1923: How to Know if Your Training Volume is Ideal for Your Body, Ways to Improve Knee Stability, How to Get a Christmas Tree Back & More

In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer four Pump Head questions drawn from last Sunday's Quah post on the @mindpumpmedia Instagram page. Mind Pump Fit Tip: Parallel bar dips are BETTER than the bench press. (2:00) Old-time feats of strength giants. (12:29) The benefits of resistance training for the older population. (18:45) Massive troll or real? (22:07) Justin gets roasted over his Star Wars knowledge. (29:06) Why Doug has been glowing lately. (34:03) The downside to Magic Spoon. (35:08) Social media use and its connection to higher rates of mental disorders. (37:31) The different levels of metal. (47:56) How Sal is fighting father time. (51:04) The origins of vegetable oil. (52:34) Dad life updates with the guys. (57:02) #Quah question #1 - How to get the Christmas tree back, especially the lower back/lower lats? (1:05:02) #Quah question #2 - What is your favorite way to strengthen knee stability? I can squat conventionally in the 400s with great form and depth. I recently tried Bulgarian split squats and was shocked by how unstable my knees were and how low I had to bring the weight to maintain proper form. (1:09:47) #Quah question #3 - Can you do too much low-intensity cardio? I'm currently in a muscle-building phase, averaging around 17k steps a day, my strength is going up, but my weight is the same. Should I decrease my steps or not worry about it? (I'm 17yo 6ft 115lbs and only started lifting a couple of months ago) (1:15:02) #Quah question #4 - What are the indicators that I am training with the right volume? (1:19:12) Related Links/Products Mentioned Visit Organifi for the exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Promo code MINDPUMP at checkout** Visit Magic Spoon for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! October Promotion: MAPS Symmetry or MAPS Strong HALF OFF! **Promo code OCTOBER50 at checkout** George Hackenschmidt: The Father Of The Bench Press And Hack Squat WHAT IS THE THOMAS INCH DUMBBELL - CAN YOU LIFT IT? Growing older with health and vitality: a nexus of physical activity, exercise and nutrition Social Media and Mental Health "Metal needs a good f**king kick up the ass": the story of Metallica's Load Historical perspectives on vegetable oil-based diesel fuels Mind Pump #1920: The Best Foods To Build Muscle, Melt Fat & Fight Chronic Disease With Stan Efferding Visit ZBiotics for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! Mind Pump #1840: Eleven Steps To A Single-Digit Body Fat Percentage MAPS Prime Pro Webinar MAPS Fitness Prime Pro MAPS Aesthetic Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources People Mentioned Robert Oberst ( @robertoberst ) Instagram Dr. Rhonda Patrick ( @foundmyfitness ) Instagram Wookieepedia ( @wookieepedia ) Instagram Stan "Rhino" Efferding ( @stanefferding ) Instagram IFBB LEGEND FLEX WHEELER ( officialflexwheeler ) Instagram