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: 6 controversial muscle-building & fat-burning tips. (1:24)

• HMB for muscle-building. (20:37)

• Free weights vs machines. (26:55)

• Fun table topic starters for deep conversations. (28:52)

• The Shilajit reviews are in. (48:22)

• Bacteria vs. virus. (51:28)

• #Quah question #1 – People are always talking about having trouble connecting with their glutes, but I have a bigger problem connecting with my pecs. Any recommendations? (55:06)

• #Quah question #2 – When getting home late, is it better to go to bed asap and get good sleep or eat a late-night meal and hit protein? (58:20)

• #Quah question #3 – I've injured myself a few times outside of the gym, especially my lower back, and it's limiting the exercises I can do. What's the best way to safely build those muscles back to where they should be, and to keep progressing in other areas while I do? (1:00:21)

• #Quah question #4 – Should I use squat shoes to improve my range of motion in squats? (1:02:34)

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The 8 Most Controversial and Awesome Strength Training Exercises

• Every exercise is good if applied properly, with good mobility and stability. (0:49)

• The 8 Most Controversial and Awesome Strength Training Exercises, Who They’re For, Who Should Do Them, and How to Apply Them.

• #1 - Behind the neck press. (3:00)

• #2 - Upright row. (8:14)

• #3 - Kipping pull-up. (11:10)

• #4 - Barbell good morning. (17:27)

• #5 - Box jumps. (19:14)

• #6 - Behind neck pull down. (23:53)

• #7 - Roman chair sit-ups. (26:29)

• #8 - Jefferson curl. (29:25)

• Honorable mention: Sissy squats. (33:25)

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Fitness Secrets from Military Veteran & Celebrity Trainer Aaron Williamson

• The catalyst for joining the Marine Corps. (1:51)

• His traumatic childhood. (4:44)

• As a team, you are only as strong as your weakest link. (7:43)

• His most humble duty. (11:00)

• His time working at the Pentagon. (16:13)

• There is no safe space from a rocket. (19:17)

• Fighting for his life mentally. (21:38)

• His Hollywood destiny. (23:57)

• The COVID impact on his life. (31:14)

• His stellate ganglion block experience. (34:40)

• The importance and value of getting your bloodwork done. (40:52)

• Being a walking billboard for how healthy you can be and evolve, no matter what your age is. (48:06)

• His business backfired with Andy Elliott. (49:08)

• His social impact. (1:00:06)

• The future of fitness, Katalyst. (1:03:53)

• Favorite Hollywood/celebrity memory. (1:08:55)

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• 𝐀𝐀𝐑𝐎𝐍 𝐖𝐈𝐋𝐋𝐈𝐀𝐌𝐒𝐎𝐍 (@aaronvwilliamson) Instagram

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

• Mind Pump Fit Tip: 3 food additives that are killing your health. (2:13)

• Plugged vs unplugged. (26:10)

• Sal’s talk at the Peptide World Congress. (36:07)

• The effects of Acetaldehyde on the gut. (38:40)

• How family members can hinder one’s recovery. (41:38)

• Two words to define each decade of life. (47:13)

• Mind Pump is looking for trainers. Apply today! (1:00:21)

• #ListenerLive question #1 – Is there anyone here with experience, either having been injured or having helped people recover from this type of ongoing trauma? (1:01:36)

• #ListenerLive question #2 – What program would you guys recommend for teenagers? (1:12:23)

• #ListenerLive question #3 – Am I correct to allow my core to be such a limiting factor when doing squats, or is my fear the real culprit? (1:27:38)

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