1661: How to Learn to Pistol Squat, the Muscle & Performance Benefits of Spiking Insulin, Meat Based Protein Powder Review & More

In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about the best way to progress to a full unassisted pistol squat, developing quads when you are glute dominant or glutes when you are quad dominant, spiking insulin before the gym or after the workout, and the quality of carnivore/meat based protein powders.

• Ben Greenfield, Captain Springboard and Pseudoscience. (5:17)
• What is semen retention, and are there any benefits? (15:34)
• What message are we trying to send our children? (18:55)
• Attack of the fruit flies! (22:25)
• X-men, no more? (24:16)
• Woman's depression was cured by targeted electrical brain stimulation, a first, pioneered by UCSF researchers. (25:57)
• Alarming news with Sal: US homicides increased 30% in 2020. (31:23)
• Rad is coming back to theaters! (33:53)
• Irresponsible purchases with Mind Pump. (36:10)
• Your worst fans are usually the people closest to you. (44:26)
• #Quah question #1 – What is the best way to progress to a full unassisted pistol squat? (49:24)
• #Quah question #2 – What is harder to develop, quads when you are glute dominant or glutes when you are quad dominant? (54:46)
• #Quah question #3 – What is more important, spiking insulin before the gym or after the workout? (58:46)
• #Quah question #4 – What do you think about carnivore or meat-based protein powders? (1:03:39)

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• NCI Certifications x Mind Pump
• Semen Retention: Origin, How to, Purported Benefits, Risks
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• Step-By-Step Instruction on How to Pistol Squat – Mind Pump TV
• Two Ankle Mobility Exercises To Increase Your Squat Depth! - Mind Pump TV
• The Myth of Optimal Protein Intake – Mind Pump Blog
• Do I Need a Protein Shake Every Time I Workout? - Mind Pump Blog
• Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube
• Mind Pump Free Resources

People Mentioned

• Ben Greenfield Fitness (@bengreenfieldfitness)  Instagram
• Dr. Gad Saad (@doctorgadsaad)  Instagram
• Bodybuilding.com (@bodybuildingcom)  Instagram
• Jon Call (@jujimufu)  Instagram