1266: How to Build Muscle With Isometric Holds, the Benefits of Blood Flow Restriction Training, the Type of Person Who Adjusts Quickly to At-home Workouts & More

In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about the type of lifter that is having the easiest time adjusting to at-home workouts, whether blood flow restriction is safe during strength training, the effectiveness of inserting isometric holds into the middle of a workout, and whether some foods that are prepared from scratch at home be considered “processed foods.” Mind Pump are big dance guys. (6:28) Spotify is crushing it! (9:14) How you are invincible until you have kids. (12:30) The silver lining behind the coronavirus. (18:00) Has the Easter Bunny been destroyed for Sal’s daughter? (22:50) Trump’s daily briefings, the political gift that keeps on giving. (26:17) Twins in India named after COVID-19. (30:26) Human intuition during the plague. (31:14) The proper way to wear gloves and masks. (33:02) The crazy COVID-19 conspiracies out there. (36:47) Mind Pump’s favorite strategies to relieve stress and anxiety during these times. (37:55) #StayHard out there. (45:20) Everyone is trying to make a buck these days. (46:39) #Quah question #1 – What type of lifter do you think is having the easiest time adjusting to at-home workouts? (50:03) #Quah question #2 – Is blood flow restriction safe during strength training? (59:43) #Quah question #3 - Is inserting isometric holds into the middle of a workout effective? (1:04:03) #Quah question #4 – Can some foods that are prepared from scratch at home be considered “processed foods?” (1:10:05) Related Links/Products Mentioned April Promotion: MAPS Prime/Prime Pro ½ off! **Code “PRIME50” at checkout** Special Promotion: MAPS Anywhere ½ off!! **Code “WHITE50” at checkout** Apple Music still trails Spotify as growth continued for music streaming in 2019 Siri support for Spotify added to Apple Watch in latest update Couple in India names newborn twins Corona and Covid U.K. Cellphone Towers Ablaze As Conspiracy Theories Link 5G Networks To COVID-19 Visit NED for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! How a discovery that brought us Viagra could help those battling the coronavirus Quest gets creative for April Fools’ Day with high protein seltzer in three tasty flavors Occlusion Training Guide - Mind Pump Media Occlusion Training Tutorial- How to Increase Muscle Size Using Blood Flow Restriction – Mind Pump TV Superslow strength training: Does it work? - Mayo Clinic QI: The Russian Training Secret Mind Pump Free Resources People Mentioned Mark Bell (@marksmellybell)  Instagram Ben Greenfield Fitness (@bengreenfieldfitness)  Instagram