1631: How to Balance Training for Aesthetics & Performance, The Muscle Building Effects of Intense Flexing, the Benefits of Adding Bodyweight Exercises to a Weight Lifting Routine & More

Mind Pump: Raw Fitness Truth

In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about combining bodyweight and weight lifting in a workout, whether the intensity of the squeeze or clenching of a muscle matters, how to tell the difference between fatigue and tiredness, and how to program a balance between performance and aesthetics.

• Dad jokes with Mind Pump. (5:42)
• Mind Pump Investments: Welcome new sponsor, Path Water. (7:21)
• Another study tying fructose consumption to obesity. (8:28)
• Apeel, minimizing fruit and vegetable waste. (10:54)
• Fear and the future of humanity. (21:13)
• Adam vs. the stranger. (34:13)
• Fun Facts with Justin: How Star Wars nearly started a real-life war. (37:15)
• When it comes to the cancel mob, there is no statute of limitations. (38:57)
• Stock up on your Organifi Pumpkin Spice Gold Juice now! (42:00)
• Do you wear shoes in the house? (43:50)
• The origins of random terms with Mind Pump. (45:59)
• #Quah question #1 – Can you combine body weight and weight lifting workouts? (53:38)
• #Quah question #2 – Does the intensity of the squeeze or clenching of a muscle matter? (59:12)
• #Quah question #3 - How can you tell the difference between fatigue and tiredness? (1:02:41)
• #Quah question #4 - How do you program a balance between performance and aesthetics? (1:08:37)

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