1721: How to Know If You Are Gaining Muscle Instead of Fat, Ways to Improve Vascularity, Deep Squats Vs. 90 Degree Squats & More

Mind Pump: Raw Fitness Truth

In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about whether it is always best to do ass to grass squats or mix it up, social media tips for personal trainers wanting to demonstrate their process, ways to make your veins pop, and good metrics to know if your gaining muscle and not excessive fat.

• Mind Pump Fit Tip: STOP trying to burn more calories to lose weight; it’s a losing strategy. (4:32)
• McDonald’s new weight loss idea. (8:10)
• What is Tesla not doing?! (11:11)
• Is sneezing a male privilege? (17:02)
• The guys recap their holiday break and Adam’s problem with running out of gas. (21:49)
• Glutathione, the master antioxidant. (33:40)
• If there are hoof prints in the sand, think horse not zebra. (43:08)
• Organifi’s Pure is getting rave reviews from the guy's friends and family! (49:45)
• Why Sal’s metabolism has been roaring as of late. (51:10)
• #Quah question #1 - Is it best to do ass to grass squats or mix it up? (57:29)
• #Quah question #2 – What are some social media tips for personal trainers wanting to demonstrate their process to their followers as Adam did? (1:03:45)
• #Quah question #3 – Is there anything you can do or take to make your veins pop like Sal? (1:13:38)
• #Quah question #4 – What's a good metric to know if I’m gaining muscle and not excess fat? (1:17:31)

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People Mentioned

• Ben Pakulski (@bpakfitness) Instagram
• Mark Bell (@marksmellybell) Instagram