Episode December 23, 2022

1973: How to Train to Hit a PR, the Best Workout Programs for Cutting & Bulking, Ways to Overcome Feeling of Social Anxiety in the Gym & More

From Mind Pump: Raw Fitness Truth Sal Di Stefano, Adam Schafer, Justin Andrews, Doug Egge

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: DON'T listen to your body! Instead, understand how to listen to your body's signals. (2:32)
The value in buying time vs. doing things yourself. (13:15)
Navigating the bell curve of the negative effects of kids watching television. (19:50)
How to mitigate the negatives of caffeine and maximize the positives. (32:33)
Maybe it's time to put the controller down. (34:33)
The things that annoy Mind Pump. (43:27)
Caldera glistens. (49:10)
Trigger sessions are anabolic. (50:52)
MAPS saves lives! (55:16)
Shout out to Nature is Metal! (56:28)
#Quah question #1 - If we don't have access to dip bars, what would you suggest as an alternative to dips? I have heard bad things about bench dips but don't know if they are true. (58:00)
#Quah question #2 - How do you structure a PR day? Sets, Reps, etc. (1:01:43)
#Quah question #3 - What MAPS Program do you recommend for bulking and cutting? (1:06:35)
#Quah question #4 - What are some tips for a person new to the gym that feels social anxiety or intimidation in the weight room? (1:10:58)