2271: Signs You Should Stop Reverse Dieting, the Truth About Ice Baths & Muscle Growth, Tips to Improve Bench Press Strength & More (Listener Live Coaching)

In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin coach four Pump Heads via Zoom. Email live@mindpumpmedia.com if you want to be considered to ask your question on the show.

• Mind Pump Fit Tip: If you want to improve your cognitive function, GET STRONGER! (2:23)

• How we confuse knowledge with brain power. (12:27)

• Conspiracy Corner with Mind Pump: Operation Popeye. (25:37)

• Speculating on what crazy things may happen leading up to the Presidential election. (28:45)

• Gorilla strong! (36:17)

• The benefits of GHK-cu. (40:09)

• Fun Forgotten Supplements with Sal: Methylene blue. (42:59)

• Ranking the guy’s healthiest and unhealthiest fitness friends in the space. (47:10)

• Get NCI’s Coaches Toolkit for FREE! (53:52)

• Shout out to Slow Horses on Apple+. (55:52)

• #ListenerLive question #1 - If I want to keep with my cold exposure, when would be the best time to implement it? (57:25)

• #ListenerLive question #2 - Any tips on strengthening the lower motion of my bench press? (1:10:55)

• #ListenerLive question #3 - Everyone keeps telling me I should do cardio and even the Dexa AI advised that I start cutting before I start bulking. Am I doing something wrong? Should I incorporate some cardio? Also, I gained 20 lbs on the scale, is this normal? (1:19:07)

• #ListenerLive question #4 - I’m a speech therapist wanting to expand my practice to include fitness. If I pursue this, would you recommend doing an adaptive personal training certification or something somewhere like NASM? (1:33:12)

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• The Resistance Training Revolution – Book by Sal Di Stefano

• Strength training can help protect the brain from degeneration

• Weight training may boost brain power - Harvard Health

• Mind Pump #2232: Age-Proof Your Muscles, Bones & Brain With Dr. Gabrielle Lyon

• Mind Pump #2207: Upgrade Your Brain With Jim Kwik

• With Operation Popeye, the U.S. government made weather an instrument of war

• How Strong is a Silverback Gorilla? (Estimates) - Wildlife Informer

• The Side Effects of Methylene Blue, How to Use it, & More.

• Watch Slow Horses - Show - Apple TV+

• Visit Paleo Valley for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! ** Discount is now automatically applied at checkout 15% off your first order! **

• The Science & Use of Cold Exposure for Health & Performance

• Mind Pump #2127: Bench Press Masterclass

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• Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube

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People Mentioned

• Dr. Gabrielle Lyon (@drgabriellelyon) Instagram

• Jim Kwik (@jimkwik) Instagram

• Jordan Peterson (@jordan.b.peterson) Instagram

• Elon Musk (@ElonMusk) Twitter

• Ben Greenfield (@bengreenfieldfitness) Instagram

• Paul Chek (@paul.chek) Instagram

• Mike Matthews (@muscleforlifefitness) Instagram

• Dr. Stephen Cabral (@stephencabral) Instagram

• Andrew Huberman, Ph.D. (@hubermanlab) Instagram