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Mind Pump: Raw Fitness Truth

Sal Di Stefano, Adam Schafer, Justin Andrews, Doug Egge

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 fitness

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All Episodes

01:25:41

2568: The Top 5 Most Overrated Health Hacks & More...

Mind Pump: Raw Fitness Truth ·

2025/04/04

Mind Pump Fit Tip: The top 5 most OVERRATED health hacks. (2:02) Shout out to Callum Ferris! (31:22) Does carb-timing make a difference? (33:20) Is your child addicted to drugs? (41:12) Isometrics for pain. (48:51) Permitting yourself to fail. (52:46) Eating your greens to reduce inflammation. (59:00) Improving mobility and flexibility. (1:01:34) #Quah question #1 – What’s the recommended tempo for the 8-10 rep range? Would you change it for raw power or muscle endurance? (1:05:45)

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49:51

2567: Women Who Lift: Breaking Myths and Building Muscle

Mind Pump: Raw Fitness Truth ·

2025/04/03

Women Who Lift: Breaking Myths and Building Muscle The new norm. (1:07) Why has this trend shifted? (4:36) Selling strength training for women, the real benefits, and what makes it unique. (7:08) #1 – Promotes better hormone profiles. (7:51) #2 - Have better skin. (17:55) #3 - Can eat more and stay leaner. (21:31) #4 - Have better curves. (24:14) #5 - Feel empowered. (27:23) #6 - Sleep better. (30:55) #7 - Are in less pain. (33:07) #8- Look better (body composition vs weight)

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01:45:01

2566: The Best Way to Measure Progress in the Gym &...

Mind Pump: Raw Fitness Truth ·

2025/04/02

In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin coach four Pump Heads via Zoom. Mind Pump Fit Tip: 5 ways PERFORMANCE is the best way to measure progress. (2:09) The problem with poor methylation. (19:20) What does colostrum do for humans? (24:13) Terpenes' health benefits. (28:09) Why buy the cow when you can get the milk? (33:27) Human nature at its finest. (45:39) The moment your kid feels smarter than you. (50:45) It’s the only non-stick pan you will use again! (54:27)

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29:00

2565: Add 1/2 Inch to Your Arms in 30 Days

Mind Pump: Raw Fitness Truth ·

2025/03/31

Add 1/2 inch to your arms in 30 days Why do young lifters struggle to do this? (1:01) 6 Ways to Add 1/2 inch to your arms in 30 days #1 - Trade volume and frequency for arm training from other areas. (2:16) #2 - Do compound bicep and tricep exercises. (9:29) #3 - Do stretch exercises. (13:40) #4 - Trigger sessions on off days. (16:53) #5 - EAT and SLEEP a lot. (19:42) #6 - Add BFR once a week. (21:18) Questions: What is considered a “big” arm? (22:52) What is the best rep range

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01:45:52

2564: The Top 10 All-Cause Mortality Risk Factors &...

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2025/03/29

Mind Pump Fit Tip: Top 10 all-cause mortality risk factors. (1:49) Trigger sessions to boost cognitive function. (22:32) Pyramids or ancient power grids? (25:47) Shilajit can preserve bone density. (35:29) The controversy surrounding food stamps. (39:17) Frightening fentanyl statistics. (45:07) PSA: Cautioning the audience when using a massage gun around your neck. (48:56) Justin’s Road to a 315 Push Press. (53:13) #ListenerLive question #1 – How to set a good standard for

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01:15:31

2563: The Most Effective Ways to Get Those Around You...

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2025/03/28

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 MOST effective ways to get those around you to start working out. (1:45) Creatine does EVERYTHING! (25:12) Red-light therapy to help with your sinuses. (34:53) Are artificial muscles in our future? (38:05) At what point do the childish things you collect get weird? (47:14) The nuggets are a HIT! (56:17)

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01:54:57

2562: Seven-Time Mr. Olympia Winner Phil Heath

Mind Pump: Raw Fitness Truth ·

2025/03/27

Seven-Time Mr. Olympia Winner Phil Heath Dropping the scale and living life. (1:10) Uncle Phil. (7:35) Breaking down his attachment to basketball. (10:01) His path into bodybuilding. (19:15) When did he get into strict bodybuilding? (25:21) His mentality on taking gear to enhance his physique. (30:50) Bringing pleasure to his soul. (36:50) Did he make bodybuilding an idol? (40:33) His experience with intestinal strangulation. (45:15) His relationship with Jay Cutler. (49:29)

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01:49:20

2561: 5 Crazy Things That Destroy Your Health & More...

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2025/03/26

In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin coach four Pump Heads via Zoom. Mind Pump Fit Tip: 5 crazy things that destroy your health. (2:17) How much does your mental state affect your physical state? (28:42) Polarizing personalities and knowing your teammates. (32:17) Why with some studies you must be careful how you interpret the data. (43:51) The difference between sleeping with and without Eight Sleep. (46:16) The staggering shift in culture. (49:40) Reducing the ‘puffy

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2560: How to Break Free from Destructive Body Image...

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2025/03/24

How to Break Free from Destructive Body Image Issues The HIGH prevalence of body-image issues in the fitness space. (1:11) The extreme versions that are easy to spot. (4:30) The characteristics of this avatar. (9:11) How to Break Free from Abusive Body Image Issues #1 - Take time off (from workouts, measuring, and weighing). (12:11) #2 - Make it real by telling others. (18:41) #3 - Stop weighing yourself and studying yourself in the mirror. (21:36) #4 - Turn off social media or

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01:28:41

2559: Four Weird Ways to Build Muscle & More...

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2025/03/22

In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin coach three Pump Heads via Zoom. Mind Pump Fit Tip: 4 weird ways to build muscle. (2:03) GHK-CU and its effect on skin looseness. (22:35) Sal’s confessional. (28:32) Is this the beginning of the end for CrossFit? (49:53) Drinking with or without Zbiotics. (55:52) #ListenerLive question #1 – Do body proportions or body type play a significant role in the way someone is able to change their body through resisting training? (57:25)

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01:09:31

2558: The 5 Best & Worst People You Will Run Into at...

Mind Pump: Raw Fitness Truth ·

2025/03/21

Mind Pump Fit Tip: The 5 best & worst people you will run into in the gym. (2:00) For those CEOs that lift, do their companies outperform those who don’t? (17:54) Comparing bicep growth between preacher and incline curls. (23:48) The disturbing rise in youth gambling. (29:49) If Mind Pump were an alcoholic drink, what would it be? (44:02) The ‘Drop’ stack. (45:59) What doesn’t creatine do? (49:26) Make any outfit dresser and sharper. (51:12) Iconic vehicles from our childhood

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01:33:18

2557: Heal Your Cavities & Fix Your Teeth With...

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2025/03/20

Heal Your Cavities & Fix Your Teeth with Functional Dentistry Dr. Staci Whitman Functional vs. Conventional dentistry. (1:48) Can you change the microbiome to be more positive for oral health? (5:26) Are cavities reversible? (11:59) Is dentistry a scam? (13:58) Why have wisdom teeth become a problem? (21:01) Why dentistry would be DEAD if Big Food changed. (28:20) Should we avoid fluoride? (30:32) How bad is mouthwash? (41:38) My gums bleed, what should I do? (45:06) Why you

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01:36:28

2556: Overtrained? How to Reset Your Body in 7 Days &...

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2025/03/19

In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin coach three Pump Heads via Zoom. Mind Pump Fit Tip: Can you get your body back on track in 7 days? Yes! Here is your 7-day recovery reset. (2:11) Brain.fm works! (13:10) The impact of having quality muscle has on your health. (19:01) Addressing the hot topic of autism. (21:53) Does the average child today receive less sunlight than a prisoner? (25:51) The story of Bishnu Shrestha. (33:02) Chores and their connection to a stronger work

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2555: The Muscle-Building Secrets of Unilateral Training

Mind Pump: Raw Fitness Truth ·

2025/03/17

Uncover the Muscle-Building Secrets of Unilateral Training Defining unilateral training and the value of doing a block of it. (1:04) Uncovering Four Muscle-Building Secrets of Unilateral Training #1 - Uncover left-to-right development imbalances. (3:50) #2 - Old exercises become new. (11:45) #3 - Easy correctional exercise. (15:10) #4 - Better mind-muscle connection. (20:54) Questions: When training unilaterally does all dumbbell work count (For example a dumbbell chest press.)

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01:43:35

2554: The 5 Best Exercises for a Stronger Grip and...

Mind Pump: Raw Fitness Truth ·

2025/03/15

Mind Pump Fit Tip: The 5 best exercises for a stronger grip and forearms. (2:27) Optimizing your mitochondrial health is one of the keys to longevity. (16:34) Feeling manly. (24:48) Justin is getting his metal fix in. (28:56) How out of touch with reality can you possibly be? (33:53) Caffeine withdrawal is nasty. (37:07) Red vs. white wine, is there a difference in health benefits? (43:26) The ideological gap between Gen Z boys and girls. (47:43) CRAZY odds. (49:29) The future of

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01:07:37

2553: The Top 5 Exercises That Build Muscle That You...

Mind Pump: Raw Fitness Truth ·

2025/03/14

Mind Pump Fit Tip: Top 5 exercises that build muscle that you probably aren’t doing. (1:59) Exercise and sleep. (19:21) The war against raw milk. (23:25) Children and their core memories. (26:46) What is Sal using to mitigate the effects of going off caffeine? (32:09) Which gender can handle more training volume? (35:46) Be kind to AI. (40:31) It’s a “weird” iPhone glitch. (43:05) The origin of the Konami Code. (44:14) Companies’ evolution. (47:22) Salt wars. (49:48) #Quah

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40:07

2552: From Plateau to PR... How to Break Through...

Mind Pump: Raw Fitness Truth ·

2025/03/13

From Plateau to PR: How to Break Through Strength Barriers Defining what a plateau is. (1:18) Why this is a meaningful conversation. (2:20) The most frustrating part of fitness. (5:37) The BIG mistake most people make. (7:38) From Plateau to PR: Six Strategies to Break Through Strength Barriers #1 - Focus on strength. (13:45) #2 - Change the exercises. (17:06) #3 - Change the rep ranges. (21:13) #4 - Change the tempo. (23:01) #5 - Trust a new structure and follow. (26:13) #6 -

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01:54:18

2551: Can Being “Too Healthy” Be a Bad Thing?... &...

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2025/03/12

In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin coach four Pump Heads via Zoom. Mind Pump Fit Tip: Can being too healthy be a bad thing? (2:47) Making the case for taking higher doses of creatine. (26:37) The methylene blue trend. (29:40) The value of Lent. (32:02) Sal’s break from lust. (36:41) Reversing an aging heart. (45:00) Enhancing your savory dishes with Paleovalley’s latest bone broth protein. (49:40) #ListenerLive question #1 – What's the difference between reverse

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01:23:23

2550: Cutting Edge Peptides for Fat Loss & Muscle...

Mind Pump: Raw Fitness Truth ·

2025/03/10

Cutting Edge Peptide Fat Loss & Muscle Building with Alex Kikel What’s the deal with methylene blue? (2:02) His background in the peptide space. (9:09) How common is it for a professional athlete to have someone work with them who is NOT their doctor? (11:22) Why he believes there is not a biological problem he cannot fix. (12:38) How nicotine is protective of long COVID symptoms. (13:37) The effects and benefits of nicotine. (15:12) How would he program these things to an athlete

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01:37:38

2549: Body Part Split Vs. Full Body... How to Know...

Mind Pump: Raw Fitness Truth ·

2025/03/08

Mind Pump Fit Tip: Stop your full-body or split routine now! It might be killing your gains! (2:14) Do you want to eat more, bump your calories, and protein? Eat grass-fed! (22:57) Brain cancer and diet. (26:07) Sal’s beefy. (33:33) The impact of group coaching. (36:28) “You got really nice skin bro.” (40:24) The age of the AI influencer. (42:21) The Christianity explosion. (49:49) #ListenerLive question #1 – Do you have any information about the impact of weightlifting/resistance

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