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. 13h ago

    2899: How to Lose 15 Pounds in 90 Days | The 5-Step Fat Loss Formula

    In this episode the guys break down the exact five-step formula to lose 15 pounds of pure body fat in 90 days — lifting 1-2 compound movements daily, walking after every meal, eating only whole foods, hitting 1g of protein per pound of body weight first, and perfecting sleep every single night. They also get into Joovv red light therapy and how Sal is using it on his jiu jitsu mat burns, red light improving eyesight and macular degeneration, the guys turning into old men (AC wars, slip-on shoes, grunting when they stand up), Doug's Butcher Box chuck roast stew recipe, the viral booty-was-medicinal post that was actually about pirate treasure, ancient civilizations and medicinal booty (not what you think), a Mexican vigilante duct-taping motorcycle thieves to street lights, Lorena Bobbitt revisited, and Sal getting duct tape stuck in his little brother's hair as a kid. Then they coach live callers submitted through mplivecaller.com. MAPS Upper Lower: https://mapsupperlower.com Code: LAUNCH for 40% off. Includes male and female programs, workout videos, exercise demos, coaching videos and live coaching with Cole. Mind Pump Fitness Coaching: https://mindpumpfitnesscoaching.com 1.9 NASM CEUs SPONSORS Joovv (red light therapy): https://joovv.com/mindpump Code: MINDPUMP for $50 off first purchase. Sal using it on jiu jitsu mat burns and discussing its benefits for eyesight and macular degeneration. Butcher Box: https://butcherbox.com/mindpump No code needed. Fourth of July special: free ribeyes for a year, or free ground beef or chicken breasts in every order for life, plus $20 off first box. 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 for their own kids. 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 2:28 - Lose 15 pounds in 90 days — the exact 5-step formula 10:16 - Step 1: Lift 1-2 compound movements every single day 12:19 - Step 2: Walk for 10-15 minutes after every meal 14:29 - Step 3: Only eat whole foods — how this naturally cuts 400-700 calories 18:15 - Step 4: 1g protein per pound of body weight, eat it first 18:36 - Step 5: Perfect sleep every night — the study showing twice the muscle loss with poor sleep 21:46 - Sal using Joovv red light on jiu jitsu mat burns and its eyesight benefits 24:03 - The guys admit they're turning into old men — AC wars, slip-on shoes and naked in the locker room 47:03 - Doug's Butcher Box chuck roast stew recipe 49:25 - Ancient civilizations and the medicinal booty post — pirate treasure explained 53:40 - Mexican vigilante duct-tapes motorcycle thieves to street lights 1:03:35 - Caller: Kyle (California) — 10.5% body fat, slow gains, not sure if eating enough to bulk 1:10:49 - Caller: Heather (Minnesota) — 50-year-old ultramarathon runner training for a 100-miler, gets MAPS 15 Performance 1:21:07 - Caller: Jake (New Jersey) — 16 month check-in, 18 pounds of lean mass, baby on the way, needs lower volume plan 1:29:14 - Caller: Alex (Mississippi) — check-in update, nutrient deficiencies resolved, gets MAPS 15 Strong plus parasite cleanse recommendation

    1h 40m

  2. 1d ago

    2898: How to Do Pull Ups in 30 Days (The Exact Method That Actually Works)

    In this episode the guys break down exactly how to be able to do pull ups in 30 days — covering the daily low intensity practice method, why you need to drop all other back work, why eating more and sleeping consistently will accelerate your results, and how to set up your test day for maximum performance. They also discuss whether chemical sunscreens are actually causing more cancer than they prevent, a large UK Biobank study showing frequent sunscreen users had up to 292% higher melanoma rates, why Crisp Power protein pretzels are outperforming traditional protein snacks on satiety, and the guys' Father's Day stories — Sal's son giving him a blank trophy, Adam's perfect day including coffee in bed and a drive with Katrina, and Justin getting a violent massage from a big Chinese dude at the mall. Then they answer questions from Instagram on doing CrossFit and strength training simultaneously, progressive overload after 63, building a chest with chronic shoulder pain, and getting hired as an inexperienced new personal trainer.   MAPS Upper Lower: https://mapsupperlower.com Code: LAUNCH for 40% off. Includes male and female programs, workout videos, exercise demos, coaching videos and live coaching with Cole.   SPONSORS   Paleo Valley (grass-fed fermented meat sticks): https://paleovalley.com/mindpump 15% off automatically applied at checkout, no code needed.   Crisp Power (protein pretzels): https://www.crisppower.com/mindpump Code: MINDPUMP for 10% off. Up to 28g protein per bag, zero added sugar.   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 1:43 - How to do pull ups in 30 days — the exact method 4:53 - Step 1: Practice daily at low intensity — why this beats training them hard 13:33 - Step 2: Avoid all other back work for 30 days 15:30 - Step 3: Eat more — why a deficit kills this protocol 16:08 - Step 4: Sleep consistently every night 16:48 - Step 5: Set up your test day — take 4 to 5 days off first 25:17 - Chemical sunscreen study — 292% higher melanoma risk in frequent users 43:10 - Father's Day stories — trophies, cheese shops, massages and minivans 52:23 - Crisp Power on set — why Adam eats them almost every day 56:07 - Q&A: CrossFit 4 to 5 times a week plus a MAPS program — will it work? 1:01:53 - Q&A: Is there a limit to progressive overload training at 63? 1:04:33 - Q&A: How to build a chest when both shoulders have chronic pain 1:09:06 - Q&A: How to get hired as a new inexperienced personal trainer at Mind Pump

    1h 15m

  3. 2d ago

    2897: How to Build Glutes, Quads, and Shoulders (The Body Women Actually Want)

    In this episode the guys break down exactly how to build the glutes, quads, and shoulders that women actually want — covering why you should train your priority body part first in the workout, how to shift volume away from other areas rather than just piling on more, why getting stronger in the big compound lifts like hip thrusts, squats, and overhead press is what actually builds muscle, why you have to eat in a surplus to build anything, and why balance still matters even when you're focused. MAPS Upper Lower: https://mapsupperlower.com Code: LAUNCH for 40% off. Women's blueprint included — emphasizes lower body, glutes and delts. Four day split, workout videos, exercise demos, coaching videos and live coaching with Cole. SPONSORS Rho Nutrition (liposomal creatine, NAD+ and Glutathione): https://www.rhonutrition.com/discount/MINDPUMP Code: MINDPUMP for 20% off everything. Liposomal technology for actual absorption — discussed on air for gut-friendly creatine. LINKS Mind Pump Store: https://mindpumpstore.com Maps Fitness Products: https://mapsfitnessproducts.com Instagram: @mindpumpmedia 0:00 - Intro 2:01 - How to build glutes, quads, and shoulders — the body women actually want 6:34 - Step 1: Prioritize the body part — train it first in every workout 11:10 - Why building delts gives women the arm and waist look they're actually after 12:48 - Step 2: Shift the volume — don't add more, trade it 15:38 - Step 3: Getting stronger is the key — compound lifts beat the burn every time 19:34 - Why female powerlifters have the best glutes in any gym 19:50 - Step 4: Eat to gain — you cannot build if you're always in a deficit 23:25 - Step 5: Still need balance — don't ignore everything else

    26 min

  4. 3d ago

    2896: Why 95% of People Regain All Their Weight (And How to Be in the 5% Who Don't)

    In this episode the guys break down why 95% of people regain all the weight they lose — covering both the method (why cardio and starvation approaches are doomed from the start) and the mentality (the tyrant, the tyrannized, the rebel, and the robot). They also get into Sal's return from vacation and how coming back to Ketone IQ after a week and a half made him realize how well it actually works, feeding grizzly bears at Bear World near Yellowstone, the Toy Story 5 iPad villain and its zero effect on the kids who watched it, kids and freedom versus helicopter parenting, the guy who injected his own semen thinking it would heal his back pain, and a specific mushroom that makes everyone who eats it see the exact same tiny people. Then they coach live callers submitted through mplivecaller.com. MAPS Upper Lower: https://mapsupperlower.com Code: LAUNCH for 40% off. Includes male and female programs, workout videos, exercise demos, coaching videos and live coaching with Cole. Mind Pump Fitness Coaching: https://mindpumpfitnesscoaching.com 1.9 NASM CEUs SPONSORS Ketone IQ:  https://ketone.com/MINDPUMP 30% off subscription orders plus a free gift with your second shipment. Also available at Target stores nationwide. Sal discusses noticing the difference after coming back to it post-vacation. Super Patch:  https://mindpump.superpatch.com No code needed, use URL for $30 off. Sleep patch discussed on air — REM sleep improvement tracked on Oura. Pain patch equivalent to Advil in peer-reviewed studies. Dose for Your Liver:  https://dosedaily.co/MINDPUMP Code: MINDPUMP for 25% off first month subscription. Clinically backed liquid liver supplement, zero sugar, zero calories, tastes like fresh squeezed orange juice. 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 2:54 - Why 95% of people regain all the weight they lose 8:07 - The method — why cardio and starvation create a miserable cycle that always ends in failure 12:44 - The mentality — tyrant, tyrannized, rebel and robot 18:51 - The solution — self-care as the driving force instead of self-punishment 29:22 - Ketone IQ — what Sal noticed after coming back to it post-vacation 30:09 - Feeding grizzly bears at Bear World near Yellowstone 35:36 - Toy Story 5 and the iPad villain — zero effect on kids who watched it 41:09 - Kids and freedom — helicopter parenting, e-bikes and letting go 49:15 - Super Patch sleep and pain patches — Sal explains the science to a skeptic ER doctor 51:07 - Europeans at the FIFA World Cup losing their minds over AC, free refills and BBQ ribs 57:17 - The guy who injected his own semen to cure back pain — and got an abscess 1:00:13 - This specific mushroom makes everyone who eats it see the same tiny people 1:02:22 - Caller: Carolina (New Hampshire) — lost and gained 600 pounds across her life, reverse dieting, mindset shift 1:25:47 - Caller: Michelle (Ontario) — complicated pregnancy, emergency C-section, low cortisol, getting back to training 1:34:06 - Caller: Sandy (Connecticut) — 60 day update, dramatically stronger, building church community, walking group idea 1:52:52 - Caller: Jackson (Florida) — 20 years training, herniated L5, post-mono, wants abs, ice cream maker

    2h 6m

  5. 5d ago

    2895: Should You Train Each Muscle Twice a Week? The Data Says Yes - Here's Exactly Why

    Short answer: yes. Training each muscle group twice a week builds more muscle than once a week — the data is clear on this, and Sal, Adam, and Justin break down every reason why in this episode. From how fatigue silently kills your volume to why junk sets pile up when you try to cram everything into one workout, they pull back the curtain on what's actually happening inside your body when you split things up. You'll also learn why total training volume — not just sets, but reps AND weight — goes up automatically when you split your body across two sessions, and why that matters more than almost anything else for building muscle long term. The guys connect the science to real-world scenarios: bad weeks, missed workouts, leg day mental prep, and how to fuel the sessions you want to crush. They also walk you through the brand new MAPS Upper Lower program, a four-day-a-week upper/lower split built around exactly this training philosophy. It's the first four-day-specific program they've ever built, it comes in both male and female versions, and it's 40% off right now during the launch window. Use code LAUNCH at mapsupperlower.com to grab it. Products Mentioned: MAPS Upper Lower — https://mapsupperlower.com (code: LAUNCH) MAPS Anabolic — https://mapsanabolic.com MAPS Aesthetic — https://mapsaesthetic.com MAPS Performance — https://mapsperformance.com Sponsors: LMNT — drinklmnt.com/mindpump Chapters: 0:00 Intro 0:23 Episode Overview and New Program Announcement 0:48 Sponsor: LMNT Electrolytes 1:31 Why Twice-a-Week Beats Once-a-Week: The Data 4:16 Strength Gains vs. Hypertrophy Gains at Different Frequencies 6:18 Why Fatigue Is the Enemy of Muscle Growth 7:02 Power Training and the Plyometrics Mistake 8:43 Real-World Flexibility of the Upper/Lower Split 9:45 Better Exercise Selection and Eliminating Junk Volume 14:05 Total Volume Defined: Sets, Reps, and Weight 20:22 Training Intensity: Stop Short of Failure 22:31 MAPS Upper Lower Program Details and Launch Offer

    25 min

  6. Jul 4

    2894: 6 Fitness Truths That 95% of People Still Get Dead Wrong & They're Quietly Sabotaging Your Results

    MAPS Upper Lower:  https://mapsupperlower.com Code: LAUNCH for 40% off. Includes male and female programs, workout videos, exercise demos, coaching videos and live coaching with Cole.   In this episode the guys break down six fitness truths that 95% of people still get dead wrong — you don't need to train 5-6 days a week to build muscle, cardio is not the best way to lose fat long term, your metabolism isn't broken your habits are, protein timing matters far less than total daily intake, flexibility without strength is useless, and the real fountain of youth is the weight room. They also discuss the five luxury purchases that actually matter according to 80-plus millionaire and billionaire founders — buying back your time, hiring a personal trainer, investing in a dream home for connection, experiences over things, and flying private or business class. Plus Caldera Lab hydro layer reviews, Bill Kazmaier getting banned from strongman for being too dominant, Wilt Chamberlain forcing the goaltending rule change, and a deep dive into high school basketball uniforms from the 1950s and 60s. Then they coach live callers submitted through mplivecaller.com.   Mind Pump Fitness Coaching:  https://mindpumpfitnesscoaching.com 1.9 NASM CEUs   SPONSORS Caldera Lab (Hydro Layer skincare):  https://calderalab.com/mindpump Code: MINDPUMP20 for 20% off your first order. Hydro layer discussed on air — Adam and Doug both just started using it. Peptide growth factors plus polyglutamic acid and hyaluronic acid for all-day hydration.   Kion (essential amino acids):  https://getkion.com/mindpump 20% off automatically applied at checkout. 40% leucine formula for muscle protein synthesis. Also available: creatine, omega-3, protein powder.   Zbiotics Pre-Alcohol:  https://zbiotics.com/MINDPUMP26 Code: MINDPUMP26 for 15% off first purchase. World's first genetically engineered probiotic drink. Breaks down the unwanted byproduct of alcohol in the gut. Drink before your first drink of the night.   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 2:11 - 6 fitness truths 95% of people still get dead wrong 2:33 - Truth #1: You don't need to train 5-6 days a week to build muscle 8:53 - Truth #2: Cardio is not the best way to lose fat long term 11:44 - Truth #3: Your metabolism isn't broken — your habits are 16:27 - Truth #4: Protein timing matters way less than total daily intake 18:01 - Truth #5: Flexibility without strength is useless and injury prone 22:19 - Truth #6: The real fountain of youth is the weight room 23:39 - Caldera Lab hydro layer — Adam and Doug both just started using it 30:33 - 5 luxury purchases that are actually worth it according to 80+ millionaires and billionaires 48:39 - Bill Kazmaier banned from strongman for being too dominant in 1982 52:39 - Wilt Chamberlain forced the goaltending rule change — was he the most dominant basketball player ever? 1:03:08 - Zbiotics midroll 1:03:50 - Caller: Philip (Ontario) — bulging disc at L5-S1, 6 days a week for 3 years, chronic hip pain 1:25:47 - Caller: Ferron (Ontario) — 60 day check-in on Muscle Mommy, glutes up an inch, son called her strong 1:42:32 - Caller: Ben (New Hampshire) — skinny kid bulked to 230, first ever cut, eating out too much 1:50:30 - Caller: Liz (New York) — trying to get pregnant, running 20 miles a week, 20,000 steps, 6 HIIT classes

    2h 2m

  7. Jul 3

    2893: The 5 Best Forms of Cardio Ranked From Worst to Best (The Results Will Surprise You)

    MAPS Upper Lower: https://mapsupperlower.com Code: LAUNCH for 40% off. Includes male and female programs, workout videos, exercise demos, coaching videos and live coaching with Cole. In this episode the guys break down the top 5 ways to do cardio ranked from worst to best — running, HIIT, steady state, walking, and playing. Sal shares his return to jiu jitsu after nearly 20 years away, his brother-in-law going easy on him, and why he expects to drop 10-15 pounds of muscle doing it. They also get into California pressuring utility companies to issue contracts to LGBT-certified businesses and the certification process, a new study linking diabetes to a 60% higher risk of dementia and why strength training is the best prevention, Sal doing the Organifi parasite cleanse wrong, Sal's grandfather drinking gasoline to kill a tapeworm in Sicily, and Adam having a dream about Doug running a bunk bed rental business out of his six-car garage. Then they answer questions from Instagram on step-ups vs squats, strength training for a 13-year-old soccer player, whether you should stop heavy barbell lifts after 40, and the wildest gym stories from their careers as trainers. SPONSORS Troscriptions (Calm supplement): https://troscriptions.com/MINDPUMP Code: MINDPUMP for 10% off your first order. Medical grade supplements. Calm discussed on air — Sal used it to fall asleep after jiu jitsu training. Organifi (natural parasite cleanse): https://organifi.com/mindpump Code: MINDPUMP for 20% off. Two-product protocol: parasite cleanse and gut healing formula. Day 1-3 and day 4-7 instructions available on the Organifi website. Our Place (non-toxic cookware): https://fromourplace.com Code: MINDPUMP for 10% off sitewide. Always Pan replaces eight pieces of cookware, titanium nonstick, forever chemical free, 100-day trial with free returns, free shipping on orders over $135. LINKS Mind Pump Store: https://mindpumpstore.com Maps Fitness Products: https://mapsfitnessproducts.com Instagram: @mindpumpmedia 0:00 - Intro 2:22 - Top 5 forms of cardio ranked from worst to best 3:29 - Ranked #5 (worst): Running — why most people have lost the skill and get injured 9:50 - Ranked #4: HIIT — great data, appropriate for maybe 10% of people 12:35 - Ranked #3: Steady state — safe, appropriate, easy to abuse 13:54 - Ranked #2: Walking — longevity data is undeniable and anyone can do it 18:40 - Ranked #1 (best): Playing — why Sal put jiu jitsu back on the schedule after 20 years 23:22 - Sal's first night back at jiu jitsu — what worked, what didn't, and what's next 42:58 - Diabetes linked to 60% higher dementia risk and why strength training is the best prevention 44:39 - Organifi parasite cleanse — how to do the protocol correctly (Sal was doing it wrong) 48:49 - Sal's grandfather drank gasoline to kill a tapeworm in Sicily — it worked 53:09 - Adam's dream about Doug's bunk bed rental business in his six-car garage 58:21 - Q&A: Are step-ups a good substitute for squats? 1:01:12 - Q&A: Best program for a 13-year-old training for soccer season 1:04:34 - Q&A: Should you stop heavy barbell lifts after 40? 1:10:16 - Q&A: Craziest gym stories from working as trainers

    1h 24m

  8. Jul 2

    2892: Upper Lower Split Workout | How to Build Muscle 4 Days a Week

    In this episode the guys break down their brand new MAPS Upper Lower program — a classic four day bodybuilder split designed for people who want to shape, sculpt and build their body with more volume than a full body routine but without the intensity of programs like MAPS Aesthetic. They cover why the upper lower split is one of their personal favorite ways to train, how the three phase structure prevents plateaus, why the final phase ends with a five by five strength focus, and why they built separate men's and women's versions with different priority lifts. MAPS Upper Lower: ⁠ https://mapsupperlower.com⁠ Code: LAUNCH for 40% off. Includes male and female programs, workout videos, exercise demos, coaching videos and live coaching with Cole. At home dumbbell version included. SPONSORS Olipop: ⁠ https://drinkolipop.com/mindpump⁠ Buy any two cans of Olipop in store (any flavor, any retailer) and they will pay you back for one. New flavors: Blackberry Vanilla and Raspberry Sherbet. New can designs. LINKS Mind Pump Store: ⁠ https://mindpumpstore.com⁠ Maps Fitness Products: ⁠ https://mapsfitnessproducts.com⁠ Instagram: @mindpumpmedia 0:00 - Intro 2:08 - Introducing MAPS Upper Lower — what it is and who it's for 3:32 - Why the upper lower split produces great results and how it differs from full body 9:02 - Phase breakdown — rep schemes, set structures and why the program ends with five by five 16:20 - Why the final phase ends heavy instead of starting heavy like MAPS Anabolic 18:38 - Men's vs. women's versions — shoulder priority, glute priority and why they're different 20:10 - At home version and what equipment you need 21:11 - Live coaching with Cole

    25 min
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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
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    Explicit
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    © Copyright 2017+
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