• 2793: How to Calculate Volume and Progressively Overload for MAX GAINS
    Feb 13 2026

    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: How to Calculate Volume and Progressively Overload for MAX GAINS. (2:09)

    • Fish roe vs fish oil. What's the difference? (23:21)

    • Bringing out the science dork in Adam. (25:32)

    • Getting your head in the right place before a MASSIVE change in your training. (31:14)

    • The benefits of the 'water pump'. (38:07)

    • Levers and pulleys. (41:31)

    • Do asthma medications stunt growth in children? (45:56)

    • An 'Our Place' unboxing. (49:21)

    • #Quah question #1 – Are there any actual benefits to vibration plates, or is it another gimmick in the fitness industry? (53:53)

    • #Quah question #2 – I'm new to lifting with a barbell, and I have a home gym. I frequently lift when I am home alone. My goal is to progress to heavy squats, but I'm afraid of hurting myself or getting stuck at the bottom. What is the best rep range for me? (57:09)

    • #Quah question #3 – What grip/type of pressing movement would be easiest on the rotator cuffs? (1:01:32)

    • #Quah question #4 – I have an L5 bulging disc that causes me pretty frequent pain, and I am trying to recover/heal it, but my chiropractor says it could take 3- 6months to fully heal. How am I supposed to train when I can't load heavy? Especially the lower body exercises like squats, deadlifts, etc. (1:04:25)

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    1 hr and 9 mins
  • 2792: Squat & Hip Thrust Butt-Building Master Class
    Feb 12 2026

    Squat & Hip Thrust Butt-Building Master Class

    • Address your technique FIRST and then build strength. (1:59)

    • The TWO most important exercises to BUILD your glutes (How to do them RIGHT, so you can finally build that butt you want!)

    • 1. Squat:

    • Bar position. (7:57)

    • Core activation. (14:05)

    • Not being able to go low enough (heel raises). (16:31)

    • 2. Hip thrust:

    • How to pick a bench and use a plate if too high. (20:55)

    • Tuck pelvis and go up. (22:27)

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    24 mins
  • 2791: This Simple Rep Technique Doubles Your Results
    Feb 11 2026

    In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin coach four Pump Heads via Zoom.

    • Mind Pump Fit Tip: Stretch, Pause, and Squeeze. (Make your Reps Twice as Effective!) (2:41)

    • Not your traditional sweats. (21:43)

    • Let's dance! (22:56)

    • It's good to move. (32:43)

    • The staff's to-go protein snack. (34:44)

    • Is there a satanic cult that runs the world? (36:06)

    • Feeling older and holding on to injury pain. (46:55)

    • Welcoming a new partner for your peptide needs. (51:09)

    • #ListenerCoaching call #1 – Needing insight on how to break through a plateau and achieve my goals of building muscle and maintaining longevity. (56:14)

    • #ListenerCoaching call #2 – How would you recommend someone with a long training history and higher absolute strength best approach these failure days in Anabolic Advanced? (1:05:13)

    • #ListenerCoaching call #3 – Trying to get to the bottom of why my testosterone levels have dipped since starting a prolonged cut. (1:17:44)

    • #ListenerCoaching call #4 – Is there anything I should be cautious or concerned about when it comes to this reverse diet? (1:32:42)

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    1 hr and 47 mins
  • 2790: How To Get in Shape After Having a Baby
    Feb 9 2026

    How To Get in Shape After Having a Baby

    • How To Get in Shape After Having a Baby. (1:36)

    • 1. The best work happens before you get pregnant. (2:13)

    • 2. Strength training is the key. (8:05)

    • 3. Walk. (16:43)

    • 5. Go SLOWER than you think. (17:38)

    • 4. Eat to nourish, not to change body composition. (18:55)

    • 6. Hire a good trainer. (20:51)

    • 7. Be patient. (23:14)

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    • Mind Pump #2402: The 5 Reasons Why Walking is King for Fat Loss (Burn More Fat than Running & How to Do it Correctly)

    • Mind Pump #2385: Five Reasons Why You Should Hire a Trainer

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    26 mins
  • 2789: 5 Weird but Effective Ways to Add Muscle.
    Feb 7 2026
    Mind Pump Fit Tip: 5 Weird but Effective Ways to Add Muscle. (1:52) The power of God. (23:01) The shift in culture and media. (25:27) Age difference. (28:09) Probiotics for fat loss. (35:30) Crazy patents that exist. (39:03) Androgen receptor density and old-man strength. (41:35) Fighting anti-aging with Caldera. (46:33) Better men lift each other up. (49:52) Mind Pump Recommends Breakdown: 1975 on Netflix. (57:27) #ListenerCoaching call #1 – I've completed Anabolic Advanced and Old Time Strength, which program would you recommend next? (1:08:12) #ListenerCoaching call #2 – Stuck in bad habits from years of body image issues and unhealthy eating habits. How can I continue to move forward without feeling like I need to track my food? (1:15:42) #ListenerCoaching call #3 – How can I look like I lift? (1:27:23) #ListenerCoaching call #4 – I'm a 51-year-old female wanting to be as healthy as possible, but struggling with motivation to workout and food noise. (1:42:22) Related Links/Products Mentioned Get Coached by Mind Pump, live! Visit https://www.mplivecaller.com Visit Caldera Lab for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Code MINDPUMP20 for 20% off your first order of their best products. ** Visit Seed for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! ** Code 20MINDPUMP for 20% off your first month of Seed's DS-01® Daily Synbiotic. ** February Promotion: Feb 1 - Feb 14th - The Couple's Bundle (Aesthetic, HIIT, Muscle Mommy, No BS 6-Pack Abs), $498 value, only $197! Visit: https://www.mpvalentine.com Mind Pump Store The Soviet Training Secrets That Built Unbreakable Strength and Endurance Occlusion Training Tutorial- How to Increase Muscle Size Using Blood Flow Restriction – Mind Pump TV Muscle Building Secrets of Isometrics - Mind Pump Media Jelly Roll Preaches the Gospel on Netflix's 'Star Search' Everyone Is Roasting Raiders Owner Mark Davis Over His Comments About 26-Year-Old Girlfriend Hayden Hopkins Probiotics for weight loss: a systematic review and meta-analysis Child Birth by Centrifugal Force How androgen receptors impact testosterone effect | Carole Hooven, Ph.D. Science - Caldera + Lab Watch Breakdown: 1975 | Netflix Official Site Visit Organifi for the exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Code MINDPUMP at checkout for 20% off** Muscle Mommy Movement Mind Pump #2560: How to Break Free from Destructive Body Image Issues Mind Pump #2690: The NEW DIET Everyone Is Using For Fat Loss Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources People Mentioned Peter Attia, M.D. (@peterattiamd) Instagram Arthur Brooks (@arthurcbrooks) Instagram Jordan Syatt (@syattfitness) Instagram Michael Israetel (@drmikeisraetel) Instagram Corinne Schmiedhauser (@mindpumpcorinne) Instagram
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    1 hr and 55 mins
  • 2788: How to Lean Bulk for Lean Gains (Build Muscle, Not Body Fat)
    Feb 6 2026
    Mind Pump Fit Tip: How to Lean Bulk for Lean Gains (Build Muscle, Not Body Fat). (2:38) Easy-to-digest vegan protein shakes. (22:15) Speaking identity. (24:04) Getting too much attention? (30:37) Father first. (32:37) Laser focused on ketones. (37:06) The latest GLP-1 propaganda and the dangers. (40:28) Fun Facts with Justin: Rat Utopia Experiment. (46:57) How extreme intelligence is more correlated to mental illness. (52:30) Being stuck in the past, and pick-up spots for the middle-aged crowd. (1:00:00) #Quah question #1 – How do you know if you're getting actual muscle gain or CNS adaptation? Been lifting for 10+ years. (1:10:53) #Quah question #2 – You've mentioned the bi-weekly method for strength training and cardio for best results. If you were to juggle between two MAPS programs with this method, which two would you bounce between for someone who just genuinely enjoys the benefits of both? (1:13:28) #Quah question #3 – What are some exercises I can do as someone with scoliosis? I want to get back into strength training. (1:17:07) #Quah question #4 – What is a good age to introduce weight training for kids? I have 10- and 7-year-old girls who do recreational sports. (1:18:46) Related Links/Products Mentioned Use code MINDPUMP for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners of 15% OFF! New customers only. "If you're trying to feel a little more put together, or you just want some easy wins in your day, this combo is such a good place to start." Visit: https://huel.com/MINDPUMP 30% OFF your subscription order PLUS receive a free gift with your second shipment—fun surprises like a free 6-pack, Ketone-IQ merch, and more! Or find Ketone-IQ at Target stores nationwide. Visit: https://ketone.com/MINDPUMP February Promotion: Feb 1 - Feb 14th - The Couple's Bundle (Aesthetic, HIIT, Muscle Mommy, No BS 6-Pack Abs), $498 value, only $197! Visit: https://www.mpvalentine.com Mind Pump Store Mind Pump #2160: Macro Counting Master Class Mind Pump #2690: The NEW DIET Everyone Is Using For Fat Loss Fig and Eagle Model ex-wife who revealed NFL husband Matt Kalil's manhood size cites 'free speech' in bid to toss lawsuit Kelly Stafford Posts Security Cam Video of Husband Matthew Getting Home at 2:20 AM After NFC Title Loss 'Ozempic Vulva': How GLP-1 Drugs May Lead to Vaginal Changes This Old Experiment With Mice Led to Bleak Predictions for Humanity's Future 7 Surprising Correlations Between Intelligence and Mental Health Visit Fatty15 for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! ** You can get an additional 15% off their 90-day subscription Starter Kit with code MINDPUMP. Fatty15 is on a mission to optimize your C15 levels to help support your long-term health and wellness - especially as you age. Mind Pump # 2547: Stop Trying to Get Your Kids in Shape! Do This Instead! Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources People Mentioned Scott Donnell (@imscottdonnell) Instagram LAUREN FITZ, M.D. (@drlaurenfitz) Instagram Dr. William Seeds (@williamseedsmd) Instagram Dr. Tyna Moore (@drtyna) Instagram Corinne Schmiedhauser (@mindpumpcorinne) Instagram
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    1 hr and 23 mins
  • 2787: The Best Way to Get a Flat Stomach
    Feb 5 2026

    The Best Way to Get a Flat Stomach

    • 5 Steps to Get a Flat Stomach. (1:53)

    • 1. Diet. (2:07)

    • 2. Build the muscles of the midsection. (6:40)

    • 3. Practice TVA exercises. (9:46)

    • 4. Avoid foods that bloat. (12:25)

    • 5. Manage cortisol. (17:00)

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    22 mins
  • 2786: The 5 "Good" Reasons to Do Cardio (Most People Get This Wrong)
    Feb 4 2026
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    1 hr and 34 mins