1727: Ten Traits of Successful Lifters

[@mattTHEEgreat]

The example Adam used about reading is basically my story also. Hated it in school, once I graduated vowed to never touch another book, super slow reader, everything he mentioned. I got married and my wife reads a lot, i mean 3 books a week if she really gets into it. But it wasn't till we were teaching my daughter to read where I started getting into books. I wanted to set that good example for my kid so I started with something I knew I would like reading about and that was Star Wars. I love all the Star Wars movies at the time so I purchased a Star Wars book and forced myself to read. At first it was just a few pages at a time, but that eventually got better. Finished the book got another one and just kept going. Now my daughter is 8 an has read far more books than any other kid in her class and Im reading about 2 a month.

[@castermcfear2369]

You guys put the fun back in fitness. It's a treat to absorb all the fantastic information you provide on such a regular basis. Keep it up!

[@Burkhimself]

I like this channel because it reminds me of a lot of the things my strength coach says. He doesn’t say “this exercise sucks”…..every lift has a purpose and an effect. Anytime someone asks him a Q, he always asks “what are you trying to do ?” Or “what is your goal ?”…..I like the experience with things….these guys say “science says this….but most of my clients have experienced this….” 👍🏼

[@twhitetraining]

I’m a retired D1 cross country runner turned lifter. This journey has been so much fun and I learn something new every day. Thank you guys for your wisdom. I learn so much from you guys and I’ve been looking through the glass window at your programs for a while. Thanks again and great video as always.

[@danielmarkwilson9168]

This channel has changed my fitness journey. I honestly just want to say thank you. Finally a channel that is enjoyable AND isn't a bunch of hype BS. I'm beginning to help my wife start going to the gym, and I'll be drawing a lot from what you guys are teaching me.

[@melanieanastasio9805]

Thank you for sharing healthy ways to build strength and get fit. I did a decade of 10 hrs of cardio a week and low calorie eating. I trashed my metabolism. Thank you for sharing the healthy way to look & feel better. Now, I Lift, watch form, track volume and eat to build a strong body. I love your programs 💪🏽

[@Leartoearn]

I was running 100 miles a week and eating low calories to lose fat. These guys saved my life. Now I lift 5 days a week and do boxing for cardio. I’m in the best physical and mental shape of my life.

[@melanieanastasio9805]

Absolutely. It all about long term health vs a quick fix. I feel so good following their advice and eating for health instead of calorie counting. They rock!

[@katerobinson4030]

Yes, absolutely, it’s all about the journey, enjoy!!!

[@davidmangano]

after 5-6 years of training i finally found mindpump and ever since I've been listening to this podcast, everything has been elevated. my training, nutrition, and mentality have all been taken a step further and I am so grateful for the amazing information you guys have provided. thanks for everything guys keep up the amazing work.

[@duanedunstan3108]

Guys- thank you for this episode. I really liked how you framed the principles positively by describing what to do rather than what not to do. One of the best talks I've heard in awhile.

[@fabledghost]

I agree completely with if something hurts don't avoid it fix it. Back in June my knee started feeling sore and I decided to just rest for awhile until it gets better but it didn't. By September the pain got much worse. I tried bunch of different things to try and fix the pain including lifting again as I noticed my knee was sore after sitting and keeping it bent but was fine when squatting.fast forward to now my knee is much better I'm at about 96% pain significantly reduced and mobility is back to where it was.

[@efishient]

Surround yourself with visual reminders of the journey and goals you are working towards. I run more than I lift - I love running mountains. I lay out gear everywhere to remind myself of it but also have my weightlifting belt, gloves, chalk etc so I also have that side covered too. Live it, love it.

[@rebekahadrian487]

I think I'm going to watch this 10 times and meditate on it. this is amazing.

[@colemccallister2655]

I have never emphasized mobility before listening to you guys. Has helped my joint health greatly!

[@TheMikeyBTV]

Trainer in the making.... went through my own fitness journey and I'm working to fight in the resistance training revolution (currently reading the book) I will use prime and prime pro to pay it forward to my clients!! I want to do this thing the right way.... thank you for all the great info as always

[@MindPumpShow]

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[@TheMikeyBTV]

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[@ethanfrancisco5446]

Maps prime and maps prime pro would be huge for me! I broke my collarbone in 9 different places this year and my shoulder mobility has been atrocious ever since and I can’t seem to fix it. I think these programs will put my on the right path faster than anything else!

[@mizanmunhar8363]

The most important trait of a successful lifter is consistency...when someone can consistently go to the gym for 1 year, I can guarantee that they will see the result... nothing will beat consistency

[@powertreadssupremacy]

I did when I was a young lifter but over pushed intensity, didn't bring up weaknesses and manage recovery or eat enough got injured and only just now am beginning to see results five years later.

[@katie405]

Mind pump has definitely helped me look at fitness in such a different way. I started working out last year and I know at the beginning I only was focused on the exterior but once I found mind pump they helped me out a lot with the outlook on health and fitness in such a positive light. Sal- Chase health and the aesthetics will follow.

[@마인드셋이전부이-g1z]

Love your podcasts. Please do it forever😃

[@kassandrajayne8789]

Love this ! ❤💯💥👊 TY for sharing such great wisdom from ur collective experiences. This is all sound advice that I can never hear too often. Techinque is everything, and that is the discipline, plus awareness of self is so powerful. I am now really looking forward to applying more purposful variation in my intensity, love this journey ! I started anabolic 3 weeks ago = optimising with a brand new modality! Previously I focused on compound lifts which I love, but yes do the things your not good at, and that wont always be the case!

[@kbird1121]

“Do the least amount as possible to elicit the most amount of change.” Great words to live by. Thank you guys so much for the podcast and your content.

[@GYMSHIT]

Hearing you guys talk fitness is by far my favorite part of the day. Who did you guys idolize in the fitness industry growing up(or still do)?

[@shivvashishthabhargava4600]

Thank you guys for the episode. You guys are amazing teacher's and you always motivate as well as discipline me like no one else. Been at it since June '21! 3 day a week full body splits. Trying to be consistent again. FOUNDATIONAL lifts ❤❤❤

[@elizabethlacaze7216]

I listen to your podcasts but have never tried your programs. I truly believe your program will give me long term success as a lifter.

[@claymonaro68]

Practising the skill of lifting has changed me in a positive way. I have MAPS Anabolic and moved house over the weekend, i would not have been half as good without knowing how to lift. Great show again lads 👍

[@theironforce3000]

Sound advice as usual. Really like the the experienced lifter figuring out why they can perform a certain movement as opposed to ignoring it completely .

[@kenai2884]

I'm a 21-year-old trainer. Listening to them talk has helped me take my training and training with my clients to the next level. I always recommend this show to new trainers and individuals trying to get into training.

[@NoLewis]

This episode was amazing. Thank you guys!

[@jasonpurdy4323]

Great episodes guys, hit me between the eyes. Realised I used to be a successful lifter and now I'm not! Something to work on

[@alexxisbenko9173]

I’ve been searching for a channel like this to enhance my knowledge as a new personal personal trainer and as a individual in the fitness industry. I’ve been listening for about a month and I look forward to listening to a different videos everyday! So relatable that you guys so much for creating this channel!!

[@nicakobayashi7004]

One of the best and most complete episodes! Spreading around! Thank you, guys!

[@marcmcphee]

Trait number one has to be listening to Mindpump!!! 💪🏋️‍♂️❤️🔥🤩

[@cjp302]

You guys set the bar high for the rest of 2022.

[@teddyblack126]

So glad I found this channel. New regular listener!

[@Gengh13]

All good points, I would also add consistency and listening to your body, you don't need a rigid schedule, just make sure you give your health the priority it deserves.

[@namdaten]

23:35 great point. Diff b/w discipline n obsession

[@andywagers3396]

Thank you guys for all that you do. This channel has helped me more then you know. Keep up the great work.

[@brandonsmith7786]

Love the show been listening consistently now for over 6 months I’m currently getting my certification from Nasm but you guys are much more interesting and informative appreciate all the info you guys give out and hoping to be a trainer like y’all one day

[@Netwirq2]

You guys rock! I needed this. Thanks.

[@mauricecarloceniza3487]

I reference most of my mobility workout days to the prime pro free webinar very helpful👍🏽

[@chrisroute3224]

Are you better than you were yesterday… words to live by.

[@SimonOShahan]

Sal, "Discipline adds to the quality of your life." Spot on kumbare!

[@beccathering7035]

I love this. Thanks for al you guys do

[@jacksonahumada7506]

I love all the content you guys put out!! The info is unrivled. Keep crushing it. ABP!!!

[@Nick-herr]

Hi guys love yall best quality of workout videos I've seen by far !

[@mahinkhan8777]

When I started my fitness journey, I thought it’s really possible to get aesthetic “instagram” body in 3 months because thats what they advertised. I bought one of their programs but quickly I realized how big mistake it was. Eventually I realized it’s not about the destination, it’s about enjoying the journey.

[@waynec.hittthehitthomegrou3326]

I love having a process and getting into the zone before a lift or a movement. I treat myself as if I am a machine and I think of how a machine would go through the motions correctly and BOOM that’s how I do it. I’m proud to say that thanks to mind pump I have hit all 10 of these commandments!!!

[@RyanSmith-ig2ps]

11) create and practice habits that enable you to stay consistent. Examples might be….add workout to your calendar, have a workout plan in place, layout your workout gear.

[@christiangodfrey-wooledge7524]

You guys put out such great information! I appreciate what you do!

[@springfield03sniper]

Thanks for this!

[@baseballer21and0]

you went over this but it is so true. when you implement these ideas into working out they go into other parts of your life. for example, I noticed when I started to really go slow, squeze, and focus on form in the gym and not worry about weight- even going down in a lot of exercises. This carried over into my gutair playing. I would be trying to play something hard and rushing into playing it fast with poor form just trying to play it (equivalent to not practicing form and just throwing weight on and trying to get it up however possible). Now, although it is tedious I am playing very slow and try to use the most controlled form for gutair (being relaxed, not flalling my fingers, and being concious which fingers should go where in order to make the most of the movements-without wasting any movement). And sure, it may take me longer to learn a song, but it will make my form better and my ability to play other songs much better and easier than before it just takes some discipline and a learning curve, and oh yeah patience. enjoy the process

[@michaeldavidson5729]

I just started a fitness challenge and I am taking your advice. Instead on cutting I’m going to stay at maintenance to increase my metabolism. Then I am going to cut my calories to shred. My macro calculator was telling me to eat 1650 calories a day. This is too low for me. Apparently my maintenance is around 2230. So I’m going to stay around that while I build muscle 💪🏼

[@bunt02]

What a great episode. Getting ready to finish Maps Aesthetic in a couple weeks. What a difference following a program like yours makes. Could Prime be next?

[@TheCommentYouJustRed]

This channel needs more subs 😤

[@Turn2Ugin]

It's criminal that they don't have atleast a mil

[@analyticalchick3064]

Definitely, form is so important. I see guys doing push ups in the park and they want to do the feet elevated push ups, but then their belly/hips sag. I think this is an area where women's personalities are better than men's with lifting. We're more likely to care about form and less likely to ego lift. If you ego lift, you're gonna lose your form. I love you guys!!

[@dustin6528]

Big props for The Crucified shirt! 🔥

[@agnupul]

Great video guys!

[@chrisleonard8435]

I always tell people who are wanting to learning to squat that it takes time. I tell them it took me about ten years before my form got really good and even now after any lay off there will be some readjustment when getting back in to it.

[@elenstarlight]

Great episode!

[@ReAnimatedShadow1]

I just think this podcast is amazing

[@jeffreyurteaga5194]

I gained 20 lbs of fat over the holiday from Thanksgiving to jan 1st ....I am 5lbs down at 215lbs right now trying to lose another 15 and started 6 pack abs program!

[@maryssaann]

Listening to this made me realize how much better at lifting I’ve become due to applying most, if not all, of these tips. Been working on mobility and made it part of a new morning routine. I feel and move better now and it’s a great way to wake the body up versus just getting my coffee and sitting back down. I’ve been injury free as I add weight to my lifts so I guess I’m doing something right! Do you guys think discipline can be learned or is it a personality trait for those who possess it? I’ve never struggled with discipline in my life, it’s something that I’ve always had thankfully ingrained in who I am. But I know a lot of people who rely on motivation or hate to get them to work out or continue a fitness regimen.

[@oscarvsantos]

Broooss…the obsession part I’m guilty of. I find it hard to back off the accelerator pedal tbh. I injure myself now more that I’m older and I have an ok physique but I wish my brain wasn’t wired like that. These conversations make me aware of it though and I will try to deal with it for sure. Thanks guys 🙏🏻

[@royalecrafts6252]

I don't even like going to the gym, neither exercise, however I have discipline everyday while going in the gym/home and doing the workouts

[@timroelofsen4954]

Intensity is probably the biggest one. I love weight lifting started strength and conditioning when I was in 7th grade football always had that go harder mind set.. it took me ten years to realize the fun in lifting weights came from lifting the weight not how hard I went and when I started to split my intensity I saw huge improvements and it makes sense we split the body parts for a 5 day routine why wouldn’t you split up intensity as well

[@jacoblogmet]

Better late then never !! LFG !!! Boom

[@elellipsis]

Discovered you guys in January of last year when I finally started going consistently to the gym and have been binging your eps since ep 1. I'm up to ep 500 currently. Looking forward to getting up-to-date with you guys over the course of the next couple of years. Gyms shut down over here in March and it got me down and I fell into a slump and gained a lot of weight. I'm looking at the Super Bundle right now and I'd love to know if you have a coupon code you could share with us for that bundle to make the deal even sweeter. Thanks and keep it up!

[@bflbflbfl]

I currently have MAPS Anabolic but I do not have a squat rack hence I use Zercher squats. Thoughts?

[@seangallagher4498]

Sal’s meme game on Instagram is next level. I set him to notification alerts so I can beat that shadow ban Zuck’s henchmen put on him.

[@cooic]

Would you guys recommend performance or prime for someone starting muay thai / striking sports? Performance in the sport being first priority (mobility and joint safety) with second priority being some strength/power. Thanks!

[@kassandrajayne8789]

Yeah man! id like to know which program to best compliment boxing 🥊

[@jakebridgeman1813]

Where should my $ go? To a box gym PT or Maps Prime Pro, specifically corrective mobility?

[@darkrai9397]

Here at work listening to mind pump, there is nothing better than learning about fitness and get pay for it ;)

[@Tan.strength]

Is PNF stretching more effective than regular stretching? Static stretching?

[@johnokidneys]

The only reason that I can say I have those 10 traits is thanks to your videos

[@derekjennings3371]

"Compare yourself, to yourself." - Sal That's money in the bank everyone!

[@Jose-cb3tj]

Nice.

[@Nobodytobby]

Ah man, I need those program. My current training is becoming stagnant.

[@2pie3rs4life]

Hoping I can get prime and prime pro so I can help more people as a new trainer!

[@008boot6]

True

[@pierrelabrie99]

Prime Pro is amazing so Pro must be awesome as well 👍

[@YY-nd7bq]

Trait number #11,someone that loads the same silverware together in the dishwasher, so they have more time dedicated to the important things. 😂

[@lionelfrank555]

💪🏼💪🏼💪🏼

[@dannypolska]

I have one question for u guys. Is there any chANce to lift more weights if I dont wanna be in a calorie surplus? im 44 almost 225 natural

[@rebekahadrian487]

just me binge-watching Mind Pump episodes👀

[@robertallanson1398]

Hey guys, I was wondering. My calves suck (I admit this wholeheartedly). I was thinking of incorporating the points you make about practicing moves and repetition to improve growth. With that being said, would it be realistic to assume that doing jumping exercises like jump rope daily may help with growth? Or could this hurt as there's a potential to trigger a similar catabolic effect of cardio?

[@Jotun0rigin]

You guys talk a lot about glutathione on the channel, specifically liposomal delivery. Would ingesting it with a bit of fat at a meal have a similar effect on the blood brain barrier?

[@kaymei1995]

Jesus. These mind pump comment sections. Have they created a fitness community or a cult I can’t tell 😂 love to you guys tho you are definitely doing something right x

[@iSaudizZ]

A paper is actually a more dangerous weapon to use against Sal than a punch

[@rafaelgm]

Booom!

[@2010COpall]

Prioritizing technique and form.... I work at a major American university. Been using school gyms for over 30 years and have witnessed a ton of changes. The A#1 change is the number of young women that have taken up lifting. Man, they are so good at prioritizing technique and form. Way better than a majority of the guys. Out of curiosity, I will ask them, "Where did you learn to lift"? The answer is always the same. They learned to lift by watching KZbin videos. Their motive for studying exercise videos before coming to the gym is also the same in most cases. They don't want to look foolish in front of the guys. I then ask them if, after studying exercise videos, do they realize how foolish most of the guys look.😊

[@victorbigstone8178]

👍👍👍

[@chase8638]

here for the algo🤝

[@rogerkandytorrez4515]

Habits. We all have them. What r yours?

[@jackwoods9943]

Robot dishwasher coming soon.

[@kyleduggan6786]

Me before listening this: yea I got all ten or at least nine! Me after: oh man I git a long way to go

[@espenstoro]

No clever comment in my mind today, so.. algorithm, go!

[@Outdoorinsides]

Giveaway 🚶🏻‍♂️

[@gonzalesjsee]

I always find myself thinking if I'm doing more than I should. Sigh... Then I push off and feel like I don't do enough!

[@isaiahgonzalez671]

I’m fat and I’m tryin not to be - hook a brotha up

[@traaaaan]

bruce lee practiced his 2" punch everyday with light intensity. he could kill a person with it.

[@pierrelabrie99]

First