1532: How to Become the Strongest Guy (or Gal) in Your Local Gym

[@adamhughes3601]

Wanted to be the strongest at my local gym, moved closer to the nursing home and use their gym now!! Still not the strongest...

[@kenh5317]

Clearly you need to be on their diet.

[@lalithrockz]

@@kenh5317 I think they eat the healthiest

[@Mbstr1]

Keep moving gyms, one day you will find one full of weaklings and you will have succeeded in your lifegoal. Never give up on your dreams

[@johnnyb7944]

@@lalithrockz fx5x.(.fxf

[@wsscsoccerskillz2681]

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[@whohewanna]

Honestly this is the most valuable fitness podcast out there. No fluff. No overselling. No ego. Great job guys

[@johnnyb7944]

TWe zf

[@billybadass7718]

No drama!

[@gwenn2950]

From the day I found this channel, I've been religiously following every single episode. Thank you guys for the great contents!

[@christophermartinez6045]

Farmer walks changed my life. Food taste better. Fruit taste sweeter. Girls look prettier. Deadlifts move faster. I need that STRONG program!!!

[@nygeek6471]

Adding farmers walks blew up my frame. Underrated work out and I don’t know why it works but it works.

[@ibidibi1]

I’m the strongest guy in my home gym 🙏🏼

[@hulkdeisel]

What do you bench?

[@andrade4092]

Me too

[@youngsuit]

i was til my mom moved back in

[@nikkiglass6000]

OBSESSED! I have gone back and listened to every episode after finding these guys 18 months ago. And now I'm watching the youtube videos WHILE I work out! GAME CHANGER! Best part of my day!

[@thogan2375]

This episode should be played randomly at every gym. This should also be a required listen for membership to a gym or any team sport for high school student athletes. Best episode ever! 🤯🤯🤯🤯

[@lindacronise5613]

Thanks for explaining the Prime program and how to focus on the goal of the exercises.

[@rhonannorvell7900]

I lost over 30 pounds in the hospital over 2 years ago and in the last 6 months I’ve gained 20 pounds of healthy muscle back and I’m now back to my weight I was at before the hospital. I joined my local gym in this past week and I want to improve as much as possible. Love the channel keep killing it!

[@CodyCannon11]

Just got back to working out the last month and a half. I'm LOVING it. I appreciate the podcast, and boys keep up the hard work.

[@stephencarafone4715]

If your reading this just remember you can do this and it's okay not to be okay. Go get what you want in life..those gainszzz

[@trentgentry8129]

I love this podcast!! It has totally changed my workout routine, so much that my brother-in-law started noticing a difference and asked me what I was doing and I just told him, “mind pump!” And now he is obsessed!!

[@TH-il8mn]

It can be hard when as a woman I get the side glances from guys and gals when I'm in a strength phase. I love the way I feel when I go heavy and I appreciate you normalizing strength for women in the gym.

[@GhettoPCbuilds]

lol what do you mean, just lift the weights why are you worried about strangers lol

[@saldistefanomaps]

Hell yea

[@TH-il8mn]

@@GhettoPCbuilds Oh, trust me, I just lift the weights. It's just uncomfortable when people stare. It interrupts my head space. I appreciate that the fellas always express positive views about women going heavy. They acknowledge it is a thing and help to normalize it. No one stands around gawking when a guy lifts heavy.

[@anishphi1]

It is great. I've been trying to get my wife to get off the treadmill and do compound lifts. Trying to change her mindset

[@TH-il8mn]

@@anishphi1 perhaps if she realized lifting my get her closer to her goals, she'd be willing to try it twice a week. If she just enjoys cardio because of the way it makes her feel, she might not give it up so easily. Maybe is she tried it and just "practiced the movements" as Sal would say, she might find it less intimidating and could work up from there.

[@PurposeDrivenPerformance]

Mind pump helped me discover my passion for fitness and further my knowledge to become a better trainer! I always tell my clients and friends to listen to podcast or tutorials for mobility. You guys have helped changed my life 🤘🏾

[@mikcenonplays]

Been listening since late 2018 guys. Haven't missed an episode since then! I have anabolic, aesthetic, performance, anywhere and HIIT. I'd love to add strong to my collection! More power to you guys. Love from the Philippines 🇵🇭

[@jacobtirado4009]

Ive learned more from this podcast than I ever did from any class I ever took. I should get a mind pump certificate or something lol. Best content hands down💪🏽

[@akyhussain3232]

Pretty mind blowing what I've learnt from mind pump. Like Adam, I never chased strength being a smaller guy. Thanks to some.crappy fitness articles back in the day I've missed out on years of strength and muscle. Still working through prime before I can begin to think about strength though. Love the work, keep it up ✊🏼

[@Kuya_yan]

I started listening to you guys a month ago and it has changed my perception of fitness and resistance training so much. In a past episode, you guys were talking about how important priming was so I bought MAPS prime... Instantly my bench press that day felt so much better I really wish I tried for a PR but I don't think bench has ever made me feel this good. Loving the content, loving the stories you guys tell. Keep up the great content guys!

[@johndonovan2743]

As someone who just started lifting in February, using a 5x5 program and had to dial things back because I went to hard without perfecting form, I find this episode highly relatable and informative. Thanks guys!

[@johndonovan2743]

@Nicholas Montoto I decided to switch to sumo deadlift because I realized I wasn't flexible enough to stay in form during conventional deadlifts. I'll revisit conventional once I've gotten more flexible.

[@jenniferwiens3053]

It was recommended to me to check you out and Magic Spoon cereals. I am absolutely hooked. I do a bootcamp class 5-6 days a week. I'm not good at creating programs for myself or guiding myself and pushing myself. I am so fortunate to have found you guys. You have changed my life

[@drewerson6393]

Life was shit..... from high school to adult life. Break ups, Lost friends, etc. people were just leaving my life as I focused on myself and it negatively effected me and had me in this wind down for years. Now i found you guys i have only been listening and watching for about 3 weeks now and the amount of content and knowledge that is spread across your videos some I even watched more then once too deepen that understanding of what you speak about! Now being 21 almost 22 here at the 30th of April, I'm happier then ever, mind focused and more positive, Less anxiety and depression episodes, and over all better attitude due to the workout and process I have made for myself to prime my body, working out. Off days I work on mobility and trigger session so even though I'm young and very unexperienced but with the knowledge you give us I have speed up my process greatly and always looking to learn more and do more!

[@iamabean]

practice the lift is the most valuable advice . I think the issue with most casual gym goers nowadays is going heavy without good technique , which can have an adverse impact on your gains and can lead to injuries.

[@65dalexander]

I'm 55, been doing a "starting strength" full body workout 3 times week since December, getting stronger every workout but not gaining size. 5-10-165, eat fairly clean, 2500-2800 calories a day. Wanna build lean muscle without a gut, would think if im getting stronger i would add some muscle even without excess calories.

[@saudiathomas6250]

Love you guys so much! I feel so much more knowledgeable in my fitness and health journey in just the short amount of time I’ve been listening. I love what you guys are about, love the content, and love the chemistry between you four! You guys are my guys!

[@Dailycarlovers1]

Starting the last phase of MAPS Aesthetic on Sunday! I got back into training after a year off. Did about 4 months on my own and saw minimal progress. Maps aesthetic has blown those 4 months out of the water! Just bought the bundle as well, looking forward to the next step! Love the podcast, thank you guys for everything.

[@Laura-sx3ju]

Perfect timing! Been stuck in a rut for way too long... I've weight trained almost 20 years now and although have lifted heavier side, never done a structured strength program. This girl would be willing to eat in a surplus and give this a try! Love all the great content guys.

[@MindPumpShow]

Winner Winner! Please email Ann [e-mail] with your screen name, real name, email address, and winning episode number and she will get you set up with Strong.

[@tysonfinnicum6871]

I already have Maps Strong :) but it is seriously the most fun I've had in the gym. 10/10 would recommend.

[@BlessVibez]

Day 16 of asking the boys to say “ISSA BIG MON TING” 💪💯 never giving up🚫🧢 winning the program would be pretty bless 🙏

[@environmenteller4442]

Issa big mon ting??? What's that?

[@harrishansen9775]

@@environmenteller4442 Issa big mon ting, you wouldn’t get it

[@leannebahuaudbradley569]

Thank you for helping me get out of my chronic cardio and circuits. I’m lifting properly, eating to fuel my training and finally seeing my body transform. I’m dying to try both Powerlift and Strong. What a great bundle!

[@CeeDoggz]

I could listen to strength discussions all day.

[@chrisedwards7036]

I have just started incorporating strongman type lifting in my program to help build work capacity. I have been adding things like farmers carries and sandbags over shoulders but I am not sure how to blend that with a traditional strength program. I ran maps powerlift this past December and added close to 60 lbs to my main lifts! I have been a fan since 2017 and thank you guys for all of the great information!!

[@adrienner5909]

I love lifting heavy and i naturally am drawn to that but thanks to listening to your podcast you all drill into our heads that we need to do other forms of resistance training. So now I’m doing performance which is a program i would’ve never done on my own.

[@timburnett6541]

Just found your podcast and website. Love what you have to share.

[@traciesamuel9644]

I never heard of you guys before but I was in a training at work and one of my coworkers told me about your podcast. He thought it would help me to start a healthy weight lifting program and After one day of just listening to you guys, I tell everyone that i know about you guys podcast now..A Newly Daily Listener 💪🏾

[@datdudetheyhate4121]

Mind pump follower for a bout a month or so I’m currently a mouth breather here for the knowledge n ur comic twist on fitness

[@haterproof79]

I been following this channel just recently and learning so much here!

[@calebburgess2244]

Morning fellas, loving the show. New to mind pump but not to resistance training. Working through maps anabolic with my wife and we’re loving it! Keep up the good work!

[@kairay4845]

Thank you for everything that you do! I’m a trainer and I always listen to this podcast to see how I can improve each and every day. (Also, smart move on adding that incentive to have people comment more, thus making your way up the algorithm haha) more people need to hear the great knowledge that y’all provide.

[@slambo6]

Sal knows the secret to become stronger. Cup of espresso preworkout and a glass of wine post. All the nutrients you need

[@mic1channel767]

Very accurate useful advice!

[@tgdouble2699]

Just recently bought the rbg duper bundle and would love to add to my collection of maps plans 💪🏼

[@shannonmorrissey3095]

Fav podcast, the guys have helped me within my own understanding to nutrition and exercise as well as my PT business

[@iamabean]

Adapting is different from healing is another valuable and enlightening advice. This was the mistake I've made. I thought soreness was the sign of a good workout and I often beat myself up in training. I periodically felt tired and fatigue and now I know why . my body just heal and not adapt to the stress I put in .

[@adrienner5909]

As Adam says , I too feel like a beginner and I’ve been in the gym for nearly 25 years 😜

[@wwcnd13]

Loving the podcast, you guys have really upped the quality lately, giving great advice thanks to you guys I’ve been training consistently for the last few months making positive changes in weight training, diet and mobility.

[@joshuapanicker3327]

Thanks guys!!! Easily best fitness pod, it’s not close

[@hulkdeisel]

I bench press 405 and dead lift 515 in my local gym. My goal is a 500 bench and a 600 deadlift

[@NateTillsonn]

I'm currently having should stability issues, does ANYONE know the device or type of workout he was describing around the 40:00 min mark?

[@richardarbouriii7655]

@sal the book still needs to be just a little bit closer to you so the whole book is in frame 👍🏻

[@Amplyfii]

I’ve been waiting for Strong and Powerlift to go on sale for so long, grabbing them both as I type this!

[@terrancemcelroy6447]

Hey guys, I just discovered the channel. I love podcasts and you guys just earn a fan and supporter of your band. I think your channel can help me be a better crossfit athlete. I just competed in my 1st competition. I lost that , but I looking for ways to get better. I just learn a few things from watching Matt Frazer on the joe rogan podcast. My next one is June the 5th. Hopefully, I can implement what I learning from y'all and get better. Oh yeah, by the way. If I win the contest from you guys. I can do a review for the people and let know how help. My competition will be at The Patriot Games.

[@lisaday1143]

Loving Anabolic, MAPS strong would be a cool segway into another training program!

[@Chocnortoncoaching]

Boys looking jacked !

[@DawgsSic-em]

I really enjoyed MAPS Split. I would love the opportunity to do MAPS Strong to get even stronger. Thank you for the content yall put out for everyone I have learned alot.

[@realalexhale]

This is perfect! I literally just started a strength cycle with my workouts. You guys are an inspiration to so many including myself. Thanks for all you guys do for us lay-people 💪🏼

[@Eljamih]

I'm from Tunisia in Africa. I can't buy MAPS from here but I want to get stronger!

[@angelachii3614]

I'm definitely the strongest in my gym... home gym 💪 Great episode guys. Love the reminder to take a step back and not always worry so much on stacking plates on the bar and feeling like I killed myself I'm every workout

[@cjrausa6540]

I'm the Hometown Kid on MAPS STRONG against the best in my Local Gym. At the Power Rack.......its Game Over.

[@daricliebing7788]

Thank you guys so much for all the info you guys give been a fan for 2 years, I’m broke and 17 would kill for The program

[@Ak353-d7u]

40:06 what if you perform an overhead press and fall backwards due to loosing balance lol 😂

[@mojojojoart]

Always informative and entertaining. Keep it coming.

[@nathanielwilliams107]

💪🏾Training for strength with Mind Pump! 💪🏾

[@velo3193]

I'd love to use that free maps strong, I currently am college student who loves the gym, I find myself not doing much strength training and knowing how to do that correctly would be an awesome thing

[@xcChuRch]

Big fan! it would be great to gain access to MAPS strong

[@helgegustavsen841]

Hi guys, huge fan of your show. I've been training for strength for about a year now. I have been doing my own programming, but it would be awesome to try a program made by pros. Much love from Norway❤

[@aldoorsi8033]

I would love to see what kind of strength I could get from the programming in MAPS strong, make me the strongest!

[@edigonzalez8791]

I’ve always been really into body building, but every few months, I’ll enter a power lifting phase where my daily workouts revolve around the big lifts.

[@StrongerThanYesterday7]

Do you see gains?

[@imhassane]

I’m going through this right now 😂 I love being in the gym as every time I’m there I go full mode. I plan to have a week each month when I won’t go to the gym and then go full mode the next three weeks

[@adamquick532]

Great Episode!

[@meenasubbiah3795]

Thank you for the amazing information,

[@lauracarr1209]

Another great podcast!

[@brendonhall602]

Hey guys I'm a 25yo cancer survivor with a knee replacement and was wondering if you would be doing a bundle sale on prime and prime pro anytime soon. Thanks for all you do!

[@MindPumpShow]

Email [e-mail]

[@TR-ju5re]

Just wanted to say I recently got prime and prime pro and you won't be disappointed.

[@michaellarson7280]

Lost a bunch of weight in bjj mma training . Now I'm trying to strengthen my body to prevent injury

[@BottomLine89]

Heres a QUESTION what would you say about maintaining high energy levels throughout the day? My carb intake is between 100-150 gm i weigh 165. Protein 150 grams. Fats 60-80 grams.

[@JohnPerez-fn2ok]

I started working out 7 weeks ago and my main goal is to get as strong as possible

[@Bridgewaterred]

I’d love to try out you guys’ workout plans

[@_cmcalpin2250]

My rack and plates came in yesterday. All I need is a program!

[@nikesb422]

Mind pump = 🐐

[@ddmirolli]

Guys this was FIRE! Thank you!

[@calebburgess2244]

Question, (I’m not sure if you guys have addressed this) I work in construction so I do a lot of physical activity. I install cabinets so I’m constantly moving 50-200 pound cabinets. How would I calculate macros based on that? I also workout at the gym 3 times per week normally.

[@mitchelnat5228]

I love the low rep ranges and lifting heavy. Any benefit to rearranging maps anabolic phases to ....phase 1, phase 2, phase 1, phase 3? I’m going through anabolic for the second time and when I went back to phase one my maxes when up a lot on all my big lifts and it felt great.

[@areebahmed5277]

Love the episode!

[@ljbproductions3350]

How long should I rest between sets when working for strength?

[@mariavirginiabracho7088]

Finishing Maps split next week...switching gears completely with Strong would be a great challenge! Hook me up!!

[@UR_AL_SHOOK_UP]

Great video 💪

[@peshy1047]

Will maps strong make my biceps bigger than Sal's? I guess we will find out after i win the program

[@brenm3835]

Gimme That maps strong. Im already strong af but im ready to hit the net level

[@rjdwrestling]

Sounds Good, MAPS Strong after MAPS Anabolic

[@Chocnortoncoaching]

Long time fan first time commenter. Come to Australia after covid, we can can weird and lift weights!! yewww love your stuff lads !!

[@joshgarcia214]

Upvoted for the positive KZbin algorithm 👍

[@paddy3622]

i should/wish have known this about 30 years ago.

[@crashgsxr750]

Squat, deadlift, bench press, OHP rinse repeat Biggest thing for me, learning to low bar squat

[@petermiller1565]

You also need to row, preferably a bent over variation. If the bent over variation becomes too fatiguing when used in conjunction with Deadlift, and Squat, then do an Inverted Row. Not rowing is a big mistake, and should be added to the movements you mentioned. Also, as an optional addition, weighted pull-ups, or at least body weight pull-ups can offer incredible benefits

[@crashgsxr750]

@@petermiller1565 agreed That being said: good mornings, RDL, Bulgarian splits, hamstring curls, etc... If I’ve learned anything it’s 3-5 weeks of training, de load, reprogram

[@petermiller1565]

@@crashgsxr750 It sounds like you know what you’re doing without my help. I just wanted to make sure you weren’t excluding rows since I’ve seen many lifters do themselves a disservice by becoming anterior dominant, which not only leads to strength imbalances, but also can lead to avoidable injuries

[@crashgsxr750]

@@petermiller1565 who doesn’t love some shoulder impingement every now and then, it makes sleeping oh so much fun, that salon pas all over fun

[@crashgsxr750]

@@petermiller1565 and you are right, need to balance out back strength

[@getlifted]

When is MAPS SPLITS GOING ON SALE!!!!

[@yacoubalatrash]

Do you recommend running Strong or Powerlift first?

[@joojotin]

I have to say, this was very good podcast for me personally. When you love working out its very easy to do too much and program too much volume frequency and intensity.

[@gkmaz4030]

Guess who did her first ever Zurcher squats today. Holy cannolis did I tighten every abdominal and back muscle. I’m in love ❤🎉😂❤🎉

[@MindPumpShow]

🔥🔥🔥

[@BLNDCHINESEMAN]

Gimme that maps strong baby

[@nickcim1]

What was that stabilization workout that added 5-10 lb to bench !?

[@hunterfoster6349]

The RAD poster 💪💯

[@JessusChristHeals]

I train for hypertrophy because I don't want to get injured with lifting too hard with too much weight....