2253: Trap Bar Vs. Conventional Deadlifts, Spider Curls Vs. Preacher Curls, Early Signs of Overtraining & 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: Use strength training to combat the negative effects of getting older. (2:37)

• A young boy’s energy holds NO bounds. (19:02)

• Losing sleep over releasing ChatGPT into the world. (32:59)

• Are streaming services being primed for disruption? (34:53)

• What’s Mind Pump watching? (40:50)

• Fun Facts with Justin: Night vision goggles. (48:48)

• Using peptides with Caldera for skin health. (50:20)

• The power that your diet has on your mental health. (55:56)

• Shout out to The Pursuit of Wellness Podcast: Ep. 64 – How to Lose Weight, Gain Muscle & Feel Your Best w/ Sal Di Stefano of Mind Pump. (59:27)

• #Quah question #1 - What is the difference between a trap bar for deadlifts and a straight bar? I was listening to Rogan, and he said they are safer. Should I be using a trap bar? (1:00:23)

• #Quah question #2 - What are the pros/cons of (barbell) spider curls vs. (barbell) preacher curls? I feel more from spider curls with a straight bar. (1:05:52)

• #Quah question #3 - Is it possible to over-prime before a workout? Should I consider sets of priming movements “working sets” for any particular body part? (1:08:53)

• #Quah question #4 - What are some early signs of overtraining or too much weekly intensity? (1:12:17)

Related Links/Products Mentioned

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• January Promotion: New Year’s Resolutions Special Offers!! New to Weightlifting Bundle | Body Transformation Bundle | New Year Extreme Intensity Bundle Body | Transformation Bundle 2.0 

• Why Older Men Should Lift Weights - Rogue Health and Fitness

• Encopresis | Psychology Today

• OpenAI CEO Sam Altman Says He Is Losing Sleep Over ChatGPT

• Peacock Game Likely Cost NFL More Than 10 Million Viewers

• Confirmed: Red NVG "starlight scope" caused soldiers to see demons

• The Ketogenic Diet for Refractory Mental Illness: A Retrospective Analysis of 31 Inpatients

• The Pursuit of Wellness Podcast: Ep. 64 – How To Lose Weight, Gain Muscle & Feel Your Best w/ Sal Di Stefano of Mind Pump

• Visit Seed for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Promo code 25MINDPUMP at checkout for 25% off your first month’s supply of Seed’s DS-01® Daily Synbiotic**

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• Adam Schafer’s DEEP Squat Mobility Secrets | Behind The Scenes at Mind Pump

• Mind Pump #1142: Nine Signs You Are Overtraining

• Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube

• Mind Pump Free Resources

People Mentioned

• Brian Kula (@kulasportsperformance) Instagram

• Jonathan Pageau (@jonathan.pageau) Instagram

• Adeel Khan, MD (@dr.akhan) Instagram  

• Mari Llewellyn (@marillewellyn) Instagram