1361: How to Amplify Your Workout's Muscle Building Signal, Ways to Build Self Confidence, the Importance of Mirrors in the Gym & More

In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about how to know if your workout is adequately creating a muscle building signal, the importance of getting mirrors for your home gym, whether teenagers should focus on aesthetics after being introduced to resistance training, and tips on cultivating confidence in life. It’s HOT out there in the Bay Area. (6:06) What is a ‘derecho’?! (9:57) In manly news out of Australia... (11:49) Mind Pump’s takeaways from their latest viral episode, Carnivore vs Vegan. (13:17) The new hustle, Miracle Spring Water. (19:32) Why politicians like to target the wealthy. (23:34) CBD dramatically increases blood flow to the brain, study. (28:45) How technology creates competition. (33:15) Doug is a really good cook. (41:30) More companies evolving amid the pandemic. (47:29) #Quah question #1 - You talk a lot about the muscle-building signal. Can you explain this more on how to know if your workout is adequately creating this without going to failure or going beast mode all the time? (49:46) #Quah question #2 – How important do you think it is to get mirrors for your home gym? (59:06) #Quah question #3 – Should teenagers focus on aesthetics after being introduced to resistance training? And should they monitor their caloric and protein intake to accommodate their fitness goals? (1:02:52) #Quah question #4 – You guys seem to have a lot of confidence. Do you have any tips on cultivating confidence in life? (1:10:11) Related Links/Products Mentioned  August Promotion: MAPS Performance ½ off!! **Promo code “GREEN50” at checkout**  New Program Launch (Ends at 11:59 pm 8/18/2020): MAPS Suspension $20 off! **Promo code “SUSPENSION20” at checkout** Deadly derecho leaves path of destruction across Midwest, 800,000 without power Man punches great white shark to save wife: 'You just react' Mind Pump #1360: Carnivore Vs. Vegan With Dr. Will Bulsiewicz & Dr. Paul Saladino Study Finds Common Knee Surgery No Better Than Placebo California wealth tax could become first of its kind in US under new proposal Why Inheritance Is Mostly Overrated As A Reason For Wealth Cannabidiol improves blood flow to brain's hippocampus Visit NED for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! Neighbor | The Cheaper, Closer & Safer Storage Marketplace Visit Butcher Box for this month’s exclusive Mind Pump offer! BLADE — Fly the Future Today Muscle Adaptation vs. Muscle Recovery – Mind Pump Blog Mind Pump Podcast - YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources