Piriformis Stretch UNLOCK Tight Hips With This Hip Flexor Stretch! - YouTube 90/90 to Pigeon Pose Hip Stretch Progression - YouTube MAPS Symmetry Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources People Mentioned Bishop Robert Barron (@bishopbarron) Instagram Jonathan Pageau (@jonathan.pageau) Instagram Adam | Relationship Psychology (@attachmentadam) Instagram Mobility, Strength & Flexibility (@vanja.moves) Instagram

5 Jul 20231h 31min

Dr. Seeds LIFTS! (2:15) Misusing the concepts to make assumptions that aren't true. (5:05) Semaglutide/GLP-1 Agonist: How do they work? What were they developed for and what are they being used for now? (7:02) Could GLP-1 agonists be anti-addiction drugs? (18:12) Setting someone free through self-belief and behavior change. (29:53) The optimal timeline for results. (33:32) When one pathway is dominated, all the other pathways are neglected. (37:52) Can using too much of these GLP-1 agonists oversaturate your receptors? (40:56) Is there a type of person this isn't for? (44:25) The politics behind Big Pharma. (45:57) GLP-1 agonist, a miracle substance? (51:47) Why you should go through a doctor. (53:31) How and where to start if you are interested in this peptide. (56:27) Related Links/Products Mentioned TRANSCEND your goals! Telehealth Provider • Physician Directed GET YOUR PERSONALIZED TREATMENT PLAN! Hormone Replacement Therapy, Cognitive Function, Sleep & Fatigue, Athletic Performance and MORE. Their online process and medical experts make it simple to find out what's right for you. 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** July Promotion: MAPS Starter | MAPS Starter Bundle 50% off! **Code JULY50 at checkout** What is Ozempic Face? Doctors Explain - TODAY Addressing Commonly Believed Myths About Semaglutide The Discovery of Insulin: An Important Milestone in the History of Medicine Could Ozempic Also Be an Anti-addiction Drug? - The Atlantic GLP-1: Molecular mechanisms and outcomes of a complex signaling system Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources Featured Guest Dr. William Seeds (@williamseedsmd) Instagram Dr. William Seeds | Seeds.md

3 Jul 20231h 3min

In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin coach four Pump Heads via Zoom. Mind Pump Fit Tip: Fitness fanatics! If you want to boost your gains and progress, cut the volume of your training down by a third! (2:03) Sal reviews the peptide tesofensine. (18:31) How red-light therapy works and affects sunburns. (27:13) Why the market repurposes drugs. (30:08) Preparing for Max's 4th birthday party. (34:45) How fast reps can also build muscle. (44:57) Have cravings? Try increasing your sodium intake. (47:48) Shout out to the Founders Podcast. (51:07) #ListenerLive question #1 – How can I start to gain weight again? I'm currently eight months into a three-year bulk and have plateaued. (52:49) #ListenerLive question #2 – I need help and do not know where to go from here. I have lost a substantial amount of weight and now have a flat look. I do not know what to do now to look more muscular and better. (1:15:54) #ListenerLive question #3 – How much should I adjust my caloric intake on days when I lift versus swim (if I am prioritizing building muscle and strength)? (1:29:04) #ListenerLive question #4 – I'd love to do something different, and I am wondering if I can take MAPS Anabolic and make it a 25-minute workout/5-6 days a week? (1:39:25) Related Links/Products Mentioned Ask a question to Mind Pump, live! Email: live@mindpumpmedia.com Visit Joovv 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 June Promotion: MAPS Cardio | Summer Shredded Bundle | Bikini Bundle 50% off! **Code JUNE50 at checkout** MAPS 15 Minutes Mind Pump #2010: Seven Reasons Your Workout Isn't Working How to Become a Successful Personal Trainer TRANSCEND your health goals! Telehealth Provider • Physician Directed GET YOUR PERSONALIZED TREATMENT PLAN! Hormone Replacement Therapy, Cognitive Function, Sleep & Fatigue, Athletic Performance and MORE. Their online process and medical experts make it simple to find out what's right for you. Mind Pump #2097: Peptides That Improve Your Memory & Mental Sharpness With Jay Campbell ‎Founders on Apple Podcasts Visit Butcher Box for this month's exclusive Mind Pump offer! Mind Pump #1485: Ten Life Lessons From Lifting Weights MAPS Symmetry Mind Pump #1830: Five Steps To Determine Your Ideal Caloric Intake Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources People Mentioned David Senra (@FoundersPodcast) Twitter Dr. John Delony (@johndelony) Instagram

1 Jul 20231h 47min

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: The top 3 lower body exercises for people over 40. (1:48) Rediscovering the value of old exercises. (18:47) The twisted media propaganda machine. (22:28) State & Liberty is tailored for athletes. (39:41) Remembering the Iron Sheik. (42:16) Is taxation theft? (48:43) Organifi's Pure feels good. (55:46) Shout out to Jason Khalipa. (57:52) #Quah question #1 - Does strength training really improve bone density? Hearing that may not be true. (59:58) #Quah question #2 - What are your thoughts on programs like "body pump" for getting lean? (1:02:39) #Quah question #3 - Can you take mobility too far? Ex: (@kneesovertoesguy) and (@vanja.moves). (1:05:45) #Quah question #4 - Are there other ways alongside foam rolling and stretching to help release tight muscles? (1:09:42) 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** June Promotion: MAPS Cardio | Summer Shredded Bundle | Bikini Bundle 50% off! **Code JUNE50 at checkout** How to Box Squat to Improve Your Squat Form - YouTube How To Do The Sled Push The RIGHT Way! (AVOID MISTAKES!) How To Do A Barbell Hip Thrust The RIGHT Way! (FIX THIS!!!) How to Trap Bar Deadlift - YouTube The Only Way You Should Be Doing Bulgarian Split Squats! (BUTT GROWTH) The McGill Hip Airplane - YouTube U.S. Podcast Advertising Revenue Study Inside Operation Northwoods, The U.S. Military Plot To Incite A War With Cuba NEGU - Jessie Rees Foundation 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** Mind Pump #1547: The Hidden Benefits Of Lifting Weights Mind Pump #1237: Why Most Group Exercise Classes Suck MAPS Fitness Prime Pro Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources People Mentioned Stan "Rhino" Efferding (@stanefferding) Instagram Dr. John Delony (@johndelony) Instagram RO KNOWS (@ro_knows_wrestling) Instagram Drew Canole (@drewcanole) Instagram Jason Khalipa (@jasonkhalipa) Instagram Ben Patrick (@kneesovertoesguy) Instagram Mobility, Strength & Flexibility (@vanja.moves) Instagram

30 Jun 20231h 14min