Activity Overview
Episode publication activity over the past year
144: What is Progressive Overload?
07 Sep 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Progressive overload is a concept that many are familiar with and most abuse. Sal, Adam & Justin dis...
143: Sending positive vibes to a Pumphead
04 Sep 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Life is certainly not without it's challenges and there are times when events are outside of anyone'...
142: Sculpting vs. Performance Exercises
03 Sep 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Adam feels a little left out because Sal and Justin scoff at some of the exercises he does to "sculp...
141: Fake boobs, pyramid schemes, recreational drugs, multivitamins & more
02 Sep 2015
Contributed by Lukas
This week's Q&A brought questions about female fitness competitors and necessity of fake boobs, Herb...
140: Reversing Metabolic Damage
31 Aug 2015
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Sal, Adam & Justin discuss how to reverse metabolic damage.
139: How to Rock Tape your elevation mask to your squeem
28 Aug 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Want the added edge in the gym? There are plenty of devices and implements that promise to take your...
138: We LOVE Haters
27 Aug 2015
Contributed by Lukas
OK, admittedly the Mind Pump crew has hated on one or two different people/organizations. However, c...
137: Creatine Timing, Worst Exercises, Gym Kids, Cleanses & More
26 Aug 2015
Contributed by Lukas
It is Q&A time once again and as usual tons of great questions came in through Instagram (@mindpump)...
136: Beast Mode or Dumbass Mode?
24 Aug 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Beast Mode. No Pain, No Gain. Pukie the Clown. Working out with ultra high intensity is all the rage...
135: The Master 'Baters
21 Aug 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Want to be popular? Then don't talk politics. Oops, too late. Adam has now unleashed the political s...
134: The Voice of Guod
20 Aug 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Off the wall and totally random. There is no other way to describe this episode and it is Doug's job...
133: Lagging & responsive muscles, body image issues, sleep eating & More
19 Aug 2015
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Doug announces the iTunes review contest winners (yes, a little late) and Sal & Just...
131: How to correct shi**y form
14 Aug 2015
Contributed by Lukas
While Adam is off galavanting around in Tahoe, Sal and Justin reveal how to address muscle imbalance...
130: David Campbell- The American Ninja Warrior Godfather
13 Aug 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Sal, Adam & Justin interview American Ninja Warrior David "The Godfather" Campbell, 2015 finalist wh...
129: We have the giggles...
12 Aug 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Sal, Adam & Justin are unleashed in this episode that touches on topics such as utopia, heroin and b...
128: Stick Mobility
10 Aug 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Whether you lift weights or play golf, if you want an added edge then you need to look into Stick Mo...
127: Operation Get Doug Laid Part 2
07 Aug 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Doug is really in trouble now. Sal, Adam & Justin have decided to act as his matchmaker. Enough said...
126: Fat shaming is cool
06 Aug 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Is fat shaming actually cool? How about fit shaming? It seems that one of those is socially acceptab...
125: Big girls LOVE Justin
05 Aug 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Is Justin gaining weight? It appears so in his most recent photo with The Bachelorette's Ben Zorn. W...
124: Compression Pants, Sissy Squats, Back to the Future & More...
03 Aug 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Pump Head questions answered here! Sal, Adam & Justin cover your questions about giving nutritional ...
123: Ben Zorn of The Bachelorette
31 Jul 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Finally someone who is better looking than Adam graces our studio! In this episode, Sal, Adam & Just...
122: Operation Get Doug Laid
30 Jul 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Doug, the MindPump producer, is also known as "the spinner" and "chimpy." He is typically behind the...
121: Mass Building Exercises & Polka Dot Shoes
29 Jul 2015
Contributed by Lukas
What's with Adam's shoes? Maybe they are the key to his muscle building success. OR maybe it is just...
120: Macros, Ketosis, Spirit Animals & More...
27 Jul 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about on the job learning, forsaking entrepreneurship ...
119: Bullies & Other Dumb-Asses
24 Jul 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Sal, Adam & Justin take on the topic of bullies and whiney-assed, self-righteous people who focus on...
118: Cardio Queens
23 Jul 2015
Contributed by Lukas
What is the best cardio? HIIT? Steady state? Fasted?... This is a question the MindPump Crew gets as...
117: Improving Power Cleans, How to Thicken Your Back, Gym Fights & More
22 Jul 2015
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Sal, Adam & Justin tackle your question on how vegetarians can make gains, how to im...
116: It's time to feed some electrolytes to these loose cannons
20 Jul 2015
Contributed by Lukas
What's with people anyway? Last week was full of annoyances for the MindPump Crew and Sal, Adam & Ju...
115: Enitan Bereola- Bestselling Author
17 Jul 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Sal, Adam & Justin interview self-made man and bestselling author, Enitan O. Bereola II. With only a...
114: These Popular Exercises are for Pussies
15 Jul 2015
Contributed by Lukas
What kind of exercises do you do after you have done all the good ones? Try these impotent exercises...
113: Ride 'Em Cowgirl!
13 Jul 2015
Contributed by Lukas
What do obscure sexual positions and the Periscope app have in common? To begin, they are both featu...
112: Reverse Dieting with Adam
10 Jul 2015
Contributed by Lukas
How do you resume eating after dieting hard so that you can fire up your metabolism and keep weight ...
111: Crazy Chicks for Me!
09 Jul 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Cinnabon, Volcanos & crazy chicks. This is how Sal, Adam and Justin celebrated Independence Day. Of ...
110: Flexibility & Lifting, Fixing Metabolic Damage, MindPump Supplements & Dream Cars
08 Jul 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Sal, Adam & Justin answer your questions about the importance of flexibility and lifting weights, fi...
109: This girl wants to jump your bones
06 Jul 2015
Contributed by Lukas
How can you tell when a woman wants to have sex with you? Adam breaks it down for Sal and Justin.
108: Nicole Ankney- IFBB Pro Bikini Competitor
03 Jul 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Today we had a remarkable young lady in the MindPump studio, Nicole Ankney. In this episode, Sal, Ad...
107: Adam's Post San Jose Pro Update
02 Jul 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Last weekend Adam competed in the San Jose Pro. He was up against some heavy hitters... How did he f...
106: Post Workout Macros, MindPump Origins, Skyscraper Daredevils & Sport Obsessions
01 Jul 2015
Contributed by Lukas
It is Q&A time once again! Sal, Adam & Justin answer your questions about what to eat after working ...
105: Powerlifter Lea Swenson
29 Jun 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Sal, Adam & Justin interview powerlifting competitor, Lea Swenson.
104: Dr. MindPump
26 Jun 2015
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Sal, Adam and Justin interview an emergency room/vascular/general surgeon who will ...
103: Adam's Road to the San Jose Pro: Week 4 Update
25 Jun 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Recorded on Monday, June 22nd, this is Adam's FINAL update before he takes the stage at the San Jose...
102: Test Boosters, SARMs, Problem Clients & Bachelor Party Prep
24 Jun 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Time for our weekly Q&A! This week Sal, Adam & Justin take on testosterone boosters (do they work?),...
101: This Episode is the Pits
21 Jun 2015
Contributed by Lukas
As a society we have made tremendous strides in personal hygiene. So what is the MindPump Crew's rea...
100: Justin is a chick magnet
19 Jun 2015
Contributed by Lukas
This is episode 100 and for this momentous occasion, this is no ordinary episode. Sal, Adam & Justin...
099: Adam's Road to the San Jose Pro: Week 3 Update
18 Jun 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Adam just has a little more than a week to go before appearing on the San Jose Pro stage. In this ep...
098: Famous Workout Partners, Ridiculous Exercises, Binge & Stress Eating and Adam's Dating Timeline
17 Jun 2015
Contributed by Lukas
It is Sal, Adam & Justin's favorite time of the week... answering PumpHead questions (Instagram @min...
097: Brandan Schieppati- Rise Above Fitness & Bleeding Through Lead Singer
15 Jun 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Sal, Adam & Justin interview Brandan Schieppati, the owner of the Rise Above Fitness Gym & Apparel b...
096: Natalia Fermin- IFBB Pro Figure Competitor
12 Jun 2015
Contributed by Lukas
The MindPump studio is filled with testosterone. In this episode Sal, Adam and Justin interview thei...
095: Adam's Road to the San Jose Pro: Week 2 Update
11 Jun 2015
Contributed by Lukas
With just 3 weeks before the San Jose Pro, Adam goes to Las Vegas for a bachelor party. If anything ...
094: Building Granite Hard Muscle, Military Service, Active Rest Days & Carb Cycling
10 Jun 2015
Contributed by Lukas
PumpHeads are firing off so many great questions (@mindpump on Instagram) Sal, Adam & Justin are hav...
093: Becoming Anabolic
08 Jun 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Lifting weights is no guarantee that you will build muscle. Your body will only prioritize muscle gr...
092: Vajazzled
05 Jun 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Dissatisfied with your or your significant other's nether region? Have no fear! Sal, Adam & Justin h...
091: Adam's Road to the San Jose Pro: Week 1 Update
04 Jun 2015
Contributed by Lukas
The MindPump Crew just got done following Justin on his Road to Ripped. Now they are going to follow...
090: Creatine, Predestiny, Depression & Anxiety Solutions and Caitlyn Jenner
03 Jun 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Sal, Adam & Justin answer PumpHead questions (@mindpump on Instagram) about creatine loading and cyc...
089: Super Bowl Champ Brendon Ayanbadejo
31 May 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Sal, Adam & Justin interview 3 time Pro Bowler and Super Bowl Champ Brendon Ayanbadejo. This is no o...
088: Steroids for the Brain
29 May 2015
Contributed by Lukas
MindPump is located in the heart of Silicon Valley, the home of Google, Facebook, Apple and dozens o...
087: Justin's Road to Ripped: Post 90 Day Update
28 May 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Last week Justin finished his 90 day Road to Ripped challenge. His dedication paid off. He looks lik...
086: Building Chest, Aha Moments, Intermittent Fasting & Childhood Obesity
27 May 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Sal, Adam & Justin answer your questions about building a powerful chest, entrepreneurial "aha" mome...
085: Johnny Sebastian, Rob Ortiz and Breaking News!
25 May 2015
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Sal, Adam & Justin interview IFBB pros, Johnny Sebastian and Rob Ortiz. Not only is ...
084: These People DON'T Listen to MindPump
22 May 2015
Contributed by Lukas
As the saying goes, you can lead a horse to water but you can't make them drink. MindPump, as you kn...
083: Justin's Road to Ripped: Week 12 Update
21 May 2015
Contributed by Lukas
On Friday morning at 12am Justin’s 90 day challenge is officially over! Did he meet his goals? Are...
082: Future of MindPump, Elevation Masks, Deadlifts & Squats and Quick Bulking
20 May 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Sal, Adam & Justin love answering your questions (Instagram @mindpump). In this episode they answer ...
081: This Episode Blows
18 May 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Is there a topic that Sal, Adam and Justin won't touch? Apparently not. In this episode they discuss...
080: The Stripper, the Bus Driver & the Bouncer
15 May 2015
Contributed by Lukas
What kind of work would Sal, Adam and Justin do if they weren't in the fitness industry? Find out in...
079: Justin's Road to Ripped: Week 11 Update
14 May 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Justin has just one more week to go before he hits 90 days on his Road to Ripped. Will he make it? F...
078: Body Fat Testing, One Rep Sets and IIFYM & Fiber
13 May 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Q&A once again! In this episode Sal, Adam & Justin answer your questions (@mindpump on Instagram) ab...
077: If we were gay...
11 May 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Let's see... Who is squirming during this episode? Sal, Adam & Justin challenge each other to tap in...
076: NEAT for Fat Loss, 7 Deadly Sins & Female Pick-Up Tips
08 May 2015
Contributed by Lukas
MindPump Q&A time! In this episode PumpHeads have asked Sal, Adam & Justin how women can pick up men...
074: Riots, Racism & Power
06 May 2015
Contributed by Lukas
If you look at the riots in Baltimore and the police related incidents around the country it seems l...
075: Justin's Road to Ripped: Week 10 Update (+ Lots of Muscle Building Gems)
06 May 2015
Contributed by Lukas
We are getting close to the end and Justin is turning up the heat! This episode gets real as Sal, Ad...
073: Supplement Regulation, Personal Accomplishments & Party Animals
04 May 2015
Contributed by Lukas
PumpHead questions, we love 'em! In this episode Sal, Adam and Justin answer your questions about wh...
072: The Sticky Icky
01 May 2015
Contributed by Lukas
This episode was inspired by a single PumpHead question about Adam's (not so) secret entrepreneurial...
071: Justin's Road to Ripped: Week 9 Update
30 Apr 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Justin has just completed week 9 on his Road to Ripped. To add another level of difficulty he wasn't...
070: Supersets, Self-Motivation & Sponsorships
29 Apr 2015
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode the MindPump Crew answers more of your Instagram questions (@mindpump). Adam gives t...
069: Advice to our Younger Selves
26 Apr 2015
Contributed by Lukas
What advice would you give your younger self if you had a chance? This was a question posed by one M...
068: Creatine Causes Testicular Cancer?
24 Apr 2015
Contributed by Lukas
There is a recent study that has tied creatine use to testicular cancer. If you are a regular gym go...
067: Justin's Road to Ripped: Week 8 Update
23 Apr 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Justin is sore! He has just completed his 8th week on his Road to Ripped and is now in Phase III of ...
066: Building an X-Shaped Physique, Weight Belts, Improving Bench Press & Quitters
22 Apr 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Q&A time once again. This week Sal, Adam and Justin answer PumpHead questions about the type of trai...
065: Bonus: Welcome to the New MindPump Studio!
21 Apr 2015
Contributed by Lukas
MindPump's first episode officially went live January 5th of this year. Until yesterday, our studio ...
064: Things That Make You Go Hmmmm...
20 Apr 2015
Contributed by Lukas
As personal trainers Sal, Adam & Justing have had some strange requests from clients. In this episod...
062: Justin's Road to Ripped: Week 7 Update
16 Apr 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Now more than half way through his 90 day challenge, Justin is stepping up his game as he enters the...
063: The Sneaky Sal Surprise
16 Apr 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Sal likes to spring random topics on Adam and Justin. This is one of those episodes. Do women prefer...
061: Equipping a home gym, gluten, juicing and more...
15 Apr 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Q&A time once again! Thank you for your Instagram questions (@Mindpump). In this episode the boys an...
060: Fitness v. Health
13 Apr 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Who is healthier, the world champion triathlete with 6% body fat or the person who does moderate act...
059: The Training Evolution of the MindPump Crew
09 Apr 2015
Contributed by Lukas
There was a time when Sal, Adam & Justin didn't know what the hell they were doing in the gym. Like ...
057: Favorite lifts, BCAAs, Cardio timing & Best time to work out
08 Apr 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Q&A time once again! Every week Sal, Adam & Justin answer as many PumpHead questions as possible but...
058: Justin's Road to Ripped: Week 6 Update
08 Apr 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Justin is now halfway through his transformation and he has only 45 more days to go! Is he on track ...
056: The $100 Million Episode
06 Apr 2015
Contributed by Lukas
You can learn a lot about someone by how they spend their money. Especially if they have money to sp...
055: Adam does Sacramento
03 Apr 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Adam recently went to the 2015 Governor's Cup Pro bodybuilding and physique contest held in Sacramen...
054: Justin's Road to Ripped: Week 5 Update
02 Apr 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Justin is 5 weeks into the process of dropping excess fat and transforming his body into a lean, mea...
053: Creatine, Building Calves, Muscle Imbalances & Working Out When Sick
01 Apr 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Sal, Adam & Justin take on more of your @mindpump Instagram questions. Today they discuss how to bui...
052: We are nerds
29 Mar 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Sal, Adam & Justin may hide in the bodies of jocks, but they have some pretty nerdy tendencies... so...
051: Milk for Babies... BFR & Triggering for Muscle
27 Mar 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Sal, Adam & Justin answer listener questions about minimalist shoes, dairy, anabolic trigger session...
049: The Douchebag Episode
25 Mar 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Most people in the gym are cool but every once in a while you run into a real jerk. A few days ago o...
050: Justin's Road to Ripped: Week 4 Update
25 Mar 2015
Contributed by Lukas
For one month Justin has stared many a pizza in the face and has prevailed! Justin now begins month ...
048: Tattoos, Muscle Angles & Metabolic Damage
23 Mar 2015
Contributed by Lukas
More Q&A! On today's episode the MindPump crew answers your questions about metabolic damage and rev...
047: How to meet women & embarrassing experiences
20 Mar 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Every week MindPump receives dozens of listener questions on Instagram (@mindpump). Most of them are...
046: Justin's Road to Ripped: Week 3 Update
19 Mar 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Justin has just completed Week 3 of his 90 day transformation. Has it been smooth sailing? Not alway...
045: Saturated Fat DEBUNKED
18 Mar 2015
Contributed by Lukas
For years we have been told that saturated fat is a major contributor to heart disease and obesity. ...
044: Joint & muscle pain, offering advice in the gym & chiropractors
15 Mar 2015
Contributed by Lukas
How do you remedy joint and muscle pain? Should you offer your advice to someone in the gym who is c...