1788: Exercises to Build a Thicker Neck, the Muscle Building Benefits of Training to Failure, the Truth About Building Muscle on a Keto Diet & More

Mind Pump Fit Tip: Top 5 exercises that build muscle that you probably aren't doing. (1:59) Exercise and sleep. (19:21) The war against raw milk. (23:25) Children and their core memories. (26:46) What is Sal using to mitigate the effects of going off caffeine? (32:09) Which gender can handle more training volume? (35:46) Be kind to AI. (40:31) It's a "weird" iPhone glitch. (43:05) The origin of the Konami Code. (44:14) Companies' evolution. (47:22) Salt wars. (49:48) #Quah question #1 – Should I feel hungry eating at maintenance? (56:49) #Quah question #2 – Why is a behind-the-neck shoulder press harder than a military press? (1:00:13) #Quah question #3 – When I do a barbell incline press, my shoulders always give out first. How do I correct this? (1:02:22) #Quah question #4 – What are the primary reasons why the hips might rise first in a heavy back squat? Muscle imbalances? Cues? Mobility? (1:04:21) 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 Visit Organifi for the exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Promo code MINDPUMP at checkout for 20% off** March Promotion: MAPS Performance or MAPS Performance Advanced 50% off! ** Code MARCH50 at checkout ** How To Behind The Neck Press Properly! (ADVANCED LIFTERS ONLY!) How to Do Reverse Curls Build a Big Pec Shelf With the Guillotine Press Sissy Squat – The forgotten quad building exercise of the pros – Mind Pump TV Impact of different types of physical exercise on sleep quality in older population with insomnia: a systematic review and network meta-analysis of randomised controlled trials Stanford study reveals flu virus remains infectious in refrigerated raw milk A Comparison between Male and Female Athletes in Relative Strength and Power Performances Why Women Have Beaten Men in Marathon Swimming? Mind Pump Fitness Coaching - YouTube Apple AI tool transcribed the word 'racist' as 'Trump' Cheating Wonders: A Brief History of the Konami Code Evolution of Companies Visit Seed for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Promo code 25MINDPUMP at checkout for 25% off your first month's supply of Seed's DS-01® Daily Synbiotic** Z Press to take Your Shoulder Development to the Next Level Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources People Mentioned Dr. Stephen Cabral (@stephencabral) Instagram Mind Pump | Ann Svogun (@mindpumpann) Instagram

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From Plateau to PR: How to Break Through Strength Barriers Defining what a plateau is. (1:18) Why this is a meaningful conversation. (2:20) The most frustrating part of fitness. (5:37) The BIG mistake most people make. (7:38) From Plateau to PR: Six Strategies to Break Through Strength Barriers #1 - Focus on strength. (13:45) #2 - Change the exercises. (17:06) #3 - Change the rep ranges. (21:13) #4 - Change the tempo. (23:01) #5 - Trust a new structure and follow. (26:13) #6 - Start with recovery, a week. (29:01) Questions: I haven't lost any weight for 30 days. Is this a plateau? (31:46) Can diet changes break a plateau? (32:55) How often do you guys plateau? What do you personally do? (33:58) Does sleep affect plateaus? (36:17) Related Links/Products Mentioned Visit Joy Mode for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! ** Promo code MINDPUMP at checkout for 20% off your first order** Special Promotion: MAPS Strong or MAPS Powerlift HALF off ** Code PR50 at checkout ** Mind Pump #1630: Ten Ways to Break Through a Plateau Mind Pump #1827: The 3 Best Rep Ranges to Build Muscle & Burn Fat Why Your Tempo Matters When You Workout! – Mind Pump TV 7-Day Overtraining Rescue Guide | Free by Mind Pump Media Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources People Mentioned Robert Oberst (@robertoberst) Instagram Kyle P (@mindpumpkyle) Instagram

13 Mars 40min

In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin coach four Pump Heads via Zoom. Mind Pump Fit Tip: Can being too healthy be a bad thing? (2:47) Making the case for taking higher doses of creatine. (26:37) The methylene blue trend. (29:40) The value of Lent. (32:02) Sal's break from lust. (36:41) Reversing an aging heart. (45:00) Enhancing your savory dishes with Paleovalley's latest bone broth protein. (49:40) #ListenerLive question #1 – What's the difference between reverse dieting and bulking? (53:01) #ListenerLive question #2 – I thought I would lean out more by now. Should I focus on hypertrophy-style training more? (1:03:27) #ListenerLive question #3 – What is the why behind all the upper body movements in Phase 1 of Muscle Mommy? (1:17:20) #ListenerLive question #4 – What are some strategies you would employ to get clients and make this transition while creating your own business? (1:36:16) 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 Paleovalley for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! ** Discount is now automatically applied at checkout 15% off your first order! ** March Promotion: MAPS Performance or MAPS Performance Advanced 50% off! ** Code MARCH50 at checkout ** Mind Pump #2550: Cutting Edge Peptides for Fat Loss & Muscle Building with Alex Kikel What Strange Blue Liquid Did RFK Jr. Add to His Drink Mid-Flight? Mind Pump #2342: The Porn Addiction Solution With Sathiya Sam Proper exercise can reverse damage from heart aging LAST MAN STANDING ULTRAMARATHON Visit Meal One by Kreatures of Habit for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! ** 25% off your first purchase sitewide! Discount Auto-apply at checkout! ** Train the Trainer Webinar Series Mind Pump #2382: The 5 Biggest Challenges With Cutting & Bulking Mind Pump #2320: Throw Away the Scale! Mind Pump #2340: The Ultimate Muscle Mommy Workout Program Online Personal Training Course | Mind Pump Fitness Coaching Mind Pump #2515: How to Become a Successful Trainer in 2025 Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources People Mentioned Alex Kikel (@alex_kikel) Instagram Sathiya Sam (@sathiyamesam) Instagram Joe De Sena (@realjoedesena) Instagram Christina Hathaway (@mindsetofmattercoaching) Instagram Jordan Syatt (@syattfitness) Instagram

12 Mars 1h 54min

Cutting Edge Peptide Fat Loss & Muscle Building with Alex Kikel What's the deal with methylene blue? (2:02) His background in the peptide space. (9:09) How common is it for a professional athlete to have someone work with them who is NOT their doctor? (11:22) Why he believes there is not a biological problem he cannot fix. (12:38) How nicotine is protective of long COVID symptoms. (13:37) The effects and benefits of nicotine. (15:12) How would he program these things to an athlete? (17:48) Can we counter the effects of microplastics in our brain? (21:07) The common stacks for the busy entrepreneur. (25:41) Earning the right to get these peptides/stacks. (32:50) The common stacks for bodybuilders. (35:37) His go-to growth hormone release peptides. (55:53) Favorite healing peptides. (57:00) Are GLP-1s being used pre-contest in the bodybuilding world? (1:01:44) Breaking down the libido-enhancing PT-141 peptide. (1:05:32) His thoughts on artificial sweeteners. (1:07:25) Why he believes our world is in a renaissance right now. (1:08:53) Being open to EVERYTHING. (1:10:42) What's he pumped up about? (1:14:45) His take on longevity experts, like Bryan Johnson. (1:16:26) His case against sunscreens. (1:18:48) 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. ** MAPS Transform Special Launch! Code TRANSFORM70 at checkout. $70 Off Gym + At Home workouts. Includes: Adam's 90-Day Body Recomp Journal, and the MAPS Transformation Diet Guide. This code and free guide offer expires on March 9th at midnight Methylene blue: The anti-aging liquid RFK Jr. seems to drink Neural Rx - Wizard Sciences What is SLU-PP-332, the Exercise Mimicking Drug? L-Carnitine Injection For Fat Loss: Benefits & Side Effects Noopept: Benefits, Dosage, Side Effects, Drug Interactions Jonathan Butts | Water Revitalization, Structured Water, & Natural Action Tech Mind Pump # 2360: What You Need to Know About GLP-1 With Dr. Tyna Moore Bremelanotide: Recommended PT-141 Dosage for Results Don't Die: The Man Who Wants to Live Forever - Netflix Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources Featured Guest/People Mentioned Alex Kikel (@alex_kikel) Instagram Website YouTube Jay Campbell (@jaycampbell333) Instagram Paul Chek (@paul.chek) Instagram Mark Bell (@marksmellybell) Instagram BioLongevity Labs (@biolongevitylabs) Instagram

10 Mars 1h 23min

Mind Pump Fit Tip: Stop your full-body or split routine now! It might be killing your gains! (2:14) Do you want to eat more, bump your calories, and protein? Eat grass-fed! (22:57) Brain cancer and diet. (26:07) Sal's beefy. (33:33) The impact of group coaching. (36:28) "You got really nice skin bro." (40:24) The age of the AI influencer. (42:21) The Christianity explosion. (49:49) #ListenerLive question #1 – Do you have any information about the impact of weightlifting/resistance training on liver function tests? (54:38) #ListenerLive question #2 – What foods would you recommend eating during a bulk to avoid digestive discomfort? Do you have any advice for improving grip strength or preventing this discomfort? (1:02:15) #ListenerLive question #3 – Have you guys had any clients with hyper-mobility issues, and can you offer any insight on dos and don'ts on how to train/help someone stay safe and still get strong with this issue? (1:16:30) #ListenerLive question #4 – How can I hack my mindset? (1:26:40) 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! ** New users will receive their choice between chicken breast, ground beef, or top sirloin in every box for a year + use code MINDPUMP and get $20 off your first box. ** Visit Caldera Lab for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Code MINDPUMP20 for 20% off your first order of their best products. ** MAPS Transform Special Launch! Code TRANSFORM70 at checkout. $70 Off Gym + At Home workouts. Includes: Adam's 90-Day Body Recomp Journal, and the MAPS Transformation Diet Guide. This code and free guides offer expires on March 9th 2025 at midnight Efficacy of Split Versus Full-Body Resistance Training on Strength and Muscle Growth: A Systematic Review With Meta-Analysis Successful application of dietary ketogenic metabolic therapy in patients with glioblastoma: a clinical study Mind Pump #1030: Dr. Roy Vongtama The SIMPLE STEPS To Burn Fat, Build Muscle & Speed Up Your Metabolism - Sal Di Stefano Mind Pump # 2545: Transform Your Body in 90 Days Watch Apple Cider Vinegar | Netflix Official Site Seeking God, or Peter Thiel, in Silicon Valley – DNyuz Visit MASSZYMES by biOptimizers for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Promo code MINDPUMP10 at checkout** Train the Trainer Webinar Series Mind Pump # 1895: Eight Hacks for an Insanely Strong Grip How to Undulate Your Calories for Faster Weight Loss & an Improved Metabolism The Dunphy Squat | At Home Squat Variation – YouTube Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources People Mentioned Roy Vongtama MD (@doctorroyv) Instagram Adam | Relationship Psychology (@attachmentadam) Instagram Justin Brink DC (@dr.justinbrink) Instagram

8 Mars 1h 37min

Mind Pump Fit Tip: The five BEST sources of protein for bodybuilding. (1:44) What body types have advantages with certain lifts? (21:38) Mind Pump's Vuori favorites. (31:29) Probiotics and cognitive function. (36:39) We need to normalize parasites. (40:20) Fun Facts with Justin: What color is crab blood? (43:21) Exercise and dementia. (46:33) Transform your body in 90 days! (51:02) #Quah question #1 – I've been a yo-yo dieter for years. I'm doing MAPS Starter and have maybe 50lbs to lose. Should I do this in a bulk or cut? (55:13) #Quah question #2 – What is the best way to warm up for a full-body workout? I'm older and need a few sets to warm up before I begin a muscle group. How can I warm up and not double my time in the gym? (58:33) #Quah question #3 – Have you guys ever trained someone with scoliosis? Are there any exercises to avoid, and If so, can you guys recommend replacements to get similar benefits? (1:01:50) #Quah question #4 – I have terrible arthritis in my shoulders. It prevents me from doing back squats, I can't hold the barbell on my back. I've replaced back squats with Zercher and/or front squats, or squats with the safety bar. Are these effective? (1:03:47) Related Links/Products Mentioned Visit Vuori Clothing for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! ** No code to receive 20% off your first order. ** Visit Seed for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Promo code 25MINDPUMP at checkout for 25% off your first month's supply of Seed's DS-01® Daily Synbiotic** MAPS Transform Special Launch! Code TRANSFORM70 at checkout. $70 Off Gym + At Home workouts. Includes: Adam's 90-Day Body Recomp Journal, and the MAPS Transformation Diet Guide. This code and free guides offer expires March 9th at midnight The Sports Gene: Inside the Science of Extraordinary Athletic Performance Are athletes really getting faster, better, stronger? Probiotic and Fiber Drink Deters Dementia in New Japanese Study This Much Weekly Exercise Can Slash Your Dementia Risk by 41 Percent The Whole-Brain Child: 12 Revolutionary Strategies to Nurture Your Child&Developing Mind Mind Pump #2545: Transform Your Body in 90 Days 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 MAPS Prime Webinar MAPS Prime Pro Webinar Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources People Mentioned Layne Norton, Ph.D. (@biolayne) Instagram

7 Mars 1h 7min

Stop Trying to Get Your Kids in Shape! Do This Instead! Stop trying to get your kids in shape! Try these 6 methods instead. (1:38) #1 - Be the example. (2:15) #2 - Foster a good relationship with exercise and eating healthy. (9:43) #3 - Give them options consisting of protein, something new, something they love. (17:22) #4 - Use bodyweight and suspension trainers. (25:17) #5 - Play with them. (27:03) #6 - Reduce screen time with time limits. (31:57) Questions: I have dual custody, and my ex doesn't agree with my approach to health and fitness. How do you suggest navigating this? (39:47) How do I turn the ship with my teenage kids? (43:44) My kids are picky eaters. Do you have any strategies? (50:46) What are some healthy snack ideas for on-the-go? (52:27) 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 offers a 100-day trial with free shipping and returns. ** MAPS Transform Special Launch! Code TRANSFORM70 at checkout. $70 Off Gym + At Home workouts. Includes: Adam's 90-Day Body Recomp Journal, and the MAPS Transformation Diet Guide. This code and free guides offer expires on March 9th at midnight The Whole-Brain Child: 12 Revolutionary Strategies to Nurture Your Child's Developing Mind How Mothers Influence Their Daughters' Body Image Mind Pump # 1877: Obesity, It's Not Your Genetics Mind Pump # 2277: The Five Best Sports for Kids Irresistible: The Rise of Addictive Technology and the Business of Keeping Us Hooked – Book by Adam Alter Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources

6 Mars 55min

In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin coach four Pump Heads via Zoom. Mind Pump Fit Tip: Five weird & proven hacks to SPEED up recovery. (2:46) Why you MUST have high standards when it comes to your supplements. (14:55) Muscle dysmorphia. (20:55) The Cola Wars saga. (24:47) Any guesses on how Sal injured his hamstring? (27:00) Surprising foods that contain red dyes. (31:25) An alarming recent study on long COVID. (35:38) Kids say and do the darndest things. (38:03) Shout out to the Whole-Brain Child book. (39:42) #ListenerLive question #1 – Is there a way to bridge this 'sleep debt' gap to push through a training plateau? (53:26) #ListenerLive question #2 – What can I do to minimize forearm pain without sacrificing my workout progress? (1:04:43) #ListenerLive question #3 – Any advice on injury management, powerlifting, mobility, and where to go from here from an SI joint injury? (1:10:01) #ListenerLive question #4 – I went for my annual checkup and my PCP said my creatinine levels were slightly elevated so I should stop taking creatine. Any thoughts on this? (1:21:19) 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! ** Code MINDPUMP at checkout for 20% off. ** Visit NED for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! ** Code MINDPUMP at checkout for 20% off ** MAPS Transform Special Launch! ** Code TRANSFORM70 at checkout. $70 Off Gym + At Home workouts. Includes: Adam's 90-Day Body Recomp Journal, and the MAPS Transformation Diet Guide. ** Scientists identify how fasting may protect against inflammation The ketogenic diet as a treatment for traumatic brain injury: a scoping review NOW Testing IDs Creatine Gummies Failings (Plus Brands That Deliver) The association between dietary creatine intake and cancer in U.S. adults: insights from NHANES 2007-2018 Muscle-building supplements may put teens at risk for a body image disorder, study finds The botched Coca-Cola heist of 2006 - The Hustle Immune markers of post-vaccination syndrome indicate future research directions The Whole-Brain Child: 12 Revolutionary Strategies to Nurture Your Child's Developing Mind 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. ** Train the Trainer Webinar Series Mind Pump #1927: Performance Training Secrets from a Top NBA Trainer With Cory Schlesinger How To Do The Zottman Curl – Mind Pump TV How To Fix Golfers Elbow And Elbow Pain With A Stick MAPS Prime Webinar Mind Pump #2497: The Amazing & Weird Side Effects of Creatine Mind Pump Group Coaching Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources People Mentioned Joe De Sena (@realjoedesena) Instagram

5 Mars 1h 33min