Mind Pump: Raw Fitness Truth

1284: The Strength & Muscle Building Secrets of Elite Gymnasts, the Long-term Advantage of Hex Bar Vs Barbell Deadlifts, Training & Eating for Your Body Type & More

05.02.2020 - By Sal Di Stefano, Adam Schafer, Justin Andrews, Doug EggePlay

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In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about how elite gymnasts get so strong and perform so well despite such a high training frequency, whether you should train & eat differently depending on body shape, trap bar deadlifts vs. barbell deadlifts for long-term health and overall longevity for lifting, and the top 3 sports that indirectly give the best aesthetics. Mind Pump’s favorite childhood books. (5:35) The art of introducing things you love to your children. (10:17) How it takes more work to build muscle than it does to keep it. (17:25) What is the best way to use caffeine? (24:12) How to handle your fitness and nutrition around Ramadan, tips to combat a limited mindset & MORE. (28:59) Sal has a crush on Elon Musk. (36:14) Magic Spoon continues to create UNREAL flavors. (37:56) Mind Pump Recommends. (41:02) What is going on with Disney? (46:50) #Quah question #1 – How do elite gymnasts get so strong and perform so well despite such a high training frequency with not a lot of rest? (49:12) #Quah question #2 – Should you train & eat differently depending on body shapes, such as Ectomorph, Mesomorph, or Endomorph? Or is that a myth? (55:12) #Quah question #3 - For long-term health and overall longevity for lifting, would trap bar deadlifts be better than using a barbell? (1:00:56) #Quah question #4 – In your opinion, what are the top 3 sports that indirectly give the best aesthetics? (1:06:30) Related Links/Products Mentioned May Promotion: MAPS Starter ½ off! **Promo code “STARTER50” at checkout** Your Baby's First Word Will Be DADA – Book by Jimmy Fallon Danny and the Dinosaur – Book by Syd Hoff Where the Wild Things Are – Book by Maurice Sendak If You Give a Mouse a Cookie – Book by Laura Numeroff Mind Pump #1282: The #1 Key to Consistently Building Muscle & Strength (Avoid Plateaus!) Visit Legion Athletics for the exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Code “mindpump” at checkout** Ramadan - HISTORY Mind Pump #1265: How to Develop a Winning Mindset 'GIVE PEOPLE BACK THEIR GODDAMN FREEDOM': Elon Musk bashes US shelter-in-place orders as 'fascist,' says they're 'forcibly imprisoning' people in their homes Visit Magic Spoon for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! #blackAF | Netflix Official Site Extraction | Netflix Official Site Too Hot to Handle | Netflix Official Site Stop Working Out And Start Practicing - Mind Pump Media Mind Pump #952: Chad Wesley Smith of Juggernaut Training Systems Mind Pump Free Resources People Mentioned Max Lugavere (@maxlugavere)  Instagram Chad Wesley Smith (@chadwesleysmith) Instagram Starting Strength (@startingstrength) Instagram Eugene Teo (@coacheugeneteo)  Instagram

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