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Apr 2024
1h 43m

2306: How to Activate Unresponsive Muscl...

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: Probiotics aren’t just for gut health. They help with your athletic performance and muscle gains! (2:35)

  • Parasites aren’t as uncommon as you would think. (12:45)

  • Nubby Justin. (14:47)

  • Touching on the Kate Middleton conspiracy. (21:19)

  • Missed opportunities with investments. (25:47)

  • The origin story of Bank of America. (34:11)

  • #DadLife updates with the guys. (35:42)

  • Fun Facts with Justin: Sonoluminescence. (41:41)

  • Be the example. (45:19)

  • The immunomodulating effects of cannabinoids. (51:12)

  • Would you rather? Poison oak or Tiger Balm. (52:24)

  • Shout out to The Jordan B. Peterson Podcast Ep. 433 with @destiny. (56:45)

  • #ListenerLive question #1 - I am having trouble connecting to one side of my body when working out due to CNS damage. Looking for advice. (58:41)

  • #ListenerLive question #2 - Should I stay with core compound exercises if I still see progress, or switch for novelty? (1:11:30)

  • #ListenerLive question #3 - Why did my bulk not give me the results I wanted when I felt like I did everything right? (1:20:45)

  • #ListenerLive question #4 - How can I properly program other modalities of training without overtraining? (1:28:38)

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