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Aug 2024
1h 28m

2409: How to Increase Your Bench Press, ...

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.

  • Mind Pump Fit Tip: Six warning signs you are not healthy and what you can do about it. (1:45)

  • The real Nacho Libre. (21:49)

  • Admiring old-time strength athletes. (26:16)

  • The guy's ‘douchiest’ looks. (30:49)

  • Growth spurts. (36:12)

  • Hardcore gyms are the best! (40:09)

  • Mind Pump’s top sales movies. (46:16)

  • Chase mastery first. (47:50)

  • Shout out to Alex Hormozi. (50:38)

  • #ListenerLive question #1 – What are some good ways to increase your bench press? (51:43) 

  • #ListenerLive question #2 – Which is better to track, macros, or calories? (1:00:50)

  • #ListenerLive question #3 – Can doing a challenge be a good way to kickstart weight loss before going into a program? (1:08:34)

  • #ListenerLive question #4 – Can I swap my accessories for my Olympic lifting program and replace them with unilateral movements or symmetry or wait until next summer? (1:18:50)

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