In this episode, Sal, Adam & Justin interview their producer, Doug Egge, about his upbringing, life experiences and the journey that led him to partner with them and create Mind Pump. The values and morals that built the foundation. (4:40) Living up to his brother’s standards. (11:30) How he chose to follow the path less likely. (16:00) Reconnecting to his childlike wonder. (20:19) Take yourself out of your comfort zone and DO SOMETHING CRAZY! (21:51) Where does his relationship with money c...
Nov 16, 2020•1 hr 31 min
In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about the best way to get a higher vertical jump, favorite old school lifts that don’t see love anymore, whether the calf muscle is mostly determined by genetics and is not as “trainable” as other muscles, and why female CrossFitters usually have thicker waists. Why Mind Pump has more faith in the Disney+ business model. (4:47) Sal is not winning points with Jessica. (7:42) Justin is a content machine! (14:26)...
Nov 14, 2020•1 hr 8 min
In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about the the difference between practicing a squat vs. performing a squat, how to introduce a fragile 65 year old to strength training, where to draw the line between deciding to improve health naturally through diet, exercise, and sleep or using more unnatural methods like supplements and medication, and whether it is ever a good idea to listen to your appetite when it comes to nutrition. How the Caldera Lab...
Nov 13, 2020•1 hr 7 min
In this episode, Sal, Adam & Justin discuss the popularity of the "dad bod" and how to build a great one. Mind Pump discusses the popularity of the ‘dad bod’ and the stigma behind being ‘jacked’. (4:23) The science behind the ultimate attractive body type. (7:04) What defines a ‘dad bod’? (12:35) The positives of aiming for a ‘dad bod’. (14:40) The mirror versus performance, Mind Pump standards & MORE. (18:12) Why Mind Pump discourages striving for the “magazine look.” (24:17) How to Bui...
Nov 12, 2020•51 min
In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about the best exercises for developing rotational power, programming P.E. for students in online schools, how to properly breathe when lifting, and exercises or foods to help with sperm count & motility. Adam’s snafu with the new nanny. (5:07) Baby Aurelius and Maximus updates. (9:32) How Ned has been Sal’s savior. (20:22) Justin’s COVID rant. (22:45) How Adam pulled a Sal at the mall. (23:55) Felix Gray ...
Nov 11, 2020•1 hr 3 min
In this episode, Sal, Adam & Justin speak with good friend Max Lugavere about why counting calories may actually be making you fat. Don’t put Max in a corner! (2:50) Why the public health crisis will not be solved by math and spreadsheets. (6:00) The importance of learning good habits and behaviors first. (10:34) Why you don’t want to rely on your will power to reach your ultimate body composition. (12:20) Are you metabolically obese? (18:14) How much do micronutrients play into obesity? (21...
Nov 09, 2020•1 hr 6 min
In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about whether you can use MAPS Suspension movements in place of Focus or Trigger sessions, the qualifying markers in becoming an intermediate lifter, 5 staple foods to incorporate into your diet to cover the most nutritional needs, and training people with body dysmorphia. Sal’s first blurry night with the new baby. (5:46) How Maximus has finally started piecing together facial expressions. (16:01) Pre-workout...
Nov 07, 2020•1 hr 13 min
In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about how to analyze a physique, favorite exercises & movements in the sagittal and transverse planes, the best advice for someone who just recently found out she’s diabetic, and what they would like to say if invited on the Joe Rogan podcast. Welcome to the world Aurelius Jordan Di Stefano! The harrowing tale of his birth.(4:40) Adventures in Truckee with Adam and Justin. (31:57) Adam’s BIG scare. (40:12)...
Nov 06, 2020•1 hr 7 min
In this episode, Sal, Adam & Justin detail how to get the biceps and triceps to grow. If you build the muscles in your arms, they will come. (3:32) Why it’s easier for bigger muscles to take over movements. (5:56) The misunderstanding of the muscles of the arms. (8:10) How to Get Stubborn Arms to Grow. #1 – Pay attention to your elbow positioning. (9:42) #2 – Focus on the stretch and squeeze. (17:56) #3 – Train them more frequently. (27:22) #4 – Don’t forget compound exercises. (32:35) Mind ...
Nov 05, 2020•43 min
In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about adding plyometrics and functional training into a routine, whether deadlifts give you a thicker midsection, if one rest day a week is necessary, and the best exercises or routines for a 7 year old interested in weight training. Updates on Baby Di Stefano. (4:58) Home alone with Adam. (12:25) Mind Pump Recommends, the Magic 8 Ball for the Markets Podcast with Dr. Peter Linneman. (20:16) 49ers announce an ...
Nov 04, 2020•1 hr 11 min
In this episode, Sal, Adam & Justin Cover 7 Ways to Find Purpose. Why is it that we have so MUCH more, yet we are less happy than ever? (3:19) Why having a strong sense of purpose is a LARGE contributor to your overall health. (7:47) Mind Pump reminisces on moments of realization. (12:35) 7 Ways to Find Purpose. #1 – Practice gratitude. (16:32) #2 – Learn to serve others. (25:01) #3 – Practice spirituality. (30:52) #4 – Seek vulnerability. (36:42) #5 – What would you do for free? (47:10) #6 ...
Nov 02, 2020•1 hr 2 min
In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about going from tracking everything to eating intuitively, the “demonized” leg extension machine, focusing more on intensity or volume when trying to increase the squat, and good ways to deal with a Type A personality and addictive behavior. Weird News with Sal. (3:53) The challenge of dealing with online bullying as a parent. (10:50) Mind Pump Recommends, the Art of Happiness Podcast with Arthur Brooks. (17:...
Oct 31, 2020•1 hr 9 min
In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about exercises for women who want to build lean long legs but also want to grow the glutes, whether calisthenics promotes the same metabolism and testosterone boosting benefits of weight training, specific exercises that help build the muscles of the core, and the best exercises to superset. The Di Stefano’s are still on baby watch! (4:26) Adam took an L. (6:20) Mind Pump on Kanye’s latest interviews. (11:43)...
Oct 30, 2020•1 hr 10 min
In this episode, Sal, Adam & Justin detail nine characteristics that winners share. The misconception that all winners win every time. (2:50) Nine Characteristics of a Winner. #1 – Have a ‘winning’ mindset. (5:22) #2 – Enjoy the challenge more than the win. (13:56) #3 – Know how to set small and attainable goals. (19:41) #4 – Are tenacious and value hard work. (24:31) #5 – Incredible humility. (29:29) #6 – Improbable integrity. (33:37) #7 – Have enthusiasm and passion. (37:07) #8 – Accountab...
Oct 29, 2020•51 min
In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about ways or exercises to improve body coordination, exercises to help with overactive upper traps on pulling movements, cleansing or fast days, and whether there is any detriment to always wearing sunglasses outside. How the ego wins all the time. (4:38) Amazing feats with Mind Pump. (7:37) Has Sal now been shadowbanned too on Instagram? (12:22) Why are men wearing heels? (18:23) Coronavirus regulations for ...
Oct 28, 2020•1 hr 6 min
In this episode, Sal, Adam & Justin go over 12 things that contribute to being a great dad (or a great parent for that matter). How nothing challenges you more to be a better person than being a dad. (3:42) The fatherless epidemic statistics and unintended consequences. (6:08) The 12 Most Important Factors that Contribute to Being a Great Dad. (13:48) #1 – Be present. (14:34) #2 – Show your children how to treat women/others. (25:59) #3 – Be the example. (37:07) #4 – The value of roughhousin...
Oct 26, 2020•1 hr 31 min
In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about doing only compound exercises and skipping isolation exercises to build muscle, the best sources of carbs, overweight professional athletes, and the times they failed as a personal trainer or leader. Justin’s collagen legs. (4:28) Sal’s big scare. (5:09) Was Adam’s shadow banned on Instagram? (7:39) Social media is in hot water. (11:21) Updates on baby Di Stefano. (16:04) Adam is bulking on Magic Spoon. ...
Oct 24, 2020•1 hr 20 min
In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about the advantages of using compound lifts when one can build a good looking body with isolation movements, what causes the small muscles in the upper back and the rotator cuff not to strengthen, how mini bulks and cuts compare to traditional 3-month intervals of bulking and leaning out, and thoughts on Gymshark sponsoring gamers. Annoying things with Mind Pump. (5:32) How pregnant women get treated VERY dif...
Oct 23, 2020•1 hr 24 min
In this episode, Sal, Adam & Justin cover ten ways you can build impressive shoulders using exercises that very few people do. Why shoulders are the most sought out body part to develop. (2:15) A moment that changed the game for Adam. (4:30) The importance of having healthy shoulders. (8:05) How Sal was motivated by negative feedback to train properly. (12:00) The 10 Forgotten Exercises to Build Amazing Shoulders. (13:44) Prime and mobilize first. (14:50) #1 – Handcuff with rotation. (19:07)...
Oct 22, 2020•50 min
In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about whether there is such a thing as too deep of a squat, tips for dips, how many calories a pound of muscle actually burns, and whether you can eat as much healthy whole food as you want and not gain fat. Mind Pump Recommends, Stay Here on Netflix. (7:00) The importance of having your money make money for you. (12:27) Sleepless nights with Mind Pump. (20:36) The first OnlyFans University has opened! (23:10)...
Oct 21, 2020•1 hr 18 min
In this episode, Sal, Adam & Justin speak about how to grab people's attention and build a social media following with author Brendan Kane. Why you have to have a hook to get someone to stop. (3:47) Content is king. (7:44) The formula behind the hook. (9:50) The misconception if you have one million followers you have millions of dollars. (24:40) How to understand the difference between what people want and what people need. (27:53) New Media versus Old Media. How to win attention. (31:25) W...
Oct 19, 2020•1 hr 29 min
In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about the advantages of using a supinated grip over a pronated grip for tricep exercises, the validity of training with partial reps or a limited range of motion to save joints, strategies to deal with a big appetite, and the pros & cons of chiropractic care. Mind Pump’s favorite comic book heroes and villains. (4:38) Mind Pump reminisces on their childhood collections. (7:30) Wild wildlife stories with Mi...
Oct 17, 2020•1 hr 15 min
In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about the impact insufficient sleep has on making muscle gains, the benefit, if any, that arching the back has during the bench press, using fasting to increase appetite for a bulk, and how to alleviate and prevent muscle knots. Pre-birth preparations for baby Di Stefano. (5:16) Mind Pump Recommends, The Haunting of Bly Manor on Netflix, and The Right Stuff on Disney+. (10:57) Weird News with Sal. (15:29) The ...
Oct 16, 2020•1 hr 14 min
In this episode, Sal, Adam & Justin break down different kinds of stress and how to become more resilient to the challenges life throws at us. Why all stress is NOT bad. (2:35) How we NEED stress to adapt and grow. (4:50) The different categories of stress. (7:14) Why balance is SO important. (9:18) How good stress can become bad stress. (10:21) Characteristics that describe “good” stress. (13:53) The characteristics of “bad” stress. (21:11) How our thoughts dictate our feelings. (26:42) How...
Oct 15, 2020•52 min
In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about getting better at the overhead press, how to fix an imbalance between lats, the best way to cool down after a workout, and good shoes for squatting and deadlifting. Courteney is looking GOOD. (5:38) Jessica likes Sal THICCC. (9:03) Baby stories with Mind Pump. (11:54) Mind Pump Recommends, Impact Theory with Tom Bilyeu. (21:53) Sal’s Supplement Corner. (29:07) How distance learning does not favor the par...
Oct 14, 2020•1 hr 11 min
In this episode, Sal, Adam & Justin cover 10 reasons why everyone should exercise. The difference between exercise and being active. (2:45) Mind Pump on the benefits of exercise for the average person. (4:10) Why Everyone Should Exercise. (11:36) #1 – Makes you happier. (11:56) #2 – Makes fat loss easier. (16:30) #3 – Excellent for building muscle and strengthening your bones. (19:14) #4 – Increases your energy levels. (21:51) #5 – Reduces the risk of chronic diseases. (27:14) #6 – Helps ski...
Oct 12, 2020•47 min
In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about muscle groups and exercises that benefit from adding momentum, how sore is too sore, training & nutrition for women who are missing their period and are trying to get it back, and whether it is better to eat breakfast before or after a morning workout. Adam’s ultimate bachelor pad from back in the day. (4:27) Adam likes it COLD. (9:01) STD’s and the aging population. (10:50) Mind Pump’s hot takes fro...
Oct 10, 2020•1 hr 5 min
In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about controlling a deadlift back to the ground vs. dropping it, how to tell the difference between being lazy and actually needing to take a day off, when to cap your caffeine consumption, and whether following your passion is bad advice. School subjects Mind Pump was weak in. (4:00) New supplement category that is exploding! (12:17) You can die from eating too much black licorice?! (16:32) Justin Recommends,...
Oct 09, 2020•1 hr 11 min
In this episode, Sal, Adam & Justin cover five different ways to maintain muscle when you are recovering from an illness or injury. How to navigate around an injury or being sick. (3:47) Mind Pump Revelations: Don’t be afraid of going backward. (5:54) 5 Ways to Maintain Muscle When You’re Sick or Injured. #1 – Focus on healing. (12:03) #2 – Train what you can. (25:23) #3 – Dial in that nutrition. (30:50) #4 – Apply static tension. (34:12) #5 – Utilize blood flow restriction (BFR) training. (...
Oct 08, 2020•46 min
In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about the best ab exercises that help with the mind to muscle connection, thoughts on Primal Movement & Animal Flow, what it takes to always be “ON” and why they partnered up instead of going solo. Nesting Sal and updates on baby Di Stefano. (5:05) Inheriting ‘smartass’ genetics from your parents. (9:28) Mind Pump Weekend Update. (14:38) Ned’s new sleep product will knock you out! (18:10) Mind Pump Recomme...
Oct 07, 2020•1 hr 14 min
