Mind Pump: Raw Fitness Truth

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By: Sal Di Stefano, Adam Schafer, Justin Andrews, Doug Egge

MindPump exposes the RAW TRUTH about health, fitness, nutrition and more... Hosts Sal Di Stefano, Adam Schafer & Justin Andrews pull back the curtain on the mythology, snake oil and pseudo-science that pervades the fitness industry and present science-backed solutions that result in increased muscular development and performance while simultaneously emphasizing health. No fitness institution or fitness "truth" is safe from their quick wit and over 40 years of combined experience in the fitness industry. Produced by Doug Egge. Find Mind Pump and the Mind Pump hosts on Instragram @mindpumpmedia, @mindpumpsal, @mindpumpadam, @mindpumpjustin & @mindpumpdoug and at mindpumppodcast.com. Get expertly programmed Mind...

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2974: How to Get Strong as Fast as Possible
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Today at 12:00 AM

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In this episode the guys break down exactly how to get strong as fast as possible β€” why strength is one of the best investments you can make in your health and longevity, why lifting heavy is non-negotiable, why stopping short of failure is the key to sustainable progress, why fewer exercises done with more sets beats the other way ar...


2973: Full Body vs Split, Low Reps vs High Reps and Every Other Fitness Debate Settled
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Yesterday at 12:00 AM

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In this episode the guys break down the classic fitness this-or-that debates β€” cardio before or after lifting for fat loss, fasted vs non-fasted training, small vs big meals, low rep vs high rep, fast reps vs slow reps, and full body vs split programs. They also get into Paleovalley's new pumpkin bone broth, Crocs and the ongoing footwear debate, wh...


2972: The Lonely Chapter β€” Why Growing Up Feels So Isolating (And Why It Should)
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Last Thursday at 12:00 AM

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In this episode the guys sit down with Michael Smoak β€” public speaker, podcaster and host of the fastest growing podcast in wellness, The Higher Up Podcast β€” for a deeply personal and wide-ranging conversation. Michael shares the full origin story: being called overweight by his best friend at 20, losing 60 pounds in ten months listening to Mind Pump, spend...


2971: AI Workout Programs and GLP-1 Are Changing the World β€” Here Is What to Watch Out For
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Last Wednesday at 12:00 AM

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In this episode the guys break down how AI workout programs and GLP-1 use are changing the fitness world β€” and where the risks lie. They cover why AI can give you a better workout program than a magazine but will never be able to coach you the way a human can, why real coaching is about relationship, bo...


2970: Best Supersets for Every Muscle Group | Chest Back Shoulders Legs Arms and Core
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Last Monday at 12:00 AM

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In this episode the guys break down the best supersets for every muscle group. They cover what a superset actually is, the three types (isolation to compound, compound to isolation, and heavy to explosive using post-activation potentiation), and then go through their personal favorites for chest, back, shoulders, glutes, quads, hamstrings, triceps, biceps, calves and core. Highlights include Sal's d...


2969: Is TRT Right for You | The Real Conversation Nobody Is Having About Hormone Therapy
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10/17/2026

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In this episode the guys break down everything about TRT β€” who it is for, who it is not for, and how to use it correctly. They cover the consistent decades-long decline in testosterone levels in men, why TRT is not a miracle cure-all if your lifestyle is poor, why the best clinics require patients to exercise and watch their di...


2968: Why Eating Six Times a Day Works (Even Though Studies Say It Shouldn't)
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10/16/2026

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In this episode the guys break down why the science got it wrong on small frequent meals β€” they actually do work for fat loss, just not for the reasons bodybuilders claimed. The thermic effect argument is false, but the behavioral reasons are real: smaller meals keep cravings from getting out of control, they force meal prep which increases consistency, yo...


2967: Dr. Mike Israetel on His Dissertation Controversy β€” Here Is What Actually Happened
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10/15/2026

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Dr. Mike Israetel β€” co-founder of RP Strength, sport science PhD and competitive bodybuilder β€” joins the guys in person for a wide-ranging conversation that covers everything from vanity and body image to AI, GLP-1, UFOs and the future of humanity. Mike shares the thesis of his new book on vanity β€” that caring about your appearance is not inherently bad, that most pe...


2966: Harder Is Not Better β€” The Fitness Advice That Is Destroying Your Progress
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10/14/2026

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In this episode the guys break down the worst fitness lies that are quietly holding people back β€” harder is not always better and sometimes kills your progress, more is not better when the stress bucket is already full, walking absolutely counts and dramatically improves longevity at 8 to 10,000 steps a day, soreness does not mean your workout was effective and th...


2965: Should You Work Out Every Day? | Why 7 Days a Week Is Hurting Your Results
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10/12/2026

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In this episode the guys break down why working out seven days a week is counterproductive for almost everyone. They cover the critical difference between a workout (aiming for a specific adaptation like strength, stamina or mobility) and activity (simply moving), why workouts are a physical stress on the body with a limited capacity, why recovery and adaptation are t...


2964: Why You're Still Fat Even Though You Work Out (The Honest Answer)
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10/10/2026

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In this episode the guys break down why you are still carrying body fat even though you work out consistently β€” eating out regularly adds 1,200 to 1,400 hidden calories per meal, processed foods are engineered to make you eat 600 more calories before feeling satisfied, not prioritizing protein leaves you naturally hungrier all day, eating while distracted adds 10 to 15% more calories per me...


2963: Online Coach Red Flags | Most Online Coaches Are Using AI to Reply to You and Not Telling You
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10/09/2026

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In this episode the guys break down the red flags to watch for when hiring an online fitness coach. They cover why 100+ clients per coach is a massive red flag, why you need to ask specifically how AI is being used (most coaching software now auto-responds to clients with AI without disclosing it), how often you will actually be in contact with...


2962: The Best Kind Of Workout Programming For You Specifically !
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10/08/2026


2961: 5 Things Research Gets Wrong About Building Muscle
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10/07/2026

MAPS Abs and Butt: https://mapsabsandbutt.com

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In this episode the guys break down five common hypertrophy study findings that do not hold up in the real world β€” why 15-20 sets per body part per week works in 8-12 week studies but burns out real people within months, why light weight and heavy weight producing the same results ignores how fatigue affects the big compound lifts, why training cl...


2960: How Three Personal Trainers Built the Most Downloaded Fitness Podcast in History β€” The Origin Story
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10/05/2026

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In this episode the guys sit down and tell the full origin story of how they each got into fitness and the personal training industry. Sal shares starting at 13 with plastic sand-filled dumbbells, spotting his dad benching 300 pounds, getting his first job at 24 Hour Fitness at 18 with zero certification, and selling $6,000 of personal training on his first day without knowing what it cost. Adam shares falling into fitness accidentally, the moment mon...


2959: The Secrets for Training in a Calorie Deficit (Most People Get This Completely Wrong)
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10/03/2026

MAPS Abs and Butt: https://mapsabsandbutt.com

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In this episode the guys break down the secrets for training in a calorie deficit β€” why bodyweight lifts are psychologically and physically the best choice when cutting, what it actually feels like to train depleted and why anticipating it helps you push through, why low reps beat high reps in a deficit because they preserve muscle with far less stress on th...


2958: The Best Cardio for Fat Loss Endurance and Athleticism (They Are All Different)
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10/02/2026

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Code: LAUNCH for 40% off. Includes Butt Building Diet Guide, Women's Supplement Guide, at-home dumbbell version and a free second program at checkout (Muscle Mommy or Muscle Mommy 15).

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In this episode the guys break down the best forms of cardio for fat loss, endurance and athleticism. They cover why walking is the best cardio for fat loss, why steady state is best for building endurance, why HIIT develops the kind of explosive stamina that sports actually require, and why playing a sport or just going out and h...


2957: Cardio Rebranded | Why Every New Fitness Trend Is Just the Same Old Cardio
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10/01/2026

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Code: LAUNCH for 40% off. Includes Butt Building Diet Guide, Women's Supplement Guide, at-home dumbbell version and a free second program at checkout (Muscle Mommy or Muscle Mommy 15).

In this episode the guys break down how cardio keeps getting rebranded with new names and logos while staying the same activity underneath. They cover cozy cardio, Japanese walking, the 666 walk, the 3-2-8 method, the fart walk, retro walking, zone two, rucking, High Rocks, Orange Theory and F45, the hot girl walk and the 8000 steps data β€” explaining what each one is, wh...


2956: Is It Normal to Feel Hungry When Dieting | Why Hunger Is Actually a Good Sign
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09/30/2026

MAPS Abs and Butt: https://mapsabsandbutt.com

Code: LAUNCH for 40% off. Includes Butt Building Diet Guide, Women's Supplement Guide, at-home dumbbell version and a free second program at checkout (Muscle Mommy or Muscle Mommy 15).

In this episode the guys break down five fat loss diet myths β€” why feeling hungry during a cut is normal and expected (and why reframing it is the key), why no food actually burns body fat, why a calorie is not just a calorie when it comes to behavior and palatability, why neither carbs nor fat are the enemy, an...


2955: Training Glutes and Abs From Home (No Gym Required)
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09/28/2026

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If your goal is a stronger, rounder butt and visible abs, this episode gives you the programming logic, the exercise selection, the rep ranges, the rest periods, and the mindset shift you need to actually make it happen.

In this episode:

β€’ Rest periods are what make strength training strength training: resting two to four minutes between hard sets trains the energy system tied to muscle growth, while cutting rest short shifts you into aerobic, stamina-based work that does NOT build the bu...


2954: How to Lose Fat Without Losing Muscle (The Exact Strategy)
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09/26/2026

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Code: LAUNCH for 40% off. Includes Butt Building Diet Guide, Women's Supplement Guide, at-home dumbbell version and a free second program at checkout (Muscle Mommy or Muscle Mommy 15).

In this episode the guys break down how to cut fat and keep muscle β€” covering why you need to be in a good metabolic position before you start cutting, why letting food create the deficit beats trying to burn calories through exercise, why cutting volume during a cut is counterintuitive but essential, and why increasing low-stress activity like walking is...


2953: 7 Easy Food Swaps That Lower Your Calories Without Changing How Much You Eat
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09/25/2026

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Code: LAUNCH for 40% off. Includes Butt Building Diet Guide, Women's Supplement Guide, at-home dumbbell version and a free second program at checkout (Muscle Mommy or Muscle Mommy 15).

In this episode the guys break down seven easy food swaps that lower calories, bump protein and still taste great β€” protein snacks over carb snacks (Crisp Power honey mustard), high-protein Greek yogurt desserts with cocoa whip and berries, shelled nuts instead of pre-shelled roasted ones, grass-fed beef over grain-fed (200-calorie difference in a 12oz ribeye), two lettuce-wrapped burgers instead of a bu...


2952: Dr. Cabral Reveals the 7 Blood Markers That Predict Heart Disease Better Than Cholesterol
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09/24/2026

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Code: LAUNCH for 40% off. Includes Butt Building Diet Guide, Women's Supplement Guide, at-home dumbbell version and a free second program at checkout (Muscle Mommy or Muscle Mommy 15).

Dr. Stephen Cabral returns to break down the seven blood markers that predict heart disease better than cholesterol. He explains what each one means, what optimal ranges look like versus what standard lab ranges say, and how to improve each one through diet, exercise and targeted supplementation. He then reveals the guys' individual omega-6 to omega-3 inflammation test results live on...


2951: Slow Reps vs. Fast Reps β€” What the Data Actually Says (The Answer Has Nuance)
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09/23/2026

MAPS Abs and Butt: https://mapsabsandbutt.com

Code: LAUNCH for 40% off. Includes Butt Building Diet Guide, Women's Supplement Guide, at-home dumbbell version and a free second program at checkout (Muscle Mommy or Muscle Mommy 15).

In this episode the guys break down rep speed β€” slow reps, fast reps and pause reps β€” and what the data actually says. They cover why saying it doesn't matter for hypertrophy misses the nuance completely, why injury risk alone makes rep speed matter enormously, why slow reps are essential for mind muscle connection and targeted esthetics, when moving fast matt...


2950: How to Lose Belly Fat (Why Eating Less Isn't Working)
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09/21/2026

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Timestamps:

0:26 New Program Announcement: MAPS Abs and Butt

1:00 The Sleep and Belly Fat Study

1:37 Two Types of People Stuck in This Cycle

3:23 Why Waist Trainers and Ab Circuits Backfire

5:40 The Law of Thermodynamics

7:26 Stress, Cortisol, and Fat Storage Explained

8:07 The Truth About Lean and Toned

11:00 Spot Reduction Is a Myth, Spot Building Is Real

12:16 The Exact Order of Operations to Lose Belly Fat

15:07 How to Actually Trai...


2949: Why Eating Less and Training More Is the Reason You Are Not Losing Fat
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09/19/2026

MAPS Abs and Butt: https://mapsabsandbutt.com

Code: LAUNCH for 40% off. Includes Butt Building Diet Guide, Women's Supplement Guide, at-home dumbbell version and a free second program at checkout (Muscle Mommy or Muscle Mommy 15).

In this episode the guys break down how to eat more to lose fat β€” why the body goes into a protective mode when you overtrain and under-eat, why strength is the best metric to track during this process, how to dial in protein at 1g per pound of target body weight, why a 2 to 1 carb to protein ratio fuels muscle and pe...


2948: The Type of Exercise That Will Get You Past Sticking Points & Why This Beats Every Other Form of Exercise
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09/18/2026

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Code: LAUNCH for 40% off. Includes Butt Building Diet Guide, Women's Supplement Guide, at-home dumbbell version and a free second program at checkout (Muscle Mommy or Muscle Mommy 15).

In this episode the guys break down why everyone should be using isometrics β€” covering the three types (yielding, overcoming and intra-rep), why they lower blood pressure better than any other form of exercise including medication, how they build strength specifically at the angle you train, how they reduce pain by up to 45% after just one rep, and why tendons strengthen faster wi...


2947: How to Build Glutes | Hip Thrust vs Squats What Bret Contreras Says Actually Works
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09/17/2026

MAPS Abs and Butt: https://mapsabsandbutt.com

Code: LAUNCH for 40% off. Includes Butt Building Diet Guide, Women's Supplement Guide, at-home dumbbell version and a free second program at checkout (Muscle Mommy or Muscle Mommy 15).

Bret Contreras β€” the man who invented the barbell hip thrust β€” joins the guys to talk glute building, training longevity and why genetics matter more than most trainers will admit. They also get into his rotating periodization system, the new research on upper vs. lower glute targeting, and why hip thrust beats squats for most people. Plus Bret opens up about being sing...


2946: 5 Things Bodybuilders Figured Out Before Everyone Else (That Everyone Should Know)
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09/16/2026

MAPS Abs and Butt: https://mapsabsandbutt.com

Code: LAUNCH for 40% off. Includes Butt Building Diet Guide, Women's Supplement Guide, at-home dumbbell version and a free second program at checkout (Muscle Mommy or Muscle Mommy 15).

In this episode the guys break down 5 lessons from bodybuilders that everyone should learn β€” mind muscle connection and why feeling the target muscle is a learnable skill that changes everything, the pump as a signal for hydration, recovery and muscle connection rather than just an ego boost, Lee Haney's principle of stimulate don't annihilate and why bodybuilders pioneered recovery science, why pr...


2945: How to Actually Build Your Glutes: The Exact Diet and Training Blueprint
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09/14/2026

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You want round, full glutes and a tight waist. So why is what you're currently doing making neither happen? In this episode of Mind Pump Show, Sal, Adam, and Justin tear apart the most common mistakes women make when trying to build their glutes, starting with...


2944: Low Reps vs. High Reps β€” Which Actually Builds More Muscle? (The Answer Surprised Us)
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09/12/2026

MAPS Abs and Butt: https://mapsabsandbutt.com

Code: LAUNCH for 40% off. Includes Butt Building Diet Guide, Women's Supplement Guide, at-home dumbbell version and a free second program at checkout (Muscle Mommy or Muscle Mommy 15).

In this episode the guys break down the low reps vs. high reps debate β€” covering why both build muscle equally when intensity is matched, why low reps build maximal strength better and high reps build strength endurance, why low reps are easier to recover from, and why doing both in phases produces the best long term results. They also ge...


2943: Your Bulk Is Not Working! Here Are the 5 Signs You Are Doing It Wrong
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09/11/2026

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Code: LAUNCH for 40% off. Includes Butt Building Diet Guide, Women's Supplement Guide, at-home dumbbell version and a free second program at checkout (Muscle Mommy or Muscle Mommy 15).

In this episode the guys break down the signs that your bulk or reverse diet is not working β€” losing weight on the scale, still feeling hungry, strength not going up, energy not improving, and sleep not getting better. They cover why strength is the single best metric to track during a bulk, why under eating during a supposed surplus leads to binge...


2942: You Cannot Shrink Yourself Into a Better Body
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09/10/2026

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You cannot shrink yourself into a better body. You have to build it first, then reveal it. That's the whole thesis of this Mind Pump Show episode, and the guys spend every minute proving it with real client stories, hard science, and the kind of blunt coaching most trainers are too scared to deliver.

The Guys break down exactly why starting...


2941: Are Artificial Sweeteners Bad for You | The Real Problem Nobody Talks About
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09/09/2026

MAPS Abs and Butt: https://mapsabsandbutt.com

Code: LAUNCH for 40% off. Includes Butt Building Diet Guide, Women's Supplement Guide, at-home dumbbell version and a free second program at checkout (Muscle Mommy or Muscle Mommy 15).

In this episode the guys break down the real dangers of artificial sweeteners β€” why they are unlikely to be physically dangerous despite all the scaremongering, why they simply do not work for weight loss in real life outside of controlled settings, how they change your perception of palatability so that water and whole foods start to taste bland, and wh...


2940: The Real Reason Your Butt Won't Grow (It Is Not Your Genetics)
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09/07/2026

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Code: LAUNCH for 40% off. Includes Butt Building Diet Guide, Women's Supplement Guide, at-home dumbbell version, and a free second program at checkout (Muscle Mommy or Muscle Mommy 15).

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In this episode the guys break down the real reason most women never build the butt they want β€” and it has nothing to do with effort or genetics. They cover why you cannot shrink your way to a bigger butt, why high rep burn workouts and kickbacks produce almost no results, why the exercises that feel the best in you...


2939: This Forgotten Exercise Builds Your Back, Bulletproofs Your Shoulders and Boosts Your Bench
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09/05/2026

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Code: LAUNCH for 40% off. Includes Butt Building Diet Guide, Women's Supplement Guide, at-home dumbbell version, and a free second program at checkout (Muscle Mommy or Muscle Mommy 15).

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In this episode the guys break down why the cross-bench dumbbell pullover is one of the most forgotten and underrated exercises in the gym β€” covering how it trains a fundamental human movement pattern tied to throwing mechanics, why it fixes shoulder problems that nothing else touches, how it builds like a compound lift despite being an isolation movement, its uni...


2938: The Right (and Wrong) Reasons to Fast. Most People Are Doing It for the Wrong One
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09/04/2026

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Code: LAUNCH for 40% off. Includes Butt Building Diet Guide, Women's Supplement Guide, at-home dumbbell version, and a free second program at checkout (Muscle Mommy or Muscle Mommy 15).

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In this episode the guys break down the right and wrong reasons to use fasting β€” not for body composition, not for anyone with a history of restricting, but specifically for spiritual purposes, breaking food attachment, gut health issues, autoimmune conditions like psoriasis and rheumatoid arthritis, and before or during chemotherapy. They also cover a detailed breakdown of grass-fed vs. gra...


2937: The Best Workout Program To Grow Your Butt & Reveal Your Abs
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09/03/2026

MAPS Abs & Butt: ⁠https://mapsabsandbutt.com⁠

Abs and glutes. The two most requested body parts, the two most commonly undertrained. In this episode, Sal, Adam, and Justin break down the brand new MAPS Abs and Butt program and talk about WHY so many people fail to develop these areas, even when they're putting in the work. The answer isn't what most people think, and the guys are blunt about it.

If you've been frustrated by a flat butt or abs that won't show no matter how hard you train, this is the...


2936: If You Love Working Out, You Probably Need to Hear This
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09/02/2026

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Buy one get one free β€” mix and match any of the top 10 most popular programs (Anabolic, Aesthetic, Performance, 15 Minutes, Anywhere, Symmetry, Starter, Muscle Mommy, Powerlift, 40+).

In this episode the guys break down 5 signs that fitness fanatics specifically need to eat more and move less β€” feeling chronically worn out, sacrificing more important things for workouts and diet, staying super lean all the time with no flexibility, not improving any objective performance metric in a long time, and workouts no longer being joyful. They also get into Adam's new solo cook...


2935: Build A Brain That AI Can't Replace with Jim Kwik
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08/31/2026

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AI can synthesize, process, and generate faster than any human alive. But here's what it cannot do: think for YOU. Jim Kwik is back on Mind Pump, and he makes the case that your natural human intelligence is more valuable right now than it has ever been, precisely because most people are handing it over without a fight. Cognitive offloading, digital distraction, identity collapse as careers get automated, the risks are...