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 answer Pump Head questions about the advantages to tracking your workouts, the value of electric muscle stimulation for someone who needs to build lots of muscle, whether soreness is a good indicator of workout effectiveness, and if carbohydrates cause inflammation. Mind Pump Fit Tip: Hey fellas, you want bigger arms? STOP skipping leg day! (3:21) What is Mind Pump streaming on TV? (8:11) Sal’s ‘cold-busting’ supplement stack. (16:43) The origins behind Caldera Lab’s name. (25:18) Social media is a cesspool. (29:23) Nothing will force you to be a man like having a kid. (39:47) Mind Pump Table Topics. (40:58) #Quah question #1 - Do you see any advantages in tracking your workouts? (54:32) #Quah question #2 - Would you recommend electric muscle stimulation for someone who needs to build lots of muscle? (1:02:31) #Quah question #3 - Is soreness a good indicator that your workout was effective? (1:06:25) #Quah question #4 - Do carbohydrates cause inflammation? (1:09:48) Related Links/Products Mentioned March Promotion: Limited Time Power Bundle! MAPS Strong and MAPS Powerlift for the low price of $79.99 Watch The Adam Project | Netflix Official Site Raised by Wolves | HBO Max Originals Watch Upload - Season 1 | Prime Video Visit LivON Labs for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! Visit Organifi for the exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Promo code “MINDPUMP” at checkout** Visit Caldera Lab for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Code “mindpump” at checkout for the discount** Conversation starters - Icebreaker Games | TableTopics Mind Pump Hormones Facebook Private Forum MP Hormones Visit Drink LMNT for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! Mind Pump’s Occlusion Training Guide Occlusion Training Tutorial- How to Increase Muscle Size Using Blood Flow Restriction – Mind Pump TV Sore muscles…what does it mean? – Mind Pump Blog Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources People Mentioned Tai Lopez (@tailopez)  Instagram Ben Greenfield Fitness (@bengreenfieldfitness)  Instagram

18 Mar 20221h 16min

In this episode Sal, Adam & Justin cover the pros and cons of split routines and their appropriateness for beginners. The history behind split routines. (1:53) Are split routines still a part of gym culture? (4:27) Who are split routines for, and what are the pros/cons? (5:47) PRO: Total volume/maximize the pump. (8:13) PRO: Combine exercises. (11:30) PRO: Build lagging body parts. (12:59) PRO: Love going to the gym. (14:30) PRO: Ability to apply advanced lifting techniques. (16:40) CON: Tend to overtrain. (19:22) CON: Intentionally miss workouts. (21:22) CON: Understand the complexity of workout programming. (24:41) CON: Higher risk of injury. (28:15) CON: Be honest with your current dedication to the gym. (29:28) Writing a split routine, the RIGHT way, and the mistakes to avoid. (34:58) Related Links/Products Mentioned Special Promotion: MAPS Split 50% off! **Use Promo Code 50SPLIT at checkout** Visit Legion Athletics for the exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Code “mindpump” at checkout** Mind Pump #1745: How To Pack On Muscle To Your Lagging/Stubborn Body Parts Are Split Routines Effective for Beginner Weightlifters? - Mind Pump Blog Full Body Routine vs. Split Routine for Beginners – Mind Pump Blog The Breakdown Recovery Trap, Why You Aren’t Progressing – Mind Pump Blog Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources

17 Mar 202239min

In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin coach four Pump Heads via Zoom. Mind Pump Fit Tip: Are you having trouble burning body fat? STOP drinking water while you eat! (6:05) Would you give the Government the ultimate control over your money? (12:23) Talk about work “benefits.” (21:26) How Neanderthals and modern humans fought. (24:39) Blinkist is a great way to get the gist of a book. (29:51) Ned’s Sleep product has been reformulated. (34:40) Joe De Sena on the desired outcome for his new show ‘No Retreat: Business Bootcamp’. (35:53) #ListenerLive question #1 - What are the steps to get back into training after a concussion? (49:20) #ListenerLive question #2 - Can you provide some mobility training advice for gymnasts? (1:03:27) #ListenerLive question #3 - How would you recommend building consistency and adjusting your workouts while on TRT? (1:12:46) #ListenerLive question #4 - Any advice on how to train to shrink down my legs? (1:23:26) 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 Here's what's in Biden's executive order on crypto Company gives employees 30-minute paid masturbation breaks in special VR ‘w**k pods’ Neanderthals And Humans Were at War For Over 100,000 Years, Evidence Shows Visit Blinkist for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! Visit NED for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! No Retreat: Business Bootcamp In Search of Excellence: Lessons from America's Best-Run Companies Visit MASSZYMES by biOptimizers for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Promo code “MINDPUMP10” at checkout** MAPS Prime Pro Webinar MAPS Prime Webinar Visit Four Sigmatic for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Code “mindpump” at checkout FIX Bad Posture With HANGING (NO MORE FORWARD HEAD) - Mind Pump TV How to Build Ripped 6-Pack Abs (No BS Exercise Series: Video 2 of 6) - Mind Pump TV Day 6: Mobility Exercises - 30 Days of Training (MIND PUMP) How to do a Jefferson Curl  MAPS Fitness Anabolic No BS 6-Pack Abs | MAPS Fitness Products MAPS Fitness Performance Build Your Hamstrings- How to Properly do Good Mornings – Mind Pump TV The ONLY Way You Should Be Doing Lunges! (Build GREAT Legs) - Mind Pump TV Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources People Mentioned Joe De Sena (@realjoedesena)  Instagram

16 Mar 20221h 34min

In this episode Sal, Adam & Justin cover why sleep is so important for muscle recovery and growth and provide the best ways to improve sleep quality. Sleep, the MOST underrated, but talked about thing to put energy/focus toward. (3:01) There is more than just adapting and getting by. (6:45) Listen up trainers! Do not make the same mistakes. (14:06) The biggest changes to improve your sleep (30 Day Challenge). (21:32) #1 – Get at least 30 minutes of direct sunlight. (21:42) #2 – Go to bed and wake up at the same time. (25:39) #3 – Have a sleep routine. (28:32) #4 – Stop caffeine intake 10-12 hours before bed. (37:11) #5 – Stop eating 2 hours before bed. (38:52) #6 – Use wearables to track and monitor sleep. (40:32) #7 – Try supplementation. (44:35) Related Links/Products Mentioned March Promotion: Limited Time Power Bundle! MAPS Strong and MAPS Powerlift for the low price of $79.99 Visit Chili Sleep for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! Mind Pump #1765: Bodybuilding Vs. Powerlifting With Ben Pollack Insufficient sleep undermines dietary efforts to reduce adiposity Effect of 1 Week of Sleep Restriction on Testosterone Levels in Young Healthy MenFREE Visit Joovv for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! Mind Pump #1769: Mind Pump Fit Tip: The BEST time of the day to workout for consistency and long-term results is FIRST thing in the morning. Visit Felix Gray for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! Visit NED for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! Long-Term Chamomile Therapy of Generalized Anxiety Disorder: A Study Protocol for a Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo- Controlled Trial Melatonin - Examine.com Taking Passion Flower for Anxiety: How Effective Is It? Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources People Mentioned Ben Pollack, Ph.D. (@phdeadlift)  Instagram

13 Mar 202249min

In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin coach four Pump Heads via Zoom. Mind Pump Fit Tip: The BEST time of the day to workout for consistency and long-term results is FIRST thing in the morning. (4:15) Yes, the Slap Fighting Championship is a thing! (13:22) The guys speculate on why major companies are boycotting Russia. (18:53) An update on the guy's current workout routines and diets. (27:16) How the Joovv panel has Doug’s testosterone going through the roof! (32:55) Kristie Wolfe is CRUSHING the Airbnb market! (39:54) What Mind Pump is watching on TV/film. (45:27) Sal teases Organifi’s new flavors. (50:57) #ListenerLive question #1 - When it comes to the compound lifts, is it better to perfect the form or feel the target muscle? (54:04) #ListenerLive question #2 - What is the best way to workout while in season? (1:06:55) #ListenerLive question #3 - How can I determine if a double-spilt routine is right for me? (1:16:30) #ListenerLive question #4 - Am I training too much to see gains? (1:25:04) 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 #1522: How To Stay Consistent With Your Diet & Workout Logan Paul, Arnold Schwarzenegger team up to host Slap Fighting Championship Hitman: My Real Life in the Cartoon World of Wrestling – Book by Bret Hart The Wrestler (2008) - IMDb Visit Joovv for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! Mind Pump #1402: Good Stress Vs. Bad Stress & How To Know The Difference Meet the woman who builds the world's most unique Airbnbs Madonna Inn | World-Famous San Luis Obispo Hotel Super Pumped (Official Series Site) Watch on Showtime Visit Organifi for the exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Promo code “MINDPUMP” at checkout** Visit Oli Pop for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Promo code “mindpump” at checkout for 15% off your first order** Mind Pump #1500: Seven Lies Fitness Influencers Love To Tell Mind Pump #1732: How To Workout Every Day For 30 Days (Free Workout!) MAPS Fitness Anywhere Stop Working Out And Start Practicing – Mind Pump Blog MAPS Prime Pro Webinar MAPS Prime Webinar MAPS Fitness Prime Pro MAPS P.E.D. MAPS Split MAPS Aesthetic Mind Pump #1142: Nine Signs You Are Overtraining MAPS Fitness Anabolic Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources People Mentioned Logan Paul (@loganpaul)  Instagram Jake Paul (@jakepaul)  Instagram Kristie Wolfe (@kristiemaewolfe)  Instagram Tait Fletcher (@taitfletcher)  Instagram Jeff Nippard (@jeffnippard)  Instagram

12 Mar 20221h 35min

In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about the best hamstring exercises to do in a garage gym that has no cable machines, the creatine loading phase, maintaining strength during a cut, and carb blocker supplements. Mind Pump Fit Tip: Fasting is grossly overrated! Don’t fall for the lies. (4:41) Fitbit in some hot water. (13:11) NCI, the highest level of professionalism. (16:04) Caffeine powders are dangerous. (27:08) The health benefits of bloodletting. (34:00) The advantages of taking alpha-lipoic acid with meals from LivON Labs. (42:16) Sal’s latest peptide stack from MP Hormones (48:25) #Quah question #1 - What is the best hamstring exercise to do in a garage gym that has no cable machines? (54:48) #Quah question #2 - What do you think about the creatine loading phase? (58:08) #Quah question #3 - What are your thoughts on maintaining strength during a cut? (1:00:52) #Quah question #4 - What is your opinion on pills or tablets called carb blockers? (1:08:11) Related Links/Products Mentioned March Promotion: Limited Time Power Bundle! MAPS Strong and MAPS Powerlift for the low price of $79.99 ProLon Fasting Mimicking Diet Is Fasting Effective? - Mind Pump Blog Fitbit recalls 1.7 million smartwatches due to burn hazard  Visit NCI Coaching Con for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! Personal trainer dies from caffeine overdose after accidentally drinking the equivalent of 200 cups of coffee, reports say How Fred Smith rescued FedEx from bankruptcy by playing blackjack in Las Vegas The Potential Benefits of Bloodletting. Yes, Bloodletting. Visit LivON Labs for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! MP Hormones Luna Physical Therapy Improve Your Deadlift with a Single Leg Romanian Deadlift Focus Session – Mind Pump TV The ONLY Way You Should Be Doing Stiff Legged Deadlifts! - Mind Pump TV Build Your Hamstrings with the Stability Ball Leg Curl – Mind Pump TV Build Your Hamstrings- How to Properly do Good Mornings – Mind Pump TV Mind Pump #1755: Insider Secrets Of The Supplement Industry With Mike Matthews How To Do A Turkish Get-Up Visit Drink LMNT for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources People Mentioned Jason Phillips (@jasonphillipsisnutrition)  Instagram Jordan Peterson (@jordan.b.peterson)  Instagram Mike Matthews (@muscleforlifefitness)  Instagram

11 Mar 20221h 13min

In this episode Sal, Adam & Justin compare the advantages and disadvantages of dumbbells vs. barbells when used with eight different goals in mind.  Comparing the advantages and disadvantages of dumbbells versus barbells, and when appropriate to use with 8 different goals in mind. (2:35) #1 - Range of motion. (4:36) #2 – Overall maximal strength. (8:50) #3 – Central Nervous System (CNS). (11:15) #4 – Aesthetics. (13:01) #5 – Athletics. (16:00) #6 – Muscle imbalances. (19:53) #7 – Explosive power. (24:07) #8 – Upper/lower body. (28:55) Bonus: If you had to pick one to use forever, which would you choose? (32:11) Related Links/Products Mentioned March Promotion: Limited Time Power Bundle! MAPS Strong and MAPS Powerlift for the low price of $79.99 Visit ZBiotics for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! A Brief History of Dumbbells Mind Pump TV - YouTube Olympic weightlifting training improves vertical jump height in sportspeople: a systematic review with meta-analysis Mind Pump #1572: Is Tonal Worth The Money? With Aly Orady Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources

10 Mar 202237min

In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin coach four Pump Heads via Zoom. Mind Pump Fit Tip: Why your back pain may be due to something you are NOT even thinking about. You may have WEAK hip flexors! (4:13) Mind Pump’s favorite gyms. (16:30) Vitamin C and its effects on muscle adaptation. (24:11) A home buyer report and speculating on if and when the bubble will burst. (26:28) Why most people are 80% vegan. (33:19) Magic Spoon has invaded Justin’s high school football team. (35:51) Vuori is EVERYWHERE! (46:06) When a frozen penis happens. (48:26) #ListenerLive question #1 - What are some ways to reduce soreness and fatigue when transitioning from low reps to high reps? (51:57) #ListenerLive question #2 - How can I bridge MAPS programs to fit my traveling lifestyle? (1:01:29) #ListenerLive question #3 - How can I stay jacked and be a good mountain bike rider? (1:13:03) #ListenerLive question #4 - How can I develop explosive power to incorporate into my pro wrestling training? (1:20:25) 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 FIX LOWER BACK PAIN By Deactivating Your Hip Flexors! | Mind Pump TV UNLOCK Tight Hips With This Hip Flexor Stretch! - Mind Pump TV How to Perform a 90/90 Hip Stretch (HIP FLEXOR STRETCH) - Mind Pump TV How To Do A Turkish Get-Up – Mind Pump TV Add Windmills to Your Workout to Increase Your Deadlift Strength – Mind Pump TV Muscle Beach Venice Santa Cruz Power Fitness, a fit community Big Tex Gym - Train Like You Mean It MI40 Gym Metroflex Gym Bev Francis Powerhouse Gym Differential effects of vitamin C or protandim on skeletal muscle adaptation to exercise | Journal of Applied Physiology Real-Estate Investors Bought a Record 18% of the U.S. Homes That Sold in the Third Quarter Arnold Schwarzenegger Said Vegan Diet Lowered 'Bad' Cholesterol Visit Organifi for the exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Promo code “MINDPUMP” at checkout** Visit Magic Spoon for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! Watch The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel - Season 1 | Prime Video Visit Vuori Clothing for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! Cross-country skier Remi Lindholm suffers frozen penis in mass start race How Do I Choose The Right Weight? (LIFT RESPONSIBLY) - Mind Pump TV MAPS Fitness Anywhere Comparison of muscle hypertrophy following 6-month of continuous and periodic strength training MAPS Fitness Anabolic MAPS Fitness Performance MP Hormones Mind Pump #1240: The Muscle Building & Fat Burning Effects Of Oly Lifting With Sonny Webster Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources People Mentioned Marlon Shamell (@shamell_fitness)  Instagram Max Schmarzo (ATC/CSCS/MS) (@strong_by_science)  Instagram Tom Van Ruiten (@tvrisme)  Instagram Damian Chambers (@therealdamianchambers)  Instagram Sonny Webster (@sonnywebstergb)  Instagram

9 Mar 20221h 32min