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May 9
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2593: Six Weird Lifts That Make You Stro...

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: Six Weird Lifts That Make You Strong AF!(1:39)

  • The importance of a good night’s sleep. (18:31)

  • Creatine to improve brain function. (24:59)

  • A check-in with Mark who was a former winner of the Rock Recovery Center scholarship. (26:21)

  • Calling out poor trainers in the space and the importance of building your business the RIGHT way. (39:03)

  • Social media does NOT reflect reality. (44:33)

  • Adam’s ribs are the best. (47:02)

  • What makes a trainer or coach effective. (49:51)

  • Crazy stats with Adam. (55:09)

  • We are heading towards an existential crisis. (57:01)

  • Like father, like son. (58:55)

  • #Quah question #1 – How can I work on getting deeper into the squat position? (1:00:45)

  • #Quah question #2 – As a trainer, are you still learning something new every day? If so, what? (1:03:40)

  • #Quah question #3 – How do you transition to a healthy relationship with food, after counting macros and being regimented a long time? (1:07:08)

  • #Quah question #4 – Tips on coming back from being sick. I've been out with double sinus and ear infections since 4/17. No lifting, no anything for 12 days. Lost 5lbs and feeling weak. What do I do, same workout, lower weights? Lower weights, lower reps? (1:10:36)

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