Best and Worst Exercises for Each Body Part Why every exercise that exists, given the RIGHT context, is a great exercise. (1:06) Best and Worst Exercises for Each Body Part: LEGS (8:18) Best: Squats Worst: Adductor/abductor machine GLUTES (13:23) Best: Hip thrust Worst: Cable kickback CHEST (17:38) Best: Incline press Worst: Svend press BACK (22:41) Best: Pull-ups/Barbell row Worst: Single-arm cable rows SHOULDERS (25:50) Best: Overhead press Worst: Front raises BICEPS (29:13) Best: Dumbbell cur...
Nov 04, 2024•39 min
In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin coach four Pump Heads via Zoom. Mind Pump Fit Tip: Slow metabolism? Do this! (1:43) Seed is in a class of their own. (18:12) A couple that prays together, stays together. (21:56) Grace-based fitness. (31:54) Is there more of an insecure space than Fitness? (33:23) Why should men have a skincare routine? (42:19) More proof that our government sucks at doing things. (45:30) What will they add to the Olympics next? (50:17) What’s the cutoff age fo...
Nov 02, 2024•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: The 3 BEST foods for muscle and strength, ranked in order. (2:05) The impact of heavily processed foods. (16:45) The power of the law of thermodynamics. (22:45) Buying toys for your kids because you like them. (25:56) How PRx has completely revolutionized home gyms. (29:40) Challenging masculinity. (33:35) The rise of fitn...
Nov 01, 2024•1 hr 23 min
4 Mistakes That Destroy Your Metabolism Previewing what you will learn in this episode. (1:07) What is your metabolism? (3:14) Fat loss vs. body composition. (4:04) 4 Mistakes That Destroy Your Metabolism #1 - Eat less and do lots of cardio. (7:01) #2 - Endurance training. (18:03) #3 - Take fat burners. (19:09) #4 - Skip meals. (22:29) Do this instead: (25:06) #1 - Eat more (protein) #2 - Lift weights (build muscle) #3 - Avoid too many stimulants #4 - Eat throughout the day Listener Questions: H...
Oct 31, 2024•44 min
In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin coach four Pump Heads via Zoom. Mind Pump Fit Tip: The (3) signs someone is on steroids. (2:11) Mind Pump LOVES photo shoots. (22:49) Style fads. (24:56) Improve your sleep efficiency with Eight Sleep. (29:20) Underrated exercises. (33:31) Exercise and its neuro effects. (38:37) Speculating on technology and its future impact on society. (44:20) Shout out: ‘Watch the guys build a program IG LIVE 11/13 Livestream 6 PM (PST)’ @mindpumpmedia (56:2...
Oct 30, 2024•1 hr 53 min
The 5 Gym Machines You Need To Stop Using ASAP Free weights tend to be better for these reasons: (1:35) #1 - Real-world carryover. #2 - Requires more stability. #3 - Forms to your body, not the other way around. Criteria for determining which machines suck: (6:12) #1 - Higher risk of injury. #2 - Far better versions available. The 5 gym machines you need to stop using ASAP: (8:28) #1 - Pec deck (arms externally rotated). #2 - Ab crunch machines (encourage hip flexor). #3 - Tricep extension machi...
Oct 28, 2024•39 min
In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin coach four Pump Heads via Zoom. Mind Pump Fit Tip: How many times per week should you workout? (1:44) Chasing protein. (16:53) Scary food dye statistics. (20:23) Tesla bots. (27:47) Make yourself resilient by being fit & healthy. (29:40) How proud of your age are you when you’re fit? (39:15) Celebrating the staff. (42:04) Fun Facts with Justin: Keanu Reeves is an athlete. (43:44) Mind Pump Recommends Mr. McMahon on Netflix. (46:12) LMNT hack. (...
Oct 26, 2024•1 hr 49 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: Three things NOBODY tells you about gaining muscle after 40. (1:53) Does your birth order play a role in your IQ? (21:14) Defining success and embracing the struggle. (31:50) Organifi’s Starter Kit. (43:09) Underrated exercises. (45:19) GLP-1s impact on your skin. (51:39) The importance of starting a skincare routine. (54:30) Shout out to Brad Jensen! (...
Oct 25, 2024•1 hr 24 min
The Hidden Hormone that is Disrupting Your Sleep with Dr. Stephen Cabral The 4 stages of sleep and how you can get deeper in them. (1:31) What sleep “aides” impact sleep the most? (7:55) The best tracking devices. (9:09) What are the most common reasons why people have sleep issues? (10:09) Is there a negative feedback loop with melatonin? (14:03) The cortisol curve. (16:52) Supplements for cortisol. (21:23) Revealing the guy’s Bedtime Cortisol (Poor Sleep) test results. (23:41) Doug. (24:31) Ad...
Oct 24, 2024•47 min
In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin coach four Pump Heads via Zoom. Mind Pump Fit Tip: The worst, most overrated fitness advice. (2:23) Adam updates the audience on his muscle-building transformation (30-day body recomp). (10:51) Justin’s nightmare sleep. (39:26) A sign of the times. (45:05) Teaching trainers and coaches how to make a career in fitness. (51:18) Pre-alcohol probiotic drink. (53:41) Shout out to The Emotional Lives of Teenagers: Raising Connected, Capable, and Comp...
Oct 23, 2024•1 hr 47 min
Smartest Way to Use Protein to Burn Fat & Build Muscle The protein effect. (1:25) One of the MOST effective ways to control appetite. (5:06) Leads to a faster metabolism. (11:18) Does the quality of protein matter? (14:13) Why you should start your day with a high-protein breakfast. (16:57) Aim for protein first. (22:11) When can I use protein shakes? (23:44) The value of supplementing with Essential Amino Acids (EEAs) for vegans. (25:14) Listener Questions: #1 - What are some great high-protein...
Oct 21, 2024•35 min
In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin coach four Pump Heads via Zoom. Mind Pump Fit Tip: Are you over 40 and storing more belly fat than usual? Do this! (1:47) Adam updates the audience on his muscle-building transformation. (17:43) Mind Pump Fitness Coaching success stories. (37:25) Wild-caught vs. farmed-raised salmon. (44:41) Reminiscing on old fast-food favorites. (47:26) Moldy ice machines. (51:40) Shout out to JC Santana! (54:09) #ListenerLive question #1 – Is it possible for...
Oct 19, 2024•1 hr 50 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: 3 Exercises You Must Include in Your Workout as a Beginner. (2:05) GLP-1s impact on the US obesity rate. (18:36) GLP-1s may reduce opioid overdoses. (30:21) Insidious motives. (31:53) Kids say the cutest things. (39:21) Justin’s ‘respectful’ violence outlet. (40:14) Experimenting in college. (49:33) Adam updates the audien...
Oct 18, 2024•1 hr 25 min
The Key to Visceral Fat Loss & Muscle Gain With Dr. Tyna Moore Her thoughts on Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) for women. (1:41) What do her patients notice when they go on HRT? (6:22) Explaining Regenerative Injection Therapy. (11:12) What age are women going into perimenopause? (13:45) Estrogen and adipose tissue. (17:02) Get healthy FIRST! (21:48) Context matters. (26:40) Defining metabolic health. (30:06) Why she is a BIG advocate of strength training. (33:29) Not all muscle is the same. (...
Oct 17, 2024•1 hr 10 min
Mind Pump Fit Tip: Stop doing “3 Sets of 12” to build muscle & DO this instead! (2:08) Cringy politicians. (19:38) We need each other. (24:25) The difference between a prebiotic and a probiotic. (38:27) Food dyes and your children’s health. (39:43) Brilliant marketing by Plunge. (49:16) Strength gains in the elderly. (55:21) Shout out to Jake Heyen! (57:54) #ListenerLive question #1 – If I eat more fat can that cause me to gain more weight during a cut? (59:32) #ListenerLive question #2 – How sh...
Oct 16, 2024•1 hr 51 min
Women, You Will Never Lose Belly Fat Unless You Do These 5 Things The causes of visceral belly fat. (1:10) #1 - Hormone imbalances (insulin resistance and estrogen/progesterone imbalance). (3:15) #2 - Excessive stress (high cortisol). (4:59) #3 - Loss of muscle. (10:02) #4 - Under eating/overtraining. (13:23) #5 - Metabolic adaptation. (15:20) The fix. #1 - Lift weights (not cardio). (18:29) #2 - Eat to BUILD. (24:25) #3 - Have a spiritual practice for stress. (28:02) #4 - Get good sleep. (34:39...
Oct 14, 2024•53 min
In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin coach four Pump Heads via Zoom. Mind Pump Fit Tip: Does it matter where you get your protein? (1:38) Reverse diet success story. (16:50) Updating the audience on the Mind Pump GLP-1 group. (19:30) Have firm boundaries with your kids, yet give them grace for their reactions. (31:19) Super mom and #dadlife tales. (41:01) Free trainer webinar series. (48:18) The health benefits of taking JOYMODE. (50:38) Why it is hard to be successful in losing b...
Oct 12, 2024•1 hr 56 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: Three BIG reasons why your shoulders aren’t growing! (1:46) The new/decked-out Mind Pump studio brought to you by PRx. (12:21) An exciting new exercise-mimicking peptide. (16:20) The STRUGGLE is where the gold is. (19:57) Like father, like son. (23:27) Halloween costumes with the Mind Pump crew. (25:45) Feeling the Happy D...
Oct 11, 2024•1 hr 6 min
How Strong Should You Be? - Fastest Way to Get Bigger & Stronger at the Same Time Everybody is different. Genetics matter. (2:13) How Strong Should You Be? - Fastest Way to Get Bigger & Stronger at the Same Time. (4:57) Male & Female Squat Standards. (7:10) Male & Female Bench Standards. (11:10) Male & Female Deadlift Standards. (13:22) Male & Female Overhead Press Standards. (15:00) Male & Female Pull-up Standards. (17:14) The four steps to getting as strong as possible. (18:45) Listener Questi...
Oct 10, 2024•39 min
In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin coach three Pump Heads via Zoom. Mind Pump Fit Tip: Three steps to get bigger arms in 30 days. (2:24) The dynamics between little girls vs. boys. (16:57) Testing out Meta AI. (20:56) Adam updates the audience on his transformation docuseries. (22:41) How language shapes ideas and behaviors. (32:43) Improving quality time with your family and yourself. (34:01) If you are new to personal training, start here. (42:09) Mind Pump Free Trainer Webina...
Oct 09, 2024•1 hr 33 min
If You Want to Build (10) lbs. Of Lean Muscle Before Winter Without Gaining Fat, Do These (5) Things How realistic is this goal? (1:14) Building muscle is a slow process. Consistency is key. (5:39) If You Want to Build (10) lbs. Of Lean Muscle Before Winter Without Gaining Fat, Do these (5) Things. #1 - Lift weights 3 days a week. (9:11) #2 - Squat, deadlift, bench press, and overhead press weekly. (14:17) #3 - Eat your target weight in grams of protein. (20:02) #4 - Sleep for 8 hours every nigh...
Oct 07, 2024•35 min
In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin coach four Pump Heads via Zoom. Mind Pump Fit Tip: You will NEVER lose body fat unless you do these five things. (1:44) Probiotics & fat loss. (18:14) The importance of paying attention to your stool. (21:59) Ignorance is bliss. (28:58) Making your farts smell like roses. (32:51) Challenging your stability. (34:22) How red-light therapy can help with recovery. (39:39) Son of Concorde. (45:14) Shout out to the bi-monthly Mind Pump Trainer webina...
Oct 05, 2024•1 hr 37 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 6 best high-protein inexpensive foods you can get anywhere (even Walmart)! (1:49) Fun activities with your kids. (15:07) Kids say the darndest things. (18:21) Physical vs. emotional injuries. (21:29) Ninja CREAMi, please sponsor us! (32:35) The role texture plays in palatability. (34:09) How will tech impact your healt...
Oct 04, 2024•1 hr 13 min
What Happens to Your Body When You Quit Ultra-Processed Foods for 30 Days The ONE factor that has the biggest impact on the obesity epidemic. (1:23) What are ultra-processed foods and why are they so irresistible? (6:07) Pallet fatigue is a REAL thing! (12:13) What Happens to Your Body When You Quit Ultra Processed Foods for 30 Days #1 - Your cravings will spike at first. (16:50) #2 - Your digestion will improve. (19:03) #3 - You will lose some weight. (21:59) #4 - You will build some muscle. (2...
Oct 03, 2024•41 min
In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin coach four Pump Heads via Zoom. Mind Pump Fit Tip: AVOID doing this first thing in the morning for better health results. (2:45) This is a good warning for people who use peptides for healing. (17:21) The anti-aging benefits of GHK-CU for the skin. (19:43) Diddy: Epstein Part II and going down the conspiracy rabbit hole. (21:11) Being sneaky. (33:42) Email handles you want to go away. (36:58) Organifi’s starter kit. (39:15) An example of how pr...
Oct 02, 2024•1 hr 47 min
The Eight Best Exercises to Get Strong, Toned Arms ‘Toned’ is a made-up word. (1:32) The importance of feeding your body correctly to repair, build, strengthen, and adapt. (4:05) Explaining the categories of exercises picked. (5:34) Compound #1 - Reverse grip chin up. (13:03) #2 - Parallel bar dips. (15:58) Elbows to side #3 - Barbell curls. (19:43) #4 - Tricep pressdown. (23:46) Elbows in front #5 - Preacher curls. (26:34) #6 - Skull crushers. (29:18) Extras #7 - Hammer curl (neutral grip). (30...
Sep 30, 2024•43 min
Mind Pump Fit Tip: The one MUST-DO hack to getting lean & healthy if you’re starting at 30% body fat. (1:46) Moments when you get tested as a parent. (10:41) Earn phase of your life vs learn phase. (25:50) BPC-157 is crazy! (31:50) Fun Facts with Justin: Anal breathing. (37:47) The only ‘off the rack’ suit for “jacked” guys! (40:10) A Pampers commercial is waiting to happen. (41:59) Fall is here, get your Vuori down jacket. (43:50) How CRAZY counterintelligence is getting! (45:16) The secret sau...
Sep 28, 2024•1 hr 36 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 are three health habits I regret not starting in my 20s. (1:44) Ninja cream. (14:57) The education system must be disrupted! (19:02) How the fitness industry has overcomplicated the process of building muscle and losing body fat. (22:30) Should MMA go away? (30:12) How we crave discipline and structure as a kid. (36:5...
Sep 27, 2024•1 hr 13 min
The Truth About Essential Amino Acids with Angelo Keely Coming back to his roots. Angelo’s background, personal story, and how he got involved with Kion. (1:37) Breaking down the role and importance of essential amino acids (EAAs). (9:39) The fundamental importance of building and maintaining lean muscle as we age. (13:05) The nuance in daily protein intake. (16:53) What leads to protein muscle synthesis? (20:37) What is the most anabolic whole source of protein? (27:56) Is a high protein diet l...
Sep 26, 2024•1 hr 18 min
In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin coach four Pump Heads via Zoom. Mind Pump Fit Tip: How to use caffeine the RIGHT way to maximize its health benefits and minimize its negatives. (3:22) Updating the audience on Adam’s transformation journey. (26:48) Highlighting the Viking press and other unconventional machines. (37:17) All show, no go. (40:38) Dark sense of humor. (42:19) Glamour shots with Mind Pump. (44:06) Having sympathy for people with addiction issues. (47:35) When your...
Sep 25, 2024•1 hr 53 min
