Mind Pump: Raw Fitness Truth
Episodes
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...
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...