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: One of the absolute BEST foods you can eat for muscle, athletic performance, recovery, and strength is BEEF! (1:58) Sal’s Thai massage experience. (12:34) Space tourism is HERE! (24:23) Kim Jong Un's latest crazy leadership move. (33:25) How religion and structure are making a comeback with young men. (34:42) The guy’s tak...
Jul 07, 2023•1 hr 15 min
Understanding the true value of exercise and sending the right signals to the body. (1:45) The right amount is the least amount to elicit the most change. (10:52) Is 15 Minutes Enough Time for an Effective Workout? #1 - When the total volume is equated, results are equal. (13:03) #2 - Fatigue is the enemy of strength-building. (15:28) #3 - Frequency benefit: practice. (16:30) #4 - Some exercises are far superior. (22:09) #5 - Diet is what makes you lean regardless. (25:13) How to build and impro...
Jul 06, 2023•33 min
In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin coach four Pump Heads via Zoom. Mind Pump Fit Tip: The three BEST ways to use electrolytes. (2:31) How an unhealthy diet can affect your sleep. (13:08) Sal’s viral tweet explained. (16:05) Lululemon’s bad PR move. (24:44) Looking deeper into the Good Samaritan law. (27:42) Digging into cutting research on psychedelics when it comes to therapy and counseling. (36:28) Organifi’s Pure makes you feel awesome. (45:31) Shout out to @vanja.moves. (48:...
Jul 05, 2023•1 hr 32 min
Dr. Seeds LIFTS! (2:15) Misusing the concepts to make assumptions that aren’t true. (5:05) Semaglutide/GLP-1 Agonist: How do they work? What were they developed for and what are they being used for now? (7:02) Could GLP-1 agonists be anti-addiction drugs? (18:12) Setting someone free through self-belief and behavior change. (29:53) The optimal timeline for results. (33:32) When one pathway is dominated, all the other pathways are neglected. (37:52) Can using too much of these GLP-1 agonists over...
Jul 03, 2023•1 hr 4 min
In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin coach four Pump Heads via Zoom. Mind Pump Fit Tip: Fitness fanatics! If you want to boost your gains and progress, cut the volume of your training down by a third! (2:03) Sal reviews the peptide tesofensine. (18:31) How red-light therapy works and affects sunburns. (27:13) Why the market repurposes drugs. (30:08) Preparing for Max’s 4th birthday party. (34:45) How fast reps can also build muscle. (44:57) Have cravings? Try increasing your sodiu...
Jul 01, 2023•1 hr 48 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 top 3 lower body exercises for people over 40. (1:48) Rediscovering the value of old exercises. (18:47) The twisted media propaganda machine. (22:28) State & Liberty is tailored for athletes. (39:41) Remembering the Iron Sheik. (42:16) Is taxation theft? (48:43) Organifi’s Pure feels good. (55:46) Shout out to Jason Khalipa. (57:52) #Quah question #...
Jun 30, 2023•1 hr 14 min
Why do men fall into the trap of being a provider first? (2:22) The power and value of adoption. (6:42) The different kinds of fatherhood. (11:54) How dopamine lies behind all addiction. (17:32) The dangers of pornography for young men. (22:24) The three macronutrients to happiness. (28:12) The cult of youth. (31:07) The secrets of a successful marriage. (36:06) Tactical methods to improve your happiness. (39:40) Why men become men when they become fathers. (47:25) Loving people is different tha...
Jun 29, 2023•1 hr 48 min
In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin coach four Pump Heads via Zoom. Mind Pump Fit Tip: The BEST way to get flexible is to lift weights. (2:11) Adding more value to the audience for FREE! (13:47) Turning ADD into a superpower. (19:41) Updates on homeschooling. (30:50) The merkin mission. (33:55) Imagine being buried alive. (38:21) The most messed up prank of all time. (40:24) Is ‘blue balls’ a real thing? (41:31) Netflix’s interesting strategy. (43:43) Who is leading in the stream...
Jun 28, 2023•1 hr 58 min
In this episode Sal, Adam & Justin cover five steps to becoming a "muscle mommy." The origins of this term and beginnings of this trend. (1:34) The two components of what makes this movement so empowering. (9:20) Defining Muscle Mommy. (11:24) Five Steps to Becoming a Muscle Mommy. #1 - Lift heavy weights. (12:19) #2- Go on a bulk (Put Why Women Should Bulk). (23:39) #3 - Throw away the scale. (27:26) #4 - Avoid “workouts for girls.” (33:44) #5 - Prioritize strength (0.5 bench, 1 squat, 1.25 dea...
Jun 26, 2023•42 min
In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin coach four Pump Heads via Zoom. Mind Pump Fit Tip: If you want to live longer, EAT more protein! (1:47) Doug, the espresso connoisseur. (10:31) Going down the Jonathan Pageau rabbit hole. (14:11) The strange divide in America. (17:01) Navigating the life of a child genius as a parent. (30:00) Kids are sensitive creatures. (34:43) Tell your partner you love them. (36:45) Plugged in vs. unplugged. (39:01) San Francisco is disintegrating quickly. ...
Jun 24, 2023•1 hr 42 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: Eat more protein to mitigate fat gain during a bulk. (1:36) Mind Pump Training Updates: Adding in unconventional lifts, hitting a 700 lbs. deadlift, and maintaining a healthy physique by doing less. (7:15) Arnold Schwarzenegger, the epitome of the American/immigrant dream. (19:29) The idea of exercise-induced 'hyperplasia' (growing new muscle fibers) is...
Jun 23, 2023•1 hr 3 min
In this episode Sal, Adam & Justin speak with Dr. Stephen Cabral about how to achieve high performance health. What is High-Performance Health? (2:20) The main parameters that most longevity scientists look at to measure biological age. (5:47) The correlation between internal biological and external age. (11:28) Can hormone therapy reverse biological age alone? (17:45) The impact that sleep has on your biological age. (21:08) Should we sleep more in the winter and less in the summer? (25:36) How...
Jun 22, 2023•1 hr 11 min
In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin coach four Pump Heads via Zoom. Mind Pump Fit Tip: You are being manipulated! Become AWARE of the addictive properties of food. (2:22) The power little girls have over their dads. (12:09) The role of the parents is to bridge the gap of play with their children. (15:22) The death of foundational stories. (18:22) Discarding human nature and unplugged vs plugged in. (26:04) Questioning the recent rise of UFO sightings. (32:13) Why Sal doesn’t go s...
Jun 21, 2023•1 hr 38 min
In this episode Sal, Adam & Justin cover what it takes to build impressive arms. The reasons why training arms is so popular. (1:47) The muscles of the arms, pivotal moments training them, and the best exercises you can do to sculpt and shape them. #1 – Biceps. (5:59) Compound lift: Chin up (Supinated grip). Best exercises: Preacher curls, standing curls, and incline curls. #2 – Triceps. (17:05) Best exercises: Press down, skull crusher, and overhead extension. Compound lift: Dips, close grip pr...
Jun 19, 2023•33 min
In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin coach four Pump Heads via Zoom. Mind Pump Fit Tip: What you put on your skin often gets put in your body, so make sure what you put on your skin is NATURAL! (1:59) What will the next flavor of Kreatures of Habit be? (16:11) Chef Boyardee is not a real chef. (19:41) Kim Jong Un propaganda. (24:47) PGA, if you can’t beat them join them! (26:24) Ask Mind Pump is here! (29:10) We want to believe. (35:06) The future of studies. (36:25) Adopt or die....
Jun 17, 2023•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: If you sleep well and you do it consistently, you are MORE likely to be consistent with your diet and workouts. (1:31) #DadLife: Aurelius’ secret dancing and capturing moments on video vs. being present. (12:29) Mind Pump reviews the Apple Vision Pro. (21:41) Sal’s nightmare caught on video. (27:32) Organized Orcas. (30:40...
Jun 16, 2023•1 hr 19 min
In this episode Sal, Adam & Justin speak again with peptide expert Jay Campbell about the brain boosting benefits of peptides. How peptides can target cognitive performance and brain function. (2:03) Why he believes most racetams are garbage. (5:58) Dihexa is the brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) enhancer. (10:26) More peptide nootropics that boost cognitive function and work as an anxiolytic. (17:30) Why he is raving about tesofensine. (18:58) Can intense brain stimulation make you leane...
Jun 15, 2023•51 min
In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin coach four Pump Heads via Zoom. Mind Pump Fit Tip: How to use Western Medicine the RIGHT way. (2:36) Takeaways from Jordan Peterson’s talk on parenting. (20:03) Aurelius has the sports gene! (36:40) Grown man hardcore parkour. (39:20) Doug’s $450K snafu. (41:34) Updates on the Park City rental. (44:55) How cannabinoids/CBD can protect the brain from trauma. (47:27) Shout out to Patrick Lencioni. (50:45) #ListenerLive question #1 - How can I max...
Jun 14, 2023•1 hr 37 min
In this episode Sal, Adam & Justin cover five ways to to break through a strength plateau. Why strength is an amazing thing to chase. (3:24) How we tend to get stuck on three specific lifts. (7:35) Five Ways to Smash Through a Strength Plateau. #1 - Fix your diet. (9:36) #2 - Fix your sleep. (15:26) #3 - STABILIZE (heavy carries). (25:13) #4 - Strengthen weak links (different exercises). (32:36) #5 - Improve your work capacity (High reps, work session type workouts). (37:16) Related Links/Produc...
Jun 12, 2023•45 min
In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin coach four Pump Heads via Zoom. Mind Pump Fit Tip: It’s hard to overeat when you hit your protein targets. (1:57) The dad with two sons’ conundrum. (10:40) The success of Survival Boot Camps for troubled kids. (15:38) Recapping the EntreLeadership event in Nashville. (20:31) The immigrant edge. (35:50) Shout out to the Gaylord Opryland Resort. (41:31) Mennonites vs. Amish beliefs/differences, and the rise of religion. (42:20) Consuming dietary ...
Jun 10, 2023•1 hr 52 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: Supplement with sodium for better sleep. (2:09) Kids grow up quickly! (7:29) Mind Pump’s earliest memories. (9:12) The after-40 body aches are real! (23:31) The saga of Arlo. (25:44) Do we have a quantum-entangled brain? (34:58) Eight things men secretly want their partner to do. (43:08) Schools didn’t teach these things w...
Jun 09, 2023•1 hr 22 min
In this episode Sal, Adam & Justin speak with Adam Lane Smith, a licensed psychotherapist and highly sought-after relationship expert. Why he does what he does today. (4:45) What is Attachment Theory and how can it affect you as an adult? (5:59) Cooperating in conflict. (11:14) Breaking down the 4 Styles of Attachment. (14:09) Why are the women the first to ask for a divorce? (19:55) Old knowledge that has been lost. (23:36) Why men need to feel powerful. (28:06) Understanding the order of opera...
Jun 08, 2023•2 hr 4 min
In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin coach four Pump Heads via Zoom. Mind Pump Fit Tip: Cold water therapy is anti-depressive! (2:27) Social justice warriors. (8:58) Max is SO Adam’s son. (18:21) Mind Pump gets nostalgic. (22:01) Knowledge without wisdom is bad. (25:31) The awkwardness of tipping culture. (39:32) The tremendous value of working in retail or at a restaurant. (43:39) The drunkest cities in America. (50:02) Vuori is the KING of athleisure wear. (53:00) Trends making ...
Jun 07, 2023•1 hr 50 min
In this episode Sal, Adam & Justin cover five different ways to minimize time in the gym without sacrificing muscle. The amount of volume needed to maintain muscle. (1:57) Does consistency and experience lifting play a factor? (3:37) The difference between the optimal and the most you can tolerate training. (8:20) 5 Tips to Workout Less and Keep Your Gains. (14:14) #1 - Change the phase of training that you are in. (14:35) #2 - Increase the intensity of your workouts. (17:43) #3 - Eliminate ‘les...
Jun 05, 2023•34 min
Mind Pump Fit Tip: If you love red meat and you want it to be LESS calories eat GRASS-FED. (2:01) Clothes for athletic/fit guys, State & Liberty. (7:01) The cultural/societal acceptance of body dysmorphia and extremes today. (13:21) MerPeople and our fascination with people-watching. (25:01) Scientists are doing some weird stuff. (29:21) Justin’s dream pool design. (32:40) Strange facts with Sal: The world’s biggest caves in the world. (35:53) Mind Pump’s dream destinations. (37:51) Billionaire’...
Jun 03, 2023•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: One of the BEST categories of supplements for muscle building, fat burning, and overall fitness are adaptogens! (1:50) Peptides are strong! Proceed with caution. (15:51) What is going on with Connor Murphy? (24:42) Crazy hacks found on the internet. (25:26) There is an individual variance when it comes to the rep range you...
Jun 02, 2023•1 hr 21 min
In this episode Sal, Adam & Justin speak with iconic fitness influencer Steve Cook. Being in the right place at the right time. Steve’s origin story and how he got into the fitness industry. (2:05) Being in a good space yourself to find that right person. (12:40) His start in male physique competitions and dealing with the politics involved. (14:16) The massive role genetics play. (27:36) Starting his vlog and when his business started taking off. (30:28) The apple sauce and peas & carrots of so...
Jun 01, 2023•1 hr 36 min
In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin coach four Pump Heads via Zoom. Mind Pump Fit Tip: How you ENJOY the workout is just as IMPORTANT as the workout itself. (1:59) Does your DNA determine what exercise program is right for you? (10:04) The average facetime spent with your child. (20:44) Giving your child space to create. (30:35) Zuckerberg is a sore loser. (36:18) Flow as an evolutionary trait. (40:47) A hack to get morning sunlight. (49:39) Most CBD products are garbage. Do your...
May 31, 2023•1 hr 33 min
In this episode Sal, Adam & Justin cover everything you need to know to build an amazing 6-pack and a strong core. When it comes to aesthetics, one muscle almost always tops the list for both men and women. These are the muscles of the core: The abs, the obliques, and the transversus abdominis. (1:53) The muscles and actions of the core muscles. (6:43) #1 - The Abs, their attachments, and common myths. (10:11) Best developing exercises: Hip flexor deactivators, Physioball crunches, reverse crunc...
May 29, 2023•36 min
In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin coach four Pump Heads via Zoom. Mind Pump Fit Tip: If you're trying to lose body fat, you’re better off BUILDING than trying to burn. (2:27) Kreatures of Habit ‘no-bake’ cookies. (10:33) How to develop better associations with healthier foods and drinks. (13:36) The crave ability of carbonated drinks. (19:06) How testosterone boosters work and the myths surrounding taking them. (27:40) The origins of the ‘whipping boy’. (35:57) Mind Pump goes d...
May 27, 2023•1 hr 49 min
