NEW PROGRAM LAUNCH ! (TUNE IN FOR SPECIAL DISCOUNT)

Key Takeaway

If you want a body part to grow, do not simply pile extra exercises onto an already full routine. Reallocate training volume: keep enough work to maintain other muscles, then direct most of your recoverable effort toward the priority area. For muscle gain, pair this focused training with adequate calories and protein, use only modest cardio, and progress through planned phases rather than chasing endless high-rep “burn” workouts.

Episode Overview

In this live launch episode, the Mind Pump hosts introduce MAPS Abs and Butt, a four-day hypertrophy program that prioritizes glutes and abs while retaining enough upper-body training for maintenance. They explain why specialization requires reducing volume elsewhere, discuss nutrition for muscle gain, answer questions on cardio, protein, recovery, and program selection, and outline the program’s three training phases.

Full Transcript

Transcript of NEW PROGRAM LAUNCH ! (TUNE IN FOR SPECIAL DISCOUNT) from Mind Pump Show. Auto-generated from episode audio; may contain minor errors.

We are still live. YouTube Live. We've never done this before. We have never streamed on YouTube. This is our first experience, and we went live because we are launching a new program, which we will tell you a little about and explain why we created it. So that you don't wait too long, this is MAPS Abs and Butt. This is a program designed to train the buttocks and abs. We created it because these are the two most popular body parts. Yes. This is the first time we've done such a broadcast for the YouTube audience, as our channel doesn't get much attention, so the program is being launched here at a discount, which we have n't done for YouTube before .

We see comments, so if you have questions, write them in the chat, we see them and will try to answer . Program for 4 days a week. Emphasis on the buttocks and abs. The key idea that inspired us is that buttocks and abs are the most popular searches. These are the body parts that people want to work on the most. The biggest mistake we see is people adding more glute or abs exercises to an already full program, instead of balancing the volume of training. And therefore, it is not just a supplement.

This is a complete program. Yes. That's right. In other words, someone says, " I want to focus on my abs and glutes." And they simply add volume without reducing the load on other parts of the body. This is a huge mistake. This reduces progress in the target zone or, worse, leads to a plateau due to excessive total training volume. Therefore, MAPS Abs and Butt is organized to properly focus on these two areas. You train your whole body, but 90% of the volume falls on the abs and buttocks.

That is, while performing this program, other parts of the body will not suddenly start to lag behind. You won't lose your results in your upper body or other parts, but you will significantly improve your abs. And we definitely emphasize these two muscle groups that everyone is trying so hard to pump up . Yes. This is a 4- day-a-week program. As Adam said, there are three phases that go from higher reps to moderate to lower , and the exercise selection changes a bit . The last phase is five by five.

Is this a recording? This is not a recording. No, this is live, guys. This is a "hypno- llama." I think it's...yes. Yes. Ask questions. Greetings from India. People are watching us now. Yes. Yes. Someone said she liked it. Although her name is Courtney. Is this your wife? I...uh...yes, Courtney asks if there is a program for the gym and for home. Yes. So, a well- equipped home gym allows you to carry out the program as intended. But if you only have dumbbells, we also have a version, uh, in the program with just dumbbells.

By the way, let's talk about the free bonuses we offer. First, while we're live, you can get 50% off. So, while we're here, the price is half that. This is maps absandbutt.com. Code—MP show50 . So, MP show50, that's a 50% discount. But listen to this. If you purchase the program, even at a 50% discount, you will get the option to choose Muscle Mommy 15 or Muscle Mommy for free. So, we'll add another app for free, uh, if you purchase this one. Such a cool update. Greetings to Wyoming.

Yes. And we have a few other free guides in the bundle. So, we have a nutrition guide for buttock enlargement and a supplement guide . But let's talk about diet for a second. That's why we've added a free nutrition guide. One of the biggest mistakes people make, especially women, when they want to enlarge their buttocks is not eating enough. They train, even with a good program, uh , but they don't get enough calories and protein to grow, so nothing happens. Yes. And so, uh, this is a big problem.

So this guide that we put together explains, uh, how to eat for growth, because that's what you'll be doing on this program. You will build muscle, you will build rounded buttocks, and then later you can dry out and show off the result. Yes, this would be a good program to continue training after the " top-down". So, that's one of the questions. This is a great program to follow on from any course if your main goal is to pump up your buttocks and work on your abs.

This is the main focus of this program. So if this is something that resonates with you and you want to focus on these areas, then this is a program you should definitely choose. OK. So the question is: isn't targeted fat burning impossible? Of course. The idea is to develop targeted areas. You will build your abs, obliques , and mostly your abs. And you will train your buttocks. By the way, when you develop your mid- body muscles, they become more noticeable even at a higher body fat percentage.

So this is not targeted weight loss, but targeted muscle development. Yes. Let's look at a target area like the abs. Of course, you usually want to lose weight or get lean there, right? We recommend—and you will receive all the information when you purchase the program—that you ideally take it during the mass-gaining phase. So the idea is to build up your abs and glutes in a calorie surplus, during a reversal diet, and then repeat that or do one of the free programs during the "drying" phase. That's when the abs appear and the waist tightens.

So this program is designed for the mass gain phase. Do the entire program and the reversal diet first, definitely. First, build muscles, and then—their manifestation. And if you listen to our podcast, you know that building muscle first makes it much easier to lose weight later. OK. Sometimes people want to lose weight first, but building muscle first is a better option. This makes fat loss much easier. Courtney or someone else asked: Will the upper body continue to get stronger? You don't ignore your upper body or other muscles in this program, but most of the workload falls on your abs and glutes.

Of course? You perform, say , one exercise for the upper body muscles, but all the main load is focused on the buttocks and abs. Additionally, we scheduled it so that there would be another day of more intense work specifically targeting the glutes, and then later that week we would do a second set where the intensity would be a bit more moderate. The same goes for the abdominal muscles. This way, you can spread the load a bit. You end up working every part of your body, but as we've already mentioned, the biggest mistake people make when trying to focus on a specific muscle group is that they simply add more exercises to an already full program.

So of course we didn't want to do that because it's a terrible way to put a program together, but we also understand that if we want to put more emphasis, add more exercises and volume to two zones, we have to cut back on the others. Therefore, this load is removed from the upper body, but not so much as to completely stop training these muscles. So, proper attention is paid to ensuring that you maintain muscle mass and strength in your upper body while focusing on other areas.

Yes. Someone said that heavy squats are the best way to build abs. Well, okay. You do use a lot of isometric core tension when doing heavy squats, but targeted, full- amplitude exercises always yield the best results. So targeted abdominal exercises will develop it visually and aesthetically better than squats. This is not to say that squats don't create or contribute to a lot of stability in the core . Yes. But this is a more targeted action. Yes. Someone asks if we collaborated with Bret Contreras. We actually invited him on the podcast.

He was on our podcast just a few weeks ago. The irony is that we didn't plan this program as a collaboration, but while talking about his interview, we touched on how he puts together programs. And, ironically, many of the principles he adheres to, we have incorporated into this program . And this happened after we wrote the program. So, I mean, this is what happens when a person trains a lot of people over a long period of time. You come to the same conclusions. Yes. You come to the same conclusions.

You understand which basic exercises really give results. And one of the most important things that I talk about in the interview that you'll see later this month with him, and I made sure he emphasized this, is what we just talked about: how he reduces volume in other areas to focus on the buttocks. This is one of the main features of this program, which, in our opinion, sets it apart from any other. And , of course, for a great coach like Brett, this is also a familiar approach to training programming.

So, even though he didn't collaborate with us, there's obviously a lot in common in how we put together programs. Someone asks if there is a cardio element in the program . No, this is a muscle building program. It is intended for hypertrophy. If you want to do cardio, that's fine. But just know that too much cardio will complicate the muscle building process. A little cardio is perfectly fine. This is good for health. In some cases, I remove cardio from people altogether. This applies to those who overdo it.

But no, there is no cardio element because this is not an endurance program. This is a program designed to develop these muscles. Yes, just staying active and maybe keeping track of your step count is probably the best option for this program. Someone writes that they are currently in a week of unloading after completing the third phase of "Muscle Mommy" and are currently on a recomp. So, now is not the best time for this, because the advice is to start this program on a mass scale, right?

Right. Actually, look, here's the thing. If you don't mind, you are now on a recomp, which is not a true reverse diet protocol or mass gainer. If you are looking to build more muscle, I would recommend starting this program right during your bulking phase . Can I start this program on a calorie deficit? Of course, you can. This will help preserve muscle. So, if you are satisfied with the amount of muscle you have built in your buttocks and core with the Muscle Mommy program , you can easily do it in a deficit.

But I have to warn you. If your calories are n't that high to begin with , don't go into a deficit. Continue the reverse diet. Let's see what we have here . We have another question. Uh-huh. Can the program help target specific muscle groups? I have problems with my quadriceps and front delts. No, this is not a program for quadriceps and front delts. This is a program for the buttocks. For this, there is “MAPS Aesthetics”. So if you have an area you want to work on besides your buttocks and abs , MAPS Aesthetics is designed to let you choose the exercises yourself.

This is a program with a higher volume of loads. So, there are many other differences, but for someone who asked about quads and delts, the MAPS program would be the right choice. Now someone says they are now taking GLP. Is 135 grams of protein enough to stop muscle loss ? I don't know how much you weigh or what your target body weight is. If it's around 0.8 grams of protein per pound of target weight, then that's good. Will the program work for you on GLP ?

Yes. Yes. Any strength training is useful. But, you know, with GLP sometimes the calorie content becomes too low. So, I mean, uh, Fred, this is Freddy. This guy is asking. Unless you're a petite man, uh, I doubt 135 grams is enough. You're offended if I just tell it like it is. If Freddy, well, first of all , if Freddy is on Mounjaro and he's a man, then he's either a petite guy or a big guy who's trying to lose weight , and with 135 grams of protein it's going to be very difficult to build muscle unless you weigh around 150 pounds.

Yes, that is your goal. So, but I doubt you would be on Mounjaro if you weighed 150 pounds. Would you call him fit or petite? This is a valid observation. You are right. If you're on Mounjaro, you, you, I mean, probably the bigger guy. Yes. Yes. Yes. Yes. This is my assumption. This is a valid observation. Apt remark. Uh , Rambler, this program is designed for aesthetic buttocks, can you use it to become more athletic if you are an athlete? Oh, that's a great question. Interesting.

If you are training in the strength phase, yes, the exercises in this program will make you faster during the strength phase. It does not replace working out on a treadmill. It does not replace agility or plyometric exercises. OK. But if you're going through a strength phase, it's not a bad idea. Yes. It will definitely focus on the muscles you need for speed. Going through such a phase wouldn't be a bad idea at all. Yes. So, someone asks, uh, they have a hernia, and they wanted to know what exercises they can't do.

It depends on how serious the hernia is and what exactly the doctor advised you to do. I trained clients with a small hernia, and all we had to do was tighten our abs and breathe properly. But there are times when you—again, you need to ask your doctor, because I don't know how serious the hernia is. Yes. Thank you. Someone said: " Best subscription in five and a half years." This is very nice. Yes, that's great. Yes, we've been...How long have we been on YouTube, Doug? Almost 12 years already?

I think 16. Wow. So, we've been here for over 10 years. You saw Adam's hair falling out. We've seen...We've seen a lot of changes, my friend. Physically in this room all this time. Yes. So, again , to summarize : abs, abs and buttocks. How long do the workouts last? How long are the abs and buttocks workouts? Okay, I'll tell you now . So, mapsabsandbutt.com. Code —MP show50. This is a 50% discount during the live broadcast , plus free Muscle Mommy 15, Muscle Mommy, and guides. Okay, what was the question?

Uh, how long did the training last? Training will take from 45 minutes to an hour maximum. Here's what you can expect . You spend about 45 minutes at the gym. Four days a week . There are a total of 40 different exercises in the program. Look, someone has been listening to us since day one. Steeply. It can't be. We love you. Uh, mild biceps tendonitis. Should I lift less weight or take a break from training? Male, tendinitis, hernia. What are you doing there , boy? It's the same guy.

We found a CrossFitter. I think you need to calm down a bit. Yes. Uh, yes. Give a quality massage to the front of the deltoid muscle. Stretch your biceps and avoid exercises that cause discomfort for a while. Actually, another guy. Oh, that's the beginning. I wanted to say no. Oh, no. You are right. Okay . No, I don't have it. No, I don't have a hernia . Okay, we assumed that was our problem. Yeah, you know, uh, biceps tendonitis, I guess it's in the upper part of the shoulder.

That's usually what happens there. So deep static stretching usually helps. Can I do this program two or three times a week? You can do it three times a week, skipping one workout, but twice a week... er, so I guess you could pick one exercise at a time, but that's not ideal. This is designed to be performed ideally four times. Try your best. I mean, we have other great programs that are designed for two or three days a week. I would just MAPIC. Yes, she would be a great fit for you.

I would recommend her to you. Uh, Adam said, only 40 exercises. Yes. Yes. 40 40 exercises in the program in total. Not for a day. No, no, no, no, don't repeat it. What about our program? No, we change them. This will be intense. 40 exercises today. No, I'll give you five exercises. Listen, do you want an example of what a week in phase one would look like? Give them , like, let me give you an example. Here is an example. So, phase one, uh, 12-15 reps, three sets of each exercise.

Day one: heavy glute workout, barbell squats, Romanian deadlifts, back lunges, reverse curls, dumbbell overhead press. Day two, more focused on the core muscles: perfect twists, vacuum, leg raises, dumbbell goblet squats, and pull-ups. Then the third day. Ideally, this is Monday, Tuesday, skipping Wednesday, Thursday, Friday. Yes? So, day three, buttocks: moderate hip bridges with a barbell, Bulgarian split squats with dumbbells, "doggy", lifts on a Roman chair, push-ups with a narrow hand position. Day four, again, another moderate workout, but for the abs: active plank, barbell up movements, barbell down movements, single-leg dumbbell deadlift, and dumbbell pullover .

Here is an example. This is the first phase. Phase two: the number of sets increases, repetitions become fewer, and in the third phase—5 sets of 5 repetitions in total. The best program for a 13-year-old son who is starting to lift weights. I love MAP Suspension. Yes, MAP Suspension due to the instability component. It's really inexpensive. You can do it. Tie it to a tree, to a pole, anywhere. It's very simple, but it challenges stability, using your own weight, so the risk of injury is low. A great starting option for a 13-year- old.

Yes. Some say they love us. They are certified trainers. They just need to start training. You know, we hire coaches. You can try applying through us to see if you have what it takes. It's not easy to work here. I will tell you this for sure. We will give you a real test. It's a great place to work, by the way. Here is a question about " Muscle Mommy". What is this? This is a bonus. Can Muscle Mommy be adapted if you have to train two days in a row to make it a full- body workout?

Yes. Yes, you can change the approach a little. If work or schedule gets in the way, our Muscle Mommy 15 program is great because you can just do the workouts in order when you have time. You can also combine them. Absolutely. Yes, let's see. Just started "Anabolic". My TDEE according to the Evolt scan is 2400 calories. Should I eat more for this program? For mass gain. Hmm, I don't know. I don't usually trust scans like this, but are you gaining or losing weight? Um, 2400 calories.

I need to know your activity level and your build. To understand whether these are enough calories for growth. Yes. Yes. You can't answer that. Yes. Halo, we have trainers everywhere. We have virtual trainers and on-site trainers. So, answering that , what is it? Where, what is this? Um, apply. What is our Mind Pump? Yes. Mindpumpjob.com. So you can apply there. That's it. And is it possible to stretch while resting between sets? Terrible idea. Static stretching should not be done during exercise because it signals the central nervous system to reduce effort.

Yes. The only time you should do static stretching is if a muscle is interfering with the exercise. Okay, but this is more of a corrective measure. At other times, dynamic stretching is fine, but during rest, if you want to maximize muscle growth, just sit. An example of when I would stretch a client between sets: let's say we're doing a deadlift and the client has very forward shoulders and very tight pectorals. So I'll stretch his chest muscles so they relax and I can work on his back.

But you should never stretch, especially statically for 30 seconds, a muscle that you are also going to use to lift weights. I recommend doing this at the end of a workout to calm the central nervous system. Yes. When will the next live broadcast be? We would like you to know that we do not edit videos. You are watching, even though you are watching a recording of the show. We don't cut anything. Nothing is cut out. This is, uh, all in one take. The only thing that gets edited or cut out is when we record the intro for the commercials and announcements after the show is over, that's what gets edited.

Everything else is as live as possible, except that you're just talking and farting. Farting is in the episode, friends. If you find one, it's there. Easter eggs. They added a few. You need to listen carefully. You have to listen. Smell through the screen. Yes. Uh, is that Oh, what happened there? Someone's a muscular dad. Uh oh , there it is. So, someone said, “Hey, thanks for your work. Any book recommendations? Strippers now. Justin, you need to take your shirt off. I think, uh , about book recommendations, if enough people donate money.

We'll make Justin take his clothes off . Just not again. I want to put on a bathrobe . Wait a minute. We got an answer. So, the question about books on application design, gradual mastery of Maps applications, I want a deeper understanding. I like "Dinosaur Training." Yes. Uh, that was good. " Starting Strength". " Starting Strength" is also very , very good. Uh, " Super Training". These three are right here. You have it right here. Uh, someone is asking about Muscle Daddies. Muscular dad. The very name of this program.

I don't know. So, we were reading a program called " Muscle Daddies." Yes. Zatty. This is Muscle M. Yes. We get more money. I mean, man, Justin, you should have taken your clothes off, bro. So much dude with this schedule. Wow. Oh my God. So, this is the question: “In law enforcement, I put on my thong and all that. I worked two night shifts, two Okay, so two night shifts and two evening shifts a week. Just finished PPL, then top-down with one day of BJJ. Gained from 205 to 213 pounds.

The back and legs became larger. "Uh, should I change it to M?" Yes. Maps 15. Yes. With this work schedule, of course. You will actually become stronger. So do it 100%. By the way, thank you for what you do in law enforcement. Let's see. Oh, so back to Freddy. Freddy is not miniature. Freddy weighs 335 pounds. I lost 20 in seven weeks. Yeah, Freddy, that's not enough protein, buddy. Yes, at least 200 grams. Yes. Sure, dude. 200 grams of protein, my friend. He's like, "I'm a real man." Yes, I'm not I'm not petite.

Listen here, Freddy. Just so you know, at this rate you will really lose weight. The problem is that you end up losing 27 pounds. Of those 27 pounds, probably half is muscle. At this rate, when you reach your goal of 50 or 100 pounds, half of it will be muscle. This is not a very good situation. This is not what you want. It is better to lose less and slower, but retain muscle. This is a better situation. So you need to train with weights. You should follow at least the MAPS 15 or Anabolic program and consume enough protein.

This will help maintain the result. Someone asked, "Can I do this while pregnant?" This is not the best program for pregnant women, especially because it focuses on the abs. Yes. Which will become really difficult in the later stages of pregnancy. So I like MAPS Starter. Starter is the best option. Um, and if you've been training for a while, because it says you're experienced. Um, then you know what exercises to avoid when dating Freddy. We have the MAPS GLP1 program. So we have a program specifically designed for clients who take GLP1.

for this. Ideally. This person purchased a regular Muscle Mommy and is wondering if it is possible to change the regular to a 15, or do I have to buy the 15 separately? These are different programs. Yes, different. But listen, if you get Maps, Abs and Butt at 50% off, we'll just give it to you for free. Yes, it is added for free. That's right, Miss Christina. That's it. Got it. How the hell do you walk in pants? It 's been 100 degrees all week, but it's 69 degrees here.

Adam keeps the air conditioning on like the only advantage of California in Siberia. Yes, okay. We have one. Some say they are in the second phase of Mass 15, they really like it, they are getting stronger and have finally shifted their focus from losing weight to building strength and changing their appearance. Thank you. Please. Thank you very much. This is great. Oh, we light 15, 40+, 15 Strong, 15 Power. Next, the wife is pregnant, seven weeks. They drove. Any advice for her? Well, MAPS Starter is for her.

For her, and for you— MAPS 15 Powerlift. I love them. Both are wonderful. The Go Power . I love him. Well , let's see. Does MAPS 15 cause fatigue compared to a three-day schedule? I'm not sure what exactly you're asking. No, no. MAPS 15 vs. Anabolic type program. Definitely not. Yes. Much less. Much, much less. There is definitely much less volume there. Yes. Well, this person has been doing it steadily for years. I'm wondering if the Muscle Mommy program is for beginners and if the results from dumbbells will be comparable to regular exercises.

No, no, no. Muscle Mommy is great if you are experienced. This is a great program for building muscle if you have experience. So follow her. Well, let's see. The person asks, "Are we adding Muscle Mommy and Muscle Mommy 15 to this kit because we recommend using them as an extension of the program?" Yes. And it also makes the offer more attractive. Honestly, we give people a 50% discount and we wanted to add something to make it look more interesting. Yes. Want a little urgency? And this is the perfect...this would be the perfect sequel.

If I had to do a dry run during one of the Anabolic phases, which one would you choose? I think it depends. I need to know more information about the client. You know, do we need to build more muscle or burn more fat? Because look, the first phase of Anabolic is heavy weights. Like a 5x5 routine. This is one of the best ways to build as much muscle as possible . And if we need to build some muscle to speed up the metabolism, and that's our direction, then I would lean towards higher calories or minimum maintenance.

Oh, and I would probably do the drying at a later stage. On the other hand, drying in the third phase, that's what it's all about . If you do the drying in the first phase, you can consume fewer calories than in the third. The third phase is a large volume. Yes. So you need to go into it with higher calories, even during drying. Otherwise you'll get overtrained, right? Yes. Well , let's see. What is your Myers- Briggs type? I don't know. But I know my enneagram.

Have you ever done this? Enneagrams? I did this a long time ago. I am a three. I think I, of course, you both threesomes. Yes, I think it's like... a performer, an achiever. This is us. Okay. Yes, Justin— Who am I? Two zeros. I don't like them. But it doesn't matter . I think, I don't know. It's like, hey, it's basically like a horoscope. I don't remember. Me, I'll go through mine again. I don't...but I think the three sounds familiar. Yes. Uh, let's see. I ran out of anabolic steroids, got a bunch of strength gains, of course.

Now on the performance side, I consume 2800 calories in the first phase. When I'm done, I want to get to 3400 calories before starting aesthetics. Good strategy. Yes , I like it. Although aesthetics are a big deal, so you may need even more calories. How long do you plan to be on the air? You know, we're going to be here all day, all night , probably answering the question of how much longer. Oh, we have a hater here. Just go away, dude. Oh, we have a hater.

Yes, just calm down. I used to like them years ago, although you're still subscribed. How are you, dude? I used to like these guys. I hate them so much. I tune in when they are on air. I buy this, like, oh, run a business, you idiots. Yes, dude. Oh, [ __ ] off. Listen, we're working. We don't have a ton of time like you do to be unemployed and comment on people. Too bad you hate business or something. So sad. Uh, I wonder if you hire full-time or part- time trainers?

Oh, uh, full. Full day. Yes, we don't want We don't need...we don't need part-time. No, no, no, no. We want people who are focused on results. Oh, let's see. What program do each of you use personally? Uh, I wouldn't say I train. Adam trains for " Maps Minimal." Yes, I'm practicing, uh. She hasn't come out yet. Maps 5 minutes. This, uh, Map 15—it's like the skeleton of what I do, but I do it my way . I'll tell you in the next podcast what my program looks like now, but I do two exercises when I go to the gym.

Yes, I have, uh, this and that , but it's about three or four times a week of strength training. Sometimes I train individual muscle groups, sometimes the whole body. I'll probably switch to a full-body program soon because I want to change something. Yes, I am currently doing the Powerlift 15 program with my son. So Oh , great. Yes, I train him, and I manage to do the approach myself between cases. What do you think about the GLP3 course? This is Retatrutide with testosterone cypionate. I'm afraid I won't be able to eat enough.

Well, that's a pretty serious combination. So go ahead. But watch your calories. Retatrutide, as I've heard, is a pretty powerful drug. So, what do we have here? Oh, someone wrote: "It's nice of you to give away free apps to callers." Thank you very much. We like doing this. Let's see. Oh, I bought it. Well, it disappeared. Scroll back. I purchased the program. I'm looking forward to it. Muscle Mommy has helped me achieve great results on Zepbound over the past eight months. I set new personal records.

Wow . Yes, that's cool. Perfectly. Good job, Sonya. Yes, if you're setting personal records, that's a good sign. This is a sign that you are probably feeding your body properly. Great job. Can you scroll down a little, Doug. Yes. Yes. Why do you guys want to make money now? Wait a second. Why do you really want to make money now? I will tell you why . We have 47 employees, and you definitely won't be able to feed them if you don't . And some of us love cars.

What do we have here? We wouldn't have any lighting. Hello from Boston. How are you? Good. E New Maps cameras. Yes, cameras, right? It's not about the cameras, it's about the lighting. Lighting. This is new lighting. Yes. Oh, they want to know about my program. I'm on Oh, look. Our hater is still here. All you do is sell worthless programs. You are now scammers. He's still He's still here, dude. He He is angry because he has zero results, Jay-Z. No, no results, Jay-Z. Why don't you drop your program in the comments for everyone to see how cool a programmer you are?

Is this Danny? Yes. Come on, Danny. I know. Well , man. You know you're going to be angry, because No, that's how it is, dude. What kind of podcast is this? 115 Pro. Dude, Doug, you were jumping all over the list. No, I can't help. I just want to quit because this swing is killing me. Uh, I've been losing weight since February 20th. Lost 80 pounds, from 330 to 250. I do a split for top and bottom, cardio after the workout. There are more of them now than usual because progress has slowed down a lot.

How long do I...Okay, I don't know how many calories you consume. So, if you are a man and are consuming less than 1,900 calories, start increasing gradually. If you're a woman and you're consuming less than 1,700, uh, definitely start raising them back up. Scroll down, sir. Eat more. Okay. Uh, this person's mom has leg pain, mostly in her ankle. Uh, Prime Pro, what program? Prime Pro. There are many foot and ankle mobility exercises that can help. My child turns 2 this month . I gained 20 pounds and want to lose them.

I have about 45 minutes. Daily. Oh. Oh, Mass 15. Yes. Mass 15. Mass 15. That's it, dude. And stick to your protein intake. Natural whole foods. That's all. And walking. Here are yours. Someone wants to know about Justin's dog. He is still alive. I still...I Yes. Yes. He's doing great. He's actually okay. He calms down. I'm working hard again to take him for walks and exercise him . Heavier dumbbells are only available up to 30 pounds. Do you recommend buying heavier dumbbells or adjustable sets for...Do you know what those are ?

I think these adjustable dumbbells are a great option. It depends on whether you have the space, I would recommend getting a full rack if you can, but if you don't have the space, adjustable dumbbells are a great investment. Do you know what a life hack is with exercise equipment? Which? Is dumbbell delivery something unrealistic? Amazon Prime. Oh, yes. You buy a scale, and shipping is free . You save so much . The Kettle Bell Kings have mastered this perfectly. They had their whole system. Are we familiar with Ryan Fisher's Chalk Performance?

I am not familiar with their programs. I know this guy. Sel and I were at the same show. We were at the same show a long time ago. I like him. I saw its content. He is like that . Uh, he does CrossFit, so I don't know. Uh, I doubt his programming looks the same as ours. Uh, but I also know he knows what he's doing. So imagine that they...imagine that they're pretty good. Should I take the Maps 15 program? I work a physical job where I take over 15,000 steps by 3 p.m., and yes, this is the program for you, dude.

In fact, I would skip days when you are really tired. So, this is Maps 15 for those days when you feel like you can train. I think at least four days a week . Yo, hello from Australia. They are said to be strong enough to fight kangaroos. Kangaroos are cool, man. I've seen those boxing kangaroos, they look pretty scary. Yes. Prime Pro for tennis elbow. Also remember, we have Mindpump TV. We have lots of great free videos on just about anything you can think of. If you just go to the Mind Pump TV YouTube channel and type in “ tennis elbow,” “ golfer’s elbow,” knee pain, or lower back pain, whatever.

We've created a bunch of great free videos there. Yes. Oh, Justin, can you do a kickflip? I think you can. Oh, on my skateboard? No, he's too fat. I have fallen too many times . I've been trying to learn this for a while . My son can. He figured it out. And I gave up. Who is Tom Prowse as a coach? What is your opinion of Tom? Tom... Tom Provis. I don't know. Who is this? I don't know. Can we see a photo, Doug? I don't know.

Tom P. I love it when people ask us about some random fitness figures. Well, maybe he's good. You never know. Oh, do you know what this is ? He's trying to call me a poser. What? Why? Because I'm wearing a Santa Cruz shirt. Oh, he's from Santa Cruz, man. Yes. I used to skateboard when I was little. Does this count? Yes, that... I think that counts. Do you think he just wants to hurt you? Maybe he's just asking. Dude, I automatically look for a catch. We had one hater here, and now I'm like, " Yeah, I know." I meant to say that this...

Come here. Who wants to fight? Come on, boy." Easier. Tell me, my professional. It's only 9:30 in the morning there. I didn't miss your question. You were that 15-year-old. You...Oh, you asked a different question. Dude, these questions are just flying in here right now. That's why I get it. So, 15-minute workouts, I do Performance 15, but I also want to run two to three miles three times a week . How to adjust strength training so as not to overdo it. Uh , two or three times a week, two or three miles.

If you're fit and healthy, Max 15 will suit you, it's fine. Yes. Just make sure you eat enough. Yes. Uh , running, powerlifting . What program would be good to continue? Symmetry. Symmetry is a great program to continue. That's exactly it. Um, the power of this multi-dimensional focus. It was from Oh, someone criticized you in the past for wearing that t- shirt. Oh, I mentioned that in the ad. Yes. How and what made you realize it was time to move on and leave your current job?

Uh, we started making money on Mind Pump. Yes, everyone was at the stage where we could afford to leave. Aha. So we did it for a year without monetizing it, and then the next year we started monetizing it, and even then we were all working other full-time jobs . And then we reached the point where this income could replace our main income. And then we went all out. Dude, this surprises me. After running Maps Split, I saw some results. But after doing Maps Speed, my God , I grew in just the first phase.

How is this possible? You must be a genetic anomaly. It's either because of this or you're on anabolic steroids. We don't know many people who did this program. Justin is hot. That's right. And he'll take off Hey, if you keep throwing money, he'll take off his shirt. Hey, I mean, who is this guy? This is really, I appreciate you, my brother. Mark said But I appreciate it. Yes. Let's see. The program to continue after finishing Anabolic is still good. What program would be good to continue after finishing Anabolic if I still want to gain mass?

PPL. PPL would be a good follow-up. Just remember that. So like Anabolic, PPL. One of the things we recommend to everyone who follows our programs is to take Symmetry or Performance at least once a year. And the reason is that many other programs are focused on building muscle, like Anabolic and PPL, and are very heavily focused on the sagittal plane; and there are few unilateral exercises or mobility exercises. And if you break up a year of training with a three-month block with an emphasis on this, then that should be enough.

Someone says, "I love you guys. Sal is so knowledgeable. Justin is so sweet, and Adam is so stylish." Stylish. Listen, if you put us all in a blender, believe me. You will get the perfect combination. We are like Voltron. Uh, does the type of water you drink affect your overall health? Uh, you know, healthy mineral water—that's good. I'm not a water expert. I only know that it should be drunk , but people overestimate it. Dehydration is not good. Yes. I just started my journey with HRT.

Oh, I do n't know. You ask me about needles. This is great. What are your thoughts on 25 gauge and 5/8 inch syringes? I'm stabbing in the delta. Yes, that's a lot. I would, uh, I would take the smaller ones. Uh, small ones, I would take 25—that's small. This is a tiny caliber. This is the bigger one. That's how it is. So 27 is what I inject 25, 23 with. Yeah. So I dial 23. And I inject 27 , and I use 1 cube, because if the syringe is very small, it goes in much easier.

Are you using the 27th ? This must have taken forever to type . No, not eternity. That's not the point. Not from one cube. This is a serious guy. Yes. Yes. This is the easiest way to do it. And I'm not a fan of delts, I prefer the buttocks. This is the best answer I can give. Favorite thrifty dish and favorite forbidden dish. Economical. Economical. Ground beef and rice. Yes. Ground beef, rice and salsa. Mix everything together. Forbidden food. Forbidden food. Pizza. Oh yes. Or something like an In-N-Out burger.

Oh. Oh , I could eat that all day . It's cheap too. Boom. It's like a Venn diagram coming out. Chicago deep dish pizza. You bought Sel's book on Amazon. Oh, they want to send it so I can sign it. Yes, you can do that. Yes. Uh, we're giving the address here, or is there somewhere else? I can send it here . Everything is fine. No, we'll get it here from our team . Good. So, I think, uh, write to info@mindpupmedia.com. Yes. Yes, they will tell you where to send it.

That's it . Again, I, I'll say this quickly. Maps absandbutt is already out. Maps absandbutt.com. Use code MP show50 for 50% off. We will add a free program. Muscle mommy 15 or muscle mommy and several guides for free. Just wanted to say that. Yes, because we've been here for a while . Can I donate one for a hater? Can you please explain what a cortex strain is? And the phrase about a punch in the stomach doesn't help me understand what to do. It's literally like you're tensing up, like when someone wants to tickle you.

For example, what do you do naturally if you're trying to How about trying to pass gas? The same. Well, it's an attempt to let off steam. This is what the tension of the cortex feels like. No, because they can just What if they just push or like try pushing without straining the core? Yes. Yes. Well, that's a different kind of or, like, trying to contain it. So, you know. Yes. I'm not saying, like , you don't want to push like you want to fart. Now tense up, as if you're about to be hit.

These are different things. This is how I fart. It's not like you fart. Hey, so if I'm going to hit you, let's fart. This could absolutely happen. If I need to fart and you want to hit me , I can definitely do it by accident. This is good protection. Actually, we probably have a bunch of YouTube videos about it. This is a strategy. Yes. Yes. Regarding farting . Eh, advice on how to get my wife to start gaining weight. She is currently focused on losing weight by doing Maps strong together.

We see the results of losing weight, but she likes that we are losing weight. How to make your wife gain weight? No way, dude. Don't tell her anything. Listen to our show first. Like, yeah, we'll have a talk in front of her about how attractive fuller women are. This will definitely work. Yes, that's Don't do that. Don't do this. This will kill you. Um, bad strategy. Hey, someone has a Mind Pump freestyle they did for us and they want to send it to us. Info info at mindpump media, email us anytime.

Dude, I want to hear this. info@mindpia.com. It will always get to us eventually. Hey, I can beatbox for you. Thoughts on resistant starch to increase natural GLP1 production? Yes, you will increase it a little, but now that GLP has become such a well-known and powerful peptide, everyone is asking, "How do I increase glucagon-like peptide naturally?" Yes, you will raise it naturally. Eating foods that give a long-lasting feeling of satiety does this naturally, but the result is completely different. Not even close . What is the best way to get skin tight for bodybuilding competitions?

Lose weight. Just get dry. Yes. Dry. And then, you know, red light therapy. No, no, as " dried" as possible. That is, get very skinny, fit before going out. And I think the mistake a lot of people make is that they restrict water but didn't focus on drinking a lot of water before. So I load up on sodium throughout my training, and in the final weeks when I lower it, my " low" sodium level looks like average or high to others. Therefore, I add pickles to my diet every day throughout the preparation process.

And in the last weeks before leaving, I start to gradually reduce my sodium intake. I also drink a lot of water—up to two or three gallons a day . And then at the end, right before the competition, I drink a half gallon of water, I don't take any extra sodium, and that gets rid of the excess fluid. Do you eat small cucumbers or big ones? Big. Big. Curved. Big. Sorry. Yes. Yes. That's right. The bigger, the better. By the way, it's already late. Late. We're already starting to talk nonsense.

We can't continue much longer. We're going to get into trouble. I know. It's dangerous because it's a live broadcast. I was so excited. I really want to do everything. Yes, you already have 7% fat. You know, I went on stage when I was less than three. So I'm getting even drier. Nothing will make the skin look as tight as further reduction of body fat and " drying". Yes, definitely. By the way, this is not advice for anyone else. This is obviously bodybuilding advice. Oh, look at this.

Adam helped S. improve his sneaker style. He helped. He helped. That's one thing he helped me with. Hey, that was the first thing he asked for help with. Imagine. Imagine . I'm really here for you, bro. Ask me something else . 12 years later. Talk to me about the Bible, how long ago it was. That's another thing. This is incredible, man. Well, bro. Although I would like to attribute it to myself. You were n't listening to me, huh? It came from somewhere. We will get reinforcements on this.

Oh, they're talking about cucumber in that comment. This is what you get when you bring this. Certainly. Of course, true. 10 minutes left. Do we have 10 more minutes, Eli? OK. Again, I remind you, this is a completely new program that we are now launching. Maps absandbutt.com. The code MP show50 gives you half off. Musclem 15 or muscle mommy for free guides. Eli, does this mean you turn off the sale after 10 minutes too, or do you leave it until the evening? When do you turn it off?

Of course, that is, until the end of the night. Only until tonight. Oho. That's all. You changed your mind. We want to see beautiful buttocks and abs everywhere. Oho. This is what we want. You have a dream. Yes, I have a dream. It starts here. Hey, how do we get this money they sent us? They go to Doug's. Of course, that's true. It's 25 bucks. I didn't even know we could do that. I didn't know we had it set up all this time. Account. Yes. We had to put random items on the table, and for every donut Justin would eat them.

Do you understand what I mean? Like a worm. What? Yes. Some strange things, and then for a donation. Will , can you make Justin eat this? Can you, will he do it? Yes. Start bidding. No, you know you want this, dude. Yes. Yes. Yes. Don't give us money, guys. They just go to Doug. None of us, the rest of us, see them. So, yes. Doug pays us money . Tell people not to give us money. Yes. He is simple. No. Do you see this? Do you think you saw it?

Do you see these 495? Do you see this? We'll just use Let me know if your salary looks different. I don't know. Yes. I never see them. So, let's see. Are bigger abs visible with a higher body fat percentage? Yes. Yes. Oh, yes. Yes, that's right. This is actually one of those That's how Justin got his abs just. You can have 24% body fat and still see your abs. No, it's true. This is true. I learned about this a long time ago. This is true and a great life hack, and I think it's underused because everyone says they want to see their abs, right?

But everyone who wants to see their abs resort to cutting, losing weight, cutting again and losing weight, which, of course, is one of the best ways. But focus on building muscle and then you'll see. And I say what I advise people to do: I can have a body fat percentage 2% higher than normal and see them. This is approximately 2%. Yes. So if you're the kind of person who knows, " Oh my god, I need to get down to 9% body fat to see my abs," you can walk around at 11% body fat and see your abs if you focus on your training.

I have exactly these numbers. It used to be 9, now I see them at 11 because they are bigger. This guy says, " Congratulations to Justin on his standing barbell press record." You know, I was just talking about this the other day. Someone asked me about a series I was doing. So I looked at Instagram and I'm like, "I can't believe he did that, bro ." This is so crazy. This is such a big weight. No, I'm just almost as pointless as his football game. Justin does crazy things.

I like to do silly things, you know, I like to prove people wrong, and yeah, man. I was actually excited about it. Thank you. The best way to convince an overweight client to go on GLP is to eat more. Let them listen to the podcast. I think we were doing an interview. Yeah, we did some great, uh, a lot of content, interviews with Dr. Tina or Dr. Seeds, for example... I mean, I think that's one of the best ways to do it, because maybe they won't listen to two idiots they don't know, but if they hear an authority figure talking to us about the importance of this, maybe it will get through to them.

So, I just found out that my growth hormone is extremely low, how do I raise it? Better sleep, don't overtrain, eat enough, but peptides are a big deal and in Maryland will definitely raise your growth hormone, you can go to mpormones.com, talk to them and they can prescribe it for you . I keep breaking my back every time I get to the same point in the program. Well, what kind of moment is this? Is this a weak press? Should we focus on the cortex? I bought Symmetry and I have Oh, okay.

Follow Symmetry. This will definitely help. Yes, 100%. I mean, I would also like to know where part of your program is, because if you have a certain movement symmetry covers like a broad uh focus. Someone said they added 90 pounds to their bench press with Maps Anabolic. Wow. Aha. This is expected. Steeply. Someone took the matter seriously. Justin, you have to take your pants off for this. Oh my God. 49 dollars. Okay, guys. Let it go. They drove. Release the Kraken. That's all. I am rich.

That's all. Oh my God. Doug is going to I'll tell you everything now . You keep throwing away donations. Adam makes us do this all the time. He's so excited right now, guys. This isn't even funny. Look at his face. This is for the sake of knowledge S. This is not for my Look at Adam's face now. You have to define in short, with Oh my god. Chris Drama. Do you remember this? I forgot about that. Oh my God. Drama. You found us through Drama a long time ago .

Oh my God. I haven't followed him for a long time. That's a lot of time. Does he still host that podcast? I don't know. I have no idea . Wow. Yes. Wow. Sorry. What are you doing, Doug? Why is the overhead press not in the final phase of powerlifting? Can I include it in a big lift? Leave it as is. This program was written with one of the world's best powerlifters. Uh, so yeah, you should rule that out. We put a lot more emphasis on that in version 15, you know, but yeah, in the powerlifting program itself.

Which client has the coolest job? Well , we don't have any clients , but when we did, who had the coolest job? I coached a guy, I coached a guy who was second at Apple. So, he worked with Steve Jobs when he was alive. What? He then worked directly under Elon Musk. So he managed to work with two of the greatest was the head of retail at Apple. Oh, yes. She was I'm sure she knows that guy. Aha. I guarantee. Well, yes. Rocket scientist. Did you have a rocket scientist?

Yes. Yes. I had some athletes. Yes. I had some Niners players. Yes. Hmm, that's a good question. I have n't thought about this in a long time. But you know what's funny? Although I threw them away right away, they were the ones I liked the least. Yes. Your favorite people were actually just ordinary people with whom you became close or from whom you learned a lot. I mean, my favorite clients were people full of wisdom. For example, I had this short Jewish man, he was about 79 years old, he had worked as an accountant all his life, and he was just incredibly smart about taxes and money, and I learned so much wisdom from him.

I learned so much about life and marriage, and, yeah, you know, nobody knows who he is, but some of the coolest clients are people like that. I trained a former porn star when I was 18. When I was 18, I trained a former porn star, and it was horrible. She moaned a lot. It was scary. She scared me terribly because she was...well, yes. It wasn't very good. I had a woman who looked like Tina Turner moaning throughout the entire workout. So much so that everyone in the room stopped practicing and watched.

She was exactly like Tina Turner. Everyone has a story like this, she trained in a tight suit. It can't be. Yes. Yes. And we do hack squats, and... Yeah. Yes. Yes. Yes. On each approach, every guy in the room stopped. And you're just standing there in the corner. Listen, I was 18 years old, first of all, I'm still a child. She was a former porn star. She was moaning and calling my name. She did this, and I was like, " What?" " I can't coach you." With a two- evening shift schedule, how long would you recommend doing the MAPS 15 program before moving on to the others?

Maybe stay there. Stay and go through all the different MAPS 15 programs. I can't, I can't ... You'll continue to progress at this pace. I can't tell you how effective MAPS 15 is. Very, very few people need more volume. Very few people. It's hard to convince people to try it. This is truly a limit. I tried it out when we were writing it, just for fun, and didn't think...I'm practicing all the time . This will be too small. Let me just try. I set a personal best in the deadlift .

Yes. I was 43 years old. I set a deadlift record by following this protocol. So , it works. Hmm, is it possible to perform an "anabolic " with dumbbells and a simulator, or do you really need a bench and a barbell? We have, we have No, you can do it with dumbbells. We have a version of " anabolic" with only dumbbells. Wow, someone...I won't read the last one. Because of your...oh, because of the way you tense your core muscles. And now I'm going to make people lose their rectums.

He is right. Don't Google it. No, no, no. Listen, you're right, dude. If you strain, it's like you're farting. Don't look for "pink socks." Did you know that at the Olympics? In weightlifting, they are taught to contract their sphincter due to the force they generate. That this could really happen. You gave terrible advice. Wow. Don't try to fart while straining. Okay. Let's not do this. And don't google it either. Yes. We need a Doug T-shirt. What would be written on a T-shirt with Doug on it?

Maybe we'll just write "legend." Or "Doug is a legend." How do you like that? Chimpanzee. I hate...just so you know, I hate the T-shirt business. I hate T-shirts. The worst business we have . Yes. Yes. A waste of time. I don't know. If you were buying them, that wouldn't be the case. I will make you ashamed. Yes. That's why. Do you know why? Because people say things like that. I'm going to do it. Nobody is buying. Just show what you want and then it will happen.

Yes. Yes. Someone writes: "I bought the program. I noticed that we have two days of rest in a row, then two. But my legs are there all days." No. That's why there is a heavy and moderate day. So, yes, you can train them consecutively this way. Doug is life. Google it. T-shirt. Google it. I like it. That's pretty good. I like it. Oh, my old Maps clothes are too small now. They are simply too big. Let's go. That's good. Let's go. Cut off the sleeves. Here's a new T-shirt for you.

Let's go. Bodybuilding stuff. Yes. OK. Take it. Get it while it's still available. We are finished. So, one more time , one last time. MapsAbsandbutt.com. Code MP show 50 for 50% off. We will add Muscle Mommy 15 or Muscle Mommy for free. Plus, you'll get two free guides. Buttocks diet guide and supplement guide. And again , it's half price with the code MP show50. Friends, that was fun. For the first time in my life. I think we'll probably do it again. Yeah, thanks, hey, thank you for joining.

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