In this episode Sal, Adam & Justin speak with New York Times bestselling author of Atomic Habits, James Clear. The insights behind writing Atomic Habits. (1:59) Overvaluing the results and undervaluing the process. (4:34) Habits don’t restrict freedom, they CREATE it. (8:14) What is more difficult, starting or maintaining a good habit? (14:01) Three applicable steps to stay consistent. (15:12) The two-minute rule for success. (19:05) The Four Laws of Behavior Change. (24:15) At what point is...
Dec 12, 2022•1 hr 12 min
In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin coach three Pump Heads via Zoom. Mind Pump Fit Tip: When you buy supplements, this is the ONE factor you should pay attention to. Does the company provide third-party testing? (2:05) The guy's reaction to the Liver King’s lie. (11:17) Kanye has lost his mind. (27:48) Selective outrage. (30:20) Pay attention. (33:33) Could Apple buy Disney? Is A.I. taking over? (35:03) The Twitter theater is awesome! (41:34) The science behind liposomal ...
Dec 10, 2022•1 hr 48 min
In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer four Pump Head questions drawn from last Sunday’s Quah post on the @mindpumpmedia Instagram page. Mind Pump Fit Tip: When you are looking at your fitness routine and diet, there are a few things you want to consider: Longevity vs. quality of life. (2:20) Welcome to the world Dahlia Magdalena! (14:27) Family pride. (20:24) Moms are champions. (25:20) Why are the guys embarrassed for James Cameron? (29:03) Adam is a BIG corduroy gu...
Dec 09, 2022•1 hr 28 min
In this episode Sal, Adam & Justin cover ten steps to hit a deadlift PR in 30 days. Most of you can hit a PR in 30, but you MUST follow the RIGHT protocol. (1:45) Ten Steps to Hit a Deadlift PR in 30 Days. #1 – Bump calories. (3:17) #2 - Aim for 8-9 hours of sleep. (8:31) #3- Deadlift hard/intense once a week. (11:40) #4 - Squat heavy once a week. (13:27) #5 - Hip thrust heavy once a week. (17:15) #6 – The third week, go light. (20:17) #7 - Train moderate intensity for the rest of the body. ...
Dec 08, 2022•47 min
In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin coach four Pump Heads via Zoom. Mind Pump Fit Tip: NOTHING builds bones stronger than lifting weights! (2:33) Peak power is fueling Sal’s PR kick. (16:09) Does age play a role in reaching PRs? (18:15) Do the guys want to live to 100? (22:27) Mind Pump Recommends Stutz on Netflix. (27:58) A low-sodium diet and its connection to insulin resistance. (33:43) Are you that desperate for attention?! (35:13) Address the root cause. (39:19) The ...
Dec 07, 2022•1 hr 36 min
In this episode Sal, Adam & Justin cover what you need to know to train for four different types of strength. Strength is the ultimate physical pursuit, but did you know there are different types of strength that you can train for? (1:41) The Four Different Types of Strength and How to Train for Them. #1 - Maximal strength. (6:06) Lots of carryover to other types of strength and the real world. Low reps and lifting heavy. Best example: Powerlifter. Phase 1: MAPS Programs. Produces solid, har...
Dec 05, 2022•43 min
In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin coach four Pump Heads via Zoom. Mind Pump Fit Tip: Here’s the key to LONG-TERM fitness success, hard things will make you the happiest. (2:04) Sal started another movement! (17:29) Shout out to The Cheese Shop in Carmel, CA. (20:28) The FDA is a racket! (25:13) We don’t choose supplements because they are cheap! (32:29) Sal’s ultimate dad hack. (36:33) Who’s the strictest father out of the Mind Pump crew? (39:11) Going down the conspira...
Dec 03, 2022•1 hr 38 min
In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer four Pump Head questions drawn from last Sunday’s Quah post on the @mindpumpmedia Instagram page. Mind Pump Fit Tip: Stretching can BUILD muscle! You just have to do it the right way. (2:07) Aspirin is the superior NSAID. (13:34) Kids say the darndest things. (16:31) If anyone could pull off glow-in-the-dark rims, it’s Adam. (20:15) Mind Pump loves underground tech. (23:30) Adam’s super couch! (25:08) Sal’s biggest fan. (30:08) T...
Dec 02, 2022•1 hr 18 min
In this episode Sal, Adam & Justin speak with Josh Trent about fatherhood, the pandemic and other sometimes controversial topics. Taking advantage of being hedonistic. (2:18) The greatest gift he received from his father. (6:11) Fatherhood is the craziest growth experience. (11:00) Navigating raising a child with parents with different childhoods. (16:34) Why did he rebrand his podcast? (23:26) The misconceptions surrounding free/home birth, and the weaknesses in the western medicine healthc...
Dec 01, 2022•1 hr 52 min
In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin coach four Pump Heads via Zoom. Mind Pump Fit Tip: Here’s the EASIEST, most SIMPLE, and EFFECTIVE diet hack for most people...AVOID heavily processed food. (2:33) Dad’s and thermostats. (12:27) The BIGGEST loss of wealth in one day! (13:42) Adam is Rain Man. (18:05) Are the Terminator and Matrix connected? (23:30) Fun Stats with Sal: Why you should laugh often, a horrifying UK study, and testicle size and attractiveness. (29:03) The val...
Nov 30, 2022•1 hr 28 min
In this episode Sal, Adam & Justin cover ten steps to adding ten pounds of muscle in 90 days with Mike Matthews. Is it possible to gain 10 pounds of lean muscle in 90 days? (1:29) Why would anyone want to do this? (2:43) Building muscle is hard. (3:16) More is NOT always better. (6:38) Ten strategies to Gain 10 pounds of muscle in 90 Days. (18:22) #1 – Eat A LOT. (18:38) #2 - Aim for over 1 gram of protein per lb. (26:30) #3 - Take creatine. (36:56) #4 - Eat carbs. (42:17) #5 - Don’t be afra...
Nov 28, 2022•1 hr 44 min
In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin coach four Pump Heads via Zoom. Mind Pump Fit Tip: The goal should ALWAYS be to do the least amount of work to elicit the most amount of change. (2:09) Why the guys are SO excited about Organifi’s Peak Power release. (8:53) VR, the ultimate party trick? (15:03) Avalanches are scary. (26:37) Mind Pump Recommends, Orgasm Inc. on Netflix. (31:53) SleepMe during pregnancy is a game changer. (43:29) #ListenerLive question #1 – What program d...
Nov 26, 2022•1 hr 35 min
In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer four Pump Head questions from the Sunday @mindpumpmedia Quah post. Mind Pump Fit Tip: The BEST way to prevent illness is to be fit, healthy, and lean. (2:32) Mind Pump Live is quickly approaching! (10:55) The origins of Black Friday. (11:54) Bang bang! (21:24) The Red Bull business model for success. (23:07) Justin’s kids didn’t fall far from the tree. (28:33) Adam’s pre-podcast Caldera routine. (31:26) Mind Pump’s dental tales. ...
Nov 25, 2022•1 hr 15 min
In this episode Sal, Adam & Justin cover what you need to know to properly bulk. If you bulk properly, you really can perform some magic on your body. (1:29) The word ‘bulk’ needs to be rebranded. (6:58) The body has an interesting way of adapting. (10:58) How to Bulk the Right Way. (16:45) #1 – Eat in a 300-600 calorie surplus. (17:18) #2 – Eat high protein. (28:00) #3 - Focus on easily digestible foods. (32:40) #4 - Focus on gaining strength. (37:13) #5 - Get 8-9 hours of sleep. (43:05) #6...
Nov 24, 2022•50 min
In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin coach four Pump Heads via Zoom. Mind Pump Fit Tip: Isometrics is a GAME CHANGER! Too bad most people don’t do them. (2:50) Family dynamics and the holidays. (12:04) The guys speculate on consumer spending this Black Friday. (23:34) An update on Mind Pump Rentals and the housing market. (27:03) Is grass-fed meat worth the investment? (31:13) The ultimate rock star trophy. (33:55) Mind Pump Recommends Killer Sally on Netflix. (36:28) Like...
Nov 23, 2022•1 hr 29 min
In this episode Sal, Adam & Justin cover what it takes to build impressive shoulders. One of the most aesthetic and functional muscles in the body is the shoulders. (1:24) The anatomy and actions of the shoulder. (4:29) Why shoulder injuries are the most common in the upper body. (7:10) Form and technique. (8:25) The best rep ranges to train and build the shoulders in. (12:28) The best exercises to build amazing/functional shoulders. (17:21) How no exercise is dangerous if performed with pro...
Nov 21, 2022•39 min
In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin coach four Pump Heads via Zoom. Mind Pump Fit Tip: Here’s a hack that will pack muscle on your body. Do powerlifting techniques on non-powerlifting exercises. (2:36) A great metaphor for our current society. (12:10) Political and business takes on potentially banning TikTok in the U.S. (19:47) Hormone replacement therapy is the next ‘green rush’. (27:30) Organifi Peak Power is here! (40:56) Nyquil is the ultimate reset button. (42:54) T...
Nov 19, 2022•1 hr 30 min
In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer four Pump Head questions drawn from last Sunday’s Quah post on the @mindpumpmedia Instagram page. Mind Pump Fit Tip: The winning mindset when it comes to fat loss, muscle building, and fitness, in general, can be summed up in the following...focus on what you can CONTROL and ACCEPT the things you can’t. (1:48) Storytelling is powerful! (13:48) The guys speculate on the future of gambling in sports. (24:59) Jake Paul is shifting t...
Nov 18, 2022•1 hr 29 min
In this episode Sal, Adam & Justin speak to Dr. Stephen Cabral about the pros and cons of functional medicine. What is functional medicine, and what are the differences between functional medicine vs. traditional western medicine doctors? (3:37) Why the explosion of functional medicine doctors and how the traditional western medical system is broken. (10:40) Building the “super” doctor. (18:19) The pros and cons. (20:16) The ‘silver bullet’ mentality. (25:41) The process behind his certifica...
Nov 17, 2022•1 hr 10 min
In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin coach four Pump Heads via Zoom. Mind Pump Fit Tip: The BEST form of exercise for REAL flexibility is strength training. (2:41) Cold season is here. (6:03) The drawbacks to stimulants and how Ned’s hemp oil can balance things out. (13:57) The daily behavioral surprises of toddlers. (16:29) Is it easy to become a billionaire if you start with a million dollars? (19:11) The guys speculate on the future of Twitter under Elon’s helm. (25:03)...
Nov 16, 2022•1 hr 37 min
In this episode Sal, Adam & Justin speak with Shanais Pelka on Sal's collaboration with Organifi in developing a new supplement. Sal’s dream come true! (2:03) Shanais’s background in the space and how ashwagandha saved her life. (4:09) Her journey to Organifi. (9:39) Highlighting some important ingredients in Peak Power formulation and how they were sourced. Guayusa. (13:15) Bacopa. (17:34) Lions Mane. (20:50) Green tea. (23:15) Coffeeberry Neurofactor. (23:46) The importance of being glypho...
Nov 14, 2022•33 min
In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin coach three Pump Heads via Zoom. Mind Pump Fit Tip: The BEST post-workout meals for recovery tend to contain a good amount of carbohydrates and proteins. Not just protein. (2:32) Kids want it THEIR way. (9:18) Aurelius’ two-year leap. (13:31) The HUGE misconception about kids and lifting weights. (16:06) The correlation of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) with circumcision. (19:01) Bad dog! (23:19) Mind Pump’s white lies. (25:06) AI ...
Nov 12, 2022•1 hr 28 min
In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer four Pump Head questions drawn from last Sunday’s Quah post on the @mindpumpmedia Instagram page. Mind Pump Fit Tip: Here is an EASY way to reduce your calories by 10-15%, simply eat while NOT distracted! (2:06) Are you using DoorDash express? (7:38) The benefits of using Seed for your skin and mental health! (12:56) Why you should choose Organifi if you want your supplements to be glyphosate-free. (14:54) Will insect foods becom...
Nov 11, 2022•1 hr 16 min
In this episode Sal, Adam & Justin speak with Jason Phillips about how eating for aesthetics, performance and longevity differ. The foundation that NCI has built its certification on. (3:10) What promotes the fitness extremes? (7:00) The important factor of quality of life and understanding the journey. (14:07) The different seasons in achieving your goals. (21:45) Jason’s hierarchy of periodization. (25:21) The delicate balance of these seasons in life. (33:19) How the severity of pain dict...
Nov 10, 2022•1 hr 16 min
In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin coach four Pump Heads via Zoom. Mind Pump Fit Tip: Here’s a SUPER common mistake people make when trying to bring up a lagging body part. They ADD volume to that body part but DON’T take away from other body parts. (2:30) Is cancel culture dying? (12:12) Instagram’s new feature coming after Only Fans. (20:32) AR or virtual reality? (24:43) What is Mind Pump streaming? (26:00) Mind Pump’s near-death experiences. (29:24) The REAL thing yo...
Nov 09, 2022•1 hr 32 min
In this episode Sal, Adam & Justin detail what you need to know to build an impressive chest. Why the chest is one of the most challenging muscles to develop. (2:17) The basic anatomy and actions of the chest. (4:22) The importance of form and technique. (12:30) The value in developing your muscle stabilizers to avoid common injuries. (17:03) The key to connecting to ANY muscle. (21:45) The best rep ranges to build the chest. (22:42) The best exercises for the chest (presses vs flys). (29:05...
Nov 07, 2022•47 min
In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin coach four Pump Heads via Zoom. Mind Pump Fit Tip: The BEST form of exercise to directly combat the aging process is strength training! (2:13) Fyre Fest’s Billy McFarland is out of prison and back at it! (9:00) Alec Baldwin is tone-deaf. (11:46) Selective outrage and Kanye West. (13:15) An example of when you don’t think things out. (25:34) Food hacks with Butcher Box. (32:17) The food industry is a brutal business. (33:21) Gas-powered ...
Nov 05, 2022•1 hr 42 min
In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer four Pump Head questions drawn from last Sunday’s Quah post on the @mindpumpmedia Instagram page. Mind Pump Fit Tip: Here’s a cool way to build muscle. Pick a weight for an exercise that you can do 20 reps for, and your goal is to FAIL at 10 reps. (2:26) Will we ever see exercise in a pill? (9:55) A laser and a chip transmit the whole internet in a second and the future of interstellar travel. (21:48) The diamond ring hustle. (31...
Nov 04, 2022•1 hr 32 min
In this episode Sal, Adam & Justin cover the habits and mindset necessary to avoid putting on fat during the holiday months. There are some things you can do to prevent the holiday weight gain and take advantage of the extra calories you will be eating this holiday season. (1:51) The TREMENDOUS health value of enjoying meals and being with family. (4:25) Specific Strategies on How to Avoid Gaining Weight During the Holiday Season. Working on a better/healthy relationship with food. (6:45) Us...
Nov 03, 2022•37 min
In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin coach four Pump Heads via Zoom. Mind Pump Fit Tip: There are SO many protein powders to choose from how do you know which one is the best? Here is the most important factor, digestibility! (2:52) Adam’s court-side experience at the Warriors game. (11:12) Do men’s brains change when they become fathers? (22:22) Men with curved penises have a greater risk of cancer, study finds. (28:52) Ned’s Mello is in a class of their own. (32:20) The ...
Nov 02, 2022•1 hr 27 min
