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2926: 5 Fitness Secrets That Guarantee Long Term Success
19 augustus 2026 · 2 uur 3 min
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Buy one get one free — mix and match any of the top 10 most popular programs (Anabolic, Aesthetic, Performance, 15 Minutes, Anywhere, Symmetry, Starter, Muscle Mommy, Powerlift, 40+) for $157. Lees meerIn this episode the guys break down 5 powerful fitness secrets that guarantee long term success — focusing on performance over leanness, health over aesthetics, discipline over motivation, grace over shame, and just having fun. They also get into Super Patch sleep patches and the measurable REM improvements Sal noticed after a camping trip, Adam's tour of the Atlanta Falcons training facility and the insane technology they use to monitor player speed, effort and output in real time, an AI agent in Australia that hacked a gym's scheduling system on its own to book its user a spin class, drone warfare in Ukraine and the Lioness season 2 premiere, rancid fish oil and the problem with fake avocado oil in processed foods, and Sal considering buying a motorhome after his first RV camping trip with his kids. Then they coach live callers submitted through mplivecaller.com.
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2925: How To Get Faster and More Powerful without Getting Hurt
17 augustus 2026 · 33 min
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You just found the world's number one fitness, health, and entertainment podcast. And today, Sal, Adam, and Justin are calling out one of the biggest blind spots in traditional strength training: you can be genuinely strong, genuinely fit, and still tear your hamstring racing your teenage daughter or blow out your pec minor behind a wakeboard boat. That's not bad luck. That's a training problem, and this episode breaks down exactly why it happens and what to do about it.
The guys get brutally honest about their own regrets. Sal shares how deadlifting 600 pounds meant nothing when his hamstring couldn't relax fast enough during a 50-yard sprint. Adam breaks down how years of sagittal-plane dominance left him racking up injuries doing the exact sports he loved as a kid. The common thread: explosive strength, unilateral balance, and multi-planar movement are almost completely absent from traditional training, and that gap is what gets you hurt.
Here's the part that'll actually make you act on this: fixing those gaps does NOT cost you your aesthetics. The guys lay out exactly how to inject explosive training, dedicated unilateral blocks, and lateral and rotational work into what you're already doing. DEXA scan data from real MAPS Symmetry clients shows people gaining three to four pounds of muscle in two months, in the exact spots that were lagging. Real-world strength and a better-looking physique are not a trade-off. They're the same goal.
Chapters:
0:30 MAPS BOGO Deal Announcement
0:47 Sponsor: ZBiotics
1:53 Episode Hook: Gym Strength vs. Real World
2:09 Topic Overview: Speed, Power, and Injury Prevention
4:31 Adam and Sal's Personal Injury Regrets
6:10 The Engine vs. Frame Analogy
10:09 The 3 Training Gaps Most People Ignore
10:59 Unilateral Training: Why It Belongs as a Focus
11:59 Lateral and Rotational Plane Training
19:04 How to Structure a Unilateral Block
25:18 Explosive Training: Practice Speed Without Fati…
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2924: The Best Machine for Every Body Part (Including Some You've Never Seen)
15 augustus 2026 · 1 uur 59 min
In this episode the guys break down the best machines for every body part — the legendary Hammer Strength H Squat for legs, the old school Nautilus pullover for back, the Smith machine upright row and Viking press for shoulders, the FreeMotion multi-plane chest fly, the high elbow seated curl machine for biceps, the seated skull crusher machine for triceps, and the hip thrust machine for glutes. They also tell the wild true story of a Soviet doctor who performed his own appendectomy in Antarctica in 1961, get into the trainer-client event they hosted and why it was their most emotional one yet, discuss the science and health benefits of forgiveness and what the data shows about holding grudges, share the story from Les Miserables about grace and how it transforms a person, talk PDE5 inhibitors and their anti-cancer properties, and go deep on probiotics as the next major performance supplement. Then they coach live callers submitted through mplivecaller.com. Lees meer
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0:00 - Intro
2:10 - Best machines for every body part — the ones worth using if you…
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2923: The Exact Formula to Build the Most Muscle You've Ever Built in 90 Days
14 augustus 2026 · 1 uur 9 min
MAPS BOGO: https://mapsbogo.com Lees meer
Buy one get one free — mix and match any of the top 10 most popular programs (Anabolic, Aesthetic, Performance, 15 Minutes, Anywhere, Symmetry, Starter, Muscle Mommy, Powerlift, 40+) for $157.
In this episode the guys break down the exact formula to build the most muscle you've ever built in a 90-day window. They cover dropping all superfluous isolation exercises to focus your energy on compound lifts, training your whole body three days a week with bench, squat and deadlift as the anchors, stopping two reps short of failure, rotating rep ranges every 3-4 weeks, eating clean whole foods frequently and hitting very high protein, optimizing sleep every night with glycine, theanine and magnesium, and staying hyper consistent every single day — even on non-gym days. They also get into Sal's lateral hip pain being completely resolved with lateral sled drags, isometric lunges for hip and hip flexor pain, the longevity and anti-cancer potential of PDE5 inhibitors like Viagra and Cialis, the grapefruit enzyme interaction you need to know about, LMNT before workouts for pump, Caldera Lab's new citrus bar soap, and Lifetime Fitness building a residential wellness complex in Arizona. Then they answer questions from Instagram.
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2922: 5 Things Nobody Tells Men About Losing Fat After 40
13 augustus 2026 · 35 min
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Buy one get one free — mix and match any of the top 10 most popular programs (Anabolic, Aesthetic, Performance, 15 Minutes, Anywhere, Symmetry, Starter, Muscle Mommy, Powerlift, 40+) for $157.vRecommended combo for this episode: MAPS 40 Plus + MAPS Powerlift
In this episode the guys break down 5 things nobody tells men about losing fat after 40. They cover why it genuinely is harder and why the old methods stopped working, why accumulated stress is the real culprit (not just age), why building muscle is the single thing that changes everything for men in this category, and exactly what to do — get strong at basic compound lifts, eat only whole foods, prioritize very high protein in every meal, meal prep once or twice a week, and prep for sleep like it's a sport. Sal shares his own Sunday meal prep routine, Adam walks through why sleep habits have to be built one at a time, and the guys make the case that for most men over 40 doing this correctly, body fat will naturally settle in the mid-teens without counting a single calorie.
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0:00 - Intro
2:27 - 5 things nobody tells men about losing fat after 40
3:31 - Why what worked before stopped working — and why it never actually worked long term
6:04 - The real reason it's harder — accumulated stress, not age
8:35 - The stress bucket shrinks with age — why your body holds fat when life gets heavy
12:31 - Accumulated movement pattern issues after 40 — knees, hips and lower back
15:38 - Time is the enemy — why efficiency matters more than ever
17:22 - The one thing that makes the biggest …
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2921: Your FAT LOSS Stalled ! How Do You Fix it?
12 augustus 2026 · 1 uur 36 min
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Your fat loss was working until it stopped. In this episode, Sal, Adam, and Justin break down what causes fat loss plateaus and four strategies that can help get progress moving again without simply cutting calories or adding more cardio.
They explain why a short mini bulk or reverse diet can be one of the most effective ways to break a plateau, when adding or reducing cardio can help, how carb cycling can be used as a tool, and why shifting your focus from fat loss to performance can provide both physical and psychological benefits.
The guys also discuss muscle building and fat loss, the relationship between science and real-world coaching experience, red light therapy, the growing importance of community and social connection, big-wave surfing, and more.
The episode then moves into live coaching with three callers: Amber from Texas gives an update on her progress, Chase from Arizona gets advice on losing body fat while rebuilding his athleticism, and Ashley from Texas gets guidance on returning to training after pregnancy and an extended period away from exercise.
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02:18 - How to Break Through a Fat Loss Plateau
08:05 - Mini Bulks and Reverse Dieting
13:26 - Should You Add or Remove Cardio?
16:42 - Carb Cycling for Fat Loss
19:50 - Focus on Performance Instead of Fat Loss
23:50 - Building Muscle and Its Impact on Fat Loss
30:49 - The Best Intervention for Healthier-Looking Skin
33:55 - Why Gyms Are Becoming More Social
44:29 - The 16-Year-Old Lifeguard Who Saved a Child…
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The Story Behind the Skincare Brand That Changed What Men Put on Their Face | Mind Pump
11 augustus 2026 · 1 uur 2 min
In this episode the guys sit down with Jared Pobre, founder and CEO of Caldera Lab, to tell the full origin story of how he created a new category of skincare for men. Jared shares how moving to Jackson Hole at 40 with a new baby wrecked his skin and led him to use his wife's products — and why that sparked the idea to build a premium natural skincare line specifically formulated for men's thicker, oilier, testosterone-managed skin. He breaks down the product development process including wild harvesting survivor plants from the Wyoming wilderness, running clinical trials before launching, why they use exosomes as a delivery system, and why natural actives that work with your skin's microbiome beat harsh retinol-based products every time. The guys share how they started working with Caldera Lab near the beginning — Adam's psoriasis, Justin's dry skin and Sal's oily skin all responding the same way — and why their audience became some of Caldera's highest value customers. Jared also reveals that Caldera is now Nordstrom's number two men's brand just months after launch, has nearly 70% customer retention, and is growing high double digits this year. Lees meer
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0:00 - Intro
1:03 - Why Jared started a skincare brand for men — Jackson Hole, turning 40 and a new baby
3:05 - How he saw the early signs of men caring about skincare before anyone else did
5:42 - Why men's skin is fundamentally different — 25% thicker, twice as oily, managed by testosterone
6:42 - Why he refused to copy women's formulas and started from scratch with actives
8:48 - How the skincare industry works — the dirty secret of white-labeling and bran…
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2920: How Women Over 30 Can Lose Fat and Build the Body They Actually Want
10 augustus 2026 · 32 min
MAPS BOGO: https://mapsbogo.com Lees meer
Buy one get one free — mix and match any of the top 10 most popular programs (Anabolic, Aesthetic, Performance, 15 Minutes, Anywhere, Symmetry, Starter, Muscle Mommy, Powerlift, 40+) for $157.
In this episode the guys break down exactly how women over 30 can lose fat and build the body they actually want. They cover why the methods that worked in your 20s are no longer effective, why life stress is actually the biggest enemy (not age), and why building muscle and getting stronger is the single thing that changes everything. They walk through the three key steps — feeding the gains with whole foods and enough calories, making strength the goal rather than the scale or the mirror, and replacing cardio with walking — and back it all up with real client stories including a woman running 25 miles a week and lifting 5 days a week who was stuck at 24% body fat, and how Adam helped Katrina achieve the best body of her life eating 700-800 more calories than ever while doing zero cardio.
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Recommended combo for this episode: MAPS Muscle Mommy followed by MAPS Powerlift — buy one get one free for $157.
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SPOTIFY TIMESTAMPS
0:00 - Intro
2:18 - How women over 30 can lose fat and build the body they actually want
2:37 - Why the old methods stopped working — it's not age, it's accumulated stress
4:40 - The real enemy: more stress, more responsibilities, less time and worse sleep
7:14 - Why the methods that worked in your 20s were never actually effective long term
11:02 - The one thing that makes the biggest difference — building muscle and getting stronger
13:48 - Wh…
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2919: 5 Tips for Bigger Arms (The Mistakes Most People Make Without Realizing It)
8 augustus 2026 · 1 uur 57 min
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Buy one get one free — mix and match any of the top 10 most popular programs (Anabolic, Aesthetic, Performance, 15 Minutes, Anywhere, Symmetry, Starter, Muscle Mommy, Powerlift, 40+) for $157.
In this episode the guys break down 5 tips for bigger arms — full range of motion and why going lighter beats stopping short, always including a stretch exercise like incline curls or overhead tricep extensions, why elbow angles completely change which part of the muscle you target, using compound lifts like close-grip bench and chin-ups as the foundation, and how occlusion training can add serious size without heavy weight. They also get into cannabis now beating alcohol as America's most commonly used daily substance and the loneliness epidemic it's feeding, the over-justification effect and how rewarding kids for things they love actually kills their motivation, the power of validation and why it's different from coddling, MOTS-C peptide being back on the MP Hormones menu and how it compares to SS-31 for mitochondrial energy, and crazy new patents including a Motorola throat tattoo microphone and Amazon's flying drone warehouse. Then they coach live callers submitted through mplivecaller.com.
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2918: 5 Ways to Fix Obesity That Actually Stick Long Term
7 augustus 2026 · 1 uur 19 min
In this episode the guys break down 5 easy ways to fix obesity that are sustainable long term — injecting more movement into your daily life in small ways, avoiding hyper-palatable drug-like processed foods, lifting weights occasionally (even just once or twice a week is enough), connecting through activity with friends and community, and turning off social media an hour before bed. They also discuss the obesity epidemic now hitting Italian kids as processed food arrived, the milkshake study on how belief changes physical response, Adam's internal battle between ego and caution while squatting, Sal's dad performing CPR for 15 minutes on a motorcycle accident victim, pneumatic gym equipment and why it beats traditional machines for explosive training, the Brick phone device Sal and his wife are using to block social media before bed, the sauna temperature and longevity data deep dive, and Butcher Box egg bites and the best things in their lineup. Then they answer questions from Instagram. Lees meer
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SPOTIFY TIMESTAMPS
0:00 - Intro
2:15 - 5 easy ways to fix obesity for the long term
2:46 - Tip 1: Walk more — pair it with habits you already have instead of scheduling workouts
10:57 - Tip 2: Avoid drug-like foods — processed food eaters consume 600 mo…
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2917: How Strong Should You Actually Be? The Numbers Finally Explained
6 augustus 2026 · 31 min
MAPS BOGO: https://mapsbogo.com Lees meer
Buy one get one free — mix and match any of the top 10 most popular programs (Anabolic, Aesthetic, Performance, 15 Minutes, Anywhere, Symmetry, Starter, Muscle Mommy, Powerlift, 40+) for $157.
In this episode the guys break down exactly how strong you should actually be — covering the real strength benchmarks for men and women across bench press, squat, and deadlift from decent to good to great to advanced, why strength is one of the single best predictors of longevity and all-cause mortality, why we are in a muscle weakness epidemic, why mainstream workouts designed around sweat and soreness are terrible for building strength, why training to failure hurts more than it helps, and why focusing on 4-5 compound lifts for the first few years of training beats everything else. Sal shares the summer he met powerlifters at 15 and gained 17 pounds of lean mass, and the story of his ER doctor friend Justin who went up 40 pounds on bench in 4 weeks wondering why it felt so easy.
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0:00 - Intro
1:47 - How strong should you actually be — and why strength is the best longevity metric
2:51 - The muscle weakness epidemic — a college male today has the grip strength of a 60-year-old in 1984
3:48 - The good news — everyone can get significantly stronger with the right training
5:39 - The risk of weakness vs the risk of heavy lifting — and who this actually applies to
9:49 - Why mainstream workouts built around sweat and soreness are terrible for building strength
11:10 - The conversation Sal had with every new client for the first 30-60 days
16:36 - What the Soviets figured out that the US hadn't — scientific strength programming…
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2916: 5 Ways to Get Fitter Without Adding a Single Workout
5 augustus 2026 · 1 uur 52 min
MAPS BOGO: https://mapsbogo.com Lees meer
Buy one get one free on any of the top 10 most popular programs (Anabolic, Aesthetic, Performance, 15 Minutes, Anywhere, Symmetry, Starter, Muscle Mommy, Powerlift, 40+) for $157.
In this episode the guys break down 5 non-workout shortcuts to fitness gains — post-workout sauna and its 32% improvement in run time to exhaustion in just 3 weeks with competitive runners, visualization producing nearly identical skill gains to physical practice, music and its measurable effect on pain perception and exhaustion, caffeine as the most consistently supported ergogenic aid, and sleep as the single biggest predictor of workout quality and injury risk. They also get into Organifi creatine chews with tart cherry for anti-inflammatory effects, Troscriptions going practitioner-only soon, Adam's 5-amino-1MQ experiment and the thermogenic sweating it caused, old school gym equipment genuinely outperforming modern machines and why, Adam admitting he loves pickleball after one session with Katrina and almost winning, ASU now offering an influencer degree, California giving 12-year-olds the right to lock parents out of their medical records, and a homeless person holding a Venmo QR code in Sausalito alongside California's $37 billion homeless spending. Then they coach live callers submitted through mplivecaller.com.
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2915: The Best Workout Programs Combos For Any Goal: Muscle, Strength, Fat Loss, and More
2 augustus 2026 · 26 min
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One of the most common questions the guys is also one of the simplest: what program should I run next? It matters more than most people think. Stack the wrong two programs back to back and you leave gains on the table. Stack the right two and you buy yourself six months of near zero plateaus, real strength PRs, and a body that keeps changing every week. In this episode, Sal, Adam, and Justin stop making you guess and lay out the definitive MAPS program pairings for every major goal.
They cover advanced muscle gain, pure strength, fat loss for both women and men (and why the programming is different), total beginners and postpartum lifters, athletic performance, and the people who barely have time to breathe, let alone train five days a week. For every goal you get the exact two program combo, why that order works, what each program sets up for the next, and the most common mistake people make by skipping steps. If you have ever jumped straight into a high volume program and wondered why you burned out, this is the explanation you needed.
There is a real buy one get one free deal running right now at mapsbogo.com, and you pick the combo. $157 gets you two full programs. The guys walk through every recommendation, so by the end of the episode you will know exactly which two to grab.
In this episode:
MAPS Anabolic anchors almost every combo: it builds the strength and training frequency foundation that makes every follow up program far more effective, whether the goal is muscle, strength, or fat loss.
The single biggest mistake the guys see from customers: jumping straight into MAPS Aesthetic without running Anabolic first. Aesthetic's volume is genuinely high, and the body is not ready to absorb it without that base.
Fat loss for women is MAPS PowerLift, then MAPS Muscle Mommy. PowerLift builds the metabolic base and preserves muscle in a deficit, while Muscle Mommy targets the glutes, delts, and lo…
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2914: 5 Rules for Building a Lagging Body Part (The Ones Nobody Tells You)
1 augustus 2026 · 2 uur 6 min
In this episode the guys break down the five rules for building a lagging body part — train it longer, train it more often, train it first in the workout, take volume away from the rest of the body to fuel it, and eat in a calorie surplus. They also get into calf insertions and how high versus low insertions determine whether you're built for speed or strength , Adam microdosing GLP-1 for inflammation and knuckle swelling, Justin's KLOW and cognitive peptide stack from Vita Bella. Then they coach live callers submitted through mplivecaller.com. Lees meer
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0:00 - Intro
2:14 - 5 rules f…
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2913: 5 Fitness Rules You're Breaking That Are Quietly Killing Your Progress
31 juli 2026 · 1 uur 10 min
In this episode the guys break down five fitness rules that quietly kill your progress — why consistency beats the perfect program every time, the 80/20 rule for intensity that even elite athletes follow, why play is a legitimate and underrated form of training, why walking is the single most underrated activity, and the only two diet rules most people will ever need. They also cover Sal walking into the women's bathroom at a pool club and his wife watching from the food counter as a staff member called it out, Adam's ongoing GLP-1 microdosing experiment and what it's doing to his inflammation and knuckle swelling, Courtney's magnesium glycinate and B6 protocol that after five weeks almost completely eliminated her lifelong migraines, Super Patch for pain and sleep, the Odyssey movie having fake 97% Rotten Tomatoes reviews, Power Wheels being a rich kid flex in 1984, and a detailed debate on 80s epic films. Then they answer questions from Instagram on stationary lunges vs. Bulgarians, building hamstrings without glutes, how to lose weight for sleep apnea, and how much training volume to keep during a cut. Lees meer
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2912: SS-31 Peptide Benefits: Why Ben Pakulski Says This Is the Most Exciting Peptide Right Now
30 juli 2026 · 1 uur 39 min
In this episode the guys sit down with IFBB pro bodybuilder and science-driven performance coach Ben Pakulski for a wide-ranging conversation on peptides, performance, identity and the hard lessons of a 20-year bodybuilding career. Ben breaks down the peptide landscape — why he's optimistic about the science but deeply cautious about sourcing (90%+ of research peptides come from China with no quality guarantees), the most exciting peptides he's currently working with including SS-31 for mitochondrial repair, and myostatin inhibition and where the science actually stands. They also cover Ben's origin story — going from 160 pounds at 17 to 240 by 19 purely naturally, getting cut from a baseball team at 12 and how that shaped everything, the culture of his Toronto gym and what hard training actually looks like, the Arnold Classic story where he competed sick all night with vomiting and diarrhea and still got second. Ben shares how bodybuilding was never his identity — just something he did — and why leaving the sport felt like relief rather than loss. They also dig into GLP-1 use, the looming frailty epidemic, genetic testing for coaching, why the guys fixed their training plateaus through gut health and hormone optimization, and why Ben thinks the hard work of getting fit is the actual prize — not the physique. Lees meer
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0:00 - Intro
1:58 - The p…
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2911: Machines vs Free Weights | 5 Times Machines Are ACTUALLY BETTER
29 juli 2026 · 1 uur 58 min
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Code: LAUNCH for 40% off. Four day split, male and female versions, workout videos and live coaching with Cole. Three days left on this offer.
In this episode the guys break down five times when machines are actually better than free weights — isolating a muscle or movement pattern, when recovery is challenged from a sport or hard training block, adding extra volume without taxing the body, advanced intensity techniques like drop sets and forced negatives, and movement patterns that gravity-based free weights simply can't replicate. Sal shares how he is now training with machines more because of jiu jitsu recovery demands. They also get into the world mile record being broken at 3:42 by a British guy, the cyclosporiasis lettuce outbreak and how it spreads, the history of the marshmallow plant and why it was removed from marshmallows, creatine erasing the performance deficit from a bad night of sleep (confirmed by an ER doctor and a nurse in Sal's life), the gym industry entering a boom with 26% of Americans now having a membership, and K-shaped gym economics where budget and premium gyms are crushing the middle. Then they coach live callers submitted through mplivecaller.com.
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0:00 - Intro
2:19 - 5 times machines are better than free weights
3:02 - Reason 1: Isolating a muscle or movement pattern for bodybuilding …
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2910: 6 Things Nobody Tells You About Fat Loss After 30
27 juli 2026 · 26 min
MAPS Upper Lower — https://mapsupperlower.com (code: launch)Most people over 30 who try to lose fat end up in one of three traps: they lose the weight and gain it all back, they lose muscle along with the fat and end up softer and slower than before, or they hit a wall and feel like their body just refuses to cooperate. In this episode, Sal, Adam, and Justin lay out the six things the fitness industry consistently leaves out of the fat loss conversation, and why ignoring them is exactly what keeps you stuck. Lees meer
The biggest shift you need to make? Stop treating fat loss like a demolition job and start treating it like a sculpture. Sal breaks down why protecting muscle is the single most important variable in any fat loss phase, using a side-by-side comparison that makes it crystal clear: a woman who loses 38 pounds of pure fat will look dramatically leaner than one who loses 50 pounds on the scale but sheds 20 of those pounds as muscle. The math on metabolism, body composition, and long-term sustainability all point the same direction.
Cardio for fat loss is the next myth on the chopping block. The guys explain why all exercise produces athletic performance adaptations, not fat loss, and why chasing cardio in a calorie deficit is a near-guaranteed recipe for muscle loss, metabolic slowdown, and the rebound. Strength training wins because it tells your body to stay strong, and that signal is what keeps the fat loss coming from the right place.
They also cover why protein and whole foods are your best dietary lever, why recovery needs to be treated as adaptation not just healing, and why cutting calories AND ramping up training volume at the same time is one of the most common and costly mistakes you can make. If you are over 30 and frustrated with your results, this episode gives you the framework to finally make it work and make it last.
CHAPTERS
0:27 Intro and MAPS Upper Lower announcement
0:48 Sponsor: Seed probiotic
1:53 Six things nobody tells you: overview
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2909: 5 Running Styles to Lose Fat (And Which One Is Actually the Best)
25 juli 2026 · 1 uur 58 min
In this episode the guys break down five ways to run for fitness — for distance, same distance for time, same time for more distance, sprinting, and running for fun. Sal shares that he ran his first mile this morning for the first time in years and how humbling it was. They also get into the story behind Sylvester Stallone writing Rocky in three days with $100 in his bank account after watching Chuck Wepner vs Muhammad Ali, Italian dialects and how Mussolini unified them, the cyclosporiasis parasite outbreak in US lettuce, the liver die-off effect and why people feel worse before they feel better when treating parasites, the GATE gifted program conspiracy theory and the Mall World dream phenomenon, and Joymode's Hard Plus compounds and what the studies show. Then they coach live callers submitted through mplivecaller.com — Kelly from Texas on anterior pelvic tilt and glute activation six months postpartum, Nicky from Ontario on a 90-day check-in showing dramatic mood, libido and energy improvements after anorexia recovery coaching, Jeremy from Indiana on physique competition prep strategy at 51, and Amanda from Indiana navigating the GLP-1 off-ramp and reverse diet while managing binge tendencies. Lees meer
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Code: LAUNCH for 40% off. Four day split, male and female versions, workout videos and live coaching with Cole.
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2908: How to Pick the Right Workout: The Most Important Question to Ask Before You Start
24 juli 2026 · 1 uur 15 min
In this episode the guys break down exactly how to pick the right workout for your goals — covering why enjoyment matters more than most people realize, how to honestly assess whether you actually like what you're doing, the ROI of strength training versus other modalities, and why appropriateness for your actual life is the deciding factor. They also get into the origin of clowns (spoiler: ancient India and Egypt, not the circus), the CLOW peptide stack from Vita Bella and why Sal and Katrina are both using it for recovery and skin health, Sal's revelation that he quit jiu jitsu because his ego got destroyed at a tournament in 2006 not because of scheduling, the Rafael Nadal documentary and what it teaches about identity and decline, and Carl Jung on why the back half of life is actually better than the first. Then they answer questions from Instagram on optimal body fat for women, how to increase maintenance calories without gaining fat, fixing forward rolled shoulders, and the ethical situations trainers face on the job. Lees meer
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2907: How to Clean Bulk Without Getting Fat (The Exact Formula)
23 juli 2026 · 29 min
In this episode the guys break down exactly what a clean bulk is, how it differs from a dirty bulk, and why most people do it completely wrong. They cover why increasing training volume during a bulk actually makes sense (because you have the nutrients to recover), why 500 calories above maintenance is all you need, why staying active with daily steps dramatically improves muscle building, and why garbage food is what separates a clean bulk from a dirty one. Sal and Adam both share their own dirty bulk horror stories — competing against coworkers and friends, gaining more fat than muscle, and how they finally figured out what actually works. Lees meer
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0:00 - Intro
1:53 - What is a clean bulk vs a dirty bulk (and why reverse dieting is the same thing)
4:04 - Sal's 60-day dirty bulk competition — how he gained mostly body fat and lost anyway
6:05 - Adam's bodybuilder off-season experience — watching dirty bulkers end up where they started
9:14 - How much body fat should you actually gain in a clean bulk
12:31 - Step 1: Lift weights properly and increase volume during the bulk, not the cut
16:25 - Step 2: Eat your target body weight in protein — not your current weight
16:45 - Step 3: 500 calories above maintenance is all you need
19:26 - Step 4: Keep daily steps high — why being sedentary is a muscle killer
23:12 - Sal's BMX b…
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2906: Should You Bulk or Cut First | The Answer That Actually Leads to Long Term Results
22 juli 2026 · 2 uur 3 min
In this episode the guys break down whether you should build or cut first — covering what each actually involves, why cutting first almost always fails long term, how building first boosts your metabolic rate by 700-800 calories a day, and why 95% of people who lose weight gain it all back. They also discuss Sal's prediction that probiotics will be the next major performance supplement, the ditto dating app taking over college campuses by using AI instead of swiping, the new short king shoe brand giving guys a few extra inches of height, 80s and 90s movie reviews that did not hold up, and Sal using Kion amino acids daily since going back to jiu jitsu. Then they coach live callers submitted through mplivecaller.com. Lees meer
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Code: LAUNCH for 40% off. Four day split, male and female versions, workout videos and live coaching with Cole.
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0:00 - Intro
2:30 - Should you build or cut first — the full breakdown
8:17 - Why cutting first almost always fails and what your body does every single time
13:54 - Why building first boosts your metabolism by 700-800 calories a day
18:06 - Why the scale not moving during a build is the most common reason people quit too early
26:08 - Probiotics as the next performance supplement — Sal's five-year prediction
29:42 - The ditt…
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2905: How to Build an Aesthetic Physique | Best Exercises for Chest Back Shoulders and Legs
20 juli 2026 · 27 min
In this episode the guys break down the best exercises to sculpt the physique men actually train for — covering incline press for upper chest development, deadlifts and barbell rows for back thickness and width, standing overhead press with rear delt flies for that rounded shoulder cap, and barbell squats with Romanian deadlifts for complete lower body development. They explain why most guys develop flat-looking chests by neglecting the upper portion, why powerlifters often have more impressive looking backs than bodybuilders, and why rear delt development is one of the most technically misunderstood movements in training. Lees meer
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Code: LAUNCH for 40% off. Four day bodybuilding split, male and female versions, workout videos, exercise demos and live coaching with Cole.
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Instagram: @mindpumpmedia
0:00 - Intro
2:05 - Why strength training is the only form of exercise that lets you sculpt your body
7:27 - Why you have to pack on clay before you can sculpt it — the beginner trap
9:59 - Chest: why incline press beats flat bench for aesthetic development
12:06 - Adam's story — the year he made incline press his priority and his chest changed forever
13:49 - Back: why thickness beats width for how a back actually looks in real life
15:42 - Why every heavy deadlifter has an impressive back without exception
17:17 - Why getting strong in the deadlift makes every other back exercise better
18:53 - Shoulders: standing overhead press plus rear delt flies — why rear delts change everything
20:36 - Why rear delt flies are technically harder to do correctly than people realize
21:21 - How leading with rear flies before pre…
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2904: How to Reverse Osteoporosis and Osteopenia (The Data-Backed Formula That Actually Works)
18 juli 2026 · 1 uur 54 min
In this episode the guys break down how to reverse osteopenia and osteoporosis — explaining the difference between the two, why 43% of adults over 50 have low bone mass, and why this is actually very fixable. They cover the four key steps: getting stronger (not just lifting weights), eating enough to build, taking key nutrients like calcium, vitamin D and magnesium, and being consistent because bone adapts more slowly than muscle. They also discuss why GLP-1 users are showing up with osteopenia and why it's not the drug's fault, Sal's experience with Rho Nutrition's liposomal curcumin and why it's dramatically reducing his jiu jitsu inflammation, Adam's deep dive into the solar panel scam with PG&E buying his energy at $0.08 and selling it back at $0.48, creatine accelerating recovery from brain injuries and concussions in kids, protein Doritos macro breakdown, noninvasive brain stimulation improving explosive power, AI agents buying robot dogs for themselves, and whether Dune or Star Wars came first. Then they coach live callers submitted through mplivecaller.com. Lees meer
MAPS Upper Lower: https://mapsupperlower.com
Code: LAUNCH for 40% off. Male and female programs, workout videos, exercise demos and live coaching with Cole.
Mind Pump Fitness Coaching: https://mindpumpfitnesscoaching.com
1.9 NASM CEUs
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2903: How to Build Bulletproof Joints (So You Can Train for the Rest of Your Life)
17 juli 2026 · 1 uur 9 min
In this episode the guys break down six ways to build bulletproof joints — proper strength training, unilateral training, static stretching post-workout, mobility drills, hydration with high protein diet, and consistent sleep. They cover why joints actually strengthen rather than wear down with proper use, why MAPS Symmetry alone solves most chronic pain issues without targeted correctional exercise, and why CNS tightening after workouts causes the low back pain people feel hours later at night. They also get into a new study showing probiotics plus protein powder outperforms protein powder alone for strength gains, creatine reducing anxiety in 95% of postmenopausal women, Sal's return to jiu jitsu and the cardio humbling he's getting from a one-year practitioner, Doug's 4th of July river rafting trip on the American River, Sal's son's emotional breakdown watching the USA World Cup loss, and Adam going deep on the Vuori wetsuit situation. Then they answer questions from Instagram. Lees meer
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Code: LAUNCH for 40% off. Male and female programs, workout videos, exercise demos and live coaching with Cole.SPONSORS
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2902: How 311 Has Stayed Together for 35 Years — Nick Hexum on Sobriety, Fitness and Creativity
16 juli 2026 · 1 uur 8 min
In this episode the guys sit down with Nick Hexum, lead singer and co-founder of 311, just hours before a live show. Nick opens up about how the band has stayed together for 35 years, his path to sobriety in 2005-06 and how the band stuck by him through it, bringing weights on the road since 1993 and having a full gym dressing room on every tour, and why exercise was his earliest tool for managing anxiety and depression. He covers the study showing dance and exercise outperform SSRIs for depression by one and a half times, how he syncs his workouts to BPM-specific playlists, working with a vocal coach who saved his career, losing his youngest brother to an overdose and finally writing a song about it, Shaq showing up to their music video during the NBA playoffs with two left shoes and a siren on his SUV, meeting Joe Strummer of The Clash and finding a 311 sticker on his boom box, the Rick Rubin creativity principle of audience coming last, and his new Americana solo project with mandolin and fiddle. He also shares his thoughts on AI in the music industry, how the Grateful Dead touring model saved them from the Napster collapse, and why he surfed ten-foot Santa Cruz waves the day before this interview. Lees meer
MAPS Upper Lower: https://mapsupperlower.com
Code: LAUNCH for 40% off. Includes male and female programs, workout videos, exercise demos, coaching videos and live coaching with Cole.SPONSORS
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Nick Hexum: https://www.instagram.com/nickhexum
311 Official: https://www.311.com
Water Tower Band: https://www.watertowerband.comLINKS
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Instagram: @mindpumpmedia0:00 - Intro
1:59 - How 311 has stayed together for 35 years — democracy, gratitude and knowing you're better together
9:06 - Nick's sobriety journey in 2005-06 and how the band helped him get there
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2901: Chronic Pain Causes | 5 Common Habits That Make Pain Worse
15 juli 2026 · 2 uur 3 min
In this episode the guys break down five weird and common things people do that cause or worsen chronic pain — poor sleep, inflammatory diet, macro and micro deficiencies, dehydration, and shallow breathing. They cover the difference between acute pain and chronic pain, how movement pattern issues are almost always the root cause, and why the experience of pain can be just as real as the physiological signal. They also get into Arthur Saxon pressing 370 pounds overhead with one arm in 1905, eating 24 eggs and 10 pounds of meat a day, the genetics study showing hyper responders gain three times as much muscle as average responders, Sal going back to jiu jitsu and the whole family trying the Organifi parasite cleanse, Manukora honey on mat burns, and how poor sleep is the number one injury predictor — worse than skipping a warmup. Then they coach live callers submitted through mplivecaller.com. Lees meer
MAPS Upper Lower: https://mapsupperlower.comCode: LAUNCH for 40% off. Includes male and female programs, workout videos, exercise demos, coaching videos and live coaching with Cole.
Mind Pump Fitness Coaching: https://mindpumpfitnesscoaching.com1.9 NASM CEUs
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2900: 6 Mistakes Women Make When They Start Lifting
13 juli 2026 · 26 min
You're putting in the work at the gym, eating what you think is enough, and still not seeing the body you're training for. Sound familiar? In this episode of Mind Pump Show, Sal, Adam, and Justin break down the six most common mistakes women make when they start lifting — pulled straight from over two decades of training real clients, not from theory. These mistakes are still showing up everywhere, and they're the exact reason your strength training isn't delivering the results you were promised. Lees meer
From stacking too much cardio on top of your lifting sessions to underestimating how much weight your lower body can actually handle, the guys walk through every mistake with the kind of blunt, experience-tested clarity you only get from coaches who've seen it all. The biggest surprise? A full 60% of the time when a woman calls in saying she's not seeing results, the fix is simply to eat more. Your body cannot build what you refuse to feed it.
They also make the case for ditching the scale entirely as your primary progress metric, and explain why strength, not body composition scans, is the single most reliable indicator that your training is working. If you've been chasing the scale while your PRs sit flat, this episode will completely reframe how you measure success. Plus, Adam shares exactly what happened when he started training Corinne with proper rest periods and a calorie surplus, and the PRs she started hitting speak for themselves.
In this episode:
• Cardio and strength training compete for the same adaptive resources: doing too much of both simultaneously means you get less of each, and the fix is often as simple as removing the cardio entirely and watching the muscle finally come.
• Women chronically underestimate how much they can lift, especially in lower body movements like squats, hip thrusts, and deadlifts, where female clients often match or exceed male clients' numbers once coached to load properly.
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2899: How to Lose 15 Pounds in 90 Days | The 5-Step Fat Loss Formula
11 juli 2026 · 1 uur 40 min
In this episode the guys break down the exact five-step formula to lose 15 pounds of pure body fat in 90 days — lifting 1-2 compound movements daily, walking after every meal, eating only whole foods, hitting 1g of protein per pound of body weight first, and perfecting sleep every single night. They also get into Joovv red light therapy and how Sal is using it on his jiu jitsu mat burns, red light improving eyesight and macular degeneration, the guys turning into old men (AC wars, slip-on shoes, grunting when they stand up), Doug's Butcher Box chuck roast stew recipe, the viral booty-was-medicinal post that was actually about pirate treasure, ancient civilizations and medicinal booty (not what you think), a Mexican vigilante duct-taping motorcycle thieves to street lights, Lorena Bobbitt revisited, and Sal getting duct tape stuck in his little brother's hair as a kid. Then they coach live callers submitted through mplivecaller.com. Lees meer
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2898: How to Do Pull Ups in 30 Days (The Exact Method That Actually Works)
10 juli 2026 · 1 uur 15 min
In this episode the guys break down exactly how to be able to do pull ups in 30 days — covering the daily low intensity practice method, why you need to drop all other back work, why eating more and sleeping consistently will accelerate your results, and how to set up your test day for maximum performance. They also discuss whether chemical sunscreens are actually causing more cancer than they prevent, a large UK Biobank study showing frequent sunscreen users had up to 292% higher melanoma rates, why Crisp Power protein pretzels are outperforming traditional protein snacks on satiety, and the guys' Father's Day stories — Sal's son giving him a blank trophy, Adam's perfect day including coffee in bed and a drive with Katrina, and Justin getting a violent massage from a big Chinese dude at the mall. Then they answer questions from Instagram on doing CrossFit and strength training simultaneously, progressive overload after 63, building a chest with chronic shoulder pain, and getting hired as an inexperienced new personal trainer. Lees meer
MAPS Upper Lower: https://mapsupperlower.com
Code: LAUNCH for 40% off. Includes male and female programs, workout videos, exercise demos, coaching videos and live coaching with Cole.
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15% off automatically applied at checkout, no code needed.
Crisp Power (protein pretzels): https://www.crisppower.com/mindpump
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0:00 - Intro
1:43 - How to do pull ups in 30 days — the exact method
4:53 - Step 1: Practice daily at low intensity — why this beats training them hard
13:33 - Step 2: Avoid all other back work for 30 days
15:30 - Step 3: Eat more — why a d…
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2897: How to Build Glutes, Quads, and Shoulders (The Body Women Actually Want)
9 juli 2026 · 26 min
In this episode the guys break down exactly how to build the glutes, quads, and shoulders that women actually want — covering why you should train your priority body part first in the workout, how to shift volume away from other areas rather than just piling on more, why getting stronger in the big compound lifts like hip thrusts, squats, and overhead press is what actually builds muscle, why you have to eat in a surplus to build anything, and why balance still matters even when you're focused. Lees meer
MAPS Upper Lower: https://mapsupperlower.com
Code: LAUNCH for 40% off. Women's blueprint included — emphasizes lower body, glutes and delts. Four day split, workout videos, exercise demos, coaching videos and live coaching with Cole.SPONSORS
Rho Nutrition (liposomal creatine, NAD+ and Glutathione): https://www.rhonutrition.com/discount/MINDPUMP
Code: MINDPUMP for 20% off everything. Liposomal technology for actual absorption — discussed on air for gut-friendly creatine.LINKS
Mind Pump Store: https://mindpumpstore.com
Maps Fitness Products: https://mapsfitnessproducts.com
Instagram: @mindpumpmedia0:00 - Intro
2:01 - How to build glutes, quads, and shoulders — the body women actually want
6:34 - Step 1: Prioritize the body part — train it first in every workout
11:10 - Why building delts gives women the arm and waist look they're actually after
12:48 - Step 2: Shift the volume — don't add more, trade it
15:38 - Step 3: Getting stronger is the key — compound lifts beat the burn every time
19:34 - Why female powerlifters have the best glutes in any gym
19:50 - Step 4: Eat to gain — you cannot build if you're always in a deficit
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2896: Why 95% of People Regain All Their Weight (And How to Be in the 5% Who Don't)
8 juli 2026 · 2 uur 6 min
In this episode the guys break down why 95% of people regain all the weight they lose — covering both the method (why cardio and starvation approaches are doomed from the start) and the mentality (the tyrant, the tyrannized, the rebel, and the robot). They also get into Sal's return from vacation and how coming back to Ketone IQ after a week and a half made him realize how well it actually works, feeding grizzly bears at Bear World near Yellowstone, the Toy Story 5 iPad villain and its zero effect on the kids who watched it, kids and freedom versus helicopter parenting, the guy who injected his own semen thinking it would heal his back pain, and a specific mushroom that makes everyone who eats it see the exact same tiny people. Then they coach live callers submitted through mplivecaller.com. Lees meer
MAPS Upper Lower: https://mapsupperlower.com
Code: LAUNCH for 40% off. Includes male and female programs, workout videos, exercise demos, coaching videos and live coaching with Cole.Mind Pump Fitness Coaching: https://mindpumpfitnesscoaching.com
1.9 NASM CEUsSPONSORS
Ketone IQ: https://ketone.com/MINDPUMP
30% off subscription orders plus a free gift with your second shipment. Also available at Target stores nationwide. Sal discusses noticing the difference after coming back to it post-vacation.
Super Patch: https://mindpump.superpatch.com
No code needed, use URL for $30 off. Sleep patch discussed on air — REM sleep improvement tracked on Oura. Pain patch equivalent to Advil in peer-reviewed studies.
Dose for Your Liver: https://dosedaily.co/MINDPUMP
Code: MINDPUMP for 25% off first month subscription. Clinically backed liquid liver supplement, zero sugar, zero calories, tastes like fresh squeezed orange juice.
LINKS
Submit a live caller question: https://mplivecaller.com
Mind Pump Store: https://mindpumpstore.com
Maps Fitness Products: https://mapsfitnessproducts.com
Instagram: @mindpumpmedia
0:00 - Intro
2:54 - Why 95% of people regain all the weight they los…
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2895: Should You Train Each Muscle Twice a Week? The Data Says Yes - Here's Exactly Why
6 juli 2026 · 25 min
Short answer: yes. Training each muscle group twice a week builds more muscle than once a week — the data is clear on this, and Sal, Adam, and Justin break down every reason why in this episode. From how fatigue silently kills your volume to why junk sets pile up when you try to cram everything into one workout, they pull back the curtain on what's actually happening inside your body when you split things up. Lees meer
You'll also learn why total training volume — not just sets, but reps AND weight — goes up automatically when you split your body across two sessions, and why that matters more than almost anything else for building muscle long term. The guys connect the science to real-world scenarios: bad weeks, missed workouts, leg day mental prep, and how to fuel the sessions you want to crush.
They also walk you through the brand new MAPS Upper Lower program, a four-day-a-week upper/lower split built around exactly this training philosophy. It's the first four-day-specific program they've ever built, it comes in both male and female versions, and it's 40% off right now during the launch window. Use code LAUNCH at mapsupperlower.com to grab it.
Products Mentioned:
MAPS Upper Lower — https://mapsupperlower.com (code: LAUNCH)
MAPS Anabolic — https://mapsanabolic.com
MAPS Aesthetic — https://mapsaesthetic.com
MAPS Performance — https://mapsperformance.comSponsors:
LMNT — drinklmnt.com/mindpumpChapters:
0:00 Intro
0:23 Episode Overview and New Program Announcement
0:48 Sponsor: LMNT Electrolytes
1:31 Why Twice-a-Week Beats Once-a-Week: The Data
4:16 Strength Gains vs. Hypertrophy Gains at Different Frequencies
6:18 Why Fatigue Is the Enemy of Muscle Growth
7:02 Power Training and the Plyometrics Mistake
8:43 Real-World Flexibility of the Upper/Lower Split
9:45 Better Exercise Selection and Eliminating Junk Volume
14:05 Total Volume Defined: Sets, Reps, and Weight
20:22 Training Intensity: Stop Short of Failure
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2894: 6 Fitness Truths That 95% of People Still Get Dead Wrong & They're Quietly Sabotaging Your Results
4 juli 2026 · 2 uur 2 min
MAPS Upper Lower: https://mapsupperlower.com Lees meer
Code: LAUNCH for 40% off. Includes male and female programs, workout videos, exercise demos, coaching videos and live coaching with Cole.
In this episode the guys break down six fitness truths that 95% of people still get dead wrong — you don't need to train 5-6 days a week to build muscle, cardio is not the best way to lose fat long term, your metabolism isn't broken your habits are, protein timing matters far less than total daily intake, flexibility without strength is useless, and the real fountain of youth is the weight room. They also discuss the five luxury purchases that actually matter according to 80-plus millionaire and billionaire founders — buying back your time, hiring a personal trainer, investing in a dream home for connection, experiences over things, and flying private or business class. Plus Caldera Lab hydro layer reviews, Bill Kazmaier getting banned from strongman for being too dominant, Wilt Chamberlain forcing the goaltending rule change, and a deep dive into high school basketball uniforms from the 1950s and 60s. Then they coach live callers submitted through mplivecaller.com.
Mind Pump Fitness Coaching: https://mindpumpfitnesscoaching.com
1.9 NASM CEUs
SPONSORS
Caldera Lab (Hydro Layer skincare): https://calderalab.com/mindpump
Code: MINDPUMP20 for 20% off your first order. Hydro layer discussed on air — Adam and Doug both just started using it. Peptide growth factors plus polyglutamic acid and hyaluronic acid for all-day hydration.
Kion (essential amino acids): https://getkion.com/mindpump
20% off automatically applied at checkout. 40% leucine formula for muscle protein synthesis. Also available: creatine, omega-3, protein powder.
Zbiotics Pre-Alcohol: https://zbiotics.com/MINDPUMP26
Code: MINDPUMP26 for 15% off first purchase. World's first genetically engineered probiotic drink. Breaks down the unwanted byproduct of alcohol in the gut. Drink before your first drink of the night.
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2893: The 5 Best Forms of Cardio Ranked From Worst to Best (The Results Will Surprise You)
3 juli 2026 · 1 uur 24 min
MAPS Upper Lower: https://mapsupperlower.com
Code: LAUNCH for 40% off. Includes male and female programs, workout videos, exercise demos, coaching videos and live coaching with Cole. Lees meerIn this episode the guys break down the top 5 ways to do cardio ranked from worst to best — running, HIIT, steady state, walking, and playing. Sal shares his return to jiu jitsu after nearly 20 years away, his brother-in-law going easy on him, and why he expects to drop 10-15 pounds of muscle doing it. They also get into California pressuring utility companies to issue contracts to LGBT-certified businesses and the certification process, a new study linking diabetes to a 60% higher risk of dementia and why strength training is the best prevention, Sal doing the Organifi parasite cleanse wrong, Sal's grandfather drinking gasoline to kill a tapeworm in Sicily, and Adam having a dream about Doug running a bunk bed rental business out of his six-car garage. Then they answer questions from Instagram on step-ups vs squats, strength training for a 13-year-old soccer player, whether you should stop heavy barbell lifts after 40, and the wildest gym stories from their careers as trainers.
SPONSORS
Troscriptions (Calm supplement): https://troscriptions.com/MINDPUMP
Code: MINDPUMP for 10% off your first order. Medical grade supplements. Calm discussed on air — Sal used it to fall asleep after jiu jitsu training.Organifi (natural parasite cleanse): https://organifi.com/mindpump
Code: MINDPUMP for 20% off. Two-product protocol: parasite cleanse and gut healing formula. Day 1-3 and day 4-7 instructions available on the Organifi website.Our Place (non-toxic cookware): https://fromourplace.com
Code: MINDPUMP for 10% off sitewide. Always Pan replaces eight pieces of cookware, titanium nonstick, forever chemical free, 100-day trial with free returns, free shipping on orders over $135.LINKS
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2892: Upper Lower Split Workout | How to Build Muscle 4 Days a Week
2 juli 2026 · 25 min
In this episode the guys break down their brand new MAPS Upper Lower program — a classic four day bodybuilder split designed for people who want to shape, sculpt and build their body with more volume than a full body routine but without the intensity of programs like MAPS Aesthetic. They cover why the upper lower split is one of their personal favorite ways to train, how the three phase structure prevents plateaus, why the final phase ends with a five by five strength focus, and why they built separate men's and women's versions with different priority lifts. Lees meer
MAPS Upper Lower: https://mapsupperlower.com Code: LAUNCH for 40% off. Includes male and female programs, workout videos, exercise demos, coaching videos and live coaching with Cole. At home dumbbell version included.
SPONSORS
Olipop: https://drinkolipop.com/mindpump Buy any two cans of Olipop in store (any flavor, any retailer) and they will pay you back for one. New flavors: Blackberry Vanilla and Raspberry Sherbet. New can designs.
LINKS
Mind Pump Store: https://mindpumpstore.com
Maps Fitness Products: https://mapsfitnessproducts.com
Instagram: @mindpumpmedia
0:00 - Intro
2:08 - Introducing MAPS Upper Lower — what it is and who it's for
3:32 - Why the upper lower split produces great results and how it differs from full body
9:02 - Phase breakdown — rep schemes, set structures and why the program ends with five by five
16:20 - Why the final phase ends heavy instead of starting heavy like MAPS Anabolic
18:38 - Men's vs. women's versions — shoulder priority, glute priority and why they're different
20:10 - At home version and what equipment you need
21:11 - Live coaching with Cole
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2891: How to Heal Your Body Dysmorphia (5 Strategies That Actually Work)
1 juli 2026 · 2 uur 11 min
In this episode the guys break down how to heal body dysmorphia — what it is, why it's especially common in the fitness industry, and five practical strategies to work your way out of it. They also get into Adam's appearance on Chalene Johnson's podcast and the conversations around gray market peptides and Retatrutide, a new study showing vitamin D and calcium supplements do nothing for bone strength without resistance training, the nuance around blood lipids and saturated fat, and how Scotland fans drank Boston out of beer during the World Cup. They also cover a fascinating discussion on Super Patch haptic technology, how Mind Pump first partnered with Vuori before anyone knew who they were, and Japan's incredible cultural approach to cleanliness. Then they coach live callers submitted through mplivecaller.com. Lees meer
No BS 6-Pack Formula: https://nobs6pack.com
Code: 6PACK for 50% off. Updated two phase ab building system with new videos and demos by Sal. $28.50 after discount.SPONSORS
Vuori: https://vuoriclothing.com/mindpump
20% off first order, no code needed, automatically applied at checkout.Vita Bella / MP Hormones: https://mphormones.com Go to https://mphormones.com and BOOK A COMPLIMENTARY 10 minute consultation with a membership specialist to find out if Vita Bella is right for you. Or use code mindpump365 to start your annual membership and get your free blood panel and Gift. Consultation: entry: https://meetings-na2.hubspot.com/alever/marketing-membership-consultation?uuid=ff3ae3e9-7828-4d4b-be06-7d8d68ba2929
Super Patch: https://mindpump.superpatch.com
No code needed, use URL for $30 off. Haptic technology patches backed by over a dozen peer reviewed studies. Pain, sleep, performance, focus and more.Seed Daily Synbiotic: https://seed.com/mindpump
Code: 25MINDPUMP for 25% off your first month.LINKS
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2890: Speed Training for Athletes | How to Sprint Faster Without Getting Hurt w/ Brian Kula
29 juni 2026 · 1 uur 8 min
In this episode the guys sit down with elite speed and performance coach Brian Kula of Kula Sports Performance, the man who has trained Christian McCaffrey since he was 13 years old, Saquon Barkley, AJ Brown, and dozens of other professional and Olympic athletes. Brian breaks down his Bounce Fire system for building safe running mechanics from the ground up, why strong athletes like Sal who never sprint are actually at higher injury risk than deconditioned ones, how the nervous system is the real reason hamstrings pull, why cold plunges can shut down the nervous system for up to 24 hours before a game, the best strength training exercises for speed including trap bar deadlifts and overcoming isometrics, how he uses force plates and grip strength to gauge recovery, the role genetics play in athletic potential, why gymnastics is the best base sport for young kids, and the ACL injury connection to the menstrual cycle that most coaches don't know about. Lees meer
Kula Sports Performance: https://www.kulasp.com
ETS Performance: https://etsperformance.com
No BS 6-Pack Formula: https://nobs6pack.com
Code: 6PACK for 50% off. Full two phase ab building system with updated videos and demos.
SPONSOR
Butcher Box: https://butcherbox.com/mindpump
No code needed. New users choose free thick cut ribeyes, top sirloin, or ground beef and bacon for a year plus $20 off at checkout.
LINKS
Mind Pump Store: https://mindpumpstore.com
Maps Fitness Products: https://mapsfitnessproducts.com
Instagram: @mindpumpmedia
0:00 - Intro
3:31 - Running is a skill and why the injury rate is so high
6:06 - The Bounce Fire system — Brian's 25-year progressive running mechanics method
12:20 - Why reaching with your stride is the real cause of most hamstring pulls
15:44 - Sal's hamstring pop story and why strong athletes who never sprint are highest risk
20:28 - Recovery tools — force plates, fly tens and structured periodization
30:08 - Best strength exercises for speed — trap bar deadlift, box s…
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2889: 7 Muscle Building Exercises You Have Never Done (But Should Start Immediately)
27 juni 2026 · 1 uur 52 min
In this episode the guys break down the seven best muscle building exercises you have probably never done — the bent press, circus press, Zottman curls, weighted windmills, heavy overhead carries, heavy trap bar farm walks, and tibialis raises. They also get into AI being used to expose congressional stock trading corruption (56% of congressional stock purchases are on companies directly impacted by bills they later voted on), the whey protein shortage and a new manufacturing technique that makes it taste even better, the history of sketchy old school supplements like Hot Stuff and what was actually in them, old school protein shakes from the Weider era, and LMNT's new lemonade iced tea flavor. Then they coach live callers submitted through mplivecaller.com. Lees meer
No BS 6-Pack Formula: https://nobs6pack.com Code: 6PACK for 50% off. Updated two phase ab building system with new videos and demos .
Mind Pump Fitness Coaching: https://mindpumpfitnesscoaching.com
1.9 NASM CEUsSPONSORS
Legion (protein bars and supplements): https://buylegion.com/mindpump Code: MPB2G1 for buy 2 get 1 free.
Kion Aminos: https://getkion.com/mindpump
20% off automatically applied at checkout, no code needed.
LMNT (lemonade iced tea): https://drinklmnt.com/MindPump
Free 8-count sample pack with any purchase, no code needed. New lemonade iced tea flavor discussed on air — 50mg caffeine, no sugar.
Dose for Your Liver: https://dosedaily.co/MINDPUMP
Code: MINDPUMP for 25% off first month subscription. Clinically backed liquid liver supplement, zero sugar, zero calories.
LINKS
Submit a live caller question: https://mplivecaller.com
Mind Pump Store: https://mindpumpstore.com
Maps Fitness Products: https://mapsfitnessproducts.com
Instagram: @mindpumpmedia
3:08 - 7 best muscle building exercises you have never done
7:34 - The bent press — how Arthur Saxon pressed 370 pounds overhead with one arm
10:30 - The circus press — the one arm push press that builds shoulders fast
12:19 - Zottman …
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2888: The 6 Best Lifts for Athletic Fitness (That Actually Transfer to Real Life)
26 juni 2026 · 1 uur 11 min
In this episode the guys break down the six best lifts for athletic fitness — the movements that translate directly to real world performance, sport and everyday life. They cover lunges and sled work, the standing overhead press, trap bar deadlift, one arm rows with rotation and pull ups, hanging leg raises done correctly, and band and cable chops for rotational power. They also reminisce about their worst business failures — Sal's second studio location that cost him 75K to break the lease, Adam's mobile car detailing hustle, Justin's app build, and Doug's story of losing his entire Japan savings to a fraudulent investment group that got raided by the IRS mid-call. Then they answer questions from Instagram on Bulgarian split squat imbalances, swapping exercises in MAPS 15 Powerlift, which program fixes imbalances and unlocks squat depth, and how to pair sprint intervals with strength training. Lees meer
No BS 6-Pack Formula: https://nobs6pack.com
Code: 6PACK for 50% off. Full ab building system with two phase blueprints and video demos by Sal. $28.50 after discount.SPONSORS
Rho Nutrition (liposomal creatine, NAD+ and Glutathione): https://www.rhonutrition.com/discount/MINDPUMP
Code: MINDPUMP for 20% off everything. Liposomal creatine discussed on air as the fix for people who experience bloating from regular creatine.Paleo Valley (grass-fed fermented meat sticks): https://paleovalley.com/mindpump
15% off automatically applied at checkout, no code needed.Our Place (non-toxic cookware): https://fromourplace.com
Code: MINDPUMP for 10% off sitewide. Always Pan replaces eight pieces of cookware, forever chemical free, 100 day trial with free returns.LINKS
Mind Pump Store: https://mindpumpstore.com
Maps Fitness Products: https://mapsfitnessproducts.com
Instagram: @mindpumpmedia0:00 - Intro
2:28 - 6 best lifts for athletic fitness
3:25 - Lunges and sled work — triple extension, split stance and why sled is the most accessible power exercise
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2887: Why Nobody Has the Abs They Want (And It's Not Body Fat)
25 juni 2026 · 25 min
In this episode the guys break down how not to train your abs, covering the five biggest mistakes that keep people from ever seeing results from their core training. They cover why high reps are the wrong approach, how most people are using their hip flexors instead of their abs without realizing it, why short range of motion leaves gains on the table, why rest periods matter just as much for abs as any other muscle, and why avoiding obliques is one of the worst ideas in fitness. Sal shares how switching to resistance training for his abs within 60 days made them one of his best body parts. Lees meer
No BS 6-Pack Formula: https://nobs6pack.com
Code: 6PACK for 50% off. Full two phase ab building system with video demos by Sal. $28.50 after discount. 30 day money back guarantee.
SPONSORS
Super Patch: https://mindpump.superpatch.com
No code needed. Use the URL for $30 off. Drug free wearable neurotechnology patch backed by over a dozen peer reviewed studies. Supports sleep, focus, energy, mobility, recovery and stress management.
LINKS
Mind Pump Store: https://mindpumpstore.com
Maps Fitness Products: https://mapsfitnessproducts.com
Instagram: @mindpumpmedia
SPOTIFY TIMESTAMPS
0:00 - Intro
2:16 - How not to train your abs — the mistakes everyone makes
3:44 - Mistake #1: High reps — why this builds stamina not muscle
8:51 - Mistake #2: Flexing at the hips instead of the lumbar spine
14:28 - Mistake #3: Short range of motion and what a full range actually looks like
17:22 - Mistake #4: No rest between sets — why circuits kill your ab gains
19:38 - Mistake #5: Avoiding obliques — why this logic is completely backwards
22:57 - No BS 6-Pack Formula — the program designed to fix all of this
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2886: The 5 Steps to Becoming the Fittest You've Ever Been (For Life This Time)
24 juni 2026 · 1 uur 50 min
In this episode the guys break down the five steps to becoming the fittest you've ever been for life — not just for a season. They cover why fitness should improve your life rather than become your life, the importance of building strength for longevity, moving well and being able to play, and what realistic aesthetics look like for someone who actually has a life. Sal opens up about his own ongoing struggle with making fitness an idol, Adam talks about genuinely letting go of the all-or-nothing mentality, and Justin reflects on the identity shift from performance-based athlete to training for quality of life. They also get into the SpaceX IPO and the 4,000 overnight millionaires it will create, why politicians criticizing billionaires is frustrating, Olipop's origin story and 1.8 billion dollar valuation, the delta sleep inducing peptide Sal has been using, parasite infections being far more common than people think, and Adam shooting a squirrel that was eating his peaches. Then they coach live callers submitted through mplivecaller.com. Lees meer
No BS 6-Pack Formula: https://nobs6pack.com
Code: 6PACK for 50% off. Full ab building system, two phase workout blueprints, video demos by Sal and a healthy diet guide. $28.50 after discount.SPONSORS
Organifi: https://organifi.com/mindpump
Code: MINDPUMP for 20% off. Natural parasite cleanse combo (two bottles: one for the parasite, one to heal the gut). Discussed on air with Sal sharing his personal experience.Olipop: https://drinkolipop.com/mindpump
Buy any two cans of Olipop in store (any flavor, any retailer) and they will pay you back for one. New flavors: Blackberry Vanilla and Raspberry Sherbet.Zbiotics Pre-Alcohol Probiotic: https://zbiotics.com/MINDPUMP26
Code: MINDPUMP26 for 15% off first purchase (one-time or subscription, 3, 6 and 12-pack options).LINKS
Submit a live caller question: https://mplivecaller.com
Mind Pump Store: https://mindpumpstore.com
Maps Fitness Products: https://mapsfitnessproducts.com
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2885: How to Get Six-Pack Abs in 4–6 Weeks: Track Calories, Eat High Protein, and Strength Train Your Core
22 juni 2026 · 24 min
Get The No BS 6-Pack Formula: https://www.nobs6pack.com?htrafficsource=libsyn-organic&hcategory=MPSHOW&el=2885 Lees meer
This Episode discusses why visible six-pack abs are rare and emphasizes that abs are muscles that must be built while getting leaner through improved body composition, not just weight loss. It outlines a three-part approach: (1) track everything you eat and drink for seven days without changing habits to establish a true calorie baseline, then monitor waist or body-fat trends; (2) create a modest calorie deficit of about 500 calories, eat about 1 gram of protein per pound of target body weight, avoid heavily processed foods, and test removing bloat-triggering foods like gluten, dairy, eggs, or legumes; and (3) prioritize strength training over cardio to preserve muscle, and train abs with resistance, full range of motion, and moderate reps rather than high-rep endurance work. The episode also promotes the No BS Six-Pack Formula program and sponsor products.
This episode is brought to you by CRISP POWER
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00:00 Six Pack Reality Check
00:58 Build Abs Not Skinny
03:41 Track Calories Baseline
06:02 Avoid Tracking Mistakes
09:34 Cut Calories Add Protein
11:09 Beat Bloat Triggers
16:25 Strength Training Wins
18:16 Train Abs Like Muscle
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2884: These 5 Exercises Are Almost Never Done Right (And It's Hurting Your Progress)
20 juni 2026 · 1 uur 49 min
In this episode the guys break down five popular exercises that are almost always done wrong and sending people backward — jump boxes, hip abduction machines, circuits, renegade rows, and ultra high rep training. They also get into the science behind why ketone IQ works (mitochondrial efficiency, BDNF, and clean ATP production with no stimulants), Sal taking his wife to see the horror movie Obsession and deeply regretting it, the SpaceX IPO and the 4,000 new millionaires it will create overnight, 24 Hour Fitness removing basketball courts to add more weight room space, Jacob Collier and the guys' appreciation for elite musical talent, and Mind Pump offering 80% off select programs to high school coaches and teachers. Then they coach live callers submitted through mplivecaller.com. Lees meer
Mind Pump Fitness Coaching: [ https://mindpumpfitnesscoaching.com
1.9 NASM CEUs
MAPS Anabolic Relaunch: https://mapsanabolic.com
Code: ANABOLIC for 50% off through the end of the month. Includes updated female blueprints, masterclass videos and three days of live coaching with Cole.
High school coaches and teachers: Email ann@mindpumpmedia.com to receive 80% off six curated MAPS programs for your students. Be sure to send your request from your school email address to qualify.
SPONSORS
Ketone IQ: https://ketone.com/MINDPUMP
30% off subscription orders plus a free gift with your second shipment. Also available at Target stores nationwide.
Manukora Manuka Honey: https://manukora.com/MINDPUMP
Code: MINDPUMP for up to 31% off plus $25 in free gifts with the Starter Kit (MGO 850+ honey jar, 5 travel sticks, wooden spoon and guidebook).
LMNT (electrolytes): ttps://drinklmnt.com/MindPump
Free 8-count sample pack with any purchase. No-questions-asked refunds on all orders.
LINKS
Submit a live caller question: https://mplivecaller.com
Mind Pump Store: https://mindpumpstore.com
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Instagram: @mindpumpmedia
0:00 - Intro
2:32 - 5 …
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2883: The 5 Most Popular Workout Styles Ranked (Pros, Cons and Who Should Do Each)
19 juni 2026 · 1 uur 12 min
In this episode the guys break down the pros and cons of the five most popular workout styles right now, Pilates, yoga, bodybuilding, powerlifting, and hybrid training; covering what each one is actually good at, what it's not, and who should be doing each one. They also get into why meal prepping is one of the most underrated fat loss strategies, how Coca Cola literally had cocaine and caffeine in the original formula, the first ever online pizza order, and the guy who spent 10,000 Bitcoin on two Papa John's pizzas in 2010. Then they answer questions from Instagram on rest days and strength training, how new personal trainers should get their first clients, whether GLP-1 drugs actually cause more muscle loss than regular dieting, and how to balance eating the same meals consistently versus adding food variety outside of a prep. Lees meer
MAPS Anabolic Relaunch: https://mapsanabolic.com Code: ANABOLIC for 50% off through the end of the month. Includes updated female blueprints, masterclass videos and three days of live coaching.
SPONSORS
Vita Bella / MP Hormones: Go to https://mphormones.com and BOOK A COMPLIMENTARY 10 minute consultation with a membership specialist to find out if Vita Bella is right for you. Or use code mindpump365 to start your annual membership and get your free blood panel and Gift. Consultation: entry: https://meetings-na2.hubspot.com/alever/marketing-membership-consultation?uuid=ff3ae3e9-7828-4d4b-be06-7d8d68ba2929
Caldera Lab (Hydro Layer skincare): https://calderalab.com/mindpump Code: MINDPUMP20 for 20% off your first order. Visibly reduces lines and wrinkles, firms skin, minimizes pores, all-day hydration. Peptide growth factors plus a hydration matrix that holds 5,000x its weight in water.
Butcher Box: https://butcherbox.com/mindpump No code needed. Sign up now and choose your free for life offer plus $20 off. Choose from free sirloin tips for life, free chicken wings for life, or free ground beef for life.
LINKS
Mind Pump Store: [ https:/…
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2882: Hormones, Peptides & Body Transformation with Phil Vella CEO of Vita Bella Health
18 juni 2026 · 1 uur 15 min
In this episode Phil Vella, founder of Vita Bella, returns to break down the wild west of the gray market peptide industry. He shares new data showing 70 percent of research peptides now fail purity and contamination testing, why so many random people are running peptide side hustles out of their garages, and the real risks of injection site infections and improperly dosed products. They cover why hormone optimization should always come before peptides, the most popular peptides Vita Bella prescribes, the science behind PDE5 inhibitors for both performance and longevity, and the regulatory battle between big pharma and compounding pharmacies over GLP medications. Phil also opens up about a brutal stretch of his life that included losing his father, a double spinal fusion injury, and nine people from his childhood neighborhood dying by suicide within about a year, and how that period reshaped his understanding of money, purpose, and fatherhood. Lees meer
Vita Bella / MP Hormones: https://mphormones.com
Go to mphormones.com and BOOK A COMPLIMENTARY 10 minute consultation with a membership specialist to find out if Vita Bella is right for you. Or use code mindpump365 to start your annual membership and get your free blood panel and Gift.
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2881: The Right Way to Use a GLP Without Losing Muscle
17 juni 2026 · 2 uur 9 min
In this episode the guys break down the most effective GLP strategy for fat loss and muscle gain, covering how to start lifting before beginning a GLP, why minimal effective dose matters, keeping training volume low while on it, using essential amino acids to preserve muscle, replacing old eating behaviors with new ones, and how to scale down successfully. They also get into a probiotic study showing a 40 percent reduction in anxiety among menopausal women, Sal's appearance on Dr. Seeds' peptide podcast, a debate about SpaceX's trillion dollar valuation and what it means for AI infrastructure, AI getting measurably "dumber" after training on social media data, and a tangent on horror movies and low budget filmmaking economics. Then they coach live callers submitted through mplivecaller.com. Lees meer
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Instagram: @mindpumpmedia0:00 - Intro
3:13 - Most effective GLP strategy for fat loss and muscle gain
14:24 - Building a foundation before starting a GLP and why timing matters
20:28 - Minimal effective dose, training volume, and essential amino acids on a GLP
25:06 - Replacing old behaviors and scaling down off a GLP successfully
26:54 - Probiotic study links to a 40 percent reduction in anxiety in menopausal women
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2880: The Program That Built Mind Pump: 10 Years & 100,000 Transformations
15 juni 2026 · 34 min
Ten years ago, before there was a podcast, before there were millions of downloads, there was a workout program built in a gym by a few trainers who were obsessed with one question: why does almost everyone train wrong? That program was MAPS Anabolic—and a decade and 100,000-plus customers later, it's still the one the guys point to when someone asks where to start. Lees meer
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Timestamps:
00:00 Intro
02:23 Ten Years Later
13:07 Mind Pump Begins
19:06 Strength Changes Everything
19:59 Why Most Programs Fail
23:57 Heavy Lifting
26:17 Full Body and Trigger Sessions
29:43 Relaunch Details
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2879: How to Eat Carbs for Muscle Gains and Fat Loss (The Full Breakdown)
13 juni 2026 · 1 uur 52 min
In this episode the guys break down how to eat carbs for muscle gains and fat loss — why they're not essential but are beneficial, how to figure out if you do better higher carb or lower fat, timing carbs around workouts, choosing easy-digesting sources, and why drinking carbs is almost always a mistake. They also get into a deep dive on PDE5 inhibitors (Viagra/Cialis) and the emerging data showing 30–40% reduction in all-cause cardiovascular mortality, potential neuroprotective and anti-cancer effects, and why Sal thinks they'll be recommended to most men over 40 within a decade. Plus: side bends as a highly underrated QL exercise, the Guy Ritchie movie "In the Gray," Sal's son's gem hustle, Adam's commercial-grade mosquito killer, Google releasing 32 million lab-bred mosquitoes into California, pirates and their eye patches, cauliflower ear plastic surgery in Russia, and giant tree spiders in Malaysia. Then they coach live callers submitted through mplivecaller.com — Jesse from Florida on reverse dieting after a bad coach left her overtrained and underfed, Augie from Alabama on combining MAPS PPL with running for fall race prep, Kaylene from New York on sobriety from THC and getting comfortable bulking, and Vanessa from the UK on building her glutes while letting go of the step and scale obsession. Lees meer
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2878: Why You're Losing Muscle While Trying to Lose Fat (And How to Fix It)
12 juni 2026 · 1 uur 17 min
In this episode the guys break down the muscle paradox! Why people are losing muscle while trying to lose fat, why this crisis is being amplified by GLP-1 use, and the three things that cause it: inadequate protein, poor resistance training programming, and a cardio focus. They also get into the testosterone U-shape curve and how more isn't always better for libido, Sal's upcoming talk at the World Peptide Congress in Arizona, Adam's sauna routine and how it kept him from getting the norovirus that took down his whole family, the shriek bird that impales its prey on thorns, and polar bear fun facts nobody asked for. Then they answer questions submitted through Instagram, covering how to add cardio after years of strength training, what's actually happening in your body when you under-eat but still get stronger, physical standards for men and women in their late 30s and early 40s, and how to approach warm-up sets. Lees meer
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0:00 - Intro
2:59 - The muscle paradox — why you're losing muscle while trying to lose fat
8:21 - How GLP-1 and Retatrutide are amplifying the muscle loss crisis
17:27 - The 3 causes: inadequate protein, poor RT programming & cardio focus
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