1416: The Benefits of Adding Plyometrics & Functional Training to Your Workout, the Impact Deadlifts Have on Waist Size, the Importance of Rest Days & More

In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about adding plyometrics and functional training into a routine, whether deadlifts give you a thicker midsection, if one rest day a week is necessary, and the best exercises or routines for a 7 year old interested in weight training. Updates on Baby Di Stefano. (4:58) Home alone with Adam. (12:25) Mind Pump Recommends, the Magic 8 Ball for the Markets Podcast with Dr. Peter Linneman. (20:16) 49ers announce an official partnership with Joovv. (35:43) Magic Spoon’s newest flavors have Justin drooling. (38:08) Jessica’s weird pregnancy cravings. (40:34) #Quah question #1 – What do you think about plyometrics? How can I incorporate plyometrics and functional training into my routine? (42:05) #Quah question #2 – Do deadlifts give you a thicker midsection? I love doing them and have gained a great deal of strength in my back from them. However, as a female, I worry that my midsection is thicker as a result. (49:38) #Quah question #3 – Is it truly necessary to take one rest day a week? For instance, how about alternating between full-body strength days and cardio? (56:16) #Quah question #4 – My nephew is 7 and is showing interest in weight lifting. Where is a good place to start? What exercises or routines would you recommend? (1:01:35) Related Links/Products Mentioned November Promotion: MAPS Ultimate At-Home Workout Bundle for Only $99.99 Barbarians | Netflix Official Site Magic 8 Ball for the Markets Mind Pump #1270: Peter Schiff On The Post COVID-19 Economy & How To Thrive Visit Joovv for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! San Francisco 49ers Announce Joovv as Official Light Therapy Partner Visit Magic Spoon for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! Activate Muscle Fibers for Maximum Muscle Growth (Video 1 of 4) - Mind Pump TV The #1 Movement Pre-Requisite To Building Six-Pack Abs – Mind Pump TV Shrink Your Waist with Stomach Vacuums | MIND PUMP TV You're Not Training Your Core Correctly! (STRONGER CORE!) - Mind Pump TV Mind Pump Podcast - YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources People Mentioned Ben Greenfield (@bengreenfieldfitness)  Instagram Peter Schiff (@peterschiff)  Twitter Joe DeFranco (@defrancosgym)  Instagram