1641: How to Get a Bigger Bench Press, the Pros & Cons of Eating Rice Crispy Treats Pre-Workout, the Dangers of Rounded Back Deadlifts & More

In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about putting on muscle without putting on a lot of fat, eating a rice crispy treat before a workout to get a good pump, whether it is bad to deadlift with a rounded back, and ways to get stronger after hitting a plateau on the flat bench press.

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• The high school football update with Justin. (9:30)
• It’s tomato sauce season with the Di Stefano’s! (13:49)
• What is Mind Pump’s go-to Ned product? (17:20)
• Be careful of the scams out there. (20:56)
• Things in Australia are getting scary. (26:45)
• The Navy’s new weapon actually stops you from talking! (30:50)
• Escaping the fires in California and the downstream effects. (36:16)
• Justin, the goat farmer?! (39:37)
• Why all exercises are good for you if you can perform with proper form and stability. (42:35)
• Mind Pump Investments: The guys speculate on Bitcoin being used as legal tender. (46:32)
• How Caldera is helping with Sal’s baby son’s dry skin. (57:03)
• #Quah question #1 – How do I put on muscle without putting on a lot of fat? (1:00:16)
• #Quah question #2 – Does eating a rice crispy treat before a workout give you a good pump? (1:07:30)
• #Quah question #3 - Is it bad to deadlift with a rounded back? (1:14:08)
• #Quah question #4 – What do you recommend to get stronger after hitting a plateau on the flat bench press? (1:19:00)

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