n this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about the best way to measure body fat percentage, the best way to train a child in the gym, what is keeping trainers and coaches from seeing their clientele and business flourish, and the scariest experience they had when working in a gym. How Sal and Adam are aging in dog years. (5:32) Adam shares the results from his latest ‘Men’s Health’ test from Everly Well + Sal breaks the numbers down. (7:50) Do dads re...
Sep 25, 2019•1 hr 37 min
In this episode, Sal, Adam and Justin speak with Dr. Jolene Brighten about what constitutes a normal and healthy menstrual cycle. If you are a woman or know one, this is a must-listen episode. How coffee can heal the brain. She shares the time she got knocked out! (4:35) Does she get into it with any other doctors because of her extensive knowledge? (7:35) How does the menstrual cycle work? The 4 phases explained in detail. (12:03) What should you feel during that pre-menstrual period? (19:40) W...
Sep 23, 2019•1 hr 34 min
In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about training arms every day to force them to grow, the single exercise with the biggest corrective benefit for the general population, how to overcome the “I’ll just start tomorrow” mentality, and behind the scenes on making a podcast. Game-changing inventions and the creators who are now forgotten. (5:21) The origins of the word's ‘shit’ and ‘crap’. [9:15] Why MIIR’s version of the ‘can koozie’ is a no-brai...
Sep 21, 2019•1 hr 16 min
In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about the best strategy to lose body fat and build muscle mass, the weight training that endurance athletes should focus on, the value of heart rate variability, and what to do if you are in a slump. The random hour with Mind Pump. (4:45) The challenges of gamifying fitness. (7:43) The power of your brain and losing weight in the process?? Just ask a grandmaster chess player. (15:14) Recapping Justin coaching ...
Sep 20, 2019•1 hr 33 min
In this episode, Sal, Adam & Justin discuss everything you need to know to build and shape an impressive chest (Plus a workout!). The function of the pec and its insertion points explained. (3:10) The volume and load recommendations to build an impressive chest. (13:38) The importance of developing a strong back when learning the bench press. (22:53) The significance of priming before you perform any chest exercise. (33:21) The MUST do/MOST effective exercises to build your chest. Barbell Be...
Sep 19, 2019•1 hr 2 min
In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about how and when should one use “cheat” reps, how to adapt workouts to fit a physical job, avoiding sex or masturbation at least 5 days before a competition to keep testosterone high, and whether regular chiropractic adjustments help with improving mobility. Adam and family take an unplanned trip to their favorite spot. (6:06) Sal and Jessica take a hike to the Pinnacles. (9:02) Catrina outfitting her compan...
Sep 18, 2019•1 hr 7 min
In this episode, Sal, Adam & Justin interview Dan "Nitro" Clark of American Gladiators fame. TV Host, Life Coach, Speaker, Former American Gladiator, NFL Alumni. What made a kid from ‘The OC’ come to San Jose? (3:15) HIs introduction to steroids. (7:30) How he found ways to become bigger, faster, stronger on the outside after a tragic event in his early life. (10:23) Finding the beauty in your scars. (12:37) ‘The beautiful dream’ of how he became “Nitro” on American Gladiators. (15:00) Why y...
Sep 16, 2019•1 hr 10 min
In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about easy ways to spot a bad personal trainer, asking for a spot when you want to lift heavy, which of the 3 powerlifting lifts were the most difficult and easy, and how their fitness careers began. Mind Pump’s newest partner, Caldera Labs, and the importance of what you put on your skin. (4:05) Beauty products are NO JOKE! (11:00) What’s the deal with people that buy old cop cars and taxi cabs?? (13:09) Adam...
Sep 14, 2019•1 hr 46 min
In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about the best pre-workout for someone who has a caffeine tolerance, how to make the most of your rest time during a workout, what to do (or not do) when you get bored with training, and whether macros should change during a deload week. A good old fashioned ‘pure’ push. The benefits of coffee berry extract that can be found in Organifi products. (4:24) Have there been things that their kids have picked up fro...
Sep 13, 2019•1 hr 15 min
In this episode, Sal, Adam, and Justin go into detail how to build amazing shoulders. Shoulders: The MOST prized body part. (2:14) Why do modern humans have such mobile shoulder joints? (3:31) How whatever you don’t do, you don’t stay connected to: The importance of having a ‘functional’ shoulder girdle. (6:28) Why are the shoulders such a ‘valued’ focal point for men and women? (18:56) The different parts of the shoulder, what they are responsible for and what you may be neglecting. (20:38) Why...
Sep 12, 2019•55 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 relationship between strength and endurance, go-to exercises for working the serratus, whether drinking “naturally flavored” seltzer water or sparkling water is any better than drinking diet soda, and the importance of having hobbies that aren’t fitness or health-related and where to start if you don’t have any. Why if you don’t have the...
Sep 11, 2019•1 hr 12 min
In this episode, Sal, Adam and Justin speak with Tommy Caldwell, star of Netflix's The Dawn Wall . Tommy has had an amazing life filled with adventure and danger from the time he was a small child. Held hostage by rebels in Kyrgyzstan, overcoming a potentially career-ending accident and scaling the Dawn Wall of El Capitan are just of few of the stories he tells in this fascinating interview. How rock climbers are their own filmmakers. (4:40) What has been the impact of Dawn Wall? (8:20) Finding ...
Sep 09, 2019•1 hr 19 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 improving deadlifts, whether practicing a healthy lifestyle improves your sex life, whether diet breaks are necessary for body composition changes, and most awkward moments with clients. How Organifi ‘Glow’ can be beneficial for your skin. (3:13) Adam living the FULL ‘dad life’. (5:54) How your children will BREAK your heart. (10:50...
Sep 07, 2019•1 hr 9 min
In this episode of Quah, sponsored by MAPS Fitness Products (www.mapsfitnessproducts.com), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about how to train after a poor night of sleep, the benefits of simple and complex carbohydrates, whether someone who has suffered from an eating disorder should compete in bodybuilding, and fitness influencers who should go away. Who is the most impulsive buyer at Mind Pump? (4:58) That one time the guys at Mind Pump got hustled. (10:00) Skinny Dipped almo...
Sep 06, 2019•1 hr 16 min
In this episode, Sal, Adam and Justin detail how to get started with weight training, whether it is for yourself, a loved one, or a client. What is resistance training? (3:05) How does the body burn fat? (4:40) How does one understand what goes into their caloric maintenance? (7:20) Making the case that resistance training is the SUPERIOR form of exercise. (11:30) The 6 basic types of human movements the average person should do to reap the benefits of resistance training. (21:35) #1 – Picking t...
Sep 05, 2019•1 hr 1 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 adding cycling to a training regimen to help grow legs, whether being too dedicated to training and nutrition can actually impede progress, changing where you place compound lifts in your workout, and who would do best competing in American Ninja Warrior. Mind Pump Weekend Update: Adam and Catrina take Maximus on their first family vacation....
Sep 04, 2019•1 hr 8 min
In this episode, Sal, Adam and Justin have an honest and heartfelt conversation with Doug Bopst. Incarcerated at 20, Doug has since been able to overcome self-destructive behavior and self-doubt by taking ownership of his life. How Doug reached out to Mind Pump. (2:42) “How I used drugs to escape my own life.” (4:25) What was his relationship like with his parents and siblings growing up? (8:54) The moment he knew he was going to be dead or rot in jail. (11:06) The first time he felt someone gav...
Sep 02, 2019•1 hr 5 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 cycle between cutting and bulking, the unseen benefits of the farmer’s walk, powder-based meal replacement shakes, and maintaining a healthy relationship with money Sal shares his love for ‘simple’ candy. (5:40) The importance of staying hydrated and the value of having a ‘vessel’ (like the new MIIR flasks) to carry around wi...
Aug 31, 2019•1 hr 34 min
In this episode of Quah, sponsored by MAPS Fitness Products (www.mapsfitnessproducts.com), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about whether simple yoga at home a few times a week is a good mobility plan, how to adjust a client’s macros when they are consistently non-compliant, how to train clients who do not work out on their own, and professions they value but could never do. Why Dave Chappelle may be the greatest comedian of our generation. (4:50) Mind Pump addressing the contro...
Aug 30, 2019•1 hr 20 min
In this episode, Sal, Adam and Justin discuss the benefits and pitfalls of veganism. Is the vegan diet causing malnutrition in advanced nations? (3:50) The history and origins of the vegan diet. (5:55) The importance of NOT subscribing to a particular diet. (8:21) Things to consider before going vegan. (11:13) Who benefits from this influx of vegan propaganda? (16:15) What’s BEST for the environment is what is BEST for ourselves. (21:37) The health benefits of veganism. (25:15) How these diets a...
Aug 29, 2019•54 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 Whole30, whether vegetables and fruits carry equal weight when it comes to nutritional necessity, how to best spend an hour with high school weightlifters, and whether microwaves are safe or not. Adam bringing back more fashion trends. (7:06) #MindPumpKitchen has officially launched!! (10:20) Sal and Justin recap their evening out with Chris...
Aug 28, 2019•1 hr 17 min
In this episode, Sal, Adam & Justin break down what it takes to be a successful obstacle course racer and how to best train for a race. The phenomena that is obstacle course racing (OCR): The history, origins, how it became popular, the value & MORE. (2:49) How the struggle gives us meaning. (9:00) What it takes to be a successful obstacle course racer. (13:30) You MUST have endurance/stamina. (14:25) The importance of having mental toughness/grit. (17:27) How your grip connects you to e...
Aug 26, 2019•59 min
1104: How to Improve Grip Strength, Training After 40, the Importance of Getting Sweaty When Working Out & MORE John Romano and Rich Gaspari invade Mind Pump HQ. (4:43) How Mark Bell has won Adam over. (6:13) Mind Pump gets a supplement offer from who??!! (7:35) Is cocaine now legal in Mexico?? (15:35) Virtue signaling at its finest when it comes to pollution and the environment. (19:33) Is there a natural painkiller in your saliva?? (23:28) Mind Pump Recommends Wayward Pines on Hulu and Min...
Aug 24, 2019•1 hr 18 min
In this episode of Quah, sponsored by MAPS Fitness Products (www.mapsfitnessproducts.com), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about the benefits or gains from conventional deadlifts vs sumo deadlifts, as well as high bar squats vs low bar squats, whether 3-5 minutes of rest is necessary for strength, the use of artificial colors and flavors in food and supplements and their bucket list items. The massive infusion of investor capital by Vuori. The importance of laying down the foun...
Aug 23, 2019•1 hr 25 min
In this episode, Sal, Adam and Justin compile a list of the top 3 or 4 exercises for every body part. What adaptation do you desire? The hierarchy of exercises for each major body part, the rules to determine them, falling into the ‘boredom’ trap & MORE. (1:58) The MOST effective GENERAL exercises for developing strength, function, and aesthetics for each major body part. (14:20) #1 – The Chest . (15:02) #2 – The Back . (24:49) #3 – The Shoulders . (36:50) #4 – The Traps . (44:30) #5 – The “...
Aug 22, 2019•1 hr 17 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 favorite row variations for strength and hypertrophy, characteristics or qualities that separate people who adhere to their fitness goals and health behaviors compared to those who don’t, the best investments to make to “sleep hack” on a budget, and influencers promoting an "all in" diet approach. Sal recaps his grandfather's 88th birthday: ...
Aug 21, 2019•1 hr 23 min
In this episode, Sal, Adam and Justin go over seven steps that will help you pick the best workout based on your experience, goals and available equipment. What workout is best for me?? Mind Pump directs the masses in the RIGHT direction with 7 steps to consider. (3:22) #1 - What is your CURRENT experience and what are you doing NOW? (4:55) #2 – Understanding your own SPECIFIC goals. (14:47) #3 – Being ‘mobility’ minded. (20:48) #4 – How many days a week you can REALISTICALLY commit to the gym F...
Aug 19, 2019•57 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 approach to transitioning from macro counting to unconscious competence with respect to eating, competitors & influencers coming out about binge eating and gaining excessive weight, engineered plant based meats, and programming for people with health issues such as Rheumatoid Arthritis and Fibromyalgia. The guys talk all things ...
Aug 17, 2019•1 hr 17 min
In this episode of Quah, sponsored by MAPS Fitness Products (www.mapsfitnessproducts.com), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about how to use chains in the gym, whether strength training can be the solution to many of the ailments that often accompany aging, the benefit of stretching before or after lifting heavy, and the value of minimalist shoes for someone trying to correct mobility issues in ankles and hips. Why we don’t actually WANT everything. The wisdom of spiritual teach...
Aug 16, 2019•1 hr 18 min
With so many popular diets, how do you choose the best one for you? In this episode, Sal, Adam and Justin review four of the most popular and who should do which. The many ways to approach nutrition + how to determine what diet is best for you? (2:08) #1 - The Paleo Diet: The origins, science behind it, pros and cons & MORE. (4:32) #2 – The Ketogenic Diet: The origins, science behind it, pros and cons & MORE. (14:45) #3 – The Carnivore Diet: How did it become popular, pros and cons &...
Aug 15, 2019•55 min
