In this episode, Sal, Adam & Justin discuss the pitfalls of meal plans. The unpopular statement, why all meal plans suck. (2:58) The mistakes the guys made in their early days of personal training when it came to providing meal plans to their clients. (5:15) Why MOST people cannot stick to a meal plan. (11:52) Challenging the trainer to not go the lazy route. (15:46) Is following a meal plan long-term considered a disordered form of eating? (19:09) What restricted eating can promote. (20:26)...
Mar 09, 2020•47 min
In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about why bodybuilders almost always seem to opt for clean eating as opposed to flexible dieting, whether the body gets too efficient at basic human movements such as walking, how to ensure you don’t lose too much muscle when cutting, and the big 4 cardio machines. Adam’s puberty squeak. (4:50) Mind Pump on effectively disciplining their children, temper tantrums & MORE. (7:07) The newest addition to the A...
Mar 07, 2020•1 hr 32 min
In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about whether SARMs are a useful tool or a gimmick, exercises for improving vertical jump, how resistance training and nutrition play a factor for women who want to conceive and what fatherhood has taught them. Justin experiments with Organifi. (3:50) The silly things that have been seen in the gym. (6:27) Mind Pump on Netflix’s Top 10, releasing their analytics & MORE. (9:45) Mind Pump on the Pete Davidso...
Mar 06, 2020•1 hr 27 min
In this episode, Sal, Adam & Justin speak with good friend Dr. Jordan Shallow about the value of training for powerlifting. Is powerlifting getting more mainstream in the fitness space? (2:49) The strength building carryover benefits of powerlifting. (6:04) Are deadlifts dangerous? (9:26) The biggest myths surrounding powerlifting principles. (18:25) Practicing the skill and not training the output. (21:31) Defining what going to failure is. (26:17) Women and strength training. (30:18) How t...
Mar 05, 2020•1 hr 14 min
In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about whether creatine intake should differ on non-training days, how to get quality sleep when working shifts, becoming a professional athlete with a balanced lifestyle, and what to consider before leaving a big box gym to become an independent trainer. Importance of your mindset when going into a workout. (6:11) Study: Eating a junk food diet undermines your memory and self-control. (14:23) Mind Pump, BIG Gr...
Mar 04, 2020•1 hr 18 min
In this episode, Sal, Adam & Justin discuss the challenges and benefits of Olympic Lifting with Olympian Sonny Webster. What is Olympic Lifting? (3:30) The difference between power and strength. (5:10) Does getting stronger contribute to more power? (6:08) The prerequisites REQUIRED if you want to start Olympic lifting. (7:08) Are Olympic weightlifting shoes recommended? (8:56) Where does it rank in terms of complexity and skill required? (10:33) How does he define mobility? (14:40) Olympic ...
Mar 02, 2020•1 hr 3 min
In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about exercises to get a flat, tight stomach, the best supplemental exercises for increasing the four big lifts, ways to improve the mind/muscle connection, and advice for someone who wants to squat deeper but can’t break parallel. Mind Pump reminisces on their old videos. (4:44) Mind Pump on colossal poops. (10:08) How massage guns may cause problems, their favorite type of massage & MORE. (16:12) How Ada...
Feb 29, 2020•1 hr 17 min
In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about how often to use supersets and what muscle groups to use them with, how to take advantage of using angles when lifting, favorite exercises to increase a person’s sense of balance, and what people in their 20s need to hear about training and nutrition.
Feb 28, 2020•1 hr 17 min
In this episode Sal, Adam & Justin discuss the pros and cons of group classes. Group Exercise Classes: The good, the bad and the ugly. (3:38) The origins of group exercise classes. (8:25) Why is there such a pull to take these classes? (10:34) The Pros of Group Exercise Classes. (14:45) Cardio with weights. (17:18) The risk vs reward of yoga classes. (18:28) The detrimental effects of being a cortisol junkie. (20:00) The biggest mistake people make. (23:58) Regression vs Progression. (25:52)...
Feb 27, 2020•53 min
In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about how hip thrusts stack up compared to other compound lifts, what you should do if you have horrible all-round mobility, favorite go-to dishes that they cook at home, and whether massage guns are good for recovery or a just waste of money. Sal’s kerfuffle at the gym. (5:00) Sal’s honeymoon in Maui. (8:58) Adam living the #dadlife and his new normal when it comes to his fitness. (12:30) Justin is cutting do...
Feb 26, 2020•1 hr 30 min
In this episode Sal, Adam & Justin reveal why five of the most popular supplements may be a complete waste of money. The challenges that Mind Pump currently faces. (1:41) The 5 Most Overrated Supplements. (3:00) Branched-Chain Amino Acids (BCAAs). (5:10) Fat burners. (14:18) Nitric oxide boosters. (20:45) Testosterone boosters. (26:37) Collagen protein. (31:24) Related Links/Products Mentioned February Promotion: MAPS Split ½ off! **Code “SPLIT50” at checkout** Mind Pump 1227: The 5 Most Imp...
Feb 24, 2020•38 min
In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about the Jenny Craig DNA Decoder Plan, building a good core by only doing compound lifts and mobility exercises like the ones in MAPS Prime, the one piece of equipment they would take if the last gym in the world was on fire, and what to do when you have the right mindset to achieve your goals but have too many distractions keeping you from reaching them. Insecure people are intimidated by confident people. (...
Feb 22, 2020•1 hr 17 min
In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about 2-a-days, whether endurance rep ranges in the 15-20 range help at all with strength and hypertrophy, the correlation between lean muscle mass and resting metabolic rate, and the best ways to deal with stress. Adam experimenting with Organifi products. (4:07) Adam’s prank falls flat on his staff member. (5:21) Tom and Jerry turn 80 and the evolution of animation. (11:15) Astronauts and resistance training...
Feb 21, 2020•1 hr 14 min
In this episode Sal, Adam & Justin discuss the 5 most important principles of resistance training. Defining resistance training and how to properly apply it. (3:21) What qualifies as resistance training? (7:12) The 5 Commandments of Resistance Training. #1 – Do the RIGHT exercises and practice them consistently. (8:16) #2 – Use the PROPER technique. (19:31) #3 – Get stronger! (28:02) #4 – Understand the appropriate dose of intensity and frequency. (34:12) #5 – Seek Novelty. (43:23) Seek a va...
Feb 20, 2020•59 min
In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about whether pec development makes breasts look bigger, how to alter diet on training vs. non-training days, elevator pitches for trying to convince family members of the benefits of resistance training, and the best way to learn to eat new, healthy foods that you haven’t enjoyed in the past. It’s a Vuori Valentine’s Day over at Mind Pump. (4:50) The story behind Mind Pump’s latest sponsor, ZBiotics, and the ...
Feb 19, 2020•1 hr 7 min
In this episode Sal, Adam & Justin speak with good friend and author Max Lugavere about his newest book, The Genius Life . Health is important to everybody. (1:41) Is Max getting into ‘tiffs’ over social media? (3:40) Making the case for organic vs non-organic. (6:24) Endocrine disruptors and their effect on our hormones. (9:45) The importance of seeking out the opposing view from your own. (14:08) Why is vegans' anger so misplaced? (17:50) The rising popularity of the carnivore diet. (21:30...
Feb 17, 2020•1 hr 11 min
In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about the best way to retain muscle mass while decreasing body fat, powerlifting for aesthetics, 3-5 things that the average person can do to improve their long-term health, and the positives and negatives of being a trainer. Mind Pump ‘weird’ DM’s. (4:00) Single parents are champions! (4:52) Mind Pump Movie Reviews. (9:17) Is the era of the ‘celebrity’ over? (11:20) The importance of maintaining focus in betw...
Feb 15, 2020•1 hr 21 min
In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about the best plan of action for gluteal amnesia, the value of doing dozens of push-ups throughout the day, whether the deadlift grip should be taken to failure, and how to fix externally rotated “duck” feet. A very healthy debate between Paul Saladino and Terry Wahls. (4:39) The supplement combination that helps with Sal’s ADD. (10:22) The newest trend in bars: No booze. (11:30) The new wine line from MIIR. ...
Feb 14, 2020•1 hr 15 min
In this episode, Sal, Adam & Justin discuss the five kinds of supplements many people need to take if nutrients are lacking in their whole food diet. What are supplements? (4:24) Why do certain segments of the population NEED supplements? (6:43) The importance of testing to track the changing of your nutrient demands. (15:15) Why whole foods are the ideal source. (18:40) The 5 Most Important Supplements to Take . (24:00) Vitamins and minerals to fill nutrient deficiencies. (26:41) Protein. (...
Feb 13, 2020•1 hr 8 min
In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about building a physique using only free weights, whether to increase rep ranges or weight when no longer getting sore after workouts, skipping trigger sessions when feeling sore or tired and the benefits to switching up one’s diet. Sal’s action-packed week. (6:56) Adam’s new business plan involving Magic Spoon cereal. (16:19) Turning 40 and aging. (20:53) The value of a home gym when having kids and the envi...
Feb 12, 2020•1 hr 22 min
In this episode, Sal, Adam and Justin discuss five things everyone must do if they want to maintain fitness as they age. The challenges of training after 40. (1:42) Changes in recovery. (4:45) Discipline=Freedom and managing your schedule. (11:00) Ingraining muscle imbalances/chronic pain. (13:08) Changes in hormones. (17:30) The advantages of training after 40. Tend to be more patient and have more wisdom. (20:18) Greater confidence in yourself. (23:24) Have the expendable income to invest in y...
Feb 10, 2020•1 hr 1 min
In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about whether working out once a week is enough to create a respectable physique, how to incorporate focus sessions with a full-body workout, using intermittent fasting to burn fat and build muscle, and whether cardio is necessary. Mind Pump on their go-to Valentine’s Day gifts. (4:48) How to properly use and dose CBD. (12:00) Breaking news on the farmer who was sentenced to 10 years for the massive organic fo...
Feb 08, 2020•1 hr 3 min
In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about the best exercises to build abs out, cues that can help a client who can’t hip hinge, thoughts on lifting heavy during a cutting phase, and the importance of the type of shoes you wear when lifting. Adam’s favorite unpopular post on Instagram. Tim Kennedy’s post on the Super Bowl Halftime Show. (5:28) Layne Norton’s Biggest Loser post. (17:45) Justin’s Improv class updates + the art of communication. (27...
Feb 07, 2020•1 hr 24 min
In this episode, Sal, Adam and Justin dig into the pros and cons of low carb and low fat diets. Making the case for low carb vs low-fat diets. (2:34) Why so much of these diets and ideas around eating are all based around marketing and sales. (4:24) The history of the diet fads. (6:35) The distinction between low carb and low fat. (12:54) Which burns the most body fat? (16:48) The benefits of a low carb/higher fat diet. The positive effects on satiety levels. (17:35) Why Mind Pump is NOT a fan o...
Feb 06, 2020•1 hr 5 min
In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about the appropriate time to incorporate partial reps, the value of going to the gym even if diet is not dialed in, exercises to do if the back squat is not an option, and the difference between reverse dieting and bulking. Mind Pump on the Super Bowl, halftime show, female value, commercials, their food spreads & MORE. (5:36) Mind Pump on the controversy surrounding Joe Rogan endorsing Bernie Sanders. (2...
Feb 05, 2020•1 hr 18 min
In this episode, Sal, Adam and Justin discuss the pros and cons of the four best sources of protein. The magic macronutrient, protein. (3:14) Why protein is important for the human body, muscle building, and fat loss? (5:44) Busting the myth that the body ‘burns’ muscle. (13:35) Two things you want to use to your advantage in the modern world when it comes to protein intake. #1 – Faster metabolism. (16:39) #2 – The satiety and thermic effects. (17:09) Making the case for high protein vs low prot...
Feb 03, 2020•1 hr 9 min
In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about the correct way to perform a row, strength training for endurance events, favorite ways to use a sled, and whether whey protein is damaging to the kidneys. House of Pain is Justin’s jam. (4:45) Sal goes down memory lane after watching the SUPPS documentary + the importance of third-party testing and paying attention to quality. (8:34) Mind Pump Live at the Arnold Classic. (22:10) Can ACL tears cause harm...
Feb 01, 2020•1 hr 19 min
In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about chronic joint pain, whether you can build muscles you can't connect to, thoughts on the carnivore diet, and how often you should take diet breaks. Why is Sal consuming black ant powder? (5:23) Adam recommends SUPPS: The Movie on Amazon Prime Video. (9:37) Protein powders and their quality throughout the years. (17:22) Trigger sessions 101: The lost universal training technique. (23:06) Gaining knowledge ...
Jan 31, 2020•1 hr 26 min
In this episode, Sal, Adam and Justin go over five benefits of weight training that are often overlooked. The unexpected value of resistance training. (2:07) #1 – Promotes a better functioning brain. (6:20) Proprioceptive learning. (10:06) Central Nervous System (CNS) adaption. (16:05) #2 – The positive effect on your libido and hormone levels. (18:04) #3 – The clear changes in your mood. (25:36) #4 – Improves your ability to fight off illness. (36:34) #5 – Empowers your independence and confide...
Jan 30, 2020•53 min
In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about how often to deload, mini-bulks and mini-cuts, the benefits of carb-cycling and if it may cause a bad relationship with food, and whether foam rolling actually works. Mind Pump on the supplements/prohormones they took in the past, the ‘false truth’ surrounding them, the great hustle & MORE. (4:49) Opinion: Mind Pump on California passing Assembly Bill 5. (16:13) Mind Pump on Donald Cerrone’s ass beat...
Jan 29, 2020•1 hr 19 min
