In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin coach four Pump Heads via Zoom.

• Mind Pump Fit Tip: 5 ways to modify your program for maximum gains and why. (2:36)

• The AMAZING effects of saffron on depression and anxiety. (21:04)

• Failure training for hypertrophy. (26:46)

• Early predictions for the Enhanced Games. (30:19)

• Highlighting the difference between men and women. (41:46)

• The faith resurgence pendulum. (44:31)

• Consumer beware. (55:03)

• #ListenerLive question #1 – Is it ok to program hop even if I don’t complete a program from start to finish? (57:14)

• #ListenerLive question #2 – What are the big lessons you learned with your spouses as you began your lives together? (1:05:14)

• #ListenerLive question #3 – Am I wrong for aiming to be a functional athlete? Still being able to do heavy lifts, but still able to run an 8-minute mile? (1:18:07)

• #ListenerLive question #4 – I am at a complete loss right now as I am struggling to navigate my training around these injuries, and I am putting in all the hard work and battling to see the results. Any advice? (1:31:46)

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• June Special: Shredded Summer Bundle or Bikini Bundle 50% off! ** Code JUNE50 at checkout **

• Mind Pump #2312: Five Steps to Bounce Back From Overtraining

• Mind Pump #2552: From Plateau to PR… How to Break Through Strength Barriers

• Saffron effectively complements antidepressant medications

• Effects of resistance training performed to repetition failure or non-failure on muscular strength and hypertrophy: A systematic review and meta-analysis

• Enhanced Games

• Visit Transcend for this month’s exclusive Mind Pump offer!

• Are athletes really getting faster, better, stronger? | David Epstein

• Welcome to Hot Girl Walk®

• Visit Seed for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Promo code 25MINDPUMP at checkout for 25% off your first month’s supply of Seed’s DS-01® Daily Synbiotic**

• The 5 Love Languages: The Secret to Love that Lasts

• Mind Pump #2320: Throw Away the Scale!

• Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube

• Mind Pump Free Resources

Summer Nutrition Hacks: Enjoy Social Events Without Sabotaging Your Progress

• Context matters. (1:20)

• How to get lean and look leaner faster for summer:

• Go low carb. (2:52)

• Eat high protein. (8:11)

• Don’t eat past 5 pm. (12:25)

• Drink LOTS of water. (15:26)

• AVOID foods that cause any digestive distress. (17:32)

• How to workout:

• The newbie. (19:53)

• Moderate. (22:15)

• Advanced. (24:59)

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• Special Summer Packs

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• Mind Pump #1830: Five Steps to Determine Your ideal Caloric Intake

• Mind Pump #2450: The Smartest Way to Use Protein to Burn Fat & Build Muscle

• Mind Pump #2060: Maximize Fat Loss With Continuous Glucose Monitors: Kara Collier

• Mind Pump #1790: The Secret to an Attractive & Functional Body

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In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin coach four Pump Heads via Zoom.

• Mind Pump Fit Tip: 5 times it’s better to NOT add weight to the bar. (2:03)

• The cognitive benefits of taking a break from smartphones. (17:24)

• A promising new trend for touring bands. (32:07)

• Effect of polyphenols on cognitive function. (33:44)

• Digital Drew. (35:04)

• Shout out to Mind Pump Josh! (44:17)

• The PB&J divide. (45:19)

• Kids say the darndest things. (48:40)

• Letting your kid win. (51:23)

• Good vibes at Mind Pump HQ. (54:47)

• #ListenerLive question #1 – What is the key to long-term success, stick to powerlifting year-round or upgrade every part of the “car?” (56:36)

• #ListenerLive question #2 – What is your take on this EMS studio trend? (1:10:48)

• #ListenerLive question #3 – What order and how frequently should I be using tools to maximize recovery? (1:19:40)

• #ListenerLive question #4 – How does one know when they’re ready to ramp up training volume? (1:29:24)

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• Ask a question to Mind Pump, live! Email: live@mindpumpmedia.com

• Visit Organifi for the exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! ** Promo code MINDPUMP at checkout for 20% off **

• Mind Pump Group Coaching

• Train the Trainer Webinar Series

• May Special: MAPS 15 Performance or RGB Bundle 50% off! ** Code MAY50 at checkout **

• Why Your Tempo Matters When You Workout! – Mind Pump TV

• Mind Pump #1932: Lifting Heavy Vs. Lifting Light

• Blocking mobile internet on smartphones improves sustained attention, mental health, and subjective well-being

• Irresistible: The Rise of Addictive Technology and the Business of Keeping Us Hooked – Book by Adam Alter

• All-American Rejects crashing house parties around the US. Where to next?

• Daily fruit and vegetable extracts may boost brain power

• Cold Case: The Tylenol Murders

• Zygomatic Spot It! Classic Card Game (2024 Refresh) - Pocket Eco Edition, 5-in-1 Visual Perception Game for Quick Reflexes and Family Fun, Ages 6+, 2-8 Players, 10 Minute Playtime, Made

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People Mentioned

• Jim Kwik (@jimkwik) Instagram

• Drew Canole (@drewcanole) Instagram

• Josh Nickerson (@mindpumpjosh) Instagram

• Ed Coan (@eddycoan) Instagram

• Ben Pollack, Ph.D. (@phdeadlift) Instagram

• Layne Norton, Ph.D. (@biolayne) Instagram

In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer four Pump Head questions drawn from last Sunday’s Quah post on the @mindpumpmedia Instagram page.

• Mind Pump Fit Tip: The 4 Most Common Nutrient Deficiencies, the Symptoms & What to Eat to Solve Them. (1:42)

• Craved food and meal balance. (22:43)

• Fueling your movement. (28:18)

• How about a heads-up next time? (37:28)

• Mind Pump Group Coaching: Fat Loss and Muscle-Building. (42:35)

• Life wisdom. (44:26)

• Soviet Union contributions to fitness. (48:07)

• Fun Facts with Justin: Hookworms. (52:15)

• #Quah question #1 – What's the best way to set up the width of your grips for bench and shoulder press? (55:24)

• #Quah question #2 – What is the best way to detox/cleanse after a weekend of drinking? (59:11)

• #Quah question #3 – Is it best to run a small deficit when running MAPS Symmetry? (1:01:39)

• #Quah question #4 – When I squat heavy, my right leg (IT Band) becomes constantly sore and stiff. Is this a form or mobility issue? What can I do to fix this? (1:02:31)

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• May Special: MAPS 15 Performance or RGB Bundle 50% off! ** Code MAY50 at checkout **

• Eating craved foods with meals lessens cravings, boosts weight loss

• Walking 8,000 steps just 1-2 days a week linked to significant health benefits

• Justin’s Road to 315 Push Press

• Mind Pump #2600: Mike O’Hearn

• Secrets to Soviet Strength Training

• Helminthic Treatment for Crohn’s Disease

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• Visit Transcend for this month’s exclusive Mind Pump offer! ** 25% off all GLP-1s – This includes the GLP-1 probiotic which people can order through their specialist. **

• MAPS Prime Pro Webinar

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People Mentioned

• Layne Norton, Ph.D. (@biolayne) Instagram

• Tony Robbins (@tonyrobbins) Instagram

The Ultimate Fat Loss and Muscle Gain Cheat Sheet

• They have a lot more in common than people think. (1:04)

• The Ultimate Fat Loss and Muscle Gain Cheat Sheet

• #1 - Caloric deficit/surplus. (2:36)

• #2 – Lifting Weights. (12:57)

• #3 – Sleep. (21:10)

• #4 – Water. (30:04)

• #5 – Supplements. (34:28)

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• Mind Pump # 1835: Why Resistance Training Is the Best Form of Exercise for Fat Loss and Overall Health

• Mind Pump # 1547: The Hidden Benefits of Lifting Weights

• Mind Pump # 2518: Five Tips for Amazing Sleep (Listener Coaching)

• Mind Pump # 2377: The 4 Most Valuable Supplements Everyone Should Take

• Mind Pump # 2497: The Amazing & Weird Side Effects of Creatine

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Tom Bilyeu

• The trigger that spun him out to make the content he is covering now. (1:13)

• Understanding that we live in an economic system that was constructed. (4:06)

• Debt jubilee. (10:51)

• How forward progress does NOT care about any given generation. (12:57)

• The existential crisis of having no meaning or purpose. (17:40)

• How long will we remain human? (19:47)

• The fast takeoff. (22:08)

• Humans doing bad vs. AI doing bad. (25:31)

• AI and the impact on his sci-fi writer brain. (28:45)

• Are we in the Matrix? (32:52)

• How does he remain an atheist going down this rabbit hole? (35:59)

• Thucydides Trap. (42:32)

• US/China AI race. (43:39)

• Experts vs arguments. (45:11)

• Happiness is a choice. (47:18)

• His decision not to have children. (50:27)

• We have a technology problem, not a population problem. (57:39)

• Shared memory document. (1:02:05)

• The biggest learning lessons from being in the media. (1:07:54)

• His mis map of NFTs. (1:11:29)

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Featured Guest/People Mentioned

• Tom Bilyeu (@tombilyeu) Instagram

• Website

• YouTube

• Ray Dalio (@raydalio) X/Twitter

• Annaka Harris (@annakaharrisprojects) Instagram

In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin coach four Pump Heads via Zoom.

• Mind Pump Fit Tip: The 5 MOST effective ways to achieve a calorie deficit. (2:11)

• The Mind Pump Butcher Box is here! (25:43)

• The power of the placebo effect. (28:26)

• I want to believe. (34:37)

• The most motivating thing you can see in the gym. (37:24)

• Are you retired? (39:38)

• Baby AI. (45:54)

• Social contagion is a REAL thing. (47:31)

• The positive feedback loop of Brain.fm. (49:59)

• #ListenerLive question #1 – Why would I need to change up my workout? (54:26)

• #ListenerLive question #2 – When do you know if your cut is not working? (1:01:08)

• #ListenerLive question #3 – Why would more movement and lower calorie intake cause a stall and an increase? (1:12:30)

• #ListenerLive question #4 – How can I get calories in when I don’t have the appetite? (1:25:19)

Related Links/Products Mentioned

• Ask a question to Mind Pump, live! Email: live@mindpumpmedia.com

• Visit Butcher Box for this month’s exclusive Mind Pump offer! ** For a limited time, new Butcher Box members who sign up through Mind Pump will receive: $20 OFF their first box, free chicken breast, ground beef, OR salmon in every box for a whole year! A curated box pre-filled with Mind Pump’s favorite cuts — no guesswork, just great meat. **

• Visit Brain.fm for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners. ** Get 30 days of free access to science-backed music. **

• Train the Trainer Webinar Series

• May Special: MAPS 15 Performance or RGB Bundle 50% off! ** Code MAY50 at checkout **

• Mind Pump # 2437: What Happens to Your Body When You Quit Ultra-Processed Foods for 30 Days

• Mind Pump Group Coaching

• The Problem of Placebo Responses in Clinical Trials

• Mind Movies - Positive Daily Affirmations & Digital Vision Boards

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• Mind Pump #2312: Five Steps to Bounce Back From Overtraining

• Mind Pump #2210: Best Workouts for Bulking & Cutting

• Mind Pump #2287: Bodybuilding 101- How to Bulk and Cut

• Mind Pump #2597: Before You Take Ozempic, Wegovy, or Mounjaro Listen to This!

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People Mentioned

• Josh Nickerson (@mindpumpjosh) Instagram

• Tom Bilyeu (@tombilyeu) Instagram

• Bret Contreras PhD (@bretcontreras1) Instagram