Mind Pump: Raw Fitness Truth

1152: Why You Should Powerlift

10.31.2019 - By Sal Di Stefano, Adam Schafer, Justin Andrews, Doug EggePlay

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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) The carry over the 3 Big Lifts have on your routine, body & MORE. (12:06) The concept of maximal strength explained. (16:06) The differences between powerlifting style training vs standard resistance training. (17:50) The speaker/amplifier analogy with powerlifting principles. (20:55) When you train like a powerlifter you feel HARD. (25:27) How strength motivators are more relevant than the scale. (28:49) Powerlifting principles are based on objective results. (30:01) The metabolism-boosting/fat loss benefits of getting stronger. (31:27) How we can ALL benefit from focusing on a powerlifting style of training. (33:12) YOU vs the iron and getting away from being body obsessed. (39:02) The new MAPS Powerlift program broken down. (43:00) People Mentioned Dr. Ben Pollack (@phdeadlift)  Instagram Ronnie Coleman (@ronniecoleman8)  Instagram Related Links/Products Mentioned October Promotion: MAPS Anabolic ½ off!! **Code “RED50” at checkout** LAUNCH SPECIAL! MAPS Powerlift available NOW!! **Code “POWER40” at checkout** Increasing muscle mass to improve metabolism Mind Pump 1057: How to Get Stronger for Fat Loss & Muscle Building

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