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Dec 2023
1h 27m

2238: How to Train to Perform a Muscle-U...

SAL DI STEFANO, ADAM SCHAFER, JUSTIN ANDREWS, DOUG EGGE
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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: DON’T avoid all the different types of reps because of some silly study! They ALL have value and can build muscle. (1:55)

  • When the genetic anomaly meets the hardest worker in the room. (13:35)

  • Would you rather be dumb or brilliant? (23:15)

  • Tesla propaganda. (27:13)

  • When company initiatives are about race rather than merit. (29:35)

  • The education disruption is here! (38:27)

  • Legacy media and social media are controlling you. (41:36)

  • Meat dealing Butcher Box. (49:30)

  • Will Sal get a vasectomy? (55:20)

  • Shout out to BallerBusters! (59:02)

  • #Quah question #1 - I’d like to be able to do a muscle up. What should I do to get to that point? (1:01:26)

  • #Quah question #2 - The recommended daily allowance for protein is about .8 grams per KG of body weight per day (about 0.36 grams per pound of body weight) for optimum health. Tell us why they are wrong. (1:08:28)

  • #Quah question #3 - What can be a daily routine for neck and back slouching? (1:14:51)

  • #Quah question #4 - If you are regularly active, do you think sports massage is important? (1:18:46)

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