Mind Pump: Raw Fitness Truth Sal Di Stefano, Adam Schafer, Justin Andrews, Doug Egge

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: Both the present you and the future you benefit from when you sacrifice the RIGHT why. (1:52)
Why Mind Pump’s steers from before & after’s. (19:30)
Proud leader moments. (23:33)
Kids say the darndest things. (34:03)
Organifi products FLY off the shelves! (35:50)
Gummies vs. pills. (37:06)
Shout out to the Mind Pump Newsletter! (43:17)
Try Brain.fm, MIND BLOWN! (45:22)
The difference between nerve and muscle pain. (48:32)
See Mind Pump, LIVE in Las Vegas! (52:54)
#Quah question #1 - Is just weightlifting 3x a week good enough for overall health and longevity? Also, does weightlifting affect your cardiovascular health in any way? (57:59)
#Quah question #2 - Where do you classify lunges? They aren't in the big 5 but I'd love some insight into the value of them and their variations. (1:02:07)
#Quah question #3 - Why is the body so stubborn to respond to a calorie deficit after a long reverse diet? (1:06:21)
#Quah question #4 - What direction or challenges is Mind Pump going or facing as a company? (1:10:16)
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People Mentioned
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How the hips are the center of ALL your power. (2:42)
Five reasons WHY your butt won’t grow and HOW to make it grow.
#1 - Not Training Frequently: Train your butt three days a week. (7:58)
#2 - Doing the Wrong Exercises: Do squats, hip thrusts, and deadlifts. (15:15)
#3 - Sleep 9 hours. (19:12)
#4 - Change the reps. (21:51)
#5 - Eat more (Eat high protein). (25:40)
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In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin coach four Pump Heads via Zoom. Email live@mindpumpmedia.com if you want to be considered to ask your question on the show.
Mind Pump Fit Tip: Work on sleep. It will make everything else better. (2:17)
Signs we are having sex tonight. (15:16)
Sal’s a terrible patient. (18:38)
Getting your first pimple. (20:42)
Bad food diets and the worst fast food. (23:19)
At what point will the GLP-1s be used to save money? (29:33)
When are they going to stop comparing us to apes? (33:27)
The value of sports. (35:23)
A test of patience. (41:35)
The biggest advocate for Ned. (44:01)
The appeal of Dubai. (45:25)
NBA players are a different breed. (49:04)
Shout out to Mind Pump Live! (54:17)
#ListenerLive question #1 - How should I go about reversing out of the prep phase after the show? (59:37)
#ListenerLive question #2 - What should I do to build my glutes? (1:14:46)
#ListenerLive question #3 - How much does MAPS Oldtime Strength correlate with the strongman sport? (1:28:57)
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People Mentioned
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The power of the scale. (1:25)
Why it’s irrelevant. (6:02)
Four reasons why you should THROW AWAY your scale!
#1 - It doesn’t measure body composition. (11:49)
#2 - It takes our focus off other metrics. (14:31)
#3 - It can mess with our heads. (21:46)
#4 - Weight can fluctuate from day to day. (26:48)
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In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin coach four Pump Heads via Zoom. Email live@mindpumpmedia.com if you want to be considered to ask your question on the show.
Mind Pump Fit Tip: If you have a body part that seems to be lagging, don’t go heavier, go LIGHTER. (1:35)
Connecting and disconnecting. (11:07)
Understanding what is developmentally appropriate. (17:49)
Owning up as a parent. (25:04)
The favorite host results are in! (29:49)
The best immune-boosting supplements for kids. (30:23)
Eggs are NOT bad for you. (33:13)
GLP-1 agonists’ impact on society and Adam. (35:56)
Shout out to Mind Pump’s FREE 3-Day Trainer Seminar. (50:39)
#ListenerLive question #1 - How can I increase my muscle mass and gain strength in that short time frame? (51:51)
#ListenerLive question #2 - Should I or should I not do the trigger sessions if I’m doing MAPS Anabolic Advanced? (1:00:45)
#ListenerLive question #3 - How do I choose which parts of a demanding program like Performance I include with my client? (1:04:04)
#ListenerLive question #4 - My curiosity is training clients with implants and post-explant surgery. Are there certain exercises and sets and reps you would encourage, and any to avoid?  Also, I am having breast explant surgery. Any suggestions on the best approach to ease back into training chest post-surgery? (1:16:01)
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Mind Pump Fit Tip: MANAGE your algorithms. (1:41)
Shout out to Dr. John Delony. (14:29)
Sal’s vasectomy experience. (16:49)
Why Sal is dropping the ‘wife beater’ when working out. (24:00)
Adam’s latest Tirzepetide challenge. (26:12)
The homelessness epidemic in California. (39:51)
The state of the economy. (43:54)
Conspiracy theory corner with Mind Pump. (49:42)
#Quah question #1 - As a 48-year-old male I’m having a tough time with increasing the overhead press. What would you recommend as a “Z” press progression? (58:43)
#Quah question #2 - Is 30G of protein powder the same as 30G of animal-sourced protein? What are the differences in terms of how much we absorb? (1:02:50)
#Quah question #3 - How does the body actually lose or burn fat? Do you sweat it out, breathe it out or is it something else? (1:07:29)
#Quah question #4 - I made tremendous strength gains through Anabolic. I put 50 lbs. on my squat and 130 lbs. on my deadlift. I’ve done this w/o straps or a belt. At what point should someone start using wrist straps or weight belts? (1:11:52)
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