Mind Pump: Raw Fitness Truth

In this episode, Sal, Adam & Justin discuss the importance of "warming-up" properly and the impact it can have on the success of your workout. The under-valued aspect of the warm-up. (4:56) The warm-up has to send the RIGHT signal to make your workout effective. (8:00) How to stretch with PURPOSE. (13:10) What should your warm-up (proper priming session) do for you? (14:40) The steps to Prime your body properly. Step 1 - Learn how to self-assess. (32:46) Step 2 – Pick movements that activate the areas that are disconnected. (37:38) Step 3 – Perform the 3-5 movements for 7-10 minutes before your workout. (44:21) The Ultimate ‘Post-Priming’ Routine. (45:18) The importance of correctional exercise to combat your poor recruitment patterns. (50:48) Sign up for the MAPS Prime Webinar TODAY! (54:55) Related Links/Products Mentioned May Promotion: MAPS Starter ½ off! **Promo code “STARTER50” at checkout** Special Promotion: MAPS Anywhere ½ off!! **Code “WHITE50” at checkout** MAPS Prime Webinar Visit Legio

In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about whether getting 10,000 steps in one shot is better or worse than getting those 10,000 steps throughout the day, the value of EAAs vs BCAAs for the average gym-goer, what their wives’ training programs look like right now, and one thing that their mother instilled in them when they were young that they’re grateful for today. A very special Mind Pump Mother’s Day. (6:11) Low vitamin D levels strongly correlated to severe symptoms of COVID-19. (17:40) Elon Musk is an odd fellow. (21:01) Mind Pump Recommends, The Age of A.I. on YouTube. (23:45) Elon Musk selling his physical possessions, Tesla potentially leaving California & MORE. (31:06) Unhealthy relationships with food from the perspective of pro athletes. (33:45) The ‘humping’ hound. (40:38) How low/high reps require different allocations in your workouts, the value of priming & MORE. (42:35) #Quah question #1 – Is getting 10,000 steps in one shot any better

In this episode, Sal, Adam & Justin speak with Dr. Drew Pinskey about the homelessness crisis and the coronavirus.  How bad is the homeless issue in California? (3:31) What are the harms that we are seeing from this epidemic? (7:33) The call for psychiatric care for people on the streets with mental illnesses. (11:10) Busting the myth of the housing issue in California. (13:21) Has he seen any change in public policy when it comes to this issue? (16:25) Tackling the puzzle of the effect of the coronavirus on the homeless population. (18:46) How being sheltered in place may be causing more harm than good. (21:10) How can we, as citizens, help with the homeless situation today? (27:55) The Mind Pump crew expressing their frustration on the homeless crisis. (30:37) Featured Guest/People Mentioned Dr. Drew Pinsky (@drdrewpinsky)  Instagram Dr. Drew Pinsky Website Dr. Ben & Candy Carson (@realbencarson)  Instagram Related Links/Products Mentioned May Promotion: MAPS Starter ½ off! **Promo code “STARTE

In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about how to train someone that only wants to commit to 1-2 workouts a week, whether the Farmer’s Walk is valuable even though most people don't do them, whether increasing cardio is more of a detriment than a help when everything is already dialed in, and good strategies when trying to study a topic. Miir is doing good for the environment. (3:52) Don’t get caught cheating. (5:35) Mind Pump on health clubs and their reopening plans. (8:20) Mind Pump Investments. (14:45) Tom Cruise and Elon Musk are partnering up! (19:37) The scams on gym equipment have exploded! (22:40) Bleach kills everything. (24:32) The Adele controversy, body shaming, virtue signaling, society becoming too soft & MORE. (26:27) Fun Facts with Justin. (33:51) Weird Science with Sal. (38:28) #Quah question #1 – How do you train someone that only wants to commit to 1-2 workouts a week? (39:53) #Quah question #2 – Can you tell us your thoughts on the Fa

In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about alcohol’s effect on weight training, transitioning from MAPS Anabolic to MAPS Aesthetic, how to change focus from how you look to how you feel, and what foods are typically in their fridge and pantry. How health & fitness information/marketing has evolved over the years. (4:38) New Product Alert from Organifi! (17:50) Adam bringing back the Magnum PI look, growing pains, keeping things fresh & MORE. (19:24) Mind Pump Recommends. (26:17) Science does NOT replace philosophical wisdom. (30:50) Mind Pump breaks down the 24 Hour Fitness guidelines for reopening clubs, surviving in these strange times & MORE. (34:15) Homeschooling updates from the Mind Pump crew. (44:46) #Quah question #1 – How detrimental is alcohol on weight training? How much is too much? (49:02) #Quah question #2 – I'm about to finish MAPS Anabolic and am feeling great. I want to start MAPS Aesthetic. Should I take any time off in between?

In this episode, Sal, Adam & Justin discuss history of the stability ball (AKA Swiss Ball, Physio Ball), it's rise and fall in popularity, and why it is a valuable tool that everyone can benefit from when used appropriately. Making the stability ball cool again. (2:41) The history of this tool. (7:40) The benefits of the stability ball (when used appropriately) and how Mind Pump uses it with their clients. (11:05) Encourages perfect form. (12:12) Focuses on the hip extension. (19:27) Strengthens your proprioceptive ability. (23:34) Inexpensive and easy to use at-home. (27:00) Ab training gains. (28:15) The biggest myth surrounding the stability ball. (31:27) Mind Pump’s favorite exercises to utilize the benefits of this tool. (33:11) Related Links/Products Mentioned May Promotion: MAPS Starter ½ off! **Promo code “STARTER50” at checkout** Special Promotion: MAPS Anywhere ½ off!! **Code “WHITE50” at checkout** Special Promotion: NO BS 6-Pack Abs ½ off! **Promo code “NOBS50” at checkout Visit Four Si

In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about how to choose a 1-5 rep weight after completing a much higher rep phase, mobility movements that are beneficial for a bodybuilding competitor, whether it is detrimental to squat with your feet angled slightly outward, and the difference between masturbation to porn and having actual physical relations with someone that you care about. Adam’s brand-new look. (7:05) The camera loves Sal. (12:36) Gold’s Gym filing for bankruptcy, a sign of bad times ahead for the gym industry? (17:18) The Battle of the Goliaths, Thor vs Hall. (23:49) How red-light therapy affects wound healing, scars, and stretch marks. (28:00) Mind Pump Recommends Billions on Showtime. (32:08) The importance of form and exercise technique. (35:03) Sleep issues, cannabis, and CBD. (38:48) #Quah question #1 – When returning to a 1-5 rep phase from 8-12 and/or 15-20 reps, do you continue using the same weight from your last 5 rep max? Add or remove a few

In this episode, Sal, Adam & Justin discuss what it takes to build an impressive midsection. The origin story of the NO BS 6-Pack Abs Formula. (4:00) Understanding the function of the abs and the common mistakes people make. (10:07) Breaking the trend of NOT training your obliques. (16:35) Busting the myth that more reps equal more muscle. (23:42) The importance of reinforcing good recruitment patterns to build your core. (31:43) Factors that contribute to a very effective core workout. Build it and they will come. (34:50) The value of and how to utilize the Physio-Ball. (39:20) How to build the ultimate at-home and core workout. (45:40) Related Links/Products Mentioned May Promotion: MAPS Starter ½ off! **Promo code “STARTER50” at checkout** Special Promotion: MAPS Anywhere ½ off!! **Code “WHITE50” at checkout** Special Promotion: NO BS 6-Pack Abs ½ off! **Promo code “NOBS50” at checkout The Countries With The Most Millionaires [Infographic] Body Fat Percentage Distribution for Men and Women in the

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

In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about the best exercises for training obliques, fixing duck feet, gaining weight yet having clothes fit better, and how much NEAT is too much. What do I do for painful knees? The importance of addressing the root cause through correctional exercise. (3:40) Fun Facts with Justin, Jeff Bezos, and his eternity clock edition. (11:55) Sal’s high-protein peanut butter cookie recipe. (16:17) Using ‘Love and Logic’ with your children. (18:52) How the retail world is reshaping due to the coronavirus. (23:55) How this pandemic has permanently changed human behavior, survey. (31:10) Mind Pump recommends ‘The Last Dance’ on ESPN. (38:48) The Mind Pump Rumor Mill. (44:53) #Quah question #1 – What are the best exercises for training obliques? (46:43) #Quah question #2 – How do I fix duck feet? Not only do I have external rotation when I squat, but while I am walking as well. Is mobility work enough to get to the point where I am walking

In this episode, Sal, Adam & Justin go over nine different ways to manipulate your workouts to avoid plateaus and keep building muscle and strength. Understanding all the different types of ways that you can progressively overload the body. (2:31) Can I get myself stronger? The importance of manipulating weight. (6:06) The Mind Pump philosophy of employing different rep ranges. (11:32) The Mind Pump formula for tracking your volume for the intermediate to the experienced lifter. (18:11) The value of increasing your range of motion through mobility training. (23:18) Shaping and perfecting your skill and technique. (29:51) Focusing on the mind to muscle connection. (35:21) Paying attention to the tempo of your workout to build muscle. (41:38) Manipulating rest periods for muscle adaptation. (45:07) Just add more intensity. (48:30) Why you can make GREAT progress at-home! (50:30) Related Links/Products Mentioned April Promotion: MAPS Prime/Prime Pro ½ off! **Code “PRIME50” at checkout** Special Promotion:

In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about the benefit of doing extra reps on a smaller, less developed body part, relying on compound lifts like deadlifts and squats to work the core, whether the front squat is actually more beneficial than the back squat, and the hardest obstacles they had to overcome during their fitness journey. Weird Science with Sal. (5:47) Mind Pump Weekend Update. (8:38) Obesity, the most common comorbidity in COVID-19 patients in New York. (11:35) Why are hospitals laying people off during this pandemic? (12:43) COVID-19, the death of the gym industry? (14:53) False signaling with the Toilet Paper King, hustling gym equipment & MORE. (31:44) Happy Birthday to Felix Gray. (35:09) How Paleo Valley meat sticks have been a game-changer for Sal. (40:59) Mind Pump talks Politics. (42:45) #Quah question #1 – If my left bicep and shoulder are bigger than my right bicep and shoulder, does that mean I should be doing extra reps on the smal

In this episode, Sal, Adam & Justin discuss the future of the gym industry in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. Will it survive? This episode features the perspective of leaders in the gym industry, from the owner of a local personal training studio to the founder of 24 Hour Fitness. A conversation with Breann Mitchell, Director of The Bay Club Company. How are Bay Clubs handling the shut down right now both with staff and members? (2:30) The interesting strategy they have implemented and how it is working out. (3:45) What are they doing to bring value to members so they can keep paying dues? (4:28) Their plans for re-opening. (5:20) The outlook on the future of Bay Clubs. (7:14) A conversation with Scott Howell, CEO of Red Dot Fitness.  How is Red Dot handling things at this moment? (7:45) Ways they’re bringing value and service to their clients to keep some revenue coming in. (9:53) How many members did they lose? (10:50) Their plans on re-opening when they get the green light. (12:08) Optimisti

In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about squeezing the glutes at the top of deadlifts and squats, programming plyometrics in conjunction with resistance training, the necessity of keeping workouts under a certain length of time or number of sets, and current hobbies. Cigarettes and COVID. (4:31) Cannabis and cancer. (8:00) Mind Pump’s favorite concoctions with Organifi products & MORE. (10:20) Targeting protein to keep and build muscle. (14:30) How A.I. could influence the future of the modern-day salesperson, sales revenue & MORE. (20:11) Mind Pump are big Tik Tok guys. (23:53) Weird Science with Sal. (30:30) Revisiting Justin’s concept idea of a self-sustaining home. (31:29) Time on screens, developing social skills, the impact on human connection & MORE. (36:55) #Quah question #1 – I feel like I get so much conflicting information on the glute squeeze at the top of deadlifts and squats. Some say it’s good to ensure you are activating or utili

In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about progressive overload vs. the mind-muscle connection, whether it is too much to do yoga, a hike and strength training in the same day, the benefit or drawback to working out barefoot vs flat shoes, and the cause of knees that cave in when squatting and how to correct it. Mind Pump Confessions. (5:34) The future of gyms and the massive opportunities out there. (15:00) Adam’s Addictions. (26:47) Jennifer Lopez is getting sued for posting a picture of herself? (30:37) Facebook crossing a fine line, sifting through conflicting news & MORE. (31:23) Weird diets in history. (36:08) Is watching mindless TV the same as eating junk food? (40:38) Mind Pump Recommends ‘The Last Dance’ on ESPN/Netflix. (43:11) #Quah question #1 – I'm really confused. I hear on the show that you have to progressively overload to build muscle. Then in other episodes, I hear that weight is arbitrary and that mind-muscle connection is paramount in

In this episode, Sal, Adam & Justin discuss how to identify the true source of chronic pain and then eliminate it. The most valuable thing you can do as a trainer. (3:58) The differences between acute pain from an injury and chronic pain. (5:35) Why you shouldn’t be in pain when you do normal things. (9:50) How sub-optimal movement patterns create more wear and tear on your joints. (14:57) What mobility aims to do and why it is important. (17:40) The importance of addressing posture to combat imbalances. (18:40) Don’t skip laying the foundation! (22:50) The body will ALWAYS take the path of least resistance. (24:46) Steps to Eliminate Pain. Identify the root cause. (28:05) Prioritize movement. (34:50) Re-gain connection through mobility. (41:40) Frequency is king. (43:50) The value of priming before your workout. (47:52) Related Links/Products Mentioned April Promotion: MAPS Prime/Prime Pro ½ off! **Code “PRIME50” at checkout** Special Promotion: MAPS Anywhere ½ off!! **Code “WHITE50” at checkout**

In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about the best way to breathe during heavy lifts, how to balance cardio and running with the MAPS Anywhere program, whether body fat percentage can decrease without actually losing fat, and how to program the deadlift and squat as we age. The hidden meaning behind the book ‘If You Give a Mouse a Cookie’. (6:38) Disciplining children and effective strategies to try today. (11:12) Adam recommends the Flip Side Newsletter. (20:56) The value of money and what it represents. (23:06) The Stockdale Paradox, handling outcomes that come your way & MORE. (26:03) The brick and mortar gym model and the COVID-19 impact. (31:45) Fun Facts with Justin. (39:53) How Mind Pump uses Ned to combat their anxiety. (42:07) The fake news surrounding the coronavirus. (49:05) #Quah question #1 – What is the best way to breathe during your heavy lifts? (52:32) #Quah question #2 – What's a good way to balance cardio and running with the MAPS Anyw

In this episode, Sal, Adam & Justin discuss two exercise techniques that are ignored or unknown to most people that can take an at-home workout to the next level. At the end of the episode they provide a full workout that incorporates both techniques. Mind Pump practicing what they preach. (5:11) How you can be creative and smart at the same time working out from home. (8:10) The two training techniques that will advance your at-home training. (10:44) Blood Flow Restriction (BFR) or Occlusion training. (12:03) Why did it become so popular with rehab? (14:11) Why is it so valuable and beneficial to you? (16:11) How to do it at-home. (26:22) The lost art of Isometric training. (27:54) Why bodybuilders are so good at connecting to a muscle. (37:55) The amplifier/speaker analogy. (40:42) A full-body workout that incorporates both techniques. (42:35) Legs. (42:57) Isometric Lunge. (2-4 sets, 5 reps each leg) Chest. (44:48) Iso-squeeze. (3 sets, 5 reps each set - hold for 5 seconds each rep

In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about whether it is better to do straight sets or circuits when stuck at home doing body-weight training, how much weight is too much weight to put on when bulking, the value of re-feed days when cutting, and whether it is safe for pregnant women, who were not exercising prior to becoming pregnant, to begin a workout routine while pregnant. Arm measurements and body symmetry with Mind Pump. (6:42) Everly Well has a test for that. (11:20) Sal has a dark sense of humor. (14:33) Gold’s Gym permanently closing gyms across America. (16:30) The opportunity for trainers to complement what people are NOT doing virtually. (17:20) The permanent changes gyms must make when they re-open. (23:02) Exercise and its ability to prevent severe side effects of coronavirus. (28:51) Why businesses who sell alcohol are considered essential. (31:05) Churches suing the state of California, keeping the balance & MORE. (32:48) The dangers of co

In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about whether going “ass to grass” on squats has benefits physically or aesthetically, ways to stay disciplined and motivated to work out at home, tips for not seizing up and maintaining or improving mobility while sheltering in place, and uncommon stretches that work great for stretching the IT band. How the guys read to their kids. (5:35) Mind Pump recommends Chris D’Elia: No Pain on Netflix. (9:27) Sal makes funny faces. (11:18) Trump doing Trump things. (12:33) The importance of saving your money and how Mind Pump’s purchasing habits have changed. (16:01) Justin’s theory on serial killers. (19:12) How things become hardwired from childhood, becoming self-aware & MORE. (22:05) Generations are remembered by how they handled adversity. (31:45) How “teeny-boppers” are messing with the Netflix algorithm. (34:03) Sleep and COVID-19. (36:05) Blue-light blocking glasses and their value when your kids are home from school.