2702: 5 Obstacles to Being a Strong Dad

In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin coach four Pump Heads via Zoom. Mind Pump Fit Tip: If you do use a plant protein powder, try to get ones that have multiple sources of plant proteins. (1:50) Why do we experience the same reoccurring injuries? (12:31) A Mind Pump Easter. (27:57) The 2x4 scam. (43:12) Keep sending those Kreatures of Habit cookies in! (46:36) The 40-year mortgage. (49:18) Weight discrimination is opening a can of worms. (52:34) Shout out to Squat University. (56:35) #ListenerLive question #1 - Is it possible to put on this much mass without exactly eating more? I've been on Test Cypionate since November and have added about 8 lbs of lean mass. (59:00) #ListenerLive question #2 - When would be a good time to start cutting if I'm 11 weeks out? (1:11:27) #ListenerLive question #3 - Any advice on how I can progress my bench press? (1:28:17) #ListenerLive question #4 - How do I know which shoulder movements to do from MAPS Prime Pro? (1:38:46) 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 Kreatures of Habit: Meal One for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Code MP25 at checkout** April Promotion: MAPS Anabolic or MAPS Split 50% off! **Code APRIL50 at checkout** Two-by-fours are not actually 2-by-4—here's why | Popular Science Send those 'Meal One' cookies to: Mind Pump Media PO Box: 1346 The Alameda #7-98, San Jose CA 95126 FHA approved 40-year mortgage for homebuyers in May NYC law would ban discrimination based on person's height, weight Visit Joy Mode for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Promo code MINDPUMP at checkout for 20% off your first order** Mind Pump Hormones Facebook Private Forum Get yourself tested and transcend your health goals! Mind Pump #403: Adam's Journey From Fat To Fit, Avoiding Holiday Fat Gain, Intermittent Fasting & Performance & MORE Are You Ready For Your Bodybuilding Competition? How To Do Chest Dips For A BIG Chest! – Mind Pump TV How to Build Bigger & Stronger Muscles with ISOMETRICS | Mind Pump 1951 MAPS Powerlift MAPS Fitness Prime Pro Prime Your Shoulders with Handcuffs with Rotation on a Bench Sal's Super Shoulder Movement for more Shoulder Mobility & Connectivity Fix Your Shoulder Pain (SHORT & LONG TERM FIX!!) | MIND PUMP MAPS Prime Webinar MAPS Prime Pro Webinar How To Properly Do The Seated Cable Row (IT MATTERS!) Z Press to take Your Shoulder Development to the Next Level Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources People Mentioned Squat University (@squat_university) Instagram

15 Apr 20231h 53min

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 are going to consume heavily processed foods, find some that are high in PROTEIN! (1:45) Why you want to avoid hitting the snooze button. (9:56) Fun facts about Target. (17:02) Mind Pump Workouts: Current training and nutrition updates. (20:06) Parent influencers and having the maturity to deal with fame. (39:11) Caldera is NOT just for men. (54:50) Shout out to the Daily Stoic. (55:45) #Quah question #1 - Is tucking the tailbone at the bottom of a deep Squat still bad if you're going slow and controlled, and maintaining stability in that range of motion? (57:56) #Quah question #2 - When your programs call for incline press does the amount of incline matter much? (1:03:33) #Quah question #3 - Is there a good and effective way to cut while not obsessively tracking calories or macros? (1:06:13) #Quah question #4 - What advice can you give family or inexperienced friends when searching for a "good" personal trainer? Are there certain things you guys would recommend asking or any red flags to watch out for? (1:09:39) Related Links/Products Mentioned Visit Paleo Valley for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Promo code MINDPUMP15 at checkout for 15% discount** Visit Caldera Lab for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Code MINDPUMP at checkout** April Promotion: MAPS Anabolic or MAPS Split 50% off! **Code APRIL50 at checkout** NIH study finds heavily processed foods cause overeating and weight gain Calorie labels are often wildly inaccurate. Here's how to prevent extra calories from derailing your diet. Processed foods make up 70 percent of the U.S. diet Hitting The Snooze Button Repeatedly Can Cause Sleep Inertia, Says Experts Philips SmartSleep HF3500/60 Wake-Up Light Therapy Alarm Clock with Sunrise Simulation, White Target History Timeline Mind Pump #2020: The Truth About Inflammation With Dr. Stephen Cabral Mind Pump #2017: The Best Peptides For Fat Loss With Dr. William Seeds Mind Pump # 2052: Chalene Johnson: Female Fitness Mogul Meditations Visit Sleep Breakthrough by biOptimizers for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Promo code MINDPUMP10 at checkout** The Myth of Optimal Protein Intake Mind Pump # 1622: Nine Signs Your Trainer Sucks Facebook Forum | Mind Pump Media Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources People Mentioned Dr. Stephen Cabral (@stephencabral) Instagram Daily Stoic (@dailystoic) Instagram

14 Apr 20231h 15min

In this episode Sal, Adam & Justin speak with fitness mogul, Chalene Johnson. "If there is a problem to solve, I will solve it and make some money." (1:29) Capitalizing on her opportunities and choosing fitness. (5:36) Her rock bottom and why she left the fitness space. (16:20) You get happy, and you lose the weight. (29:05) Declutter your life, and things will fall into place. (38:11) Having the "Fonzie" attitude. (42:59) Fitness is a gateway drug. (46:41) Choosing family first. (48:27) Not working hard for the money. (54:13) The biggest roadblocks she sees with young entrepreneurs. (56:00) Her favorite revenue stream and why. (58:10) Sales happen when you know and trust someone. (59:00) Stay authentic. (1:02:19) Biggest business mistakes. (1:07:45) The most valuable commodity. (1:12:45) Has social media been a net positive or negative for society? (1:16:57) Where does she find peace for herself? (1:20:14) Being present with your children. (1:22:45) "Do for them what they can do for themselves." Creating and building resiliency in your kids. (1:25:30) Relationship advise for couples. (1:35:10) Working through crossroads in a marriage and the value of therapy. (1:38:44) The evolution of her relationship with money. (1:45:19) Related Links/Products Mentioned Visit Vuori Clothing for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! April Promotion: MAPS Anabolic or MAPS Split 50% off! **Code APRIL50 at checkout** What Is an 'Almond Mom?' and How to Not Be One Mind Pump #2042: The Essential Habits You Need To Move Freely & Live Fully With Kelly & Juliet Starrett PUSH: 30 Days to Turbocharged Habits, a Bangin' Body, and the Life You Deserve! iGen: Why Today's Super-Connected Kids Are Growing Up Less Rebellious, More Tolerant, Less Happy--and Completely Unprepared for Adulthood--and What That Means for the Rest of Us EMDR Therapy: What It Is, Procedure & Effectiveness - Cleveland Clinic From Strength to Strength: Finding Success, Happiness, and Deep Purpose in the Second Half of Life – Book by Arthur Brooks Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources Featured Guest/People Mentioned Chalene Johnson (@chalenejohnson) Instagram Kelly Starrett (@thereadystate) Instagram Juliet Starrett (@julietstarrett) Instagram Bret Johnson (@bretjohnson11) Instagram Arthur Brooks (@arthurcbrooks) Instagram Jen Cohen (@therealjencohen) Instagram

13 Apr 20231h 53min

In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin coach four Pump Heads via Zoom. Mind Pump Fit Tip: When it comes to training your body or doing things to your body, a little bit of stress can actually make you healthier and stronger. (2:07) How Justin is currently using the Mobility Wall. (13:46) Seeing things for the first time. (16:25) Is Saudi Arabia buying attention? (18:52) The OnlyFans phenomenon. (22:12) How propaganda can be harmful and misleading. (31:26) The Democrats are playing a risky game. (40:36) Organic vs non-organic content. (50:47) Shout out to Bret Contreras. (58:16) #ListenerLive question #1 - Why am I not seeing huge muscle growth when maintaining or any real leaning out when in a cut? (1:00:06) #ListenerLive question #2 - Are there any good bodyweight or minimal equipment routines you guys could recommend or any other tips to minimize muscle loss? (1:12:29) #ListenerLive question #3 - What's the best strategy (programming, nutrition) to achieve my goal of being able to dunk by 40? (1:18:56) #ListenerLive question #4 - Is it normal to be sorer on deload weeks than on regular weeks? (1:30:59) Related Links/Products Mentioned Ask a question to Mind Pump, live! Email: live@mindpumpmedia.com Visit The Cold Plunge for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump Listeners! **Promo code MINDPUMP at checkout for $150 off your order** Visit Mobility Wall for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Code MINDPUMP at checkout for 20% off** April Promotion: MAPS Anabolic or MAPS Split 50% off! **Code APRIL50 at checkout** Mind Pump #1822: Wim Hof On How To Control Your Immune System With Breathwork Lionel Messi Receives Monstrous $440 Million Offer From Saudi Arabia: Reports Watch Full Swing | Netflix Official Site New research suggests physical exercise has 'little' mental benefits Dr. Michael Ruscio post on Probiotic Supplements How an Economy Grows and Why It Crashes – Book by Peter Schiff ‎Arnold's Pump Club on Apple Podcasts All-In Podcast - E122: Is AI the next great computing platform? ChatGPT vs. Google, containing AGI & RESTRICT Act AI could go 'Terminator,' gain upper hand over humans in Darwinian rules of evolution, report warns Visit Organifi for the exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Promo code MINDPUMP at checkout** Mind Pump #2010: Seven Reasons Your Workout Isn't Working Mind Pump #1630: Ten Ways To Break Through A Plateau MAPS 15 Minutes MAPS Fitness Anywhere The Vert Code- Bodyweight | PJF Performance MAPS Fitness Performance MAPS Anabolic Advanced Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources People Mentioned Wim Hof (@iceman_hof) Instagram Andrew Huberman, Ph.D. (@hubermanlab) Instagram Leo Messi (@leomessi) Instagram Dr. Michael Ruscio, DC- Gut Health (@drrusciodc) Instagram Bret Contreras PhD (@bretcontreras1) Instagram Paul J. Fabritz (@pjfperformance) Instagram Max Schmarzo (ATC/CSCS/MS) (@strong_by_science) Instagram

12 Apr 20231h 40min

In this episode Sal, Adam & Justin speak with scientist Kevin Bass about his controversial Newsweek article. Being objective through experience. His early years and background in the medical space. (1:51) Without health, what do you have? (12:54) Going from the debunker to getting attacked by the mob. (17:08) Breaking the shell around him. (23:30) Causing more harm than good. (32:34) Sharing his health scare with the vaccines. (36:44) The 'evidence gap' in science. (41:24) Debating the COVID vaccine efficacy. (46:12) The unintended consequences of the COVID policies on children. (50:59) How to heal the public's trust in government. (55:18) Why has the establishment gone to war with alternative treatments for COVID? (1:10:40) The fallout from his viral article in Newsweek. (1:13:57) Related Links/Products Mentioned For Mind Pump listeners you get 50% off! So, for only $49 + free shipping, you can test your testosterone levels at home with a simple saliva test from Equi.Life. Grab your $49 test today! April Promotion: MAPS Anabolic or MAPS Split 50% off! **Code APRIL50 at checkout** It's Time for the Scientific Community to Admit We Were Wrong About COVID and It Cost Lives | Opinion An 85-year Harvard study found the No. 1 thing that makes us happy in life: It helps us 'live longer' Effect of Sunscreen Application Under Maximal Use Conditions on Plasma Concentration of Sunscreen Active Ingredients New study confirms COVID-19 lockdowns did more harm than good Do physical measures such as hand-washing or wearing masks stop or slow down the spread of respiratory viruses? Pericarditis - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic Cardiovascular Manifestation of the BNT162b2 mRNA COVID-19 Vaccine in Adolescents New Reports on Health and Well-being of Children During COVID-19 Pandemic Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources Features Guest/People Mentioned Kevin Bass (@kevinnbass) Twitter Elon Musk (@elonmusk) Twitter Jay Bhattacharya (@DrJBhattacharya) Twitter Joe Rogan (@joerogan) Instagram Alan Aragon (@thealanaragon) Instagram

10 Apr 20231h 21min

In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin coach four Pump Heads via Zoom. Mind Pump Fit Tip: A high-protein diet is SUPERIOR to a calorie-restricted diet. (1:53) Is lab-grown meat a net positive or negative for society? (14:51) Fun Facts with Justin: When was the guillotine last used? (24:36) COVID kids. (28:37) The evolution of soft drinks. (31:28) Adam's cigarette days. (35:46) The guy's worst habits. (37:47) Dirty roommates. (40:45) Adam's a BIG gym guy once again. (47:46) You don't want to see Adam angry. (54:31) ChatGPT saves lives. (1:02:37) It's not health, it's business. (1:04:07) Shout out to Jonathan Pageau. (1:04:54) #ListenerLive question #1 - How do you plan for someone who has long-term strength goals in the gym, but without any time constraints such as competition? (1:06:26) #ListenerLive question #2 - Am I doing something wrong if by the end of the workout I do not feel any fatigue or tiredness? (1:18:35) #ListenerLive question #3 - I want to maintain my size and get lean. What would you guys recommend if I have a hard time dieting with carbohydrates, and don't like the way I feel with them in my diet? (1:26:42) #ListenerLive question #4 - What would you recommend doing with carbs if I split my workout into 3 segments over the course of the day? How much of the "eat carbs around your workout" is for energy versus muscle building/retention? (1:43:15) Related Links/Products Mentioned Ask a question to Mind Pump, live! Email: live@mindpumpmedia.com Visit Butcher Box for this month's exclusive Mind Pump offer! Visit Joovv for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! April Promotion: MAPS Anabolic or MAPS Split 50% off! **Code APRIL50 at checkout** Effects of different weight loss dietary interventions on body mass index and glucose and lipid metabolism in obese patients Visit Kreatures of Habit: Meal One for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Code MP25 at checkout** Italy moves to ban lab-grown meat to protect food heritage WHAT IS LAB-GROWN MEAT, AND HOW IS 'CULTURED' MEAT MADE? The Menu (2022) - IMDb Do physical measures such as hand-washing or wearing masks stop or slow down the spread of respiratory viruses? Fitness 19 – Morgan Hill, CA Efficacy of blue light vs. red light in the treatment of psoriasis: a double-blind, randomized comparative study ChatGPT saved my dog's life after vet couldn't diagnosis it 80 Percent of Public Schools Have Contracts With Coke or Pepsi Beyond Order: Montreal Lecture | Jonathan Pageau | EP 262 Visit SleepMe for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! Visit MASSZYMES by biOptimizers for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Promo code MINDPUMP10 at checkout** MAPS Fitness Performance MAPS Powerlift MAPS Symmetry Sore muscles…what does it mean? – Mind Pump Blog Carb Cycling: A Good Way To Lose Fat? – Mind Pump Blog Mind Pump #2010: Seven Reasons Your Workout Isn't Working MAPS Anabolic Advanced Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources People Mentioned Arthur Brooks (@arthurcbrooks) Instagram Jonathan Pageau (@jonathan.pageau) Instagram Jordan Peterson (@jordan.b.peterson) Instagram

8 Apr 20231h 58min

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 MOST important/valuable investment you will ever make in your fitness journey is hiring a good coach/trainer. (2:26) Fun Facts with Justin: Who was originally cast as the Predator monster? (16:12) The tragic story of Whitney Houston and her daughter. (21:14) Alarming news regarding A.I. (25:03) What are liquid trees and why is there controversy surrounding them? (31:58) Aurelius GETS it! (34:30) Older dad wisdom. (36:30) How feet are the map of the entire body. (42:52) Organifi's Peak Power is still getting rave reviews! (54:37) Reactions to the UFC/WWE merger. (55:14) Is fame a curse? (59:33) Shout out to Dr. Nicole LePera. (1:03:10) #Quah question # 1 - What are the best glute building exercises as alternatives to hip thrusts? (1:05:04) #Quah question #2 - What are some of the biggest limitations for people who begin lifting for the first time at 40? (1:09:15) #Quah question #3 - If inflammation is necessary for muscle growth, should i still be trying to eat an anti-inflammatory diet? (1:15:39) #Quah question #4 - What are some tips for coming out of contest prep, or a deep strict deficit, to regulate hunger hormones without binging on all the foods? (1:19:50) Related Links/Products Mentioned Visit NCI's Freedom Challenge for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! Visit Organifi for the exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Promo code MINDPUMP at checkout** April Promotion: MAPS Anabolic or MAPS Split 50% off! **Code APRIL50 at checkout** Mind Pump #1492: Five Things To Look For In An Online Coach With Jason Phillips Mind Pump #2025: How To Be A Successful Fitness Coach With Jason Phillips Kevin Peter Hall (The Predator) 'Predator (1987)' Behind The Scenes Why Jean-Claude Van Damme Was Fired From Predator - ScreenRant Remember That One Time Bobby Brown Dropped His Coke Live on Arsenio Hall Married father kills himself after talking to AI chatbot for six weeks about his climate change fears Elon Musk's AI History May Be Behind His Call To Pause Development The 10 Smartest Animals in the World – 2022 Rankings New 'Liquid Trees' Divide the Internet Watch My Octopus Teacher | Netflix Official Site A Billion Wicked Thoughts: What the Internet Tells Us About Sexual Relationships The Woman Who Had Orgasms in Her Left Foot WWE and UFC will combine to form $21.4bn sports entertainment company Visit Mobility Wall for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Code MINDPUMP at checkout for 20% off** The Best Deadlift Variation You're NOT Doing!! (2 of 3) | MIND PUMP How To Sumo Deadlift (The RIGHT Way) | Jordan Syatt The Only Way You Should Be Doing Bulgarian Split Squats! (BUTT GROWTH) What is the First Step to Better Mobility? MAPS Prime Pro Webinar Why you should almost NEVER take Advil, Aleve, or Aspirin (NSAIDS) before or after exercise Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources People Mentioned Jason Phillips (@nci_ceo_jason) Instagram Dr. Becky Kennedy | Parenting (@drbeckyatgoodinside) Instagram Jordan Omogbehin (@thegiantomos) Instagram Dr. Nicole LePera (@the.holistic.psychologist) Instagram Kyle Pullin (@kilepullin) Instagram

7 Apr 20231h 30min

In this episode Sal, Adam & Justin speak with Don Saladino, trainer of Hugh Jackman, Ryan Reynolds, Blake Lively and many other Hollywood A-Listers. "You are all expendable." His origin story in the health & fitness space. (2:19) Working with celebrities compared to athletes. (18:14) Dealing with 'snake oil' actors in the business. (26:22) How using data points can become weapons. (33:49) The craziest celebrity transformation. (37:33) Why he stays away from performance-enhancing drugs. (41:05) How he managed the 2008 market crash. (46:26) Surviving the pandemic and going digital. (49:04) Why did his original app crash and burn? (52:40) The "vanity metrics" of social media, and why you shouldn't build your business around it. (54:27) The obsession of wanting to get better at your craft, and the power of relationships. (1:01:12) Breaking down his revenue streams. (1:08:55) The Barn Saladino. (1:13:40) His relationship with fitness. (1:16:13) Fitness is a perfect vessel for growth. (1:21:20) The evolution of his relationship with money. (1:26:17) Leading by example with his children. (1:30:57) Related Links/Products Mentioned Visit Seed for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Promo code MINDPUMP at checkout for 25% off your first month's supply of Seed's DS-01® Daily Synbiotic** April Promotion: MAPS Anabolic or MAPS Split 50% off! **Code APRIL50 at checkout** DON SALADINO : Coach & Fitness Entrepreneur DON SALADINO ON TRAINING CELEBRITIES, RUNNING A GYM, AND GETTING COVER-READY IN 30 DAYS Red Sox Announce Restructuring of Major League Medical Staff Omegawave: Assess. Analyze. Optimize. Mind Pump #2042: The Essential Habits You Need To Move Freely & Live Fully With Kelly & Juliet Starrett Mind Pump #2017: The Best Peptides For Fat Loss With Dr. William Seeds Playbook | The #1 platform for fitness trainers, athletes, coaches Challenges — DON SALADINO Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources Featured Guest/People Mentioned DON SALADINO (@donsaladino) Instagram Hugh Jackman (@thehughjackman) Instagram Ryan Reynolds (@vancityreynolds) Instagram Blake Lively (@blakelively) Instagram Liev Schreiber (@lievschreiber) Instagram ATHLEAN-X™ | Jeff Cavaliere MSPT, CSCS (@athleanx) Instagram Scarlett Johansson (@scarlettjohanssonworld) Instagram Sebastian Stan (@imsebastianstan) Instagram Dwayne Johnson (@therock) Instagram Michael Boyle (@michael_boyle1959) Instagram Kelly Starrett (@thereadystate) Instagram Frank Sepe (@frank_sepe) Instagram THE BARN (@thebarn_saladino) Instagram Mike O'Hearn (@mikeohearn) Instagram Dr. Gabrielle Lyon (@drgabriellelyon) Instagram Jordan Shallow D.C (@the_muscle_doc) Instagram Kelsey Heenan (@thedailykelsey) Instagram Paul Chek (@paul.chek) Instagram

6 Apr 20231h 34min