Mind Pump: Raw Fitness Truth

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...

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? Find out exactly what he is doing to hit his target...

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) about body fat testing and the accuracy of bioimpeda...

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 into their inner gay. You may be shocked to find out...

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 at the gym, their biggest deadly sin and heavenly...

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 like the U.S. is going to hell in a handbasket. Is ...

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, Adam and Justin talk about the ups and downs of cutt...

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 whether supplements should be regulated, their bigge...

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 past.

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 feeling well. Did this knock him off the rails? I...

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 the Raw Truth about sponsorships and the boys dive ...

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 MindPump listener on Instagram (@mindpump) and it b...

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 goer there is a strong chance that you have taken cr...

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 the MAPS Anabolic program. Sal and Adam quiz him o...

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 training required to build an "X-Shaped" physique, the...

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 has been Doug's living room. Now, we have a new st...

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 episode they cover spot reducing, toning, women with 18"...

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 final 45 days on his Road to Ripped . In this epi...

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 shredded 6-pack or a little belly fat? You may be...

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 answer your questions about equipping a home gym, gl...

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 activity and has 15% body fat? The answer is, it depe...

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 most people, they ended up following a lot of pseu...

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 they can never get to them all. If you have asked...

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 to hitting his targets? Did the Easter Bunny derai...

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 spare. What would you do if you won $100 million? Sa...

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 Sacramento, California. Both Sal and Justin know little ab...

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, mean, aesthetic machine. What is he currently focusin...

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 build calves, how muscle balances affect your physiqu...

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... some which they would rather keep secret. In this ep...

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 sessions and blood occlusion (BFR).

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 one of our female MindPump listeners was interrupte...

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 2 on his Road to Ripped. In this episode, Justin i...

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 reverse dieting, working muscles in a lengthened vs. ...

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 fitness related, however, some of them are not. I...

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 always. Although Justin is a fitness and nutrition expe...

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. People listened and cut saturated fat from their d...

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 clearly doing an exercise wrong? What does the Mind...

042: Justin's Road to Ripped: Week 2 Update

12 Mar 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Justin has just completed Week 2 of his 90 day transformation. In this episode Justin updates us on his progress. Follow Justin's progress and see his...

043: What we think about Planet Fitness

12 Mar 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Here's a quiz. Planet Fitness is... 1) An inexpensive gym for the masses. 2) A place where fitness minded people can work out without fear of judgment...

041: Rehab, Protein Powders and Veganism

11 Mar 2015

Contributed by Lukas

What is the best way to rehab from surgery? What is the best kind of protein supplement? How about eating a low fat vegan diet? Sal, Adam and Justin e...