Episodes

  • 2734: What's Better for Results, a Home Gym or Going to the Gym?

    2734: What's Better for Results, a Home Gym or Going to the Gym?
    Nov 22 2025
    Mind Pump Fit Tip: What's Better for Results, a Home Gym or Going to the Gym? (2:12) Gym 'icks'. (20:22) Money isn't everything. (23:00) Teaching kids to be more independent. (31:01) Family culture. (35:14) Bill Belichick's "odd" relationship. (38:55) The value of egg vs. whey protein. (48:24) Military standards. (50:25) Social conditioning. (53:50) #ListenerCoaching call #1 – I'm a runner with a CrossFit problem. I love endurance. I love muscle, but I sure miss being lean. Any guidance? (58:31) #ListenerCoaching call #2 – I'm trying to increase my calories to build muscle, but I don't want to get too lean like I have done in the past. I want to know where my calories should be, what is the best body fat percentage range for building muscle, and staying healthy? (1:10:47) #ListenerCoaching call #3 – How can I progress my max lifts with the shorter rest periods in MAPS 15? (1:27:32) #ListenerCoaching call #4 – How to eat for endurance. (1:38:06) Related Links/Products Mentioned Get Coached by Mind Pump, live! To Apply, Visit https://www.mplivecaller.com Visit PRx Performance for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! ** No code for 5% discount gets automatically applied at checkout. ** Visit Legion Athletics for the exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! ** Code MINDPUMP for buy one get one 50% off (BOGO 50% off) sitewide + free gift cards on orders $99+. ** BLACK FRIDAY SALE: 60% off ALL Programs, Guides, and MODs **Code BLACKFRIDAY at checkout** Mind Pump Store Mind Pump #2483: The Best Gyms Have These 3 Things (Listener Coaching) The Iced Coffee Hour - YouTube IShowSpeed - YouTube Sal Di Stefano's Journey in Faith & Fitness – Mind Pump TV Hegseth orders fitness standards to be gender neutral for combat jobs. Many already are Visit Luminose by Entera for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! ** From November 28th through 30th, Entera is offering exclusive Black Friday deals, followed by a one-day Cyber Monday event on December 1st. Code MPM at checkout for 10% off their order or 10% off their first month of a subscribe-and-save. ** Mind Pump #2412: The 5 Worst Fitness Mistakes Damaging Your Overall Health & Longevity Mind Pump Concierge Coaching Mind Pump #2729: How To Get Jacked and Ripped As A Teenager Mind Pump #2731: The Ultimate Muscle Building Diet (Without Getting Fat) Mind Pump #2694: Why Focusing on Performance Transforms Your Body (Listener Live Coaching) Visit Crisp Power for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! ** Code MINDPUMP10 for 10% OFF. Give your snack game a serious upgrade. Crisp Power Protein Pretzels deliver super crunchy and delicious snacks that are up to 28g of protein, low carb, zero sugar, and high in fiber! ** Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources People Mentioned Jonathan Pageau (@jonathan.pageau) Instagram
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    1 hr and 52 mins
  • 2733: 6 Muscle-Building Hacks You're Not Doing (But Should)

    2733: 6 Muscle-Building Hacks You're Not Doing (But Should)
    Nov 21 2025
    Mind Pump Fit Tip: 6 Ways to Build Incredible Muscle and Strength You're NOT Doing. (2:58) Rocky montages = injury zone. (22:36) Mind Pump Recommends 'Stiller & Meara: Nothing Is Lost' on Apple TV. (32:25) The damage pornography has caused to men and women. (37:30) Functional vs traditional training. (43:01) Can you think of an exercise and get stronger? (45:50) Kids say the darndest things. (48:50) Beard grooming and battling going grey. (49:48) #Quah question #1 – What are the proper steps to achieving a pull-up? (54:52) #Quah question #2 – Are deadlifts a back or leg exercise? Where would you put it in a program? (57:26) #Quah question #3 – Thoughts on workouts like Burn Bootcamp, F45, etc.? When I did strict weight training for 2 years, I saw almost no changes and got bored. (59:17) #Quah question #4 – I have the hardest time with my nutrition. I'm currently in a bulk and can't seem to eat enough. Do you have any suggestions on how to assist with that? (1:00:46) Related Links/Products Mentioned Here's how to break free from porn, restore intimacy in your relationships & live a life of freedom using the DeepClean™ System. Access to masterclasses on intimacy, purpose, and healthy relationships. A private brotherhood community for daily accountability and support. Visit: https://deepcleancoaching.com/mindpump Join our Free 7-Day trial today!Visit Caldera Lab for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Code MINDPUMP20 for 20% off your first order of their best products. ** BLACK FRIDAY SALE: 60% off ALL Programs, Guides, and MODs **Code BLACKFRIDAY at checkout** Mind Pump Store Mind Pump # 2555: The Muscle-Building Secrets of Unilateral Training Mind Pump # 2005: How to Incorporate Isometric Training Into Your Routine Mind Pump # 2593: Six Weird Lifts That Make You Strong AF & More (Listener Coaching) Mind Pump # 2723: What Would Happen to Your Body if You Only Did 1 Lift a Day? Mind Pump # 2684: Do ONLY These 8 Lifts to Achieve an Amazing Body Mind Pump # 1632: The Truth About German Volume Training Watch Stiller & Meara: Nothing Is Lost - Apple TV Photo ID will now be needed to access adult websites or porn on X or Instagram Mind Pump # 2705: How to Quit Pornography with Sathiya SamEffects of plyometric vs. strength training on strength, sprint, and functional performance in soccer players: a randomized controlled trialThe Diary Of A CEO - YouTubeVisit Hiya for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! ** Receive 50% off your first order ** Mind Pump #1577: What to Do When You Are Getting Bored With Your Workouts Muscle Mommy MovementMind Pump Podcast – YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources People Mentioned Sathiya Sam (@sathiyamesam) Instagram
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    1 hr and 5 mins
  • 2732: The Best Workout, Diet, and Supplement Routine for Men Over 40

    2732: The Best Workout, Diet, and Supplement Routine for Men Over 40
    Nov 20 2025

    The Best Workout, Diet, and Supplement Routine for Men Over 40

    • The importance of individualization and cautioning buyers of trendy fitness influencer programs. (1:35)

    • Look good, feel good: Why 80% of the max potential is working out two days a week, and consistency is the most important thing. (5:51)

    • The Best Workout, Diet, and Supplement Routine for Men Over 40

    • The Workout: What the exercises look like and why we picked them. (10:29)

    • The Diet. (21:42)

    • The Supplements. (29:40)

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    • Mind Pump #2645: Muscle Building & Fat Loss Shortcuts for the Over 40 Crowd With Stan Efferding

    • Mind Pump #1860: Fourteen of the Best Foods for an Amazing Physique

    • Mind Pump #2497: The Amazing & Weird Side Effects of Creatine

    • Mind Pump #2722: Fish Oil: Scam or Super Supplement? w/ Angelo Keely

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    People Mentioned

    • Joe DeFranco (@defrancosgym) Instagram

    • Stan "Rhino" Efferding (@stanefferding) Instagram
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    33 mins
  • 2731: The Ultimate Muscle Building Diet (Without Getting Fat)

    2731: The Ultimate Muscle Building Diet (Without Getting Fat)
    Nov 19 2025
    In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin coach four Pump Heads via Zoom. Mind Pump Fit Tip: The Ultimate Muscle (NOT FAT) Building Diet. (3:15) The hidden benefits of manuka honey. (23:25) Drinking without Zbiotics sucks! (25:35) Adam openly shares his struggles with a recent Kratom withdrawal. (30:54) Previewing Adam's recent interview with Adam Lane Smith. (57:59) Shout out to Father Steve! (58:16) #ListenerCoaching call #1 – How to lean out while managing consistent back tightness despite high activity, and whole-food eating. (1:02:27) #ListenerCoaching call #2 – I've hit a weight-loss plateau, and I don't know how to overcome that. (1:20:14) #ListenerCoaching call #3 – How do I know when to increase my weights, and get rid of my mid-section pooch? (1:27:53) #ListenerCoaching call #4 – Using Chat GPT as a trainer vs. an experienced live trainer. (1:34:36) Related Links/Products Mentioned Get Coached by Mind Pump, live! Visit https://www.mplivecaller.com Visit Manukora for the exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! ** Get $150 off your first order with their Black Friday Starter Kit (through Dec. 2nd), which comes with an MGO 850+ Manuka Honey jar, 35 honey travel sticks, a wooden and a guidebook! Code MINDPUMP at checkout. **Visit Pre-Alcohol by ZBiotics for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! ** Promo code MINDPUMP25 for 15% off first-time purchasers on either one-time purchases, (3, 6, 12-packs) or subscriptions (6, 12-pack) ** BLACK FRIDAY SALE: 60% off ALL Programs, Guides, and MODs **Code BLACKFRIDAY at checkout** Mind Pump Store Mind Pump #2720: Metabolic Healing vs Fat Loss: Which Comes First? How to Properly Bulk Without Gaining Fat – Mind Pump Media Mind Pump #2438: The 6 Best High Protein Inexpensive Foods You Can Get Anywhere (Listener Coaching) Mind Pump #2576: Top 5 Superfoods Trainers LOVE for Their Clients & More (Listener Live Coaching) Sal Di Stefano's Journey in Faith & Fitness – Mind Pump TV California declares kratom illegal, raids stores in Sacramento and San DiegoGet a free Sample Pack of LMNT's most popular drink mix flavors with any purchase! As always, LMNT offers no-questions-asked refunds on all orders. The 8-count LMNT Sample Pack doubles down on our most popular flavors: Citrus Salt, Raspberry Salt, Watermelon Salt, and Orange Salt (2 stick packs of each flavor): Visit DrinkLMNT.com/MindPump MP Holistic Health Mind Pump #2615: Identifying Food Sensitivities With Dr. Stephen CabralCat-Cow Stretch To Start Your Day #shorts - YouTubeVisit Legion Athletics for the exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! ** Code "MINDPUMP" Buy one get one 50% off (BOGO 50% off) sitewide + free gift cards on orders $99+. **Mind Pump Concierge CoachingMind Pump JobsMind Pump Podcast – YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources People Mentioned Mark Bell (@marksmellybell) Instagram Adam | Relationship Psychology (@attachmentadam) Instagram FrSteveGrunow (@FrSteveGrunow) Twitter Wim Hof (@iceman_hof) Instagram Mary Claire Haver, MD (@drmaryclaire) Instagram
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    1 hr and 48 mins
  • 2730: The Best Workout Program For Busy Women

    2730: The Best Workout Program For Busy Women
    Nov 17 2025

    MAPS 15 MUSCLE MOMMY

    • Defining 'Muscle Mommy.' (2:13)

    • Why women need to understand the benefit and power of PROPER strength training. (3:50)

    • The myths preached to women surrounding strength training. (7:07)

    • Cut the cardio, lift heavy, eat more, and LOSE body fat. (8:55)

    • Muscle adds shape. (12:26)

    • Building muscle balances your hormones. (13:09)

    • Breaking down the MAPS 15 Muscle Mommy protocol. (15:00)

    • What to expect when you follow GOOD strength training programming. (22:18)

    • 60% off today! (25:15)

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    • Defining 'Muscle Mommy.' (2:13)
    • Why women need to understand the benefit and power of PROPER strength training. (3:50)
    • The myths preached to women surrounding strength training. (7:07)
    • Cut the cardio, lift heavy, eat more, and LOSE body fat. (8:55)
    • Muscle adds shape. (12:26)
    • Building muscle balances your hormones. (13:09)
    • Breaking down the MAPS 15 Muscle Mommy protocol. (15:00)
    • What to expect when you follow GOOD strength training programming. (22:18)
    • 60% off today! (25:15)

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    • Mind Pump #2345: The Muscle Mommy Revolution
    • Mind Pump #2567: Women Who Lift: Breaking Myths and Building Muscle
    • Mind Pump #2690: The NEW DIET Everyone Is Using For Fat Loss
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    • People Mentioned

    • Dr. Gabrielle Lyon (@drgabriellelyon) Instagram
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    27 mins
  • 2729: How To Get Jacked and Ripped As A Teenager

    2729: How To Get Jacked and Ripped As A Teenager
    Nov 15 2025
    In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin coach four Pump Heads via Zoom. Mind Pump Fit Tip: How to get jacked and ripped if you are a teenager. (1:56) Focusing on performance rather than what you look like in the mirror. (24:35) Pregnancy's impact on the body lasts far longer than we realized. (28:46) The value of going to a rehab facility for an addiction. (33:44) Beware of misleading headlines in studies. (36:27) The value of family mealtime. (39:50) The evolution of Vuori. (48:51) Black Friday sale is on! (54:37) #ListenerCoaching call #1 – Could I be stronger by doing less? Do you think I might be overtrained? (55:35) #ListenerCoaching call #2 – What can I do to move the needle on my body fat percentage without starving myself? (1:09:19) #ListenerCoaching call #3 – Seeking advice on training and nutrition strategies for a former athlete now pursuing a high-fashion modeling career. (1:24:11) #ListenerCoaching call #4 – Is it possible to noticeably change my look by adding other major lifts like the overhead press, deadlift, and row? Can I drop all other isolated work and just focus on these major lifts to get an overall muscular look? (1:33:48) Related Links/Products Mentioned Ask a question to Mind Pump, live! Visit https://www.mplivecaller.com Visit Rock Recovery Center for the exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! ** By filling out the form and scheduling your call, you'll also be entered for a chance to win a free 60-day scholarship at Rock Recovery Center, their premier treatment center in West Palm Beach, Florida. Don't wait—take the first step today. **Visit Vuori Clothing for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! ** No code to receive 20% off your first order. ** BLACK FRIDAY SALE: 60% off ALL Programs, Guides, and MODs **Code BLACKFRIDAY at checkout** Mind Pump StoreMind Pump #1860: Fourteen of the Best Foods for an Amazing Physique Brain cooked by TikTok? Try filming a video of yourself being boredBethany Shadburne's Transformation: From Bodybuilding to CrossFit Games AthleteAssessment of recovery after childbirth; a cross-sectional study Long-term use of melatonin supplements linked to higher risk of heart failure and death Improving Health and Well-Being Through Shared Family MealsVisit Butcher Box for this month's exclusive Mind Pump offer! ** New users receive their choice of a whole turkey in their first box, a ham in their first box, or ground beef in every box for the lifetime of their subscription. ** Mind Pump #1142: Nine Signs You Are OvertrainingMind Pump Jobs Mind Pump #2567: Women Who Lift: Breaking Myths and Building Muscle Mind Pump #2684: Do ONLY These 8 Lifts to Achieve an Amazing BodyMind Pump Podcast – YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources People Mentioned Bethany Flores (@bethanycf) InstagramKyle P (@mindpumpkyle) Instagram
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    1 hr and 46 mins
  • 2728: Strange Training Hacks for Faster Gains

    2728: Strange Training Hacks for Faster Gains
    Nov 14 2025
    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: Our favorite unconventional workout hacks. (2:22) New military technology that should terrify you. (24:34) AI's demonic spirit. (29:50) Comet or extraterrestrial? (32:12) The remarkable studies using binaural beats. (37:15) Overprescribed medications for kids. (39:14) Takeaways from Scott Donnel's course. (45:38) Joovv's CRAZY Black Friday deals! (49:14) AI can be a validation machine. (49:46) Guilty pleasures. (54:03) #Quah question #1 – What are some tips for feeling the rear delts? I watch the Mind Pump videos and end up feeling it in my side delts. I'm not sure if I need to round my back more and/or pull my shoulders back while rounding. (58:41) #Quah question #2 – How can I get stronger with squats? I'm squatting every week, but I just don't seem to make any progress. Although the reps are heavy and exhausting, I don't really feel my legs. Also, my mind prevents me from lifting heavier weights for fear that I can't get up from the squat. Any suggestions? (1:00:37) #Quah question #3 – As a dental hygienist, how can I be ergonomically preventative in my career to protect my wrist, shoulder, and neck? (1:04:15) #Quah question #4 – What's the number one thing this career has taught you about yourself? (1:05:15) Related Links/Products Mentioned Visit Brain.fm for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners. ** Get 30 days of free access to science-backed music. ** Visit Joovv for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! ** From 11/7-12/1 save up to $1,000 on a new Joovv system. 0% financing available with payments starting at as little as $38 a month. Code MINDPUMP at checkout. ** BLACK FRIDAY SALE: 60% off ALL Programs, Guides, and MODs **Code BLACKFRIDAY at checkout** Mind Pump Store Z Press to take Your Shoulder Development to the Next Level – Mind Pump TV Bottoms Up Kettlebell Press Tutorial for SVKO Wild Card Event Build your Rear Delts with this Cable Fly – Mind Pump TV Unconventional Weight Training Exercises that can Help you Pack on Muscle X-BAT VTOL CCA: Shield AI's New Stealth Combat Drone New 'Oumuamua'? Why Scientists Are Watching 3I/ATLAS Closely Rapid modulation in music supports attention in listeners with attentional difficulties Cortical activity patterns in ADHD during arousal, activation and sustained attention Mind Pump #2685: How to Raise a Successful Family with Scott Donnell Fig and Eagle Visit Seed for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Promo code 25MINDPUMP at checkout for 25% off your first month's supply of Seed's DS-01® Daily Synbiotic** Mind Pump #2135: Barbell Squat Masterclass Mind Pump #2567: Women Who Lift: Breaking Myths and Building Muscle Muscle Mommy Movement Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources People Mentioned Scott Donnell (@imscottdonnell) Instagram
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    1 hr and 14 mins
  • 2727: The Surgeon Who Rebuilt a Man's Face After a Grizzly Attack! Dr. Benson Pulikkottil

    2727: The Surgeon Who Rebuilt a Man's Face After a Grizzly Attack! Dr. Benson Pulikkottil
    Nov 13 2025

    Advanced Plastic Surgery with Dr. Benson Pulikkottil

    • His background. (1:42)

    • How success is a lot of luck and just jumping into some opportunity. Pivotal moments on his path into plastic surgery. (4:34)

    • How he met his wife, Lily. (22:45)

    • The MIRACULOUS grizzly bear facial reconstruction story. (27:25)

    • The stories of burn victims he has encountered. (46:57)

    • The future of healing. (53:01)

    • The surgery part is challenging, but the stuff after is where it counts. (55:20)

    • The characteristics of patients who tend to do the best. (1:02:30)

    • Are there certain body parts you have a time window to save? (1:07:36)

    • Exciting medical technologies on the horizon. (1:09:46)

    • Will AI ever replace surgeons? (1:11:38)

    • The importance of collaboration. (1:12:57)

    • The tougher the challenge, the more rewarding it is. (1:15:55)

    • Balancing family/work life. (1:17:05)

    • There are other ways to be successful in life. Would he want his kids to follow in his footsteps? (1:17:53)

    • My wife is a gangster. (1:19:27)

    • The value of strength training, being fit, in his profession. (1:22:11)

    • His 42-hour surgery and building your discipline muscle. (1:25:42)

    • Having a badass partner in life. (1:34:00)

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    • Man's face miraculously saved after grizzly bear attack
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    • Featured Guest/People Mentioned
    • Benson Pulikkottil MD FACS (@dr.reconnoisseur) Instagram

    Website : www.drbensonmd.com

    Featured Guest/People Mentioned

    • Benson Pulikkottil MD FACS (@dr.reconnoisseur) Instagram

    • David Goggins (@davidgoggins) Instagram
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    1 hr and 37 mins