2289: How to Properly Train to Failure, Tips for Keeping Weight Off Permanently, Ways to Simultaneously Optimize Performance & Aesthetics & More (Listener Live Coaching)

In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin coach four Pump Heads via Zoom.

• Mind Pump Fit Tip: The path of progress is NOT linear. DO NOT get stuck in the ‘shame’ spiral. (2:12)

• NASM is the leader for personal trainers. (13:38)

• Such a flirt. (20:05)

• Little boy problems. (23:25)

• Social media is a cesspool. (25:05)

• Do women need an alpha male? (27:32)

• The most brilliant or dumb guy ever? (40:16)

• Mind Pump Recommends, Dune: Part Two. (43:11)

• Rule of thumb. (47:36)

• Butcher Box now has potatoes! (50:16)

• Shout out to Max Lugavere’s documentary, Little Empty Boxes. (56:56)

• #ListenerLive question #1 - Since powerlifting is very prescriptive on percentages, should I stay within the calculated percentages for the entire program or is it advisable to push to higher percentages? (57:56)

• #ListenerLive question #2 - When going to failure on the weeks we do failure training, does that mean that I quite literally cannot do another rep? (1:06:28)

• #ListenerLive question #3 - How do you sustainably get into a calorie-counting mindset from eating intuitively? (1:11:00)

• #ListenerLive question #4 - Being a career firefighter with a 24/48 schedule, how do I optimize muscle growth after this cut phase without the safety of a spotter? (1:23:25)

Related Links/Products Mentioned

• Ask a question to Mind Pump, live! Email: live@mindpumpmedia.com

• Visit NASM for access to their premier all-in-one membership program, NASM One for Mind Pump listeners.

• Visit Butcher Box for this month’s exclusive Mind Pump offer! ** New users will receive their choice of 2 lbs. of Ground Beef, 3 lbs. of Chicken Thighs, or 1 lb. of premium Steak Tips for a Year! + Use the code MINDPUMP and get $20 off your first box! **

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• Did Super Bowl streaker win $374,000 for disrupting Super Bowl LV? Plus details on viral incident at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas

• Dune: Part Two (2024) - IMDb

• Little Empty Boxes

• For a limited time only, Mind Pump listeners get a free LMNT Sample Pack with any purchase: Visit DrinkLMNT.com/MindPump

• MAPS Powerlift |

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• Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube

• Mind Pump Free Resources

People Mentioned

• Jen Cohen (@therealjencohen) Instagram

• Max Lugavere (@maxlugavere) Instagram