Mind Pump: Raw Fitness Truth

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 operations with your partner. (32:12) Which attachments attract each other? (35:41) Marriage glue. (41:05) The four pieces of relationship security. (44:32) The murkiness with the division of labor. (49:56) The poor messaging to young men. (54:47) Why women are in a no-win circumstance right now. (58:57) Why kids are so anxious and depressed. (1:01:43) The ramifications of too much access to pornography. (1:04:05) Why a booty call does not turn into a marriage. (1:06:48) The biggest

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 a comeback. (55:00) Shout out to The First Tycoon: The Epic Life of Cornelius Vanderbilt, a book by T.J. Stiles. (1:04:14) #ListenerLive question #1 - How can I train with a right hip labral tear? (1:05:49) #ListenerLive question #2 - What is the best program to do after Symmetry? I will be traveling a lot this summer and will have access to limited equipment. (1:18:15) #ListenerLive question #3 - At what point should you start cardio when you want to cut? (1:22:46) #ListenerLive q

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 ‘less’ worthy exercises. (20:58) #4 - Keep your protein intake high. (24:47) #5 - Use BFR training on off days. (28:22) Related Links/Products Mentioned Visit Seed for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Promo code MINDPUMP at checkout for 25% off your first month’s supply of Seed’s DS-01® Daily Synbiotic** June Promotion: MAPS Cardio or Summer Shredded Bundle or the Bikini Bundle 50% off! **Code JUNE50 at checkout** How Much Training Is Necessary To Maintain Strength And Muscle?

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’s spending habits and legacy. (42:00) The top fighting styles of MMA based on wins. (51:01) Shout out to @beardthebestyoucanbe. (56:11) #Listener Live question #1 - Which MAPS program is the best for me if I want to get strong in the big three (Squat, Bench, and Deadlift)? (57:27) #Listener Live question #2 - Is there going to be a big difference if I don’t complete the 6th workout of MAPS Split each week? (1:07:36) #Listener Live question #3 – How can I develop my hamstrings? (1:16:15)

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 do the best with. (32:18) The guy’s 1 rep max for each compound lift. (39:45) Confidence is sexy. (43:30) Blue collar jobs are here to stay. (50:06) The greatest value of home schooling. (54:12) The top traits people use to judge attractiveness. (59:40) Shout out to @oma.uk. (1:01:33) #Quah question #1 - How can I get a solid core? Not banging abs, but a strong engaged core? How do you train to naturally engage them in normal day to day activities to prevent injury? (1:03:03) #Quah ques

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 social media. (34:42) His experience working on the Biggest Loser. (38:02) Finding himself in a rebranding phase and examining his life during the pandemic. (52:19) Future fatherhood, being aligned with your partner and potentially leaving the country. (1:02:08) Why so much of health is community. (1:09:45) Have his views on health & fitness changed post-COVID? (1:13:18) The evolution of his training. (1:14:21) Why he has no problem NOT posting. (1:16:01) The journey behind creatin

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 research! (51:13) Shout out to Never Split the Difference, book by Chris Voss. (54:55) #Listener Live question #1 – What focus/intention should I be doing with MAPS 15 Advanced to get the best bang for my buck? (56:18) #Listener Live question #2 – Which program do you feel fits best with putting Olympic style weightlifting (snatch, clean, jerk, etc.)? (1:02:57) #Listener Live question #3 – I’m wondering what you guys used to do during your spilt shifts as a personal trainer and if you h

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 crunches, and leg raises. #2 - Obliques, their attachments, and common myths. (17:55) Best developing exercises: Cable chops and twisting sit-ups. #3 - Transversus abdominis, their attachments, and common myths. (24:08) Best developing exercises: Vacuums. Stabilizing movements (for the whole core): Planks, counter-rotation movements, and heavy walking movements. (30:50) How to prioritize your core muscles in your programming? (33:10) Related Links/Products Mentioned For Mind Pump list

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 dark. (41:50) Lawsuits and settlements. (48:53) Missing out on quality time with your kids. (53:22) Caldera works! (59:57) Shout out to Jesse Conrad. (1:01:40) #Listener Live question #1 - What advice do you have for me to feel the pump in isolated muscles and groups while keeping in mind my hypermobile joints? (1:03:47) #Listener Live question #2 - How can I achieve the hourglass figure? (1:12:37) #Listener Live question #3 – What things can I do to help with prolonged quad fatigue?

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: Consistency BEATS hard! (2:11) Take the MAPS leap for $5 a month! (5:30) Did scientists accidentally create an anti-addiction drug? (9:08) Nature is messed up. (19:09) Is this the future of inside trading? (23:19) The pros/cons of AI regulation. (25:02) The top causes of death for bodybuilders. (30:50) Video killed the radio star. (35:12) Kids say the darndest things. (39:32) Parent hacks with managing screen time. (43:33) When you know you are a boomer. (48:27) Why eating grass-fed vs. grain fed meat may lower your inflammation levels.(54:29) Vuori is EVERYWHERE! (57:09) Here’s why bands DO NOT cause as much muscle damage as other forms of training. (58:32) Shout out to the Mind Pump Newsletter. (59:54) #Quah question #1 - Can you use light weights (instead of bands) for trigger sessions? (1:01:

In this episode Sal, Adam & Justin have an in-depth conversation with attorney, banker and real estate investor Chris Naghibi about the state of banks and the economy. Chris’s “lazy moron” journey into the career he has now. (1:58) What role do ‘rules & regulations’ play in some of these economic crises? (17:57) Successful, but not stress-tested. (25:44) What is a “run on the bank” and why is it so dangerous? (32:00) Inflation’s comparison to losing body fat. (44:16) Why in order to win you have to be an extremist. (48:38) The impacts of institutional buying. (51:38) His thoughts on long/short-term leases. (57:35) How do these interest rate hikes affect banks? (1:03:58) Playing ‘political chicken’ with the debt ceiling. (1:07:05) Going down the rabbit hole on the future of digital currency. (1:13:02) How retail traders influence the market. (1:18:45) In order to create, we must destroy. The impact of A.I. (1:21:17) Where can you put your money, earn the most, and spend the

In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin coach four Pump Heads via Zoom. Mind Pump Fit Tip: STOP listening to the whey protein peddlers! Collagen protein is ACTUALLY pretty good for you. (3:12) Nobody sits in the daytime! (13:53) All that’s interesting featuring Andre the Giant. (17:55) Adam and Sal’s experience so far with the Oura Ring. (25:28) Coaching with NutriSense is a game changer! (30:14) Speculating Sports Illustrated target market. (34:35) When do little kids feel most loved? (37:49) The power and pull of games and screen time. (39:40) Everett’s first big role. (45:03) MAPS Anabolic Advanced success story. (47:48) Subscribe to Mind Pump on Instagram today! (48:38) Another case against artificial sweeteners. (50:54) Shout out to Amala Ekpunobi. (52:52) #Listener Live question #1 - What can I do for the next 2 months to preserve the muscle mass I have, not lose any more weight, and continue to develop my rear delts? (54:25) #Listener Live question #2 -

In this episode Sal, Adam & Justin cover seven reasons why bands are a unique way to add variety and build muscle. One of the most effective yet most overlooked tools for building maximum strength, maximum muscle, and mobility in enhancing fat loss are resistance bands! Bands can be quite advanced. (2:26) Bands bad PR and poor application. (4:43) 7 Unique Benefits of Bands. #1 - Strength curve. (14:17) #2 - Constant tension. (17:59) #3 - Encourages controlled negative and good form. (18:55) #4 - Does far less muscle damage. (21:42) #5 - Encourages isometric squeeze. (29:17) #6 - TOTALLY novel. (32:40) #7 - Easy on the joints and low risk of injury. (35:39) Related Links/Products Mentioned LAUNCH SPECIAL: MAPS Bands, Retail for $97, with $30 off during the launch. The public price is $67. Includes 2 E-Books: Bonus #1: Ultimate Bodyweight Training Guide (Retail: $47), Bonus #2: Quick Meals for Health & Fitness (Retail: $47). Money back guarantee, Ends Sunday, May 28th. **Coupon C

In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin coach four Pump Heads via Zoom. Mind Pump Fit Tip: Poor gut health will DESTROY your ability to build muscle, burn body fat, or even feel good. A GOOD probiotic is an investment we should ALL be making. (1:39) Peptides for gut health. (12:02) Justin being manly, and spider stories. (16:11) The universal strategy to get away from most things. (25:58) Don’t mess with Zuck. (28:58) Science doesn’t ask if we should, it just asks, can we? (30:29) Recapping Mother’s Day festivities. (34:07) The controversy over Netflix’s Queen Cleopatra. (46:48) How muscles became popular in the media. (51:51) Sal’s high praise for the Chocolate bone broth from Paleo Valley. (57:44) Shout out to Slaying Your Fear: A Guide for People Who Grapple with Insecurity, a book by Adam Lane Smith. (59:04) #Listener Live question #1 - What is the appropriate program to do after completing Anabolic? After my wife’s first time through, although the scale never m

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: Protein is the magic macronutrient! Seek it out if you want better insulin sensitivity, the ability to build more muscle, speed up recovery, and improve satiety. (1:54) Cows with names produce more milk. (9:38) Arby’s accidental death? (16:34) What would be in Mind Pump’s neighborhood? (24:23) Updating the current educational system. (28:50) Dad Life Updates: Asking your kids, rather than telling and everything being your fault as a parent. (33:28) An MRI gone horribly wrong. (42:55) Mind Pump’s new logo. (47:52) Would your 12-year-old self be happy with you? (49:17) Increasing your sodium levels to combat dehydration and cramps. (55:57) Shout out to Daily Dose Meals. (57:42) #Quah question #1 - What can I do to feel my chest more than my front delts during incline benches? (1:01:54) #Quah question #

In this episode Sal, Adam & Justin speak with sex expert, Dr. Emily on how to add more fun to the bedroom. Why is sexual health so important? (1:47) How stress, trauma, and shame are pleasure thieves. (4:40) Having an unhealthy relationship with masturbation. (8:17) Porn without education is problematic. (9:20) When do kids get sexually imprinted? (18:51) The components of healthy sex. (22:00) Comparing lube to sunscreen. (26:18) The common sexual challenges between men and women. (31:35) Couples that play together stay together. (37:45) The common misconceptions around orgasms. (42:18) The 5 Pillars of Sexual IQ. (47:03) #1 – Embodiment. (48:52) #2 – Health. (53:22) #3 – Self-Knowledge. (54:33) #4 – Self-acceptance. (55:10) #5 – Collaboration. (55:20) Compare and despair does not work with sex. (59:14) Leaning into what is easy for you. (1:01:59) Rebranding anal sex. (1:05:16) Examining where your beliefs around sex come from. (1:09:50) Knowing the difference bet

In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin coach four Pump Heads via Zoom. Mind Pump Fit Tip: Do hard things! (2:12) The Di Stefano’s urgent care scare. (21:17) Adam’s embarrassing moment at the Warriors game. (28:34) The sad state of San Francisco. (42:08) ‘Coregasm’ is a real thing! (49:06) Lack of muscle is the biggest contributor to the chronic health crisis. (49:53) The hermetic effect of the Green Juice from Organifi. (52:57) Shout out to Word on Fire. (55:22) #Listener Live question #1 - How can I help my muscles take over more instead of my joints? (57:42) #Listener Live question #2 - What should my training focus be while I prioritize my gut health? (1:08:02) #Listener Live question #3 - What is the best approach to get my body less crooked? (1:21:01) #Listener Live question #4 – Will fasting hinder my gains and progress? (1:29:01) Related Links/Products Mentioned Ask a question to Mind Pump, live! Email: live@mindpumpmedia.com Visit The Cold Plunge for

In this episode Sal, Adam & Justin speak to Dr. McClain about the most recent longevity and health science. Taking control of your health. (1:41) Longevity vs. health span. (3:53) The three pillars that impact your biological age. (11:35) NO diet fits all. (14:22) How he eats for maximal performance. (20:03) Using exercise as the great equalizer. (25:47) The importance of sleep hygiene. (31:06) The effect of metformin on your health and longevity. (44:30) How can hormone therapy impact your performance and health span? (52:45) At what age should you investigate hormone therapy? (1:02:17) Peptides for health and longevity. (1:08:03) How gene editing will revolutionize life span. (1:15:56) The future for stem cell therapy. (1:21:31) Advancements towards early detection of diseases and cancers. (1:24:51) Related Links/Products Mentioned Visit PRx Performance for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! Cheating Death: The New Science of Living Longer and Better – Book by

In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin coach three Pump Heads via Zoom. Mind Pump Fit Tip: Some protein powders are more suitable for bulking. For example, whey protein. (1:49) The evolution of Adam’s sugar addiction. (23:12) The tall guy always gets sized up. (37:00) The last time the guys were in a potentially fearful altercation. (41:33) Butcher Box now has chicken nuggets! (46:00) Shout out to @oldtime.strongman. (50:44) #ListenerLive question #1 - How would you program training & nutrition throughout the year if you try to peak at the same time annually to see the progress you’ve made each year? (54:31) #ListenerLive question #2 - Do certain body types/anatomies struggle with the “ass to grass” squat? (1:12:10) #ListenerLive question #3 - How to know if peptides are right for you? (1:33:12) Related Links/Products Mentioned Ask a question to Mind Pump, live! Email: live@mindpumpmedia.com Visit Legion Athletics for the exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners

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: Find a pre-workout that MAXIMIZES usable focus! Everything else is pretty much a waste. (2:09) Kids have no filter. (9:54) Justin’s latest ‘Gymnastics Dad’ trip to Arizona. (13:03) Adam Recommends Silo on Apple+. (26:27) The power of music. (30:36) Making social media work for you. (38:51) The misconception that resistance bands are for beginners. (44:02) Fun Facts with Justin: The Star-Nosed Mole. (47:33) Shout out to Tom Haviland. (49:52) #Quah question #1 - When doing dumbbell pullovers in Phase 3 of Anabolic, the video shows the guy doing them lying lengthwise on the bench. I saw on Adam’s YouTube video with Dr. Jordan Shallow that they are lying across the bench. Is there a difference, or a better way when doing this exercise? (51:36) #Quah question #2 - If you had to build a personal training busines