1281: Techniques to Bring Up Lagging Body Parts, Tips to Maximize Ab Development, Front Squats vs. Back Squats & MORE

In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about the benefit of doing extra reps on a smaller, less developed body part, relying on compound lifts like deadlifts and squats to work the core, whether the front squat is actually more beneficial than the back squat, and the hardest obstacles they had to overcome during their fitness journey. Weird Science with Sal. (5:47) Mind Pump Weekend Update. (8:38) Obesity, the most common comorbidity in COVID-19 patients in New York. (11:35) Why are hospitals laying people off during this pandemic? (12:43) COVID-19, the death of the gym industry? (14:53) False signaling with the Toilet Paper King, hustling gym equipment & MORE. (31:44) Happy Birthday to Felix Gray. (35:09) How Paleo Valley meat sticks have been a game-changer for Sal. (40:59) Mind Pump talks Politics. (42:45) #Quah question #1 – If my left bicep and shoulder are bigger than my right bicep and shoulder, does that mean I should be doing extra reps on the smaller, less developed arm? (47:21) #Quah question #2 – Do I have to hit abs directly for every full-body workout or can I rely on compound lifts like deadlifts and squats to work the core? And just work out my abs directly once a week? (54:26) #Quah question #3 - The front squat is now often regarded as more functional than the back squat. It doesn’t allow for as great of overload, but allows for a greater range of motion and is more quad focused, core and upper back demanding. Plus, if you deadlift the hamstring and glute emphasis is already there. Should the front squat take the pedestal from the back squat? (57:53) #Quah question #4 – What were the hardest obstacles you had to overcome during your fitness journey? (1:03:11) 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** Killer Whale vs. Jaws | National Geographic Study: High Blood Pressure, Obesity Are Most Common Comorbidities in COVID-19 Patients Why Hospitals Are Laying People Off Mind Pump #1280: COVID-19 – The Death of the Gym Industry? Visit Felix Gray for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! Visit Paleo Valley for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Code “Mindpump15” at checkout for 15% discount** Biden says he'd pick Michelle Obama as running mate 'in a heartbeat' The ONLY Way You Should Be Doing Dumbbell Bicep Curls! - Mind Pump TV Mind Pump Free Resources People Mentioned Jason Khalipa (@jasonkhalipa)  Instagram Red Dot Fitness (@red_dot_fitness)  Instagram