In this episode, Sal, Adam & Justin speak with former CrossFit champion and gym owner Jason Khalipa about the challenges of running gyms during shutdowns and ongoing uncertainty. Unpacking the pivots made since the beginning of the pandemic? (1:50) Utilizing their likeness with their license program. (5:25) What were the biggest differences he saw from the various government mandates? (8:22) How did he handle this personally? (12:43) Has he noticed a rebound effect in his businesses? (18:13)...
Oct 18, 2021•1 hr 23 min
In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer four Pump Head questions via Zoom. What new supplement is Sal taking? (4:49) The guys break down Olympia weekend 2021. (10:40) Is Tyson Fury the GOAT? (14:44) What day hasn’t been hijacked? (17:00) How the waiting room experiment is an example of ‘woke’ culture today. (21:55) Why you can sell nearly anything if you make it sound good. (25:54) Public Goods has it all! (26:57) Should one compete in bodybuilding? (28:25) Yes, there ...
Oct 16, 2021•1 hr 37 min
In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about why Iron Man athletes are muscular even though they do excessive cardio, the best way to even out the quads, how long to stick to a program, and whether HMB is worth it. How extreme overtraining can be terrible to your body. (3:23) Luna Physical Therapy is here to disrupt the space. (14:57) Mind Pump’s ultimate goal is to save the world! (22:04) Mind Pump Investments: What is the main goal of the guy's s...
Oct 15, 2021•1 hr 21 min
In this episode Sal, Adam & Justin go over 21 of their best tips as chosen by their private forum. Mind Pump’s 21 Best Tips. (1:47) #1 – Conduct Full Body Workouts. (2:30) #2 – Stop 2-3 Reps Short of Failure. (4:27) #3 – Speed Up Recovery by Movement. (6:50) #4 – Sort the Silverware Before you Start the Dishwasher. (9:39) #5 – Do What you are Not Doing. (11:21) #6 – Stop Working Out and Start Practicing. (15:17) #7 – Stop Doing so Much Cardio. (20:06) #8 – Understand the Concept of Reverse D...
Oct 14, 2021•1 hr 9 min
In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about the best way to progress to a full unassisted pistol squat, developing quads when you are glute dominant or glutes when you are quad dominant, spiking insulin before the gym or after the workout, and the quality of carnivore/meat based protein powders. Ben Greenfield, Captain Springboard and Pseudoscience. (5:17) What is semen retention, and are there any benefits? (15:34) What message are we trying to s...
Oct 13, 2021•1 hr 11 min
In this episode Sal, Adam & Justin speak with Dr. Gad Saad, a Lebanese-Canadian evolutionary psychologist and professor, and the author of The Parasitic Mind . His journey to the field of evolutionary psychology. (1:42) Is it hard to do what he does in this current climate? (3:28) The consequences of ignoring the biological drivers of our behaviors. (5:45) Why the equality of outcomes is cancer on the human spirit. (9:49) How much of our biology drives our culture? (12:30) Do men have a grea...
Oct 11, 2021•1 hr 21 min
In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer four Pump Head questions via Zoom. Breaking down the debate surrounding calories in versus calories out. (4:18) What is Mind Pump watching on TV? (15:20) Elon Musk is a gangster. (20:30) Fun Facts with Justin: Send your ashes into orbit for a funeral in space. (22:10) Magic Spoon is a customer favorite! (26:21) Sal is OBSESSED with Paleo Valley’s bone broth protein powder. (27:33) Joby Aviation, a company to keep your eye on. (28...
Oct 09, 2021•1 hr 30 min
In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about whether cardio kills muscle gains, the benefits of supersets, the importance of following a program rather than improvising or instinctively training, and why fitness isn’t selfish. Yes, Butcher Box has packages to celebrate National Taco Day! (4:05) A professor explains marketing to MBA students. (6:51) The guys share their most impactful teachers growing up. (9:08) Improving your quality of life by opt...
Oct 08, 2021•1 hr 17 min
In this episode, Sal, Adam & Justin speak with economist Peter Linneman. Although it seems like inflation is getting out of hand, Peter lays out why he thinks it is not as worrisome as it may appear. Why are we seeing supply chain shortages today? (1:59) How do you explain the soaring housing market?! (7:52) What to watch out for in the current economic climate. (14:15) Where would be the best places to invest/grow your money? (19:13) What industries should we keep an eye on? (23:38) As inco...
Oct 07, 2021•46 min
In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about flexing or tensing while lifting vs. just moving the weight, whether a lot of people are overdoing it with diet and exercise, if there is any truth regarding somatotype, and their thoughts on grounding or earthing. Why everyone should squat. (6:56) The many benefits of Felix Gray products for your eye health. (15:21) Metal Education with Justin Andrews. (19:08) Strange Science News with Sal: Tiny flying ...
Oct 06, 2021•1 hr 19 min
In this episode Sal, Adam & Justin cover eight ways exercise improves anxiety and depression. See a clip at bodybuilding.com The MOST important effects of proper exercise. (2:01) The #1 reason why you are consistent in health and training. (7:00) Startling statistics surrounding depression and anxiety. (8:58) Eight Ways Proper Exercise Improves Depression and Anxiety. (12:53) #1 – Changes the chemicals in the brain. (13:04) #2 – Encourages your hormonal health. (18:47) #3 – Forces you to be ...
Oct 04, 2021•45 min
In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer four Pump Head questions via Zoom. How there is a bit of permanence when it comes to resistance training. (4:27) Dad life with the guys. (11:23) Can young blood rejuvenate the old? (15:13) The 411 on vampire bats. (17:39) Strange News with Sal. (20:18) The MANY factors that go into running a successful company. (23:26) The criteria of what your future robot should do. (29:43) Sal, the supplement king. (32:09) The potential game-c...
Oct 02, 2021•1 hr 25 min
In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about how men get jacked in prison if they are not eating in a calorie surplus, good glute exercises to build the butt, bench pressing with feet off the floor, and how the Mind Pump founders connected and decided to start the show. Adam addresses the haters in his DM’s. (4:41) The difference between discipline and motivation. Plus, the importance of having a trust circle. (7:42) Another example countering the ...
Oct 01, 2021•1 hr 24 min
In this episode Sal, Adam & Justin discuss nine ways to increase your overhead press. The overhead press, the squat of the upper body. (1:57) Is the overhead press more neglected than the squat? (5:44) The biggest mistakes made with the overhead press. (9:14) Mind Pump Reminiscences: The evolution of their overhead press. (12:13) Nine Ways to Increase your Overhead Press. #1 – Practice it often. (14:25) #2 – Utilize Overhead Carries. (19:37) #3 – The Z Press. (22:07) #4 – The Bottoms Up Pres...
Sep 30, 2021•58 min
In this episode, Sal, Adam, & Justin discuss the Best Way to Get a Flat Stomach, the Importance of Time Under Tension for Building Muscle, the Benefits of Short Intermittent Workouts Throughout the Day & More When trainers make up anatomy. (4:18) Fat morality: It is moral to be healthy or be overweight? (7:05) Mind Pump’s best B-movies of all time. (11:46) There is nothing worse than when your kid is sick. (17:24) The trouble with Chantix. (25:31) What is wrong with everybody! (30:28) Ho...
Sep 29, 2021•1 hr 18 min
In this episode Sal, Adam & Justin speak with Palak Shah, co-founder and head of clinical services for Luna, a revolutionary at-home physical therapy provider that is disrupting the industry. What is physical therapy and what is its goal? (2:27) Why not every physical therapist (PT) can treat an acute patient. (6:55) Busting the myth that your joints have a shelf life. (8:52) The value of finding insight into your own self. (12:03) How movement is a skill. (13:53) The importance for PTs to e...
Sep 27, 2021•1 hr 6 min
In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer four Pump Head questions via Zoom. The value of fitness as you get older. (4:02) Mind Pump x Jordan Shallow collaboration coming soon! (10:04) New product alerts from Magic Spoon! (13:14) Taco Bell’s latest drive-thru concept. (20:10) Crazy medical stories with Sal. (25:24) Comcast is now making TVs. (30:59) The pros and cons of new technology. (38:20) The link between depression anxiety and fitness. (42:38) How the ChiliPad has ...
Sep 25, 2021•1 hr 54 min
In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about how to slowly increase your metabolism by increasing calories, using complexes to build muscle, choosing your weight based on Rated Perceived Exertion, and the supplement Turkesterone. How often should you train each body part to build muscle and strength? (4:15) The latest growth leaps for Maximus Schafer. (8:14) Children’s BMI ‘doubled’ during the pandemic, a shocking study says. (10:57) The potential ...
Sep 24, 2021•1 hr 22 min
In this episode Sal, Adam & Justin are joined by Laurie Christine King to cover ten myths that contribute to women falling short of their fitness, health and diet goals. Why are women sold fitness lies more than men? (2:16) The unrealistic world of Social Media. (5:37) How education drives empowerment. (9:29) Ten Female Fitness Lies. #1 – Keto and Intermittent Fasting are the way to go to lose weight. (14:57) #2 – Fat and carbs are bad for you. (22:31) #3 – You should bounce right back after...
Sep 23, 2021•1 hr 30 min
In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about the best way to get a pump for a photoshoot, whether lifting reduces flexibility if you can become dependent on supplements such as multivitamins, and how to combine the MAPS Prime exercises to create a daily routine that will rapidly increase mobility in all joints. When is the best time to bulk? (4:19) The Colorado Experiment, one of the most hotly contested studies of all time. (10:26) Is there a link...
Sep 22, 2021•1 hr 16 min
In this episode Sal, Adam & Justin discuss the key methods of training necessary to look and perform like an athlete. Why performance is very objective. (2:05) Cautioning the audience on the importance of having the prerequisites in place, before you conduct your favorite athlete’s training routine. (6:10) The Key Components Necessary to Train Like Your Favorite Athlete. #1 - Don’t train for show, train for go. (11:57) #2 - Strength, the foundational physical pursuit. (18:50) #3 – Propriocep...
Sep 20, 2021•53 min
In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer four Pump Head questions via Zoom. The 411 on Yohimbe. (6:30) People do not like to be reminded of how dangerous certain sports are. (14:20) Freddie Oversteegen was a real badass! (18:18) Conor McGregor is the King of fake drama. (22:05) Does sex get better with age? (27:54) Mind Pump Investments: Gambling and marijuana legislation. (29:50) Are new cancer treatments on the horizon?! (35:32) NCI’s latest giveaway for prospective c...
Sep 18, 2021•1 hr 36 min
In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about the best way to work out your triceps, training biceps with heavier loads and lower rep ranges, barbell Z presses as an alternative to overhead presses, and what makes MAPS Anabolic so effective. Can a mathematical model predict the best way to build muscle? (4:17) Dad life with the guys. (7:06) The guys give their initial reactions to the new Matrix film. (10:31) Amazon displaying once again how competi...
Sep 17, 2021•1 hr 13 min
In this episode Sal, Adam & Justin discuss why many in the fitness and wellness industry are skeptical about the COVID-19 Vaccination. Why the health & fitness industry seems to always push back. (2:12) Would this topic have been this polarizing 25 years ago? (3:44) Why it’s nearly impossible to NOT have feelings around topics that are highly politicized. (5:46) What politics do VERY well. (11:23) What the current data shows. (13:07) Why the health & fitness space is the most skeptic...
Sep 16, 2021•49 min
In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about putting on muscle without putting on a lot of fat, eating a rice crispy treat before a workout to get a good pump, whether it is bad to deadlift with a rounded back, and ways to get stronger after hitting a plateau on the flat bench press. Are we getting closer to resistance training being the number one form of exercise? (4:58) The high school football update with Justin. (9:30) It’s tomato sauce season...
Sep 15, 2021•1 hr 26 min
In this episode Sal, Adam & Justin cover five things you must do if you want to add muscle and avoid adding fat in the process. 1640: Five Steps to Build Muscle Without Adding Fat Sal’s massive waste of time in pursuit of building muscle. (1:30) The challenges faced when trying to build muscle without adding body fat. (6:08) Five Steps to Build Muscle Without Adding Fat. #1 – You have to send the RIGHT signal to your body. (9:48) #2 – You must go into a small surplus. (21:57) #3 – Utilize mi...
Sep 13, 2021•57 min
In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer four Pump Head questions via Zoom. 1639: How to Transition from Heavy Cardio to Weight Lifting, Ways to Determine the Correct Weight to Hit a Rep Range, What to Do When the Scale Doesn't Move & More Do shorter rest periods cause more muscle damage? (4:07) Muscle memory is a REAL thing! (7:08) Testosterone DOES affect your central nervous system. (10:26) Anatomy 101 with Sal Di Stefano: Talk science to me. (13:40) Justin is th...
Sep 11, 2021•1 hr 23 min
In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about doing isometrics on trigger session days, how to progressively overload the overhead press, the kind of financial success trainers can see without an online presence, and foods that get a bad rap that are actually generally healthy. 1638: How to Use Isometrics to Accelerate Gains, Ways to Increase the Overhead Press, Healthy Foods That Have Been Wrongfully Demonized & More How building muscle is like...
Sep 10, 2021•1 hr 24 min
In this episode Sal, Adam & Justin speak with Dr. Michael Ruscio about some unusual ways to improve your sleep. 1637: 5 Weird Tricks to Improve Your Sleep Sleep, the #1 thing that can impact your health. (2:09) Why your suboptimal respiration quality may be affecting your sleep. (4:07) The subtle health effects of poor suboptimal sleep. (6:30) Dr. Ruscio’s Order of Operations to improve your suboptimal respiration quality. (10:52) 5 Weird Tricks to Improve Your Sleep. #1 – Positional change ...
Sep 09, 2021•55 min
In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about the best way to increase grip strength, what it means to sweat a lot during a workout, the CNS effect of high reps with lower weight vs. low reps with higher weights, and the most effective way to bulk. 1636: The Mind Pump robot debate rages on. (4:48) Highlighting the massive mistake that scientists and government officials make when it comes to the obesity epidemic. (9:58) Mind Pump Recommends, Untold:...
Sep 08, 2021•1 hr 12 min
