
2507: Six Steps to a 315 Pound Bench Press
Six Steps to a 315-Pound Bench It’s a pretty awesome goal to go after, but MOST will not hit it. (2:12) The value and history of the bench press. (3:13) Six Steps to a 315-Pound Bench #1 - Master the technique (strong arch, activate lats, squeeze bar, elbows slightly tucked, use leg drive). (5:23) #2 - Bench 2 days a week (heavy and speed days). (14:20) #3 - Do shoulder mobility daily. (17:34) #4 - Eat in a surplus. (23:06) #5 - Don’t neglect back work. (24:05) #6 - Use isometric pauses. (26:03) Questions: How important is including an incline press? (28:37) How can bands and chains be used to improve my bench press? (30:57) Related Links/Products Mentioned Visit Eight Sleep for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump Listeners! ** Code MINDPUMP to get $350 off Pod 4 Ultra. Currently, it ships to the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Europe, and Australia. ** January Promotion: New Year's Resolutions Special Offers (New to Weightlifting Bundle | Body Transformation Bundle | New Year Extreme Intensity Bundle | Body Transformation Bundle 2.0 ** Savings up to $350! ** Mind Pump #2127: Bench Press Masterclass Fire up your Central Nervous System to maximize Muscular Adaptation – Mind Pump Blog Innovation - David Weck - The Ready State Podcast The Official Indian Clubs Checklist (AVOID MISTAKES) | MIND PUMP Shoulder Health Series- Build More Shoulder Mass!- High Face Pull (Video 3 of 5) Suspension Training Series - 3 Favorite Shoulder Exercises Grow Your Chest with the INCINE DUMBBELL PRESS | Mind Pump Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources People Mentioned Kelly Starrett (@thereadystate) Instagram David Weck (@thedavidweck) Instagram
9 Jan 34min

2506: Measuring Your Progress With the Mirror or Scale Is a FAILING Strategy (Listener Live Coaching)
In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin coach four Pump Heads via Zoom. Mind Pump Fit Tip: Are you measuring your progress with the mirror and scale? You WILL fail! DO THIS instead. (2:26) The strength benefits of dietary cholesterol. (18:15) Addressing the egg shortage. (22:17) The GLP-1 phenomenon continues to explode. (28:55) The illusion of freedom. (32:14) Being proactive vs reactive when it comes to a cold. (36:45) Terrible health trends of the past. (40:22) Prenatal nutrition and your face shape. (45:56) Red-light therapy and improvement in eyesight. (49:53) If you could live forever, would you? (50:57) Washing away at sea. (52:57) #ListenerLive question #1 – Any help or guidance on a 69-year-old wanting to get on stage? (58:23) #ListenerLive question #2 – How can I roll out a strength-based workout for our Star Wars Fanclub? (1:20:41) #ListenerLive question #3 – When do you breathe during the exercises? (1:31:23) #ListenerLive question #4 – Any suggestions on how to be a strong, fit 56-year-old, and rock the Mother Of the Bride look? (1:39:37) 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! ** Code MINDPUMP to get $50 off your first purchase. ** Visit NED for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! ** Code MINDPUMP at checkout for 20% off ** January Promotion: New Year's Resolutions Special Offers (New to Weightlifting Bundle | Body Transformation Bundle | New Year Extreme Intensity Bundle | Body Transformation Bundle 2.0 ** Savings up to $350! ** Mind Pump #2320: Throw Away the Scale! Effect of Dietary Cholesterol on Muscle Hypertrophy with Resistance Training Nestlé's GLP-1 push takes in protein shots - Yahoo Finance Skincare trends of the past: toxic and sometimes fatal How Mom's Pregnancy Diet Affects Your Facial Features Does Red Light Therapy Help Your Eyes for Macular Degeneration? Don't Die: The Man Who Wants to Live Forever - Netflix Santa Cruz Wharf collapse: 3 rescued after pier falls into ocean Visit Hiya for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! ** Receive 50% off your first order ** Train the Trainer Webinar Series Mind Pump #2480: Your Blueprint for Single-Digit Body Fat MAPS Prime Pro Webinar How Do I Choose The Right Weight? (LIFT RESPONSIBLY) – YouTube The Best Way to Breathe For Maximum Power & Strength (Ben Pollack) | MIND PUM Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources People Mentioned Bryan Johnson (@bryanjohnson_) Instagram
8 Jan 1h 49min

2505: The Story of Mind Pump (10 Year Anniversary Special)
10 Year Anniversary Did you think we’d get here? (2:06) How it all started, and first impressions of each other. (6:27) The ‘Splinter’, Doug Egge. (24:12) Do they believe they’d make it today? (27:30) When did they decide MAPS Anabolic would be the ‘baby’? (31:48) Punching up. (33:18) New listeners vs. old listeners. (39:40) Deciding to start the YouTube channel. (41:12) Early financial highlights. (42:38) The creation of MAPS programs. (44:55) First notable interviews. (47:26) Sal’s greatest strength and greatest weakness. (1:00:45) A time business-wise when they got really excited. (1:01:41) Leveling up. (1:09:39) Shifting the direction of the fitness industry. (1:12:02) Guests who have impacted them the most. (1:13:32) Mind Pump’s first BIG investments. (1:22:50) The COVID scare. (1:26:07) Mind Pump Partners. (1:29:15) Resistance Training Revolution. (1:41:03) What’s in my bag? (1:42:56) Fire hose of knowledge. (1:44:28) Mind Pump Live. (1:45:49) The next 10 years. (1:48:10) Time flies. (1:49:52) A timeline for their kids to listen to. (1:55:13) Buy in with family & friends. (1:57:20) AskMindPump.com (2:00:07) Fun, challenging, and rewarding. (2:01:11) Mutual respect and trust. (2:02:27) Built to win. (2:05:15) Related Links/Products Mentioned Visit Our Place for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Promo code MINDPUMP at checkout to receive 10% off sitewide. Our Place is having its holiday sale right now! Save over 35% on your order now through January 12. ** January Promotion: New Year's Resolutions Special Offers (New to Weightlifting Bundle | Body Transformation Bundle | New Year Extreme Intensity Bundle | Body Transformation Bundle 2.0 ** Savings up to $350! ** Mind Pump #767: Ben Greenfield Bares All- His Rules for Life, Hacking His Penis, His Family Life, Religion & MORE Mind Pump #480: Paul Chek- Controversial Fitness Pioneer on Fitness, Health & the Meaning of Life Mind Pump #470: Dr. Layne Norton on Bodybuilding, Powerlifting, IIFYM, Sugar & the Supplement Industry Mind Pump #762: Barbell Shrugged- Unusual CrossFit History & MORE Mind Pump #1762: Tony Robbins – Life Transforming Breakthroughs in Precision Medicine Mind Pump #827: Bishop Barron- Using YouTube & Social Media to Demystify Christianity & God Mind Pump #2325: Why Marriages Fail & What to Do About It With Dr. John Delony Mind Pump #872: Dr. Warren Farrell- The Boy Crisis Mind Pump’s First Ever Luxury Destination Mind Pump Partners The Resistance Training Revolution: The No-Cardio Way to Burn Fat and Age-Proof Your Body―in Only 60 Minutes a Week Mind Pump #1035: Joe DeFranco Mind Pump #2185: Reclaiming Self-Love & Respect With Adam Lane Smith Mind Pump #2217: Dr. Jordan B. Peterson Online Personal Training Course | Mind Pump Fitness Coaching Train the Trainer Webinar Series Ask Mind Pump Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources People Mentioned Craig Capurso (@craigcapurso) Instagram Layne Norton, Ph.D. (@biolayne) Instagram Ben Zorn (@benzornlife) Instagram Ben Greenfield (@bengreenfieldfitness) Instagram Paul Chek (@paul.chek) Instagram Tony Robbins (@tonyrobbins) Instagram Bishop Robert Barron (@bishopbarron) Instagram Arthur Brooks (@arthurcbrooks) Instagram Dr. John Delony (@johndelony) Instagram Warren Farrell, PhD (@drwarrenfarrell) X Aubrey Marcus (@aubreymarcus) Instagram Jon Call (@jujimufu) Instagram Elijah Helfman (@elijahhelfman) Instagram Jordan Shallow D.C (@the_muscle_doc) Instagram Mike Matthews (@muscleforlifefitness) Instagram Max Lugavere (@maxlugavere) Instagram Joe DeFranco (@defrancosgym) Instagram Adam | Relationship Psychology (@attachmentadam) Instagram Kirk Parsley (@kirkparsley) Instagram Jordan Peterson (@jordan.b.peterson) Instagram Ben Pakulski (@bpakfitness) Instagram Christina Rice Spiritual Mentor (@christinathechannel) Instagram
6 Jan 2h 9min

2504: For the Best Pumps of Your Life, Do THIS! (Listener Live Coaching)
In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin coach three Pump Heads via Zoom. Mind Pump Fit Tip: For the best pumps of your life, DO THIS! (1:31) Caldera Lab is making its way on the small screen. (22:41) What do you consider to be old? (25:27) When does the age gap become weird? (30:27) Research your pre-natal supplements. (36:08) Processed foods impact on muscle quality. (38:52) When your science fiction brain goes crazy. (44:06) NIL is changing the dynamics of college sports. (50:11) QVC is selling on IG. (53:11) #ListenerLive question #1 – What advice do you have for scaling a personal training business while maintaining that passion, avoiding burnout, and finding that endgame when you want to retire? (55:19) #ListenerLive question #2 – Should I focus on losing more weight first and then build muscle, or should I maintain a weight around 205-215, and recomposition by losing fat and gaining muscle? (1:06:37) #ListenerLive question #3 – Did my years of overtraining affect my ability to lean out? (1:16:51) Related Links/Products Mentioned Ask a question to Mind Pump, live! Email: live@mindpumpmedia.com Visit Legion Athletics for the exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! ** Code MINDPUMP for 20% off your first order (new customers) and double rewards points for existing customers. ** Visit Caldera Lab for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Code MINDPUMP20 for 20% off your first order of their best products. ** January Promotion: New Year's Resolutions Special Offers (New to Weightlifting Bundle | Body Transformation Bundle | New Year Extreme Intensity Bundle | Body Transformation Bundle 2.0 ** Savings up to $350! ** Mind Pump #2497: The Amazing & Weird Side Effects of Creatine Lioness - Watch on Paramount Plus Less than 50% of many prenatal supplements have the adequate amount of choline and iodine Eating high-processed foods impacts muscle quality, study finds Mind Pump #2232: Age-Proof Your Muscles, Bones & Brain With Dr. Gabrielle Lyon Mind Pump #2437: What Happens to Your Body When You Quit Ultra-Processed Foods for 30 Days Declassified CIA Documents Claim Ancient Mars Had Giant Inhabitants and Pyramids Fanstake Unveils Fan-Driven NIL Platform, Enabling Fans to Recruit and Retain Their Favorite College Athletes Visit Brain.fm for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners. ** Get 30 days of free access to science-backed music. ** Train the Trainer Webinar Series Building Muscle with Adam Schafer – Mind Pump TV Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources People Mentioned Mike Matthews (@muscleforlifefitness) Instagram Dave Annable (@dave_annable) Instagram Dr. Gabrielle Lyon (@drgabriellelyon) Instagram
4 Jan 1h 33min

2503: If You Always Workout the Same Way You’re Killing Your Gains (Listener Coaching)
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: If you workout the same way all the time you’re killing your gains…it’s not always about changing exercises. (1:45) The fascination with probiotic/microbiome research. (15:09) Going down the AI rabbit hole. (22:34) Cat Debacle: Part II. (26:48) Car experience fails. (31:48) Sal’s garage workout with his son. (33:49) Sunrise to sunset bundle. (35:09) Drug tales with Mind Pump. (39:19) Healthy meals for your family and kids. (50:20) Shout out to @this.is.michael2024! (51:41) #Quah question #1 – How do you navigate the new year/new me hype? (54:44) #Quah question #2 – Are there any acupuncture benefits related to muscle building or fat loss? (1:02:01) #Quah question #3 – Thoughts on assisted stretching labs? Is it worth it? (1:07:39) #Quah question #4 – Do you think BPC-157 would work for an older bicep tendon injury? (1:11:32) Related Links/Products Mentioned Visit Organifi for the exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! ** New year Sunrise to Sunset bundle - 25% off & free shipping code MINDPUMP at checkout ** Visit Butcher Box for this month’s exclusive Mind Pump offer! ** New users will receive their choice between chicken breast, ground beef, or salmon in every box for a year + use code MINDPUMP and get $20 off your first box. ** January Promotion: New Year's Resolutions Special Offers (New to Weightlifting Bundle | Body Transformation Bundle | New Year Extreme Intensity Bundle | Body Transformation Bundle 2.0 ** Savings up to $350! ** Why Your Tempo Matters When You Workout! – Mind Pump TV Mind Pump #1867: Ten Advanced Next-Level Workout Techniques Super Slow Zone Fact-Checking The 4 Most Popular Akkermansia Claims Visit Transcend for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! Barbarian Warriors May Have Fought The Romans While High On Drugs Visit Luminose by Entera for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! ** Promo code MPM at checkout for 10% off their order or 10% off their first month of a subscribe-and-save. ** Mind Pump #1462: Setting New Year’s Resolutions That Actually Work Mind Pump #2125: Heal Like Wolverine: BPC 157 with Dr. William Seeds Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources People Mentioned Dr. Michael Ruscio, DC- Gut Health (@drrusciodc) Instagram Michael Farrell (@this.is.michael2024) Instagram
3 Jan 1h 17min

2502: Hormone Therapy for Aesthetics With Dr. Lauren Fitzgerald
Hormone Therapy for Aesthetics for Women Dr. Lauren Fitzgerald Why she believes you should go on hormone therapy once you are past a certain age. (1:26) Normal does NOT mean optimal. (2:56) The difference between BHRT and HRT. (3:47) Her journey of becoming an MD, a Beachbody coach, and how she got into functional medicine. (7:51) How is she different from traditional functional medicine doctors? (16:02) Why hormones place a MASSIVE role on your progress. (17:44) Her experience with GLP-1s and busting the myths surrounding them. (20:15) The most common hormones she starts her clients with. (24:23) Which provides the most aesthetic benefit? (24:58) What does progesterone provide for women? (25:40) Why labs are NOT nearly as important as symptoms. (26:33) Why she prefers creams for men and women. (29:46) You can have a good libido and have TERRIBLE testosterone. (32:23) Her preferences when it comes to thyroid medication. (33:05) Why she prefers to be OPTIMIZED and not natural. (36:23) To whom doesn’t she recommend hormone replacement therapy? (37:56) The benefits of DHT. (40:37) The sooner you invest in yourself the CHEAPER your healthcare will be when you get older. (41:43) The rise of the female hormone optimization movement. (44:34) The order of operations for a female looking to make a shift in their health. (46:05) The best form of exercise for hormone optimization. (51:46) The muscle-memory investment. (52:54) Why getting back to the way our ancestors lived just helps support how our hormones are designed to work. (54:38) PCOS needs to be renamed. (55:35) Weak muscles, weak bones. (57:07) The importance and value of protein. (57:55) Why nothing happens fast with hormones. (59:15) If you’re taking thyroid medication, DO THIS! (1:01:42) Her primary business. (1:05:29) Make America Hard Again. (1:06:14) Related Links/Products Mentioned Get your free Sample Pack with any “drink mix” purchase! Also try the new LMNT Sparkling — a bold, 16-ounce can of sparkling electrolyte water: Visit DrinkLMNT.com/MindPump January Promotion: New Year's Resolutions Special Offers (New to Weightlifting Bundle | Body Transformation Bundle | New Year Extreme Intensity Bundle | Body Transformation Bundle 2.0 ** Savings up to $350! ** Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy - Healthline FITz & Healthy with Dr. Lauren Fitz - YouTube Mind Pump #2500: Weird Performance Enhancing Supplements That Work With Jay Campbell DHT (Dihydrotestosterone): What It Is, Side Effects & Levels Mind Pump #2232: Age-Proof Your Muscles, Bones & Brain With Dr. Gabrielle Lyon The Intensity and Effects of Strength Training in the Elderly Legal Muscle: Performance Enhancement | Victory Men's Health Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources Featured Guest/People Mentioned LAUREN FITZ, M.D. (@drlaurenfitz) Instagram Keith Nichols, M.D. - Tier 1 Health & Wellness Dr. Gabrielle Lyon (@drgabriellelyon) Instagram Amy Stuttle (@somethingstuttle) Instagram
2 Jan 1h 9min

2501: 3 Big Dietary Lies the Government Has Told You (Listener Live Coaching)
In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin coach four Pump Heads via Zoom. Mind Pump Fit Tip: Three BIG dietary lies the government has told you. (1:51) Exercise and how it affects your nerves. (18:40) Charity vs evolutionary theory. (23:57) Slowing down time as a parent. (38:14) Previewing the next Train the Trainer webinar series. (46:28) It’s Organifi Gold Juice season. (54:06) Mind Pump Recommends Landman on Paramount Plus. (55:24) #ListenerLive question #1 – I can’t shake the feeling that I should be much stronger by now. I’m consistent and dedicated in the gym, so it’s disheartening to feel like I’m spinning my wheels. What could I be doing wrong? (1:00:03) #ListenerLive question #2 – Why am I waking up so early? Please help! (1:12:09) #ListenerLive question #3 – For being on TRT, I don’t feel I am getting the gains I should. Any advice on what to do at this point? (1:22:49) #ListenerLive question #4 – What should training and diet look like depending on how busy my dance schedule is (off-season vs in-season)? (1:38:30) Related Links/Products Mentioned Ask a question to Mind Pump, live! Email: live@mindpumpmedia.com Get your free Sample Pack with any “drink mix” purchase! Also try the new LMNT Sparkling — a bold, 16-ounce can of sparkling electrolyte water: Visit DrinkLMNT.com/MindPump Visit Organifi for the exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! ** Promo code MINDPUMP at checkout for 20% off. ** December Promotion: MAPS Aesthetic | MAPS Symmetry 50% off! ** Code DECEMBER50 at checkout ** Mind Pump #1037: How Ultra-Processed Foods Are Making You Fat, Sick, & Weak ScienceDaily: Your source for the latest research news When muscles work out, they help neurons to grow Give gifts that grow | World Vision Empathy as added value in predicting donation behavior Train the Trainer Webinar Series Online Personal Training Course | Mind Pump Fitness Coaching Landman - Watch on Paramount Plus Visit Butcher Box for this month’s exclusive Mind Pump offer! ** New users will receive their choice between chicken breast, ground beef or salmon in every box for a year +$20 off! Mind Pump #2442: How Strong Should You Be? The Fastest Way to Get Bigger & Stronger at the Same Time Mind Pump #2312: Five Steps to Bounce Back From Overtraining Mind Pump #2385: Five Reasons Why You Should Hire a Trainer Building Muscle with Adam Schafer – Mind Pump TV Mind Pump #2432: The Truth About Essential Amino Acids with Angelo Keely Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources People Mentioned Robb Wolf (@dasrobbwolf) Instagram Bishop Robert Barron (@bishopbarron) Instagram Kyle P (@mindpumpkyle) Instagram Mind Pump | Ann Svogun (@mindpumpann) Instagram LAUREN FITZ, M.D. (@drlaurenfitz) Instagram Dr. Stephen Cabral (@stephencabral) Instagram
1 Jan 1h 55min

2500: Weird Performance Enhancing Supplements That Work With Jay Campbell
Jay Campbell Should you be concerned about your mitochondrial health? (1:05) Is NAD supplementing a waste of time? (3:58) The REAL benefits of creatine. (9:59) The truth behind ‘exercise in a bottle’. (13:08) Why Retatrutide will Forever Change Society. (21:40) The importance of having a trainer while on a GLP-1. (29:15) Why the genie is out of the bottle with peptides and bio-regulators. (33:01) The differences between peptides and pharmaceuticals. (39:50) What things can people take to heal themselves from multiple vaccines? (45:33) The peptide forefront. (49:55) The value of the struggle. (51:38) The latest bodybuilding stack. (54:34) Highlighting one of his exciting businesses. (1:04:55) Related Links/Products Mentioned Visit Luminose by Entera for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! ** Promo code MPM at checkout for 10% off their order or 10% off their first month of a subscribe-and-save. ** December Promotion: MAPS Aesthetic | MAPS Symmetry 50% off! ** Code DECEMBER50 at checkout ** Harnessing NAD+ for Optimal Health, Performance, and Longevity with Dr. Jin-Xiong She Mind Pump #2497: The Amazing & Weird Side Effects of Creatine Exercise in a Pill? Breakthrough Mimics Workout Benefits Triple-Hormone-Receptor Agonist Retatrutide for Obesity Apeiron Zoh Center Building Muscle with Adam Schafer – Mind Pump TV BioLongevity Labs Brings Innovation to the Forefront at LongevityFest 2024 Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources Featured Guest/People Mentioned Jay Campbell (@jaycampbell333) Instagram Website Newsletter Signup - Jay Campbell Dr. Jin-Xiong She’s LinkedIn Profile Ben Pakulski (@bpakfitness) Instagram Dr. William Seeds (@williamseedsmd) Instagram Jason Theobald (@jasontheobald_scoobyhealth) Instagram Dr. Tyna Moore (@drtyna) Instagram Dr. Daniel Stickler, M.D. (@drdanielstickler) Instagram
30 Dec 20241h 9min