2662: Ten Reasons Why Your Butt is Flat (& What to do About It)

In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin coach four Pump Heads via Zoom. Mind Pump Fit Tip: For long-term fat loss success, walking is better than running. (4:03) The various temperaments of children. How much is nature versus nurture? (15:22) How the universe may be pixelated. (25:05) Would you buy a house in the metaverse? (28:48) Are women not as competitive as men? (35:28) The remarkable results from using Joovv. (43:26) How people can take something out of context to attack you. (48:45) The downstream effects of these mandates. (56:13) Volcanos are scary! (57:40) How Sal is using Organifi’s protein power on his latest bulk. (59:38) #ListenerLive question #1 – What would be a checklist to optimize muscle growth over 1 to 2 years, to put on 10-15 pounds of muscle? (1:06:49) #ListenerLive question #2 – How can I train to specifically fix an imbalance in my lower body from a previous injury? (1:24:03) #ListenerLive question #3 – What are some ways to get your child to exercise? (1:33:11) #ListenerLive question #4 – How can I tell if my workout is working for me? (1:43:07) Related Links/Products Mentioned Ask a question to Mind Pump, live! Email: live@mindpumpmedia.com January Promotion (#1): NEW YEAR'S RESOLUTIONS SPECIAL BUNDLE OFFERS January Promotion (#2): MAPS Anabolic 50% off **Code “JANUARY50” at checkout** What is NEAT and Why Should You Care About it? - Mind Pump Blog The Best Cardio For Continued Fat Loss – Mind Pump Blog Scientists Say the Universe Itself May Be “Pixelated” Watch Rick and Morty on Adult Swim Sotheby’s Selling First Real Home in the Metaverse Using NFT Tech Study casts doubt on theory that women aren't as competitive as men Visit Joovv for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! Red Light Therapy for Skin Health | Joovv Billionaire investor Chamath Palihapitiya says ‘nobody cares’ about Uyghur genocide in China All-In Podcast E63: Insurrection indictments, human rights in the US and abroad, groundbreaking MS study and more Canadian truckers block highway at US border to protest Covid vaccine mandates How the volcanic eruption near Tonga unfolded and the aftermath — in images Visit Organifi for the exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Promo code “MINDPUMP” at checkout** Gourmet Cookies - Twisted Sugar Visit ZBiotics for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! Pros and Cons of Creatine – Mind Pump Blog Mind Pump #1345: 6 Ways To Optimize Sleep For Faster Muscle Gain And Fat Loss How To Correct An Imbalance Between The Right & Left Side Of The Body – Mind Pump Podcast The BEST Single Leg Exercise You Are Not Doing! (TWO VARIATIONS) - Mind Pump TV MAPS Fitness Prime Pro MAPS Suspension Training SUSPENSION TRAINER – Mind PUMP STORE How To Do The Sled Push The RIGHT Way! (AVOID MISTAKES!) - Mind Pump TV MAPS Fitness Performance Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources People Mentioned Gary Vay-Ner-Chuk (@garyvee) on Instagram Mike Mutzel, MS (@metabolic_mike)  Instagram Chamath Palihapitiya (@chamath)  Twitter Jordan Peterson (@jordan.b.peterson)  Instagram Paul Chek (@paul.chek)  Instagram Mike Boyle (website)

22 Jan 20221h 53min

In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about whether calories should be the same for training and non-training days, the pros and cons of wearing gloves when lifting, whether lifting low weight and high reps is as effective as high weight and low reps, and if mirrors an underrated piece of gym equipment. Mind Pump Fit Tip: How skipping leg days may actually affect the gains in the rest of your body. (4:08) How Adam has become a meme for a dad. (12:49) Why masks don’t work. (17:50) The case against masks for children. (20:31) Joe Rogan and data manipulation. (24:39) The state of brick-and-mortar businesses and predicting what its future looks like. (29:37) Why is real estate exploding?! (33:04) Was Logan Paul scammed on the purchase of fake Pokémon cards? (44:00) The Mind Pump snowmobiling Utah experience. (45:18) The vision for Mind Pump Rentals. (48:20) Caldera is saving the guy’s faces after their trip to the snow. (52:26) #Quah question #1 – If I’m in a caloric deficit to lose body fat, should my calories be the same for training and non-training days? (55:32) #Quah question #2 – What are the pros and cons of wearing gloves when lifting? (59:42) #Quah question #3 - Are low weight and high reps not as effective as high weight and low reps? (1:05:10) #Quah question #4 – Are mirrors an underrated piece of gym equipment? (1:09:42) Related Links/Products Mentioned January Promotion (#1): NEW YEAR'S RESOLUTIONS SPECIAL BUNDLE OFFERS January Promotion (#2): MAPS Anabolic 50% off **Code “JANUARY50” at checkout** If Masks Work, Why Can I Smell Farts? The CDC’s Flawed Case for Wearing Masks in School - The Atlantic The Case Against Masks for Children - WSJ Face masks DO harm kids' development, landmark study shows Spotify mum after Joe Rogan critics calls for change to prevent COVID ‘misinformation’ on platform JRE #1762 – Josh Szeps Walker Webcast: Peter Linneman Sees Economy in Growth Mode for 2022 Mind Pump #1657: Why The Economy Won’t Crash With Peter Linneman Visit PRx Performance for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! Logan Paul was scammed on $3.5 million of fake Pokemon cards Visit Caldera Lab for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Code “mindpump” at checkout for the discount** Visit Drink LMNT for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! How to Undulate Your Calories for Faster Weight Loss & an Improved Metabolism (Mind Pump TV – YouTube) Which Is Better: Low Reps Or High Reps? - Mind Pump Blog How Phasing Your Workouts Leads to Consistent Plateau Free Workouts – Mind Pump Blog Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources People Mentioned Brooke Waters Norseth (@brookenorseth)  Instagram

21 Jan 20221h 16min

In this episode Sal, Adam & Justin cover five keys to designing a daily workout for 30 days & have also included a free workout at maps30day.com! Mind Pump, giving back to their audience. (3:14) The value of proper programming to get you started the RIGHT way. (5:43) The importance of mobility and mapping it out for the general public. (6:52) The design and features of this program. (8:16) #1 – A focus on compound lifts and mobility. (11:28) #2 - Scaling up to create a positive feedback loop. (14:48) #3 - Tracking your movement with step goals. (18:29) An example of what the first week will look like. (24:11) Why exercise order matters. (27:10) What you can expect by following this 30 day workout. (29:16) #1 – Get stronger. (29:26) #2 – Increase in metabolism. (31:22) #3 – Less pain and stiffness. (33:38) #4 – Build more energy and stamina. (34:49) #5 – The beginnings of a snowball effect, when it comes to fat loss. (37:50) Related Links/Products Mentioned MAPS 30 Day Free Workout Luna Physical Therapy January Promotion (#1): NEW YEAR'S RESOLUTIONS SPECIAL BUNDLE OFFERS January Promotion (#2): MAPS Anabolic 50% off **Code “JANUARY50” at checkout** Mind Pump #451: Introducing Mind Pump 30 Days Of Coaching (And It’s FREE!) 30 Days of Coaching | Mind Pump Media What is NEAT and Why Should You Care About it? - Mind Pump Blog Why You Can Prioritize NEAT Over Cardio – Mind Pump Blog Why The Scale Is Not Always The Best Way To Measure Progress – Mind Pump Blog Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources

20 Jan 202245min

In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin coach four Pump Heads via Zoom. Mind Pump Fit Tip: How the current body acceptance movement is harming people’s health. (4:25) Our idea of success is flawed. (17:08) The staggering weight gained, by demographic, during the pandemic. (20:53) A parent hack brought to you by Table Topics. (26:33) Butcher Box, putting that meat in your box. (33:17) The crisis of cars. (36:01) Turo, the Airbnb of cars. (41:23) The guy’s favorite Vuori pants. (47:47) Yet another study how exercise benefits the brain. (49:04) #ListenerLive question #1 – Do you know anyone who has intertwined the medical and fitness industries? (52:38) #ListenerLive question #2 – What is the value of digestive enzymes, and can I become reliant on them? (1:02:44) #ListenerLive question #3 – Should I be concerned about high LDL cholesterol levels when in the context of things, I am overall healthy? (1:12:07) #ListenerLive question #4 – What are some ways to develop fast strength and power? (1:25:04) Related Links/Products Mentioned Ask a question to Mind Pump, live! Email: live@mindpumpmedia.com January Promotion (#1): NEW YEAR'S RESOLUTIONS SPECIAL BUNDLE OFFERS January Promotion (#2): MAPS Anabolic 50% off **Code “JANUARY50” at checkout** What the Future of Fitness Really Looks Like Mind Pump #1495 The Science Of Happiness With Arthur C. Brooks Average undesired weight gain reported by adults in the United States since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic as of Feb. 2021, by demographic Conversation starters - Icebreaker Games | TableTopics Visit Butcher Box for this month’s exclusive Mind Pump offer! Peer-to-peer car-sharing company Turo files IPO to go public – TechCrunch Visit Vuori Clothing for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! Exercise alters brain chemistry to protect aging synapses Visit MASSZYMES by biOptimizers for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Promo code “MINDPUMP10” at checkout** Mind Pump #1720: The 8 Worst People To Take Diet Advice From Mind Pump Hormones Facebook Private Forum Mind Pump #1587: Getting To Root Cause Of Low Energy, Skin Issues And A Poor Libido With Dr. Stephen Cabral Mind Pump #1567: How Not To Die From Heart Disease With Dr. Alo Stop Working Out And Start Practicing – Mind Pump Blog MAPS Fitness Performance Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources People Mentioned Gary Vay-Ner-Chuk (@garyvee)  Instagram Arthur Brooks (@arthurcbrooks)  Instagram Dr. Stephen Cabral (@stephencabral)  Instagram Ben Greenfield Fitness (@bengreenfieldfitness)  Instagram

19 Jan 20221h 36min

In this episode Sal, Adam & Justin reveal eight exercises that should not be your first choice when higher value exercises are available. How every exercise has its value if applied PROPERLY. (2:17) The Eight Most Overrated Exercises. #1 – Burpees. (4:38) #2 – Hip abduction/adduction machine. (7:48) #3 – Planks. (11:51) #4 – Leg extension. (15:21) #5 – Peck deck. (20:31) #6 – Combo exercises. (22:33) #7 – Donkey kickbacks. (29:20) #8 – Tricep kickbacks. (32:36) Honorable mentions. (34:43) Related Links/Products Mentioned January Promotion (#1): NEW YEAR'S RESOLUTIONS SPECIAL BUNDLE OFFERS January Promotion (#2): MAPS Anabolic 50% off **Code “JANUARY50” at checkout** Visit Chili Sleep for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! Mind Pump #1315: The 8 Best Exercises You Are Not Doing Activate Your Glutes with Tube Walking – Mind Pump TV How to do a PROPER Plank – Mind Pump TV Sissy Squat - The forgotten quad building exercise of the pros – Mind Pump TV Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources

17 Jan 202243min

In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin coach four Pump Heads via Zoom. Mind Pump Fit Tip: Obesity is a choice. (3:57) How Adam may be the best stock predictor of all-time and the state of the gym industry. (25:19) How exercise has profound effects on mental health. (32:01) Drinking and Zbiotics. (33:26) The benefits of starting with a new training stimulus. (35:57) The first genetically modified pig heart has been successfully transplanted into a patient. (39:42) NCI, making it easier to become a successful online coach. (46:53) #ListenerLive question #1 – How can I maintain my strength gains while building endurance and stamina for an upcoming obstacle course race? (57:43) #ListenerLive question #2 – What are some ways to address joint pain while running MAPS Performance? (1:11:25) #ListenerLive question #3 – How would you recommend programming for a strong man event? (1:22:50) #ListenerLive question #4 – Is it a realistic goal to build 2-5 lbs. of muscle, being over 50 years old? (1:28:09) Related Links/Products Mentioned Ask a question to Mind Pump, live! Email: live@mindpumpmedia.com January Promotion (#1): NEW YEAR'S RESOLUTIONS SPECIAL BUNDLE OFFERS January Promotion (#2): MAPS Anabolic 50% off **Code “JANUARY50” at checkout** Mind Pump #1527: The 3 Step Solution To The Obesity Epidemic Mind Pump #1465: The Truth About Health At Every Size Substantial weight loss can reduce risk of severe COVID-19 complications, study finds: Successful weight-loss intervention before infection associated with 60 percent lower risk of severe disease in patients with obesity — ScienceDaily Planet Fitness to buy franchisee Sunshine Fitness in $800 million deal Ohio Man Loses More Than 30 Pounds Drinking Only Beer During Lent Visit ZBiotics for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! Genetically Modified Pig Heart Successfully Transplanted Into a Patient NCI Certifications x Mind Pump Visit Organifi for the exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Promo code “MINDPUMP” at checkout** MAPS Fitness Performance MAPS O.C.R. MAPS Strong Prime Bundle Mind Pump Hormones Facebook Private Forum MP Hormones MAPS Powerlift Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources People Mentioned Alex Hormozi (@hormozi)  Instagram Jason Phillips (@jasonphillipsisnutrition)  Instagram Mike Matthews (@muscleforlifefitness)  Instagram Hunter McIntyre (@huntthesheriff)  Instagram Robert Oberst (@robertoberst)  Instagram Craig Capurso (@craigcapurso)  Instagram

15 Jan 20221h 43min

In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about only feeling back squats in the quads, how much age influences the ability to make muscle and strength gains, the value of fitness trackers like Whoop and Apple Watch, and the best workout shoes. Mind Pump Fit Tip: Contrary to popular belief, the best thing you can do for your immunity is to be fit, healthy, and lean. (3:59) Justin’s horse immunity. (9:26) How the CDC is now suddenly changing its tune. (11:33) Are gyms poised to see a surge? (15:33) Why is Nike coming after Lululemon? (18:44) When will the NFT bubble burst? (24:40) What will the future of the housing market look like? (31:10) How ashwagandha consistently raises testosterone in men with low testosterone. (33:12) How it’s harder to gain body fat with protein than carbs or fats. (40:20) The Shadow Banned Club. (42:18) A conspiracy theory surrounding parallel universes. (49:37) What Mind Pump is watching on TV. (53:49) #Quah question #1 – I only feel back squats in my quads. Am I doing something wrong, or is that common with most people? (57:38) #Quah question #2 - How much does age influence the ability to make muscle and strength gains? (1:01:22) #Quah question #3 – What are your thoughts on fitness trackers like Whoop, Apple Watch, etc.? (1:08:45) #Quah question #4 – What are the best workout shoes? (1:14:49) Related Links/Products Mentioned January Promotion (#1): NEW YEAR'S RESOLUTIONS SPECIAL BUNDLE OFFERS January Promotion (#2): MAPS Anabolic 50% off **Code “JANUARY50” at checkout** CDC Director: Over 75% Of COVID Deaths In Vaccinated Had ‘At Least 4 Comorbidities’ Walensky says Sotomayor's pediatric COVID hospitalization number was off dramatically Expert Ratings For Planet Fitness Mind Pump#1572: Is Tonal Worth The Money? With Aly Orady Mind Pump #1280: COVID-19 – The Death Of The Gym Industry? Nike sues Lululemon for patent infringement for the company's Mirror Home Gym and connected apps The Fight Before Christmas (2021) - IMDb Convicted Theranos founder Elizabeth Holmes will spend the summer a free woman after a judge set her sentencing for late September All-In with Chamath, Jason, Sacks & Friedberg Summary of Ashwagandha Visit Organifi for the exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Promo code “MINDPUMP” at checkout** The effects of psilocybin on cognitive and emotional functions in healthy participants: Results from a phase 1, randomised, placebo-controlled trial involving simultaneous psilocybin administration and preparation Visit Magic Spoon for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! Facebook parent company Meta to expand in Austin, leasing high-rise A Man find in Mexico a Nazi coin of the year 2039, a test of time travel or a parallel universe? Operation Highjump - The Black Vault Philadelphia Experiment - Wikipedia The Book of Boba Fett | Disney+ Originals The Righteous Gemstones (HBO) - HBO Max Visit LivON Labs for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! 3 Best Secrets - How To Make Your Butt Grow (AVOID MISTAKES!) | MIND PUMP TV Is it Harder to Put on Muscle as You Age? - Mind Pump Blog Born to Run: A Hidden Tribe, Superathletes, and the Greatest Race the World Has Never Seen Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources

14 Jan 20221h 24min

In this episode Sal, Adam & Justin cover ten common traits shared by successful lifters. Ten Traits of Successful Lifters. (2:36) #1 – Prioritize technique and form. (3:33) #2 – Practice foundational lifts and PRACTICE them often. (7:14) #3 – Know how to apply and manipulate intensity. (11:08) #4 – Aim to optimize efficiency. (16:01) #5 – Love the journey. (20:47) #6 – They are disciplined, NOT motivated. (24:32) #7 – Don't take unnecessary risks. (29:28) #8 – If something hurts, they do NOT avoid it. They FIX it. (34:00) #9 – Look at food in terms of performance. (38:38) #10 – Don’t fall into the comparison trap. (41:26) Related Links/Products Mentioned January Promotion (#1): NEW YEAR'S RESOLUTIONS SPECIAL BUNDLE OFFERS January Promotion (#2): MAPS Anabolic 50% off **Code “JANUARY50” at checkout** Visit Paleo Valley for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Promo code “Mindpump15” at checkout for 15% discount** Stop Working Out And Start Practicing – Mind Pump Blog The Most Overlooked Muscle Building Principle – Mind Pump Blog How Phasing Your Workouts Leads to Consistent Plateau Free Workouts – Mind Pump Blog The Breakdown Recovery Trap, Why You Aren’t Progressing – Mind Pump Blog The Alchemist Workout Because You Love Yourself Not Because You Hate Yourself – Mind Pump Blog Your Workout Partner MIGHT Be Killing Your Gains – Mind Pump Podcast Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources People Mentioned Jocko Willink (@jockowillink)  Instagram Dexter “The Blade” Jackson (@mrolympia08)  Instagram

13 Jan 202246min