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2303: The Dangers of Muscle Loss from Overtraining, Ways to Transform a “Skinny Fat” Body, What to Do When Increased Strength isn’t Resulting in More Muscle Mass & More

Mar 29, 2024

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 use shame to get results. (2:00)

• When your kids have bigger calves than you. (17:22)

• Organifi has products for kids! (18:31)

• Interesting times we live in. (23:32)

• Speculating on the fallout from Oprah’s weight-loss drug special. (29:27)

• Did the CDC release a redacted study on myocarditis after COVID-19 vaccination? (33:30)

• Dan Bilzerian admits monogamy is the answer. (35:11)

• If people skip meals, typically there are unhealthy habits around that. (40:48)

• Adam has started taking Tirzepatide, updates to come! (45:27)

• Influencer farms vs. the power of word of mouth. (49:27)

• Brain.fm works like a charm. (56:31)

• Shout out to Matteo Mancuso. (58:20)

• #Quah question #1 – What can I do to get bigger, if I’m only noticing strength gains? (1:00:56)

• #Quah question #2 – Can you please provide some tips for a “skinny fat” body? I’m already lifting 4-5x a week, eat my bodyweight in protein daily (min), and get 10-15K steps a day. I don’t know why I cannot get more toned and muscular. (1:03:30)

• #Quah question #3 – Is it possible to lose muscle due to overtraining even if you always hit your protein targets? (1:06:09)

• #Quah question #4 – What are the best exercises to do to strengthen your wrists? (1:11:42)

Related Links/Products Mentioned

• Visit Organifi for the exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Promo code MINDPUMP at checkout for 20% off**

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• Nonviolent Communication: A Language of Life: Life-Changing Tools for Healthy Relationships

• Planet Fitness stock plummets after woman’s membership canceled for taking picture of ‘man in women’s locker room shaving’

• Oprah Winfrey thinks ‘obesity’ a disease, rather than a ‘choice’

• Fact Check: CDC Supposedly Released Redacted Study on Myocarditis After COVID-19 Vaccination. Here’s What We Know

• Dan Bilzerian Says Monogamy is Better Than Sleeping with Thousands of Women

• Mind Pump #2205: Why Dating Sucks & How To Fix It With Adam Lane Smith

• 8-hour time-restricted eating linked to a 91% higher risk of cardiovascular death

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• Tirzepatide: Uses, Dosage, Side Effects & Warnings – Drugs.com

• The Dystopian World of Chinese Influencer Farms – YouTube

• Visit Butcher Box for this month’s exclusive Mind Pump offer! ** New users will receive their choice of 2 lbs. of Ground Beef, 3 lbs. of Chicken Thighs, or 1 lb. of premium Steak Tips for a Year! + Use the code MINDPUMP and get $20 off your first box! **

• Mind Pump #1057: How To Get Stronger For Fat Loss & Muscle Building

• Mind Pump #1142: Nine Signs You Are Overtraining

• The ONLY Forearm Workout That Matters (TRY THIS!!) | MIND PUMP

• How to do a Wrist CAR (controlled articular rotation)

• MAPS Fitness Prime Pro

• Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube

• Mind Pump Free Resources

People Mentioned

• Dan Bilzerian (@danbilzerian) Instagram

• Matteo Mancuso (@matteomancuso.guitar) Instagram