2283: The Ideal Amount of Protein to Build Muscle, Why it is Better to First Focus on Building Muscle Before Losing Fat, Working Out When Sore & More

In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer four Pump Head questions drawn from last Sunday’s Quah post on the @mindpumpmedia Instagram page. 

• Mind Pump Fit Tip: When developing power, fatigue is the ENEMY. (2:26)

• Sal’s goal is to improve his lateral stability. (23:00)

• How creatine is the HOT new supplement. (25:34)

• The health impacts of low vitamin D. (29:39)

• Shia LaBeouf was in on the joke. (33:09)

• What skill would you like to do if you had all the time in the world? (38:20)

• What do you want to be remembered for? (43:51)

• The truth about bullies. (52:00)

• Hairstyles and outfits. (54:33)

• Organifi’s Shilajit Gummies are back in STOCK! (58:03)

• Shout out to the Mind Pump x Pre-Script L1 Live Event! (59:26)

• #Quah question #1 - Is it ok to work out sore even after 24-48 hours of rest? (1:01:18)

• #Quah question #2 - I was rewatching some old episodes, and you guys were saying how the optimal amount of protein is .5-.7 grams per body weight. Now it's 1 gram. Could you explain how and why the number changed? (1:04:14)

• #Quah question #3 - Is it better to build muscle then lose weight or lose weight then build muscle? (1:07:25)

• #Quah question #4 - What are the pros and cons of a shoulder vs elbow rack on a front squat? (1:11:22)

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People Mentioned

• Brian Kula (@kulasportsperformance) Instagram

• Christian McCaffrey (@christianmccaffrey) Instagram

• Jason Khalipa (@jasonkhalipa) Instagram

• Jordan Shallow D.C (@the_muscle_doc) Instagram