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May 7
1h 42m

2591: The Best Bodybuilding Exercises fo...

SAL DI STEFANO, ADAM SCHAFER, JUSTIN ANDREWS, DOUG EGGE
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In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin coach four Pump Heads via Zoom.

  • Mind Pump Fit Tip: The best exercises for every body part for bodybuilding. (2:20)

  • Colostrum for gut health. (14:48)

  • Selling the muscle memory investment strategy. (18:19)

  • How sauna use improves vo2 max when combined with exercise. (30:20)

  • Reducing puffy eyes with Caldera. (33:08)

  • Are lambs immune to snake venom? (36:04)

  • Why the change in dog poop color? (38:17)

  • The weirdest thing the guys have eaten. (42:07)

  • Creatine side effects. (49:52)

  • #ListenerLive question #1 – I am having issues with being injury-prone. Any guidance regarding better warmups and cooldowns, as well as information about possibly changing my training style? (54:53)

  • #ListenerLive question #2 – How can I train in weightlifting to gain more muscle and mobility to be able to work on these calisthenics skills? (1:10:12)

  • #ListenerLive question #3 – How would you suggest approaching training for bone health and overall strength? (1:21:15)

  • #ListenerLive question #4 – How can I change my body to want to eat and reverse dieting with the goal to still lose about another 25 lbs.? (1:28:27)

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