Mind Pump: Raw Fitness Truth

In this episode Sal, Adam & Justin lay out six reasons why men are getting weaker. What sparked this conversation? (1:19) Six Reasons Men Today Are Weak. #1 – Pornography. (4:49) #2 - Substance abuse. (17:50) #3- Lack of physical strength. (26:20) #4 - Video games. (31:22) #5 - Lack of good role models. (39:49) #6 – Loneliness. (47:25) Related Links/Products Mentioned Visit Seed for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Promo code MINDPUMP at checkout for 30% off your first month’s supply of Seed’s DS-01® Daily Synbiotic** August Promotion: MAPS Anabolic Advanced 50% off! **Code AUGUST50 at checkout** Your Brain on Porn and Other Sexual Images - Scientific American Mind Pump #1610: Testosterone… The Hormone That Divides Men & Women With Carole Hooven Mind Pump #2092: How To Cultivate Amazing Relationships With Adam Lane Smith Strength Of Grip Declines In Young Adults : Shots - NPR Mind Pump #1217: Five Surprising Benefits Of Weight Training The Epidemic

In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin coach four Pump Heads via Zoom. Mind Pump Fit Tip: Do you want to get stronger in the real world? Offset your training! (2:21) The importance of having a balanced conversation and not getting emotionally charged. (33:07) The value in listening to your REAL friends. (36:38) An important PSA for all inspiring coaches and trainers. (45:42) The animals are rising. (53:56) Shout out to Patrick Bet-David. (55:52) #ListenerLive question #1 - Any advice on progressing in my bench press? (1:02:09) #ListenerLive question #2 - Can you build muscle and endurance at the same time?  (1:16:09) #ListenerLive question #3 - How can I determine my ideal caloric intake? (1:28:58) #ListenerLive question #4 – Is MAPS Anabolic the right program if I can’t push myself too much on progressive overload due to a previous injury?  Is there a better program for where I am in my current training to hopefully compete again in the spring? (1:40:52) Related Lin

Is it possible to stop and even reverse hair loss without dangerous drugs? In this episode Sal, Adam & Justin speak with Jay Campbell and Nick Andrews about the real culprit behind hair loss and what can be done about it. A little background on Nick and his pathway into peptides. (2:46) Why aren’t peptides the biggest pharma blockbusters? (5:52) Thinking of peptides as a key and a lock. (12:43) Changing the business model of the US healthcare system. (15:28) How most peptides are regenerative. (21:22) The peptides that get Nick excited. (24:38) Why DHT (Dihydrotestosterone) is not a root cause, but a contributing factor to hair loss. (31:23) The health implications of blocking DHT. (35:33) What does minoxidil do to help with hair loss? (38:51) The different pathways that contribute to hair loss. (41:16) If you can help your body turn on the right things or provide the right conditions, your body knows how to fix stuff. (42:38) The peptides they put in their skincare products. (49:5

In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin coach four Pump Heads via Zoom. Mind Pump Fit Tip: Fitness & Health can save the world! (2:09) Music and education. (33:04) Seeking outside of the traditional way of learning and educating ourselves. (38:30) Training your palette to prefer whole-natural foods. (45:23) Organifi practices what they preach. (52:53) Shout out to Drew Canole. (55:26) #ListenerLive question #1 - What are some tips/tricks you all have done to stay living a healthy lifestyle? When you have lulls in your fitness, what do you do to stay on track? (56:53) #ListenerLive question #2 - I have a lot of weight to lose, should I cut first or wait and build muscle? (1:14:14) #ListenerLive question #3 - What exercises could I do to strengthen the muscles in the throw and get more explosive at disc golf? (1:31:13) #ListenerLive question #4 - Should I opt for doing the big lifts at the beginning with lower reps and high weight and finish it off with lower weight a

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: Creatine is one of the BEST supplements anyone can take for any goal. (1:54) Caldera for sunburns works! (11:16) The media machine comes after In N Out. (16:38) The lasting negative impacts of masks. (17:52) Disney’s strange moves are coming back to bite them. (24:24) Mind Pump Recommends Tucker Carlson interviewing Andrew Tate. (34:54) An update on the Arlo saga. (47:21) Ketamine may help patients with treatment-resistant depression. (49:28) Shout out to The Rabbit Who Wants to Fall Asleep: A New Way of Getting Children to Sleep, an audiobook by Carl-Johan Forssén Ehrlin. (59:33) #Quah question #1 - What are some sled drive alternatives? Could I do a tire pull on a beach using a harness? (1:01:24) #Quah question #2 - What is the ideal amount of sleep for building muscle? Everything says 7-9 hours but how

In this episode Sal, Adam & Justin cover what you need to know to master the bench press. The bench press is the gold standard in the strength world. (1:38) The requirements your body needs to perform a proper bench press. (2:59) “Hot take, there is more shitty bench press happening right now than deadlifting.” (9:33) Priming is key! (10:57) The correct bench press form, proper technique, and sets & reps. (20:24) The best carryover exercises. (27:34) Advanced techniques. (32:17) Related Links/Products Mentioned Limited time offer exclusively for Mind Pump Listeners ONLY: 50% off the Stress, Mood & Metabolism At-Home Lab Test + Health Coaching Call – Reserve yours today here July Promotion: MAPS Starter | MAPS Starter Bundle 50% off! **Code JULY50 at checkout** Do You Have Back Or Shoulder Pain? YOU NEED TO TRY THIS! | Mind Pump THE BEST Exercise For Back Strength, Stability & Posture with Bands Improve Your Shoulder Press with Shoulder Dislocates Prime Your Shoulde

In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin coach three Pump Heads via Zoom. Mind Pump Fit Tip: When constructing your ideal workout plan and diet you must ask yourself the following: Is it realistic? (2:12) The two unspoken rules when it comes to strength. (22:00) The strategies and traits of successful gamblers. (29:26) Politicians and bad habits. (37:13) ChatGPT progression in schools. (43:00) Creating your AI girlfriend. (48:02) The reasons why you FEEL the CBD products from Ned. (51:54) Using an AI tool to count calories. (56:54) Magic Spoon is EVERYWHERE! (1:01:38) Shout out to @remytherockstar. (1:07:56) #ListenerLive question #1 - How can I continue to work on my physique (losing body fat) while also not impeding my flexibility? (1:10:00) #ListenerLive question #2 - What is the first step in realizing that training to failure is not the answer? (1:20:39) #ListenerLive question #3 - What would be some strength and conditioning resistance training exercises for

In this episode Sal, Adam & Justin speak with hormone and peptide expert, Dr. William Seeds about the amazing healing properties of BPC 157. What’s the connection between BPC 157 and GHRP (Growth Hormone Release peptides)? (2:29) Bodybuilders and IGF-1 (Insulin-like Growth Factor 1). (9:08) Don’t get caught up in measuring IGF-1. (13:08) Any worries with Growth Hormone-Releasing Hormone (GHRH) regarding insulin sensitivity? (16:51) If you don’t have muscle mass everything is going to go wrong. (21:09) MK-0667 (Ibutamoren mesylate) benefits. (25:03) The difference between oral vs injection as the delivery method for BP 157. (30:25) How BPC 157 improves your body cells to do what they normally do. (36:08) Does BPC 157 help modulate cancer? (38:37) How collagen can enhance healing. (47:17) The areas of the body that BPC 157 is most beneficial. (50:00) Keeping up with his kids through fitness. (53:15) Related Links/Products Mentioned TRANSCEND your goals! Telehealth Provider • Phys

In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin coach four Pump Heads via Zoom. Mind Pump Fit Tip: Want to alleviate cravings? Take a HIGH-QUALITY probiotic! (1:25) Have we traded the wisdom and behavior of psychology for science? (6:57) Taking the leap with your faith. (9:42) Vasectomies and performance anxiety with sperm donation. (21:07) Digital snake oil. (30:31) The Elon vs Zuckerburg spectacle. (36:01) Wild animal corner with Mind Pump. (40:09) The ultimate CHEESEBURGER. (46:56) “I’ve seen you on Vuori ads.” (49:22) We want to believe. (52:07) Shout out to Trashcan Paul. (57:14) #ListenerLive question #1 - Any guidance on potential nerve damage from a past injury, and why I am experiencing muscle imbalances? (57:59) #ListenerLive question #2 - Is my lack of progress due primarily to overtraining, low testosterone, or both? (1:11:34) #ListenerLive question #3 - Why can’t I seem to lean out? (1:31:24) #ListenerLive question #4 – Can you offer advice to build my ab

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: GET your testosterone levels checked! (1:41) The demonization of fitness is getting more nefarious. (11:46) Casa Bonita, the ultimate restaurant experience. (39:32) Fitness and epigenetics. (43:57) The importance of 3rd party testing with your favorite protein powder. (46:22) Everything is amplified today. (47:57) Why are electric vehicles piling up? (53:26) Shout out to Brandon Harris. (55:50) Hiya is an excellent multivitamin for kids. (56:14) #Quah question #1 - From watching YouTube Mind Pump clips and Squat University, I realized a wider stance with toes pointed outwards substantially adds depth to my squat. How can I tell if I’m masking ankle/hip mobility issues or if it’s just my anatomy? (58:05) #Quah question #2 - How does a supinated, pronated, and neutral grip change or affect an exercise? (1:02

In this episode Sal, Adam & Justin lay out everything you need to know to perfect your deadlift. The deadlift, is one of the MOST valuable exercises you can do. (1:38) Bulletproofing your back with the deadlift. (4:56) The root of the controversy surrounding this exercise. (6:27) Breaking down the two distinct versions of the deadlift. (9:21) The different grip types and the value of each. (12:59) Requirements to perform the deadlift. (22:07) Priming movements to prep for deadlifting. (27:45) Cues to be aware of before you perform the deadlift. (31:27) Common errors when deadlifting. (36:44) Give yourself time! (42:06) Proper rep range, programming, and why you should avoid going to failure. (42:38) Advanced deadlift techniques. (48:03) Related Links/Products Mentioned Visit State & Liberty for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Promo code PUMP10 at checkout for 10% off** July Promotion: MAPS Starter | MAPS Starter Bundle 50% off! **Code JULY50 at checkout**

In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin coach four Pump Heads via Zoom. Mind Pump Fit Tip: Have kids. It’s an incredible growth tool. (2:23) A trend Mind Pump can get behind. (24:02) A new approach to potty training. (29:06) Toilets in Japan are NEXT level. (34:18) Ways to make the WNBA more enticing. (40:47) The body types that make you the best at one position are not the same body types that make you the best at other positions. (45:54) Breaking down the FDA investigation into PRIME Energy drink. (52:43) The lost benefits of Ginseng. (58:50) Shout out to Kendrick BBQ. (1:02:19) #ListenerLive question #1 - Where do I go next? I'm in a place where I want to lean out again, but I don’t want to keep putting on weight. I'm also not sure what to expect with adding these hormones via my doctor into my system post-competition. (1:06:34) #ListenerLive question #2 - How would you recommend I reverse diet, post my first bodybuilding show? (1:19:02) #ListenerLive question #3

What motivated her to write her new book? (3:07) Do your hormones have anything to do with your libido? (8:25) All drugs do NOT affect women and men the same. (11:02) The difference between common and normal. (14:45) Why are hormone issues more common today? (19:01) Does the dose make the poison? (23:01) Describing what healthy hormones SHOULD look like in women. (28:39) What is happening on a hormonal level with make-up sex? (40:06) Biohacking the menstrual cycle. (45:34) What can we do to detox and balance out these endocrine disruptors? (50:15) The top five offenders of our hormones. (57:01) The perspective she is taking with her own kid's education on hormones. (1:02:05) The effect of muscle on hormones. (1:09:40) Be a troublemaker in your doctor's office! (1:20:21) Related Links/Products Mentioned TRANSCEND your goals! Telehealth Provider • Physician Directed GET YOUR PERSONALIZED TREATMENT PLAN!  Hormone Replacement Therapy, Cognitive Function, Sleep & Fatigue, Athlet

In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin coach four Pump Heads via Zoom. 2119: Getting Leaner By Eating More Calories, Ways to Improve Muscle Definition, How to Train When You are Feeling Burnt Out & More (Listener Live Coaching) Mind Pump Fit Tip: Do the LEAST amount of work to ELICIT the most amount of change. (2:06) Recapping Maximus’ 4th Birthday Party. (14:59) The value of sign language for kids. (23:49) Effective natural methods to dispose of ants and other insects. (27:26) Big Pharma advertising spend game. (35:40) Glyphosates are EVERYWHERE! (43:13) The guy’s take on the Jonah Hill emotional abuse allegations. (46:30) It’s all about timing when it comes to elections. (50:03) Threads vs Twitter. (58:23) An update from Sal on the peptide BP-157. (59:04) An easy way to boost your protein is with Paleo Valley’s bone broth protein powder. (1:00:35) Shout out to Bret Johnson. (1:01:41) #ListenerLive question #1 – How do you reverse your diet if you’re mostly

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.  2118: The Pros & Cons of Working Out Barefoot, How to Add Sled Work to Your Workouts, Important Considerations When Training People Over 70 & More Mind Pump Fit Tip: Prioritize your sleep to improve all aspects of your life. (2:08) Knight Kap review from Kreatures of Habit. (12:13) Fire alarms are annoying. (14:38) Children need to expend energy and play outside. (22:11) Pay attention to how people make you feel. (29:57) The political circus. (41:31) Creatine is a HEALTH supplement. (51:11) Conspiracy Corner with Mind Pump: Shape Shifters and Buzz Aldrin. (56:50) Shout out to Russell Dickerson. (1:03:37) #Quah question #1 - What are the pros and cons of working out barefoot, especially for the lower body? (1:05:54)  #Quah question #2 - You guys have been consistently positive about sled work. What is the best way to

In this episode Sal, Adam & Justin cover what you need to know to correct knee pain. The guy’s worst knee injuries. (1:33) The myth of overuse. (2:41) Understanding the root cause of knee pain and how it operates. (3:48) Defining acute pain vs chronic pain. (7:19) How the ankle and hip relate to knee pain. (11:59) Why everyone should squat. (16:46) The guy’s success rates with clients with knee pain. (18:50) Why the unlearning process is VERY important. (23:00) The importance of getting stronger and expanding your mobility education. (24:51) The BEST knee-protecting movements. (28:37) The BEST mobility exercises for the ankles and hips. (33:46) Related Links/Products Mentioned Limited time offer exclusively for Mind Pump Listeners ONLY: 50% off the Stress, Mood & Metabolism At-Home Lab Test + Health Coaching Call - Reserve yours today here July Promotion: MAPS Starter | MAPS Starter Bundle 50% off! **Code JULY50 at checkout** Knee Pain in Adults and Adolescents: The Initial Evalu

In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin coach four Pump Heads via Zoom. Mind Pump Fit Tip: It’s healthier to be fat and have muscle, than to be skinny and have no muscle. (2:31) Cannabis for fat loss! (8:21) The older generation was built differently. (15:47) Some thoughts on the Supreme Court’s reversal of affirmative action. (23:02) The potential outcomes for transgender women in sports. (35:02) You never know what someone is going through. (41:13) An update on the current state of the economy and Mind Pump Rentals. (46:01) Sal updates the audience on more groundbreaking research in Ketamine therapy and busting the stigma surrounding it. (50:33) How protein powders can be valuable for vegans. (57:57) Shout out to Robert Oberst. (59:32) #ListenerLive question #1 – Do you have any tips on how to maintain as much of my progress as possible, when my overall activity and training volume decreased significantly? (1:01:25) #ListenerLive question #2 - Is there a way I can modify M

The importance of strong/developed legs when it comes to athletic performance, and less low back/knee pain. (1:26) Start squatting, boost your CNS! (5:55) Strong legs give you better mobility. (9:12) The biggest mistakes when it comes to training legs. (10:34) The muscles of the leg and their functions. #1- Quads. (13:09) #2 – Hamstrings. (15:57) Best exercises for the quads. (16:46) Best exercises for the hamstrings. (26:23) Total volume (sets) and reps recommended when programming. (30:30) Related Links/Products Mentioned Visit Vuori Clothing for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! July Promotion: MAPS Starter | MAPS Starter Bundle 50% off! **Code JULY50 at checkout** Fire up your Central Nervous System to maximize Muscular Adaptation – Mind Pump Blog Mind Pump #1382: Why Everyone Should Squat The ONLY Way You Should Be Doing Lunges! (Build GREAT Legs) – Mind Pump TV The Only Way You Should Be Doing Bulgarian Split Squats! (BUTT GROWTH) Sissy Squat – The forgotten quad building exerc

In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin coach three Pump Heads via Zoom. Mind Pump Fit Tip: There is ONE way to more than triple your odds of long-term fitness & health success. HIRE a GOOD trainer or coach. (2:33) Recapping the guy’s family vacations. (13:22) Settling the squat vs hip thrust debate. (34:14) Elon vs. Zuckerberg, is this really happening? (40:36) Yet another study examines why strength training is the superior form of exercise. (44:59) Shout out to Dr. Jolene Brighten. (55:12) #ListenerLive question #1 – Do you have any guidance on recognizing the signs of overtraining and striking the right balance between pushing myself and getting adequate recovery? (56:19) #ListenerLive question #2 - What mobility drills would you suggest achieving an ass-to-grass squat? (1:08:29) #ListenerLive question #3 - Any advice on how to track calories without overcomplicating everything and get rid of the nutrition rules that I set for myself? (1:17:39) Related Links/Pro

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: One of the absolute BEST foods you can eat for muscle, athletic performance, recovery, and strength is BEEF! (1:58) Sal’s Thai massage experience. (12:34) Space tourism is HERE! (24:23) Kim Jong Un's latest crazy leadership move. (33:25) How religion and structure are making a comeback with young men. (34:42) The guy’s take on genetic testing. (43:22) Adam’s Caldera daily routine. (50:14) Shout out to JP Sears. (55:06) #Quah question #1 - Why am I so sore sometimes and not others? Even with a comparable workout? (56:41) #Quah question #2 - I have a massive imbalance in my hips. In the past, I've hurt my back and right hip several times no matter how I train it seems to always come back. Now, I stretch a pretty good amount and I always warm up. I can still handle the load, but it constantly holds me back, esp