2701: Lifting Heavy vs. Lifting Light, Which Is better? (Listener Live Coaching)

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In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin coach four Pump Heads via Zoom. Mind Pump Fit Tip: The Secret to Ultimate Fitness. (1:57) An example of a dysfunctional way of promoting health & fitness. (18:40) Teaching the youngins’ what’s up.  (22:33) The reading level in America. (25:27) Betting on entrepreneurship opportunities in America. (27:37) LMNT’s new flavors. (37:52) Sal’s rebrand. (39:18) Adam’s Joymode pitch. (41:00) Being obsessed with your child’s curiosity. (44:05) Max’s gift of intuition and empathy. (49:20) #ListenerLive question #1 –  Would I see better results sticking with this new approach, where all 3 phases repeat every 9-day cycle for 12 weeks, or is it more effective to dedicate 4 weeks to each phase across the 12-week program? (53:08) #ListenerLive question #2 – I’m having trouble staying asleep, and I’m looking for any advice on what I can do? (1:04:52) #ListenerLive question #3 – I’d like to shift my focus from weight loss to body composition: reverse dieting, building muscle, maybe even doing my first bulk. But with the GLP-1 and HRT, I’m unsure how to approach maintenance calories, whether to taper off the medication, and how to set myself up to build muscle. What would you suggest as my next step? (1:14:27) #ListenerLive question #4 – Are there specific exercises or strategies you recommend to improve balance and maintain an aesthetic look despite this permanent limitation due to my trap injury? (1:24:44) Related Links/Products Mentioned Ask a question to Mind Pump, live! Email: [email protected] Get a free Sample Pack of LMNT’s most popular drink mix flavors with any purchase! As always, LMNT offers no-questions-asked refunds on all orders. The 8-count LMNT Sample Pack doubles down on our most popular flavors: Citrus Salt, Raspberry Salt, Watermelon Salt, and Orange Salt (2 stick packs of each flavor): Visit DrinkLMNT.com/MindPump Visit Joymode for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! ** Enter MINDPUMP at checkout for 20% off your first order. ** October Special: MAPS GLP-1 50% off! ** Code GLP50 at checkout. ** Mind Pump #2485: How to Make 2025 a Successful Year for Your Fitness Journey Muscle Mommy Movement Do More Than Half of Americans Read Below 6th-Grade Level? Over 10,000 Millionaires Depart from the UK in a Year Amid Changing Financial Landscape Who Would Win? 10 Book Box Set Visit Luminose by Entera for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! ** Promo code MPM at checkout for 10% off their order or 10% off their first month of a subscribe-and-save. ** Mind Pump #1897: Why Phasing Your Workouts Is So Important & How to Properly Switch It Up Mind Pump #2700: Get Back on Track With the 24-Hour Reset HACK Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources People Mentioned David Goggins (@davidgoggins) Instagram Mike Matthews (@muscleforlifefitness) Instagram LAUREN FITZ, M.D. (@drlaurenfitz) Instagram  

Mind Pump Fit Tip: Best Ways to Strength Train Without Weights or Machines. (1:58) Iron sharpens iron. (23:15) Get stronger muscles with red-light therapy. (30:36) Sitting vs standing when wiping. (34:49) AI hallucinations. (37:42) Predicting future trends. (44:45) The Good vs. The Great. (51:01) #Quah question #1 – With progressive overload, is it more than you did recently or more than you’ve ever done? Sometimes I wonder if I’m building progress when I go back to an exercise I haven’t done in a while, and I’m making progress week by week, but still lifting less weight than I did in that exercise in the past. (54:01) #Quah question #2 – Should your first set be the heaviest and then go lighter or vice versa? (56:28) #Quah question #3 – Does it matter what time you go to bed, as long as you get 8 hours? (58:52) #Quah question #4 – I am looking to lose fat but also want to add some muscle. What should I focus on first? I have been lifting consistently for several years and have put on some belly fat. I am consuming approximately 1600-1700 calories with 130-140 grams of protein. I’m doing Muscle Mommy, but the fat doesn’t want to leave. Any suggestions? (1:00:02) Related Links/Products Mentioned Visit Joovv for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! ** Code MINDPUMP to get $50 off your first purchase. ** Visit Caldera Lab for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Code MINDPUMP20 for 20% off your first order of their best products. ** October Special: MAPS GLP-1 50% off! ** Code GLP50 at checkout. ** Mind Pump #2137: The Best Suspension Training Workout Plan for Beginners Mind Pump #1362: What You Can Learn About Building Muscle from Inmates, Gymnasts and Sprinters Mind Pump #2080: Get Jacked With Bands! Sal Di Stefano’s Journey in Faith & Fitness – Mind Pump TV Low-Intensity Light Therapy: Exploring the Role of Redox Mechanisms Effects of Light-Emitting Diode Therapy on Muscle Hypertrophy, Gene Expression, Performance, Damage, and Delayed-Onset Muscle Soreness How To Get Stronger Muscles From Light Therapy Wiping Sitting vs. Standing Talent Agents Circle AI Actress Tilly Norwood Caldera Lab Science Visit Transcend for this month’s exclusive Mind Pump offer! ** Telehealth Provider • Physician Directed GET YOUR PERSONALIZED TREATMENT PLAN!  Hormone Replacement Therapy, Cognitive Function, Sleep & Fatigue, Athletic Performance and MORE! ** Muscle Mommy Movement Mind Pump #2690: The NEW DIET Everyone Is Using For Fat Loss Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources People Mentioned Jason Khalipa (@jasonkhalipa) Instagram  

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In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin coach four Pump Heads via Zoom. Mind Pump Fit Tip: What are the big differences between lifting heavy vs lighter? (2:35) Training your CNS for change. (21:46) The unliftable man. (28:24) Leverage. (29:47) Kids say the darndest things. (32:42) Coaching your son. (33:52) Learning how to lose. (35:45) The science behind Brain.fm. (37:34) Subliminal messaging. (42:58) Social media platforms as weapons. (45:07) The locus of control. (47:40) Correlation of eating grass-fed meat and inflammation. (49:56) #ListenerLive question #1 – How do I maintain a healthy relationship with food and fitness while dealing with SIBO? (55:13) #ListenerLive question #2 – Do you think the root issue here is overtraining, compromising recovery, or more likely a neurological/sensory driver of these asymmetries? (1:05:11) #ListenerLive question #3 – Should I increase calories even though I’ve been doing this for a year now and continue to bulk, or should I concentrate on cutting still to lose fat? (1:21:16) #ListenerLive question #4 – How much of an impact could HRT (specifically estrogen and testosterone) have on my life, especially body composition and training/lifting goals? (1:30:54) Related Links/Products Mentioned Ask a question to Mind Pump, live! Email: [email protected] Visit Brain.fm for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners. ** Get 30 days of free access to science-backed music. ** Visit Butcher Box for this month’s exclusive Mind Pump offer!  ** Available for a limited time, a curated box pre-filled with Mind Pump’s favorite cuts — no guesswork! 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! ** October Special: MAPS GLP-1 50% off! ** Code GLP50 at checkout. ** Bret Contreras Tempo Hypertrophy IG Video Sal Di Stefano’s Journey in Faith & Fitness – Mind Pump TV Johnny Coulon - Wikipedia Attentional modulation of neural entrainment to sound streams in children with and without ADHD The brain in flow: A systematic review on the neural basis of the flow state Resting state fMRI-based brain information flow mapping Mind Pump #912: How to Change Your Mental State with Music Oracle, Silver Lake and MGX will be main investors in TikTok U.S., sources say 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** MP Holistic Health Mind Pump #2690: The NEW DIET Everyone Is Using For Fat Loss Visit Transcend for this month’s exclusive Mind Pump offer! ** Telehealth Provider • Physician Directed GET YOUR PERSONALIZED TREATMENT PLAN!  Hormone Replacement Therapy, Cognitive Function, Sleep & Fatigue, Athletic Performance and MORE! ** Muscle Mommy Movement Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources   People Mentioned Bret Contreras PhD (@bretcontreras1) Instagram Denis Roberts (@denis_kokushi) Instagram Jordan Shallow D.C (@the_muscle_doc) Instagram Justin Brink DC (@dr.justinbrink) Instagram LAUREN FITZ, M.D. (@drlaurenfitz) Instagram

Get Back on Track With the 24-Hour Reset HACK The fail rate on fitness: The number of people who gain weight after they lose it will ALARM you. (1:07) Two ways a small bump in the road can become a total disaster. (4:47) 4 Steps to Get Back on Track With the 24-Hour Reset HACK #1 - Pause, acknowledge, give grace. (14:18) #2 - Do something healthy for yourself. (20:52) #3 - Choose 1 ‘must do tomorrow’ and set an alarm. (22:18) #4 - Use a group or a friend. Confide in people you trust! (post RESET or communicate RESET for support). (23:05) Related Links/Products Mentioned Visit Legion Athletics for the exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! ** Code MINDPUMP for buy one, get one 50% off for new customers, and 20% cash back for returning customers! ** October Special: MAPS GLP-1 50% off! ** Code GLP50 at checkout. ** Muscle Mommy Movement Mind Pump #2542: Five Steps You Can Take To Get Back Into Shape Fast Mind Pump #2485: How to Make 2025 a Successful Year for Your Fitness Journey Mind Pump #2587: This is What a Great Trainer Looks Like With Ben Bruno Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources People Mentioned Ben Bruno (@benbrunotraining) Instagram  

Mind Pump Fit Tip: Is protein overrated? (2:01) Interesting People in History: Peter Freuchen. (21:41) DIY fecal transplant. (24:57) Using competition as a motivator to get healthy. (27:28) Kids say and do the darndest things. (35:43) If you could have one superpower, what would it be? (37:01) Who would win? (40:48) The dangers of snoring. (47:07) #ListenerLive question #1 – What are your thoughts on targeting visceral fat loss, especially when a person is already lean but still has visceral fat increase? (54:06) #ListenerLive question #2 – Fitness-wise, where do I need to go next? I played golf at an elite level, including three years at a high-level D-I university. (1:14:15) #ListenerLive question #3 – Where should I go after completing Transform? As a police officer working on a tactical team, I focus on strength, mobility, and resiliency. (1:21:14) #ListenerLive question #4 – Any advice on how to improve my barbell squat? (1:24:42) Related Links/Products Mentioned Ask a question to Mind Pump, live! Email: [email protected] Visit Paleovalley for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! ** Discount is now automatically applied at checkout: 15% off your first order! ** Visit Eight Sleep for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump Listeners! ** Use the code MINDPUMP to get $350 off your very own Pod 5 Ultra. The best part is that you still get 30 days to try it at home and return it if you don’t like it – – Shipping to many countries worldwide. ** October Special: MAPS GLP-1 50% off! ** Code GLP50 at checkout. ** Mind Pump #2450: The Smartest Way to Use Protein to Burn Fat & Build Muscle The Impact of High Protein Diets on Cardiovascular Outcomes: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Prospective Cohort Studies The effects of consuming a high protein diet (4.4 g/kg/d) on body composition in resistance-trained individuals Peter Freuchen: The Real Most Interesting Man In The World Woman Gets 'DIY Poop Transplant,' Ingests Pills with Brother's Fecal Matter to Combat IBS Symptoms Watch Hack Your Health: The Secrets of Your Gut - Netflix Sal Di Stefano’s Journey in Faith & Fitness – Mind Pump TV Building Muscle with Adam Schafer – Mind Pump TV Justin’s Road to 315 Push Press Who Would Win? 10 Book Box Set Visit Troscriptions for the exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Promo code MINDPUMP for 10% off your first order. ** Mind Pump Jobs Mind Pump #2135: Barbell Squat Masterclass Mind Pump #2350: The 4 Types of Squats Everyone Should Be Doing Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources People Mentioned Dr. Gabrielle Lyon (@drgabriellelyon) 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: Everyone needs to try BULKING! (2:20) Feel healthier with Green Juice. (24:20) The Mind Pump dead hang challenge. (26:36) Hate losing or winning more? (30:05) Strongwoman showcase: Abbye "Pudgy" Stockton. (34:48) One of the greatest weightlifting legends of ALL-TIME! (37:22) The excitement surrounding the UFC White House card. (39:48) Cocaine shrimp. (44:31) Rock Recovery cares. (46:06) How exercise can open amazing paths of conversation. (47:55) Navigating the different stages of parenthood. (50:01) Unlocking the value of deep tissue massage. (55:38) #Quah question #1 – What should your training look like while on a cut? Heavy weight, low volume? Low weight, high volume? Slow down tempo, etc.? I know you don't build on a cut, but I want to do the best I can to maintain the muscle I already have. (58:41) #Quah question #2 – I want to do the top 8 exercises for 6 weeks. I have 5 days a week and 30 minutes a day. How would you go about programming it? (1:03:53) #Quah question #3 – Is it ok to exercise daily, as a 59-year-old woman, if I vary my workouts (different muscle groups for strength 4-5 days per week, and cardio 2-3 days per week)? (1:05:18) #Quah question #4 – How do you combat high hematocrit and high hemoglobin on TRT? (1:06:52) Related Links/Products Mentioned Visit Organifi for the exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Promo code MINDPUMP at checkout for 20% off** Visit Rock Recovery Center for the exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! ** Ben and Tom know firsthand the struggles of addiction and alcoholism. With years of experience helping thousands of individuals, they offer a free consultation call to discuss your situation. Whether you’re personally battling addiction or have a loved one in need of help, they’re here to guide you toward the support you need. By filling out the form and scheduling your call, you’ll also be entered for a chance to win a free 60-day scholarship at Rock Recovery Center, their premier treatment center in West Palm Beach, Florida. Don’t wait—take the first step today. ** October Special: MAPS GLP-1 50% off! ** Code GLP50 at checkout. ** Mind Pump #2690: The NEW DIET Everyone Is Using For Fat Loss Mind Pump #1565: Why Women Should Bulk Mind Pump #2385: Five Reasons Why You Should Hire a Trainer MP Dead Hang Test Dana White reveals UFC White House renderings for 'one-of-one incredible' event Cocaine Found In Every Shrimp Tested In England's Waterways Mind Pump #2695: How Family Members Enable Their Addict Loved Ones | Rock Recovery Center Sal Di Stefano’s Journey in Faith & Fitness – Mind Pump TV Parenting: Getting It Right Get your free Sample Pack with any “drink mix” purchase! Find your favorite LMNT flavor or share it with a friend. Try LMNT risk-free. If you don’t like it, give it away to a salty friend and we’ll give you your money back, no questions asked! Visit DrinkLMNT.com/MindPump Mind Pump #2210: Best Workouts for Bulking & Cutting Mind Pump # 2684: Do ONLY These 8 Lifts to Achieve an Amazing Body Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources People Mentioned Layne Norton, Ph.D. (@biolayne) Instagram Thomas Conrad (@realrecoverytalktom) Instagram Ben Bueno (@realrecoverytalkben) Instagram Jay Cutler (@jaycutler) Instagram   

7 Lies Older People are Told About Fitness What can happen if you exercise properly? Based on science! (1:15) 7 Lies Older People are Told About Fitness #1 - Cardio is the best form of exercise for the aging population. (5:12) #2 - Your body won’t get stronger or build muscle. (9:02) #3 - Exercise is too dangerous. (12:22) #4 - Exercise will make my pain worse or bad for my joints. (14:29) #5 - Exercise doesn’t help with mental health. (20:04) #6 - I’m already active. Why do I need more exercise? (21:03) #7 – I’m too old to exercise. (23:44) Related Links/Products Mentioned Visit Vuori Clothing for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! ** No code to receive 20% off your first order. ** October Special: MAPS GLP-1 50% off! ** Code GLP50 at checkout. ** Selection of Resistance Exercises for Older Individuals: The Forgotten Variable Resistance training-induced gains in knee extensor strength are related to increased neural cell adhesion molecule expression in older adults with knee osteoarthritis Mind Pump #2670: Pilates, Yoga, Running, CrossFit, & Strength Training Face Off! Muscle Mommy Movement Quiz Mind Pump #2657: The Over-50 Fitness & Health Plan Mind Pump #1835: Why Resistance Training Is the Best Form of Exercise for Fat Loss and Overall Health Mind Pump #2385: Five Reasons Why You Should Hire a Trainer Is exercise more effective than medication for depression and anxiety? New Study: One or Two Days of Exercise May Offer Similar Health Benefits As Daily Workouts Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources  

In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin coach four Pump Heads via Zoom. Mind Pump Fit Tip: 6 Ways to Destroy Your Testosterone. (2:38) Classic bad dad mistake. (26:56) The dangers of daily plastic exposure for kids. (29:45) Net positive or negative with these GLP-1 weight-loss drugs. (35:13) The more you know. (38:40) Shout out to @mdmotivator on Instagram. (42:01) Stay hydrated out there! (44:06) Billionaire chat.  (46:01) The grass-fed market is exploding! (51:23) #ListenerLive question #1 – Do you have any go-to methods or overlooked strategies for improving grip strength in the general population clients? (53:24) #ListenerLive question #2 – I am starting to get bored in the gym and want a new workout routine to switch things up.  Can you point me in the direction of something that would challenge me and still be fun for me to do? (1:03:37) #ListenerLive question #3 – I’d love to follow up on your first round of advice and get your guidance on breaking through this plateau so I actually look different next year. (1:12:18) #ListenerLive question #4 – Any advice on how I should train when I’ve been dealing with a chronic injury? (1:23:01) Related Links/Products Mentioned Ask a question to Mind Pump, live! Email: [email protected] Get your free Sample Pack with any “drink mix” purchase! Find your favorite LMNT flavor or share it with a friend. Try LMNT risk-free. If you don’t like it, give it away to a salty friend and we’ll give you your money back, no questions asked! Visit DrinkLMNT.com/MindPump Visit Butcher Box for this month’s exclusive Mind Pump offer!  ** Available for a limited time, a curated box pre-filled with Mind Pump’s favorite cuts — no guesswork! 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! ** Flash Sale: MAPS Performance 50% off! ** Code ATHLETE50 at checkout. ** Mind Pump Store The Link Between Sleep and Testosterone Effect of partial and total sleep deprivation on serum testosterone in healthy males: a systematic review and meta-analysis Examining the effects of calorie restriction on testosterone concentrations in men: a systematic review and meta-analysis Mind Pump #2690: The NEW DIET Everyone Is Using For Fat Loss How a sedentary lifestyle reduces testosterone levels in men Correlation between serum zinc and testosterone Cortisol and testosterone dynamics following exhaustive endurance exercise Childhood plastic exposure could be fueling obesity, infertility, and asthma Lilly's oral GLP-1, orforglipron, demonstrated meaningful weight loss and cardiometabolic improvements in complete ATTAIN-1 results published in The New England Journal of Medicine Ozempic’s hidden pregnancy risk few women know about A Runner Shattered the Stroller Mile World Record Baby strollers for Rolls-Royce Cullinan In Memoriam: The 31 Billionaires Who Died Over The Past Year Visit Luminose by Entera for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! ** Promo code MPM at checkout for 10% off their order or 10% off their first month of a subscribe-and-save. ** Mind Pump #2659: Eight Ways to Build a Crushing Grip & Strong Forearms & More (Listener Live Coaching) MAPS Prime Pro Webinar Trainer Bonus Series Episode 3: Assessments That Sell Training Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources People Mentioned 𝐙𝐚𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐲 𝐃𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐨𝐰𝐬𝐤𝐢 (@mdmotivator) Instagram