MindPump exposes the RAW TRUTH about health, fitness, nutrition and more... Hosts Sal Di Stefano, Adam Schafer & Justin Andrews pull back the curtain on the mythology, snake oil and pseudo-science that pervades the fitness industry and present science-backed solutions that result in increased muscular development and performance while simultaneously emphasizing health. No fitness institution or fitness "truth" is safe from their quick wit and over 40 years of combined experience in the fitne ...
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1475: The Truth About Meat & the Secret Benefits of Salt With Robb Wolf
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In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about cardio with Maps Aesthetic, Priming between heavy sets, strength when lacking mobility, and more. How American troops get down while stationed overseas. (4:57) Mind Pump’s favorite movies. (7:00) Adam schools the guys on sports gambling. (11:24) Mind Pump on the la…
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1473: How Often to Train Arms for Optimal Muscle Growth, the Pros & Cons of Training on Unstable Surfaces, When Walking Too Much Hurts Gains & More
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In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about training arms on “off-days” for optimal muscle growth, trainers who use unstable surfaces to train compound movements, whether too much walking hurts gains, and why gyms don’t make efforts to entice women to lift. How Justin doesn’t do sentimental. (4:21) Does a th…
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1472: How to Break 13 Destructive Lockdown Habits
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In this episode Sal, Adam & Justin cover how to break 13 shelter in place/lockdown habits that can be destructive if left unchecked. How to Break 13 Destructive Lockdown Habits. (2:38) #1 – Stress eating. (4:14) #2 – Baking. (9:15) #3 – Eating out. (13:07) #4 – Alcohol consumption. (16:32) #5 – Losing sight of fitness. (21:09) #6 – Sedentary lifest…
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1471: The Truth About German Volume Training, the Dangers of Sweating for the Wedding, What to Do If One Side of Your Body Is Tighter Than the Other & More
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In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer four Pump Head questions about German Volume Training methods, “sweating for the wedding,” whether it is normal to want to sleep 30-60 minutes after a workout, and if it is common for one side’s leg muscles and hip flexor to be tighter than the other. Sal’s COVID scare. (6:54) The fascinati…
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1470: Ten Motivation Hacks to Boost Productivity Today
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In this episode Sal, Adam & Justin go over ten motivation hacks that you can start today to help you achieve your goals faster and with less effort. Why when you're motivated, everything seems easy. (3:04) Ten Motivation Hacks to Boost Productivity Today. (5:05) #1 – Set realistic goals/schedule reevaluations. (6:10) #2 – Break your goals into smal…
In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer four Pump Head questions via Zoom. Adam shares openly why he is back on hormone replacement therapy. (3:21) Justin is looking even MORE handsome thanks in part to Caldera. (23:41) How Sal is enjoying the process with his baby boy. (26:08) How Adam is loving every moment with his son. (30:59…
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1468: How to Deadlift with Dumbbells, 75 Hard Challenge Review, Ways to Improve Explosiveness & Agility & More
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In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about tips for deadlifting with dumbbells instead of barbells, thoughts on the 75 Hard Challenge, good starter exercises to become more explosive and agile, and how to tell the difference between hip and foot instability. Butcher Box’s Keto Bundle is CRAZY! (4:20) The la…
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1467: How to Squat for Your Body Type With Dr. Aaron Horschig
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In this episode Sal, Adam & Justin talk all things squat with Squat University's Dr. Aaron Horschig. The origin story of Squat University and his reasoning behind the name. (3:37) Understanding your anatomy and why people like to blame theirs. (10:28) What is “butt-wink” and it is optimal for your body? (14:55) Why everyone's body has its own set o…
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1466: Why Trainers Can’t Always Agree on Exercise Form, How to Perform the Pullover, the Benefits of Squatting Barefoot & More
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In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about why there is such a discrepancy between trainers on the proper form & mechanics of exercises, the pullover movement, the benefits of squatting barefoot, and the core disciplines that should be first established in oneself before being able to train others successfu…
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1465: The Truth About Health at Every Size
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In this episode Sal, Adam & Justin discuss recent Cosmopolitan covers and the health at every size movement. Why Cosmopolitan isn’t the place to go for health information. (3:34) What the “health at every size” ACTUALLY means. (8:20) The history surrounding obesity and how there is a wide range of body types. (12:31) Why being “healthy” encompasses…
In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer four Pump Head questions via Zoom. The guys on their current body composition, Justin’s aesthetic goal & MORE. (4:50) Having ‘the talk’ with your kids. (10:04) Adam’s happiest day as a father. (15:20) The contrast of drinking with Zbiotics versus without it. (20:53) Mind Pump on the future …
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1463: The Truth About the Importance of Eating Post Workout, the Most Important Mobility Goals, the Best Stretches for Flat Feet & More
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In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about the importance of a post workout meal, good measurable mobility goals, the best stretches for flat feet, and changing your circle of friends in order to improve your mental health and well-being. A sad day for Americans. (3:53) Mind Pump’s best survival skills. (6:…
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1462: Setting New Year's Resolutions That Actually Work
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In this episode Sal, Adam & Justin cover five steps you can take to achieve your goals this year. Crazy statistics surrounding New Year's Resolutions. (3:11) The biggest mistakes people make when it comes to making resolutions. (7:35) 5 Steps to Setting New Year’s Resolutions that Actually Work. (8:49) #1 – Set small attainable goals to build wins.…
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1461: Tips to Improve Front Squat Technique, Common Workout Programming Mistakes, 2021 Fitness Trends & More
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In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer four Pump Head questions about how to get better at stabilizing the barbell for a front squat, the most common programming mistakes, good habits they are aiming to create in 2021, and fitness trend predictions for 2021. Sleep deprivation is real in the Di Stefano household. (5:39) Snowboard…
In this episode Sal, Adam & Justin detail five steps to lose fat without dieting. Why what moves the needle for most people is creating new behaviors. (4:43) 5 Strategies How to Lose Fat Without Dieting. (7:06) #1 – Prioritize hitting protein targets. (8:58) #2 - Cutting down on bad habits. (12:58) #3 – Tracking your food. (18:25) #4 – Walking 10 m…
In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer four Pump Head questions via Zoom. Is Sal aging in dog years? (3:50) Have we become immune to things with shock value? (5:35) What is ‘laughter yoga,’ and what does it have to do with IBS? (9:37) Mind Pump workouts and bonding time in full effect. (13:43) Breaking down the most recent COVID…
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1458: Favorite Workout Splits, How to Know If You Are Too Sick to Work Out, What to Do on Rest Days & More
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In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about their favorite workout splits, what to do on a rest day when you want to go to the gym, how to know if you are too sick to work out, and what 2020 taught them. New Product Alert from Organifi! (4:08) Scented candles, the new COVID detector. (6:08) Justin’s coffee g…
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1457: Five Ways to Reduce Seasonal Depression
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In this episode Sal, Adam & Justin discuss five ways to combat seasonal depression. Why seasonal affective disorder (SAD) affects most people. (2:31) Five Ways to Reduce Seasonal Depression. (8:11) #1 – Sunlight therapy. (8:55) #2 – Exercise. (11:59) #3 – Stick to a schedule. (18:37) #4 – Supplement with Vitamin-D. (23:24) #5 – Look at your diet. (…
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1456: The Pros & Cons of Circuit Training, the Best Timeline to Lose 100 Pounds of Fat, the Negatives of Surgical Weight Loss Procedures & More
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In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about the pros and cons of circuit training, how long it should take a dedicated person to lose between 75-100 pounds of fat, gastric bypass & other surgical procedures to help lose weight, and what career they have massive respect for but would never be able to do.…
In this episode Sal, Adam & Justin discuss the best ways to increase your pump when working out. Why everybody loves the pump. (2:46) Getting your clients to feel the pump. (7:25) Understanding the psychological components of fitness. (12:30) Six Ways to Get a Better Pump. #1 – Stay hydrated. (13:30) #2 – Eat carbohydrates. (18:23) #3 – Train with …
In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer four Pump Head questions via Zoom. Why does Justin’s dog continue to punk him? (3:24) Mind Pump’s first apartments. (8:37) The growing pains children go through. (17:54) Why beggars can’t be choosers in the Di Stefano’s household. (22:43) Adjusting your lifestyle to the time we are living i…
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1453: What to Do If You Don’t Have an Incline Bench, How to Improve Grip Strength, Who Should Do Cardio & More
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In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about ways to manipulate a flat bench press to make it like an incline bench press, grip giving out on pull-ups but not deadlifts, why Mind Pump can seem “anti-cardio” vibes, and the sport community that underutilizes or totally overlooks weightlifting. Jake Paul, the ul…
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1452: Your 10 Minute Workout for the Holiday Season
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In this episode Sal, Adam & Justin provide three effective workouts that can be completed in ten minutes. The true value of sending the RIGHT signals to your body to build muscle and burn fat. (3:31) Motion creates motion. (8:37) Three 10 Minute Workouts for the Holiday Season. (13:33) #1 – HIIT Workout. (16:25) Push Up. (17:00) Prone Cobra. (17:49…
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1451: How Long to Rest Between Sets, Training Post Pregnancy, How to Alleviate Knee Pain & More
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In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about the ideal rest period between sets, how to train after pregnancy, recommended exercises to alleviate knee pain, and how to measure success as a trainer. Ned Sleep, sleep like your dead. (6:07) What it is like to see your parents as grandparents. (7:04) Zbiotics, co…