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2817: Should You Bulk or Cut First? (Most People Get This Wrong)
Should you bulk, cut, or try to recomposition your body? In this episode of the Mind Pump Podcast, Sal, Adam, and Justin break down one of the most confusing decisions in fitness: when to bulk, when to cut, and when body recomposition actually makes sense. They explain why most p ... Show More
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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.
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Mind Pump Fit Tip: Get abs that pop! The perfect core workout. (1:52)
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A STAPLE supplement for mental health. (17:35)
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Parenting blunders. (23:23)
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Shilajit for gut health! (28:48)
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The MOST rewarding partnership. (34:19)
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The protective effects of religion and the father's impact on their child's spiritual practice. (37:42)
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Navigating the ethics of bringing back the dire wolves. (46:36)
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#Quah question #1 – Is there a specific range of caloric surplus for optimal muscle growth? Is there a specific range for a caloric deficit to not lose muscle? (58:04)
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#Quah question #2 – What would you recommend I eat before working out? I am typically not hungry and only have a coffee before my morning workout. I have read that eating something before working out could be beneficial. I am 53 years old and currently doing a 90-day transformation program. I always work out in the morning before work. (1:01:35)
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#Quah question #3 – What are the best natural ways to lower cortisol? (1:04:09)
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#Quah question #4 – How can you not lose upper body gains or become too imbalanced while training after suffering an injury? (1:05:51)
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