1128: How Celebrities Get into Superhero Shape so Quickly, The Role of Carbs in Building Muscle; Prioritizing Exercise Form Over Lifting Heavy & MORE

In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about celebrity workouts, whether carbs are essential for muscle building, if you should increase weight on an exercises even if form isn’t 100% with current weight, and their favorite part of being a dad. It’s HOOOTTTT in San Jose and the guys are feeling it. (4:50) Are the guys of Mind Pump big Halloween people?? (7:30) How Sal tricked his daughter into getting sleepy using the Felix Gray glasses once the sun went down. (13:49) How Sal is using Organifi red juice to boost his performance in the gym. (18:11) Why Adam doesn’t want to feel like he needs to take anything to feel like himself. (22:15) If you're trying to be authentic you are doing it wrong. (25:14) Recapping the debate on artificial sweeteners with Sal and Layne Norton. (28:52) The excitement over Airbnb potentially going public in 2020. (32:38) Mattel launches new gender-neutral dolls. (35:42) Mike Matthews x Mind Pump: The guys express their excitement over the live event this Friday. (37:47) #Quah question #1 – What are your thoughts about celebrity workouts like the ones claimed to get actors in superhero film ready in less than 3 months? Is it even possible to go from an average physique to that of Captain America or Starlord that quickly? Are steroids always involved? (41:30) #Quah question #2 – Are carbs essential for muscle building or are they only necessary to fuel the workout? (51:11) #Quah question #3 – Is it a bad idea to increase your weight on exercises when your form isn’t 100% with your current weight? My squats have been plateaued forever because I feel I can’t get low enough at my current weight, but I know I won’t improve or get any stronger if I don’t progressively overload. (57:07) #Quah question #4 – What's everyone’s favorite part of being a dad? (1:01:07) People Mentioned Chase Chewning (@chase_chewning)  Instagram  Layne Norton, PhD (@biolayne)  Instagram Mike Matthews (@muscleforlifefitness)  Instagram Christina Rice, NTP (@christinaricewellness)  Instagram   Related Links/Products Mentioned September Promotion: MAPS Starter ½ off!! **Code “STARTER50” at checkout** Visit Felix Gray for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! Swiss Study Finds Blue Light Exposure Can Improve Late-Night Athletic Performance Visit Organifi for the exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Code “mindpump” at checkout** Effects of a single dose of beetroot juice on cycling time trial performance at ventilatory thresholds intensity in male triathletes Airbnb Isn't Just Any Unicorn About to IPO. It Actually Makes Money Mattel Launches New Gender-Neutral Dolls