Mind Pump: Raw Fitness Truth
Episodes
180: Join the Revolution!
06 Nov 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Mind Pump is growing but to cut through all the BS in the fitness industry, we need a full-on REVOLUTION. Join the Mind Pump Posse and spread the TRUT...
179: Mini-bulks & mini-cuts for more muscle and less fat
05 Nov 2015
Contributed by Lukas
For many muscle builders bulking and cutting are extreme events, blowing up like marshmallows and then undergoing long, painful periods of deprivation...
178: Muscle memory, slow & fast twitch muscle fibers, training for hypertrophy & strength & MORE
04 Nov 2015
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's Q&A, Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about muscle memory, the difference between slow and fast twitch muscle fibers, whet...
177: Ab Training Myths
02 Nov 2015
Contributed by Lukas
An impressive 6-pack is a goal of many gym goers but few ever achieve it. Part of the problem is that there are a lot of myths surrounding building th...
176: Halloween Bonus- He's Baaaack!
31 Oct 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Happy Halloween! This episode was recorded a week or so back and never aired. Justin tells of his harrowing trip to southern California. Please subscr...
175: Don't let these people listen to Mind Pump
30 Oct 2015
Contributed by Lukas
There are some people who should never listen to Mind Pump. Children are one group that immediately comes to mind but Sal, Adam & Justin can think of ...
174: Prison workouts, Olympic lifts, hiring a trainer & MORE
29 Oct 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Q & A once again! Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions (@mindpump on Instagram) about feeling the contraction of the quads after surgery, spa...
173: Failure for Fun & Profit
28 Oct 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Sal, Adam & Justin reveal their greatest failures & what they have learned from taking risks. Please subscribe, rate and review this show! Learn more ...
172: Size & Strength, Gut Flora, Demonized Foods, Death Row & MORE
26 Oct 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Justin is back! Lots of questions have been building up since he left on vacation. In this episode Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about...
171: Cherry Devine
23 Oct 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Sal & Adam interview female entrepreneur who is making a name for herself in a "fringe' business. Please subscribe, rate and review this show! Learn m...
170: Advanced Smart Training Techniques
22 Oct 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Justin is out of town so Sal and Adam take advantage of his absence to talk about body building and training for aesthetics. They start with a follow ...
169: Joe Donnelly
21 Oct 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Sal, Adam & Justin interview fitness icon Joe Donnelly for an extra bit of RAW in the RAW TRUTH. Please subscribe, rate and review this show! Learn mo...
168: The Kinda Positive Episode
19 Oct 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Just how driven are Sal, Adam & Justin to expose the BS of the fitness industry? So driven that when presented with the challenge of talking about fit...
167: Fat Burners- Fact & Fallacy
16 Oct 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Do fat burners really "burn" the fat off of you? Or is that just marketing hype? Sal, Adam & Justin pull back the curtain and expose the RAW TRUTH abo...
166: The Pull-Out Wizard
15 Oct 2015
Contributed by Lukas
A lot is going on with the Mind Pump Crew right now. In this episode Sal, Adam & Justin do an update on the past week's activities including the Joe D...
165: Masturbation timing, soreness & gains, dips v close grip bench and MORE
14 Oct 2015
Contributed by Lukas
In this weeks Q&A episode Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about Star Wars characters, masturbation, vaping, being sore after a workout, ...
164: Genetics vs. Steroids
12 Oct 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Can steroids give you the added edge to take you from good to great in athletics and the muscle building game? How important are genetics to these pur...
163: Arctic Breeze
09 Oct 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Sal, Adam and Justin are giddy. What's in the air? The cannabis club next has moved out of the building so it's not that. In this episode they talk ab...
162: Holiday diet & exercise hacks
08 Oct 2015
Contributed by Lukas
The holidays are fast approaching and with the holidays comes a lot of sugar-filled foods. Add in cooler weather here in the northern hemisphere and y...
161: Best deadlifting grip, periodization, lifting while pregnant & MORE
07 Oct 2015
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's Q & A, Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about recovering from injury, the best grip for deadlifting heavy weight, tailorin...
160: Detox teas, cleanses, super juices & other hocus pocus
05 Oct 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Sal, Adam & Justin reveal the RAW TRUTH about the newest fads of the day and how you can get the benefits you are seeking without buying overpriced, h...
159: Bodybuilding & Performance Myths
02 Oct 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Sal, Adam and Justin take on some of the most persistent bodybuilding & performance myths.
158: Free weights v machines, women & chest exercises, junk food eating friends, explosiveness and MORE
01 Oct 2015
Contributed by Lukas
In this weeks Q&A, Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about the difference between free weights and machines, periodizing occlusion trainin...
157: Spooky Tales & Sparkly Taints (Part Deux)
30 Sep 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Justin tells of his brushes with the supernatural in this spooky pre-Halloween episode. Oh, and some nasty pranks and bathroom hygiene thrown in for g...
156: Ben Zorn Returns
28 Sep 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Ben Zorn of ABC's The Bachelorette is back on Mind Pump to talk about training for his upcoming debut on the Men's Physique stage.
155: The Truth About Steroids
25 Sep 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Are steroids a guaranteed ticket to more strength and muscle gains? Are they the key to getting a body like your favorite bodybuilder or physique comp...
154: Endurance v. gains, best workout time, lifting too heavy & MORE
24 Sep 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Want your questions answered by Sal, Adam & Justin? Leave them each Monday @MindPump on Instagram. This week they answer your questions about keeping ...
153: Impact Dave
23 Sep 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Sal, Adam & Justin interview Dave Patellaro, coach and entrepreneur.
152: Variable Resistance, Plyometrics, Super Sets & Heavy Negatives
21 Sep 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Adam is at the Olympia so Sal and Justin decide to nerd-out about how to maximize growth and performance in the gym. They go into detail about variabl...
151: Adam's Las Vegas Olympia Update
18 Sep 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Adam is down in Las Vegas for the Olympia, staying in a massive suite at the Palms and doing cool stuff. Sal, Adam & Doug are slaving away in the stud...
150: HRV Training, Best Split, Lifting Cues & Negative Calories
17 Sep 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Sal, Adam & Justin talk about Heart Rate Variability (HRV) training, and answer your questions about the best split for beginners, favorite lifting cu...
149: Eating Patterns & Pufnstuf
16 Sep 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Is it practical to stay ripped year 'round? What is the best way to keep your body fat in check if you want to have a life and be able to drink and he...
148: The Mind-Muscle Connection
14 Sep 2015
Contributed by Lukas
What results in more muscle growth, focusing on working a particular muscle or on the movement? Sal, Adam & Justin take on this topic and they don't a...
147: Classic Physique & Blowing Up Your Quads
11 Sep 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Adam is excited about a new IFBB Professional League division called Classic Physique. Sal and Adam, not so much. Unlike Men's Physique where competit...
146: EZ v. straight bar curls, foam rolling, women & creatine, sleep and MORE
10 Sep 2015
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Sal, Adam & Justin answer EVERY question that was posted @mindpump on Instagram at the time of recording. This includes comparing EZ b...
145: Mind Pump's darkest secrets revealed...
09 Sep 2015
Contributed by Lukas
If you have listened to Mind Pump for a while, you may think you know Sal, Adam, Justin and Doug by now. But do you REALLY know them? Are they just gu...
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 discuss how you can control intensity, frequency and ...
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's control. Today's episode brings out a side of Sa...
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 "sculpt" his body as a physique competitor. Todays episo...
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, Herbalife and Beach Body products, the use of recreati...
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 performance and physique to the next level. Sal, ...
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, credit is given where credit is due. In this episod...
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) and on the Mind Pump Private Forum. Sal, Adam & J...
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. Sure building strength and muscle requires hard ...
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 side of Nerdy Sal.
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, as the producer and official cat herder, to make...
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 & Justin console Adam after he reads a very personal (an...
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 imbalances and correct crappy form to improve performance a...
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 who you can soon see competing on NBC for the $1,000...
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 becoming an old man.
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 Mobility. Adam & Justin interview the Stick Mobility...
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 acceptable and the other isn't. Who writes the rules on wh...
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. Whether it's true or not, Sal and Adam are relentle...
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 advice to beginners, the value of compression pant...
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 & Justin interview personal trainer and contestant of AB...
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 scenes making sure the show sounds good and that ...
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 because he, Sal and Justin do special mass buildi...
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 for the corporate life, spirit animals, macros and...
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 political correctness rather than on providing so...
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 asked all the time and Sal, Adam and Justin break it...
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 improve power cleans, how to thicken your back, thei...
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 & Justin just want to vent...
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 vision and dogged determination, Enitan has been ...
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 on for size. Oh, and did Sal just call Adam out?....
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 featured on this episode of MindPump. Listen as Sal, Ad...
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 off? By reverse dieting. Now that Adam is done wit...
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 course, the one who partied the hardest and had th...
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, fixing metabolic damage after years of extreme dieti...
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, Adam & Justin discuss her many accomplishments and t...
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 fare? Adam reveals ALL in this episode.
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 out, how they met and decided to start MindPump, t...
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 remain anonymous to protect his identity AND his r...
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 Pro. In this episode you will hear an Adam you ha...
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?), SARMs, how they deal with problem clients and the...
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 reaction to those who want to reverse these positive ...
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 refuse to be restricted to a single topic and tak...
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 episode he details his diet, workouts and challenges...
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 @mindpump). This week they answer questions about thei...
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 brand and the lead singer of Bleeding Through. Bran...
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 their first female guest, Natalia Fermin. Natalia is a...
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 is going to derail a fitness plan, it is a weekend...
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 having a very tough time catching up. Some questions ...
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 growth IF you are anabolic. How do you do this? Sal,...
092: Vajazzled
05 Jun 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Dissatisfied with your or your significant other's nether region? Have no fear! Sal, Adam & Justin have the solutions you have been looking for!
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 the already ripped Adam on his Road to Super-Shre...
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 cycling, their views about predestiny, how to natural...
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 ordinary interview. You are not only going to learn...
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 of other companies that are household names around ...
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 like a new man. You can see his results at www.mindpu...
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" moments, intermittent fasting and diets such as the "W...
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 this episode informative and entertaining, but Joh...
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 know, is chock-full of valuable training advice, yet...
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 you ready for his final after picture? Check it o...
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 PumpHead questions about the future of MindPump, t...
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 their oral preferences in vivid detail. Not for t...
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 this episode as they discuss careers, entrepreneu...