Mind Pump: Raw Fitness Truth

In this episode Sal, Adam & Justin cover six keys to bringing up body parts that just don't seem to be developing as fast as others. Which body part do you have that is the most stubborn? (2:19) The guy's most stubborn body part. (3:41) 6 Keys to Pack on Muscle to Your Lagging/Stubborn Body Parts. (7:13) #1 – Focus on the mind to muscle connection. (13:08) #2 – Prioritize your lagging body part at the beginning of your workout. (19:56) #3 – Train lagging/stubborn body parts with more frequency and volume. (23:23) #4 – Sacrifice volume somewhere in order to add it where you want it to go. (26:37) #5 – Change your programming. (30:34) #6 – Give it time. (36:04) Check out MAPS MODS! (38:33) Related Links/Products Mentioned Special Promotion: MAPS MODS 50% off **Promo code “MODS50OFF” at checkout** Visit Paleo Valley for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Promo code “Mindpump15” at checkout for 15% discount** How to Improve Weak and Stubborn Body Parts – Mind Pump Blog What To Do About Lagging Body Parts – Mind Pump Blog Mind Pump #1542: How Bodybuilders Ruined Weight Lifting For Everyone Mind Pump #1612: Everything You Need To Know About Sets, Reps & Rest Periods The Benefits of Adding Plyometrics & Functional Training to Your Workout Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources

7 Feb 202241min

In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin coach four Pump Heads via Zoom. Mind Pump Fit Tip: Sometimes the best way to get stronger is to NOT add weight to the bar. (4:26) When an old lady saves the day. (17:36) The impact of loneliness on your health. (22:00) What’s a liger? (31:24) The NFL gets behind cannabis research. (37:10) Hormone replacement therapy (HRT) will be the next industry to be destigmatized. (43:39) The connection between gum inflammation and autoimmune disease. (48:09) Get yourself a good mattress and a ChiliPAD for excellent sleep. (51:47) Competitive pillow fighting is a real thing! (53:54) #ListenerLive question #1 - Is electronic muscle stimulation (EMS) safe and effective? (57:54) #ListenerLive question #2 - Is it possible to maintain my strength gains and stamina for obstacle course racing (OCR) if I decrease my level of cardio? (1:13:03) #ListenerLive question #3 - Is there any truth to the statement that once you turn 30 your sleep will change? (1:30:09) #ListenerLive question #4 - What are the causes and some remedies for workout nausea? (1:44:11) Related Links/Products Mentioned Ask a question to Mind Pump, live! Email: live@mindpumpmedia.com February Promotion: MAPS Performance and MAPS Aesthetic 50% off!! **Promo code “FEB50” at checkout** Mind Pump #1057: How To Get Stronger For Fat Loss & Muscle Building Elderly Woman Stops Alleged Walmart Shoplifter, Rips Off His Balaclava Loneliness in America: How the Pandemic Has Deepened an Epidemic of Loneliness and What We Can Do About It FTC: Social media scams led to $770 million in losses in 2021 The Liger - Meet the World Largest Cat Visit Organifi for the exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Promo code “MINDPUMP” at checkout** NFL awards $1 million for studies on cannabinoids' effects on pain management in players MP Hormones Mind Pump Hormones Facebook Private Forum Autoimmunity-Basics and link with periodontal disease Visit Chili Sleep for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! WATCH: YES, COMPETITIVE PILLOW FIGHTING IS A THING, AND IT'S COMING TO PPV! Visit LivON Labs for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! Is Fasting Effective? - Mind Pump Blog Fasting is a Terrible Way to Lose Weight – Mind Pump Blog MAPS Fitness Anabolic MAPS Fitness Prime Pro MAPS Prime Pro Webinar Mind Pump #1345: 6 Ways To Optimize Sleep For Faster Muscle Gain And Fat Loss Visit Drink LMNT for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources People Mentioned Ben Pakulski (@bpakfitness)  Instagram

5 Feb 20221h 58min

In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about progressing using bodyweight training, the pros and cons of using a lifting belt, how much protein powder is ideal, and the pros & cons of stretching before and after workouts. Mind Pump Fit Tip: How sometimes getting smaller, makes you look bigger. (4:22) Jake Paul, the ULTIMATE troll. (13:18) Justin’s wild weekend in the snow. (19:27) Congratulations to Christina Rice. (25:08) When things get taken out of context. (27:24) Joe Rogan’s art of interviewing. (33:20) Causing more problems with overreactions. (37:34) When one crisis wains, another begins. (41:13) Why did China change the ending to Fight Club?! (44:50) Does red-light therapy help with acne? (47:33) Is Scottie Pippen a hater? (50:34) #Quah question #1 – How can you progress using bodyweight training and still make gains? (58:59) #Quah question #2 – What are the pros and cons of using a lifting belt? (1:05:39) #Quah question #3 - How much protein powder should I supplement with? (1:13:58) #Quah question #4 - What are your opinions of stretching before and after workouts? (1:20:25) Related Links/Products Mentioned February Promotion: MAPS Performance and MAPS Aesthetic 50% off!! **Promo code “FEB50” at checkout** Morning Report: Jake Paul invests in UFC’s parent company Endeavor with the goal of fixing UFC fighter pay from ‘within’ Khabib Nurmagomedov says he offered Jake Paul an Eagle FC contract: 'We're waiting on his answer' Visit Caldera Lab for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Code “mindpump” at checkout for the discount** Manifestation Mastery: How to Shift Your Reality & Co-Create with the Universe – Book by Christina Rice Ben Carpenter Post on Max Lugavere – No good and bad foods.  Mind Pump #1420: Counting Calories Makes You Fat With Max Lugavere JRE #1769 – Jordan Peterson Everything you need to know about Joe Rogan's Spotify controversy over COVID-19 misinformation Canadian trucker protest: Border blockade in Alberta new challenge: LIVE UPDATES Mind Pump #970: Dr. Jordan Shallow On Training, Travel & Vaccines (With Guest Ben Greenfield) 'Fight Club': China changes cult classic movie's explosive ending to make the authorities win Visit Joovv for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! Light-based therapies in acne treatment Scottie Pippen book: Bulls star whines about Michael Jordan Visit MASSZYMES by biOptimizers for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Promo code “MINDPUMP10” at checkout** Mind Pump #1630: Ten Ways To Break Through A Plateau The Myth of Optimal Protein Intake – Mind Pump Blog Mind Pump #1220: The 4 Best Sources Of Protein Which is Best - Mobility or Stretching? - Mind Pump Blog Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources People Mentioned Jake Paul (@jakepaul)  Instagram Dana White (@danawhite) on Instagram Max Lugavere (@maxlugavere)  Instagram Ben Carpenter (@bdccarpenter)  Instagram Christina Rice (@christinathechannel)  Instagram Joe Rogan (@joerogan)  Instagram Jordan Peterson (@jordan.b.peterson)  Instagram Dr. Jordan Shallow D.C (@the_muscle_doc)  Instagram

4 Feb 20221h 27min

In this episode, Sal, Adam & Justin interview Aaron Alexander. The current state of Aaron. (2:12) The reality of becoming the shape of the place you spend a lot of time in. (6:03) Defining the outcomes you prefer to achieve, and reverse engineering your lifestyle back from that point. (8:31) How much of an improvement can you make in your movement as an adult? (11:48) Practical advice for the average person looking to make improvements in their daily lives. (14:52) Why structured workouts don’t matter much if you haven’t addressed your fundamental lifestyle conditions. (21:55) The driving force behind his latest book. (26:36) The staple movements he loves to put the body in and why. (27:44) Why do we breathe the way that we breathe? (31:54) The practices he has for his clients to help with anxiety and depression. (41:15) Why he left Los Angeles. (50:21) Do not be afraid to ask more questions. (53:50) Why the worst thing to happen is nothing at all. (59:10) The value in building strong mental patterns. (1:03:55) What is pain? (1:09:55) Does he see a renewed interest in people wanting to improve their health and fitness? (1:17:32) Related Links/Products Mentioned February Promotion: MAPS Performance and MAPS Aesthetic 50% off!! **Promo code “FEB50” at checkout** Visit Super Coffee for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Promo code “MINDPUMP” at checkout** African hunter-gatherers prefer squatting to sitting — and this may explain why they’re healthier Shoulder Pain? The Solution & Prevention, Revised & Expanded – Book by John M. Kirsch M.D. Association of Grip Strength With Risk of All-Cause Mortality, Cardiovascular Diseases, and Cancer in Community-Dwelling Populations: A Meta-analysis of Prospective Cohort Studies Align Podcast: Bruce Lipton: Why Your Consciousness Creates your Biology Breath: The New Science of a Lost Art – Book by James Nestor Shut Your Mouth and Save Your Life: The Dangers of Mouth Breathing and Why Nose or Nasal Breathing is Preferred, Based on the Native American Experience – Book by George Catlin The Oxygen Advantage: The Simple, Scientifically Proven Breathing Techniques for a Healthier, Slimmer, Faster, and Fitter You – Book by Patrick McKeown Amy Cuddy: Your body language may shape who you are | TED Talk Good posture is important for physical and mental health Mind Pump #1490: How To Improve Your Posture Average undesired weight gain reported by adults in the United States since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic as of Feb. 2021, by demographic Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources Featured Guest/People Mentioned Aaron Alexander (@alignpodcast)  Instagram Aaron Alexander Website Dr. John Kirsch Bruce H. Lipton, PhD Pavel Tsatsouline (@strongfirst)  Instagram Patrick McKeown (@buteykoclinic)  Instagram Wim Hof (@iceman_hof)  Instagram Steven Lin (@drstevenlin)  Instagram Andrew Huberman, Ph.D. (@hubermanlab)  Instagram Dr. John Sarno

3 Feb 20221h 22min

In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin coach four Pump Heads via Zoom. Mind Pump Fit Tip: Counting your calories and macros is a TERRIBLE approach for long-term weight loss. (4:53) Sal explains why he told someone to add 1,000 calories over their maintenance. (17:57) You can’t make this stuff up! (31:25) Mind Pump on the unintended consequences of the Neuralink. (32:41) A high school football update with Justin: The lack of nutrition with high school athletes and how Butcher Box can help. (41:54) How subscription models like Public Goods, are less likely to be affected by inflation. (47:10) Can alcohol, or other substances like alcohol, increase your longevity? (48:53) #ListenerLive question #1 - What are your thoughts on the supplement, Nicotinamide mononucleotide (NMN)? (58:39) #ListenerLive question #2 - What are some ways to move like an athlete, but look like a bodybuilder? (1:10:47) #ListenerLive question #3 - How do you know when you have reached your genetic muscle-building potential? (1:17:59) #ListenerLive question #4 - What would be the best fitness approach for teaching/training high school students in the classroom and the weight room? (1:32:44) Related Links/Products Mentioned Ask a question to Mind Pump, live! Email: live@mindpumpmedia.com February Promotion: MAPS Performance and MAPS Aesthetic 50% off!! **Promo code “FEB50” at checkout** Mind Pump #1207: Five Ways To Lose Weight Without Counting Calories MAPS Macro Calculator Mind Pump #LiveListener question - Add 10-15 Pounds of Muscle In A Year Truck carrying 100 LAB MONKEYS crashes on Pennsylvania highway Elon Musk's Neuralink One Step Closer To Testing Microchip Implants In Human Brain Elon Musk’s Neuralink explains how a monkey used its brain-computer tech to play Pong Thinking, Fast and Slow – Book by Daniel Kahneman JRE#1470 - Elon Musk Reveals New Details About Neuralink, His Brain Implant Technology Visit Butcher Box for this month’s exclusive Mind Pump offer! Visit Public Goods for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Receive $15 off your first Public Goods order with NO MINIMUM purchase** Alcohol Consumption and the Risk of Cancer Ancient Aliens Full Episodes, Video & More | HISTORY Channel Visit NED for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! Nicotinamide Mononucleotide (NMN) Uses & Dosage Creatinine - Examine.com Sexy Athlete Bundle | MAPS Fitness Products RGB Bundle | MAPS Fitness Products Muscle Potential Calculator – Mind Pump Media Mind Pump #1322: What’s Your Real Muscle Building Potential? (And How To Get There…) Mind Pump Hormones Facebook Private Forum MAPS Fitness Anabolic MAPS Strong Mind Pump #1627: Eight Stupid & Dangerous Fitness Lies Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources People Mentioned Elon Musk (@elonmusk)  Twitter

2 Feb 20221h 47min

In this episode Sal, Adam & Justin provide solutions to those who are unable to do the most effective exercises. How every exercise is valuable when applied appropriately. (3:04) Do These Exercises Hurt? Do These Instead! (6:39) #1 – Deadlift. (13:19) If this exercise hurts you, do a single-leg deadlift instead. (16:45) What mobility exercises should I focus on? (19:36) #2 – Squat. (21:35) If this exercise hurts you, do a split stance exercise instead. (22:03) Mobility exercises to focus on. (26:16) #3 – Overhead Press. (29:20) If this exercise hurts you, do an overhead or a rack carry instead. (29:50) Mobility exercises to focus on. (34:36) #4 – Bench Press. (36:22) If this exercise hurts you, do an incline dumbbell press instead. (37:14) Mobility exercises to focus on. (39:11) #5 – Dips. (40:04) If this exercise hurts you, do a close-grip bench or incline press instead. (41:16) Mobility exercises to focus on. (41:44) Related Links/Products Mentioned January Promotion (#1): NEW YEAR'S RESOLUTIONS SPECIAL BUNDLE OFFERS January Promotion (#2): MAPS Anabolic 50% off **Code “JANUARY50” at checkout** Visit Blinkist for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! GROW Your GLUTES with a SINGLE LEG DEADLIFT! - Mind Pump TV Build An Amazing Midsection with the Side Wood Chop – Mind Pump TV How to do a PROPER Plank – Mind Pump TV The McGill Hip Airplane Follow Along Hip Mobility Flow Workout – Mind Pump TV How To Goblet Squat - FREE Squat Like A PRO Guide – Mind Pump TV The Only Way You Should Be Doing Bulgarian Split Squats! (BUTT GROWTH) - Mind Pump TV MAPS Prime Pro Webinar MAPS Prime Webinar Improve Your Overhead Press & Build Your Shoulders with Unilateral Kettlebell Carries – Mind Pump TV Z Press to take Your Shoulder Development to the Next Level – Mind Pump TV How To Incline Dumbbell Press - The Right Way! (GROW YOUR CHEST) - Mind Pump TV Fix Your Shoulder Pain (SHORT & LONG TERM FIX!!) | MIND PUMP TV Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources

31 Jan 202246min

In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin coach four Pump Heads via Zoom. Mind Pump Fit Tip: One of the best treatments clinically proven to help with depression and anxiety is exercise. (4:02) The recover/maintain mentality for training athletes. (19:25) Mind Pump on their high school pictures. (26:46) Magic Spoon is here to help you make your protein intake. (32:05) A high school football update with Justin: Establishing a good offseason training program for his kids. (35:20) Actions speak louder than words. (40:46) At what point should the Government block monopolies from happening? (48:47) The word is out on Vuori. (54:36) Netflix may be falling behind the pack. (57:14) #ListenerLive question #1 – How can I get stronger in the big three lifts to benefit an upcoming powerlifting competition? (1:00:20) #ListenerLive question #2 – What are some ways to correct my knee pain when squatting? (1:12:31) #ListenerLive question #3 – What can I do when my right side doesn’t match the left side? (1:27:29) #ListenerLive question #4 – How would you train in-season versus off-season? (1:36:00) Related Links/Products Mentioned Ask a question to Mind Pump, live! Email: live@mindpumpmedia.com January Promotion (#1): NEW YEAR'S RESOLUTIONS SPECIAL BUNDLE OFFERS January Promotion (#2): MAPS Anabolic 50% off **Code “JANUARY50” at checkout** Mind Pump #1655: The Best Natural Treatment For Anxiety & Depression Strengthen your mood with weight training – Harvard Health Super Bowl-contending Buffalo Bills cut squats from their workouts during the season — and trainers say that may explain why they're the least-injured team in the playoffs Visit Magic Spoon for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! All-In Podcast E64: Antitrust standards & enforcement, tech repricing, lab leak obfuscation, E63 reactions & more Microsoft to buy Activision in $68.7 billion all-cash deal Visit Vuori Clothing for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! Netflix Stock Gets Pummeled, Closing At Lowest Level Since April 2020 After Disappointing Earnings & Wall Street Downgrades – Update Visit MASSZYMES by biOptimizers for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Promo code “MINDPUMP10” at checkout** MAPS Powerlift MAPS Fitness Prime Pro MAPS Prime Pro Webinar The SOLUTION to Knee Pain & Hip Pain (MIND PUMP) Luna Physical Therapy MAPS O.C.R. MAPS Fitness Performance Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources People Mentioned Chamath Palihapitiya (@chamath)  Twitter Ben Patrick (@kneesovertoesguy)  Instagram

29 Jan 20221h 44min

In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about which is better, HIIT or traditional cardio, good pre-workout meals, how to recover more quickly from extremely high intensity squatting, and something that they preach but struggle to practice when it comes to fitness. Mind Pump Fit Tip: Do you want to make some of the fastest gains in your lower body? Use the sled! (4:04) Mind Pump on the most used and unused pieces of equipment in their studio. (10:13) The Mind Pump sleep connection. (18:10) Cold weather and kids, where do you stand? (22:14) A new California bill proposal would allow preteens to get vaccinated without parental consent. (27:58) KFC, stop pretending like you’re healthy. (31:08) Organifi Pure is magic! (37:47) The NFT market is bananas! (38:18) YES! There are differences between daytime and nighttime blue-blocking glasses. (45:02) #Quah question #1 - Which is better, HIIT or traditional cardio? (48:34) #Quah question #2 – What is a good pre-workout meal? (57:00) #Quah question #3 - How can I recover more quickly from extremely high-intensity squatting? (1:01:28) #Quah question #4 – What is something all of you preach, but struggle to practice when it comes to fitness? (1:04:50) Related Links/Products Mentioned January Promotion (#1): NEW YEAR'S RESOLUTIONS SPECIAL BUNDLE OFFERS January Promotion (#2): MAPS Anabolic 50% off **Code “JANUARY50” at checkout** How To Do The Sled Push The RIGHT Way! (AVOID MISTAKES!) - Mind Pump TV Power Sled Pull – Mind Pump TV NEW CALIFORNIA BILL WOULD ALLOW KIDS 12+ TO GET COVID VACCINE WITHOUT PARENTAL CONSENT All-In Podcast E64: Antitrust standards & enforcement, tech repricing, lab leak obfuscation, E63 reactions & more Plant-based meat alternatives, like new nuggets from KFC, sound healthier. But are they? Heart Attack Grill Visit Organifi for the exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Promo code “MINDPUMP” at checkout** Midnight Mania! UFC Coming To Metaverse Near You! A student who accidentally became a millionaire with a cult following after selling his expressionless selfies as NFTs says he feels confused Visit Felix Gray for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! Visit LivON Labs for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! HIIT vs. LISS Cardio - Which is Better For Fat Loss? - Mind Pump Blog Mind Pump #1142: Nine Signs You Are Overtraining Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources People Mentioned Ben Patrick (@kneesovertoesguy)  Instagram Kyle And Natasha Kingsbury (@livingwiththekingsburys)  Instagram Dana White (@danawhite)  Instagram Brendan Schaub (@brendanschaub)  Instagram

28 Jan 20221h 11min