2719: Non-Obvious Ways That Fitness Impacts Your Life in a Positive Way

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: Creatine is one of the BEST supplements anyone can take for any goal. (1:54) Caldera for sunburns works! (11:16) The media machine comes after In N Out. (16:38) The lasting negative impacts of masks. (17:52) Disney's strange moves are coming back to bite them. (24:24) Mind Pump Recommends Tucker Carlson interviewing Andrew Tate. (34:54) An update on the Arlo saga. (47:21) Ketamine may help patients with treatment-resistant depression. (49:28) Shout out to The Rabbit Who Wants to Fall Asleep: A New Way of Getting Children to Sleep, an audiobook by Carl-Johan Forssén Ehrlin. (59:33) #Quah question #1 - What are some sled drive alternatives? Could I do a tire pull on a beach using a harness? (1:01:24) #Quah question #2 - What is the ideal amount of sleep for building muscle? Everything says 7-9 hours but how big of a difference would 9 hours of sleep vs 7 make? (1:03:50) #Quah question #3 - How do you pick the weight for AMRAPs when starting out? (1:10:11) #Quah question #4 - What's the best way to use the sauna? (1:13:58) Related Links/Products Mentioned Visit Legion Athletics for the exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Code MINDPUMP at checkout for 20% off** Visit Caldera Lab for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Code MINDPUMP at checkout** July Promotion: MAPS Starter | MAPS Starter Bundle 50% off! **Code JULY50 at checkout** Dietary creatine intake and depression risk among U.S. adults - Nature In-N-Out bans mask wearing for employees in some states New York Times Admits 30% of "COVID Deaths" Weren't From COVID These are America's 10 worst states to live and work in - CNBC Disney cuts back on Marvel, Star Wars content - CNBC Tucker Carlson Releases Full Unedited Interview With Andrew Tate Mind Pump #2092: How To Cultivate Amazing Relationships With Adam Lane Smith Efficacy and safety of a 4-week course of repeated subcutaneous ketamine injections for treatment-resistant depression (KADS study): randomised double-blind active-controlled trial The Rabbit Who Wants to Fall Asleep: A New Way of Getting Children to Sleep, Book by Carl-Johan Forssén Ehrlin Visit MASSZYMES by biOptimizers for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Promo code MINDPUMP10 at checkout** How To Do The Sled Push The RIGHT Way! (AVOID MISTAKES!) – Mind Pump TV Mind Pump #1770: How Sleep Helps Your Muscles Recover And Grow This Is The Optimal Time to Be In an Ice Bath & Sauna - Andrew Huberman Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources People Mentioned Tucker Carlson (@TuckerCarlson) Twitter Andrew Tate (@Cobratate) Twitter Adam | Relationship Psychology (@attachmentadam) Instagram Andrew Huberman, Ph.D. (@hubermanlab) Instagram

28 Juli 20231h 20min

In this episode Sal, Adam & Justin cover what you need to know to master the bench press. The bench press is the gold standard in the strength world. (1:38) The requirements your body needs to perform a proper bench press. (2:59) "Hot take, there is more shitty bench press happening right now than deadlifting." (9:33) Priming is key! (10:57) The correct bench press form, proper technique, and sets & reps. (20:24) The best carryover exercises. (27:34) Advanced techniques. (32:17) Related Links/Products Mentioned Limited time offer exclusively for Mind Pump Listeners ONLY: 50% off the Stress, Mood & Metabolism At-Home Lab Test + Health Coaching Call – Reserve yours today here July Promotion: MAPS Starter | MAPS Starter Bundle 50% off! **Code JULY50 at checkout** Do You Have Back Or Shoulder Pain? YOU NEED TO TRY THIS! | Mind Pump THE BEST Exercise For Back Strength, Stability & Posture with Bands Improve Your Shoulder Press with Shoulder Dislocates Prime Your Shoulders with Handcuffs with Rotatation on a Bench Mind Pump #1950: Shoulder Building Masterclass How to Bench Press with Proper Form (AVOID MISTAKES!) Bench Press Properly With Ben Pollack (AVOID MISTAKES!!) | MIND PUMP How to Perform the Overhead Press (the CORRECT way) - YouTube Grow Your Chest with the INCINE DUMBBELL PRESS | Mind Pump The ONLY Way You Should Be Doing Dumbbell Bicep Curls! How To Do Chest Dips For A BIG Chest! Sling Shot Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources People Mentioned Mark Bell (@marksmellybell) Instagram

27 Juli 202337min

In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin coach three Pump Heads via Zoom. Mind Pump Fit Tip: When constructing your ideal workout plan and diet you must ask yourself the following: Is it realistic? (2:12) The two unspoken rules when it comes to strength. (22:00) The strategies and traits of successful gamblers. (29:26) Politicians and bad habits. (37:13) ChatGPT progression in schools. (43:00) Creating your AI girlfriend. (48:02) The reasons why you FEEL the CBD products from Ned. (51:54) Using an AI tool to count calories. (56:54) Magic Spoon is EVERYWHERE! (1:01:38) Shout out to @remytherockstar. (1:07:56) #ListenerLive question #1 - How can I continue to work on my physique (losing body fat) while also not impeding my flexibility? (1:10:00) #ListenerLive question #2 - What is the first step in realizing that training to failure is not the answer? (1:20:39) #ListenerLive question #3 - What would be some strength and conditioning resistance training exercises for Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu? (1:35:25) 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! Visit Magic Spoon for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! July Promotion: MAPS Starter | MAPS Starter Bundle 50% off! **Code JULY50 at checkout** Mind Pump #1245: Why Meal Plans Suck Mind Pump #1522: How To Stay Consistent With Your Diet & Workout How Fred Smith rescued FedEx from bankruptcy by playing blackjack in Las Vegas Johnny Cash sings "Barbie Girl" (A.I.) - YouTube Study Shows Cannabis Terpenes Provide Pain Relief, Contribute to 'Entourage Effect' SnapCalorie taps AI to estimate the caloric content of food from photos The Outpost (2019) - IMDb Mind Pump Rentals – Utah Property Visit Organifi for the exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Promo code MINDPUMP at checkout** MAPS 15 Minutes MAPS Powerlift MAPS Prime Pro Webinar Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources People Mentioned Remy Roe (@remytherockstar) Instagram Payton Kennedy (@pk_fitness_nutrition) Instagram

26 Juli 20231h 47min

In this episode Sal, Adam & Justin speak with hormone and peptide expert, Dr. William Seeds about the amazing healing properties of BPC 157. What's the connection between BPC 157 and GHRP (Growth Hormone Release peptides)? (2:29) Bodybuilders and IGF-1 (Insulin-like Growth Factor 1). (9:08) Don't get caught up in measuring IGF-1. (13:08) Any worries with Growth Hormone-Releasing Hormone (GHRH) regarding insulin sensitivity? (16:51) If you don't have muscle mass everything is going to go wrong. (21:09) MK-0667 (Ibutamoren mesylate) benefits. (25:03) The difference between oral vs injection as the delivery method for BP 157. (30:25) How BPC 157 improves your body cells to do what they normally do. (36:08) Does BPC 157 help modulate cancer? (38:37) How collagen can enhance healing. (47:17) The areas of the body that BPC 157 is most beneficial. (50:00) Keeping up with his kids through fitness. (53:15) Related Links/Products Mentioned 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. Visit PRx Performance for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! July Promotion: MAPS Starter | MAPS Starter Bundle 50% off! **Code JULY50 at checkout** Pentadecapeptide BPC 157 enhances the growth hormone receptor expression in tendon fibroblasts Effects of tesamorelin on non-alcoholic fatty liver disease in HIV: a randomised, double-blind, multicentre trial The Resistance Training Revolution – Book by Sal Di Stefano Boosting brain's waste removal system could improve Alzheimer's outcomes Senescence and cancer — role and therapeutic opportunities Mind Pump #2122: Deadlift Masterclass Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources Featured Guest Dr. William Seeds (@williamseedsmd) Instagram Dr. William Seeds | Seeds.md

24 Juli 202359min

In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin coach four Pump Heads via Zoom. Mind Pump Fit Tip: Want to alleviate cravings? Take a HIGH-QUALITY probiotic! (1:25) Have we traded the wisdom and behavior of psychology for science? (6:57) Taking the leap with your faith. (9:42) Vasectomies and performance anxiety with sperm donation. (21:07) Digital snake oil. (30:31) The Elon vs Zuckerburg spectacle. (36:01) Wild animal corner with Mind Pump. (40:09) The ultimate CHEESEBURGER. (46:56) "I've seen you on Vuori ads." (49:22) We want to believe. (52:07) Shout out to Trashcan Paul. (57:14) #ListenerLive question #1 - Any guidance on potential nerve damage from a past injury, and why I am experiencing muscle imbalances? (57:59) #ListenerLive question #2 - Is my lack of progress due primarily to overtraining, low testosterone, or both? (1:11:34) #ListenerLive question #3 - Why can't I seem to lean out? (1:31:24) #ListenerLive question #4 – Can you offer advice to build my absent bum? (1:43:00) Related Links/Products Mentioned Ask a question to Mind Pump, live! Email: live@mindpumpmedia.com 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** Visit Vuori Clothing for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! July Promotion: MAPS Starter | MAPS Starter Bundle 50% off! **Code JULY50 at checkout** Mere Christianity – Book by C.S. Lewis Bored Ape Yacht Club Prices Crash to Two-Year Low, Down 88% Elon Musk FULL INTERVIEW with ZUBY (NEW) – YouTube Koalas Have Human-like Fingerprints | Live Science Burger King Has a Meatless Burger with Just 20 Slices of Cheese "Utsurobune": A UFO Legend from Nineteenth-Century Japan Visit Paleo Valley for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Promo code MINDPUMP15 at checkout for 15% discount** Mind Pump #1142: Nine Signs You Are Overtraining Mind Pump #2095: How To Smash Through A Strength Plateau Mind Pump #1785: Why Most Women Fail At Developing Their Butt Visit Organifi for the exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Promo code MINDPUMP at checkout** Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources People Mentioned Bishop Robert Barron (@bishopbarron) Instagram Arthur Brooks (@arthurcbrooks) Instagram Elon Musk (@elonmusk) Twitter Mark Zuckerberg (@zuck) Instagram Trashcan Paul (@trashcanpaul) Instagram Justin Brink DC (@dr.justinbrink) Instagram Jordan Shallow D.C (@the_muscle_doc) Instagram

22 Juli 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: GET your testosterone levels checked! (1:41) The demonization of fitness is getting more nefarious. (11:46) Casa Bonita, the ultimate restaurant experience. (39:32) Fitness and epigenetics. (43:57) The importance of 3rd party testing with your favorite protein powder. (46:22) Everything is amplified today. (47:57) Why are electric vehicles piling up? (53:26) Shout out to Brandon Harris. (55:50) Hiya is an excellent multivitamin for kids. (56:14) #Quah question #1 - From watching YouTube Mind Pump clips and Squat University, I realized a wider stance with toes pointed outwards substantially adds depth to my squat. How can I tell if I'm masking ankle/hip mobility issues or if it's just my anatomy? (58:05) #Quah question #2 - How does a supinated, pronated, and neutral grip change or affect an exercise? (1:02:01) #Quah question #3 - I am someone who can't connect to their glute muscles very well when I squat so would it be better to go lighter on the movement and work on the mind-to-muscle connection or just continue to go heavy? Will I still see gains if I drop the weight? (1:08:20) #Quah question #4 - In a recent episode, you guys mentioned avoiding processed foods as in anything in a wrapper or package. Does this mean that while eating a whole-food diet we would need to avoid Cheese!? (1:10:59) Related Links/Products Mentioned Visit Organifi for the exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Promo code MINDPUMP at checkout** Visit Hiya for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! July Promotion: MAPS Starter | MAPS Starter Bundle 50% off! **Code JULY50 at checkout** Pesticide atrazine can turn male frogs into females Hormone Replacement Therapy Market (By Product: Oestrogen Hormone Replacement Therapy, Human Growth Hormone Replacement Therapy, Thyroid Hormone Replacement Therapy, Testosterone Hormone Replacement Therapy; By Route of Administration: Oral, Parenteral, Transdermal, Others; By Indication; By Distribution Channel) - Global Industry Analysis, Size, Share, Growth, Trends, Regional Outlook, and Forecast 2022-2030 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. Testosterone Administration Induces A Red Shift in Democrats An Inconvenient Truth About ESG Investing - Harvard Business Review Inside the Reopening of Casa Bonita With Trey Parker and Matt Stone Identical twin study sheds light on how exercise tunes our genes Arsenic, Lead Found in Popular Protein Supplements Electric car inventory grows as sales struggles to keep up Visit Kreatures of Habit: Meal One for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Code MP25 at checkout** Adam Schafer's DEEP Squat Mobility Secrets | Behind The Scenes at Mind Pump MAPS Prime Pro Webinar Build Your Biceps with Angles – Mind Pump TV Build Your Triceps with Angles – Mind Pump TV Mind Pump #2065: Glute Masterclass Hip thrust and back squat training elicit similar gluteus muscle hypertrophy and transfer similarly to the deadlift Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources People Mentioned Brandon Harris (@higher__human) Instagram Squat University (@squat_university) Instagram Bret Contreras PhD (@bretcontreras1) Instagram

21 Juli 20231h 15min

In this episode Sal, Adam & Justin lay out everything you need to know to perfect your deadlift. The deadlift, is one of the MOST valuable exercises you can do. (1:38) Bulletproofing your back with the deadlift. (4:56) The root of the controversy surrounding this exercise. (6:27) Breaking down the two distinct versions of the deadlift. (9:21) The different grip types and the value of each. (12:59) Requirements to perform the deadlift. (22:07) Priming movements to prep for deadlifting. (27:45) Cues to be aware of before you perform the deadlift. (31:27) Common errors when deadlifting. (36:44) Give yourself time! (42:06) Proper rep range, programming, and why you should avoid going to failure. (42:38) Advanced deadlift techniques. (48:03) Related Links/Products Mentioned Visit State & Liberty for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Promo code PUMP10 at checkout for 10% off** July Promotion: MAPS Starter | MAPS Starter Bundle 50% off! **Code JULY50 at checkout** How To Start Deadlifting (REGRESSIONS) – Mind Pump TV How To Sumo Deadlift (The RIGHT Way) | Jordan Syatt – Mind Pump TV HOOK Grip vs MIXED Grip?? Which Will INCREASE Your Deadlift More?? (Jordan Shallow ) How to Increase Grip Strength For Deadlifting – Mind Pump Podcast How To Hip Hinge Properly (Fix THIS!) – Mind Pump TV Correcting Upper Cross Syndrome to Improve Posture & Health– Prone Cobra – Mind Pump TV Scorpion Stretch Made Better - Stick Mobility Exercise MAPS Prime Pro Webinar ‎Bar Path on the App Store Ben Pollack Shares The Proper Deadlift Setup (AVOID MISTAKES) | Mind Pump What Is The Prerequisite For The Deadlift? - Dr. Jordan Shallow Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources People Mentioned Ronnie Coleman (@ronniecoleman8) Instagram Chris Bumstead (@cbum) Instagram Stan "Rhino" Efferding (@stanefferding) Instagram Jordan Shallow D.C (@the_muscle_doc) Instagram

20 Juli 202351min

In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin coach four Pump Heads via Zoom. Mind Pump Fit Tip: Have kids. It's an incredible growth tool. (2:23) A trend Mind Pump can get behind. (24:02) A new approach to potty training. (29:06) Toilets in Japan are NEXT level. (34:18) Ways to make the WNBA more enticing. (40:47) The body types that make you the best at one position are not the same body types that make you the best at other positions. (45:54) Breaking down the FDA investigation into PRIME Energy drink. (52:43) The lost benefits of Ginseng. (58:50) Shout out to Kendrick BBQ. (1:02:19) #ListenerLive question #1 - Where do I go next? I'm in a place where I want to lean out again, but I don't want to keep putting on weight. I'm also not sure what to expect with adding these hormones via my doctor into my system post-competition. (1:06:34) #ListenerLive question #2 - How would you recommend I reverse diet, post my first bodybuilding show? (1:19:02) #ListenerLive question #3 - How many reps should I do per set when training with bands? (1:33:54) #ListenerLive question #4 - What are the benefits and limitations between weights and bands? (1:41:58) Related Links/Products Mentioned Ask a question to Mind Pump, live! Email: live@mindpumpmedia.com For a limited time only, Mind Pump listeners get a free LMNT Sample Pack with any purchase: Visit DrinkLMNT.com/MindPump Visit Joy Mode for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Promo code MINDPUMP at checkout for 20% off your first order** July Promotion: MAPS Starter | MAPS Starter Bundle 50% off! **Code JULY50 at checkout** Elon Musk FULL INTERVIEW with ZUBY (NEW) - YouTube salt and honey combo #fyp #honeyandsalt #preworkout # ... - TikTok Child-Led Potty Learning Without a Power Struggle - Aha! Parenting Shaq Says The WNBA Should Lower The Rim So Players Can Dunk Rick Barry's Free Throw Shooting Was ICONIC | #shorts Senator Chuck Schumer calls for FDA investigation into high caffeine content of PRIME Energy drinks | CNN Business Visit Butcher Box for this month's exclusive Mind Pump offer! MP Holistic Health Reverse Dieting 101 | MAPS Fitness Products Mind Pump #2080: Get Jacked With Bands! MAPS Suspension Training Best Mobility Exercises to Help Alleviate Back Pain - Mind Pump Media Mind Pump TV Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources People Mentioned ZUBY (@ZubyMusic) Twitter Elon Musk (@elonmusk) Twitter Lewis Howes (@lewishowes) Instagram Benjamin Kendrick (@kendrick_bbq) Instagram Dr. Stephen Cabral (@stephencabral) Instagram

19 Juli 20231h 57min