1206: Reasons to Avoid Smith Machine Squats, The Net Carbs Myth, How to Protect Your Knees When Squatting & Lunging & More

In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about whether squats and lunges are bad for your knees, squatting on a Smith machine, how to setup and execute a close grip bench press, and using net carbs when counting your macros. XFL comeback date is set. Will the guys be watching? (5:54) Old ‘fit’ awesome looking people. (8:37) Do you communicate with the intent to impress or influence? (14:34) Old people rage stories. (17:03) Why is Gwyneth Paltrow selling a candle that smells like a certain body part? Would the guys buy it? (21:57) Sex after kids. (28:22) Mind Pump reminisces on Rush and their drummer Neil Peart. (34:56) Sal’s a big ‘wing’ guy. (37:52) Tesla hitting new highs in the stock market! (40:45) Can a wristband tell you what you should and shouldn’t eat based on your DNA? (42:47) #Quah question #1 – Are squats and lunges bad for your knees? (47:03) #Quah question #2 – Is squatting on a Smith machine still beneficial if your gym doesn’t have a free weight squat rack? (54:13) #Quah question #3 – Apart from the hand position, how are the setup and execution a close grip bench press and a standard bench press different? (1:00:19) #Quah question #4 – Can you explain net carbs? Is this even important to consider when counting your macros? (1:03:11) People Mentioned Hunter McIntyre (@huntthesheriff)  Instagram Jason Phillips (@jasonphillipsisnutrition)  Instagram Adam Ray (@adamraycomedy)  Instagram   Related Links/Products Mentioned January Promotion: MAPS HIIT ½ off! **Code “HIIT50” at checkout** Grace and Frankie | Netflix Official Site The Purpose Driven Life: What on Earth Am I Here For? - Book by Rick Warren Are you a Mind Pump Listener? Get NCI’s Top Selling Thyroid MASTERCLASS...for free! Gwyneth Paltrow's got a $75 "smells like my vagina" candle Rush Drummer Neil Peart Dead at 67 - Rolling Stone Visit Butcher Box for this month’s exclusive Mind Pump offer! Musk nears $346 million payday as Tesla market value soars DnaNudge wristband tells you what you should and shouldn't eat The ONLY Way You Should Be Doing Lunges! (Build GREAT Legs) - Mind Pump TV How to Box Squat to Improve Your Squat Form – Mind Pump TV The Only Way You Should Be Doing Bulgarian Split Squats! (BUTT GROWTH) - Mind Pump TV Mind Pump Free Resources