1788: Exercises to Build a Thicker Neck, the Muscle Building Benefits of Training to Failure, the Truth About Building Muscle on a Keto Diet & More
In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about exercises that build a thicker neck, the advantages to sometimes going to failure, the best way to keep the butt from shooting up on the deadlift, and building muscles on a keto diet. Mind Pump Fit Tip: The MOST important factor when it comes to your exercises is form and technique. Without it, your workouts are FAR less effective and WAY MORE dangerous. (2:38) Orangetheory’s new clever marketing experiment. (9:01) Where does Mind Pump stand on plastic surgery? (13:20) Justin’s “cursed” art piece. (19:56) Elon Musk is a gangster! (24:10) Adam recommends Undercover Billionaire on Discovery+. (31:05) A bold idea to stall the climate crisis by building better trees. (42:07) New flavor alert from Magic Spoon! (48:40) The guys on Logan Paul’s debut at WWE’s WrestleMania. (50:43) How Sal has been using Organifi’s red and green juice while cutting calories. (57:00) #Quah question #1 - What are some exercises that can build a thicker neck? (1:00:46) #Quah question #2 - Are there advantages to sometimes going to failure? (1:07:44) #Quah question #3 - What’s the best way to keep your butt from shooting up on deadlifts? (1:12:38) #Quah question #4 - Thoughts on bodybuilding and building muscle on a keto diet? (1:16:50) Related Links/Products Mentioned April Promotion: Get MAPS Anywhere, MAPS Prime and Prime Pro all for $99.99! Stop Working Out And Start Practicing – Mind Pump Blog Orangetheory Brings Steve Aoki on as Chief Music Officer Madonna raises eyebrows with "unsettling" TikTok video Elon Musk Buys 9.2% Twitter Shares in Passive Stake; TWTR Stock Rises - Bloomberg Undercover Billionaire | Discovery House passes bill to decriminalize marijuana HumanProgress A Bold Idea to Stall the Climate Crisis—by Building Better Trees Could 7 billion people live in a Texas-sized city? - ZDNet Visit Magic Spoon for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! Logan Paul Breaks Down WWE In-Ring Debut at WrestleMania, Knows He's Good at This Logan Paul walked to ring at WWE WrestleMania with $5M Pokémon card Six Major Automakers Agree to End Gas Car Sales Globally by 2040 Visit Organifi for the exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Promo code “MINDPUMP” at checkout** Visit LivON Labs for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! 3 Tips for Better Muscle Growth – Mind Pump Blog 4 Cues To Improve Your Deadlift With Eugene Teo – Mind Pump TV Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources People Mentioned Steve Aoki (@steveaoki) Instagram Grant Cardone (@grantcardone) Instagram Tony Robbins (@tonyrobbins) Instagram Logan Paul (@loganpaul) Instagram
8 Apr 20221h 21min
1787: Lifting Weights Is Best for Flexibility
In this episode Sal, Adam & Justin detail why lifting weights is a superior way to gain functional flexibility when applied properly. What is functional flexibility? (3:09) The importance of your central nervous system (CNS) in being the governor of your body and assessing risk. (6:29) Ways to lift weights to improve functional flexibility. (15:43) #1 – Train with CONTROL. (16:03) #2 – Train in YOUR fullest range of motion. (20:25) #3 – Strengthen and train your body in ALL different planes. (27:09) #4 – Do correctional and mobility work OFTEN. (33:23) #5 – Do NOT overtrain. (39:49) Related Links/Products Mentioned Visit Paleo Valley for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Promo code “Mindpump15” at checkout for 15% discount** April Promotion: Get MAPS Anywhere, MAPS Prime and Prime Pro all for $99.99! How to Fix Rounded Shoulders (GONE IN 4 STEPS!) | MIND PUMP TV Do You Have Back Or Shoulder Pain? YOU NEED TO TRY THIS! | Mind Pump TV Dunphy Squat- Improve Your Squat with this Secret Exercise – Mind Pump TV 3 Reasons Why You Need to Incorporate Mobility Into Your Workouts – Mind Pump Blog Mind Pump #1142: Nine Signs You Are Overtraining Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources People Mentioned IFBB LEGEND FLEX WHEELER (officialflexwheeler) on Instagram
7 Apr 202245min
1786: What to Do When Weight Loss Stalls, How to Train & Diet to Look Your Best for a Special Event, Exercises for Hand & Wrist Health & More (Listener Live Coaching)
In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin coach four Pump Heads via Zoom. Mind Pump Fit Tip: Food quality matters most in this order: Fats, proteins, and then carbohydrates. (4:17) How the guys are switching up their Butcher Boxes. (15:09) Getting intense with Justin Andrews. (18:35) The NFL is aiming to disrupt the streaming wars. (22:00) Mind Pump’s special talents. (26:19) How Ned’s Mello has dramatically helped Adam’s magnesium deficiency. (30:52) Mind Pump Debates: Is sexual orientation malleable through culture and environment? Or is it genetic? (36:13) Disney is in a pickle over its CEO's latest comments. (41:13) Why Adam is a new fan of Chris Distefano. (48:44) The guys rate Britney Spears’ latest workout. (55:05) #ListenerLive question #1 - What are some of the best exercises to strengthen hands and wrists? (58:32) #ListenerLive question #2 - Any tips or strategies going into “peak week”? (1:07:15) #ListenerLive question #3 - Advice on breaking through a plateau? (1:20:52) #ListenerLive question #4 - How would you structure a fitness routine for troubled middle school kids? (1:31:05) Related Links/Products Mentioned Ask a question to Mind Pump, live! Email: live@mindpumpmedia.com Priming Kit – Mind Pump Store April Promotion: Get MAPS Anywhere, MAPS Prime and Prime Pro all for $99.99! Visit Butcher Box for this month’s exclusive Mind Pump offer! NFL considers creating a streaming service of its own – The Athletic Joseph Pujol, World Famous Farter Mind Pump #1780: Why Blood Tests Are Overrated With Dr. Stephen Cabral Visit NED for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! LGBT Identification in U.S. Ticks Up to 7.1% New Study Finds Genetics Influence LGBTQ Sexuality, But Still No 'Gay Gene' Former Disney CEO Iger On Opposing Florida's 'Don't Say Gay' Bill: It's Not 'Political' Visit Organifi for the exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Promo code “MINDPUMP” at checkout** MAPS O.C.R. MAPS Fitness Anabolic Mind Pump #1630: Ten Ways To Break Through A Plateau How to Undulate Your Calories for Faster Weight Loss & an Improved Metabolism – Mind Pump TV MAPS Fitness Performance MAPS Strong HANDGRIP DYNAMOMETER – Mind Pump Store Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources People Mentioned Dr. Stephen Cabral (@stephencabral) Instagram Chris Distefano (@chrisdcomedy) Instagram Britney Spears (@britneyspears) Instagram
6 Apr 20221h 45min
1785: Why Most Women Fail at Developing Their Butt
In this episode Sal, Adam & Justin cover 5 reasons why women (& men) fail to develop their butt and what to do about it. The evolution of desirable body parts to build. (2:20) How our butt separates us from other primates. (4:01) Why your glute strength is a reflection of your fitness. (6:10) Why Lots of Women Fail at Building Their Butt. (7:14) #1 – Not lifting heavy. (8:10) #2 – Doing the wrong movements or exercises. (15:31) #3 – Not feeding body enough. (21:02) #4 – Lacking the connection to glutes. (27:25) Great priming movements before your train your glutes. (34:07) #5 – Bad workout programming. (36:50) Related Links/Products Mentioned Special Promotion: Butt Builder Bundle 50% off! **Promo Code “BUTT50” at checkout** Visit ZBiotics for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! Mind Pump #1647: Ten Female Fitness Lies Top 3 Misconceptions About Women's Fitness – Mind Pump Blog 3 Best Secrets - How To Make Your Butt Grow (AVOID MISTAKES!) | MIND PUMP Mind Pump #1565: Why Women Should Bulk Why Can’t I Feel the Right Muscles Working? - Mind Pump Blog MAPS Prime Pro Webinar Activate Your Glutes with Tube Walking – Mind Pump TV Build Your Hamstrings- How to Properly do Good Mornings – Mind Pump TV Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources People Mentioned Bret Contreras PhD (@bretcontreras1) Instagram
4 Apr 202244min
1784: The Best Deadlift Variations, How to Maintain Athletic Performance Over 40, Training Around Overdeveloped Body Parts & More (Listener Live Coaching)
In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin coach four Pump Heads via Zoom. Mind Pump Fit Tip: If you want to lose weight, one of the first things a lot of you should do is actually INCREASE your calories. (3:32) A reflection on the death of old Hollywood. (15:31) How Caldera has the guys feeling on-camera ready. (33:02) Public Goods sells wine! (35:50) Is Justin’s son joining a biker gang? (41:18) Is Elon Musk starting his own social media platform? (42:51) So, you say you want to live on Mars? (44:07) How many companies exist that are over 150 years old? (50:23) #ListenerLive question #1 - What are the best deadlift variations? (54:52) #ListenerLive question #2 - How can I modify my workouts so my arms don’t continue to grow? (1:15:04) #ListenerLive question #3 - Any advice on how to maintain athletic performance over 40? (1:24:59) #ListenerLive question #4 - Any ideas or advice on how to train to maintain and improve my body at 71 years old? (1:38:55) Related Links/Products Mentioned Ask a question to Mind Pump, live! Email: live@mindpumpmedia.com April Promotion: Get MAPS Anywhere, MAPS Prime and Prime Pro all for $99.99! How To Boost Your Metabolism The Right Way! (FAT LOSS!)| Mind Pump TV Mind Pump #1387: Turning Your Body Into A Fat-Burning Machine What is Metabolic Adaptation? - Mind Pump Blog Oscars Producer Speaks Out About the Slap, Wishes Will Smith Had Used His Speech to Apologize to Chris Rock Visit Caldera Lab for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Code “mindpump” at checkout for the discount** Visit Public Goods for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Receive $15 off your first Public Goods order with NO MINIMUM purchase** Elon Musk Says He’s ‘Giving Serious Thought’ to Creating a New Social-Media Platform - WSJ Ariel Ekblaw: Space Colonization and Self-Assembling Space Megastructures | Lex Fridman Podcast #271 21 of America's Oldest Companies Visit Drink LMNT for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! The ONLY Way You Should Be Doing Stiff Legged Deadlifts! - Mind Pump TV How To Start Deadlifting (REGRESSIONS) - Mind Pump TV How To Sumo Deadlift (The RIGHT Way) | Jordan Syatt – Mind Pump TV 4 Cues To Improve Your Deadlift With Eugene Teo – Mind Pump TV MAPS Aesthetic MAPS Butt Mod - Mind Pump Media The Secret To A Great Butt - Mind Pump Media MAPS Fitness Performance Man In The Arena: Tom Brady (Episode 1) | Watch ESPN MAPS Fitness Anabolic Stop Working Out And Start Practicing – Mind Pump Blog Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources People Mentioned Elon Musk (@elonmusk) Twitter Lex Fridman (@lexfridman) Instagram Paul J. Fabritz (@pjfperformance) Instagram
2 Apr 20221h 50min
1783: The Truth About Abs Being Made in the Kitchen, How to Prevent Becoming Muscle Bound, the Effectiveness of Massage Guns for Recovery & More
In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about whether abs are made in the kitchen, why bodybuilding or strength training can results in limited mobility, whether massage guns are a helpful tool for recovery, and if eating fat in a post workout meal can slow down digestion and inhibit absorption of nutrients.
1 Apr 20221h 16min
1782: When Machines Are Better Than Free Weights
In this episode Sal, Adam & Justin compare free weights with machines and highlight the instances when machines are better than free weights. Why Mind Pump is NOT anti-machines. (2:10) The history of workout equipment. (3:38) Why the guys mostly advocate for free weights over machines. (10:25) #1 – Strength carryover. (10:37) #2 – The free weights follow the person. (15:51) #3 – Stability component. (21:12) #4 – Build more muscle and burn more body fat. (24:48) When Machines Are Better Than Free Weights. #1 – Doesn't challenge stability. (26:52) #2 – Target/isolate specific areas. (30:30) #3 – Novelty. (34:55) #4 – Some exercises are ineffective with free weights. (35:23) #5 – Priming benefits. (37:28) #6 – Some exercises are superior to free weights. (39:22) #7 – Easy volume and less stress on the body. (40:53) #8 – Allows you to have an adjustable resistance curve. (43:32) Mind Pump’s favorite machines. (48:30) Related Links/Products Mentioned March Promotion: Limited Time Power Bundle! MAPS Strong and MAPS Powerlift for the low price of $79.99 Visit Seed for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Promo code “MINDPUMP” at checkout for 15% off your first month’s supply of Seed’s DS-01 Daily Synbiotic** Dr. Gustav Zander’s Victorian-Era Exercise Machines Made the Bowflex Look Like Child’s Play The Colorado Experiment: Fact or Fiction The History of the Smith Machine - Physical Culture Study History of Universal Gym Equipment MAPS Aesthetic Why Can’t I Feel the Right Muscles Working? - Mind Pump Blog Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources
31 Mar 202252min
1781: How Shakes & Bars Stack Up to Whole Foods, Why Training 3 Days/Week Is Best for Most People, How to Adjust Training When Starting TRT & More (Listener Live Coaching)
In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin coach four Pump Heads via Zoom. Mind Pump Fit Tip: The most valuable piece of equipment in the gym, BY FAR, is the cable machine. (3:45) Is fitness under attack? (10:32) Mind Pump on the FDA’s approval of GMO cows. (17:33) Mind Pump Debates: Bang Energy vs. Pulse from Legion. (23:58) The Government wants to maintain the illusion of freedom. (38:33) New product alert from Chili Sleep! (43:51) #ListenerLive question #1 - Do I workout as if I’m performance enhanced or do I not workout as if I’m performed enhanced? (48:50) #ListenerLive question #2 - Are protein shakes and bars equivalent to whole foods? (59:18) #ListenerLive question #3 - Can you provide tips to break through a plateau in my strength training? (1:07:33) #ListenerLive question #4 - Any advice on adjusting my training when starting TRT? (1:15:53) Related Links/Products Mentioned Ask a question to Mind Pump, live! Email: live@mindpumpmedia.com March Promotion: Limited Time Power Bundle! MAPS Strong and MAPS Powerlift for the low price of $79.99 Mind Pump #1572: Is Tonal Worth The Money? With Aly Orady Pandemic fitness trends have gone extreme — literally The Resistance Training Revolution – Book by Sal Di Stefano FDA Approves First CRISPR Cows For Beef Mind Pump #1682: Bacteria For Muscle Gain, Fat Loss & Health Mind Pump #1475: Eating Meat Is Good For The Climate With Robb Wolf Visit Legion Athletics for the exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Code “mindpump” at checkout** Pre-workout supplement may contain compound similar to meth Government action needed to ensure insurance against major hacking of driverless vehicles, experts warn Visit Chili Sleep for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! Visit LivON Labs for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! MAPS Fitness Performance MAPS Fitness Anabolic Mind Pump #1757: The Truth About The Anabolic Window & Protein Timing Mind Pump #1630: Ten Ways To Break Through A Plateau MP Hormones Mind Pump Hormones Facebook Private Forum MAPS Fitness Prime Pro MAPS Prime Pro Webinar Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources People Mentioned Ben Pakulski (@bpakfitness) Instagram Robb Wolf (@dasrobbwolf) Instagram Jack Owoc (@bangenergy.ceo) Instagram Kelly Starrett (@thereadystate) Instagram Paul Chek (@paul.chek) Instagram
30 Mar 20221h 29min
