1018: Using Wendler's 5:3:1 to Ramp Up to Working Weight, the Proper Way to Bulk, the Pros & Cons of Going Barefoot & MORE
Mind Pump: Raw Fitness Truth
Sal Di Stefano, Adam Schafer, Justin Andrews, Doug Egge
4.8 • 12.6K Ratings
🗓️ 26 April 2019
⏱️ 83 minutes
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Summary
In this episode of Quah, sponsored by MAPS Fitness Products (www.mapsfitnessproducts.com), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about warming up and working up to working weight, the pros and cons of going barefoot, the surplus/deficit protocol for bulking and the four most famous people they would want on the podcast.
- Are film ratings more accurate today?? (4:59)
- Four Sigmatic had Adam at chocolate. His new favorite item from their product line. (7:24)
- The Rolex of blue-blocking glasses: Felix Gray having a special sale! The important role sleep plays in fat loss. (9:48)
- Nostalgia at its finest: Yes, there is still one Blockbuster left! (16:34)
- Is Luminary, the latest "Netflix for podcasts," worth it? (19:18)
- MMA fighter Joyce Vieira beats up man accused of sexual harassment during beach photoshoot. (32:21)
- Dr. Integrity is at it again…The dangers of health/fitness professionals promoting the wrong things for clicks and self-promotion. (36:52)
- Larry Wheels latest extreme strength feat. (41:45)
- Harvard professor predicts half of U.S. colleges will soon be bankrupt. Will the model change during our lifetime? (46:10)
- #Quah question #1 – When warming up and working up to your working weight, do you go by percentages or just intuitively? My buddy is doing Wendler’s 5:3:1 and working off straight percentages. Is that ideal for getting the maximum effect at higher weights without burning yourself out on the way up? (50:31)
- #Quah question #2 – What are the pros and cons of going barefoot? What are your opinions on barefoot shoes for everyday wear? (1:00:03)
- #Quah question #3 – I hear you guys talk about bulking and recommending doing 3-4 weeks in a caloric surplus, followed by a week or so in a caloric deficit. Could you explain why you recommend this strategy and how to implement it? (1:09:35)
- #Quah question #4 – What are the four most famous people you guys would want to have on the podcast? (1:16:23)
People Mentioned
- Jordan Harbinger (@jordanharbinger) Instagram
- Ben Shapiro (@officialbenshapiro) Instagram
- Steven Crowder (@louderwithcrowder) Instagram
- Dr. Jacob Wilson (@themusclephd) Instagram
- Jim Stoppani, PhD (@jimstoppani) Instagram
- Layne Norton, PhD (@biolayne) Instagram
- Larry (@larrywheels) Instagram
- Bradley Martyn (@bradleymartyn) Instagram
- Bradly Castleberry (@bradcastleberry) Instagram
- Jon Call (@jujimufu) Instagram
- Dr. Jordan Shallow D.C (@the_muscle_doc) Instagram
- Dr. Ben Pollack (@phdeadlift) Instagram
- Dr. Justin Brink (@premiere_spine_sport) Instagram
- Jordan Peterson (@jordan.b.peterson) Instagram
- Dwayne Johnson (@therock) Instagram
- Will Smith (@willsmith) Instagram
- Bill Burr (@wilfredburr) Instagram
- David Chappelle (@DaveChappelle) | Twitter
- Arnold (@Schwarzenegger) · Twitter
Related Links/Products Mentioned
- Special Promotion: MAPS P.E.D. $60 off until Sunday, April 28th at midnight **Code “PED60” at checkout**
- April Promotion: MAPS Split ½ off!! Code “SPLIT50” at checkout
- Mind Pump Live Events
- Four Sigmatic
- Felix Gray
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- There's only one Blockbuster left on the planet - CNN - CNN.com
- Luminary has launched. Is the latest “Netflix for podcasts” worth it?
- MMA fighter Joyce Vieira beats up man accused of sexual harassment during beach photoshoot
- To Carb or Not To Carb?
- Larry Wheels benching 245LBS x3 EACH HAND!
- Harvard professor predicts half of U.S. colleges will soon be bankrupt
- Born to Run: A Hidden Tribe, Superathletes, and the Greatest Race the World Has Never Seen - Book by Christopher McDougall
- Mind Pump Free Resources
Transcript
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| 0:00.0 | If you want to pump your body and expand your mind, there's only one place to go. |
| 0:05.9 | Mite, ob-mite, ob-with your hosts. |
| 0:09.0 | Salda Stefano, Adam Schaefer, and Justin Andrews. |
| 0:13.3 | In this episode of Mind Pomp! |
| 0:15.9 | For the first 45 minutes, we do our introductory fun time conversation. |
| 0:20.8 | That's before we get into the fitness part of this episode. |
| 0:24.4 | Here's what we talked about in the intro. |
| 0:27.0 | First off, Adam is really enjoying the flavor of the four-sigmatic coffee. |
| 0:32.7 | They got me. |
| 0:33.4 | He got me. |
| 0:34.4 | He froze over. |
| 0:35.4 | They got him. |
| 0:36.4 | It tastes good, but here's what's good about it. |
| 0:37.9 | There's some caffeine in there and some chaga. |
| 0:40.7 | So you get that smooth energy buzz to give you the focus you need throughout the day. |
| 0:45.0 | Anyway, four-sigmatic, one of the companies that we work with. |
| 0:47.8 | We love them. |
| 0:48.9 | If you go to four-sigmatic. |
| 0:50.5 | That's fo-ur-s-i-g-m-a-t-i-c.com. |
| 0:55.0 | First-s |
| 0:55.0 | slash mind pump and use the code Mind Pump at checkout. |
| 0:58.2 | You get a massive discount. |
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