Mind Pump: Raw Fitness Truth
Episodes
1267: When Eating Junk Food & Being Lazy is Healthy
09 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Sal, Adam & Justin discuss why sometimes eating less than ideal food and not being productive actually serves your overall health. M...
1266: How to Build Muscle With Isometric Holds, the Benefits of Blood Flow Restriction Training, the Type of Person Who Adjusts Quickly to At-home Workouts & More
08 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about the type of lifter that is having the easiest time adjusting to a...
1265: How to Develop a Winning Mindset
06 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Sal, Adam & Justin discuss how anyone can train their mindset to improve their life. How you do anything is how you do everything. (...
1264: How to Improve Your Overhead Press, Strength & Mobility Moves for the Rotator Cuff, When to Change up Exercises & More
04 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about the best accessory lifts to increase the overhead press, good str...
1263: Ways Building Muscle Speeds up Your Metabolism, How to Spot a Good vs. a Crappy At-home Workout, Healthy Alternatives to Unhealthy Foods & More
03 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about how having more muscle speeds up your metabolism, how to spot a g...
1262: Why Fitness Assessments are Important
02 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Sal, Adam & Justin discuss why fitness assessments are important if you want to reach your fitness goals, how to perform them and exe...
1261: Must-Dos to Maintain Your Physique During Quarantine, Ways to Stay Mentally Fit, Small Daily Activities to Improve Your Life & More
01 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about the absolute MUST-DOs to maintain your physique during a quaranti...
1260: 7 Male Fitness Myths That Slow Your Gains
30 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Sal, Adam & Justin discuss seven common beliefs that men have about fitness that are impeding their success. Challenging and explain...
1259: How to Properly Use Full Range of Motion When Lifting, Ways to Get Kids to Eat Healthy, the Pros & Cons of Artificial Sweeteners & MORE
28 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
1259: How to Properly Use Full Range of Motion When Lifting, Ways to Get Kids to Eat Healthy, the Pros & Cons of Artificial Sweeteners & MORE Breakin...
1258 Eating Based on Activity, Pyramid & Reverse Pyramid Sets, the Benefit of Working Out in High Temperatures & More
27 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about changing nutrition to account for being much more sedentary, the ...
1257: The Best At-Home Exercises for Your Entire Body
26 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Sal, Adam & Justin discuss the best at-home exercises for all parts of the body. Why working out without equipment doesn’t mean ...
1256: Staying Motivated When Working Out at Home, the Value of Splitting up at Home Workouts, the Difference Between Going to Fatigue & Going to Failure & More
25 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about what to do if less motivated to workout at home vs. going to the ...
1255: How Trainers Can Maintain Their Businesses While Gyms Are Closed
23 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Sal, Adam & Justin give actionable ways trainers can adapt to maintain their businesses and even thrive during this period of gym clo...
1254: How to Use Rest-Pause Sets, Tips for Overcoming Sugar Addiction, Introducing Weightlifting to Teens & MORE
21 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about rest-pause sets and how can they be used in a workout, “curing”...
1253: The Truth About Kipping Pull-Ups, the Benefits of Drinking a Gallon of Water, Addressing Hypermobility Issues & MORE
20 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about whether the gallon of water a day recommendation is a real thing ...
1252: Confessions of a Sports Agent
19 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Sal, Adam & Justin speak with Wynn Silberman, a sports agent who has represented well-known pros in the NFL and MLB. Wynn is full of ...
1251: When Going to Failure Increases Gains, the Risks & Benefits of Jefferson Curls, the Truth About Being Big-boned & More
18 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about whether going to failure can be beneficial every once in a while,...
1250: How to Stay Fit, Healthy & Well During the Coronavirus Pandemic
16 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Sal, Adam & Justin discuss how to maintain fitness when gyms are closed, bolster the immune system and maintain a positive state of m...
1249: How to Maintain Muscle During Coronavirus Gym Closures, Tips to Separate Your Body Image from Your Self-image, the Best Ways to Stretch and Strengthen the Quadratus Lumborum & More
14 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about tips to maintain muscle when gyms are closed due to the coronavir...
1248: The Best Budget High-quality Protein Sources, How to Retain Muscle When Using HIIT and LISS Cardio to Maximize Fat Loss, the Most Demonized & Overhyped Foods & More
13 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about what to do when you struggle with taking rest days, the best affo...
1247: The Dangers of Eating Too Much Sugar
12 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Sal, Adam & Justin discuss the potential negative impacts of consuming too much sugar. The demonization of sugar. (5:00) The addicti...
1246: Cellulite Reduction Strategies, Preventing Joint Pain When Lifting Heavy, Frequency Vs. Duration When Performing Mobility Work & More
11 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about whether red light therapy actually helps reduce the appearance of...
1245: Why Meal Plans Suck
09 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Sal, Adam & Justin discuss the pitfalls of meal plans. The unpopular statement, why all meal plans suck. (2:58) The mistakes the guy...
1244: Clean Eating vs. Flexible Dieting, Preventing Muscle Loss When Cutting, The Best Cardio Machines & MORE
07 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about why bodybuilders almost always seem to opt for clean eating as op...
1243: Why SARMs Are Not Worth the Risk, How to Improve Your Vertical Jump, the Impact Resistance Training & Diet Has on Conception & More
06 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about whether SARMs are a useful tool or a gimmick, exercises for impro...
1242: Muscle Building Secrets of Powerlifting With Dr. Jordan Shallow
05 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Sal, Adam & Justin speak with good friend Dr. Jordan Shallow about the value of training for powerlifting. Is powerlifting getting m...
1241: Adjusting Creatine Intake on Non-training Days, Ways to Get Quality Sleep When Working Shifts, Finding Balance as a Professional Athlete & More
04 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about whether creatine intake should differ on non-training days, how t...
1240: The Muscle Building & Fat Burning Effects of Oly Lifting With Sonny Webster
02 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Sal, Adam & Justin discuss the challenges and benefits of Olympic Lifting with Olympian Sonny Webster. What is Olympic Lifting? (3:3...
1239: How to Get a Flat Belly, Techniques to Add Weight to Your Major Lifts, Tips for Increasing the Depth of Your Squat & More
29 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about exercises to get a flat, tight stomach, the best supplemental exe...
1238: How & When to Superset, Using Angles to Increase Gains, Exercises to Improve Balance & MORE
28 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about how often to use supersets and what muscle groups to use them wit...
1237: Why Most Group Exercise Classes Suck
27 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Sal, Adam & Justin discuss the pros and cons of group classes. Group Exercise Classes: The good, the bad and the ugly. (3:38) The ori...
1236: How Hip Thrusts Rank Compared to Other Compound Lifts, What to Do If You Have Horrible Mobility, Massage Gun Review & More
26 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about how hip thrusts stack up compared to other compound lifts, what y...
1235: The 5 Most Overrated Supplements
24 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Sal, Adam & Justin reveal why five of the most popular supplements may be a complete waste of money. The challenges that Mind Pump cu...
1234: Jenny Craig DNA Decoder Plan Review, the Best Way to Build a Solid Core, the Single Most Valuable Piece of Exercise Equipment & More
22 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about the Jenny Craig DNA Decoder Plan, building a good core by only do...
1233: When to Use High Reps to Build Muscle & Strength, the Benefits of Splitting up Your Workout Throughout the Day, the Best Ways to Deal With Stress & More
21 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about 2-a-days, whether endurance rep ranges in the 15-20 range help at...
1232: The 5 Most Important Resistance Training Principles
20 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Sal, Adam & Justin discuss the 5 most important principles of resistance training. Defining resistance training and how to properly a...
1231: Breast Enhancing Exercises, How to Alter Diet on Training vs. Non-training Days, Learning to Love Healthy Foods & More
19 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about whether pec development makes breasts look bigger, how to alter d...
1230: Surviving & Thriving in a Toxic World With Max Lugavere
17 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Sal, Adam & Justin speak with good friend and author Max Lugavere about his newest book, The Genius Life. Health is important to ever...
1229: Ways to Retain Muscle Mass While Dropping Body Fat, Powerlifting for Aesthetics, Simple Steps to Improve Long-Term Health & More
15 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about the best way to retain muscle mass while decreasing body fat, pow...
1228: How to "Wake-Up" a Butt That Won't Build, the Benefits of Doing Push-Ups Throughout Day, Avoiding Grip Failure When Lifting & More
14 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about the best plan of action for gluteal amnesia, the value of doing...
1227: The 5 Most Important Supplements to Take
13 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Sal, Adam & Justin discuss the five kinds of supplements many people need to take if nutrients are lacking in their whole food diet. ...
1226: Free Weights vs. Machines for Building Muscle, How to Work Out When Feeling Sore & Tired, the Benefits of Switching up Your Diet & More
12 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about building a physique using only free weights, whether to increase ...
1225: The 5 Must-Dos For Fitness Over 40
10 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Sal, Adam and Justin discuss five things everyone must do if they want to maintain fitness as they age. The challenges of training a...
1224: How to Use Focus Sessions to Sculpt Your Body, Once a Week Workouts That Work, When to Skip Cardio & MORE
08 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about whether working out once a week is enough to create a respectable...
1223: The Best Exercises to Build Your Abs, How to Hip Hinge, What Shoes to Wear When Lifting & MORE
07 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about the best exercises to build abs out, cues that can help a client ...
1222: Low Carb vs. Low Fat... Which is Better?
06 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Sal, Adam and Justin dig into the pros and cons of low carb and low fat diets. Making the case for low carb vs low-fat diets. (2:34)...
1221: When to Use Partial Reps, the Difference Between Reverse Dieting & Bulking, Back Squat Exercise Substitutions & More
05 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about the appropriate time to incorporate partial reps, the value of go...
1220: The 4 Best Sources of Protein
03 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Sal, Adam and Justin discuss the pros and cons of the four best sources of protein. The magic macronutrient, protein. (3:14) Why pro...
1219: How to Properly Perform a Row, Ways to Use a Sled in Training, Strength Training for Endurance Athletes & MORE
01 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about the correct way to perform a row, strength training for endurance...
1218: How a Poor Muscle Connection Impacts Muscle Growth, Ways to Relieve Joint Pain, When to Take a Diet Break & MORE
31 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about chronic joint pain, whether you can build muscles you can't conne...
1217: Five Surprising Benefits of Weight Training
30 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Sal, Adam and Justin go over five benefits of weight training that are often overlooked. The unexpected value of resistance training...
1216: How to Use Mini-cuts & Mini-bulks to Maximize Gains, the Benefits of Carb Cycling, When to Deload & More
29 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about how often to deload, mini-bulks and mini-cuts, the benefits of ca...
1215: Dr. Becky Campbell on Thyroid Disease, Autoimmune Disease & Histamine Intolerance
27 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
What does a functional medicine doctor do and how do they differ from a traditional doctor? (2:52) What are the most common offenders she sees in her...
1214: The Best Way to Train Abs, Review of Mark Rippetoe’s Trap Bar Critique, Biggest Loser Challenges in the Workplace & More
25 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about “Biggest Loser” challenges in the workplace, the best way to ...
1213: How to Stick to Your Diet, Training for Strength Vs. Muscle Gain, Ways Mobility Impacts Muscle Growth & More
24 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about the difference between training for strength gains vs. muscle gai...
1212: Seven Ways to Raise Your Testosterone Naturally
23 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Sal, Adam and Justin detail seven ways you can increase your testosterone levels naturally. What is causing lower testosterone in me...
1211: The Truth About the Ketogenic Diet & Muscle Gain, Ways to Kickstart Growth in a Lagging Body Part, the Value of Taking Body Measurements & More.
22 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about traveling with supplements, the ketogenic diet and building muscl...
1210: How to Eat to Lose Fat & Build Muscle With Jason Phillips
20 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Sal, Adam and Justin speak with Jason Phillips about all things nutrition when it comes to losing fat, building muscle and avoiding d...
1209: The Importance of the Anabolic Window, How to Determine If Your Metabolism Is Actually Slow, Protecting Your Body from Repetitive Movement Injuries & More
18 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about whether it is better to drop a rep and increase weight by a large...
1208: Forgotten Exercises That Work, Hardgainer Weight Gain Hacks, Learning to Love Early Morning or Late NIght Workouts & MORE
17 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about unique or forgotten exercises that are effective, getting enough ...
1207: Five Ways to Lose Weight Without Counting Calories
16 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Sal, Adam and Justin go over five ways to lose weight without having to track or count calories. What to do if macro counting is too...
1206: Reasons to Avoid Smith Machine Squats, The Net Carbs Myth, How to Protect Your Knees When Squatting & Lunging & More
15 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about whether squats and lunges are bad for your knees, squatting on a ...
1205: Do the Risks of HIIT Training Outweigh the Benefits?
13 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
1205: Do the Risks of HIIT Training Outweigh the Benefits? The growing trend of High-Intensity Interval Training (HIIT). (1:50) What is HIIT? (4:10) ...
1204: Ways to Avoid the Yoyo Dieting Trap, Knowing When to Add More Weight to Your Lifts, How to Adjust Your Workout If You Think You Are Overtraining & More
11 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about transitioning to a lower volume or intensity workout routine if y...
1203: Ways to Keep Your Metabolism High When Dieting, Overcoming Wrist Pain, When to Use Multivitamins & MORE
10 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about cutting without ruining your metabolism, what can be done about w...
1202: Why New Year's Resolutions Don’t Work (& What to Do About It)
09 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Sal, Adam and Justin talk about New Year's resolutions and the many reasons they do not work and what you can do to achieve your goal...
1201: How to Use Isometric Holds to Improve Your Gains, The Problem With Health & Fitness Goals, The Importance of a Lower Resting Heart Rate & MORE
08 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about why it is so hard for people to stick to their health and fitness...
1200: Max Schmarzo
06 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
1200: Max Schmarzo How to read a research paper as a ‘layman’. (3:52) What is the significance of the sample size? (9:53) What do controls mean...
1199: Ways to Avoid Butt Wink When Squatting, Tips For Getting Back Into Fitness After a Break, The Ideal Fat to Muscle Gain Ratio When Bulking & MORE
04 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Mind Pump on one-hit wonders. (4:10) What’s going on with the matching Christmas pajamas?! (6:45) Adam gets the stink-eye from Catrina. (8:00) Mind...
1198: Mixing Rep Ranges In a Workout, Relieving Back & Neck Pain, The Post Workout Cool Down & MORE
03 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
1198: Mixing Rep Ranges in a Workout, Relieving Back & Neck Pain, The Post Workout Cool Down & MORE The meaning of the terms Rock N’ Roll, batwing ...
1197: Four Steps to Creating a Successful Podcast
02 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
1197: Four Steps to Creating a Successful Podcast The explosion and growth of podcasting! (2:00) How streaming is KING and cable/radio are dying. (5:...
1196: Stair Climbing to Build The Butt, Eating Healthy On a Budget, Identifying Upper Cross Syndrome & MORE
01 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
1196: Stair Climbing to Build the Butt, Eating Healthy on a Budget, Identifying Upper Cross Syndrome & MORE Adam opens up about his non-existent work...
1195: Three Steps to Sculpting the Ultimate Physique
30 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Sal, Adam and Justin outline the top three essential steps to sculpting your ultimate physique. The parallels between functionality ...
1194: Using Unilateral Training to Kickstart Gains, When to Add Box Squats to Your Training, What Muscle Soreness Really Means & MORE
28 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about when it is beneficial to train purely unilateral, judging progres...
1193: Ways to Get Rid of Lower Belly Pooch, The Wisdom of Food As Medicine, Training Differences Between Men & Women & MORE
27 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about getting rid of bottom belly pooch, whether men and women can foll...
1192: Mind Pump 2019 Year in Review
26 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Sal, Adam and Justin reminisce and review the highlights and best interviews of 2019. Mind Pump gets sentimental and reminisces over...
1191: How to Build More Muscle Using Trigger Sessions, Techniques to Develop Powerful Forearms, Improving Your Relationship With Sugar & MORE
25 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about favorite ways to develop forearms, the optimal way to program tri...
1190: 3 Ways to Transform a Skinny Fat Body
23 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Sal, Adam and Justin go into detail how to transform an unhealthy "skinny fat" body. The growing epidemic of the ‘skinny fat’ po...
1189: The Importance of Progressive Overload for Muscle Growth, Overcoming Gym Addiction, Helping Older People Get Back In Shape & MORE
21 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about whether progressive overload is important for hypertrophy, differ...
1188: Why Some People Build Muscle Faster (Not Just Genetics), the Value of Adding High Reps to Your Workout, How Long to Rest Between Sets & MORE
20 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about why it’s easier for some people to build muscle than others, wh...
1187: Four Ways to Build an Impressive Back
19 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Sal, Adam and Justin talk about four areas to focus on and train to build an impressive back. How building an impressive back makes ...
1186: When Cardio Prevents Muscle Gain, Adjusting Weight & Reps as You Age, Fitness Trend Predictions & MORE
18 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about using lighter weight and higher reps to help prevent injury as yo...
1185: How to Raise Perfectly Imperfect Kids With Lisa Sugarman & Debra Fox Gansenberg
16 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Sal, Adam and Justin speak with Lisa Sugarman & Debra Fox Gansenberg, the authors of How to Raise Perfectly Imperfect Kids and Be Ok ...
1184: The Benefits of Lifting With No Belt or Straps, Nutrition for Children, the Best Compound Exercises for Adductors and Abductors & MORE
14 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about good compound exercises for adductors and abductors, lifting with...
1183: Overhead Press Variations, the Benefits of Arching Back When Benching, When to Superset & MORE
13 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about the differences between a front and behind the head overhead pres...
1182: The 5 B’s to Finding Your Purpose
12 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Sal, Adam and Justin discuss the importance of having a purpose and five ways that have helped them identify their own. How do you f...
1181: The Set Point Myth, Ways to Improve the Mind-Muscle Connection, the Health at Any Size Movement & MORE
11 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about how to get a better mind-muscle connection, whether diet breaks a...
1180: Joe DeFranco on What Makes a Good Trainer, the Importance of a Structured Warm-Up, the Role of Genetics and MORE
09 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Sal, Adam and Justin talk with good friend Joe DeFranco. Why Joe refers to bad trainers as “slap dicks” and how he takes critici...
1179: The Importance of Sleep for Fat Loss, the Benefits of Low Rep Ranges on Major Lifts, Favorite Body Parts to Train & MORE
07 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about the benefits of very low rep ranges on major lifts like the bench...
1178: When to Prioritize Building Muscle vs. Burning Fat, the Difference Between Varieties of Milk, Dating Apps & MORE
06 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about whether it takes longer to build muscle or burn fat, if almond an...
1177: Five Reasons Why Everyone Should Train Like a Bodybuilder
05 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Sal, Adam and Justin go over five reasons why everyone would benefit of utilizing bodybuilding training principles in their training....
1176: Trap Bar vs. Straight Bar Deadlifts, Using Strength Training to Battle Depression & Anxiety, the Benefits of Caffeine Cycling & MORE
04 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about whether trap bar deadlifts as good as straight bar deadlifts, exe...
1175: Dr. Arthur C. Brooks
02 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Sal, Adam & Justin speak with Dr. Arthur C. Brooks a Professor of the Practice of Public Leadership at the Harvard Kennedy School and ...
1174: When to Use Drop Sets, the Benefits of Yoga, When to Finish a Set & MORE
30 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about how long is acceptable to rest mid-set to try and pump out a few ...
1173: How to Increase Squat Mobility, Exercises to Relieve Hip Pain, the Impact of Food on Your Brain & Mood & MORE
29 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about stretches to increase squat mobility, exercises to relieve hip an...
1172: Four Ways to Change Your Workout for Maximum Results
28 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Sal, Adam and Justin discuss four ways to change up your workout to build more muscle, become stronger, improve performance and preve...
1171: How Squat & Deadlifts "Thicken" the Waistline, the Difference Between Priming & Warming Up, the Benefits of Stability Training & MORE
27 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about whether squats and deadlifts “thicken” the waistline, the dif...
BONUS: Matthew Januszek of Escape Fitness
26 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Sal, Adam and Justin speak with Matthew Januszek, entrepreneur and founder of Escape Fitness. His take on the new 49ers Fit gym? (3:...
1170: Q&A with Mike Matthews
25 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Sal, Adam and Justin talk with good friend, Mike Matthews about his how he built his company, Legion, and then answer questions asked...
1169 Building Muscle While Cutting Calories, When to Change Your Rep Range, Wrist Strengthening Tips & MORE
23 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about how long to stay in a specific rep range, whether you can cut cal...