{"podcast":{"title":"Mind Pump: Raw Fitness Truth","slug":"mind-pump-raw-fitness-truth-320363","podcast_index_feed_id":320363,"rss_url":"https://mindpump.libsyn.com/rss","website_url":"http://www.mindpumpmedia.com","image_url":"https://static.libsyn.com/p/assets/3/2/5/7/325739fbb2e6151427a2322813b393ee/MindPump_Icon_5_Human_Made.png","author":"Sal Di Stefano, Adam Schafer, Justin Andrews, Doug Egge","episode_count":1000,"summary":"MindPump exposes the RAW TRUTH about health, fitness, nutrition and more... Hosts Sal Di Stefano, Adam Schafer & Justin Andrews pull back the curtain on the mythology, snake oil and pseudo-science that pervades the fitness industry and present science-backed solutions that result in increased muscular development and performance while simultaneously emphasizing health. No fitness institution or fitness \"truth\" is safe from their quick wit and over 40 years of combined experience in the fitness industry. Produced by Doug Egge. Find Mind Pump and the Mind Pump hosts on Instragram @mindpumpmedia, @mindpumpsal, @mindpumpadam, @mindpumpjustin & @mindpumpdoug and at mindpumppodcast.com. Get expertly programmed Mind Pump training protocols at mapsfitnessproducts.com","last_synced_at":"2026-07-17T10:20:13.086793+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/mind-pump-raw-fitness-truth-320363"},"episode":{"title":"2884: These 5 Exercises Are Almost Never Done Right (And It's Hurting Your Progress)","slug":"2884-these-5-exercises-are-almost-never-done-right-and-it-s-hurting-your-progress","published_at":"2026-06-20T00:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/mind-pump-raw-fitness-truth-320363/2884-these-5-exercises-are-almost-never-done-right-and-it-s-hurting-your-progress","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/mind-pump-raw-fitness-truth-320363","url":"https://mindpump.libsyn.com/2884-these-5-exercises-are-almost-never-done-right-and-its-hurting-your-progress","audio_url":"https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/mindpump/2884_Final.mp3?dest-id=248504","summary":"In this episode the guys break down five popular exercises that are almost always done wrong and sending people backward — jump boxes, hip abduction machines, circuits, renegade rows, and ultra high rep training. They also get into the science behind why ketone IQ works (mitochondrial efficiency, BDNF, and clean ATP production with no stimulants), Sal taking his wife to see the horror movie Obsession and deeply regretting it, the SpaceX IPO and the 4,000 new millionaires it will create overnight, 24 Hour Fitness removing basketball courts to add more weight room space, Jacob Collier and the guys' appreciation for elite musical talent, and Mind Pump offering 80% off select programs to high school coaches and teachers. Then they coach live callers submitted through mplivecaller.com. Mind Pump Fitness Coaching: [ https://mindpumpfitnesscoaching.com 1.9 NASM CEUs MAPS Anabolic Relaunch: https://mapsanabolic.com Code: ANABOLIC for 50% off through the end of the month. Includes updated female blueprints, masterclass videos and three days of live coaching with Cole. High school coaches and teachers: Email ann@mindpumpmedia.com to receive 80% off six curated MAPS programs for your students. Be sure to send your request from your school email address to qualify. SPONSORS Ketone IQ: https://ketone.com/MINDPUMP 30% off subscription orders plus a free gift with your second shipment. Also available at Target stores nationwide. Manukora Manuka Honey: https://manukora.com/MINDPUMP Code: MINDPUMP for up to 31% off plus $25 in free gifts with the Starter Kit (MGO 850+ honey jar, 5 travel sticks, wooden spoon and guidebook). LMNT (electrolytes): ttps://drinklmnt.com/MindPump Free 8-count sample pack with any purchase. No-questions-asked refunds on all orders. LINKS Submit a live caller…","meta_description":"In this episode the guys break down five popular exercises that are almost always done wrong and sending people backward — jump boxes, hip abduction machi…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":6541,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/mind-pump-raw-fitness-truth-320363/episodes/2884-these-5-exercises-are-almost-never-done-right-and-it-s-hurting-your-progress/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/mind-pump-raw-fitness-truth-320363/2884-these-5-exercises-are-almost-never-done-right-and-it-s-hurting-your-progress.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}