1128: How Celebrities Get into Superhero Shape so Quickly, The Role of Carbs in Building Muscle; Prioritizing Exercise Form Over Lifting Heavy & MORE
Sep 27, 2019
In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about celebrity workouts, whether carbs are essential for muscle building, if you should increase weight on an exercises even if form isn’t 100% with current weight, and their favorite part of being a dad.
- It’s HOOOTTTT in San Jose and the guys are feeling it. (4:50)
- Are the guys of Mind Pump big Halloween people?? (7:30)
- How Sal tricked his daughter into getting sleepy using the Felix Gray glasses once the sun went down. (13:49)
- How Sal is using Organifi red juice to boost his performance in the gym. (18:11)
- Why Adam doesn’t want to feel like he needs to take anything to feel like himself. (22:15)
- If you’re trying to be authentic you are doing it wrong. (25:14)
- Recapping the debate on artificial sweeteners with Sal and Layne Norton. (28:52)
- The excitement over Airbnb potentially going public in 2020. (32:38)
- Mattel launches new gender-neutral dolls. (35:42)
- Mike Matthews x Mind Pump: The guys express their excitement over the live event this Friday. (37:47)
- #Quah question #1 – What are your thoughts about celebrity workouts like the ones claimed to get actors in superhero film ready in less than 3 months? Is it even possible to go from an average physique to that of Captain America or Starlord that quickly? Are steroids always involved? (41:30)
- #Quah question #2 – Are carbs essential for muscle building or are they only necessary to fuel the workout? (51:11)
- #Quah question #3 – Is it a bad idea to increase your weight on exercises when your form isn’t 100% with your current weight? My squats have been plateaued forever because I feel I can’t get low enough at my current weight, but I know I won’t improve or get any stronger if I don’t progressively overload. (57:07)
- #Quah question #4 – What’s everyone’s favorite part of being a dad? (1:01:07)
People Mentioned
- Chase Chewning (@chase_chewning) Instagram
- Layne Norton, PhD (@biolayne) Instagram
- Mike Matthews (@muscleforlifefitness) Instagram
- Christina Rice, NTP (@christinaricewellness) Instagram
Related Links/Products Mentioned
- September Promotion: MAPS Starter ½ off!! **Code “STARTER50” at checkout**
- Visit Felix Gray for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners!
- Swiss Study Finds Blue Light Exposure Can Improve Late-Night Athletic Performance
- Visit Organifi for the exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Code “mindpump” at checkout**
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- Airbnb Isn’t Just Any Unicorn About to IPO. It Actually Makes Money
- Mattel Launches New Gender-Neutral Dolls
