Episodes

  • 2464: The Top 5 Unpopular, Yet Amazing, Muscle-Building Exercises (Listener Live Coaching)

    2464: The Top 5 Unpopular, Yet Amazing, Muscle-Building Exercises (Listener Live Coaching)
    Nov 9 2024
    In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin coach four Pump Heads via Zoom. Mind Pump Fit Tip: The top 5 unpopular, yet amazing, muscle-building exercises. (2:10) Sal’s ULTIMATE muscle-building meal. (18:43) Creating energy from your poop. (22:02) Hydrogen cars are coming back into favor. (23:09) Things you should never say to your angry wife. (28:23) Politics is funny. (30:40) Black Friday deals are here! (43:19) Treating your son on his birthday. (48:48) Shout out to Mind Pump’s ‘Train the Trainer’ Webinar series! (51:55) #ListenerLive question #1 – What else can I do to support a higher HRV? (53:20) #ListenerLive question #2 – Is there a maximum amount of protein powder you can/should consume per day? (1:02:19) #ListenerLive question #3 – Is there still any novelty to running MAPS Powerlift back-to-back? (1:08:20) #ListenerLive question #4 – What do we do, as trainers, when the client says they do not feel the difference? (1:17:41) Related Links/Products Mentioned Ask a question to Mind Pump, live! Email: live@mindpumpmedia.com Visit Butcher Box for this month’s exclusive Mind Pump offer! ** New users can select their choice between a whole turkey, turkey breast or ham in their first box + $20 off ** Visit PRx Performance for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! ** Early Black Friday Deals: All Racks and our Profile® Folding Benches on Sale! Sale runs 11/1 through Cyber Monday 12/02. No code necessary…the products will be marked on sale. ** November Promotion: MAPS Resistance | MAPS OCR 50% off! ** Code NOVEMBER50 at checkout ** EARLY ACCESS to the Black Friday Sale is open NOW! ** ALL MAPS Fitness Products 60% OFF. Coupon code BLACKFRIDAY. The code will expire on Sunday, December 1st. Each purchase enters you to win one of two 5 day stays at the Mind Pump Park City Vacation Home. Each winner will receive $1,000 cash for travel and food. Bundle purchase - 10 entries, Program purchase - 5 entries, ALL other MAPS purchases (mods, guides, etc.) - 1 entry. Winners will be announced and contacted in December. BEST Front Squat Regression & Mobility Tips (START HERE) Front Squats- How to Place & Hold the Bar – YouTube How To Improve YOUR Work Capacity (6 MOVEMENTS) | MIND PUMP TV How To Do The Sled Push The RIGHT Way! (AVOID MISTAKES!) – Mind Pump TV How to Perform a PROPER Dumbbell Pullover (Target Chest of Lats) | MIND PUMP Mind Pump # 1605: How to Get Jacked on a Budget South Korean professor develops toilet that turns poop into power and cryptocurrency Mind Pump's First Ever Luxury Destination Tuesday Nov. 12 @ 4PM (PST) – TRAIN THE TRAINER WEBINAR SERIES : The Key for Personal Trainers to Retain Clients During the Holiday Season Visit Brain.fm for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners. ** Get 30 days of free access to science-backed music. ** Mind Pump #2447: The Keys to Visceral Fat Loss & Muscle Gain With Dr. Tyna Moore Mind Pump #1565: Why Women Should Bulk The Best Way to Breathe For Maximum Power & Strength (Ben Pollack) | MIND PUM Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources People Mentioned Jen Cohen (@therealjencohen) Instagram Dave Smith (@theproblemdavesmith) Instagram LAUREN FITZ, M.D. (@drlaurenfitz) Instagram Dr. Tyna Moore (@drtyna) Instagram Mind Pump Fitness Coaching (@mindpumptrainers) Instagram Ben Pollack, Ph.D. (@phdeadlift) Instagram
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    1 hr and 31 mins
  • 2463: Sometimes to Get Leaner You've Got to Eat More (Listener Coaching)

    2463: Sometimes to Get Leaner You've Got to Eat More (Listener Coaching)
    Nov 8 2024
    In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer four Pump Head questions drawn from last Sunday’s Quah post on the @mindpumpmedia Instagram page. Mind Pump Fit Tip: Sometimes to get leaner you’ve got to eat more. (2:06) Navigating the seasons of all relationships. (12:52) Shilajit is sweeping the nation! (22:52) The online fitness coaching space is full of charlatans. (26:19) Early access to Mind Pump’s Black Friday sale is here! (36:26) Who would win an ultramarathon, humans or animals? (41:22) Kids say and do the darndest things. (46:54) What age range do women report the best sex and orgasms? (51:36) Shout out: ‘Watch the guys build a program on IG LIVE 11/13 Livestream 6 PM (PST)’ @mindpumpmedia (1:01:22) #Quah question #1 – Whenever I go into a bulk it only goes to my belly. Any tips or tricks to make it go to my muscles? (1:02:30) #Quah question #2 – What are your thoughts on calisthenics and combo resistance training? (1:05:59) #Quah question #3 – What do you think about the new trend of emphasizing long-lengthened partials? (1:09:06) #Quah question #4 – Should you do underhand or overhand barbell rows? What is the difference? (1:16:28) Related Links/Products Mentioned Visit Organifi for the exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! ** Promo code MINDPUMP at checkout for 20% off. ** Visit Paleovalley for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! ** Bone Broth Protein - BOGO - Buy one get one free! Discount is now automatically applied at checkout 15% off your first order! ** EARLY ACCESS to the Black Friday Sale is open NOW! ** ALL MAPS Fitness Products 60% OFF. Coupon code BLACKFRIDAY. The code will expire on Sunday, December 1st. Each purchase enters you to win one of two 5-day stays at the Mind Pump Park City Vacation Home. Each winner will receive $1,000 cash for travel and food. Bundle purchase - 10 entries, Program purchase - 5 entries, ALL other MAPS purchases (mods, guides, etc.) - 1 entry. Winners will be announced and contacted in December. ** Mind Pump #2457: Four Mistakes That Destroy Your Metabolism Mind Pump Fitness Coaching - YouTube Tuesday Nov. 12 @ 4PM (PST) – TRAIN THE TRAINER WEBINAR SERIES : The Key for Personal Trainers to Retain Clients During the Holiday Season Mind Pump's First Ever Luxury Destination Human vs Animals Ultramarathon (100km) Tuttle Twins Book Series Yes, you can have better sex in midlife and in the years beyond Visit MASSZYMES by biOptimizers for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Promo code MINDPUMP10 at checkout** Mind Pump #2287: Bodybuilding 101- How to Bulk and Cut Building Muscle with Adam Schafer – Mind Pump TV The #1 Setup Cue For The Barbell And Dumbbell Row Exercise Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources People Mentioned Lewis Howes (@lewishowes) Instagram Mind Pump Fitness Coaching (@mindpumptrainers) Instagram Dr. Stephen Cabral (@stephencabral) Instagram
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    1 hr and 22 mins
  • 2462: How to Actually LOSE Weight This Holiday Season

    2462: How to Actually LOSE Weight This Holiday Season
    Nov 7 2024

    How to Actually LOSE Weight This Holiday Season

    • Why the average American gains 1-8 lbs. during the holiday season. (1:33)

    • Strategies to Lose Weight This Holiday Season: (14:40)

    • #1 - Exercise at home to build muscle. (16:20)

    • #2 - Walk after meals. (22:42)

    • #3 - Eat high-protein foods first. (28:19)

    • #4 - Undulate calories. (31:48)

    • #5 - Utilize HIIT for short periods for calorie burn. (34:04)

    • Listener Questions:

    • What are the best holiday foods and what are the worst? (36:27)

    • Which alcohol does the least damage? (38:53)

    • I get stressed for holiday parties in fear of fat gain. Should I skip them? (40:13)

    Related Links/Products Mentioned

    • Special Promotion: Ultimate At-Home Workout Bundle (MAPS Anywhere, MAPS Suspension & MAPS HIIT) for ONLY 99.99!

    • Visit Entera Skincare for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! ** Promo code MPM at checkout for 10% off their order or 10% off their first month of a subscribe-and-save. **

    • Holiday weight gain: Americans expect to add 8 pounds over the next month

    • Tuesday Nov. 12 @ 4PM (PST) – TRAIN THE TRAINER WEBINAR SERIES : The Key for Personal Trainers to Retain Clients During the Holiday Season

    • Visit PRx Performance for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! ** No Code for a 5% discount that gets automatically applied at checkout!!! **

    • Mind Pump #2137: The Best Suspension Training Workout Plan For Beginners

    • Mind Pump #2080: Get Jacked With Bands!

    • The Case For Taking a Walk After You Eat

    • How to Undulate Your Calories for Faster Weight Loss & an Improved Metabolism – Mind Pump TV

    • Mind Pump #1307: How To Make Your HIIT Workout More Effective

    • The health benefits of strong relationships

    • Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube

    • Mind Pump Free Resources
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    44 mins
  • 2461: Heavy Weight Vs. Light Weight (Listener Live Coaching)

    2461: Heavy Weight Vs. Light Weight (Listener Live Coaching)
    Nov 6 2024
    In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin coach four Pump Heads via Zoom. Mind Pump Fit Tip: Training with heavyweight vs. lightweight. (2:24) Adam addresses challenges in his current muscle-building transformation. (11:02) Making gains with low testosterone. (19:39) Examples of extreme body manipulation. (21:11) The belief is that to be a successful coach or trainer you MUST be ripped. (26:21) Carnival Sal. (34:15) The Schafer’s Disney World Halloween experience. (35:28) Ethan’s homecoming extravaganza. (41:48) “My time has expired.” (43:13) The out-of-body experience as a parent when something happens to your kid. (45:34) Addressing the controversy over an ingredient in LMNT. (51:56) Shout out to Dr. Staci! (58:25) #ListenerLive question #1 – What adjustments or changes would you recommend to help boost my energy levels? (1:01:13) #ListenerLive question #2 – What should training look like to continue to lift like a bodybuilder, but get ready to hike the Grand Canyon rim to rim in one day? (1:14:36) #ListenerLive question #3 – How to make the most of group fitness classes if that's currently my only option? (1:24:20) #ListenerLive question #4 – If the calorie counter app is saying I can consume just over 3000 calories, does this mean that it’s still a deficit if I eat 2500 calories because my exercise offset it? (1:41:54) Related Links/Products Mentioned Ask a question to Mind Pump, live! Email: live@mindpumpmedia.com Visit Joovv for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! ** Code MINDPUMP to get $50 off your first purchase. ** Visit NASM for this month’s exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! ** Fitness and Nutrition Bundle - Buy CPT get CNC Free! ** Code MPMFNB at checkout ** Tuesday Nov. 12 @ 4PM (PST) – TRAIN THE TRAINER WEBINAR SERIES : The Key for Personal Trainers to Retain Clients During the Holiday Season November Promotion: MAPS Resistance | MAPS OCR 50% off! ** Code NOVEMBER50 at checkout ** Mind Pump #1932: Lifting Heavy Vs. Lifting Light Building Muscle with Adam Schafer – Mind Pump TV Mind Pump #1827: The 3 Best Rep Ranges to Build Muscle & Burn Fat Colorado Experiment - Wikipedia Get your free Sample Pack with any “drink mix” purchase! Also try the new LMNT Sparkling — a bold, 16-ounce can of sparkling electrolyte water: Visit DrinkLMNT.com/MindPump Mind Pump # 1587: Getting to Root Cause of Low Energy, Skin Issues and a Poor Libido With Dr. Stephen Cabral Mind Pump # 2312: Five Steps to Bounce Back From Overtraining How Much Training is Necessary to Maintain Strength and Muscle? Mind Pump # 1237: Why Most Group Exercise Classes Suck Reverse Dieting: What Is It and Should YOU Try It?? | MIND PUMP Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources People Mentioned Brian Kula (@kulasportsperformance) Instagram Mind Pump Fitness Coaching (@mindpumptrainers) Instagram Dr. Stephen Cabral (@stephencabral) Instagram Dr. Anastacia ("Staci") Whitman (@doctor_staci) Instagram Dr. Stephanie Estima (@dr.stephanie.estima) Instagram Dr. Gabrielle Lyon (@drgabriellelyon) Instagram
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    1 hr and 56 mins
  • 2460: The Best and Worst Exercises for Each Body Part

    2460: The Best and Worst Exercises for Each Body Part
    Nov 4 2024

    Best and Worst Exercises for Each Body Part

    • Why every exercise that exists, given the RIGHT context, is a great exercise. (1:06)

    • Best and Worst Exercises for Each Body Part:

    • LEGS (8:18)

    • Best: Squats

    • Worst: Adductor/abductor machine

    • GLUTES (13:23)

    • Best: Hip thrust

    • Worst: Cable kickback

    • CHEST (17:38)

    • Best: Incline press

    • Worst: Svend press

    • BACK (22:41)

    • Best: Pull-ups/Barbell row

    • Worst: Single-arm cable rows

    • SHOULDERS (25:50)

    • Best: Overhead press

    • Worst: Front raises

    • BICEPS (29:13)

    • Best: Dumbbell curls

    • Worst: Standing front double bicep curl

    • TRICEPS (30:51)

    • Best: Close grip bench

    • Worst: Reverse grip press down/Dumbbell kickbacks

    • Listener Questions:

    • When should we include the worst exercises? (34:00)

    • Is the ability to create a pump valuable? (35:31)

    • What are the best rep ranges? (36:18)

    Related Links/Products Mentioned

    • Visit Legion Athletics for the exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! ** Code MINDPUMP for 20% off your first order (new customers) and double rewards points for existing customers. **

    • November Promotion: MAPS Resistance | MAPS OCR 50% off! ** Code NOVEMBER50 at checkout **

    • Building Muscle with Adam Schafer – Mind Pump TV

    • Mind Pump TV - YouTube (Search most exercises mentioned)

    • Mind Pump #2155: The Art & Science of Building Perfect Butts With Bret Contreras

    • Mind Pump #1827: The 3 Best Rep Ranges to Build Muscle & Burn Fat

    • Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube

    • Mind Pump Free Resources

    People Mentioned

    • Michael Israetel (@drmikeisraetel) Instagram

    • Bret Contreras PhD (@bretcontreras1) Instagram
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    39 mins
  • 2459: Slow Metabolism? Do This! (Listener Live Coaching)

    2459: Slow Metabolism? Do This! (Listener Live Coaching)
    Nov 2 2024
    In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin coach four Pump Heads via Zoom. Mind Pump Fit Tip: Slow metabolism? Do this! (1:43) Seed is in a class of their own. (18:12) A couple that prays together, stays together. (21:56) Grace-based fitness. (31:54) Is there more of an insecure space than Fitness? (33:23) Why should men have a skincare routine? (42:19) More proof that our government sucks at doing things. (45:30) What will they add to the Olympics next? (50:17) What’s the cutoff age for your kids to live at home? (51:43) Shout out to Danny Matranga. (56:40) #ListenerLive question #1 – How often do you need to switch up your workout routine? (58:07) #ListenerLive question #2 – How would you guys recommend a combat arms soldier to train to meet the demands of combat? (1:08:45) #ListenerLive question #3 – What is the proper way to reverse diet? (1:19:25) #ListenerLive question #4 – Are Rhodiola, ashwagandha, cordyceps, and theanine safe while breastfeeding, and what is the best approach to fitness post-baby? (1:25:50) Related Links/Products Mentioned Ask a question to Mind Pump, live! Email: live@mindpumpmedia.com Visit Seed for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Promo code 25MINDPUMP at checkout for 25% off your first month’s supply of Seed’s DS-01® Daily Synbiotic** Visit Caldera Lab for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Code MINDPUMP at checkout** November Promotion: MAPS Resistance | MAPS OCR 50% off! ** Code NOVEMBER50 at checkout ** Mind Pump #2457: Four Mistakes That Destroy Your Metabolism The Couple that Prays Together Star Bodybuilder Jeff Nippard Attacked By Mike Van Wyck, Charged W/ Assault Portable bridge unlocks road construction without traffic diversions Die With Zero: Getting All You Can from Your Money and Your Life – Book by Bill Perkins Visit NED for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! ** Code MINDPUMP at checkout for 20% off ** Mind Pump #1297: 3 Ways to Know If Your Workout Is Not Right for You Mind Pump #1565: Why Women Should Bulk MAPS Prime Pro Webinar Mind Pump #1375: How to Train Before, During & After Pregnancy Step-By-Step Guide For Postpartum Fitness - Mind Pump Media Mind Pump #2272: The Dangers of Heavy Metals & How to Flush From Your Body With Dr. Stephen Cabral Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources People Mentioned Dr. William Seeds (@williamseedsmd) Instagram Dr. Gabrielle Lyon (@drgabriellelyon) Instagram Jeff Nippard (@jeffnippard) Instagram Mike Van Wyck (@bigmikevanwyck) Instagram Jen Cohen (@therealjencohen) Instagram Danny Matranga | CSCS | BSc. (@danny.matranga) Instagram Dr. Stephen Cabral (@stephencabral) Instagram
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    1 hr and 38 mins
  • 2458: The 3 Best Foods for Muscle & Strength (Listener Coaching)

    2458: The 3 Best Foods for Muscle & Strength (Listener Coaching)
    Nov 1 2024

    In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer four Pump Head questions drawn from last Sunday’s Quah post on the @mindpumpmedia Instagram page.

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    1 hr and 23 mins
  • 2457: Four Mistakes That Destroy Your Metabolism

    2457: Four Mistakes That Destroy Your Metabolism
    Oct 31 2024

    4 Mistakes That Destroy Your Metabolism

    • Previewing what you will learn in this episode. (1:07)

    • What is your metabolism? (3:14)

    • Fat loss vs. body composition. (4:04)

    • 4 Mistakes That Destroy Your Metabolism

    • #1 - Eat less and do lots of cardio. (7:01)

    • #2 - Endurance training. (18:03)

    • #3 - Take fat burners. (19:09)

    • #4 - Skip meals. (22:29)

    • Do this instead: (25:06)

    • #1 - Eat more (protein)

    • #2 - Lift weights (build muscle)

    • #3 - Avoid too many stimulants

    • #4 - Eat throughout the day

    • Listener Questions:

    • How many calories does a lb. of muscle burn? (34:30)

    • What is the best type of strength training for fat loss? (38:23)

    • Is creatine good for fat loss? (40:11)

    • What are the best strength training exercises? (41:58)

    Related Links/Products Mentioned

    • Visit Our Place for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Promo code MINDPUMP at checkout to receive 10% off sitewide. Our Place offers a 100-day trial with free shipping and returns. **

    • October Promotion: MAPS Muscle Mommy 50% off! ** Code OCTOBER50 at checkout **

    • Mind Pump #2372: Five Steps to a Faster Metabolism

    • Why CARDIO SUCKS for FAT LOSS?? (QUAH #14) | MIND PUMP

    • Fat Burners are a Waste of Money - Mind Pump Media

    • Is Fasting a Good Tool For Weight Loss? - Mind Pump Media

    • Mind Pump #009: Is Eating Small Meals A Myth?

    • Mind Pump #1547: The Hidden Benefits of Lifting Weights

    • Energy expenditure and activity among Hadza hunter-gatherers

    • Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube

    • Mind Pump Free Resources
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    44 mins