In this episode, Sal, Adam & Justin speak with Aaron Alexander, author of The Align Method , about the importance of posture, mobility, and movement on health and longevity. The interesting dance with your ego. (3:53) The detriments of leading with your imposter versus authentic self. (6:09) The perception of safety. (10:12) How humans are extremely complex. (12:55) The stigma around cannabis. (15:08) The practiced skill of thinking slowly. (16:52) Disorganization can lead to parasites. (18:...
Aug 24, 2020•2 hr 13 min
In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about the effects of low carb diets on hormones, science that proves “old man strength,” branding and marketing in order to appeal to both men and women, and how to tackle the obesity epidemic. Mind Pump Kitchen: “No-Bake” Organifi protein balls. (5:39) Mind Pump, BIG gaming guys. (7:07) Mind Pump Recommends, Mythic Quest on Apple+. (9:35) Parents are guard dogs. (11:00) Fun Facts with Justin. (13:45) Beware o...
Aug 22, 2020•1 hr 16 min
In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about whether wearing a weighted vest or a hoodie during cardio makes a difference in the amount of calories burned, difference between introducing new exercises for the sake of stimulating versus confusing, whether pregnant women need to change the way they lift, and the first thing they will do when the pandemic is finally over. Mind Pump’s goal for the world. (4:33) The healthy supplement trends. (22:55) Mi...
Aug 21, 2020•1 hr 16 min
In this episode, Sal, Adam & Justin discuss what you can learn about building muscle from prison inmates, gymnasts, and sprinters. How there is a lot to learn about building muscle from other modalities. (4:10) The biggest mistake you can make in fitness. (11:15) Evolve or die. (14:05) What you can learn about muscle building from prison inmates. (17:25) Utilize extreme frequency. (19:07) Creativity. (25:36) Forced discipline. (29:25) What you can learn about muscle building from gymnasts. (...
Aug 20, 2020•1 hr 5 min
In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about how to know if your workout is adequately creating a muscle building signal, the importance of getting mirrors for your home gym, whether teenagers should focus on aesthetics after being introduced to resistance training, and tips on cultivating confidence in life. It’s HOT out there in the Bay Area. (6:06) What is a ‘derecho’?! (9:57) In manly news out of Australia... (11:49) Mind Pump’s takeaways from ...
Aug 19, 2020•1 hr 20 min
In this episode, Sal speaks with plant based advocate Dr. Will Bulsiewicz and carnivore advocate Dr. Paul Saladino. An interview with Dr. Will Bulsiewicz. Is Will pro-plant based or pro-vegan? What are the differences? (4:42) How the food he was eating was holding him back. (6:37) How a plant-based diet allows you to activate satiety hormones to get into a calorie deficit. (11:16) Making the case for protein, the most satisfying macronutrient. (13:10) The educational problems surrounding planet-...
Aug 17, 2020•1 hr 42 min
In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about the physical and mental signs of overtraining, whether walking counts as cardio, the best ways to improve posture, and if it is better healthwise to eat a whole pan of brownies in one sitting or spread it out throughout the week. The signs of aging. (5:38) Humbling sports experiences. (9:33) Will Uber and Lyft leave California?! (17:40) Is working at-home here to stay post-COVID-19? (22:10) The Apple sub...
Aug 15, 2020•1 hr 16 min
In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about programming isometrics/dynamic tension for strength, foods or supplements that can reduce water retention after a holiday/cheat weekend, the value of intra-workout carbs when pre and post nutrition is well planned out, and whether foam rolling should be done before or after a workout. Mind Pump goes down the Nicolas Cage rabbit hole. (6:17) Justin, the worst storyteller of all-time. (12:17) Not all vacci...
Aug 14, 2020•1 hr 14 min
In this episode, Sal, Adam & Justin discuss the simplicity, versatility and effectiveness of the suspension trainer and how to use it to build muscle and lose fat. The single most effective at-home workout tool. (3:24) The long history of suspension tools and their effectiveness. (6:30) Mind Pump Revelations: How Mind Pump was introduced to the suspension trainer and the benefits they discovered. (8:45) The versatility of the suspension trainer. (14:02) How this tool is easily modifiable. (1...
Aug 13, 2020•54 min
In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about using chalk and grip strength, cold showers vs. ice baths for cold exposure therapy, tips on knowing when to push a client to do more reps and when to back off, and their all-time favorite body weight. Introducing MAPS Suspension! (8:11) The famous vegan you would NOT expect, the money grabs in boxing & MORE. (17:36) The effectiveness of plant proteins vs animal proteins. (23:24) Ancestry.com buyout,...
Aug 12, 2020•1 hr 10 min
In this episode, Sal, Adam & Justin discuss five important steps that anyone can take to improve their odds of living to 100. How we perceive and value our health matters! (3:02) Living day to day is not living, it’s surviving. (9:10) Five Steps to Living Well and Living Long. (15:03) #1 – To be strong. (16:24) #2 – Do NOT overeat and AVOID heavily processed foods. (26:05) #3 – Having good relationships. (36:36) #4 – Having a regular spiritual practice. (43:32) #5 – Incorporating a movement ...
Aug 10, 2020•56 min
In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about bicep exercises that don’t aggravate neck pain, how to adjust weight and volume after 50, replacements for the big 3 exercises, and some of the resources they read or studied that had an impact on MAPS programs. Introducing Mind Pump’s newest sponsor, Dr. Squatch. (4:32) The fears and misconceptions surrounding childbirth. (8:44) Pray for Beirut. (16:53) Maximus’ first experience seeing horses, glamping ...
Aug 08, 2020•1 hr 22 min
In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about taking a nap to make up for lost sleep, ways to consume more calories beside protein powders, advice for someone who used to be chubby and is now scared to put on weight due to body dysmorphia, and whether it is possible to start a fitness career as a side hustle. Are there any other feeder leagues that can take on the big dogs? (5:40) Everything is politized in 2020. (13:15) The real estate market doesn...
Aug 07, 2020•1 hr 9 min
In this episode, Sal, Adam & Justin discuss how training like an athlete not only improves your movement and performance but can help you build a better body. That time Sal built muscle in his biceps through a different type of stimulus. (2:51) Mind Pump Realizations: It’s not just resistance training that builds muscle. (5:19) Translating athletic movements to build a body that can do more functional things. (8:09) How you can fool yourself into a lull that you have this great fitness level...
Aug 06, 2020•52 min
In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about making muscle gains at 40, push, pull, and leg routines, thoughts on the statement “you can’t judge someone’s health by looking at them,” and how they set up the QUAH episodes. Sal’s “euphoric” concoction. (6:35) The eerie cult classic that is relevant today. (9:59) Trump “flexing” to make TikTok an American company? (13:45) Sports are back on the table, but are people watching? (15:50) The common chemic...
Aug 05, 2020•1 hr 15 min
In this episode, Sal, Adam & Justin discuss the causes and how to overcome yo-yo dieting for permanent fat loss. 1350: How to Stop Yo-Yo Dieting for Permanent Fat Loss The problem and unintended consequences of “yo-yo” dieting. (3:13) How did the term “yo-yo” dieting get coined? (8:04) The psychology leading into “yo-yo” dieting. (9:16) Step #1: Work on the WHY first, not the how. (12:50) Step #2: The bigger and more extreme the change, the bigger the potential reversal in the opposite direc...
Aug 03, 2020•53 min
In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about recommended supplements to reduce inflammation, the importance of carbs post-workout for muscle growth, the pros and cons of the touch n go deadlift vs. the reset deadlift and thoughts on refeeds when dieting. Dealing with hair loss. (4:47) Kodak, a great example of crony capitalism. (12:40) Sal’s hair secret revealed. (15:43) Italians love fountains. (19:48) The major takeaways from Big Tech’s antitrust...
Aug 01, 2020•1 hr 9 min
In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about changing lifting tempo every time you phase into a new workout regimen, the benefit of doing cardio before or after lifts, eating vegetables or focusing only on calorie-dense foods when bulking and the best traits that gave each of them the most success in personal training. Toilet etiquette. (4:33) Will the MLB turn a blind eye to get ratings? (13:15) Mind Pump’s favorite ways to workout when time is li...
Jul 31, 2020•1 hr 9 min
In this episode, Sal, Adam & Justin discuss how to modify your gym workout so it can be performed at home. Why the at-home option is here to stay. (3:35) How Mind Pump got started working out, their experiences in the gym setting & MORE. (6:50) A lot of equipment does not equal great results. (14:55) Mind Pump Realizations: Proper programming is more important than the equipment itself. (20:58) The biggest challenge for the average gym-goer. (23:25) How to replace cable machine exercises...
Jul 30, 2020•53 min
In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about the best way to prime the legs before performing leg workouts, the argument that diets high in glycemic variability are quite detrimental when it comes to burning body fat, how to phase endurance-based workouts with proper programming of resistance training, and hard compromises they have had to make. Justin’s weekend with the in-laws. (6:30) Astaxanthin, the secret antioxidant to protect your skin from ...
Jul 29, 2020•1 hr 5 min
In this episode, Sal, Adam & Justin discuss the importance of sleep and ways to optimize it for faster muscle gain and fat loss. How humans are pretty good at getting by with little sleep. (1:55) Mind Pump Realizations: You want to make gains you MUST prioritize sleep. (5:27) Why your lack of sleep is sending the WRONG stress signals to your body. (12:25) 6 Ways to Optimize Sleep for Faster Muscle Gain and Fat Loss. (19:54) #1 – Get sunlight during the day. (22:13) #2 – Turn off or dramatica...
Jul 27, 2020•46 min
In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about how body type affects how to work out, if you are better off with the natural sugar and calories in the regular soft drink or the artificial sweeteners in a diet one, how to approach a friend or family member when you can clearly see their health declining or weight getting out of hand, and lessons they have had to learn twice. Nurse slang is a real thing. (4:17) Sal’s post-workout concoction. (8:15) Min...
Jul 25, 2020•1 hr 12 min
Low Protein & Longevity, the Benefit of Compound Lift Variations, How to Fix an Anterior Tilt & More This coin shortage debate is NOT over! (4:35) The lost skill of running. (10:13) The toy industry crumbling due to the lack of summer blockbusters. (14:43) How the gaming industry is catering to virtual parties and hangouts. (16:59) Mind Pump’s favorite childhood toys based on movies. (18:47) Micro schooling, the future of education. (22:26) Vuori, smashing the athleisure wear market. (30...
Jul 24, 2020•1 hr 11 min
In this episode, Sal, Adam & Justin discuss four mistakes that hardgainers make that are preventing gains. What is a hardgainer? (4:21) Why this is NOT just a male problem. (6:55) The top 4 training mistakes hardgainers make while working out. (9:23) #1 – Chasing the “pump.” (11:07) #2 – Relying on machines. (18:30) #3 – Falling in love with a phase or rep range. (28:44) #4 – Following a body part split routine. (40:15) The MAPS muscle-building philosophy. (56:01) Related Links/Products Ment...
Jul 23, 2020•58 min
In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about favorite landmine attachment exercises, when supersets are appropriate to add to your workouts, 90s era fitness trends they wish were still around, and sending kids back to school in this age of COVID. Adam is a BIG golf guy now. (4:27) Old school father’s expectations, resentment towards your partner & MORE. (7:52) Mind Pump Weekend Update. (13:40) Conspiracy theorists' heads are exploding! (19:15) ...
Jul 22, 2020•1 hr 14 min
In this episode, Sal, Adam & Justin talk with Ben & Jessa Greenfield on the subjects of parenthood, home schooling and much more. How Ben’s hitting his muscle-building potential. (4:04) The paradoxical effect of what/when you eat on your gut for elite athletes. (9:10) Jessa’s famous sourdough bread. (12:20) The Greenfield’s are NOT helicopter parents. (13:10) Ben’s definition of attachment theory, how the way you are raised affects your relationships & MORE. (15:44) The importance of...
Jul 20, 2020•1 hr 27 min
In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about improving pull-ups, how to keep bicep training fun and interesting, best workout tips for using resistance bands, and suggestions for building bone health & strength. Introducing Mind Pump’s newest sponsor, Public Goods. (5:22) The beauty of the gig economy. (13:08) The comradery in the gym setting. (20:50) Are black market gyms on the rise? (26:38) Magic Spoon, the best post-workout meal! (29:54) Mi...
Jul 18, 2020•1 hr 17 min
In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about tips and strategies for weak point improvement, the reason to add box squats into a program if the overall goal is improving leg definition and size, how to begin cutting sugar from your diet, and how to build up your maintenance calories if you’re already well accustomed to weight lifting and to want to lose fat. The UFC cashing in, all things interesting about Dubai & MORE. (5:29) Sal vs the large ...
Jul 17, 2020•1 hr 7 min
In this episode, Sal, Adam & Justin discuss what can be done to grow stubborn legs. Why your legs aren’t growing. (3:29) Why you WANT your legs to grow. (5:41) The intimidation factor of the equipment. (7:45) #1 – Not all exercises are created equal. (9:44) #2 – Not taking your body through PROPER full range of motion. (17:00) #3 – Not working out frequently enough. (24:22) #4 –You are NOT eating enough! (30:00) #5 –Not giving your body the proper recovery. (37:49) Related Links/Products Men...
Jul 16, 2020•46 min
In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about the best moves for building bicep and tricep size and strength, whether you can make gains on a 3 day a week workout schedule, the benefits of the Jefferson deadlift, and what they wanted to be when they grew up. What a great time for conspiracy theorists. (3:55) Breaking down UFC 251. (18:35) The HUGE backlash surrounding Goya Foods. (24:42) The Washington Redskins are officially changing their name. (2...
Jul 15, 2020•1 hr 13 min
