2702: 5 Obstacles to Being a Strong Dad

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: STOP blaming everyone and everything for your challenges! Focus on what you can control and nothing else. (2:12) The guys express their frustration over fitness influencers' pressure to post. (12:33) Cool facts on Bruce Lee. (25:17) A superfood that no one wants to eat. (33:15) The lady in the restaurant that almost died! (36:11) Max's fun phase. (45:10) An amazing testimonial for Caldera Lab. (49:53) Vacancy open for the Mind Pump Utah Property. (52:45) Shout out to Dr. Gabrielle Lyon. (55:11) #Quah question #1 - What are your best tips for beginners? (56:11) #Quah question #2 - How do I safely find my 1 rep max? I have a home gym and get nervous and know I am not pushing as heavy as I can. (1:05:57) #Quah question #3 - Should weight be added or reduced for failure sets, or is it hard for 6-8 and stretch for 10-12 on the fails? (1:15:11) #Quah question #4 - What is the best way to cut the sweet tooth? I was raised to always follow a meal with a dessert and now it's always a craving after every meal. Do you have any detox recommendations, alternatives, etc.? (1:21:53) 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** March Promotion: "Time-crunch Bundle" (MAPS 15 Minutes, MAPS Anywhere, MAPS Prime + Eat for Performance eBook ALL for only $99.99!! Dr. Stefi Cohen, DPT on Instagram: "If you tell me "I shouldn't feel pressured", you just don't get it. Respectfully." Evidence That Bruce Lee Was Superhuman! Mind Pump Rentals – Utah Property Visit MASSZYMES by biOptimizers for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Promo code MINDPUMP10 at checkout** The Beginner's Guide to Weight Training – Mind Pump Blog Mind Pump #1392: 10 Habits Of Super-Healthy People MAPS Prime Pro Webinar Mind Pump #1962: How To Hit A Deadlift PR In 30 Days Mind Pump #1820: How To Choose The Perfect Workout Partner Mind Pump #2015: How To Apply Advanced Training Techniques To Build More Muscle Mind Pump #1435: How To Kick Your Sugar Addiction In 5 Simple Steps Mind Pump Free Resources Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube People Mentioned Brooke Elle Waters (@brookeellewaters) Instagram Dr. Gabrielle Lyon (@drgabriellelyon) Instagram

10 Mars 20231h 28min

In this episode Sal, Adam & Justin cover six steps to improving your strength in the big lifts. One of the single most effective things you can do to change the appearance of your body is to simply get stronger at the bench press, the squat, and the deadlift. (1:28) There are VERY few exercises that have such broad carry-over to other exercises than the Big 3. (5:21) The biggest limiting factor when it comes to developing a nice physique and body. (10:39) The importance of having your muscles work in sync. (12:41) Six Ways to Improve Your Squat, Bench, and Deadlift Strength. #1 - Practice each movement often. (19:40) #2 - Focus on the movement NOT on muscles. (23:42) #3 - Prime properly to summon max CNS power. (27:42) #4 - Don't neglect mobility. Instability causes plateaus and injury. (37:45) #5 - Include hypertrophy work. (41:28) #6 - Follow good programming. (43:38) Related Links/Products Mentioned Special Promotion: MAPS Powerlift 50% off! **Code POWER50 at checkout** For a very limited time Equi.life is offering the first 500 Mind Pump Listeners your Inflammation Score Test completely FREE! (Just pay shipping & handling) Fire up your Central Nervous System to maximize Muscular Adaptation – Mind Pump Blog Stop Working Out And Start Practicing – Mind Pump Blog ‎Iron Path on the App Store Adam Schafer Back Development Deadlifts Post Adam Schafer Priming Instagram Post Mind Pump #1765: Bodybuilding Vs. Powerlifting With Ben Pollack Mind Pump Free Resources Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube People Mentioned Jeremy Buendia (@jeremy_buendia) Instagram Ben Pollack, Ph.D. (@phdeadlift) Instagram

9 Mars 202347min

In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin coach four Pump Heads via Zoom. Mind Pump Fit Tip: Compound lifts ALWAYS before isolation lifts, except when it's hard for you to connect to a certain muscle. (2:21) The strength training trend is going mainstream. (8:16) Staying consistent with the Green Juice from Organifi. (12:40) Dad Trivia: What does the universal 60-year-old-man celebration look like at a sporting event? (15:06) Theft and self-checkout. (17:57) The genius of Mr. Rogers. (22:40) The benefits of Ned's Mello. (34:05) Shout out to Jay Campbell. (35:43) #ListenerLive question #1 – Have any of you ever worked with a client that struggled with Night Eating Syndrome, and do you have any suggestions for lifestyle choices that could benefit me in the process of overcoming this eating disorder? (37:06) #ListenerLive question #2 – Can a prolonged deficit be working against my body and progress in the gym? (51:46) #ListenerLive question #3 – If you have no off-season or pre-season, how do you set up training? (1:05:35) #ListenerLive question #4 – Any fitness/nutrition tips to combat the hectic life of an Air Force Pilot? (1:17:25) 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 NED for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! March Promotion: "Time-crunch Bundle" (MAPS 15 Minutes, MAPS Anywhere, MAPS Prime + Eat for Performance eBook ALL for only $99.99!! Americans have changed the way they exercise. Here's how gyms are adapting The Resistance Training Revolution – Book by Sal Di Stefano Walmart Employees and Customers Blame Self-Checkout for Theft Won't You Be My Neighbor? Get yourself tested and transcend your health goals! The Key to Fitness Success is Self-Love – Mind Pump Blog Mind Pump #2022: Lost Motivation To Workout? Do This… MP Holistic Health Reverse Dieting 101 | MAPS Fitness Products Mind Pump #1927: Performance Training Secrets From A Top NBA Trainer With Cory Schlesinger Visit Drink LMNT for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! Mind Pump #2017: The Best Peptides For Fat Loss With Dr. William Seeds Mind Pump Free Resources Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube People Mentioned Arthur Brooks (@arthurcbrooks) Instagram Dr. Stephen Cabral (@stephencabral) Instagram Jay Campbell (@jaycampbell333) Instagram Cory Schlesinger (@schlesstrength) Instagram Max Schmarzo (ATC/CSCS/MS) (@strong_by_science) Instagram Paul J. Fabritz (@pjfperformance) Instagram Dr. William Seeds (@williamseedsmd) Instagram

8 Mars 20231h 33min

In this episode Sal, Adam & Justin speak with Jason Phillips about how to find success a fitness and nutrition coach. How will A.I. impact online coaching? (2:11) It's about the journey and not the immediate outcomes. (7:13) Why coaches are just really helping you avoid your pitfalls. (16:11) Desire vs. need. (17:41) Defining what "works." (25:56) Why coaches must SELL the right ideas and the right methods better than they sell the bad ideas and bad methods. (28:35) Focusing on the root cause. (43:14) Taking ownership. (49:54) Creating small wins to build life-long success. (52:17) The two roles that every coach has. (58:19) People just want to be validated. (1:04:38) Everything is your fault. (1:12:34) The path for growth through health & fitness. (1:14:34) Becoming the vehicle of true-life change. (1:19:01) The value of being 'likable'. (1:22:17) NCI's Vegas Giveaway. (1:23:44) Related Links/Products Mentioned NCI Vegas Giveaway Visit Seed for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Promo code MINDPUMP at checkout for 20% off your first month's supply of Seed's DS-01® Daily Synbiotic** March Promotion: "Time-crunch Bundle" (MAPS 15 Minutes, MAPS Anywhere, MAPS Prime + Eat for Performance eBook ALL for only $99.99!! Mind Pump #357: How To Effectively Communicate With Anyone The Most Important Skill For Personal Trainers – Mind Pump Blog Focus on Small Steps First, Then Shift to the Larger Goal Watch Tony Robbins: I Am Not Your Guru | Netflix Official Site Mind Pump Free Resources Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube Featured Guest/People Mentioned Jason Phillips (@nci_ceo_jason) Instagram Jordan Shallow D.C (@the_muscle_doc) Instagram Gary Vay-Ner-Chuk (@garyvee) Instagram Alex Hormozi (@hormozi) Instagram Tony Robbins (@tonyrobbins) Instagram

6 Mars 20231h 28min

In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin coach four Pump Heads via Zoom. Mind Pump Fit Tip: Want to get a better pump for your next workout? Have a nice BIG glass of water 30 minutes before your workout. (2:10) A brief history of why they re-branded Tab soda. (10:34) Dad Trivia: How well does the Jordan Brand do with Nike? (13:54) The worst college degrees. (15:14) HUGE news in the world of mental health treatment. (22:06) Join Adam and Sal at NCI's Coaching Con in April! (29:52) Justin's social experiment with his son. (30:54) Developing structure around tech and social media. (37:42) Will darkness retreats become a thing? (48:35) Why is there white powder in the sky? (50:32) That's beyond gangster. (51:41) Where is organized crime most prevalent? (54:55) Some people's genetics are on another level! (59:18) Shout out to Sal for being back on IG! (1:00:59) #ListenerLive question #1 – From your experience, have you heard of a correlation between cutting calories and feeling depressed and irritable? (1:01:57) #ListenerLive question #2 - How would you incorporate deload weeks into your programs for people like me who tend to overdo it on intensity all the time? (1:11:45) #ListenerLive question #3 – What are the best ways to moderate intensity for people who enjoy training hard? (1:26:11) #ListenerLive question #4 - During this "in season," what should my training look like to get my full potential during these weekend dirt bike races? (1:47:05) Related Links/Products Mentioned Ask a question to Mind Pump, live! Email: live@mindpumpmedia.com Visit Drink LMNT for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! Mind Pump x NCI Coaching Con March Promotion: "Time-crunch Bundle" (MAPS 15 Minutes, MAPS Anywhere, MAPS Prime + Eat for Performance eBook ALL for only $99.99!! Tab: The history of the iconic diet soda - Fast Company The Jordan Brand Reaching $5B In Annual Revenue Is Proof That Michael Jordan's Legacy Will Live Forever The Labor Market for Recent College Graduates Exercise could be the first line of attack in mental health treatment Aaron Rodgers emerges from darkness retreat with latest on 2023 decision, vows it will come 'soon enough' VERIFY: What is the mysterious dust that fell from the sky Thursday night? KILLED MODEL ABBY CHOI BROTHER IN LAW AND EX HUSBAND ALEX KWONG ARRESTED Italy's Mafia crackdown seeks 8 in Canada Lee Priest Instagram Post Visit Organifi for the exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Promo code MINDPUMP at checkout** Mind Pump #2015: How To Apply Advanced Training Techniques To Build More Muscle Mind Pump #1142: Nine Signs You Are Overtraining Why Your Tempo Matters When You Workout! – Mind Pump TV Mind Pump #2010: Seven Reasons Your Workout Isn't Working MAPS Fitness Performance MAPS Strong Mind Pump #1895: Eight Hacks For An Insanely Strong Grip MAPS Prime Pro Webinar CAMRY Digital Hand Dynamometer Grip Strength Measurement Meter Auto Capturing Hand Grip Power 200 Lbs / 90 Kgs Mind Pump Free Resources Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube People Mentioned Aaron Rodgers (@AaronRodgers12) Twitter Sal Di Stefano (@mindpumpdistefano) Instagram Dr. Stephen Cabral (@stephencabral) Instagram

4 Mars 20232h 1min

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've been working out for less than a year, FOCUS on getting stronger! (2:37) Peptides for fat loss are making waves. (9:57) Who's going to pass up free tickets? (18:52) There is a hack for everything! (20:49) Sal's week from hell. (25:45) California snow day. (29:05) The beauty of America's National Parks. (33:54) Vuori is on fire! (37:14) COVID-19: A coordinated psyop attack on society. (38:14) Dad trivia: Where is the Serengeti located? (53:07) Joovv getting some love from Men's Health magazine. (55:01) The "exercise replacement" peptide. (57:14) Shout out to Dr. William Seeds. (1:01:56) #Quah question #1 - What do you personally like to do to re-energize your training when you feel in a bit of a rut with your routine? (1:03:04) #Quah question #2 - Is it better to do heavy strength phases while in a cut (to send the strongest muscle-building signal), or to do strength/endurance phases (to better mentally cope with performance dips)? (1:10:03) #Quah question #3 - When working on squats, is it better to focus more on going heavier with good form or focus more on going deeper into my squat, slowly and controlled? (1:12:05) #Quah question #4 - What can I do to improve my gut health without supplements? (1:15:53) Related Links/Products Mentioned Visit Vuori Clothing for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! Visit Joovv for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! March Promotion: "Time-crunch Bundle" (MAPS 15 Minutes, MAPS Anywhere, MAPS Prime + Eat for Performance eBook ALL for only $99.99!! Mind Pump #2017: The Best Peptides For Fat Loss With Dr. William Seeds MP Hormones How U.S. Marshals used Redskins tickets to bust fugitives in 1985 sting How people are using ChatGPT with 3D printing to automate their homework The Men Of TikTok Say This Vuori T-shirt Is The Softest Shirt Lab Leak Most Likely Origin of Covid-19 Pandemic, Energy Department Now Says Dr. Robert Malone, MD - The Joe Rogan Experience - Spotify The Recovery Revolution Comes Home - menshealth.com MOTS-C: The "Exercise Replacement" Peptide | Jay Campbell USC: Mitochondria Mutation Increases Diabetes Risk in Japanese Men Visit Legion Athletics for the exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Code MINDPUMP at checkout** Mind Pump #2022: Lost Motivation To Workout? Do This… MAPS 15 Minutes Mind Pump # 1535: Should You Squat Below Parallel? Adam Schafer's DEEP Squat Mobility Secrets | Behind The Scenes at Mind Pump MP Holistic Health Big 5 Labs – EquiLife Mind Pump # 2020: The Truth About Inflammation With Dr. Stephen Cabral Mind Pump Free Resources Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube People Mentioned Dr. William Seeds (@williamseedsmd) Instagram Paul Chek (@paul.chek) Instagram Dr. Stephen Cabral (@stephencabral) Instagram

3 Mars 20231h 22min

In this episode Sal, Adam & Justin provide five steps you can take to bring back the drive to work out. People don't have trouble starting workout plans but maintaining them! (1:58) Discipline over motivation. (7:30) The barriers that prevent consistency. (10:12) Five strategies to take if you've lost the motivation to work out. (14:26) #1 - Instead of working out for an hour a couple of days a week, do a little every day. (15:34) #2 – Work out at home. (24:13) #3 – Do things that feel good. (29:17) #4 - Change expectations/goals. (34:37) #5 - Follow, listen to, and watch related content. (38:45) Related Links/Products Mentioned Visit PRx Performance for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! March Promotion: "Time-crunch Bundle" (MAPS 15 Minutes, MAPS Anywhere, MAPS Prime + Eat for Performance eBook ALL for only $99.99!) Mind Pump #1925: How To Build A Great Physique In 15 Minutes A Day Mind Pump #1347: How To Modify Your Gym Workout For Home Mind Pump #1522: How To Stay Consistent With Your Diet & Workout The Resistance Training Revolution – Book by Sal Di Stefano Mind Pump Free Resources Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube

2 Mars 202343min

In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin coach four Pump Heads via Zoom. Mind Pump Fit Tip: Protein quality doesn't matter, wait ACTUALLY it does. Both are true, but what matters is HOW much you intake. (2:17) Mind Pump's favorite candy bars. (12:14) Adam was RIGHT! (13:41) The government is making us sicker and fatter. (19:56) The Nostradamus effect. (27:16) Will cameras be banned from aquariums? (28:45) Adam's fish fiasco. (32:31) Get your Omega 3's with Butcher Box. (33:40) Get your pillow fighting on! (36:56) Is ChatGPT the next bubble to pop? (39:43) The richest man in history. (45:21) Fun Facts with Justin: The theory of the bearded Sphinx. (49:24) Everything is recycled. (52:16) Shout out to Layne Norton. (59:09) #ListenerLive question #1 - Which macros should I cut when going into a calorie deficit? (1:00:03) #ListenerLive question #2 – Should you bulk if you already have a high body-fat percentage? (1:06:57) #ListenerLive question #3 - Should I only be looking at certain sources of protein when trying to hit my intake for the day? (1:14:16) #ListenerLive question #4 - What steps should I focus on to dominate my upcoming 6th-degree Kyokushin karate black belt test? (1:27:32) 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 Butcher Box for this month's exclusive Mind Pump offer! February Promotion: MAPS Performance, MAPS Aesthetic, and MAPS HIIT are all 50% off! **Code FEB50 at checkout** Canadian teacher with size Z breasts Kayla Lemieux spectacularly claims they're real Drinking Coke and Pepsi may increase testicle size and testosterone production All-In Podcast E116: Toxic out-of-control trains, regulators, and AI Matt Taibbi | Substack Watch White Noise | Netflix Official Site Dramatic Fish Death at Aquarium Shows Risk of Using Camera Flash Pillow fighting could be the next great combat sport - no, seriously Economist Says AI Is a Doomed Bubble - msn.com The richest person who ever lived had unimaginable wealth. Inside the world's wealthiest. Beard Piece of the Great Sphinx - World History Encyclopedia 'Starsky & Hutch' Remake Set Up at Fox - The Hollywood Reporter Hitmakers: The Science of Popularity in an Age of Distraction – Book by Derek Thompson Watch You | Netflix Official Site Visit MASSZYMES by biOptimizers for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Promo code MINDPUMP10 at checkout** Carb Cycling: A Good Way To Lose Fat? – Mind Pump Blog MAPS Anabolic Advanced Reverse Dieting 101 | MAPS Fitness Products Mind Pump #1602: Why Intermittent Fasting Is Bad Mind Pump #1830: Five Steps To Determine Your Ideal Caloric Intake MAPS Fitness Performance Mind Pump #1927: Performance Training Secrets From A Top NBA Trainer With Cory Schlesinger MAPS Fitness Prime Pro Mind Pump Free Resources Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube People Mentioned Layne Norton, Ph.D. (@biolayne) Instagram Matt Taibbi (@mtaibbi) Twitter Chamath Palihapitiya (@chamath) Twitter Cory Schlesinger (@schlesstrength) Instagram

1 Mars 20231h 48min