Mind Pump: Raw Fitness Truth

Sal Di Stefano, Adam Schafer, Justin Andrews, Doug Egge
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MindPump exposes the RAW TRUTH about health, fitness, nutrition and more... Hosts Sal Di Stefano, Adam Schafer & Justin Andrews pull back the curtain on the mythology, snake oil and pseudo-science that pervades the fitness industry and present science-backed solutions that result in increased muscular development and performance while simultaneously emphasizing health. No fitness institution or fitness "truth" is safe from their quick wit and over 40 years of combined experience in the fitness industry. Produced by Doug Egge. Find Mind Pump and the Mind Pump hosts on Instragram @mindpumpmedia, @mindpumpsal, @mindpumpadam, @mindpumpjustin & @mindpumpdoug and at mindpumppodcast.com. Get expertly programmed Mind Pump training protocols at mapsfitnessproducts.com

  1. 1d ago

    2945: How to Actually Build Your Glutes: The Exact Diet and Training Blueprint

    mapsabsandbutt.com use code LAUNCH for 40% off BONUS: If you buy MAPS Abs & Butt - on the next page you get to pick Muscle Mommy 15 or Muscle Mommy for free. Your Choice. INCLUDED: The Butt Building Diet Guide & Women's Supplement Guide & At-Home Version (Dumbbells only) You want round, full glutes and a tight waist. So why is what you're currently doing making neither happen? In this episode of Mind Pump Show, Sal, Adam, and Justin tear apart the most common mistakes women make when trying to build their glutes, starting with the big one: eating 1,200 calories and calling it a fitness plan. Spoiler, your glutes cannot grow on blueprints alone. You need the actual building materials. 0:24 Episode overview: building round glutes 1:15 MAPS Abs and Butt launch offer 1:30 Mind Pump merch store plug 1:49 The core facts about glute growth 2:14 Common avatar: chronic undereating 4:47 Why excess cardio kills glute gains 7:59 Wrong exercises: kickbacks vs. compound lifts 9:22 How to strength train properly: sets and rest 10:39 Quad dominance and programming fixes 18:27 Optimal protein for muscle building 20:31 The build, feed, reveal framework and Q&A 23:56 Best carb and fat sources for building

  2. 3d ago

    2944: Low Reps vs. High Reps — Which Actually Builds More Muscle? (The Answer Surprised Us)

    MAPS Abs and Butt: https://mapsabsandbutt.com Code: LAUNCH for 40% off. Includes Butt Building Diet Guide, Women's Supplement Guide, at-home dumbbell version and a free second program at checkout (Muscle Mommy or Muscle Mommy 15).   In this episode the guys break down the low reps vs. high reps debate — covering why both build muscle equally when intensity is matched, why low reps build maximal strength better and high reps build strength endurance, why low reps are easier to recover from, and why doing both in phases produces the best long term results. They also get into Sal starting SS-31 peptide and why he is noticing similar energy and clarity benefits to MOTS-C, Adam microdosing GLP-1 for psoriasis and inflammation and the emerging studies on autoimmune and addiction applications, a new pill that reduces sleep apnea breathing events by 44% by targeting neuromuscular dysfunction, the history and bizarre fashion resurgence of the merkin, a study showing HEPA air filters improved executive function by 12% in 30 days, otter attacks being more serious than anyone expected, Adam's daughter calling her bikini top a boob mask, Manukora as part of the anti-viral immunity stack, a nationwide homeschool study showing 25-29 percentile point improvements across all subjects, and pickleball hitting 479% growth. Then they coach live callers submitted through mplivecaller.com.   Mind Pump Fitness Coaching: https://mindpumpfitnesscoaching.com 1.9 NASM CEUs   SPONSORS   Vita Bella / MP Hormones: https://mphormones.com Book a complimentary 10-minute consultation to find out if Vita Bella is right for you. SS-31 peptide and MOTS-C now available. BPC-157 back in stock. GLP-1 microdosing for inflammation and autoimmune conditions discussed on air. Or use code MINDPUMP365 to start your annual membership and receive a free blood panel and gift.   Manukora Manuka Honey: https://manukora.com/MINDPUMP Code: MINDPUMP for up to 31% off plus $25 in free gifts with the Starter Kit. Discussed on air as part of the anti-viral immunity stack alongside NAD, glutathione, zinc, elderberry and thymus alpha.   Hiya (kids' multivitamin): https://hiyahealth.com/MINDPUMP 50% off first order. Zero sugar, non-GMO, vegan, allergy-free. The only kids multivitamin the guys recommend.   LINKS   Submit a live caller question: https://mplivecaller.com Mind Pump Store: https://mindpumpstore.com Maps Fitness Products: https://mapsfitnessproducts.com Instagram: @mindpumpmedia   SPOTIFY TIMESTAMPS   0:00 - Intro 2:29 - Low reps vs. high reps — why both build muscle and what makes them actually different 8:08 - Low reps build maximal strength and are easier to recover from — the mechanism explained 9:26 - High reps build strength endurance and are better for lagging body parts 10:42 - Why you should do both in phases rather than mixing them every workout 19:28 - SS-31 peptide — Sal starts it and compares it to MOTS-C for mitochondrial energy 22:01 - Adam's GLP-1 microdose experiment for psoriasis — inflammation down, no weight loss 28:52 - New pill reduces sleep apnea breathing events by 44% — neuromuscular dysfunction explained 31:22 - The merkin — its bizarre history and high fashion resurgence 34:46 - HEPA air filter study — 12% improvement in executive function in 30 days 38:12 - Otters are more dangerous than you think — the Lake Tahoe attack 40:00 - Adam's daughter calls her bikini top a boob mask 46:40 - Manukora as part of the anti-viral immunity stack 52:20 - Homeschool study — 25-29 percentile points higher across all subjects 1:01:38 - Caller: Mark (Wisconsin) — wants to compete in strongman, needs a new fitness goal 1:12:15 - Caller: Leah and Audrey (Wisconsin) — mother and daughter, wrestling athlete, off-season programming 1:31:54 - Caller: Liz (Utah) — aqua fitness instructor for seniors, also dealing with her own joint pain in perimenopause 1:48:29 - Caller: Justin (Florida) — Marine Corps vet, PTSD, bicep tendon rupture, gets 2 months free concierge coaching

  3. 4d ago

    2943: Your Bulk Is Not Working! Here Are the 5 Signs You Are Doing It Wrong

    MAPS Abs and Butt: ⁠ https://mapsabsandbutt.com⁠ Code: LAUNCH for 40% off. Includes Butt Building Diet Guide, Women's Supplement Guide, at-home dumbbell version and a free second program at checkout (Muscle Mommy or Muscle Mommy 15). In this episode the guys break down the signs that your bulk or reverse diet is not working — losing weight on the scale, still feeling hungry, strength not going up, energy not improving, and sleep not getting better. They cover why strength is the single best metric to track during a bulk, why under eating during a supposed surplus leads to binge cycles on garbage food, and why women especially resist the scale going up even when building muscle is the goal. They also get into why old gym machines from the 90s with their heavier stacks were built for bodybuilders and how modern machines are designed for ease and safety, Paleo Valley bone broth protein in coffee that Sal's uncle has been doing for months without knowing it was a protein supplement, a new dating app exclusively for people who were never vaccinated for Covid, TBPN and how AI companies are buying podcasts to control public narrative — plus the William Hearst and cannabis prohibition parallel showing this is a 200-year-old game, pheromone maxing and the viral trend of guys skipping showers before dates, Arthur Brooks on the happiness data showing kids reduce daily enjoyment but dramatically increase meaning, and Vuori now making pickleball paddles as pickleball hit 479% growth and 24 million players in 5 years. Then they answer questions from Instagram. SPONSORS Paleo Valley (bone broth protein): ⁠ https://paleovalley.com/mindpump⁠ 15% off automatically applied at checkout.    Vuori: ⁠ https://vuoriclothing.com/mindpump⁠ 20% off first order, no code needed.  Dose for Your Liver: ⁠ https://dosedaily.co/MINDPUMP35⁠ Code: MINDPUMP35 for 35% off first month subscription.    LINKS Mind Pump Store: ⁠ https://mindpumpstore.com⁠ Maps Fitness Products: ⁠ https://mapsfitnessproducts.com⁠ Instagram: @mindpumpmedia   0:00 - Intro 1:13 - Signs your bulk is not working — and why most people are making the same mistakes 3:39 - Sign 1: You lost weight — if the scale goes down you are nowhere near eating enough 10:09 - Sign 2: You are hungry — on a proper bulk you should never feel hungry 13:00 - Sign 3: Strength has not gone up — the most objective metric during a bulk 15:12 - Sign 4: Energy is not better — proper surplus should have you moving more subconsciously 21:36 - Sign 5: Sleep is not better — and the libido clue nobody talks about 22:56 - Old gym machines had heavier stacks and were built for bodybuilders — a completely different design 25:00 - Paleo Valley bone broth protein in coffee — Sal's uncle has been doing it for months 26:40 - The new dating app exclusively for unvaccinated people — it is real 30:31 - TBPN sale and AI companies buying podcasts to control public narrative 38:02 - William Hearst, cannabis prohibition and 200 years of media narrative control 44:04 - Pheromone maxing — skipping showers before dates and the ovulation science behind it 47:24 - Arthur Brooks on happiness data — kids lower daily enjoyment but dramatically increase meaning 57:36 - Vuori now makes pickleball paddles — 479% growth and 24 million players in 5 years 1:06:21 - Q&A: Best way to build leg strength without a squat rack 1:08:43 - Q&A: Getting tighter after starting to lift — is this normal or a stretching problem? 1:12:08 - Q&A: Is winging it in the gym okay if you are consistent and progressing? 1:18:18 - Q&A: What would each of the guys be doing if Mind Pump never happened?

  4. 5d ago

    2942: You Cannot Shrink Yourself Into a Better Body

    Maps Abs and Butt 40% off, a free Muscle Mommy or Muscle Mommy 15 program, a build your butt diet guide, and a supplement guide. Find everything at htpps://mapsabsandbutt.com with code Launch. You cannot shrink yourself into a better body. You have to build it first, then reveal it. That's the whole thesis of this Mind Pump Show episode, and the guys spend every minute proving it with real client stories, hard science, and the kind of blunt coaching most trainers are too scared to deliver. The Guys break down exactly why starting with a cut is the most common, most damaging mistake people make, whether they want a rounder butt, visible abs, or just a leaner physique overall. From the client who tried to bulk on 50 calories above maintenance, to the trainer competition where everyone cut so aggressively they lost muscle instead of fat, to the New England Journal of Medicine data showing a 10% bodyweight loss tanks your metabolism by hundreds of calories a day: the case for building first is airtight. Sponsors: Seed — seed.com/mindpump (code: 25MINDPUMP) 1:07 Opening thesis: build first, then reveal 2:19 Why bulking is so hard to sell, especially to women 2:46 Client story: the 50-calorie surplus that went nowhere 4:47 Personal bulk disasters: dirty bulking and zero muscle gained 8:13 The cut-too-hard trap: body fat percentage going UP 10:35 The real mechanism of muscle loss on aggressive cuts 11:32 Build before you cut: the correct order explained 13:30 Busting the bulky myth: what strength training actually does to a woman's body 24:29 The science case for building first: two key studies 28:00 Best exercises for glutes and abs: progressive overload over the burn 30:09 What the program structure actually looks like 35:59 MAPS Abs and Butt launch details and challenge

  5. 6d ago

    2941: Are Artificial Sweeteners Bad for You | The Real Problem Nobody Talks About

    MAPS Abs and Butt: https://mapsabsandbutt.com Code: LAUNCH for 40% off. Includes Butt Building Diet Guide, Women's Supplement Guide, at-home dumbbell version and a free second program at checkout (Muscle Mommy or Muscle Mommy 15).   In this episode the guys break down the real dangers of artificial sweeteners — why they are unlikely to be physically dangerous despite all the scaremongering, why they simply do not work for weight loss in real life outside of controlled settings, how they change your perception of palatability so that water and whole foods start to taste bland, and why the novelty effect of pairing them with meals causes people to eat more overall. They also cover the LMNT pre-workout pump hack Sal has been using, making 1,000 pounds of tomatoes into Sunday sauce with the whole family, the GTA 6 trailer and the $1-2 billion production budget behind it, the serious and underreported sexual and psychological side effects of finasteride for hair loss, Ketone IQ stacked with morning caffeine as the guys' favorite energy combo before recording, the rock climbing store in Seoul South Korea you have to climb seven stories just to get inside, night club culture and what everyone is like after a few drinks, and Sal chipping a tooth and finding an emergency dentist on a Friday afternoon. Then they coach live callers submitted through mplivecaller.com.   SPONSORS LMNT (electrolytes): https://drinklmnt.com/MindPump Free sample pack with any purchase, no code needed. 1,000mg sodium per serving. Mix with your pre-workout for a dramatically better pump — Sal discusses the hack on air.   Ketone IQ: https://ketone.com/MINDPUMP 30% off subscription orders plus a free gift with your second shipment. Take mid-day after your caffeine window for sustained mental sharpness.   Joymode (sexual performance booster): https://tryjoymode.com/mindpump Code: MINDPUMP for 20% off first order. Natural, science-backed formula — L-Citrulline, Arginine, Yohimbine and Vitamin C. Mix with water 45 minutes to 4 hours before.   LINKS Submit a live caller question: https://mplivecaller.com Mind Pump Store: https://mindpumpstore.com Maps Fitness Products: https://mapsfitnessproducts.com Instagram: @mindpumpmedia   0:00 - Intro 2:47 - The real dangers of artificial sweeteners — why they fail in real life 10:02 - How artificial sweeteners change your palatability and make whole foods taste bland 15:32 - Why the novelty effect makes you eat more when pairing them with meals 22:01 - The LMNT pre-workout pump hack — mixing electrolytes with your pre-workout 26:31 - Pickleball injury stories and the 47-year-old playing junior college football 29:34 - Making 1,000 pounds of tomatoes into Sunday sauce with the family 34:44 - GTA 6 trailer — $1-2 billion budget and why it looks like a movie 38:50 - Finasteride for hair loss — the serious sexual and psychological side effects nobody warns you about 47:01 - Ketone IQ stacked with morning caffeine — the guys' favorite recording day combo 47:58 - The rock climbing store in Seoul you have to climb seven stories just to enter 55:08 - Night club culture — what everyone is like after a few drinks 1:04:49 - Caller: Julie (Illinois) — osteopenia, vegan, reverse diet to 3,000 calories, plateau on Maps Esthetic, switching to Maps 15 1:30:36 - Caller: Dave (Georgia) — lost 100 pounds since 2019, wants to improve VO2 max and body composition 1:42:23 - Caller: Elissa (Michigan) — 90-day check-in, strength up across all three lifts including a month in Italy with no training 1:47:09 - Caller: Amber (Michigan) — cleaning business owner, beach volleyball 3-4 days a week, drastically overtraining, needs to cut volume way down

  6. Sep 7

    2940: The Real Reason Your Butt Won't Grow (It Is Not Your Genetics)

    MAPS Abs and Butt: https://mapsabsandbutt.com Code: LAUNCH for 40% off. Includes Butt Building Diet Guide, Women's Supplement Guide, at-home dumbbell version, and a free second program at checkout (Muscle Mommy or Muscle Mommy 15).   In this episode the guys break down the real reason most women never build the butt they want — and it has nothing to do with effort or genetics. They cover why you cannot shrink your way to a bigger butt, why high rep burn workouts and kickbacks produce almost no results, why the exercises that feel the best in your glutes are often the worst for building them, how much protein you actually need (and why it feels like force-feeding at first), why building muscle first makes getting lean dramatically easier, and why strength in the squat, hip thrust and deadlift is the only metric that actually tells you it's working. Sal shares the story of a client who went from 1900 to 2900 calories, built significant muscle, and then leaned out effortlessly without going nearly as low as before.   MAPS Abs and Butt: https://mapsabsandbutt.com Code: LAUNCH for 40% off. Nine-week program focused on abs and glutes. Includes free second program (Muscle Mommy or Muscle Mommy 15), Butt Building Diet Guide and Women's Supplement Guide.   SPONSORS   Super Patch: https://mindpump.superpatch.com No code needed, use URL for $30 off. Freedom (pain), Liberty (mobility), REM (sleep), Victory (athletic performance) and Focus (concentration) patches. Backed by over a dozen peer-reviewed studies.   LINKS   Mind Pump Store: https://mindpumpstore.com Maps Fitness Products: https://mapsfitnessproducts.com Instagram: @mindpumpmedia   0:00 - Intro 2:26 - The real reason your butt won't grow — and it has nothing to do with effort 4:27 - Why toning is not real and why you have to stop being afraid of building 7:35 - Why the exercises that feel the best in your glutes are often the worst for building them 10:00 - Five sets of heavy barbell squats beats 90 minutes of burn class — every time 11:14 - The diet truth: you cannot build a bigger butt while staying in a deficit 13:03 - How much protein you actually need — and why it feels like force feeding at first 17:36 - Why your body needs a reason to build muscle and what that reason has to be 20:45 - The best butt building exercises and why programming matters as much as the exercises 25:08 - Strength is the most important metric — if you are getting stronger your butt is growing 26:06 - Build first then reveal — why getting lean first is completely backwards 28:47 - Give yourself nine weeks minimum and what to expect in the mirror

  7. Sep 5

    2939: This Forgotten Exercise Builds Your Back, Bulletproofs Your Shoulders and Boosts Your Bench

    MAPS Abs and Butt: https://mapsabsandbutt.com Code: LAUNCH for 40% off. Includes Butt Building Diet Guide, Women's Supplement Guide, at-home dumbbell version, and a free second program at checkout (Muscle Mommy or Muscle Mommy 15).   In this episode the guys break down why the cross-bench dumbbell pullover is one of the most forgotten and underrated exercises in the gym — covering how it trains a fundamental human movement pattern tied to throwing mechanics, why it fixes shoulder problems that nothing else touches, how it builds like a compound lift despite being an isolation movement, its unique benefits for thoracic mobility and rib expansion, and why it was a staple of old school bodybuilding for a reason. They also cover Adam's negotiating style and how radical honesty built Mind Pump's long term partnerships, a deep dive on Shilajit and the studies showing testosterone increases in healthy middle aged men, bone mineral density improvements in postmenopausal women and upregulation of extracellular matrix genes, the addiction economy Venn diagram showing 1 in 8 young men watch pornography, gamble and game every single day, the LifeLog and Facebook connection, gratitude practice and how Adam is using sauna time to rewire his relationship with wanting more, why electricians are now one of the most in-demand and highest-paid careers in the country, and Caldera Lab's new eye serum clinical study results. Then they coach live callers submitted through mplivecaller.com.   Mind Pump Fitness Coaching: https://mindpumpfitnesscoaching.com 1.9 NASM CEUs   SPONSORS   Organifi (Shilajit gummies): https://organifi.com/mindpump Code: MINDPUMP for 20% off.   Caldera Lab (Eye Serum): https://calderalab.com/mindpump Code: MINDPUMP for 20%    LMNT (electrolytes): https://drinklmnt.com/MindPump Free sample pack with any purchase, no code needed. 1,000mg sodium, no sugar.   LINKS   Submit a live caller question: https://mplivecaller.com Mind Pump Store: https://mindpumpstore.com Maps Fitness Products: https://mapsfitnessproducts.com Instagram: @mindpumpmedia   0:00 - Intro 2:43 - The cross-bench dumbbell pullover — the best exercise most people have never done 6:52 - Why it trains a fundamental human movement pattern and fixes shoulder problems like nothing else 12:43 - Builds like a compound lift, improves thoracic mobility and strengthens the rib cage 20:39 - Adam's negotiating style — radical honesty and The Godfather lesson 29:42 - Shilajit studies — testosterone, bone density and gene expression 32:24 - The addiction economy — 1 in 8 young men watch porn, gamble and game daily 39:21 - LifeLog, Facebook and the same-day launch conspiracy 45:55 - Adam's sauna gratitude practice and rewiring the relationship with wanting more 54:19 - Electricians are now one of the highest paid and most in-demand careers in the country 1:11:02 - Caller: Jason (California) — firefighter paramedic, major car accident, 2 months out 1:25:25 - Caller: Shannon (Washington) — 62-year-old trainer, chronically lean, needs to eat more 1:48:33 - Caller: Jennifer (South Carolina) — lifelong endurance athlete, 135lb bench at 52, needs to reverse diet

  8. Sep 4

    2938: The Right (and Wrong) Reasons to Fast. Most People Are Doing It for the Wrong One

    MAPS Abs and Butt: https://mapsabsandbutt.com Code: LAUNCH for 40% off. Includes Butt Building Diet Guide, Women's Supplement Guide, at-home dumbbell version, and a free second program at checkout (Muscle Mommy or Muscle Mommy 15).   In this episode the guys break down the right and wrong reasons to use fasting — not for body composition, not for anyone with a history of restricting, but specifically for spiritual purposes, breaking food attachment, gut health issues, autoimmune conditions like psoriasis and rheumatoid arthritis, and before or during chemotherapy. They also cover a detailed breakdown of grass-fed vs. grain-fed beef over one week and how the nutrient differences add up, Legion's pre-workout Pulse and the 350mg caffeine discussion, the happiness and money meta-study showing what the happiest high earners actually do with their money, Justin addressing the Arlo dog backlash from listeners and why the military dog trainer couldn't figure him out either, and how to separate cravings from real hunger. Then they answer questions from Instagram on whether pull-ups replace lat pulldowns, if you can take a break from high protein, healing injuries in a calorie deficit, and how to activate rear delts instead of traps.   SPONSORS   Legion (Pulse pre-workout): https://buylegion.com/mindpump Code: MINDPUMP — new customers buy one get one 50% off, returning customers get 20% cash back. 350mg caffeine, beta-alanine and more.   Butcher Box: https://butcherbox.com/mindpump No code needed. Free ribeyes, NY strip steaks or filet mignons in every order for a year plus $20 off first box. Sal discusses the weekly grass-fed beef nutrient breakdown on air.   Seed Daily Synbiotic: https://seed.com/mindpump Code: 25MINDPUMP for 25% off your first month.   LINKS   Mind Pump Store: https://mindpumpstore.com Maps Fitness Products: https://mapsfitnessproducts.com Instagram: @mindpumpmedia  0:00 - Intro 2:30 - How to use fasting for the right reasons — and who should never do it 4:51 - Reason 1: Spiritual purposes — the original and most powerful use of fasting 7:42 - Reason 2: Breaking food attachment — learning the difference between cravings and real hunger 10:54 - Reason 3: Gut health — why giving your digestive system a break has measurable effects 13:33 - Reason 4: Autoimmune conditions — psoriasis and rheumatoid arthritis have the most data 18:12 - Reason 5: Before and during chemotherapy — how fasting mimicking diet improves cancer cell response 24:14 - Grass-fed vs. grain-fed beef — the nutrient difference over one week adds up more than you think 29:00 - The guys compare their Butcher Box orders and why they all live off ground beef 34:41 - Legion Pulse pre-workout — 350mg caffeine, beta-alanine and the bathroom timing problem 41:35 - The happiness and money meta-study — what the happiest high earners do differently 52:53 - Justin addresses the Arlo dog listener backlash — the military dog trainer gave up 1:02:37 - Sal on fasting before podcasts for mental sharpness 1:08:49 - Q&A: If you only do pull-ups, are you missing anything by skipping lat pulldowns? 1:14:23 - Q&A: Can you take a break from 1g of protein per pound of bodyweight? 1:16:58 - Q&A: Can you rehab and heal from an injury in a calorie deficit? 1:18:31 - Q&A: How to activate rear delts instead of traps

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MindPump exposes the RAW TRUTH about health, fitness, nutrition and more... Hosts Sal Di Stefano, Adam Schafer & Justin Andrews pull back the curtain on the mythology, snake oil and pseudo-science that pervades the fitness industry and present science-backed solutions that result in increased muscular development and performance while simultaneously emphasizing health. No fitness institution or fitness "truth" is safe from their quick wit and over 40 years of combined experience in the fitness industry. Produced by Doug Egge. Find Mind Pump and the Mind Pump hosts on Instragram @mindpumpmedia, @mindpumpsal, @mindpumpadam, @mindpumpjustin & @mindpumpdoug and at mindpumppodcast.com. Get expertly programmed Mind Pump training protocols at mapsfitnessproducts.com

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  • Creator
    Sal Di Stefano, Adam Schafer, Justin Andrews, Doug Egge
  • Years Active
    2014 - 2026
  • Episodes
    1K
  • Rating
    Explicit
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    © Copyright 2017+
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