1542: How Bodybuilders Ruined Weight Lifting for Everyone

[@VascHugo]

Train by day, mindpump podcast by night. All day!

[@TshepoMavimbela]

Haha nooooice

[@willg37]

Damn right son !

[@layyah0905]

The main authority people believe for health is still the doctor. And that crowd will still generally emphasize cardio.

[@aanderson1037]

I had an argument with this “trainer” who was saying that getting to your identified BMI is the best way to be healthy. She didn’t want to hear ANYTHING I said to say about body fat percentage and the amount of muscle a person should maintain when losing weight....it’s sad that so many people don’t understand how important your muscle to fat ratio is when losing weight and overall health.

[@sonja4164]

That's messed up.

[@danfromsouthjersey]

This is one of your best episodes in a while. The whole weightlifting phobia with for instance, my wife, of her “getting too bulky” is something I constantly harp on as a myth. Ima have her listen to this.

[@rachelgass7384]

I’ve spent most of my time exercising failing with heavy cardio and very little (if any) resistance training. Now that I know how important resistance training is, my life has completely changed and that is from your content. I finally feel strong and capable - a feeling I could never really achieve no matter how hard I worked out. I’ll never be able to put into words how thankful I am for your channel and content. I look forward to continuing to challenge myself. Please keep putting out more content!

[@AdrianMartin_]

Sal’s bicep vein keeps me looking at the screen during the podcast

[@brandonyoung4910]

Adams for me haha

[@BuiltonGODSrock]

Its sad that everyday people ask for my advice on how to lose weight and when I mention resistance training they say “i gotta get my cardio up first” or “i have bad knees and a back” as their main excuse why they shouldnt start there smh 🤦🏾‍♂️

[@JP-vw8fp]

Glad I discovered this podcast. Switching from my cardio heavy training to a 3 day a week full-body weightlifting regiment. Love how I'm feeling and the growth I've gained in muscle.

[@LevelUpWithLuke]

I changed my entire approach to training because of you guys and I’m constantly sharing podcast episodes with my clients and friends. My network over here is getting smarter with health and fitness because of you guys. Thank you.

[@themaninthemichiganhat4969]

I’m already offended and disagreeing just based on the title, which means you guys are definitely gonna be right lol. Looking forward to this one. 👍

[@mattpatricia7047]

Lol

[@SimonOShahan]

I was a kid in the 60s and there was a tremendous stigma to bodybuilding. No one I knew even considered resistance training. I taught high school in mid 70s when my school got it's first Nautilus machine and from then the worm turned. Peace

[@cjrausa6540]

Wow....... When I was overweight all I ever thought about was eating Cakes and Plates. Now, after a little over a year of training and being in the best shape of my life all I think about is pumping Cakes and Plates. Ive been about Cakes and Plates my whole life. MAPS Cakes and Plates. I'm bout that life.

[@darkquiet026]

I feel like doctors and strength coaches should work together to make better content and information for patients.

[@sabyasachighosh6252]

37:00 My high blood-pressure issues are definitely managed much better using moderate-intensity cardio (1-2 days of running and/or 5-7 days of walking) than purely resistance training. Whenever I stop running for a few weeks, my BP goes up. Consequently, my performance in the gym also gets worse. I feel that for hypertension at least, cardio might strictly be superior to resistance training. Maybe this point can be discussed? In 2020, I would feel dizzy doing body-weight squats. I did mild-speed jogging every day for 3-4 months to reduce my BP to a point that I would no longer need meds. I also slowly introduced supported squats, incline push-ups. I am grateful to cardio that I can now do bench press and weighted squats without risking a stroke!

[@prestonshirley9864]

Charles Atlas' Dynamic Tension was how i started working out!

[@crucialtaunt722]

Listening to this podcast has profoundly changed my fitness journey. The way you all explain how to lose fat and maintain muscle really resonated with me. I'm finally seeing and feeling the results I've been after for years. I've always been a 'skinny fat' female and at 5'3", I was always under the impression I had to keep my calories low and my cardio high to lose fat. You all showed me that is false and now I'm losing fat and eating enough to feel satisfied. My biceps are looking 🔥 and I'm seeing my ab muscles for the first time. Seriously, I can't thank you all enough!

[@Willifordwav]

I just started reading a book a week a few weeks ago. And your book is on my list Sal 🤙🏻

[@sparkedfury5235]

Love the videos I’ve been watching episodes religiously for the past month which is when I found it when I googled best fitness podcast. I’ve been doing resistance training on and off for 4 years but never considered how important macros are and found out how I’ve been grossly under eating protein. Having something to listen to that covers that multiple times is really helping me look after my diet.

[@luanakennedy2648]

The only and best fitness podcast!!! I look forward to every morning to start my day with a good drop of knowledge.... this guys changed my way of fitness... I was a cardio bunny and now I completely move to strength training And love it!!! Thank you guys for all the knowledge and the real truth about fitness 😊

[@AnaGfit23]

If you think about it in the way Sal likes to put it-the context of evolution and survival- heavy lifting of things does not equal environmental stress. However, if you have to run long distances, and keep your body moving that often-before treadmills, so you’d actually be traveling-running would be an indicator of stress. Now I know hunting would involve some cardio, but most likely more in an OCR/functional training/speed agility quickness way. Hunting would more closely resemble athletic pursuits. Slaving away on cardio and running long distances though, would be extremely indicative of a crisis such as having to run away from a predator or from enemy tribes, something like that. Heavy lifting would be in your daily life. Not like there was plastic back then or office water coolers, so some of the materials you’d have to use were heavy, and you had to have strength to carry out vital jobs. Carrying water back from a watering hole for example. I have always similarly thought of exercise like mind pump and Sal does, in the context of human evolution and survival, and they have helped me form this hypothesis/conclusion. Long endurance running=environmental threat, heavy lifting=daily life for a paleoindian or prehistoric person. Funny cause I’m an Anthropology major turned personal trainer and I always wondered how I’d use my degree 🤔😄

[@healandhone]

I love playing this in the morning because Sal's intro is my husband's alarm clock haha! You guys are awesome ❤️

[@rebeccapatterson6203]

This episode is great! I try explaining this to my family all the time and now I have a great episode to send them🤗

[@Austin-lt2bu]

Advice for teenagers getting fit? Whether to focus on getting lean or building muscle or both? Thanks guys have a good one

[@yeezy2649]

Im 17 and have 3 years expeirence. However I didnt actually understand or gain any my first 2 years. You can do either or both! It actually depends on what you want to obtain. But for me I habe personally made my best strength and size gains by doing full body every other day. If youre wanting to get lean do more cardio, if youre leaner I would reccomend a clean bulk and hard training !

[@Austin-lt2bu]

@@yeezy2649 hey thanks man I appreciate it. What if I like working out every day?

[@yeezy2649]

@@Austin-lt2bu if you like to work out every day then I would Reccomend a split of some sort. Many people do "upper lower" or "push pull legs". Upper lower being upper half one day, and lower the next. Push pull legs is more like your pressing movements (bench, military press, pushup ect.) Pull (pull up, rows ect.) And legs. If you wanna hear anymore info you can have my instagram or snapchat for easier contact

[@Ak353-d7u]

Do you need to do cardio if you train leg and do squats and deadlifts 2 or 3 times a week?

[@davepazz580]

No... but doubtful you'll be able to keep up with squats and deadlifts 2 or 3 times a week forever.

[@Ak353-d7u]

@@davepazz580 you can if you are an advanced lifter

[@summerfitness4930]

Yall have truly changed my life and the mind in fitness keep it up guys!!!

[@chadmorlan7475]

Just absolutely LOVE this podcast... the information is just The BEST!!! Keep this going!

[@angelachii3614]

Loved this review and seeing how things started out Those fur singlets are a hard pass

[@audreyjane149]

Love the video editing! You guys are always maximizing, in and outside the gym

[@BlessVibez]

Day 25 of asking the boys to say “ISSA BIG MON TING” 💪💪🙏 update sal answered on Instagram and said I’m annoying 😂😂 still not giving up in this journey tho 💯

[@Smas-ds6pd]

"They just don't understand!" - Justin

[@BlessVibez]

@@Smas-ds6pd still have faith in this 🙏Issa Big Mon Ting out here fam 💪💪💯

[@joojotin]

I dont do agree with him sorry

[@environmenteller4442]

🤔 it really is fun to watch when u know the guys are yoked and extremely knowledgeable. 🧠

[@nunopinto4871]

How about circuit training with compound movements for cardio?

[@Nando_lifts2021]

Do not want to see Justin do want to read your book. Here we go!!

[@alexmoore5236]

Started listening at ep. 1540. Currently trying to catch up to the boys before they get to ep 1600 from the beginning. On 332 right now and unless Doug’s old ass retires I don’t think I’m gonna make it🤧

[@yamelgorrie8847]

This title is everything I've wanted and more. Also lol at your motivation to get comments, I really hope I get that picture, I could make some money. Great podcast guys!

[@calj27]

As someone who has lifted weights for a few years, The only time I’ve ever been injured in an athletic setting is when I finished a half marathon and my shoulder seized up for weeks , never been hurt in the gym

[@theironforce3000]

I feel this episode was made for me 😁 ( specifically for the first half regarding 60s silver arrow bodybuilding and the classic physical culture topics ) and further diving into the profound benefits of strength training especially for the middle) older age population, as I have demonstrated myself in the past with several clients 👍

[@kenaddoh4693]

Great discussion!

[@MarcinVoyager]

It was a pleasure to listen to this podcast guys.

[@jassymommy]

You guys are awesome thank you for all the advice,

[@caseyray52]

I just got my copy in the mail yesterday. Can’t wait to read it. Just got Smithers few chapters of the book I’m on now then I’m going to start it. Now..... after I’m done reading it how do I get it into my family members hands?! Haha

[@bradbowen92]

I want that picture of Justin to keep in my helmet for my next deployment over seas

[@MindPumpShow]

Congratulations Winner! Please email Ann [e-mail] with your name, winning episode number, and shipping address so we can get that out to ya!

[@idakwiatkowska2862]

Could you tell more about how cardio can be bad for your heart? I always knew it's the best thing for your heart. How to do cardio to be good for heart?

[@joemorales5592]

I've been listening to this podcast since inception and the best thing I learned was from Adam and Sal. I no longer wash my hands after I go pee.

[@davifurtado6534]

care to explain more, I want to be part of the memes

[@joemorales5592]

@@davifurtado6534 A few years ago they said that they're junk was the cleanest part of their body. So there's no need to wash your hands after you pee.

[@domingosanchez9662]

Wilt Chamberlain would occasionally workout with Arnold and his friends. They say Wilt was strong AF

[@mdgrech]

Sai's math doesn't check out. I weight 200lbs and am 20% bodyfat that means I have 40lbs of fat on me. Now according to his example I lose 10lbs, half of it is fat, half of it is muscle so I have 35lbs of fat on a 190lb body which is 18.5% bodyfat. That's 1.5% less, not the same body fat percentage as he purports.

[@Nate1The1Great1]

I don't want your silly book, but that pic of Justin...that is a must

[@anishphi1]

One side of YT fitness is yelling to eat at a deficit. Then I listen to MP & I wonder if I'm eating too little.

[@michaelharris8534]

Pumping Iron was not a pure 'documentary'. Plenty of 'embellishment' took place. Lots of it by Arnold himself.

[@maec8800]

one time I heard sal say on the podcast that before he does something, he considers if his kids would be embarrassed by it and if they would be, he doesn’t do it. Well he has broken his own rule by wearing that shirt.

[@melaniegallant5738]

The chef is MIA, Sal.... besides your biceps, that French squeaker keeps me coming back

[@jakemcmanus5797]

Huge huge fan of you guys, I almost never miss an episode since I started listening to you guys two years ago! I've gotten my girlfriend, roommate, mom, best friend, and brother listening to you guys. Keep it up guys!

[@Gjheexhigddc44]

My sister was a serious gymnast from the ages 3-18 and now in her younger 30s and two kids later she still has a really great body and doesn’t even try but she is pretty short compared to me and our other sisters, so I kinda lean more towards the theory that that kind of training can stunt children’s growth.

[@davifurtado6534]

I'm building lots of muscle and getting stronger everyday, but still there is ONE thing that I'm unhappy about my body: I have acne all over my back. I had it my whole life, and that bugs me a lot and I wish I could get rid of it It's not the teenager type of acne, they aren't very expressive, I can't even feel them if I touch them, it's just a lot of pale red marks on my back. I tried a lot of things to get rid of it, some, like using neutral soap, helped contain and diminish it, but not get rid of it completely. Some info, my diet is very good, I rarely eat sugar, I don't drink soda, I eat very little fry stuff, I eat minimum vegetable oil, I'm without a shirt almost always while at home Can anyone help me? I've even searched for medical help, but the doctor didn't help me at all

[@benjaminjameskurz]

Ask a dematoligist

[@solsticemoon1220]

If you are open to an alternative perspective look into German New Medicine. If it's true acne--i.e affecting the dermis layer-- then it's about feeling ugly, attacked or soiled in that specific area. If it's the epidermis and thus more of a rash than acne, it's about a separation (dont want something or someone touching your back)

[@brandont.6510]

More Plates More Cakes

[@faimohkihfaimohkih8223]

You guys got on the muscle T’s today boy!! Set lookn like a snake pit with all dem pythons!! 👏🏾👏🏾💪🏾💪🏾🤙🏾🤙🏾🤙🏾

[@Klepsterify]

I said I want a picture of Justin and the comment disappeared! KZbin upset at my jokes. Can I get the picture but autographed by Sal?

[@nicholasbelangermartin6269]

but i already ordered your book sal 😱😨 love it 🥰

[@MRRIllustrations]

The aerobics girls in the 80's looked the best ever

[@cathyhernandez4835]

O my God what Adam was talking about his female client losing 25 pounds and competing hit home!! I lost 30 pounds, super happy until i find out my bodyfat percentage never changed. I couldn't understand, devastated and dumb founded. I wish I would of found mind pump before I did this to myself.. 😭

[@danielhartman6947]

I totally agree with the title of this. Bodybuilding subculture has created the stigma of the muscle bound freak and scared people towards functional movement training instead of lifting heavy weight for fear of getting “bulky”. People who don’t know any better see body builders like Ronnie and DLB and think they will turn into them if they pick up a barbell. Mean while, gym rats trying to tell their friends that their gym is not a cult are thinking, “if it was only that easy...”. You can’t lift and be enthusiastic about it without superficial motives being called to question, especially as you get older. If you decide to make “lifting” your hobby, you surely need to be prepared and educated to defend your position... also have your full supplement stack and programming on standby to be critiqued lol

[@jacqueismaking]

Sal.... please no more bad graphic tees 🙈

[@saldistefanomaps]

People say I sound like Kermit. It’s an old Mind Pump joke

[@richardarbouriii7655]

Remember guys.. CrossFit is a little bit or slightly more dangerous than gardening

[@SharkAcademy]

Something you said that I noticed women have this mentality and it’s because of natural selection. You said if you had a good body you got by resistance training you had to hide that fact because it was considered cheating, they would say “oh, it’s because of that, it doesn’t count”. Many women today still have this mentality. They want someone who is naturally muscular (I’m theorizing because subconsciously that means they have good genes), and consider it kind of like cheating if it’s because you have to spend a bunch of time in the gym

[@bravesoul7777]

10 months late … but that kermit shirt is everything 😁

[@aaronallen7777]

Sal came into this episode with real Kool-Aid Man vibes.

[@marcmcphee]

Best podcast ever! So true about BMI...it really doesn’t take into account a person’s body composition. Keep up the excellent information. Lifting weights to drop weight (fat)....yeah...buddy!!!! 🥳🔥🏋️‍♀️💪

[@dismaryanton8579]

Why is Saldinas (thx Adam I like that nickname too!) wearing a shirt of himself with headphones and all! 😉 sexy!

[@JohnSmith-nk4vn]

More Cakes More Dates, for Justin.

[@helveticalouie]

Cakes and Plates??!?!

[@franktucker7310]

Ain't gonna lie, need your book but I'm broke! Hook me up...

[@briansvocalcovers]

Doug looking like if elon musk completed the maps shredded summer bundle!

[@tommcilwain73]

"Mind Pump is like coming!" probably Arnold

[@christianluu2994]

MJ had to hit those weights to get past the bad boys pistons

[@meritcabreracastruita8235]

Can we add cherries and chocolate syrup to make the picture even better? 😳

[@CJStrength]

Love the podcast!

[@adityapal101]

These videos are great

[@chaelynn6209]

Is there an e-mail address or somewhere I can send questions to? I don't have any social media but would love to send some quest in.

[@rachaelklein9325]

Simply ir-resistance-ble 💪❤️💪

[@omegavetrix5184]

Hey I just wanted to let you guys know I love your videos you have made me into a much better athlete with a greater focus on in being healthy at any age And making consistent progress through your videos and other influencers I’ve even gotten my younger brother into fitness recently so thanks (18 years old btw)also I definitely want that naked pic😂

[@prestonshirley9864]

Awesome episode!

[@boeydafunk3324]

Do you guys not pay attention to things outside of your "space"? Starting strength has been saying this for 20 years. Barbell medicine also preaches this. The list goes on and on....

[@parthaphukan1808]

Hand full of boiled rice,two hand full of meat, hand full of dried nuts and a hand full of a gallon of water,pinch of all d micros..nd a mindfull of logic..walla!!

[@theREDdevilz22]

King comment Sheeeeesh

[@brunosoaresrodrigues8957]

How mind pump ruined other fitness podcasts.

[@Lrussell6871]

Watch this im abt to win this contest: Adam- your calves aren’t THAT small🥺🥺🥺

[@AbsolutelyNerdy]

0:52 more plates more cakes

[@VascHugo]

Literally never won anything in my life, let me win once, boys.

[@AlejandroSanchez-pl6jw]

CrossFit ruined everything

[@lilgoodluxboi]

When are you guys selling the never tuck in shirt sal is a model for? Lol

[@panoskaiolakala1053]

Fta

[@TheHusty10]

Let’s Gooooo

[@mikesaysalot]

Man I love this podcast... Also, I feel like Sal's arms are slowly evolving into a road map each episode, while Justin's are becoming more and more like a newborn baby's bottom. Oh hey Adam!

[@andrescastillo8336]

Light weight baby