Mind Pump: Raw Fitness Truth

280: The Fitness Industry Is Cleaning House

25 Apr 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Shredz is under fire, Devin Physique is apologizing to his fans for photoshopping his photos, PhDs being exposed as money grabbing frauds that have no...

279: Importance of Exercise Order, Healthy Relationship with Food, Gym of the Future & MORE

22 Apr 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about what gyms will look like 50 years in the future, Adam’s contest prep now that he has talked crap...

278: Pre-Workout Rituals

21 Apr 2016

Contributed by Lukas

How do you get in the zone and put yourself in an optimal state of mind prior to your workout or to a lift? Sal, Adam & Justin share their tricks and ...

277: Undertraining, Strengthening Neck, Correcting Lower Cross Syndrome & MORE

20 Apr 2016

Contributed by Lukas

It’s Quah Time! Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about exercises or stretches to correct lower cross syndrome, strengthening the neck, ...

276: What is MAPS BLACK?

19 Apr 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Sal, Adam & Justin have mentioned MAPS Black numerous times over the past couple months. What IS MAPS Black? In this episode all is revealed. Please s...

275: How To Build Muscle With Machines

18 Apr 2016

Contributed by Lukas

It is no secret that Sal, Adam & Justin are not super excited about machines. They have ranted on more than one occasion about how machines are used i...

274: Correcting Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Smelling Salts, Surviving the Zombie Apocalypse & MORE

15 Apr 2016

Contributed by Lukas

In this second QUAH of the week Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about what can be done to correct Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, lifting at 16 ...

273: NEAT vs. EPOC Cardio Debate

14 Apr 2016

Contributed by Lukas

How does Non Exercise Activity Thermogenesis (NEAT) stack up to Excess Post-exercise Oxygen Consumption (EPOC)? Sal, Adam & Justin break it down in th...

272: Kicking Food Addiction, Staying Motivated, Static Stretching Tips & MORE

13 Apr 2016

Contributed by Lukas

It is April and the Mind Pump Studio is on fire! Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about the dos and don’ts of static stretching, what f...

271: How to Eat to Build Muscle & Burn Fat

11 Apr 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Is there a best way to eat to build muscle? Is there a best way to eat to burn body fat? Is there an optimal eating formula that will make or break yo...

270: Deloading, Pausing Mid-Exercise, Cutting for a Show & MORE

08 Apr 2016

Contributed by Lukas

More Quahlity fitness answers from Sal, Adam & Justin who answer PumpHead questions about incorporating extended pauses mid-lift, the best time to de-...

269: Mark Bell Interview

07 Apr 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Sal, Adam & Justin interview Mark Bell who is an acclaimed pro powerlifter, inventor and magazine publisher. He was featured in the 2008 Sundance docu...

268: Coming Off Keto, Building Chest, Past Training Mistakes & MORE

06 Apr 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Quahpocalypse Now! It is Q&A time once again! In this episode Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about their past training mistakes & regre...

267: Joe Donnelly Returns

04 Apr 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Joe Donnelly's October 2015 visit to the Mind Pump Studio resulted in over 5 hours of raw (and sometimes unusable) recordings that were released in fo...

266: Joe Donnelly Interview Part IV

02 Apr 2016

Contributed by Lukas

This is the 4th installment of the marathon Joe Donnelly interview that took place in October last year. Joe stopped by the studio this week and recor...

265: Workout Programming for Clients, Carnivores vs. Herbivores, Boot Camps & Group Classes & MORE

01 Apr 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about how to reduce time writing programs for clients and spending more time building a training busines...

264: The Art & Science of Designing Workout Programs aka PROGRAMMING

31 Mar 2016

Contributed by Lukas

The average workout program that is being sold today is no more than a bunch of exercises thrown together to make you FEEL like something is happening...

263: NEAT at Work, Fitness Trends, Looking the Part & MORE

30 Mar 2016

Contributed by Lukas

This week's Quah will take your breath away! Sal, Adam & Justin answer your questions about transitioning from physical therapist to personal trainer....

262: Fitness Hacks That Build More Muscle & Save You Money

28 Mar 2016

Contributed by Lukas

The fitness industry is dominated by misinformation and money-extracting products and programming that do little to help unsuspecting people reach the...

261: Glycemic Index, Mid-Season Training, Daily vs. Weekly Caloric Intake & MORE

25 Mar 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Quah, Quah, Quaaaaaaah! Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about the Glycemic Index/Load, training for athletes mid-season, ideal rotation ...

260: Mind Pump Takes On The FITNESS ESTABLISHMENT

24 Mar 2016

Contributed by Lukas

It seems that the fitness industry has it's priorities a bit mixed up. Go to a fitness show and what dominates?... Supplements! You would think that s...

259: HIIT + Full Body, Getting Visible Abs, Bathroom Poisons & MORE

23 Mar 2016

Contributed by Lukas

It's Quah Time! Sal, Adam & Justin answer your questions about the safety of personal hygiene & beauty products, the percentage of body fat needed to ...

258: Functional Flexibility

21 Mar 2016

Contributed by Lukas

What are the most "functional" exercises you can do and what is the value of "functional" flexibility? Sal, Adam & Justin discuss how you can improve ...

257: Mind Pump vs. Jim Stoppani

18 Mar 2016

Contributed by Lukas

There is probably no other industry that passes off pseudo-science as science more than the fitness industry. More often than not this is done to buil...

256: How Bodybuilding MADE Fitness

17 Mar 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Whether you like bodybuilding or not it has strongly influenced and shaped the fitness world. Sal, Adam & Justin discuss how bodybuilding and bodybuil...

255: Hunger, Training & Dieting Guidelines For The Over 40 Crowd, Opening A Gym & MORE

16 Mar 2016

Contributed by Lukas

QUAAAAAAH! Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about what to do when calories haven't changed but hunger is getting progressively worse, if ...

254: Mind Pump Goes Keto

14 Mar 2016

Contributed by Lukas

The Mind Pump Crew has been experimenting with the ketogenic diet and are intrigued. Although there seems to be many benefits to eating this way it is...

253: Mobility, Anxiety & Depression, Organ Donation & MORE

11 Mar 2016

Contributed by Lukas

It's Q&A time once again! Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about integrating mobility into a workout, the goal of doing a physique/bodybu...

252: How to increase LIBIDO

10 Mar 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Would you like to increase your libido? Studies have shown listening to Mind Pump will make your hornier (studies paid for by Mind Pump and may be bia...

251: Best Rate to Gain or Lose Weight, Training a Tight Muscle, Entheogens & Fitness & MORE!

09 Mar 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Sal, Adam & Justin answer your questions about the best rate to gain/lose weight as you bulk/cut, whether women’s training & diet should change thro...

250: Craig Capurso- Why Compete?

07 Mar 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Craig Capurso is back with the Mind Pump Crew! A lot has transpired since the last time Craig was on Mind Pump. Sal, Adam & Justin talk to Craig about...

249: Getting Enough Protein, Benefits & Detriments Of Cardio, Muscle Growth Killers & MORE

04 Mar 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Sal, Adam & Justin offer up the second Quah of the week! They answer Pump Head questions about eating 1 gram of protein per pound of body weight, shor...

248: Most Social Media Fitness Authorities Are Idiots

03 Mar 2016

Contributed by Lukas

In this age of social media anyone can hold themselves up as an expert. A ripped body and/or a fancy title goes a long way towards establishing "autho...

247: Chin ups v. pull ups, bench press form, healthy bodyfat level & MORE

02 Mar 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Quah time! Sal, Adam & Justin answer your questions about the health effects of extremely low bodyfat, chin ups vs. pull ups. meditation, putting feet...

246: IIFYM- A Healthy Relationship With Food?

29 Feb 2016

Contributed by Lukas

It turns out IIFYM (If it fits your macros) is a very emotional topic for some people. One of the ideas that is being sold is that IIFYM promotes a he...

245: Superfoods, Pausing Mid-Set, Eating Big to Get Big & MORE

26 Feb 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Care for an extra serving of Quah? Sal, Adam & Justin answer your questions about the problems women face when wearing high heels and they can prevent...

244: Joe Donnelly Interview Part III

25 Feb 2016

Contributed by Lukas

It has been 2 months and dozens of you have been requesting the 3rd installment of the Joe Donnelly interview. During the recording of the interview t...

243: Training over 40, increasing speed, acceleration & agility, working out while enduring aches and pains & MORE

24 Feb 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Sal, Adam & Justin take on 5 more Pump Head questions about training when over 40/50 years of age, whether it is better to take time off from working ...

242: The Best Body Part Split

22 Feb 2016

Contributed by Lukas

What is the best body part split? In this episode Sal, Adam & Justin answer this question once and for all. Please subscribe, rate and review this sho...

241: Perfect Squat & Deadlift Form, Avoiding Injury, Muscle Stim & MORE

19 Feb 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Sal, Adam & Justin take on more of your questions. Included in this episode: how to know when you have achieved perfect squat & deadlift form, using m...

240: Muscle Imbalances Revisted

18 Feb 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Muscle imbalances not only lead to poor performance and injury but can also affect the aesthetic appeal of your body. Sal, Adam & Justin go into great...

239: Body weight set-point, childhood obesity, knee pain & MORE

17 Feb 2016

Contributed by Lukas

In this week's first Q&A (or QUAH to those in the know), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about the biggest marketing mistakes made by ne...

238: Bad, BAD Sugar

15 Feb 2016

Contributed by Lukas

At the turn of the 20th century sugar consumption was at a fraction of what it is today. Since then sugar consumption has skyrocketed and so has the i...

237: 5x5 Training, Testosterone Replacement Therapy, Intermittent Fasting Safety & MORE

12 Feb 2016

Contributed by Lukas

In the 2nd QUAH of the week, Sal, Adam & Justin answer your questions about negative effects of intermittent fasting on women, tweaks to workouts and ...

236: Lord Jason Allan Scott- Part II

11 Feb 2016

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode Sal, Adam & Justin conclude the second half of their interview with Lord Jason Allan Scott. Please subscribe, rate and review this sho...

235: Hip mobility, pet peeves, bringing up lagging body parts & MORE

10 Feb 2016

Contributed by Lukas

In this week's Q&A Sal, Adam & Justin answer your questions about improving hip mobility, their biggest pet peeves living with their significant other...

234: Lord Jason Allan Scott- Part I

08 Feb 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Lord Jason Allan Scott is an events expert and entrepreneurial consultant. He has hosted events from The Dark Knight, Mama Mia and Avatar. He is also ...

233: Olympic Lifts, Casein vs Whey Protein, Exercise & Pregnancy & MORE

05 Feb 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Q&A #2 for the week! Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about integrating Olympic lifts into workout, staying active when pregnant, differe...

232: Most Supplements Suck!

04 Feb 2016

Contributed by Lukas

What supplements are worth taking and what supplements are worth avoiding? Suffice it to say very few fall on the "worth taking" list. Sal, Adam & Jus...

231: Shoulder Pain, Rich Piana, Mobility Exercises & MORE

03 Feb 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Quah time again! This week Sal, Adam & Justin answer your questions about the cause of postural imbalances, the amount of weight needed when performin...

230: Bonus Episode: Mind Pump Infomercial

02 Feb 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Well, this episode is exactly as it is titled, an infomercial! (But for something that is very cool!...) Please subscribe, rate and review this show! ...

229: Correcting imbalances, training with significant other, kombucha benefits & MORE

01 Feb 2016

Contributed by Lukas

More Q&A! Sal, Adam & Justin answer your questions about workouts to help with muscle imbalances after an ACL injury, training with a significant othe...

228: Central Nervous System FIRE!

29 Jan 2016

Contributed by Lukas

The Central Nervous System or CNS is critical not only to your strength and performance, but to your ability to maximize muscle growth. How do you fir...

227: Can you be TOO flexible?

28 Jan 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Foam rolling, static stretches, dynamic stretches... what's best? And is it possible to overdo it? Sal, Adam & Justin break it down for you. Please su...

226: Hardgainer tips, blood flow restriction, protein assimilation & MORE

27 Jan 2016

Contributed by Lukas

This week Sal, Adam & Justin answer your questions about tips for hardgainers, the effect of long-term cuts on hormones, if blood flow restriction is ...

225: Proprioception is Hot!

25 Jan 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Proprioception... the awareness of your body in space. Why is this so important, especially if your goal is to build muscle and look good? Sal, Adam &...

224: What Is Functional?

22 Jan 2016

Contributed by Lukas

What does it mean to be "functional?" Sal, Adam & Justin break down what it takes to be functional in the real world. Please subscribe, rate and revie...

223: Beginners, start here...

21 Jan 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Whether you are a beginner, getting started again after a hiatus, or just need to get back on track with your fitness, fat loss and health goals, Sal,...

222: Breaking fast with supplements, refeed days, mini-bulk/mini-cut metabolism & MORE

20 Jan 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Quah time! Sal, Adam & Justin answer awesome Pump Head questions about: business advice to their 22 year old selves, supplements that can break a fast...

221: Everyone Relax!

18 Jan 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Stress is a killer! We all experience it. However, not everyone deals with it in the same way. You have a choice, let stress take control of you or yo...

220: Cardio Done Right

15 Jan 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Steady state cardio vs high intensity interval training (HIIT), which one is better? How frequently should you do cardio? What is the best cardio to d...

219: Programming is Everything

14 Jan 2016

Contributed by Lukas

If you are putting in the work at the gym and are not satisfied with your gains, then you need to look at your programming. So much of what is called ...

218: Body weight training, ketogenic diets, avoiding Alzheimer's & MORE

13 Jan 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Sal, Adam & Justin answer this week's questions (Instagram @mindpump) on the best meal systems & plans, avoiding Alzheimer's & dementia, using body we...

217: Carb loading v fat loading, hex bar deadlifts, foam rolling & MORE

11 Jan 2016

Contributed by Lukas

There are so many awesome questions received every week that it is impossible to answer all of them. This is Part 2 of Q&A (or QUAH!) from last Monday...

216: Bacteria is Sexy

08 Jan 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Your body has 10Xs more bacteria than cells. Emerging science is showing that the condition of your "micro-biome" can have a profound effect on your h...

215: Weight loss struggle, eating donuts & Pop Tarts, training to failure & MORE

07 Jan 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Thanks to all of you who submitted questions this week. They flooded in! In this Q&A Sal, Adam & Justin answer your questions about unconventional tra...

214: One Year Anniversary Episode

06 Jan 2016

Contributed by Lukas

January 5th marks the one year anniversary of Mind Pump! A lot has happened over the last 365 days and 213 episodes. In this episode Sal, Adam, Justin...

213: Go bang a robot

04 Jan 2016

Contributed by Lukas

It is 2016 and technological innovation it occurring at a mind-boggling pace. What does the not so distant future look like? Sal, Adam & Justin discus...

212: The Big Ego Episode

01 Jan 2016

Contributed by Lukas

The fitness industry is filled with people with massive egos. Sal, Adam & Justin ring in the new year with the goal of keeping their own ego and this ...

211: Fitness Success Secrets for 2016

31 Dec 2015

Contributed by Lukas

2015 is winding down and 2016 will be the year that millions resolve to "get into shape" and then fail. Sal, Adam & Justin break down what it takes to...

210: Opening a gym, adrenal health, how to breathe when lifting & MORE

30 Dec 2015

Contributed by Lukas

This week Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about the dos and don'ts of opening a gym, the beastly qualities of Craig Capurso vs. Joe Donn...

209: The Art of Leadership

28 Dec 2015

Contributed by Lukas

What makes a good leader? What are some of the costliest mistakes leaders make? Sal, Adam & Justin discuss leadership and how to become a leader that ...

208: A calorie is NOT a calorie

25 Dec 2015

Contributed by Lukas

It is Christmas 2015 and many of us will indulge in a variety of foods that we may or may not normally eat. Calories DO count but something that is of...

207: Why we pick on CrossFit

24 Dec 2015

Contributed by Lukas

The topic of CrossFit comes up fairly frequently on Mind Pump. What's with all the attention that Sal, Adam & Justin give them? Are they really secret...

206: Pre-post workout meals, HMB, training for powerlifting & MORE

23 Dec 2015

Contributed by Lukas

The Mind Pump Studio is empty this week but the shows keep coming! Sal, Adam & Justin answer more questions from last weeks Instagram post about what ...

205: Joe Donnelly Interview Part II

21 Dec 2015

Contributed by Lukas

The long awaited second installment of Sal, Adam & Justin's interview with Joe Donnelly is finally here! Joe does a "wizard-off" with Adam and discuss...

204: How to use anabolic steroids

18 Dec 2015

Contributed by Lukas

First off, Mind Pump does not advocate or encourage the use of anabolic steroids or illegal drugs. OK, now that's out of the way, the reality is stero...

203: Nick Cheadle Interview

17 Dec 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Sal, Adam & Justin interview fitness celebrity, WBFF pro and Optimum Nutrition Athlete, Nick Cheadle. Learn how Nick trains and why he is one of the f...

202: BCAAs, overcoming plateaus, strength & conditioning moves & MORE

16 Dec 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Q&A time! Sal, Adam & Justin answer your questions about sipping BCAAs throughout the day, the benefits of desiccated liver, the next thing that will ...

201: Unaired Halloween Episode

14 Dec 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Poor Adam. He has been sick for a week and no new episodes have been recorded since last Monday. Time to dip into the Mind Pump vault and pull out an ...

200: How to train as you age

11 Dec 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 200! Thank you everyone for listening to and sharing Mind Pump! In this episode Sal, Adam and Justin discuss how to train as you age. Please s...

199: Ancient Training

10 Dec 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Ancient warriors and athletes, as well as late 19th/early 20th century strongmen did not do body part splits or take protein powder but they were incr...

198: Back arch, bench press vs. overhead press, Onnit & MORE

09 Dec 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Sal, Adam & Justin answer your questions about arching the back while performing the bench press, taking aspirin & Tylenol and gains, MAPS Anabolic Tr...

197: Grow Hard or Go Home

07 Dec 2015

Contributed by Lukas

While you are building your body it is wise to build yourself as a human being. It is not always easy but how you approach it makes all the difference...

196: Do you like it fast or slow?

04 Dec 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Another forgotten and underused technique to improve strength and build muscle is tempo. Sal, Adam and Justin reveal how to vary your tempo to acceler...

195: Train Like Bruce Lee

03 Dec 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Old time strongmen and bodybuilders did it, Bruce Lee did it, but today, most muscle builders have completely forgotten about this strength and perfor...

194: Pre-workout caffeine dosage, arginine, photographic memory, famous dinner guests & MORE

02 Dec 2015

Contributed by Lukas

As usual, a lot of great questions this week from the Mind Pump Posse! This week's Q&A included questions about the best caffeine dosage for pre-worko...

193: Correcting muscle imbalances to prevent/overcome injury & improve posture

30 Nov 2015

Contributed by Lukas

If you have muscle imbalances you are setting yourself up for injury. It also contributes to posture that will make your body less aesthetically pleas...

192: Trainingslate.com

27 Nov 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Sal, Adam & Justin interview Jack Cooney and Creig Nakano of trainingslate.com Training Slate is a turnkey platform to help trainers build their brand...

191: Turkey Day Survival Tips

26 Nov 2015

Contributed by Lukas

It is Thanksgiving in the United States, a day many people celebrate by massively overeating. Whether you overeat on Thanksgiving or have other celebr...

190: Cravings, Zercher & front squats, eating before bed & MORE

25 Nov 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Question time again! Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about cravings & deficiencies, Zercher squats, arm placement for front squats, ment...

189: Adapt or Die- The Turning of the Fitness Tide

23 Nov 2015

Contributed by Lukas

There is a change sweeping the fitness industry. It has been slowly building and this change has the been a major focus of the Mind Pump Revolution. I...

188: Strength Secrets

20 Nov 2015

Contributed by Lukas

How strong are you? How does your strength stack up against other people's? How important is strength for building muscle? What can you do right now t...

187: Save a cow, eat a vegan

19 Nov 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Veganism, is it the healthiest way to eat? Are all forms of animal products bad for you as some vegans suggest? If you are a meat eater are you destin...

186: Biggest Loser, shin splints, morning routines & MORE

18 Nov 2015

Contributed by Lukas

This week Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions regarding powdered green drinks, a Mind Pump version of the Biggest Loser, avoiding and treati...

185: Don't expect us to bring a stick to a gun fight

16 Nov 2015

Contributed by Lukas

I has been suggested that Mind Pump has been a little negative as of late. Let's just say the anger has been building. There are "big guns" in the fit...

184: Listen...Your body is talking to you

13 Nov 2015

Contributed by Lukas

In the "Beast Mode" world of fitness, one thing that is almost always ignored is the concept of listening to your body. When such a large majority of ...

183: The only supplements you need

12 Nov 2015

Contributed by Lukas

If you believe the advertising and the hype, supplements can make or break your muscle growth. The truth is, your money and energy is better spent per...

182: Banned exercises, burned bridges, training duration & MORE

11 Nov 2015

Contributed by Lukas

This week Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about banning worthless exercises, becoming a personal trainer over 40, the bridges Mind Pump ...

181: We are losing the battle

09 Nov 2015

Contributed by Lukas

In Episode 180 we called for a REVOLUTION to spread Raw Fitness Truth around the world. This episode is more of a wake-up call. The reality is there a...