In this episode of Quah, sponsored by Organifi (organifi.com/mindpump, code "mindpump" for 20% off), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about the workouts or exercises that are appropriate for weight vests, how to prep for a night of drinking alcohol, the chance of having a broken metabolism, and if priming can limit muscle growth. Adam recommends City on the Hill on Prime video. Meme-worthy actors of the past and current generations, actors that are known as assholes & MORE. ...
Jul 03, 2019•1 hr 30 min
In this episode, Sal, Adam and Justin speak with Jordan Syatt. Jordan has a very solid fitness background, training at the renowned Westside Barbell and then spending several years traveling the world with advertising and marketing guru Gary Vaynerchuk, aka Gary Vee, as his personal trainer. Working daily with Gary allowed him to glean a wealth of knowledge on how to build a successful online business, what to do as well as what NOT to do. In this episode Jordan shares what he has learned over t...
Jul 01, 2019•1 hr 29 min
In this episode of Quah, sponsored by Organifi (organifi.com/mindpump, code "mindpump" for 20% off), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about tracking food intake vs. intuitively eating to cut or bulk, the pros & cons of protective gear such as knee wraps or sleeves, what to do about mental blocks when attempting to lift a heavy weight and how to deal with depression. Mind Pump out of the office: Adam’s ‘Baby Wedding’, Justin heads to Palm Desert and Sal to visit Yellowstone. ...
Jun 29, 2019•1 hr 11 min
In this episode of Quah, sponsored by MAPS Fitness Products (www.mapsfitnessproducts.com), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about how to know if you are experiencing inflammation, the best routines for squats and deadlifts, advice for moms worried about sagging tummy skin, Mind Pump's plan for evolving the podcast in the future. Mind Pump’s thoughts on energy drink brands, supplements and what they “claim” to do. (4:40) Should a dress code be required at schools or not? The guys...
Jun 28, 2019•1 hr 12 min
Ep. 1062: Get Strong... Look Better Naked How strongman training can benefit YOU. (1:58) The differences between strength that is usable in the real world vs. the kind of strength that is not applicable. (3:41) The ‘novel’ strongman exercises that people don’t do anymore. Why not all exercises are created equal. (9:30) The misconceptions surrounding these exercises. Why the only way to grow is to change. (20:33) MAPS Strong break down, The phases involved, equipment needed, work sessions & M...
Jun 27, 2019•46 min
In this episode of Quah, sponsored by Organifi (organifi.com/mindpump, code "mindpump" for 20% off), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about using wall-sits to rehab an injury or fix an imbalance, why hunger goes up after a MAPS Anabolic foundational workout, slow controlled repetitions vs using some momentum for muscle growth, and the pros and cons of rucking or weighted backpack walking. Hear how Sal applies the ‘sober test’ to the guys. (5:05) The ‘supergroup’ is back together...
Jun 26, 2019•1 hr 15 min
In this episode, Sal, Adam, and Justin speak with Stephanie Greunke of the Whole Mamas Podcast about health and nutrition pre, mid and post pregnancy. Why she created the Whole Mamas Club? (2:40) The misinformation surrounding pregnancy in our current culture. (5:21) How we are NOT eating in a way that is optimal for our health and fertility. (7:52) What are the common nutrition issues, she sees, with women NOT able to get pregnant? (10:14) What foods support healthy pre-conception pregnancy and...
Jun 24, 2019•1 hr 25 min
In this episode of Quah, sponsored by Organifi (organifi.com/mindpump, code "mindpump" for 20% off), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about tips for eating healthy at restaurants, balancing training and being a great dad, living up to the image fans have of them and the sport they wished they had played. Sal is ‘well dressed’, thank you Vuroi. (4:07) What is Mind Pump’s ‘bread and butter’ when it comes to training? + The power of being comfortable in your own skin. (7:54) How Ju...
Jun 22, 2019•1 hr 19 min
In this episode of Quah, sponsored by MAPS Fitness Products (www.mapsfitnessproducts.com), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about the best rest time in between sets for building muscle, what to do if you wake up with a kink in your neck or sore shoulders, how to tell whether a study is BS or not, and if the NBA should implement measures to limit injuries like Kevin Durant's and Klay Thompson's at the end of the season. Mind Pump tells all! Old and current significant others bewa...
Jun 21, 2019•1 hr 28 min
In this episode of Mind Pump, Sal, Adam and Justin discuss strength... what it is, why it's important and how to build it. Why is strength an important thing? (1:20) The different types of strength. (4:22) What does it mean to be STRONG? (8:24) The importance of the central nervous system to maximize strength and skill. (13:37) Ways to get STRONGER. (24:16) Doing the RIGHT exercises to get stronger. (30:03) How mobility gets confused with flexibility. (37:45) The proper diet for strength. (39:30...
Jun 20, 2019•49 min
In this episode of Quah, sponsored by Organifi (organifi.com/mindpump, code "mindpump" for 20% off), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about which builds more strength and muscle... locking out reps or keeping some flex to keep tension on the muscles, the importance of the mind-muscle connection for hypertrophy, the benefits of lifting unwieldy items like heavy bags or heavy slam balls compared to traditional barbells, and doing daily work on a muscle group to help with developme...
Jun 19, 2019•1 hr 26 min
In this episode, Sal, Adam, and Justin talk with Krista Williams & Lindsey Simcik of the Almost 30 podcast. The story of Almost 30: Live on tour. (2:26) What have they learned in the space since coming in? (7:39) Growing pains of scaling a business. (11:16) What have been ‘pivotal’ moments in their business? (13:15) Social media do’s and don'ts to stay authentic to your brand. (15:30) What are the biggest mistakes they have made in their business? (26:48) Why you shouldn’t ‘pick up the brick...
Jun 17, 2019•1 hr 26 min
In this episode of Quah, sponsored by Organifi (organifi.com/mindpump, code "mindpump" for 20% off), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about BCAAs and whether they are necessary when eating a high protein diet, the impact a weight belt has on lower back health, whether kids need to snack constantly and advice to a new trainer as they start their health and fitness career. Adam & Catrina’s MASSIVE upcoming baby shower, wedding talk, the need to have a party for everything, bei...
Jun 15, 2019•1 hr 46 min
In this episode of Quah, sponsored by MAPS Fitness Products (www.mapsfitnessproducts.com), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about influencers and bodybuilders who use body part splits instead of whole body workouts, the best way to stop bingeing, how alcohol affects workouts, and if they would ever do a powerlifting competition. Mind Pump: Preparing you for the end of the world. (5:07) Mind Pump’s newest sponsor providing the audience their BEST night's sleep, ChiliPad. (10:17) ...
Jun 14, 2019•1 hr 44 min
In this episode, Sal, Adam and Justin talk about fasting, what it is, how it has become mainstream, the benefits of fasting, the downsides of fasting and in particular how fasting may, in fact, be contributing to accumulating excess body fat. How fasting has become the new “diet”. (2:35) The evolution of fasting + the different types of ‘fasts’. (4:39) The benefits of going without food. (11:10) Why fasting may be making you fat. (31:55) Mind Pump Recommends: Who is fasting FOR? How LONG should ...
Jun 13, 2019•1 hr 4 min
In this episode of Quah, sponsored by Organifi (organifi.com/mindpump, code "mindpump" for 20% off), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about the benefits of one rep maxes, frequent small meals vs infrequent large meals, what it means to be strong beyond just the physical component, and how to find your purpose in life. Recap of the live event in Manhattan Beach, competitive team time, getting caught in a vortex & MORE. (6:30) How Four Sigmatic is crushing it! (19:11) Public o...
Jun 12, 2019•1 hr 32 min
In this episode, Sal, Adam and Justin talk with New York Times bestselling author or The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck and Everything is F*cked . The receding threshold of pain and discomfort. (3:34) You say you value something, but your actions tell a different story. (6:42) Why he wrote a ‘pessimistic’ self help book. (9:35) The paradox of choice. (14:21) The importance of ‘god value’. (19:15) Why are we becoming less religious? (24:55) The better things get, the more ridiculous the things w...
Jun 10, 2019•1 hr 38 min
In this episode of Quah, sponsored by Organifi (organifi.com/mindpump, code "mindpump" for 20% off), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about training intuitively vs. sticking 100% to a plan, training with suspension training systems, what to do if one side is engaging more than the other during compound exercises, and if all muscle is created equal. How Sal has dethroned Justin for the most awkward handshake ever. (4:19) Oakland, California, decriminalizes magic mushrooms and pey...
Jun 08, 2019•1 hr 20 min
In this episode of Quah, sponsored by MAPS Fitness Products (www.mapsfitnessproducts.com), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about the biggest difference between Prime and Prime Pro, how to get through the times you can’t access a lot of clean calories, making sure stretching doesn’t impede muscle growth, and how to best utilize 30 minute sessions as a trainer. Suns out, legs out! The guys are starting to rock their Vuori shorts. (4:39) Rolex giant Watches of Switzerland begins L...
Jun 07, 2019•1 hr 21 min
In this episode, Sal, Adam and Justin break down what it takes to build a competition level body and what to keep in mind when deciding whether to compete or not. What is the definition of a competitor? What does a competition body look like? (3:06) The key attributes of a competitor. (7:39) Should competing be called a ‘sport’? (15:43) The pros and value of competition. (19:08) The dark side of competing. (34:27) Creating the avatar of the person who SHOULD compete. (1:04:58) People Mentioned O...
Jun 06, 2019•1 hr 10 min
In this episode of Quah, sponsored by Organifi (organifi.com/mindpump, code "mindpump" for 20% off), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about the kettlebell versions of Olympic lifts, a good way to strengthen bones, what to do when you get to the gym but don't feel like lifting, and what they would eat if they could eat anything with no consequence. Should CBD be regulated? The recent FDA public hearing, companies like NED doing things the RIGHT way & MORE. (5:17) 16-year-old ...
Jun 05, 2019•1 hr 21 min
In this episode, Sal, Adam and Justin speak with Dr. Jolene Brighten, author of Beyond the Pill. Dr. Brighten is a leading expert in women's medicine and covers a number of topics in a fun and engaging way that not only affect women but the men in their lives as well. How many women are using birth control? (3:30) What symptoms are women being prescribed birth control for? (4:20) Have we been misled when it comes to the pill? (6:30) The impact of mate selection and the pill. (8:45) Is there a co...
Jun 03, 2019•1 hr 50 min
In this episode of Quah, sponsored by Organifi (organifi.com/mindpump, code "mindpump" for 20% off), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about training clients to do pull-ups vs lat pulldowns, the difference between training volume and training intensity, how to deal with cravings, and the benefits of DEXA scans. Sal goes to Supercuts once again. (3:51) Justin stirring the pot with his latest post on Jillian Michaels ‘kettlebell’ swing. (5:35) How to GROW your arms using compound l...
Jun 01, 2019•1 hr 20 min
In this episode of Quah, sponsored by MAPS Fitness Products (www.mapsfitnessproducts.com), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about speeding up metabolism by eating more calories and still doing cardio, training ability to recover and increase work capacity, essentials for a home gym, and lifting heavy after getting a deep tissue massage. Dr. Dre and Mac Cheese in the house! (3:45) How Seed tests their probiotics with a machine that acts like your gut! (5:40) Mind Pump ‘pop cultur...
May 31, 2019•1 hr 29 min
In this episode Sal, Adam and Justin break down High Intensity Interval Training (HIIT), the negatives, the positives and how to do it properly. The confusion and misconceptions around HIIT (High-intensity interval training). (2:43) Demystifying the ‘aura’ around HIIT. Who is it for? Not for? (11:45) What are the risks involved with HIIT? (14:05) When would you program HIIT for a client? Yourself? (22:54) Do you lose less muscle doing HIIT vs. traditional cardio? (30:20) The benefits of HIIT. (3...
May 30, 2019•52 min
In this episode of Quah, sponsored by Organifi (organifi.com/mindpump, code "mindpump" for 20% off), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about the benefits of squatting below parallel, the biggest myths in fitness, at-home fitness programs such as Beachbody, and strategies for behavior change. How the guys are finally at their ‘nostalgia’ age for marketers. (3:17) How to balance your ‘Yin/yang’ using the elixirs from Four Sigmatic. (5:19) The importance of having integrity and teac...
May 29, 2019•1 hr 37 min
In this episode, Sal, Adam and Justin talk with Jamal Liggin, trainer of top-tier pro athletes and entertainment celebrities. How Marshawn Lynch ‘rubbed’ Adam the wrong way. (2:12) Why Jamal knew he was a trainer before he even knew he was a coach. (5:17) Where does his incredible drive and work ethic come from? (16:50) How he applies what he sees to incorporate into his client’s workouts. (20:10) Why it’s not about being the fastest guy anymore but maintaining the speed. (22:55) What are the bi...
May 27, 2019•1 hr 33 min
In this episode of Quah, sponsored by Organifi (organifi.com/mindpump, code "mindpump" for 20% off), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about the best way to gain muscle and stay lean, the best way to warm up for weight training when you are pressed for time, specific exercises that help your squat, and overtraining and stomach issues. Adam ‘grills up’ the Ultimate BBQ Bundle from Butcher Box using his new Traeger + how ‘protein rice’ is sweeping the nation using Kettle & Fire...
May 25, 2019•1 hr 24 min
In this episode of Quah, sponsored by MAPS Fitness Products (www.mapsfitnessproducts.com), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about how to get rid of love handles and a stomach pooch, the best exercises for athletics, the causes of Roid Rage, and dating advice for their sons. Mind Pump claims their favorite Skinny Dipped almond flavors. (3:15) Getting food with Justin is a recipe for disaster. (7:04) ‘Beers with the Boys’ (pre-Quah) at the next Mind Pump Live event. (9:40) Who cau...
May 24, 2019•1 hr 29 min
In this episode, Sal, Adam & Justin discuss a recent study on ultra-processed foods that have confirmed what they have long-suggested on the show, that calories are not just calories and that food quality matters. How the problem with most studies done on diet is they are done in an observational manner. (2:47) Ultra-processed foods make us eat more, and it’s not about their nutritional makeup: study. (4:50) What is the definition of ultra-processed food? (7:50) The benefits of processed foo...
May 23, 2019•1 hr 5 min
