1763: The Benefits of Front Squats Vs. Back Squats, the Importance of Practicing Lifts, Adding Creatine to Protein Shakes & More
Mind Pump: Raw Fitness Truth
Sal Di Stefano, Adam Schafer, Justin Andrews, Doug Egge
4.8 • 12.6K Ratings
🗓️ 4 March 2022
⏱️ 66 minutes
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Summary
In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about why MAPS Prime and Prime Pro are recommended as the best programs for trainers working with clients, the benefits of doing front squats vs back squats, the difference between doing a lift and actually practicing a lift, and whether you can drink a protein shake and creatine together.
- Mind Pump Fit Tip: One of the BEST ways to exercise for longevity is to lift weights! (3:33)
- How Aurelius is turning out to be a little tyrant, having a dark sense of humor, and being careful what you say around your kids. (16:43)
- The fun of being cynical watching reality TV. (22:35)
- Sal’s latest stack from MP Hormones. (30:51)
- The fun of combining Organifi’s Red Juice with caffeine. (37:20)
- Shop Public Goods for your pets too! (39:32)
- #Quah question #1 - Why do you recommend MAPS Prime and Prime Pro as the best programs for trainers working with clients? (43:26)
- #Quah question #2 - What are the benefits of doing front squats vs back squats? (52:40)
- #Quah question #3 - What is the difference between doing a lift and actually practicing a lift? (56:21)
- #Quah question #4 - Can you drink protein shakes and creatine together after training? Or should they be taken at different times of the day? (1:02:02)
Related Links/Products Mentioned
- March Promotion: Limited Time Power Bundle! MAPS Strong and MAPS Powerlift for the low price of $79.99
- Does Strength-Promoting Exercise Confer Unique Health Benefits? A Pooled Analysis of Data on 11 Population Cohorts With All-Cause, Cancer, and Cardiovascular Mortality Endpoints
- The Resistance Training Revolution – Book by Sal Di Stefano
- Watch Love Is Blind | Netflix Official Site
- 1883 - Yellowstone Prequel
- MP Hormones
- NAD+ Intramuscular or Subcutaneous Injections
- Life Force by Tony Robbins
- Visit Organifi for the exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Promo code “MINDPUMP” at checkout**
- Visit Public Goods for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Receive $15 off your first Public Goods order with NO MINIMUM purchase**
- Visit PRx Performance for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners!
- Prime Bundle | MAPS Fitness Products
- Why All Personal Trainers Need to Understand Mobility and Correctional Exercises – Mind Pump Blog
- MAPS Prime Webinar
- MAPS Prime Pro Webinar
- BEST Front Squat Regression & Mobility Tips (START HERE) - Mind Pump TV
- Stop Working Out And Start Practicing – Mind Pump Blog
- Creatine — Health Benefits, Dosage, Side Effects | Examine.com
- Visit Drink LMNT for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners!
- Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube
- Mind Pump Free Resources
People Mentioned
- Tony Robbins (@tonyrobbins) Instagram
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. |
| 0:06.0 | MIND, MIND, MIND, MIND, MIND, MIND, with your hosts. |
| 0:09.0 | Salda Stefano, Adam Schaefer, and Justin Andrews. |
| 0:13.0 | You just found the world's number one fitness health and entertainment podcast. |
| 0:17.0 | This is Mind Pump, right? In today's episode, we answered some fitness and health questions that were asked by our audience. |
| 0:23.0 | But the way we opened the episodes with an intro portion, today's intro was 38 minutes long. |
| 0:27.0 | This is where we talked about current events and studies. We brought up some of our sponsors. |
| 0:31.0 | After the 38 minute intro, we got to the question. So here's what went down in today's podcast. |
| 0:36.0 | We opened up by talking about how resistance training, strength training, or lifting weights, is phenomenal for longevity. |
| 0:43.0 | Some studies are now proving that. Then I talked about how my baby son, I put him in time out, doesn't work. |
| 0:49.0 | He thinks it's hilarious and actually challenges me. Then we talked about reality TV. |
| 0:54.0 | How much we like to make fun of it. I talked about using NAD sub Q injections from MPHormones.com. |
| 1:02.0 | MPHormones.com, if you go there, you can set up an appointment, get your hormones tested, and see if peptides or testosterone replacement therapy can be for you. |
| 1:12.0 | It can be a game changer for a lot of people. Then I talked about how using organized red juice with caffeine is basically liquid fire. |
| 1:21.0 | You want to talk about energy and motivation for your workouts. Try the combination. |
| 1:27.0 | Organifi makes plant-based supplements. They're good for performance and health. |
| 1:31.0 | The red juice is a stimulating drink. Take that before your workouts. |
| 1:36.0 | Go check them out. Head over to mindpumppartners.com. Click on Organifi. Use the code MindPump for 20% off. |
| 1:43.0 | We talked about another company with public goods. They provide you with household goods, including things to take care of your pets, like dog shampoos and dog foods, but much more. |
| 1:54.0 | Little to no chemicals. The packaging is climate friendly, good for the earth, and the prices are exceptional. Go check them out. If you do and use our code, you'll get $15 off your first purchase or $15 for free. |
| 2:09.0 | Go to mindpumppartners.com. Click on Public Goods. Use the code MindPump. |
| 2:14.0 | Then we got to the question. Here's the first one. This person wants to know about Prime and Prime Pro. Why do we think all trainers need to have those programs? |
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