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Mind Pump: Raw Fitness Truth

Sal Di Stefano, Adam Schafer, Justin Andrews, Doug Egge

300 episodes · Explicit

MindPump exposes the RAW TRUTH about health, fitness, nutrition and more... Hosts Sal Di Stefano, Adam Schafer & Justin Andrews pull back the curtain on the mythology, snake oil and pseudo-science that pervades the fitness industry and present science-backed solutions that result in increased muscular development and performance while simultaneously emphasizing health. No fitness institution or fitness "truth" is safe from their quick wit and over 40 years of combined experience in the fitness industry. Produced by Doug Egge. Find Mind Pump and the Mind Pump hosts on Instragram @mindpumpmedia, @mindpumpsal, @mindpumpadam, @mindpumpjustin & @mindpumpdoug and at mindpumppodcast.com. Get expertly programmed Mind Pump training protocols at mapsfitnessproducts.com

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  1. 2930: Why More Time Working Out Doesn't Build Muscle (Do This Instead)

    · 32 min

    MAPS BOGO - https://mapsbogo.com You're working harder than ever and your body is going nowhere. Sound familiar? In this episode of Mind Pump Show, Sal, Adam, and Justin make the case that more time in the gym is not…

  2. 2929: 5 "Health" Foods That Are Actually Sabotaging Your Diet

    · 2 h 00 min

    In this episode the guys break down 5 health foods you should probably avoid — roasted nuts and why they're one of the only whole natural foods that's hyper palatable and calorie dense enough to blow your deficit…

  3. 2928: Being Fat and Fit Is Objectively Better Than Being Skinny and Unfit — Here's the Data

    · 1 h 15 min

    MAPS BOGO: https://mapsbogo.com Buy one get one free — mix and match any of the top 10 most popular programs (Anabolic, Aesthetic, Performance, 15 Minutes, Anywhere, Symmetry, Starter, Muscle Mommy, Powerlift, 40+)…

  4. 2927: Why 80% of Beginners Quit (And the 5 Things That Actually Fix It)

    · 31 min

    MAPS BOGO: https://mapsbogo.com Buy one get one free — mix and match any of the top 10 most popular programs (Anabolic, Aesthetic, Performance, 15 Minutes, Anywhere, Symmetry, Starter, Muscle Mommy, Powerlift, 40+)…

  5. 2926: 5 Fitness Secrets That Guarantee Long Term Success

    · 2 h 03 min

    MAPS BOGO: https://mapsbogo.com Buy one get one free — mix and match any of the top 10 most popular programs (Anabolic, Aesthetic, Performance, 15 Minutes, Anywhere, Symmetry, Starter, Muscle Mommy, Powerlift, 40+) for…

  6. 2925: How To Get Faster and More Powerful without Getting Hurt

    · 33 min

    MAPS Bogo Sale: https://mapsbogo.com You just found the world's number one fitness, health, and entertainment podcast. And today, Sal, Adam, and Justin are calling out one of the biggest blind spots in traditional…

  7. 2924: The Best Machine for Every Body Part (Including Some You've Never Seen)

    · 1 h 59 min

    In this episode the guys break down the best machines for every body part — the legendary Hammer Strength H Squat for legs, the old school Nautilus pullover for back, the Smith machine upright row and Viking press for…

  8. 2923: The Exact Formula to Build the Most Muscle You've Ever Built in 90 Days

    · 1 h 09 min

    MAPS BOGO: https://mapsbogo.com Buy one get one free — mix and match any of the top 10 most popular programs (Anabolic, Aesthetic, Performance, 15 Minutes, Anywhere, Symmetry, Starter, Muscle Mommy, Powerlift, 40+)…

  9. 2922: 5 Things Nobody Tells Men About Losing Fat After 40

    · 35 min

    MAPS BOGO: https://mapsbogo.com Buy one get one free — mix and match any of the top 10 most popular programs (Anabolic, Aesthetic, Performance, 15 Minutes, Anywhere, Symmetry, Starter, Muscle Mommy, Powerlift, 40+)…

  10. 2921: Your FAT LOSS Stalled ! How Do You Fix it?

    · 1 h 36 min

    MAPS BOGO SALE Buy Any MAPS Program and Get Another One Free https://www.mapsfitnessproducts.com Your fat loss was working until it stopped. In this episode, Sal, Adam, and Justin break down what causes fat loss…

  11. The Story Behind the Skincare Brand That Changed What Men Put on Their Face | Mind Pump

    · 1 h 02 min

    In this episode the guys sit down with Jared Pobre, founder and CEO of Caldera Lab, to tell the full origin story of how he created a new category of skincare for men. Jared shares how moving to Jackson Hole at 40 with…

  12. 2920: How Women Over 30 Can Lose Fat and Build the Body They Actually Want

    · 32 min

    MAPS BOGO: https://mapsbogo.com Buy one get one free — mix and match any of the top 10 most popular programs (Anabolic, Aesthetic, Performance, 15 Minutes, Anywhere, Symmetry, Starter, Muscle Mommy, Powerlift, 40+)…

  13. 2919: 5 Tips for Bigger Arms (The Mistakes Most People Make Without Realizing It)

    · 1 h 57 min

    MAPS BOGO: https://mapsbogo.com Buy one get one free — mix and match any of the top 10 most popular programs (Anabolic, Aesthetic, Performance, 15 Minutes, Anywhere, Symmetry, Starter, Muscle Mommy, Powerlift, 40+)…

  14. 2918: 5 Ways to Fix Obesity That Actually Stick Long Term

    · 1 h 19 min

    In this episode the guys break down 5 easy ways to fix obesity that are sustainable long term — injecting more movement into your daily life in small ways, avoiding hyper-palatable drug-like processed foods, lifting…

  15. 2917: How Strong Should You Actually Be? The Numbers Finally Explained

    · 31 min

    MAPS BOGO: https://mapsbogo.com Buy one get one free — mix and match any of the top 10 most popular programs (Anabolic, Aesthetic, Performance, 15 Minutes, Anywhere, Symmetry, Starter, Muscle Mommy, Powerlift, 40+)…

  16. 2916: 5 Ways to Get Fitter Without Adding a Single Workout

    · 1 h 52 min

    MAPS BOGO: https://mapsbogo.com Buy one get one free on any of the top 10 most popular programs (Anabolic, Aesthetic, Performance, 15 Minutes, Anywhere, Symmetry, Starter, Muscle Mommy, Powerlift, 40+) for $157. In…

  17. 2915: The Best Workout Programs Combos For Any Goal: Muscle, Strength, Fat Loss, and More

    · 26 min

    Buy one get one free, pick your combo: https://mapsbogo.com One of the most common questions the guys is also one of the simplest: what program should I run next? It matters more than most people think. Stack the…

  18. 2914: 5 Rules for Building a Lagging Body Part (The Ones Nobody Tells You)

    · 2 h 06 min

    In this episode the guys break down the five rules for building a lagging body part — train it longer, train it more often, train it first in the workout, take volume away from the rest of the body to fuel it, and eat…

  19. 2913: 5 Fitness Rules You're Breaking That Are Quietly Killing Your Progress

    · 1 h 10 min

    In this episode the guys break down five fitness rules that quietly kill your progress — why consistency beats the perfect program every time, the 80/20 rule for intensity that even elite athletes follow, why play is a…

  20. 2912: SS-31 Peptide Benefits: Why Ben Pakulski Says This Is the Most Exciting Peptide Right Now

    · 1 h 39 min

    In this episode the guys sit down with IFBB pro bodybuilder and science-driven performance coach Ben Pakulski for a wide-ranging conversation on peptides, performance, identity and the hard lessons of a 20-year…

  21. 2911: Machines vs Free Weights | 5 Times Machines Are ACTUALLY BETTER

    · 1 h 58 min

    MAPS Upper Lower: https://mapsupperlower.com Code: LAUNCH for 40% off. Four day split, male and female versions, workout videos and live coaching with Cole. Three days left on this offer. In this episode the guys…

  22. 2910: 6 Things Nobody Tells You About Fat Loss After 30

    · 26 min

    MAPS Upper Lower — https://mapsupperlower.com (code: launch)Most people over 30 who try to lose fat end up in one of three traps: they lose the weight and gain it all back, they lose muscle along with the fat and end…

  23. 2909: 5 Running Styles to Lose Fat (And Which One Is Actually the Best)

    · 1 h 58 min

    In this episode the guys break down five ways to run for fitness — for distance, same distance for time, same time for more distance, sprinting, and running for fun. Sal shares that he ran his first mile this morning…

  24. 2908: How to Pick the Right Workout: The Most Important Question to Ask Before You Start

    · 1 h 15 min

    In this episode the guys break down exactly how to pick the right workout for your goals — covering why enjoyment matters more than most people realize, how to honestly assess whether you actually like what you're…

  25. 2907: How to Clean Bulk Without Getting Fat (The Exact Formula)

    · 29 min

    In this episode the guys break down exactly what a clean bulk is, how it differs from a dirty bulk, and why most people do it completely wrong. They cover why increasing training volume during a bulk actually makes…

  26. 2906: Should You Bulk or Cut First | The Answer That Actually Leads to Long Term Results

    · 2 h 03 min

    In this episode the guys break down whether you should build or cut first — covering what each actually involves, why cutting first almost always fails long term, how building first boosts your metabolic rate by…

  27. 2905: How to Build an Aesthetic Physique | Best Exercises for Chest Back Shoulders and Legs

    · 27 min

    In this episode the guys break down the best exercises to sculpt the physique men actually train for — covering incline press for upper chest development, deadlifts and barbell rows for back thickness and width,…

  28. 2904: How to Reverse Osteoporosis and Osteopenia (The Data-Backed Formula That Actually Works)

    · 1 h 54 min

    In this episode the guys break down how to reverse osteopenia and osteoporosis — explaining the difference between the two, why 43% of adults over 50 have low bone mass, and why this is actually very fixable. They…

  29. 2903: How to Build Bulletproof Joints (So You Can Train for the Rest of Your Life)

    · 1 h 09 min

    In this episode the guys break down six ways to build bulletproof joints — proper strength training, unilateral training, static stretching post-workout, mobility drills, hydration with high protein diet, and…

  30. 2902: How 311 Has Stayed Together for 35 Years — Nick Hexum on Sobriety, Fitness and Creativity

    · 1 h 08 min

    In this episode the guys sit down with Nick Hexum, lead singer and co-founder of 311, just hours before a live show. Nick opens up about how the band has stayed together for 35 years, his path to sobriety in 2005-06…

  31. 2901: Chronic Pain Causes | 5 Common Habits That Make Pain Worse

    · 2 h 03 min

    In this episode the guys break down five weird and common things people do that cause or worsen chronic pain — poor sleep, inflammatory diet, macro and micro deficiencies, dehydration, and shallow breathing. They cover…

  32. 2900: 6 Mistakes Women Make When They Start Lifting

    · 27 min

    You're putting in the work at the gym, eating what you think is enough, and still not seeing the body you're training for. Sound familiar? In this episode of Mind Pump Show, Sal, Adam, and Justin break down the six…

  33. 2899: How to Lose 15 Pounds in 90 Days | The 5-Step Fat Loss Formula

    · 1 h 40 min

    In this episode the guys break down the exact five-step formula to lose 15 pounds of pure body fat in 90 days — lifting 1-2 compound movements daily, walking after every meal, eating only whole foods, hitting 1g of…

  34. 2898: How to Do Pull Ups in 30 Days (The Exact Method That Actually Works)

    · 1 h 15 min

    In this episode the guys break down exactly how to be able to do pull ups in 30 days — covering the daily low intensity practice method, why you need to drop all other back work, why eating more and sleeping…

  35. 2897: How to Build Glutes, Quads, and Shoulders (The Body Women Actually Want)

    · 26 min

    In this episode the guys break down exactly how to build the glutes, quads, and shoulders that women actually want — covering why you should train your priority body part first in the workout, how to shift volume away…

  36. 2896: Why 95% of People Regain All Their Weight (And How to Be in the 5% Who Don't)

    · 2 h 06 min

    In this episode the guys break down why 95% of people regain all the weight they lose — covering both the method (why cardio and starvation approaches are doomed from the start) and the mentality (the tyrant, the…

  37. 2895: Should You Train Each Muscle Twice a Week? The Data Says Yes - Here's Exactly Why

    · 25 min

    Short answer: yes. Training each muscle group twice a week builds more muscle than once a week — the data is clear on this, and Sal, Adam, and Justin break down every reason why in this episode. From how fatigue…

  38. 2894: 6 Fitness Truths That 95% of People Still Get Dead Wrong & They're Quietly Sabotaging Your Results

    · 2 h 02 min

    MAPS Upper Lower: https://mapsupperlower.com Code: LAUNCH for 40% off. Includes male and female programs, workout videos, exercise demos, coaching videos and live coaching with Cole. In this episode the guys break…

  39. 2893: The 5 Best Forms of Cardio Ranked From Worst to Best (The Results Will Surprise You)

    · 1 h 24 min

    MAPS Upper Lower: https://mapsupperlower.com Code: LAUNCH for 40% off. Includes male and female programs, workout videos, exercise demos, coaching videos and live coaching with Cole. In this episode the guys break…

  40. 2892: Upper Lower Split Workout | How to Build Muscle 4 Days a Week

    · 25 min

    In this episode the guys break down their brand new MAPS Upper Lower program — a classic four day bodybuilder split designed for people who want to shape, sculpt and build their body with more volume than a full body…

  41. 2891: How to Heal Your Body Dysmorphia (5 Strategies That Actually Work)

    · 2 h 11 min

    In this episode the guys break down how to heal body dysmorphia — what it is, why it's especially common in the fitness industry, and five practical strategies to work your way out of it. They also get into Adam's…

  42. 2890: Speed Training for Athletes | How to Sprint Faster Without Getting Hurt w/ Brian Kula

    · 1 h 08 min

    In this episode the guys sit down with elite speed and performance coach Brian Kula of Kula Sports Performance, the man who has trained Christian McCaffrey since he was 13 years old, Saquon Barkley, AJ Brown, and…

  43. 2889: 7 Muscle Building Exercises You Have Never Done (But Should Start Immediately)

    · 1 h 52 min

    In this episode the guys break down the seven best muscle building exercises you have probably never done — the bent press, circus press, Zottman curls, weighted windmills, heavy overhead carries, heavy trap bar farm…

  44. 2888: The 6 Best Lifts for Athletic Fitness (That Actually Transfer to Real Life)

    · 1 h 11 min

    In this episode the guys break down the six best lifts for athletic fitness — the movements that translate directly to real world performance, sport and everyday life. They cover lunges and sled work, the standing…

  45. 2887: Why Nobody Has the Abs They Want (And It's Not Body Fat)

    · 25 min

    In this episode the guys break down how not to train your abs, covering the five biggest mistakes that keep people from ever seeing results from their core training. They cover why high reps are the wrong approach, how…

  46. 2886: The 5 Steps to Becoming the Fittest You've Ever Been (For Life This Time)

    · 1 h 50 min

    In this episode the guys break down the five steps to becoming the fittest you've ever been for life — not just for a season. They cover why fitness should improve your life rather than become your life, the importance…

  47. 2885: How to Get Six-Pack Abs in 4–6 Weeks: Track Calories, Eat High Protein, and Strength Train Your Core

    · 24 min

    Get The No BS 6-Pack Formula: https://www.nobs6pack.com?htrafficsource=libsyn-organic&hcategory=MPSHOW&el=2885 This Episode discusses why visible six-pack abs are rare and emphasizes that abs are muscles that must be…

  48. 2884: These 5 Exercises Are Almost Never Done Right (And It's Hurting Your Progress)

    · 1 h 49 min

    In this episode the guys break down five popular exercises that are almost always done wrong and sending people backward — jump boxes, hip abduction machines, circuits, renegade rows, and ultra high rep training. They…

  49. 2883: The 5 Most Popular Workout Styles Ranked (Pros, Cons and Who Should Do Each)

    · 1 h 12 min

    In this episode the guys break down the pros and cons of the five most popular workout styles right now, Pilates, yoga, bodybuilding, powerlifting, and hybrid training; covering what each one is actually good at, what…

  50. 2882: Hormones, Peptides & Body Transformation with Phil Vella CEO of Vita Bella Health

    · 1 h 15 min

    In this episode Phil Vella, founder of Vita Bella, returns to break down the wild west of the gray market peptide industry. He shares new data showing 70 percent of research peptides now fail purity and contamination…

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