September 17, 2025

2686: Do These 6 Things and You WON'T Get Gains from Strength Training & More (Listener Live Coaching)

1 hour 41 minutes

In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin coach four Pump Heads via Zoom.

Mind Pump Fit Tip: Do These 6 Things and You WON'T Get Gains from Strength Training. (2:39)
Fatty 15 vs. Omega 3s. (28:32)
Dad, the builder. (31:23)
LEGO minifigures. (34:04)
A terrible lie told to women about the definition of success. (39:24)
Hurt people, hurt people. (53:27)
How does Zbiotics work so well? (56:27)
Shout out to Mind Pump Store! (59:10)
#ListenerLive question #1 – How can I balance upper body volume with a serious focus on improving my bouldering (rock climbing) skills? (1:00:20)
#ListenerLive question #2 – I feel like I am stuck in not being able to gain muscle because I cannot physically eat more. What advice do you have for a situation like this? (1:08:46)
#ListenerLive question #3 – I feel that my body, while strong, is covered in a layer of fluff. I feel strong, but don't feel the aesthetic is there. What advice do you have on what my week should look like with workouts, steps, cardio, lifting programs, and proper macros? (1:17:42)
#ListenerLive question #4 – Please help me figure out what to do about my nutrition! I'm so concerned that I'm going to lose this hard-earned muscle at my age, and in the thick of perimenopause. What's your advice on how I can get my act together? (1:28:30)

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By Sal Di Stefano, Adam Schafer, Justin Andrews, Doug Egge

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1172211,722 ratings

September 17, 2025

1 hour 41 minutes

In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin coach four Pump Heads via Zoom.

Mind Pump Fit Tip: Do These 6 Things and You WON'T Get Gains from Strength Training. (2:39)
Fatty 15 vs. Omega 3s. (28:32)
Dad, the builder. (31:23)
LEGO minifigures. (34:04)
A terrible lie told to women about the definition of success. (39:24)
Hurt people, hurt people. (53:27)
How does Zbiotics work so well? (56:27)
Shout out to Mind Pump Store! (59:10)
#ListenerLive question #1 – How can I balance upper body volume with a serious focus on improving my bouldering (rock climbing) skills? (1:00:20)
#ListenerLive question #2 – I feel like I am stuck in not being able to gain muscle because I cannot physically eat more. What advice do you have for a situation like this? (1:08:46)
#ListenerLive question #3 – I feel that my body, while strong, is covered in a layer of fluff. I feel strong, but don't feel the aesthetic is there. What advice do you have on what my week should look like with workouts, steps, cardio, lifting programs, and proper macros? (1:17:42)
#ListenerLive question #4 – Please help me figure out what to do about my nutrition! I'm so concerned that I'm going to lose this hard-earned muscle at my age, and in the thick of perimenopause. What's your advice on how I can get my act together? (1:28:30)