1069: Avoiding Muscle Loss, When to Use Resistance Bands, Foward Shoulder Fixes & MORE

In this episode of Quah, sponsored by Organifi (organifi.com/mindpump, code "mindpump" for 20% off), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about whether resistance bands are useful as a workout tool or just an Instagram sales gimmick, progressing without wrist wraps or a belt, how hard it is to lose muscle, and combating forward shoulder.  Justin has a nice ‘rack’ + the CRAZY giveaway from PRx Performance. (5:35) The conspiracy surrounding why the media is pushing BIG for people to eat plant-based. (10:04) The ‘racist’ Nikes. Another conspiracy theory or a marketing ploy? (14:05) Why we DON’T always know peoples programming. The guys respond to the squat form of NFL Superstar Myles Garrett. (19:30) What are the BEST ways to use the Organifi Green Juice? (25:10) Justin’s rant on Aquaman. (30:00) Mind Pump recommends Inside North Korea on National Geographic + The Loudest Voice on Showtime. (31:19) There goes the neighborhood! A preservative in processed foods linked to a spike in autism: study. (36:45) Protein rice is continuing to sweep MP nation using Kettle & Fire + the benefits on their subscription service. (39:35) #Quah question #1 – Are resistance bands actually useful as a workout tool or just an Instagram sales gimmick? (43:12) #Quah question #2 – I have stopped using wrist wraps and a belt while deadlifting and I can’t lift nearly as much. Will I still make gains at this new lower weight? What can I do to keep progressing at the lower weight? (51:26) #Quah question #3 - How hard it is to actually lose muscle? (58:05) #Quah question #4 – I am almost two months post-partum and have terrible forward shoulder from breastfeeding to babywearing. Nearly all my activities are only making my posture worse. What can I do to combat this? (1:05:20) People Mentioned Myles Garrett (@flash_garrett)  Instagram Paul J. Fabritz (@pjfperformance)  Instagram Ben Pakulski (@bpakfitness)  Instagram   Related Links/Products Mentioned July Promotion: MAPS Anywhere ½ off! **Code “ANYWHERE50” at checkout** Visit PRx Performance for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Code “mindpump” at checkout** Visit Organifi for the exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Code “mindpump” at checkout** Nike Axes Independence Day-Themed Air Max 1 After Colin Kaepernick Comments Mind Pump Ep 900: NBA Superstar Sports Performance Coach Paul Fabritz VIDEO: Myles Garrett Puts on a Show in Latest Ridiculous Workout Watch Inside North Korea on National Geographic The Loudest Voice: New Limited Series Starring Russell Crowe - Showtime Spike In Autism May Be Linked To Preservative In Processed Foods, Study Suggests Visit Kettle & Fire for the special offer for Mind Pump listeners! Rubberbanditz Resistance Band Set How to Fix Rounded Shoulders (GONE IN 4 STEPS!) | MIND PUMP Mind Pump Free Resources