1568: How to Determine If You Are Building Muscle Instead of Fat, the Best Way to Improve Bone Density, Ways to Maintain a Tight Core When Lifting & More
Jun 04, 2021
In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about definitive ways to know if you are gaining muscle and not fat, the effectiveness of strength training to improve bone density, ways to maintain a tight core for a whole set when doing bent-over movements, and how to build confidence in the gym and not be intimidated by people lifting heavy weights.
- Parents just don’t understand. (5:02)
- Mind Pump Movie Reviews: Cruella on Disney+ and Army of the Dead on Netflix. (10:23)
- Sal’s new theory on why the Government is releasing all this UFO information. (17:22)
- When conspiracy theories become mainstream. (19:40)
- Mind Pump Memorial Day Weekend Update. (21:37)
- Recapping the episode, Why Women Should Bulk, and the importance of accepting and letting go. (28:12)
- How Legion’s protein powder has been coming in clutch for Justin after his dental work. (30:34)
- The importance of listening to your gut. (32:23)
- The scientific reason why women have orgasms. (36:35)
- The value of being open-minded. (38:43)
- #Quah question #1 – What are some definitive ways to know if you are gaining muscle and not fat? (44:47)
- #Quah question #2 – How effective is strength training to improve bone density? (49:38)
- #Quah question #3 – How can I better maintain a tight core for a whole set when doing bent-over movements? (55:02)
- #Quah question #4 – What can I do to build confidence in the gym and not be intimidated by people lifting heavy weights? (1:00:33)
Related Links/Products Mentioned
- June Promotion: MAPS Prime, Prime Pro, and the Prime Bundle 50% off! **Promo code “JUNEPRIME” at checkout**
- Watch Cruella | Full Movie | Disney+
- Army of the Dead | Netflix Official Site
- A Quiet Place Part II (2020) – IMDb
- Wuhan Covid lab leak: From the new evidence to China’s response, what we know
- Mind Pump #1565: Why Women Should Bulk
- Visit Paleo Valley for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Code “Mindpump15” at checkout for 15% discount**
- Visit Legion Athletics for the exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Code “mindpump” at checkout**
- Why Do Women Have Orgasms? | IFLScience
- Dunning-Kruger Effect | Psychology Today
- 5 Long-Term Benefits of Resistance Training – Mind Pump Blog
- The (2) BEST Ab Exercises You’re NOT Doing Properly (STRONG CORE) | MIND PUMP TV
- The ONLY Way You Should Be Doing Dumbbell Bicep Curls! – Mind Pump TV
- Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube
- Mind Pump Free Resources
People Mentioned
- Sal Di Stefano (@mindpumpsal) Instagram
- Vicki Reynolds (@vicki__reynolds) Instagram
- Mike Matthews (@muscleforlifefitness) Instagram
- Layne Norton, PhD (@biolayne) Instagram
