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Nov 2023
1h 42m

2204: The Truth About Building Muscle & ...

SAL DI STEFANO, ADAM SCHAFER, JUSTIN ANDREWS, DOUG EGGE
About this episode

In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin coach four Pump Heads via Zoom. Email live@mindpumpmedia.com if you want to be considered to ask your question on the show.

  • Mind Pump Fit Tip: When it comes to trying new foods, remember the term guilty until proven innocent. (2:06)

  • So, Newsom does care about us. (12:04)

  • It feels good to sleep in your own bed. (19:05)

  • The guys recap their trips to London for the Alliance for Responsible Citizenship (ARC) retreat and Olympia in Florida. (20:44)

  • Adam’s fascination with photography. (42:18)

  • Aurelius’ new car. (50:56)

  • Organifi’s new product, Shilajit Gummies, is crushing! (54:08)

  • Another crazy Russian sport. (1:00:48)

  • Shout out to Toni Rice. (1:02:27)

  • #ListenerLive question #1 - Is it realistic to get my deadlift to 400lbs by this time next year? (1:03:33)

  • #ListenerLive question #2 - If getting adequate steps in a day is a challenge due to schedule and a sedentary job, is it appropriate to add cardio to condense that movement in a shorter amount of time or is that counterintuitive to the goal of maintaining strength? (1:10:21)

  • #ListenerLive question #3 - Will implementing a new stimulus help with fat loss or to visually see fat loss or do you have to eat in a calorie deficit, no matter what? (1:18:38)

  • #ListenerLive question #4 - How can you progressively overload or track improvements on fitness metrics other than the weight on the bar? (1:30:45)

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