
2243: Front Squats Vs. Zercher Squats, Straight Sets Vs. Circuits, Ways to Increase Your Appetite & More
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: The two MOST important things to consider when picking a protein powder. (2:22) New product alert from Paleo Valley, Beef Tallow. (14:29) The guys journey with fast food. (16:45) Justin’s ‘incredible’ DMV experience. (29:31) Fun Facts with Justin: Dogs trained to drive. (31:28) Mind Pump’s holiday traditions. (33:36) Shout out to Mind Pump’s 3-Day Trainer Series! (53:58) #Quah question #1 - Do you think it would be detrimental for someone just to do Zercher squats and not to front squats? What are the unique benefits of each? (55:17) #Quah question #2 - Bulking is a chore. Is there any natural means of increasing appetite? (1:00:07) #Quah question #3 - You guys advocate for more “straight sets with proper rest” which I much prefer myself, but it seems difficult to achieve when it comes to training clients for only an hour. When you trained, did you stick to straight sets or more of a 1. ABC, 2. ABC circuit style? (1:05:18) #Quah question #4 - What are your thoughts on the best gut health supplements? (1:11:42) Related Links/Products Mentioned Personal Trainer 3-Day Training – Starting Jan. 15, 2024 Visit Organifi for the exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Promo code MINDPUMP at checkout** Visit Paleo Valley for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! 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 New Study of Protein Powders from Clean Label Project Finds Elevated Levels of Heavy Metals and BPA in 53 Leading Brands The World According to Monsanto (HQ) - YouTube The 22 Most Valuable Happy Meal Toys From McDonald's For a limited time only, Mind Pump listeners get a free LMNT Sample Pack with any purchase: Visit DrinkLMNT.com/MindPump Build Your Legs with the Zercher Squat – Mind Pump TV BEST Front Squat Regression & Mobility Tips (START HERE) – Mind Pump TV Man v. Food: Kitchen Sink Challenge – (YouTube) Visit Kreatures of Habit: Meal One for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Code MP25 at checkout** Mind Pump # 1952: How To Bulk The Right Way MAPS 15 Minutes Stop Working Out And Start Practicing – Mind Pump Blog Visit Seed for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Promo code MINDPUMP at checkout for 30% off your first month’s supply of Seed’s DS-01® Daily Synbiotic** MP Holistic Health Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources People Mentioned Dr. Stephen Cabral (@stephencabral) Instagram
5 Jan 20241h 18min

2242: The Non-Surgical Way to Look Younger With Dr. Anthony Youn
The difference between a holistic and traditional plastic surgeon. (1:55) How there are ‘turf wars’ in ALL of medicine. (5:47) Why did he almost leave medicine? (7:15) An example of when not to do surgery. (9:55) Why it is much harder to say NO to a patient than YES? (11:27) The importance of a health coach. (14:05) The supplements you want to avoid before surgery. (18:53) The do’s and don'ts for women post breast augmentation surgery. (20:18) The truth surrounding breast implant illness. (30:49) Why he is NOT a fan of butt implants. (39:42) How does he reconcile when surgery is NOT right for someone? (48:59) The most common surgeries men are getting. (52:42) When to get liposuction. (55:25) His take on peptides. (59:03) What can you do about thinning hair? (1:00:40) What procedures/treatments will he consider as he ages? (1:06:41) The evolution of his social media rise. (1:09:57) Medicine is NOT what it used to be. (1:15:11) His most rewarding patient. (1:22:04) Related Links/Products Mentioned Visit Legion Athletics for the 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 Younger for Life: Feel Great and Look Your Best with the New Science of Autojuvenation – Book by Dr. Anthony Youn Plastic Surgery Societies Issue Urgent Warning About the Risks Associated with Brazilian Butt Lifts Plastic Surgeons Use Abdominal Etching to Create Six Pack TRANSCEND your goals! Telehealth Provider • Physician Directed GET YOUR PERSONALIZED TREATMENT PLAN! Hormone Replacement Therapy, Cognitive Function, Sleep & Fatigue, Athletic Performance and MORE. Their online process and medical experts make it simple to find out what’s right for you. Telogen Effluvium: Symptoms, Causes, Treatment & Regrowth Hair Wellness from Within | Nutrafol Visit Joovv for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! Morpheus8 Benefits, Side Effects, Pain, How Long It Lasts | RealSelf The Swan (TV series) - Wikipedia Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources Featured Guest Anthony Youn, MD, FACS (@tonyyounmd) Instagram Doctor Youn (@doctoryoun) Official TikTok Website Doctor Youn - YouTube
4 Jan 20241h 27min

2241: Longer Vs. Shorter More Frequent Workouts, Transitioning From Powerlifting to Bodybuilding, the Value of Reverse Dieting & More
In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin coach four Pump Heads via Zoom. Email live@mindpumpmedia.com if you want to be considered to ask your question on the show. Mind Pump Fit Tip: The ULTIMATE form of exercise for longevity is STRENGTH TRAINING. (3:05) Make your ‘health retirement’ much brighter by lifting weights. (14:54) Lost opportunities and lessons learned along the way. (19:15) The problems with realtor influencers. (24:42) Chivalry is not dead. (38:08) Confronting the parents of the bully. (40:06) Red-light therapy can improve eyesight. (47:24) Why Ned’s products stand out above the rest. (53:00) Shout out to Boundless Kitchen by Ben Greenfield. (56:37) #ListenerLive question #1 - What can I do to maintain effective and varied programming within my time and energy constraints? (1:00:32) #ListenerLive question #2 - What program would you recommend running in the off-season of powerlifting? (1:14:01) #ListenerLive question #3 - When I hear you guys talking about bulking, cutting, and reverse dieting, it usually seems to be in the context of going from a high body fat percentage to a lower one. For a person (>30% body fat) how does this work? (1:22:46) #ListenerLive question #4 - Which MAPS program would be beneficial for someone who needs to maintain strength while doing a lot of endurance cardio as a full-time job? (1:33:39) 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! Visit NED for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! 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 Marked irregular myofiber shape is a hallmark of human skeletal muscle ageing and is reversed by heavy resistance training Mind Pump #2187: Why Building Muscle Is More Important Than Losing Fat With Dr. Gabrielle Lyon The Millionaire Next Door: The Surprising Secrets of America’s Wealthy End Hedge Fund Control of American Homes Act A school bully kept stealing my daughter’s lunch, so I laced her food with laxatives Light Therapy Market Size, Share & Trends Analysis Report By Product (Lightbox, Floor & Desk Lamp), By Application, By Light Type (Blue Light, Red Light), By End-use, By Region, And Segment Forecasts, 2023 - 2030 Boundless Kitchen: Biohack Your Body & Boost Your Brain with Healthy Recipes You Actually Want to Eat – Book by Ben Greenfield Visit Seed for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Promo code MINDPUMP at checkout for 30% off your first month’s supply of Seed’s DS-01® Daily Synbiotic** Mind Pump #2112: Is 15 Minutes Enough Time For An Effective Workout? Personal Trainer 3-Day Training – Starting Jan. 15, 2024 Reverse Dieting 101 | MAPS Fitness Products Reverse Dieting: What Is It and Should YOU Try It?? | MIND PUMP Visit Kreatures of Habit: Meal One for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Code MP25 at checkout** Meepo Meals Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources People Mentioned Dr. Gabrielle Lyon (@drgabriellelyon) Instagram Andy Galpin (@drandygalpin) Instagram James Smith (@jamessmithpt) Instagram Ben Greenfield (@bengreenfieldfitness) Instagram Father Steve Grunow (@fatherstevegrunow) Instagram
3 Jan 20241h 42min

2240: Mikhaila Peterson
Finding her person and having another baby. (1:37) How things will be different with her parenting this time around. (3:58) The evolution of her podcast. (6:14) I will not provoke an autoimmune disorder so that the public will feel better about the health of my baby.” (11:08) The state of her business. (16:58) Why did she step into the supplement world? (18:08) The importance of picking the right air filter. (20:18) Growing up in the Peterson household. (22:21) Her journey with taking and coming off medications. (25:00) Why she chooses to avoid the mainstream medical system. (33:33) Her experience with home births. (34:58) Does her daughter take after herself? (39:52) How she deals with having dual custody. (41:47) Bringing home boyfriends around her parents. (44:14) Being the gatekeeper of the Peterson brand. (46:42) Impacting the healthcare system. (50:00) All beef all the time. (51:30) Will ARC become an annual thing? (53:13) The importance and value of postpartum physical therapy. (56:39) Related Links/Products Mentioned Visit PRx Performance for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! December Promotion: MAPS Old Time Strength | MAPS OCR 50% off! ** Code DECEMBER50 at checkout ** Listen To Mikhaila Peterson Podcasts | Mikhaila Peterson Mind Pump #725: Mikhaila Peterson’s Personal Account Of Treating Debilitating Disease Through Diet Fuller Health Home - Peterson Academy Love The Air You Breathe | Air Oasis® Watch The Business of Being Born | Prime Video Carnivore Chips - Carnivore Snax Welcome to ARC Luna Physical Therapy MAPS Starter Personal Trainer 3-Day Training – Starting Jan. 15, 2024 Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources Featured Guest/People Mentioned Mikhaila Peterson (@mikhailapeterson) Instagram Website Jordan B. Peterson (@JordanBPeterson) Twitter
1 Jan 20241h 1min

2239: How to Lift After Age 40, the Best Way to Train Young Athletes, the Pros & Cons of Training & Cannabis Use & More (Listener Live Coaching)
In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer four Pump Head questions from the Sunday @mindpumpmedia Quah post. Mind Pump Fit Tip: You can eat A LOT of protein at once or a little bit in small servings. It really DOESN’T make a difference, but there are things you want to consider. (1:59) New product alert from Organifi! Their FIRST EVER Kids product, Easy Greens!! (23:54) The challenges with getting kids to eat well. (26:05) New behaviors in the Mind Pump households. (30:26) The importance of hitting your protein targets. (33:20) When your kids hit your heartstrings. (39:34) Catching your parents in bed. (45:30) Sal showing off for the partners. (48:26) Is Adam warming up to the Cybertruck? (49:46) Favorite cars from childhood. (53:15) Shout out to Layne Norton! (1:03:14) #ListenerLive question #1 - Do you think there’s any benefit to working out under the influence of THC or any drugs that merely act on the mind? (1:04:36) #ListenerLive question #2 - I was thinking of sticking with Anabolic Advanced but occasionally swapping out some of the optional exercises to keep things fresh. What are your thoughts on this? (1:18:22) #ListenerLive question #3 - How much endurance cardio is going to be too much? How do I balance my love and OCR training and avoid injuries? (1:28:31) #ListenerLive question #4 – How would you implement MAPS Performance with young athletes (11-18)? (1:38:10) Related Links/Products Mentioned Ask a question to Mind Pump, live! Email: live@mindpumpmedia.com Visit Organifi for the exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Promo code MINDPUMP at checkout** Visit Joovv for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! December Promotion: MAPS Old Time Strength | MAPS OCR 50% off! ** Code DECEMBER50 at checkout ** The anabolic response to protein ingestion during recovery from exercise has no upper limit in magnitude and duration in vivo in humans The Myth of Optimal Protein Intake – Mind Pump Blog Twin research indicates that a vegan diet improves cardiovascular health Tesla Cybertruck spotted in matte black for first time - Electrek 1985 Toyota SR5 Pickup Signed By ‘Back To The Future’ Cast Comes With Its Own Hoverboard Visit Eight Sleep for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump Listeners! ** Save $150 on the Pod Cover. ** New take on runner’s high: Study explores how marijuana affects workouts MAPS 40+ MAPS Symmetry MAPS Prime Pro Webinar MAPS 15 Minutes Personal Trainer 3-Day Training – Starting Jan. 15, 2024 Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources People Mentioned Layne Norton, Ph.D. (@biolayne) Instagram Max Lugavere (@maxlugavere) Instagram
30 Dec 20231h 56min

2238: How to Train to Perform a Muscle-Up, Why Government Protein Recommendations are Inadequate, the Value of Sports Massage & More
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: DON’T avoid all the different types of reps because of some silly study! They ALL have value and can build muscle. (1:55) When the genetic anomaly meets the hardest worker in the room. (13:35) Would you rather be dumb or brilliant? (23:15) Tesla propaganda. (27:13) When company initiatives are about race rather than merit. (29:35) The education disruption is here! (38:27) Legacy media and social media are controlling you. (41:36) Meat dealing Butcher Box. (49:30) Will Sal get a vasectomy? (55:20) Shout out to BallerBusters! (59:02) #Quah question #1 - I’d like to be able to do a muscle up. What should I do to get to that point? (1:01:26) #Quah question #2 - The recommended daily allowance for protein is about .8 grams per KG of body weight per day (about 0.36 grams per pound of body weight) for optimum health. Tell us why they are wrong. (1:08:28) #Quah question #3 - What can be a daily routine for neck and back slouching? (1:14:51) #Quah question #4 - If you are regularly active, do you think sports massage is important? (1:18:46) Related Links/Products Mentioned Visit Butcher Box for this month’s exclusive Mind Pump offer! Personal Trainer 3-Day Training – Starting Jan. 15, 2024 December Promotion: MAPS Old Time Strength | MAPS OCR 50% off! ** Code DECEMBER50 at checkout ** Why You Need to Mix Rep Ranges After Periods of Training - Mind Pump Watch Coach Prime - Season 2 | Prime Video Futurism - Facebook Leaked IBM Training Shows Unhealthy Obsession with Demonizing White People: Report Elon Musk is funding a new school planning to open in Austin, Texas "Eat Less, Move More" Approach Doesn't Actually Work for Weight Loss, New Study Finds Mark Zuckerberg's $100M Hawaii compound has huge underground Visit Stress Guardian by biOptimizers for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! The Myth of Optimal Protein Intake – Mind Pump Blog Why do we Need Protein? – Mind Pump Blog Mind Pump #1490: How To Improve Your Posture Band Pull Aparts Mobility Session Do You Have Back Or Shoulder Pain? YOU NEED TO TRY THIS! | Mind Pump Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources People Mentioned Chris Bumstead (@cbum) Instagram Jordan B. Peterson (@JordanBPeterson) Twitter Elon Musk (@ElonMusk) Twitter Vivek Ramaswamy (@vivekgramaswamy) Twitter BallerBusters (@ballerbusters) Instagram Layne Norton, Ph.D. (@biolayne) Instagram Andy Galpin (@drandygalpin) Instagram
29 Dec 20231h 27min

2237: From Fat to Fit to Fortune With Mari Llewellyn
In this episode Sal, Adam & Justin speak with Mari Llewellyn, co-founder of Bloom Supplements. Mari’s origin story from being the problem to feeling good from the inside/out. (1:41) From going viral to kick-starting a successful business. (7:41) Her journey into weightlifting and healthy eating. (11:46) Her experience going ‘cold turkey’ off all her medications. (16:50) Reaching her full potential through exercise. (21:25) Meeting her partner and becoming the perfect team. (24:27) The idea behind the Pursuit of Wellness podcast. (29:05) In her baby-making era. (36:39) The process of scaling Bloom Nutrition Supplements. (38:56) The problems with the health & wellness space for women. (41:56) How Bloom made it into Target, its future exit strategy, and surviving COVID. (47:58) The mistakes made along the way. (57:34) The difference between feeling bloated and being well hydrated. (1:04:56) The evolution of social media, marketing for her business, and the podcast. (1:08:20) Her favorite, most memorable podcast guests. (1:14:39) Life-changing things done on her health journey. (1:23:28) Related Links/Products Mentioned Exclusively for Mind Pump Listeners, NCI is offering HOLIDAY SEASON SPECIAL for aspiring nutrition coaches. Click here for an unbelievable 78% OFF on their Exclusive Level 1 Certification Bundle! December Promotion: MAPS Old Time Strength | MAPS OCR 50% off! ** Code DECEMBER50 at checkout ** Mari's newsletter Bloom Nutrition Creatine benefits, dosage, and side effects - Examine Mind Pump #1565: Why Women Should Bulk Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources Featured Guest/People Mentioned Mari Llewellyn (@marillewellyn) Instagram Alex Hormozi (@hormozi) Instagram Paul Saladino (@paulsaladinomd) Twitter Thomas DeLauer (@thomasdelauer) Instagram Liver King (@liverking) Instagram Jessie Inchauspé (@glucosegoddess) Instagram Dr. Mindy Pelz (@dr.mindypelz) Instagram
28 Dec 20231h 34min

2236: Body Part Split Vs. Full Body Workouts, Building Muscle With the Windmill Exercise, Toubleshooting Low Energy, & More (Listener Live Coaching)
In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin coach four Pump Heads via Zoom. Email live@mindpumpmedia.com if you want to be considered to ask your question on the show. Mind Pump Fit Tip: Motivation is bullshit, self-belief is EVERYTHING! (2:37) How Justin is using the Brain Blend from Ned for mental clarity and sharpness pre-podcast. (17:30) BPC-157 is the creatine of the peptide world. (19:40) Mind Pump gives back. (23:55) Fun Facts with Justin: Chlamydia in the Arctic. (33:11) Signs you need to add sodium. (34:25) Will we get to a place where we can engineer broccoli to taste like cake? (39:03) MAPS 40+ looks to be a sleeper hit. (43:13) Females kicking ass! (49:02) When mom’s away, dad holds down the fort. (50:55) Shout out to Josh Nickerson! (1:02:45) #ListenerLive question #1 - What direction do I need to go to keep pushing the dial toward being the athlete I can identify with again? (1:03:39) #ListenerLive question #2 - How do constant interruptions negatively impact sleep cycles? (1:23:30) #ListenerLive question #3 - What can I do to get my left side to match my ride side as far as mobility for the workout is concerned? (1:32:08) #ListenerLive question #4 - Do you think the full-body approach is still beneficial to an intermediate/advanced lifter? (1:42:09) Related Links/Products Mentioned Ask a question to Mind Pump, live! Email: live@mindpumpmedia.com Visit NED for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! For a limited time only, Mind Pump listeners get a free LMNT Sample Pack with any purchase: Visit DrinkLMNT.com/MindPump Personal Trainer 3-Day Training – Starting Jan. 15, 2024 December Promotion: MAPS Old Time Strength | MAPS OCR 50% off! ** Code DECEMBER50 at checkout ** UFC 296’s Tony Ferguson completes David Goggins’ ‘Hell Week’ training program, is ‘a changed man’ Eterna Health – Refer a Patient ** Mention MIND PUMP ** Mind Pump #2125: Heal Like Wolverine: BPC 157 With Dr. William Seeds New chlamydia species discovered deep under the Arctic Ocean Japan researchers develop electric chopsticks to enhance salty taste MAPS 40+ Visit Organifi for the exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Promo code MINDPUMP at checkout** MP Holistic Health Mind Pump #1142: Nine Signs You Are Overtraining Mind Pump #2120: Signs Your Hormones Are Out Of Balance With Dr. Jolene Brighten Mind Pump #1345: 6 Ways To Optimize Sleep For Faster Muscle Gain And Fat Loss Visit Eight Sleep for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump Listeners! **Save $150 on the Pod Cover.** Add Windmills to Your Workout to Increase Your Deadlift Strength – Mind Pump TV Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources People Mentioned David Goggins (@davidgoggins) Instagram Tony Ferguson (@tonyfergusonxt) Instagram Kirk Parsley (@kirkparsley) Instagram Adeel Khan, MD (@dr.akhan) Instagram Jay Campbell (@jaycampbell333) Instagram Dr. William Seeds (@williamseedsmd) Instagram DR. SHAQUILLE O'NEAL Ed.D. (@shaq) Instagram Josh Nickerson (@mindpumpjosh) Instagram
27 Dec 20231h 49min