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 MOST effective ways to get those around you to start working out. (1:45) Creatine does EVERYTHING! (25:12) Red-light therapy to help with your sinuses. (34:53) Are artificial muscles in our future? (38:05) At what point do the childish things you collect get weird? (47:14) The nuggets are a HIT! (56:17) #Quah question ...
Mar 28, 2025•1 hr 16 min
Seven-Time Mr. Olympia Winner Phil Heath Dropping the scale and living life. (1:10) Uncle Phil. (7:35) Breaking down his attachment to basketball. (10:01) His path into bodybuilding. (19:15) When did he get into strict bodybuilding? (25:21) His mentality on taking gear to enhance his physique. (30:50) Bringing pleasure to his soul. (36:50) Did he make bodybuilding an idol? (40:33) His experience with intestinal strangulation. (45:15) His relationship with Jay Cutler. (49:29) Is the rivalry with ...
Mar 27, 2025•1 hr 55 min
In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin coach four Pump Heads via Zoom. Mind Pump Fit Tip: 5 crazy things that destroy your health. (2:17) How much does your mental state affect your physical state? (28:42) Polarizing personalities and knowing your teammates. (32:17) Why with some studies you must be careful how you interpret the data. (43:51) The difference between sleeping with and without Eight Sleep. (46:16) The staggering shift in culture. (49:40) Reducing the ‘puffy eye’ look. ...
Mar 26, 2025•1 hr 49 min
How to Break Free from Destructive Body Image Issues The HIGH prevalence of body-image issues in the fitness space. (1:11) The extreme versions that are easy to spot. (4:30) The characteristics of this avatar. (9:11) How to Break Free from Abusive Body Image Issues #1 - Take time off (from workouts, measuring, and weighing). (12:11) #2 - Make it real by telling others. (18:41) #3 - Stop weighing yourself and studying yourself in the mirror. (21:36) #4 - Turn off social media or change the algori...
Mar 24, 2025•41 min
In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin coach three Pump Heads via Zoom. Mind Pump Fit Tip: 4 weird ways to build muscle. (2:03) GHK-CU and its effect on skin looseness. (22:35) Sal’s confessional. (28:32) Is this the beginning of the end for CrossFit? (49:53) Drinking with or without Zbiotics. (55:52) #ListenerLive question #1 – Do body proportions or body type play a significant role in the way someone is able to change their body through resisting training? (57:25) #ListenerLive q...
Mar 22, 2025•1 hr 29 min
Mind Pump Fit Tip: The 5 best & worst people you will run into in the gym. (2:00) For those CEOs that lift, do their companies outperform those who don’t? (17:54) Comparing bicep growth between preacher and incline curls. (23:48) The disturbing rise in youth gambling. (29:49) If Mind Pump were an alcoholic drink, what would it be? (44:02) The ‘Drop’ stack. (45:59) What doesn’t creatine do? (49:26) Make any outfit dresser and sharper. (51:12) Iconic vehicles from our childhood. (53:16) #Quah ques...
Mar 21, 2025•1 hr 10 min
Heal Your Cavities & Fix Your Teeth with Functional Dentistry Dr. Staci Whitman Functional vs. Conventional dentistry. (1:48) Can you change the microbiome to be more positive for oral health? (5:26) Are cavities reversible? (11:59) Is dentistry a scam? (13:58) Why have wisdom teeth become a problem? (21:01) Why dentistry would be DEAD if Big Food changed. (28:20) Should we avoid fluoride? (30:32) How bad is mouthwash? (41:38) My gums bleed, what should I do? (45:06) Why you can’t have a healthy...
Mar 20, 2025•1 hr 33 min
In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin coach three Pump Heads via Zoom. Mind Pump Fit Tip: Can you get your body back on track in 7 days? Yes! Here is your 7-day recovery reset. (2:11) Brain.fm works! (13:10) The impact of having quality muscle has on your health. (19:01) Addressing the hot topic of autism. (21:53) Does the average child today receive less sunlight than a prisoner? (25:51) The story of Bishnu Shrestha. (33:02) Chores and their connection to a stronger work ethic. (3...
Mar 19, 2025•1 hr 36 min
Uncover the Muscle-Building Secrets of Unilateral Training Defining unilateral training and the value of doing a block of it. (1:04) Uncovering Four Muscle-Building Secrets of Unilateral Training #1 - Uncover left-to-right development imbalances. (3:50) #2 - Old exercises become new. (11:45) #3 - Easy correctional exercise. (15:10) #4 - Better mind-muscle connection. (20:54) Questions: When training unilaterally does all dumbbell work count (For example a dumbbell chest press.)? (26:36) Which si...
Mar 17, 2025•34 min
Mind Pump Fit Tip: The 5 best exercises for a stronger grip and forearms. (2:27) Optimizing your mitochondrial health is one of the keys to longevity. (16:34) Feeling manly. (24:48) Justin is getting his metal fix in. (28:56) How out of touch with reality can you possibly be? (33:53) Caffeine withdrawal is nasty. (37:07) Red vs. white wine, is there a difference in health benefits? (43:26) The ideological gap between Gen Z boys and girls. (47:43) CRAZY odds. (49:29) The future of live performanc...
Mar 15, 2025•1 hr 44 min
Mind Pump Fit Tip: Top 5 exercises that build muscle that you probably aren’t doing. (1:59) Exercise and sleep. (19:21) The war against raw milk. (23:25) Children and their core memories. (26:46) What is Sal using to mitigate the effects of going off caffeine? (32:09) Which gender can handle more training volume? (35:46) Be kind to AI. (40:31) It’s a “weird” iPhone glitch. (43:05) The origin of the Konami Code. (44:14) Companies’ evolution. (47:22) Salt wars. (49:48) #Quah question #1 – Should I...
Mar 14, 2025•1 hr 8 min
From Plateau to PR: How to Break Through Strength Barriers Defining what a plateau is. (1:18) Why this is a meaningful conversation. (2:20) The most frustrating part of fitness. (5:37) The BIG mistake most people make. (7:38) From Plateau to PR: Six Strategies to Break Through Strength Barriers #1 - Focus on strength. (13:45) #2 - Change the exercises. (17:06) #3 - Change the rep ranges. (21:13) #4 - Change the tempo. (23:01) #5 - Trust a new structure and follow. (26:13) #6 - Start with recover...
Mar 13, 2025•40 min
In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin coach four Pump Heads via Zoom. Mind Pump Fit Tip: Can being too healthy be a bad thing? (2:47) Making the case for taking higher doses of creatine. (26:37) The methylene blue trend. (29:40) The value of Lent. (32:02) Sal’s break from lust. (36:41) Reversing an aging heart. (45:00) Enhancing your savory dishes with Paleovalley’s latest bone broth protein. (49:40) #ListenerLive question #1 – What's the difference between reverse dieting and bulk...
Mar 12, 2025•1 hr 54 min
Cutting Edge Peptide Fat Loss & Muscle Building with Alex Kikel What’s the deal with methylene blue? (2:02) His background in the peptide space. (9:09) How common is it for a professional athlete to have someone work with them who is NOT their doctor? (11:22) Why he believes there is not a biological problem he cannot fix. (12:38) How nicotine is protective of long COVID symptoms. (13:37) The effects and benefits of nicotine. (15:12) How would he program these things to an athlete? (17:48) Can w...
Mar 10, 2025•1 hr 23 min
Mind Pump Fit Tip: Stop your full-body or split routine now! It might be killing your gains! (2:14) Do you want to eat more, bump your calories, and protein? Eat grass-fed! (22:57) Brain cancer and diet. (26:07) Sal’s beefy. (33:33) The impact of group coaching. (36:28) “You got really nice skin bro.” (40:24) The age of the AI influencer. (42:21) The Christianity explosion. (49:49) #ListenerLive question #1 – Do you have any information about the impact of weightlifting/resistance training on li...
Mar 08, 2025•1 hr 38 min
Mind Pump Fit Tip: The five BEST sources of protein for bodybuilding. (1:44) What body types have advantages with certain lifts? (21:38) Mind Pump’s Vuori favorites. (31:29) Probiotics and cognitive function. (36:39) We need to normalize parasites. (40:20) Fun Facts with Justin: What color is crab blood? (43:21) Exercise and dementia. (46:33) Transform your body in 90 days! (51:02) #Quah question #1 – I’ve been a yo-yo dieter for years. I’m doing MAPS Starter and have maybe 50lbs to lose. Should...
Mar 07, 2025•1 hr 7 min
Stop Trying to Get Your Kids in Shape! Do This Instead! Stop trying to get your kids in shape! Try these 6 methods instead. (1:38) #1 - Be the example. (2:15) #2 - Foster a good relationship with exercise and eating healthy. (9:43) #3 - Give them options consisting of protein, something new, something they love. (17:22) #4 - Use bodyweight and suspension trainers. (25:17) #5 - Play with them. (27:03) #6 - Reduce screen time with time limits. (31:57) Questions: I have dual custody, and my ex does...
Mar 06, 2025•55 min
In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin coach four Pump Heads via Zoom. Mind Pump Fit Tip: Five weird & proven hacks to SPEED up recovery. (2:46) Why you MUST have high standards when it comes to your supplements. (14:55) Muscle dysmorphia. (20:55) The Cola Wars saga. (24:47) Any guesses on how Sal injured his hamstring? (27:00) Surprising foods that contain red dyes. (31:25) An alarming recent study on long COVID. (35:38) Kids say and do the darndest things. (38:03) Shout out to the...
Mar 05, 2025•1 hr 34 min
Get Crazy Results in 90 Days! | MAPS Transform If you want your body to adapt and change, you must do it the RIGHT way! (1:59) Breaking down how you can get CRAZY results in 90 days: First 30 Days (8:18) Start SLOW (maximize adaptation and minimize recovery time) Five workout days a week Reverse diet Second 30 Days (17:07) Increase volume and intensity (takes more to trigger growth, move to a general split, sets are up with bulk and down with cut) Cut down workouts to 4 days a week Mini cuts min...
Mar 03, 2025•34 min
Mind Pump Fit Tip: Five SNEAKY and EASY ways to BOOST protein intake. (1:48) Three PROVEN movements to increase your push press. (19:37) Grip strength and its association with longevity. (29:04) Is AI making us dumber? (33:47) Four proven ingredients for a happy, lasting marriage. (36:00) An option when you can’t get your veggies in. (43:39) Weird Science with Sal: Rupert’s Drop. (44:57) Natural formations that look REAL. (49:37) #ListenerLive question #1 – Why can't I lean down and get better m...
Mar 01, 2025•1 hr 40 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: If you follow scientific studies to determine what to do for fat loss and muscle gain, STOP NOW! Consider these things first. (1:42) The interesting side effect of customers who consume LMNT. (24:01) Don’t be afraid of some germs. (26:24) Encouraging signs when it comes to government policies on health. (31:09) Sex and poor health correlation. (38:36) T...
Feb 28, 2025•1 hr 8 min
5 Steps You Can Take to Get Back into Shape Fast 5 Steps You Can Take to Get Back into Shape Fast #1 - Eat more protein. (1:30) #2 - Lift weights (most days). (9:17) #3 - Walk after every meal. (15:17) #4 - Go to bed early. (19:07) #5 - Hire a coach. (21:20) Questions: Why is the fail rate so high for getting back into shape? (24:50) Is running a good way to get back into shape? (27:05) Should I start my fitness journey with a long fast? (29:11) What is the success rate for gym vs at-home workou...
Feb 27, 2025•35 min
In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin coach three Pump Heads via Zoom. Mind Pump Fit Tip: Here is the ONE strength-building technique NONE of you are doing that is killing your progress. (2:27) The most important thing to consider when training your kids. (18:53) Turbocharge collagen production in your skin with red-light therapy. (27:40) Cluster vs. traditional sets. (29:17) Shout out to Ben Bruno! (33:32) Adam has a gift for numbers. (35:23) Look out for parasites! (38:10) The gr...
Feb 26, 2025•1 hr 30 min
Ranking the Top 5 Techniques to Maximize Chest Gains and Growth Ranking the Top 5 Techniques to Maximize Chest Gains and Growth. (1:18) Fight the negative portion PROPERLY. (1:34) Drive hands together on all chest presses. (8:33) Focus on the stretch on all fly movements. (12:14) Rotate palms down for max squeeze. (15:03) When putting your chest workout together, go in this order: upper, middle, lower, isolation. (17:03) How would you rank them? (21:35) Questions: Does a big bench press equal a ...
Feb 24, 2025•43 min
Mind Pump Fit Tip: Don’t get that surgery!!! You could be making a huge mistake! Consider and listen to these 4 factors to make a better decision. (1:51) Static stretching combined with Brain.fm. (23:57) TVs look A LOT different these days. (28:30) The importance and value of maintaining exercise as you age. (29:16) Life expectancy trends of different countries. (31:35) Addressing the viral GLP-1 fear tactics. (33:46) The powerful tool of having coaches in your corner. (43:19) What’s more intere...
Feb 22, 2025•1 hr 47 min
Mind Pump Fit Tip: The pros and cons of group fitness coaching. (2:05) How much exercise do you really need to build muscle? (23:50) Sleep’s impact on an athlete’s performance. (28:31) Big Food vs. GLP-1s. (37:04) Don’t fall for this scam. (46:40) An Eastern medicine approach to avoid waking up in the middle of the night. (48:43) What prevents child predators? (53:39) #Quah question #1 – You guys are always giving great advice on fat loss, but can we get some rapid-fire tips for the hard gainers...
Feb 21, 2025•1 hr 14 min
The 5 Secret Advantages of Old Experienced Lifters The 5 Secret Advantages of Old Experienced Lifters. (1:34) #1 - You can get the same or better results with lighter weight. (1:54) #2 - Muscle memory. (10:32) #3 - Keeping muscle requires far less work. (18:28) #4 - The difference between you and your peers becomes massive. (24:22) #5 - You know your body. (30:15) Questions: Can new/older lifters build muscle like younger lifters? (35:54) At what age should someone stop lifting heavy? (38:51) Ar...
Feb 20, 2025•50 min
In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin coach three Pump Heads via Zoom. Mind Pump Fit Tip: The downfall of the fitness industry: DON’T listen to people who do these three things. (2:34) The #1 benefit of personal training. (23:19) Introducing MAPS Transformation. (27:27) Why is poor sleep so common? (32:39) The flaw in the recent Jeff Nippard strict vs. cheat curl study. (39:02) How some people value how they look more than the way they perform. (41:26) The recent cultural shift to ...
Feb 19, 2025•1 hr 29 min
If Someone Wants to Go from Dad Bod to Fit at 40, What Are the First 7 Steps They Should Take? If someone wants to go from dad bod to fit at 40, what are the first 7 steps they should take? #1 - Lift weights. (1:08) #2 - Eat ONLY real food. (6:11) #3 - Eat protein first. (8:20) #4 - Eat veggies second for every meal. (13:18) #5 - Get consistent sleep. (16:37) #6 - Check hormones. (19:38) #7 - Ignore scale and mirror, focus on health and performance. (23:25) Questions (Diet, Training, & Lifestyle...
Feb 17, 2025•48 min
In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin coach four Pump Heads via Zoom. Mind Pump Fit Tip: The top 5 plateau busters! (1:48) Cheat vs. strict curls. Which are better for progress? (20:11) Omega-3s can slow the aging process. (27:39) Real vs lab-created shilajit. (30:29) Creatine and head trauma. (34:54) Cannabis legalization/rehab increase. (36:56) Scary smartphone statistics. (48:56) #ListenerLive question #1 – Is it bad to lift a Rate of Perceived Exertion (RPE) of 8 or 9 every tim...
Feb 15, 2025•1 hr 33 min
