Mind Pump: Raw Fitness Truth

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

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MindPump exposes the RAW TRUTH about health, fitness, nutrition and more... Hosts Sal Di Stefano, Adam Schafer & Justin Andrews pull back the curtain on the mythology, snake oil and pseudo-science that pervades the fitness industry. No fitness institution or fitness "truth" is safe from their quick wit and over 40 years of combined experience in the fitness industry. Produced by Doug Egge.

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11.11.2019

In this episode, Sal, Adam and Justin speak with Bret Contreras, inventor of the hip thrust and renowned butt building expert. From a math teacher to glute guru: How did Bret get to where he is today? (2:41) Where did ...

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11.11.2019 1160: Bret Contreras- The Glute Guru In this episode, Sal, Adam and Justin speak with Bret Contreras, inventor of the hip thrust and renowned butt building expert.
11.09.2019 1159: The Top 5 Exercises, Leg Press vs. Hack Squat, Pre-Lift Motivation Techniques & MORE In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about adding an exercise to the "Big 4," the leg press compared with the hack squat, the value of self-talk for motivation, and the ...
11.08.2019 1158: Factors that Stall Fat Loss & Muscle Growth, How Often to Change Up Workout Program to Keep Progressing, Exercises that Work Multiple Muscles & MORE In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about how to define a set when multiple muscles are working at once, downsides of repeating the same workout plan for an extended period ...
11.07.2019 1157: Seven Ways Functional Training Burns Fat & Builds Muscle In this episode, Sal, Adam and Justin discuss seven reasons why adding functional training can improve fat loss and muscle gain. 1157: Seven Ways Functional Training Burns Fat & Builds Muscle Why it is SO important to look deeper into ...
11.06.2019 1156: The Best Ab Building Exercises, Training with Bands vs Cables, Maintaining Life Balance When Pursuing Fitness Goals & MORE In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about the difference between training with bands or cables, the best weighted exercises for building abs, why the “compete and cheat” mentality with food ...
11.04.2019 1155: Ryan Holiday In this episode, Sal, Adam and Justin speak with best selling author, Ryan Holiday. How Ryan was talking about ‘fake news’ before it was cool. (2:30) The concept of ‘yellow journalism’. (7:45) Why the more polarizing information we get, the ...
11.02.2019 1154: The Truth About Macros, the Most Important Variables to Adjust in Your Training, Dealing with Workout & Diet Zealots & MORE In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about whether macros really count, the hierarchy for adjusting variables in your training, dealing with people in the industry who preach their diet or ...
11.01.2019 1153: Overhead Press vs. Push Press, What it Takes to be an Advanced Lifter, the Benefit of Training When Sore & MORE In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about the differences between beginner, intermediate and advanced lifters, the overhead press vs. push press, training a muscle group that is still sore from ...
10.31.2019 1152: Why You Should Powerlift In this episode, Sal, Adam and Justin discuss the benefits of adding powerlifting training to improve strength, muscle gain and fat loss. The importance of focusing on strength and performance vs being body image-centric. (2:32) What is competitive powerlifting? (8:36) ...
10.30.2019 1151: The Most Important & Effective Part of a Rep, Getting Enough Calories to Build Muscle, Learning from Past Training Mistakes & MORE In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about trying to put on muscle but struggling with eating extra calories, what to do when you hit a body weight plateau, whether the ...
10.28.2019 1150: Mark Bell on How He Stays Lean & Jacked, SARMS, Business Mistakes to Avoid & MORE In this episode, Sal, Adam and Justin talk with Mark "Smelly" Bell. The unlikely sports Mark did when he was younger. (1:57) How being wealthy is just as embarrassing as being poor. (5:12) The fine line between how much we ...
10.26.2019 1149: The Ideal Foot and Knee Position for the Squat & Deadlift, How Often to Change Up Training to Maximize Progress, What a Good Relationship with Food Looks Like & MORE In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about daily undulation, keeping your feet and knees straight during a squat or deadlift, how to reduce volume when overtraining, and what a good ...
10.25.2019 1148: The Muscle & Strength Benefits of the Pump, Grass Fed Beef vs. Wild Game Meat, the Effect of Resistance Training on Type 1 Diabetics & MORE In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about the difference between grass-fed meat and wild game meat, whether the pump promotes more strength or muscle growth long-term, the effect of consistent ...
10.24.2019 1147: Eight Sure-Fire Ways to Build Strength In this episode, Sal, Adam & Justin discuss 8 ways to build strength in the gym. Strength, the foundational physical pursuit. (2:05) The eight most important factors when it comes to resistance training in order to build strength. (5:52) #1 ...
10.23.2019 1146: The Best Trap Building Exercises, Techniques to Break Through Lifting Plateaus, Favorite Gym Machines & MORE In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about their favorite machines, how to grow traps, exercises or techniques to overcome a plateau and increase the weight you’re able to lift, and ...
10.21.2019 1145: Ben Greenfield on Putting on Several Pounds of Muscle, Living a Long & High Quality Life, Ways to Slow Aging, Unschooling His Sons & MORE In this episode, Sal, Adam and Justin speak to Ben Greenfield about unschooling his kids, nootropics, putting on several pounds of muscle in just a few months, The Game Changers documentary, aging and more. Discussing a woman’s proper place in ...
10.19.2019 1144: How to Work Around Shoulder Pain, Incorporating AMRAP & EMOM Sets into Daily Workouts, Fat Loss for Advanced Aged Clients & MORE In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about incorporating AMRAP and EMOM sets into daily workouts, exercises that work the chest without using shoulders, where or when mobility workouts come into ...
10.18.2019 1143: How to Lose 50 Pounds & Keep it Off, Building & Maintaining Muscle Mass as You Age, Seated vs. Standing Exercises & MORE In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about how to lose 50+ pounds, whether you lose muscle mass as you age, the difference doing seated vs standing exercises makes, and organizing ...
10.17.2019 1142: Nine Signs You are Overtraining In this episode, Sal, Adam and Justin discuss overtraining; what it is, how to identify if you are doing it and how to recover from it. Falling into the trap if some is good then more is better. (2:09) How ...
10.16.2019 1141: The Pros & Cons of Squatting Every Day, Going from Couch to Bikini Competition in 6 Months, the Truth About Fitness Conventions & MORE In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about the benefits and detriments of squatting every day, whether it is feasible to do a bikini competition in 6 months if overweight and ...
10.14.2019 1140: Nir Eyal Interview Nir Eyal Making the case why technology is NOT irresistible. (3:08) What is the definition of distraction and traction? (7:55) Why do we do anything? Understanding the nature of human emotion. (9:06) Technology is the tool: It’s all about ...
10.12.2019 1139: How to Improve Your Bench Press, the Best Way to Reverse Diet, the Benefits of Sauna Use Pre and Post-Workout & MORE In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about whether sauna use right after a workout is a good idea, how to improve a weak bench press, the best approach to reverse ...
10.11.2019 1138: How to Overcome Quad Dominance & Build Your Butt, Who Benefits Most From Eating Carbs, the Dangers of Establishing Deeper Relationships with Clients & MORE In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about if quad dominance is a real thing and if so, how to overcome it, when carbs are helpful even though they are not ...
10.10.2019 1137: The #1 Form of Exercise for Health & Longevity In this episode, Sal, Adam and Justin discuss the challenges of aging and the best form of exercise to combat them. The growing movement of anti-aging/longevity. (2:50) Why being alive is not just about dying. (5:21) At what point is ...
10.09.2019 1136: The Truth About SARMS, How to Use Cluster Sets, Staying on Track with Diet When Traveling & MORE In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about integrating cluster sets into MAPS, SARMS, staying healthy during long road trips, and coping mechanisms when dealing with anxiety. How genetics play a ...
10.07.2019 1135: Amelia Boone Takes on Her Biggest Obstacle... A 20 Year Eating Disorder In this episode, Sal, Adam and Justin speak with 4x world champion obstacle course racer Amelia Boone who goes into detail about her 20-year struggle with Anorexia and how she is taking control of this long-term challenge. Her internal struggle ...
10.05.2019 1134: Building Your Butt with Barbell Hip Thrusts, The Rock's Misguided Cheat Meals, Favorite Pre and Post-Workout Meals & MORE In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about the barbell hip thrust, the optimal heart rate before performing the next set, The Rock’s cheat meals, and favorite pre and post-workout meals. ...
10.04.2019 1133: Building Muscle & Strength with Olympic Lifting Inspired Training, Exercises that Help Improve the Bench, Squat & Deadlift, the Dangers of Training in Extreme Temperatures & MORE In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about lifts that help improve the bench, squat and deadlift, the benefit of including power cleans, push presses, high pulls, clean pulls, Pendlay rows, ...
10.03.2019 1132: How to Build Your Triceps In this episode, Sal, Adam and Justin discuss how to build the triceps. How the triceps are the defining characteristic of the arm. (2:38) The anatomy of the triceps: The attachments, myths, function & MORE. (5:10) The 4 MOST important ...
10.02.2019 1131: How to Fix Knee Pain, Training Around Injuries, Tips to Handle Hunger During a Fast & MORE In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about training around training around a torn rotator cuff and AC joint sprain, fixing knee pain, how to handle hunger during a fast, and ...
09.30.2019 1130: Andrew Tarvin- The World's First Humor Engineer In this episode, Sal, Adam and Justin talk with Andrew Tarvin all about humor and how to use it a work and beyond. What was his first REAL job? (3:53) The moment he knew he was onto something. (6:40) Stand ...
09.28.2019 1129: Using Intermittent Fasting to Lose Weight, the Ultimate 30 Minute Per Week Workout, the Safety of Melatonin & MORE In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about creating an efficient 30-minute workout when only training a client once a week, whether Intermittent Fasting is ever a good idea when wanting ...
09.27.2019 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 ...
09.26.2019 1127: How to Grow Your Biceps In this episode, Sal, Adam and Justin isolate the bicep, it's function, aesthetics and the best way to train it for maximum growth. Why the bicep flex is the universal “check out my muscle”? (2:35) The anatomy of the bicep. ...
09.25.2019 1126: The Best Way to Measure Body Fat Percentage, the Ideal Way to Train a Child in the Gym, How Trainers Limit Their Success & MORE n this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about the best way to measure body fat percentage, the best way to train a child in the gym, what is keeping trainers and ...
09.23.2019 1125: Dr. Jolene Brighten- What You Need to Know About the Menstrual Cycle In this episode, Sal, Adam and Justin speak with Dr. Jolene Brighten about what constitutes a normal and healthy menstrual cycle. If you are a woman or know one, this is a must-listen episode. How coffee can heal the brain. ...
09.21.2019 1124: Training Arms Daily to Kick Start Growth, the Most Universal Corrective Exercise, Overcoming Procrastination & MORE In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about training arms every day to force them to grow, the single exercise with the biggest corrective benefit for the general population, how to ...
09.20.2019 1123: The Game Changers Movie Review, Best Strategy to Lose Bodyfat AND Build Muscle Mass, the Value of Heart Rate Variability & MORE In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about the best strategy to lose body fat and build muscle mass, the weight training that endurance athletes should focus on, the value of ...
09.19.2019 1122: How to Build an Impressive Chest In this episode, Sal, Adam & Justin discuss everything you need to know to build and shape an impressive chest (Plus a workout!). The function of the pec and its insertion points explained. (3:10) The volume and load recommendations to ...
09.18.2019 1121: When to Use Cheat Reps, Avoiding Sex to Keep Testosterone High, the Truth About Chiropractors & MORE In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about how and when should one use “cheat” reps, how to adapt workouts to fit a physical job, avoiding sex or masturbation at least ...
09.16.2019 1120: Dan "Nitro" Clark In this episode, Sal, Adam & Justin interview Dan "Nitro" Clark of American Gladiators fame. TV Host, Life Coach, Speaker, Former American Gladiator, NFL Alumni. What made a kid from ‘The OC’ come to San Jose? (3:15) HIs introduction to ...
09.14.2019 1119: How to Spot a Bad Personal Trainer, the Hardest & Easiest Lifts, When & How to Get a Spotter When Lifting Heavy & MORE In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about easy ways to spot a bad personal trainer, asking for a spot when you want to lift heavy, which of the 3 powerlifting ...
09.13.2019 1118: The Best Pre-Workout Supplements, How to Fix Boring Workouts, What to do Between Sets & MORE In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about the best pre-workout for someone who has a caffeine tolerance, how to make the most of your rest time during a workout, what ...
09.12.2019 1117: How to Build Amazing Shoulders In this episode, Sal, Adam, and Justin go into detail how to build amazing shoulders. Shoulders: The MOST prized body part. (2:14) Why do modern humans have such mobile shoulder joints? (3:31) How whatever you don’t do, you don’t stay ...
09.11.2019 1116: The Relationship Between Strength & Endurance, the Best Exercises to Build Serratus Muscles, Flavored Sparkling Water vs. Diet Soda for Health & MORE In this episode of Quah, sponsored by Organifi (organifi.com/mindpump, code "mindpump" for 20% off), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about the relationship between strength and endurance, go-to exercises for working the serratus, whether drinking “naturally flavored” seltzer ...
09.09.2019 1115: The Amazing Adventures of Tommy Caldwell, Star of Netflix's The Dawn Wall In this episode, Sal, Adam and Justin speak with Tommy Caldwell, star of Netflix's The Dawn Wall. Tommy has had an amazing life filled with adventure and danger from the time he was a small child. Held hostage by rebels ...
09.07.2019 1114: How to Improve Your Deadlift, Keys to a Better Sex Life, Diet Adjustments that Maximize Changes in Body Composition & MORE In this episode of Quah, sponsored by Organifi (organifi.com/mindpump, code "mindpump" for 20% off), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about tips for improving deadlifts, whether practicing a healthy lifestyle improves your sex life, whether diet breaks are ...
09.06.2019 1113: How to Work Out When You are Run Down, the Best Time to Eat Carbs, Eating Disorders & Bodybuilding & MORE In this episode of Quah, sponsored by MAPS Fitness Products (www.mapsfitnessproducts.com), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about how to train after a poor night of sleep, the benefits of simple and complex carbohydrates, whether someone who has ...
09.05.2019 1112: How to Get Started with Weight Training In this episode, Sal, Adam and Justin detail how to get started with weight training, whether it is for yourself, a loved one, or a client. What is resistance training? (3:05) How does the body burn fat? (4:40) How does ...
09.04.2019 1111: Building Legs with Cycling & Sprints, the Darkside of Eating Healthy & Training Hard, Where to Place Compound Lifts in Your Workout & MORE In this episode of Quah, sponsored by Organifi (organifi.com/mindpump, code "mindpump" for 20% off), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about adding cycling to a training regimen to help grow legs, whether being too dedicated to training and ...

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