1808: How to Build Bigger Arms, the Truth About Muscle Confusion, the Correct Way to Train to Failure & More
Mind Pump: Raw Fitness Truth
Sal Di Stefano, Adam Schafer, Justin Andrews, Doug Egge
4.8 • 12.6K Ratings
🗓️ 6 May 2022
⏱️ 87 minutes
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Summary
In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about growing stubborn biceps, whether changing phases is effective because of "muscle confusion," if it is ok to train to failure if only focusing on a muscle group once a week, and whether bodybuilding is healthy.
- Mind Pump Fit Tip: Here's a simple tip that will get you leaner and healthier. EAT PROTEIN FIRST! (2:29)
- Crypto ads are EVERYWHERE! (9:18)
- People are the currency. (13:21)
- Why the Supreme Court leak is very scary. (17:28)
- Should there be warning labels on sugary drinks? (23:44)
- Caldera Labs is clinically proven to work on ALL skin types! (31:51)
- Dad life updates with Adam, Justin, and Sal. (38:26)
- Vuori is your Mother's Day one-stop shop. (41:42)
- Will movie theaters ever go away? (45:54)
- #Quah question #1 - Incredibly stubborn bicep and tricep growth despite all other muscle groups improving. Should I target volume or intensity, and are giant sets counterproductive or overworking? (58:42)
- #Quah question #2 - Does the effectiveness of changing phases for hypotrophy say anything about the truth behind "muscle confusion?" (1:07:10)
- #Quah question #3 - Is it ok to train to failure if I'm only focusing on a muscle group once a week? (1:15:08)
- #Quah question #4 - Is bodybuilding healthy? (1:21:10)
Related Links/Products Mentioned
- Visit Caldera Lab for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Code MINDPUMP at checkout**
- Visit Vuori Clothing for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners!
- May Promotion: MAPS Starter Bundle and MAPS Spilt 50% off! **Promo code MAYSPECIAL at checkout**
- Visit NutriSense for the exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Promo code "MINDPUMP" at checkout**
- Why do we Need Protein? - Mind Pump Blog
- Crypto Advertisements Are Everywhere: The Consumer Isn't A Moron
- Warren Buffet Just Took Another Shot at Bitcoin. What Does He Know That You Don't?
- Researchers find Amazon uses Alexa voice data to target you with ads
- YouTube Algorithms Don't Turn Unsuspecting Masses Into Extremists, New Study Suggests
- Supreme Court says leaked abortion draft is authentic; Roberts orders investigation into leak
- Warning Labels on Sugary Drinks: Do They Work?
- Visit Oli Pop for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Promo code MINDPUMP at checkout for 15% off your first order**
- Caldera Lab clinical trial
- Preference for watching a movie for the first time at a theater instead of via a streaming service in the United States from November 2018 to June 2020
- Visit MASSZYMES by biOptimizers for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Promo code MINDPUMP10 at checkout**
- Mind Pump #1417: How To Get Stubborn Arms To Grow
- Mind Pump #1745: How To Pack On Muscle To Your Lagging/Stubborn Body Parts
- How Phasing Your Workouts Leads to Consistent Plateau Free Workouts – Mind Pump Blog
- 3 Tips for Better Muscle Growth – Mind Pump Blog
- Mind Pump #1542: How Bodybuilders Ruined Weight Lifting For Everyone
- Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube
- Mind Pump Free Resources
People Mentioned
- Jeremy L. Buendia (@jeremy_buendia) Instagram
- Chris Bumstead (@cbum) 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. |
| 0:18.0 | Alright, in today's episode, we answer listeners' questions. |
| 0:21.0 | After a 54-minute introductory conversation where we discuss fitness, our lives, |
| 0:26.0 | current events, studies, and more. By the way, if you want to ask a question that we can answer on this episode, |
| 0:32.0 | go to Instagram, app Mind Pump Media, each Sunday, and leave your question under the |
| 0:38.0 | Kwa Q-U-A-H post. And we'll do that for you. |
| 0:42.0 | This episode is brought to you by one of our sponsors, Caldera Lab. |
| 0:46.0 | They make amazing skincare products. I love their serum, balances out my skin, makes it look really good. |
| 0:52.0 | It's also clinically proven to be effective. And of course, because you watch and listen to Mind Pump, |
| 0:58.0 | you get a discount. So go to Mind Pump Partners.com, click on Caldera Lab, use the code Mind Pump |
| 1:04.0 | for 20% off your first order of the good serum. That's the one that I use. |
| 1:09.0 | It's also brought to you by another sponsor, Viori. |
| 1:12.0 | One of the best at leisureware companies you'll find anywhere. They make very comfortable clothing. |
| 1:17.0 | It looks good. It feels good. It lasts a long time. It's really nice stuff. Go check them out. |
| 1:23.0 | Go to Mind Pump Partners.com, click on Viori. You'll automatically get 20% off your first order. |
| 1:29.0 | Also, all month long, we're running a promotion for two different kinds of people. |
| 1:34.0 | So if you're just kind of getting started into strength training and exercise, |
| 1:39.0 | we have something called a starter bundle. This includes Maps and a Ballac, |
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