In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about the difference between training with bands or cables, the best weighted exercises for building abs, why the “compete and cheat” mentality with food is so common among bodybuilding athletes, and how to go after and achieve personal fitness goals while maintaining a healthy social life. The excitement Adam and Catrina get to watch a full movie now. (5:50) Updates from Adam on Week 2 of MAPS Powerlift: The ...
Nov 06, 2019•1 hr 18 min
In this episode, Sal, Adam and Justin speak with best selling author, Ryan Holiday. How Ryan was talking about ‘fake news’ before it was cool. (2:30) The concept of ‘yellow journalism’. (7:45) Why the more polarizing information we get, the more likely we are to react to it. (9:28) How you get what you pay for and the importance of long-form conversations. (12:15) What is the most alarming trend he sees? (15:42) The significance of digital wellness: How to use technology and NOT be controlled by...
Nov 04, 2019•1 hr 23 min
In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about whether macros really count, the hierarchy for adjusting variables in your training, dealing with people in the industry who preach their diet or workout is the best one, and tactics for keeping your wife on your side. Mind Pump gets weird after the supplement stack Sal creates. (5:11) Four Sigmatic coffee is en Fuego! (6:09) The Andrews household loses another chicken. (9:12) The guys talk scary movies ...
Nov 02, 2019•1 hr 13 min
In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about the differences between beginner, intermediate and advanced lifters, the overhead press vs. push press, training a muscle group that is still sore from the previous workout, and processed vs non-processed foods. Why is Adam walking funny? (3:53) Coach Eugene Teo likes to stir the pot: Challenging the hierarchy of exercises. (7:06) Was Jeffrey Epstein murdered?! Kevin Spacey’s accuser dies?! What is going...
Nov 01, 2019•1 hr 17 min
In this episode, Sal, Adam and Justin discuss the benefits of adding powerlifting training to improve strength, muscle gain and fat loss. The importance of focusing on strength and performance vs being body image-centric. (2:32) What is competitive powerlifting? (8:36) The carry over the 3 Big Lifts have on your routine, body & MORE. (12:06) The concept of maximal strength explained. (16:06) The differences between powerlifting style training vs standard resistance training. (17:50) The spea...
Oct 31, 2019•50 min
In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about trying to put on muscle but struggling with eating extra calories, what to do when you hit a body weight plateau, whether the eccentric part of a rep is the most effective part of the rep, and what their training looks like for sports or competitions if they were to train their 18 year old selves. Not your typical priests: The guys recap their trip to Santa Barbara to interview Bishop Barron, Round 2. (5...
Oct 30, 2019•1 hr 26 min
In this episode, Sal, Adam and Justin talk with Mark "Smelly" Bell. The unlikely sports Mark did when he was younger. (1:57) How being wealthy is just as embarrassing as being poor. (5:12) The fine line between how much we push our children. (9:38) How would he define success for his kids? (11:35) The significance of having quality TIME in the Bell household. (12:36) The battle of managing digital wellness in today’s landscape. (15:47) Mark’s take on the vegan movement and the premise behind The...
Oct 28, 2019•1 hr 32 min
In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about daily undulation, keeping your feet and knees straight during a squat or deadlift, how to reduce volume when overtraining, and what a good relationship with food looks like vs. a poor one. Using photobiomodulation for brain disorders?! A new study shines a light. (4:45) We are NOT supposed to play god. The guys discuss the Netflix series Unnatural Selection and just because we can do it, doesn’t mean we ...
Oct 26, 2019•1 hr 9 min
In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about the difference between grass-fed meat and wild game meat, whether the pump promotes more strength or muscle growth long-term, the effect of consistent resistance training on type 1 diabetics, and whether humans are hardwired to be competitive. How Mind Pump has impacted and changed lives. (4:27) Quentin Tarantino gives China the middle finger. (10:33) Sal recaps his trip to LA to hang and podcast with Ma...
Oct 25, 2019•1 hr 17 min
In this episode, Sal, Adam & Justin discuss 8 ways to build strength in the gym. Strength, the foundational physical pursuit. (2:05) The eight most important factors when it comes to resistance training in order to build strength. (5:52) #1 - The importance of establishing good form. (7:42) #2 – Adding progressive resistance. (15:05) #3 – Incorporating free weight exercises into your routine. (20:04) #4 – The importance of incorporating the ‘Big 4”. (25:03) #5 – Sticking to the basics. (31:4...
Oct 24, 2019•56 min
In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about their favorite machines, how to grow traps, exercises or techniques to overcome a plateau and increase the weight you’re able to lift, and one bad habit they are working on. Mind Pump x Nutritional Coaching Institute have partnered up! The importance of effective communication and combating the poor information by ‘Insta’ coaches. (5:20) Sal is down with the thickness! (12:52) The guys recap their extend...
Oct 23, 2019•1 hr 13 min
In this episode, Sal, Adam and Justin speak to Ben Greenfield about unschooling his kids, nootropics, putting on several pounds of muscle in just a few months, The Game Changers documentary, aging and more. Discussing a woman’s proper place in the home. (2:10) Ben’s ultimate pesto recipe from plants in your backyard. (4:52) Unschooling his sons: Free thinking, creating creative workers, identifying what you’re passionate about & MORE. (7:28) The importance of being an example to your kids an...
Oct 21, 2019•1 hr 22 min
In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about incorporating AMRAP and EMOM sets into daily workouts, exercises that work the chest without using shoulders, where or when mobility workouts come into play when getting back in shape, and the best methods for fat loss in 80+-year-olds with limitations. Why Mind Pump does not like their athletes getting involved with politics. (4:51) Don’t tell Americans what to do! (9:04) How Vurori has clothing for all...
Oct 19, 2019•1 hr 14 min
In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about how to lose 50+ pounds, whether you lose muscle mass as you age, the difference doing seated vs standing exercises makes, and organizing the payment side of a personal training business. Adam shares his experience visiting the ‘magical’ place that is Organifi HQ: Good vibes + excellent culture = success. (4:20) Does having a higher IQ mean you're more at risk of developing a mental illness than the rest ...
Oct 18, 2019•1 hr 23 min
In this episode, Sal, Adam and Justin discuss overtraining; what it is, how to identify if you are doing it and how to recover from it. Falling into the trap if some is good then more is better. (2:09) How do you define overtraining and if you are potentially doing it? (5:07) 9 Obvious Signs You are Overtraining: #1 - Frequent injury or chronic pain. (15:10) #2 – Extended muscle soreness. (18:48) #3 – Decreased performance. (25:35) #4 – Insomnia or changes in sleeping patterns. (28:57) #5 – Exce...
Oct 17, 2019•1 hr
In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about the benefits and detriments of squatting every day, whether it is feasible to do a bikini competition in 6 months if overweight and out of shape, thoughts on fitness conventions, and what’s in store for Mind Pump in 2020. The nonsense the guys came up with when they learned about ‘bad’ words. (5:07) The funny things you do as a kid just by watching adults. (10:45) The differences between brewed vs. Insta...
Oct 16, 2019•1 hr 17 min
Interview Nir Eyal Making the case why technology is NOT irresistible. (3:08) What is the definition of distraction and traction? (7:55) Why do we do anything? Understanding the nature of human emotion. (9:06) Technology is the tool: It’s all about how we USE IT. (11:07) The technique of using tech against tech: #1 - Social antibodies. (19:50) Making time for traction: Technique #2. (24:44) Hacking back the external triggers: Technique #3. (26:29) Preventing distraction with packs: Technique #4....
Oct 14, 2019•1 hr 3 min
In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about whether sauna use right after a workout is a good idea, how to improve a weak bench press, the best approach to reverse dieting, and whether it is appropriate to develop a training business outside of the club that is currently providing you with leads and clients. Why do people wear those face masks? (4:12) People have weird fetishes. (6:40) What is the Mind Pump Private Forum and what kind of questions...
Oct 12, 2019•1 hr 15 min
In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about if quad dominance is a real thing and if so, how to overcome it, when carbs are helpful even though they are not essential, their favorite Mind Pump Live event, and how close of a relationship you can develop with a client before you cross the line. Adam’s lack of sleep, and challenges he has been facing and what he has been doing to combat that. (4:55) Mind Pump Recommends ‘The Joker’. (10:55) How there...
Oct 11, 2019•1 hr 16 min
In this episode, Sal, Adam and Justin discuss the challenges of aging and the best form of exercise to combat them. The growing movement of anti-aging/longevity. (2:50) Why being alive is not just about dying. (5:21) At what point is ‘biohacking’ not improving your quality of life? (8:10) Could doctors tell when people are getting ready to go? (10:20) Why exercise benefits your life in MORE ways than just your health. (14:25) What defines a positive quality of life? (16:35) The loss of mobility ...
Oct 10, 2019•1 hr 1 min
In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about integrating cluster sets into MAPS, SARMS, staying healthy during long road trips, and coping mechanisms when dealing with anxiety. How genetics play a larger role than we think when it comes to our physique. Our perception of normal and how your average becomes an average of what you see. (4:35) Adam’s new deep freezer, learning the cadence of his subscriptions like Butcher Box & the difference of q...
Oct 09, 2019•1 hr 31 min
In this episode, Sal, Adam and Justin speak with 4x world champion obstacle course racer Amelia Boone who goes into detail about her 20-year struggle with Anorexia and how she is taking control of this long-term challenge. Her internal struggle with food and timeline leading up to her entering an eating disorder treatment center. (3:30) Why it is so prevalent to talk about your relationship with food. (8:34) How she feels brought to life by a challenge and the triggers that came from it. (9:42) ...
Oct 07, 2019•1 hr 7 min
In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about the barbell hip thrust, the optimal heart rate before performing the next set, The Rock’s cheat meals, and favorite pre and post-workout meals. Want to see the ‘handsome-ish’ gentlemen behind the mics check out the podcasts on YouTube. (3:20) You can’t FAKE authenticity. (6:30) The benefits of turmeric/curcumin to raise testosterone that can be found in Organifi’s Gold Juice. (15:43) Do testosterone boos...
Oct 05, 2019•1 hr 10 min
In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about lifts that help improve the bench, squat and deadlift, the benefit of including power cleans, push presses, high pulls, clean pulls, Pendlay rows, and more into workouts for muscle and strength gains, the danger of injury when working out in freezing temperatures, and private school vs public school. How there is an ideal temperature for the best sleep quality. The game-changing benefits of the ChiliPad....
Oct 04, 2019•1 hr 29 min
In this episode, Sal, Adam and Justin discuss how to build the triceps. How the triceps are the defining characteristic of the arm. (2:38) The anatomy of the triceps: The attachments, myths, function & MORE. (5:10) The 4 MOST important things to FOCUS on when training your triceps. (13:18) What rep ranges do the triceps respond to? (28:38) How to incorporate BFR (Blood Flow Restriction) into your triceps routine. (29:21) What is the ideal set count for the triceps for the week? Frequency of ...
Oct 03, 2019•51 min
In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about training around training around a torn rotator cuff and AC joint sprain, fixing knee pain, how to handle hunger during a fast, and favorite types of gyms. The story behind Arnold’s illegitimate child. (5:58) How the reishi mushroom has antihistamine properties that can aid with allergy/sinus issues. (12:52) Recapping the Mind Pump Live Event with Mike Matthews. (17:30) Adam hooks up Mike Matthews with Vu...
Oct 02, 2019•1 hr 17 min
In this episode, Sal, Adam and Justin talk with Andrew Tarvin all about humor and how to use it a work and beyond. What was his first REAL job? (3:53) The moment he knew he was onto something. (6:40) Stand up with a message: How he became the ‘Corporate Humorist’ at work. (10:03) How did his first stand up set go? (12:38) “Operation Leave Corporate America” and the journey to his TEDx Talk viral moment. (14:55) The BIG differences between what is appropriate on a comedy stage compared to a corpo...
Sep 30, 2019•1 hr 22 min
In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about creating an efficient 30-minute workout when only training a client once a week, whether Intermittent Fasting is ever a good idea when wanting to lose weight, whether melatonin is a safe supplement to cycle on and off, and the “it” factor to be a personal trainer. Mind Pump’s favorite cereals from their childhood. (4:25) Adam visits the beach once again...Highlighting the need to get out of the city. (8:...
Sep 28, 2019•1 hr 18 min
In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about celebrity workouts, whether carbs are essential for muscle building, if you should increase weight on an exercises even if form isn’t 100% with current weight, and their favorite part of being a dad. It’s HOOOTTTT in San Jose and the guys are feeling it. (4:50) Are the guys of Mind Pump big Halloween people?? (7:30) How Sal tricked his daughter into getting sleepy using the Felix Gray glasses once the su...
Sep 27, 2019•1 hr 11 min
In this episode, Sal, Adam and Justin isolate the bicep, it's function, aesthetics and the best way to train it for maximum growth. Why the bicep flex is the universal “check out my muscle”? (2:35) The anatomy of the bicep. (7:44) Why the bicep curl is the easiest exercise to do. (12:20) Ways to train your biceps to respond faster. (14:30) Game-changing moments that altered the way the guys trained their biceps. (16:54) The importance of utilizing full range of motion when training your biceps. ...
Sep 26, 2019•57 min
