576: Bringing Symmetry to Different-Sized Muscles, Deloading, Overcoming Fear of Change & MORE

Aug 18, 2017
576: Bringing Symmetry to Different-Sized Muscles, Deloading, Overcoming Fear of Change & MORE

Kimera-Quah! In this episode of Quah, sponsored by Kimera Koffee (kimerakoffee.com, code “mindpump” for 10% off), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about why humans fear change even if life sucks, transitioning from bodybuilding to functional training, deloading and how to correct two arms that are different-sized.

  • Sal/Adam talk about a recent trip to LA / Adam loses train of thought (3:04)
    • Tom Bilyeu
    • Luke Storey
    • Jay Ferruggia
    • LA Style
    • Christina Rice
  • Justin talks about updating the website / His big meeting (19:55)
  • Sal/Adam talk about Uber driver that nearly killed them (21:24)
  • Talk about Tom Bilyeu’s mansion (24:15)
  • Sal talks about the probiotic from Organifi / Adam using Brain.fm (31:00)
  • Quah question #1 – Why we do we as humans fear change? (34:18)
    • Comfort
    • Security
    • Need to “re-frame” your mindset
  • Quah question #2 – Any suggestions for 6’2”, 250 lb. bodybuilder trying to transition into functional fitness? (47:46)
    • Mental
    • Don’t attach yourself to the way you look
    • MAPS Prime
    • S.A.I.D principle – Specific Adaptation to Imposed Demands
  • Quah question #3 – What do you think about deload weeks and do you implement them into your own routines? (59:03)
    • Should be scheduled when you hit a peak
  • Quah question #4 – Both arms are the same strength, but left-arm significantly smaller than right. Have you seen this before? What can he do? (1:07:09)
    • Unilateral movements
    • Modify exercises
    • Trigger sessions on the smaller arm
    • Build up frequency

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