Mind Pump: Raw Fitness Truth

In this episode Sal, Adam & Justin speak with Jason Phillips about how eating for aesthetics, performance and longevity differ. The foundation that NCI has built its certification on. (3:10) What promotes the fitness extremes? (7:00) The important factor of quality of life and understanding the journey. (14:07) The different seasons in achieving your goals. (21:45) Jason’s hierarchy of periodization. (25:21) The delicate balance of these seasons in life. (33:19) How the severity of pain dictates the speed of action. (38:06) Seasons are defined by the end result. (42:39) Self-identity and athlete mindset. (46:30) How to bridge the knowledge and facilitate application. (55:17) The pursuit of fitness for mental/professional growth. (1:02:45) Jason’s current state of life. (1:07:25) Why are the coaches at NCI so loyal? (1:09:54) Related Links/Products Mentioned Mind Pump x NCI Giveaway Visit NutriSense for the exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Code MINDPUMP at checkout** November Promotion: MAPS O

In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin coach four Pump Heads via Zoom. Mind Pump Fit Tip: Here’s a SUPER common mistake people make when trying to bring up a lagging body part. They ADD volume to that body part but DON’T take away from other body parts. (2:30) Is cancel culture dying? (12:12) Instagram’s new feature coming after Only Fans. (20:32) AR or virtual reality? (24:43) What is Mind Pump streaming? (26:00) Mind Pump’s near-death experiences. (29:24) The REAL thing you need to check your kid’s candy for. (40:22) Get your long sleeves from Vuori! (46:55) Max has a sense of humor. (48:09) A simple hack to positively affect your sleep. (50:02) #ListenerLive question #1 - How would you advise that I approach and think about training with a stressful/busy schedule? (52:11) #ListenerLive question #2 - Would it be better for me to increase my strength and run through MAPS Powerlift before running through a program like Strong? (1:00:03) #ListenerLive question #3 - How important is it to

In this episode Sal, Adam & Justin detail what you need to know to build an impressive chest. Why the chest is one of the most challenging muscles to develop. (2:17) The basic anatomy and actions of the chest. (4:22) The importance of form and technique. (12:30) The value in developing your muscle stabilizers to avoid common injuries. (17:03) The key to connecting to ANY muscle. (21:45) The best rep ranges to build the chest. (22:42) The best exercises for the chest (presses vs flys). (29:05) How often should you work the chest? (37:57) The value of workout programming. (41:15) Related Links/Products Mentioned Special Promotion: Chest Building MOD 50% off! **Promo Code CHEST at checkout** Visit SleepMe for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! Mind Pump Clips – YouTube MAPS Fitness Prime Are You Activating Your CHEST Muscles Properly?? (QUAH #9) | MIND PUMP How to Develop Your Chest – Mind Pump Mind Pump #1612: Everything You Need To Know About Sets, Reps & Rest Periods Activate Your Chest

In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin coach four Pump Heads via Zoom. Mind Pump Fit Tip: The BEST form of exercise to directly combat the aging process is strength training! (2:13) Fyre Fest’s Billy McFarland is out of prison and back at it! (9:00) Alec Baldwin is tone-deaf. (11:46) Selective outrage and Kanye West. (13:15) An example of when you don’t think things out. (25:34) Food hacks with Butcher Box. (32:17) The food industry is a brutal business. (33:21) Gas-powered all day! (39:03) NYC employees were reinstated for not getting vaccinated. (40:50) Is Jake Paul the future of boxing? (45:03) Technology is cool. (46:52) PRx’s new feature and Mind Pump’s ideal gym. (49:47) The potential anti-cancer effects of creatine. (54:20) #ListenerLive question #1 - How do you lose fat without losing weight? (57:51) #ListenerLive question #2 - If I keep lifting light instead of lifting to my max every workout, does this help in the long term in preventing those knots I had? (1:13:07) #ListenerLi

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: Here’s a cool way to build muscle. Pick a weight for an exercise that you can do 20 reps for, and your goal is to FAIL at 10 reps. (2:26) Will we ever see exercise in a pill? (9:55) A laser and a chip transmit the whole internet in a second and the future of interstellar travel. (21:48) The diamond ring hustle. (31:06) Bad habits are hard to break. (36:23) Have tech companies hit their growth peak? (40:49) With Caldera, you NOTICE a difference! (47:07) Help remove your plastic intake with Public Goods. (49:45) Can semen induce labor? (52:51) #Quah question #1 - What are your thoughts on landmines, and what are your favorite exercises with them? (55:39) #Quah question #2 - Why can strength go up but have no size increase after years of training? (1:00:42) #Quah question #3 - What are some hacks to get more fiber in the diet on a

In this episode Sal, Adam & Justin cover the habits and mindset necessary to avoid putting on fat during the holiday months. There are some things you can do to prevent the holiday weight gain and take advantage of the extra calories you will be eating this holiday season. (1:51) The TREMENDOUS health value of enjoying meals and being with family. (4:25) Specific Strategies on How to Avoid Gaining Weight During the Holiday Season.  Working on a better/healthy relationship with food. (6:45) Using the extra calories to build muscle, reverse diet properly and aim for strength. (17:57) Going for a long walk after your big meal. (25:01) Appropriately using fasting leading into the feasts with family. (28:34) Related Links/Products Mentioned Special Promotion: Intermittent Fasting Guide, Intuitive Nutrition Guide, or Reverse Dieting 101 HALF OFF! **Promo code HEALTHY at checkout** Visit Drink LMNT for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! Weight Gain over the Holidays in Three Countries The Case For T

In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin coach four Pump Heads via Zoom. Mind Pump Fit Tip: There are SO many protein powders to choose from how do you know which one is the best? Here is the most important factor, digestibility! (2:52) Adam’s court-side experience at the Warriors game. (11:12) Do men’s brains change when they become fathers? (22:22) Men with curved penises have a greater risk of cancer, study finds. (28:52) Ned’s Mello is in a class of their own. (32:20) The age you peak at everything, according to science. (36:23) The gaslighting of inflation. (42:40) Need a laugh? (48:18) #ListenerLive question #1 - How might you guys approach working a muscle-building routine with a climbing routine? (53:29) #ListenerLive question #2 - How do I get out of this bodybuilding super slow mentality in my head and move my body quickly like these powerlifters? (1:03:26) #ListenerLive question #3 - What does it mean to create tension within a muscle? (1:14:38) #ListenerLive question #4 - How o

In this episode Sal, Adam & Justin speak with Eric Trexler about supplements that actually work. Eric’s background in the fitness space. (1:09) How it is better to contextualize supplements through research. (2:57) How research can be used to cross-reference studies. (4:39) The challenging balance to strike between trying to integrate academic and non-academic sources of information. (8:01) Why he stopped looking for ah-ha moments. (9:26) A deep dive into his research on energy expenditure. (11:32) The complexity of the metabolism. (17:55) What are some things he would caution people about starting on their health & fitness journey? (22:42) Why the decline in testosterone? (25:03) What does the data show about how men can increase their testosterone? Specific forms of exercise? Macros and diet? (27:08) Can a high protein diet indirectly/positively affect testosterone? (36:26) Why a hormone that is not reacting to its receptor isn’t doing much good. (37:55) The compounds/supplements that data shows ca

In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin coach four Pump Heads via Zoom. Mind Pump Fit Tip: One of the BEST muscle-building hacks for fitness fanatics is to take time OFF! (2:20) Pesticides and glyphosates are everything these days! (12:23) In the belly of the best with the current state of the economy. (19:43) Money and power. (24:40) Why do we glorify serial killers? (29:37) When you get a weird compliment from a guy. (39:05) Busting the myth that it is more expensive for you today than your parents. (40:56) Caffeine is a hell of a drug. (44:58) Nesting is a real thing. (50:34) #ListenerLive question #1 - Is it okay to do more than the programming in MAPS Powerlift?  (59:03) #ListenerLive question #2 - Would you agree that rowing is a superior form of cardio exercise (compared to running, cycling, Stairmaster, etc.) if the goal is to improve VO2 max while maintaining or building strength? How would you compare the benefits of the rower to the benefits of the sled? (1:12:40) #ListenerLive

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: STOP trying to find workouts that you love. Instead, try to figure out how to LOVE workouts. (1:40) Can someone please give Dave Asprey some Felix Gray’s?! (18:40) When your kids don’t want to hang out with you anymore. (24:35) Do women have to bring up stressful conversations RIGHT before bed?! (26:52) If God made a burger for Justin. (29:45) When you give the wrong pizza to a Di Stefano. (32:35) When Magic Spoon comes in clutch! (36:15) When the child learns to manipulate the parent. (37:44) Shout out to Josh Trent. (41:45) True vulnerability. (44:17) Hunt, don’t wait. (47:02) #Quah question #1 - What the heck is Turkesterone, and is it any good? (56:10) #Quah question #2 - Are the hip abductor/adductor machines a waste of time? (1:07:14) #Quah question #3 - How do you find a balance between gaining the benefits of mental for

In this episode Sal, Adam & Justin cover the pros and cons of lifting heavy vs. lifting light. There are two main ways to strength train. The first one is to make heavy weights feel light. The second is to make light weights feel heavy. (1:40) Which avatar benefits more from switching lifting methods, the bodybuilder or the powerlifter? (4:12) The mentality MATTERS most! (10:04)   The Focus, Pros, and Cons of Lifting Heavy Vs. Lifting Light.   Lifting Heavy: Maximizes efficiency, focuses on movement, and doesn’t focus on “feeling” the muscle. (13:40) Focus: Psyching up, and perfecting the smooth movement. (16:55) Pros: Great for overall muscle, real-world applicable strength, and builds a solid body. (19:12) Cons: Higher injury risk, feeds the ego, and it's hard to bring up lagging body parts. (25:50) Lifting Light: Maximizes inefficiency, focuses on the target muscle, and it's all about the “feel.” (30:08) Focus: Calm collected, and visualizes the target muscle. (35:08) Pros: Brings up targe

In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin coach four Pump Heads via Zoom. Mind Pump Fit Tip: Contrary to fitness influencers on social media, you CAN speed up your metabolism. (2:36) Is Joe Rogan replaceable?! The potential challenges with A.I. (19:13) An update on the Mind Pump Rentals venture in Utah. (34:10) The benefits of topical CBD treatments, like Ned’s Relief Balm, for acute pain. (39:21) Is Kanye West being used as a political pawn? (45:30) Mind Pump Live events are BACK!! (55:44) #ListenerLive question #1 - What is the best way to break through a strength plateau? I don't feel I am getting stronger with my recent workouts. (59:06) #ListenerLive question #2 - Any advice on how to build muscle? I have been lifting consistently for almost 2 years, and have lifted on and off for over a decade with little to no strength gains. (1:11:22) #ListenerLive question #3 - How can I build up the strength around my inner hamstrings, so I can go back to doing my favorite lifts? I've been working

In this episode Sal, Adam & Justin cover nine different ways to choose the best foods to support your individual fitness and health needs. The BEST diet for you, is the BEST diet for YOU! (1:59)   Nine Ways to Pick the Best Foods for Fitness/Health.   #1 – Digestibility. (12:35) #2 - Energy (immediate and long term). (18:54) #3 – Palatability. (23:09) #4 - Emotional connection (good and bad). (28:15) #5 - Skin and hair. (34:39) #6 - Athletic performance. (37:46) #7 – Sleep. (40:38) #8 - Satiety (Protein). (43:42) #9 – Adherence. (48:18) Related Links/Products Mentioned Visit NutriSense for the exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Code MINDPUMP at checkout** Special Promotion Launch MAPS 15 Minutes! (ENDS AT 11:59 PM 10/23) Build an Amazing Body in Only 15 Minutes a Day (includes BONUS: Advanced workout ~20 minutes/day) + (Includes two eBooks ($74 value) The Power of Sleep & the Occlusion Training Guide) **Promo Code: 15SPECIAL for $20 OFF! October Promotion: MAPS Symmetry or MAPS Strong

In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin coach four Pump Heads via Zoom. Mind Pump Fit Tip: The BEST thing you can do to have a healthy brain is to have healthy muscles. (2:37) Addressing MAPS 15 Minutes controversy. (15:58) Hard muscles, soft faces. (20:32) Feedback from Adam’s call with Chris Naghibi. (23:25) Tom Vu, the OG of Masterminds? (27:45) Is the Beyond Meat hype over? (34:26) Michael Burry’s alarming warning for the markets. (35:37) Justin’s haunted house strikes again. (40:42) Why Sal appreciates Organifi even more. (46:21) RIP Nonno. (47:44) #ListenerLive question #1 - Is it normal for a front and back squat to be almost equal or is there an imbalance I should be working on? (55:08) #ListenerLive question #2 - How can I continue to tighten up/build my lower body throughout MAPS Anabolic? What tips do you have as I’m beginning this program? (1:07:12) #ListenerLive question #3 - What is the best workout program to supplement a high-stress lifestyle? (1:19:03) #ListenerLive quest

In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin coach four Pump Heads via Zoom. Mind Pump Fit Tip: Here’s a trick to get FAST/QUICK muscle gains. Pick an exercise you suck at, practice it, and get good at it! (3:09) Sal is reaping the benefits from short/frequent workouts. (11:44) CONTEXT MATTERS! (13:11) How much can the top trainers charge per session? (20:12) Who is winning the bet between Adam and Sal? (21:39) Sal details his recent trip to LA. Meeting Mike O’Hearn and his experience at Lewis Howes podcast studio. (26:03) Get ATTENTION, get an AUDIENCE. (33:10) Is chivalry dead? (36:45) Get your meatballs and turkeys from Butcher Box! (38:00) Quantum mechanics is weird. (41:19) There is a reason why ALL business inquiries go through Adam. (45:35) Justin’s Halloween spooktacular! (48:46) How kindness can change a life and it comes from a gym. (53:18) #Quah question #1 – What are the best ways for a female to get lean/muscular arms without looking too bulky while trying to build muscle overall?

In this episode Sal, Adam & Justin speak with a top NBA head strength and conditioning coach about training for performance for the pro athlete and the average person. If you stick out like a nail, you’re going to get hammered. (2:55) How to reverse engineer ‘special’ athletes. (8:10) Why you got to give athletes what they DON’T get. (15:05) Why is the sneaker trend now low tops in the NBA? (19:33) The evolutions of strength training in basketball. (21:20) Personal highlights watching the game and being a part of a ‘winning’ culture. (24:45) The strange environment of playing in the ‘bubble’. (27:38) Would he change his approach if he were to work with college athletes again? (31:05) Exposing to the rest of the world that basketball players lift weights. (38:40) How fatigue is a good indicator of efficiency. (43:10) Why isometrics is the “bee’s knees” in sports performance. (50:02) What has he learned through his training experience that he would apply to the average person? (56:38) The trend towards cal

In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin coach four Pump Heads via Zoom. Mind Pump Fit Tip: Try this for big strong/muscular legs. Push the sled EVERY single day! (4:01) Adam has bad luck at Starbucks. (19:54) When old wisdom gets proven by science. (24:02) How the Joovv can help reduce stretch marks. (33:36) Dad life updates with the guys: How Jessica is doing with baby #2, kids cursing, the challenges of the potty-training phase, adult gymnastics, and the pros/cons of uniforms in schools. (34:29) Sharks are everywhere! (52:30) Felix Gray is now in the contact’s business. (58:41) #ListenerLive question #1 - Is it abnormal for a squat to be consistently higher than a deadlift? (1:03:21) #ListenerLive question #2 - Should you target body parts where your bones are weakest or are the benefits more systemic? (1:13:07) #ListenerLive question #3 - At my age, how realistic are continued strength and muscle gain? Lifting has become a second passion for me and I understand the benefits of continui

In this episode Sal, Adam & Justin cover the surprising effectiveness and advantages of short daily workouts. Short/daily workouts MAY be better for you, in terms of results and consistency, than frequent/longer workouts. (2:37) Consistency is the problem! (11:22) Why fatigue is a technique killer. (20:32) The mental and mood-boosting effects of daily/short workouts. (24:39) The ease of modification to fit your lifestyle. (34:52) How people who workout consistently tend to want to eat healthier. (39:11) Encourages adaptation vs. healing. (45:30) Introducing MAPS 15 Minutes! Solving the consistency issue for the average person. (49:25) Related Links/Products Mentioned Visit Paleo Valley for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Promo code MINDPUMP15 at checkout for 15% discount** Special Promotion Launch MAPS 15 Minutes! Build an Amazing Body in Only 15 Minutes a Day (includes BONUS: Advanced workout ~20 minutes/day) + (Includes two eBooks ($74 value) The Power of Sleep & the Occlusion Train

In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin coach four Pump Heads via Zoom. Mind Pump Fit Tip: Having fitness goals is KILLING your gains! (1:47) When Adam’s sneaker knowledge comes in clutch! (11:50) Did the pandemic create a socially awkward younger generation? (20:33) Predicting trends with the youth. (26:52) When things get so extreme, we don’t know what to believe anymore. (29:26) Mind Pump’s theory on putting fear in Halloween candy. (31:32) So, you want to be a Vlogger? (34:27) Are we glorifying serial killers? (36:32) Vuori is going international! (38:51) Justin’s a concert connoisseur. (41:15) Calls with Chris Naghibi from the Higher Standard Podcast. (44:55) The CRAZY NCI x Mind Pump Giveaway! (46:21) #ListenerLive question #1 - Which program should I follow while training martial arts that will allow me to keep the muscle I already have? (47:44) #ListenerLive question #2 - Do you have any resources or tips so that when I try to scale up in weight with the mace ball, I don’t rip my

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: Parallel bar dips are BETTER than the bench press. (2:00) Old-time feats of strength giants. (12:29) The benefits of resistance training for the older population. (18:45) Massive troll or real? (22:07) Justin gets roasted over his Star Wars knowledge. (29:06) Why Doug has been glowing lately. (34:03) The downside to Magic Spoon. (35:08) Social media use and its connection to higher rates of mental disorders. (37:31) The different levels of metal. (47:56) How Sal is fighting father time. (51:04) The origins of vegetable oil. (52:34) Dad life updates with the guys. (57:02) #Quah question #1 - How to get the Christmas tree back, especially the lower back/lower lats? (1:05:02) #Quah question #2 - What is your favorite way to strengthen knee stability? I can squat conventionally in the 400s with great form and depth. I recently trie