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Isometric Holds

Mind Pump: Raw Fitness Truth

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Holistic Alpha: Male Optimization

Kortney Olson

Juli Bauer

Brazilian Jiu Jitsu

Robb Wolf

Jason Phillips

Kelly Starrett

Kelly LeVeque

Steven Kotler

Lindsey Simcik

Ben Greenfield

Dave Asprey

Giovanni Dienstmann

Dan Siegel

Scott Nelson

Jim Kwik

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Get 10% of The Ready State Virtual Mobility Coach for life using code EMPOWERED10   Join the Thompson’s Gym app: https://thompsonsgym.programs.app   Apply to work with Kristin and her team on your nutrition! https://forms.gle/qsQZLwzpk9fyJTRQA   This week, we dive into the science, the what, and the how of a staple in Jen’s training, the isometric heavy hold.     Research articles cited: Brief Review: Effects of Isometric Strength Training on Strength and Dynamic Performance   Neural adaptations to resistive exercise: mechanisms and recommendations for training practices   Sign up for The Strength Academy Membership &amp; join LIVE us for our bi-weekly interactive podcast recordings.   Follow the hosts: Dr. Kristin Lander: @drkristinlander Jen Thompson: @jenthompson132   Check out Kristin’s nutrition coaching: Fiercely Fueled Nutrition Coaching - Online nutrition coaching for strength and functional fitness athletes. Coached by our own Dr. Kristin Lander, DC, CISSN.  Follow us on Instagram

<a href="https://thereadystate.com/empowered/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Get 10% of The Ready State Virtual Mobility Coach</a> for life using code EMPOWERED10 Join the Thompson’s Gym app: <a href="https://thompsonsgym.programs.app" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://thompsonsgym.programs.app</a> Apply to work with Kristin and her team on your nutrition! <a href="https://forms.gle/qsQZLwzpk9fyJTRQA" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://forms.gle/qsQZLwzpk9fyJTRQA</a> This week, we dive into the science, the what, and the how of a staple in Jen’s training, the isometric heavy hold.   Research articles cited: <a href="https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30943568/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Brief Review: Effects of Isometric Strength Training on Strength and Dynamic Performance</a> <a href="https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/16464122/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Neural adaptations to resistive exercise: mechanisms and recommendations for training practices</a> <a href="https://tsa.ck.page/products/tsa-membership" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Sign up</a> for The Strength Academy Membership &amp; join LIVE us for our bi-weekly interactive podcast recordings. Follow the hosts: Dr. Kristin Lander: @drkristinlander Jen Thompson: @jenthompson132 Check out Kristin’s nutrition coaching: Fiercely Fueled Nutrition Coaching - Online nutrition coaching for strength and functional fitness athletes. Coached by our own Dr. Kristin Lander, DC, CISSN. Follow us on <a href="http://instagram.com/thestrengthacademypodcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a>

Static Isometric Holds - Episode 173

This week we were asked about why we program iso holds, and also why they never seem to get easier. Iso holds are fantastic accessory work, especially for the core and we like to program them especially in our deload weeks. 

This week we were asked about why we program iso holds, and also why they never seem to get easier. Iso holds are fantastic accessory work, especially for the core and we like to program them especially in our deload weeks.

Benefits Of Isometric Holds and Why We Do Them

Isometric Holds, Daily Volume, and Earning Dinner

In this episode of Quah (Q &amp; A), Sal, Adam &amp; Justin answer Pump Head questions about the type of lifter that is having the easiest time adjusting to at-home workouts, whether blood flow restriction is safe during strength training, the effectiveness of inserting isometric holds into the middle of a workout, and whether some foods that are prepared from scratch at home be considered “processed foods.”  Mind Pump are big dance guys. (6:28) Spotify is crushing it! (9:14) How you are invincible until you have kids. (12:30) The silver lining behind the coronavirus. (18:00) Has the Easter Bunny been destroyed for Sal’s daughter? (22:50) Trump’s daily briefings, the political gift that keeps on giving. (26:17) Twins in India named after COVID-19. (30:26) Human intuition during the plague. (31:14) The proper way to wear gloves and masks. (33:02) The crazy COVID-19 conspiracies out there. (36:47) Mind Pump’s favorite strategies to relieve stress and anxiety during these times. (37:55) #StayHard out there. (45:20) Everyone is trying to make a buck these days. (46:39) #Quah question #1 – What type of lifter do you think is having the easiest time adjusting to at-home workouts? (50:03) #Quah question #2 – Is blood flow restriction safe during strength training? (59:43) #Quah question #3 - Is inserting isometric holds into the middle of a workout effective? (1:04:03) #Quah question #4 – Can some foods that are prepared from scratch at home be considered “processed foods?” (1:10:05)  Related Links/Products Mentioned  April Promotion: MAPS Prime/Prime Pro ½ off! Code “PRIME50” at checkout Special Promotion: MAPS Anywhere ½ off!! Code “WHITE50” at checkout  Apple Music still trails Spotify as growth continued for music streaming in 2019  Siri support for Spotify added to Apple Watch in latest update  Couple in India names newborn twins Corona and Covid  U.K. Cellphone Towers Ablaze As Conspiracy Theories Link 5G Networks To COVID-19 Visit NED for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners!  How a discovery that brought us Viagra could help those battling the coronavirus  Quest gets creative for April Fools’ Day with high protein seltzer in three tasty flavors Occlusion Training Guide - Mind Pump Media Occlusion Training Tutorial- How to Increase Muscle Size Using Blood Flow Restriction – Mind Pump TV  Superslow strength training: Does it work? - Mayo Clinic  QI: The Russian Training Secret Mind Pump Free Resources  People Mentioned  Mark Bell (@marksmellybell)  Instagram  Ben Greenfield Fitness (@bengreenfieldfitness)  Instagram

In this episode of Quah (Q &amp; A), Sal, Adam &amp; Justin answer Pump Head questions about the type of lifter that is having the easiest time adjusting to at-home workouts, whether blood flow restriction is safe during strength training, the effectiveness of inserting isometric holds into the middle of a workout, and whether some foods that are prepared from scratch at home be considered “processed foods.” <ul> <li>Mind Pump are big dance guys. (6:28)</li> <li>Spotify is crushing it! (9:14)</li> <li>How you are invincible until you have kids. (12:30)</li> <li>The silver lining behind the coronavirus. (18:00)</li> <li>Has the Easter Bunny been destroyed for Sal’s daughter? (22:50)</li> <li>Trump’s daily briefings, the political gift that keeps on giving. (26:17)</li> <li>Twins in India named after COVID-19. (30:26)</li> <li>Human intuition during the plague. (31:14)</li> <li>The proper way to wear gloves and masks. (33:02)</li> <li>The crazy COVID-19 conspiracies out there. (36:47)</li> <li>Mind Pump’s favorite strategies to relieve stress and anxiety during these times. (37:55)</li> <li>#StayHard out there. (45:20)</li> <li>Everyone is trying to make a buck these days. (46:39)</li> <li>#Quah question #1 – What type of lifter do you think is having the easiest time adjusting to at-home workouts? (50:03)</li> <li>#Quah question #2 – Is blood flow restriction safe during strength training? (59:43)</li> <li>#Quah question #3 - Is inserting isometric holds into the middle of a workout effective? (1:04:03)</li> <li>#Quah question #4 – Can some foods that are prepared from scratch at home be considered “processed foods?” (1:10:05)</li> </ul> Related Links/Products Mentioned <ul> <li><a href="http://www.mapsfitnessproducts.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">April Promotion: MAPS Prime/Prime Pro ½ off! Code “PRIME50” at checkout</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.mapswhite.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Special Promotion: MAPS Anywhere ½ off!! Code “WHITE50” at checkout</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.digitaltrends.com/mobile/spotify-apple-music-online-music-streaming-2019/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Apple Music still trails Spotify as growth continued for music streaming in 2019</a></li> <li><a href="https://appleinsider.com/articles/20/04/02/siri-support-for-spotify-added-to-apple-watch-in-latest-update" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Siri support for Spotify added to Apple Watch in latest update</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.foxnews.com/world/couple-names-newborn-twins-corona-and-covid" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Couple in India names newborn twins Corona and Covid</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.npr.org/sections/coronavirus-live-updates/2020/04/04/827343675/u-k-cellphone-towers-ablaze-as-conspiracy-theories-link-5g-networks-to-covid-19" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> U.K. Cellphone Towers Ablaze As Conspiracy Theories Link 5G Networks To COVID-19</a></li> <li>Visit <a href="http://www.helloned.com/mindpump" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">NED</a> for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners!</li> <li><a href="https://www.latimes.com/science/story/2020-04-05/viagra-discovery-could-treat-coronavirus-patients" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> How a discovery that brought us Viagra could help those battling the coronavirus</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.stack3d.com/2020/04/quest-hard-protein-seltzer.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Quest gets creative for April Fools’ Day with high protein seltzer in three tasty flavors</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.mindpumpmedia.com/occlusion-training" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Occlusion Training Guide - Mind Pump Media</a></li> <li><a href="https://youtu.be/dfe_j0tT92U" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Occlusion Training Tutorial- How to Increase Muscle Size Using Blood Flow Restriction – Mind Pump TV</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/fitness/expert-answers/superslow-strength-training/faq-20058220" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Superslow strength training: Does it work? - Mayo Clinic</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.t-nation.com/training/qi-the-russian-training-secret" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> QI: The Russian Training Secret</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.mindpumpfree.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Mind Pump Free Resources</a></li> </ul> People Mentioned <ul> <li>Mark Bell <a href="https://www.instagram.com/marksmellybell/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">(@marksmellybell)  Instagram</a></li> </ul> Ben Greenfield Fitness <a href="https://www.instagram.com/bengreenfieldfitness/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">(@bengreenfieldfitness)  Instagram</a>

1266: How to Build Muscle With Isometric Holds, the Benefits of Blood Flow Restriction Training, the Type of Person Who Adjusts Quickly to At-home Workouts & More

In this episode of Quah (Q &amp; A), Sal, Adam &amp; Justin answer Pump Head questions about why it is so hard for people to stick to their health and fitness goals, the benefits of isometric holds, why fit people have a lower resting heart rate and whether inner thigh workouts are bad for men.  Family time in Tahoe with Mind Pump. (6:52) Adam gets schooled by his nephew in video games. (12:22) Justin’s scary snowboarding accident. (15:27) Mind Pump’s holiday fat gain + making meals as a team. (23:47) The benefits of fasting, the value of ATP (Adenosine triphosphate) on the body and how red-light therapy plays a part. (33:07) Mind Pump’s “Wall-E” prediction is coming true! (39:17) The history of Shen Yun. (45:02) Cannabichromene (CBC) and its effects on the body. (48:23) Ricky Gervais roasts the Hollywood elite. (51:55) #Quah question #1 – Why is it so hard for people to stick to their health and fitness goals? (55:46) #Quah question #2 – What are the benefits of isometric holds? For example, a wall-sit. (1:05:15) #Quah question #3 – Can you explain why fit people have a lower resting heart rate and why it’s important? (1:10:53) #Quah question #4 - Are inner thigh workouts are bad for men? (1:15:35)  Related Links/Products Mentioned  January Promotion: MAPS HIIT ½ off! Code “HIIT50” at checkout Are You Fasting Properly?? (QUAH #12) | MIND PUMP Visit Joovv for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners!  Segway Is Bringing the Hoverchairs From WALL-E to Life Shen Yun Performing Arts Visit NED for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! Ricky Gervais' Monologue - 2020 Golden Globes  Mind Pump 1182: The 5 B’s to Finding Your Purpose  How to Get Back on the Fitness Wagon After a Hiatus – Mind Pump Blog Dunphy Squat- Improve Your Squat with this Secret Exercise – MP TV The Best Step Up Exercise (YOU'RE NOT DOING THIS) - MP TV The ONLY Way You Should Be Doing Lunges! (Build GREAT Legs) - MP TV Mind Pump Free Resources 

In this episode of Quah (Q &amp; A), Sal, Adam &amp; Justin answer Pump Head questions about why it is so hard for people to stick to their health and fitness goals, the benefits of isometric holds, why fit people have a lower resting heart rate and whether inner thigh workouts are bad for men. <ul> <li>Family time in Tahoe with Mind Pump. (6:52)</li> <li>Adam gets schooled by his nephew in video games. (12:22)</li> <li>Justin’s scary snowboarding accident. (15:27)</li> <li>Mind Pump’s holiday fat gain + making meals as a team. (23:47)</li> <li>The benefits of fasting, the value of ATP (Adenosine triphosphate) on the body and how red-light therapy plays a part. (33:07)</li> <li>Mind Pump’s “Wall-E” prediction is coming true! (39:17)</li> <li>The history of Shen Yun. (45:02)</li> <li>Cannabichromene (CBC) and its effects on the body. (48:23)</li> <li>Ricky Gervais roasts the Hollywood elite. (51:55)</li> <li>#Quah question #1 – Why is it so hard for people to stick to their health and fitness goals? (55:46)</li> <li>#Quah question #2 – What are the benefits of isometric holds? For example, a wall-sit. (1:05:15)</li> <li>#Quah question #3 – Can you explain why fit people have a lower resting heart rate and why it’s important? (1:10:53)</li> <li>#Quah question #4 - Are inner thigh workouts are bad for men? (1:15:35)</li> </ul> Related Links/Products Mentioned <ul> <li><a href="http://www.mapshiit.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">January Promotion: MAPS HIIT ½ off! Code “HIIT50” at checkout</a></li> <li><a href="https://youtu.be/K1SkKwSbDCQ" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Are You Fasting Properly?? (QUAH #12) | MIND PUMP</a></li> <li>Visit <a href="http://www.joovv.com/mindpump" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Joovv</a> for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners!</li> <li><a href="https://www.wired.com/story/segway-bringing-hoverchairs-wall-e-life/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Segway Is Bringing the Hoverchairs From WALL-E to Life</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.shenyunperformingarts.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Shen Yun Performing Arts</a></li> <li>Visit <a href="http://www.helloned.com/mindpump" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">NED</a> for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners!</li> <li><a href="https://youtu.be/LCNdTLHZAeo" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Ricky Gervais' Monologue - 2020 Golden Globes</a></li> <li><a href="https://mindpumppodcast.com/1182-the-5-bs-to-finding-your-purpose/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Mind Pump 1182: The 5 B’s to Finding Your Purpose</a></li> <li><a href="https://mindpumppodcast.com/blog-post/how-to-get-back-on-the-fitness-wagon-after-a-hiatus/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> How to Get Back on the Fitness Wagon After a Hiatus – Mind Pump Blog</a></li> <li><a href="https://youtu.be/YXjckP1X3yE" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Dunphy Squat- Improve Your Squat with this Secret Exercise – MP TV</a></li> <li><a href="https://youtu.be/rt61c8HkzXg" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Best Step Up Exercise (YOU'RE NOT DOING THIS) - MP TV</a></li> <li><a href="https://youtu.be/3XDriUn0udo" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The ONLY Way You Should Be Doing Lunges! (Build GREAT Legs) - MP TV</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.mindpumpfree.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Mind Pump Free Resources</a></li> </ul>