2158: The Dangers of Back Rounding When Deadlifting, What to Do When One Arm Is Weaker Than the Other, the Importance of Getting Below 90 Degrees When Squatting & 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: Scientific studies are NOT everything! (2:16)

• PSA for all inspiring coaches and trainers. (21:49)

• There is a HUGE difference between processed and whole meat. (23:26)

• Kids say the darndest things. (25:45)

• The sad state of Mitch McConnell. (34:55)

• How to improve your mood with simple steps. (37:34)

• Antidepressants and weight gain. (40:17)

• Changing your behaviors to match your lifestyle. (45:37)

• A conversation with Alex, the founder of Dynasty, on creating a living trust 100% free. (51:11)

• Shout out to Live to 100: Secrets of the Blue Zones on Netflix. (1:10:07)

• #Quah question #1 - How do you find and maintain a neutral spine while doing conventional deadlifts? When (if ever) is it normal to see some lower or upper back rounding? (1:10:53)

• #Quah question #2 - My right arm is weaker than my left & it affects my barbell curls in that my left doesn't feel fatigued at 8 reps while my right is struggling for form. Should I stay at a lower weight until my right arm catches up or switch to dumbbells? (1:18:02)

• #Quah question #3 - Should you not increase the weight when performing a barbell back squat until you can go below 90 degrees? (1:22:10)

• #Quah question #4 - If all of you had to do a different podcast, but it couldn't be fitness-related, what would you talk about? (1:26:05)

Related Links/Products Mentioned

• NCI's Nutrition Coaching Summit is BACK this October 17th through the 21st. Exclusively for Mind Pump listeners, they are giving an exclusive 20% off! **Code MP20 at checkout**

• Visit Butcher Box for this month's exclusive Mind Pump offer!

• September Promotion: MAPS Symmetry | RGB Bundle 50% off! **Code SEPTEMBER50 at checkout**

• Mind Pump #1825: Man Cheats Death & Builds Cold Plunge Business

• Seven Countries Study - Wikipedia

• Mitch McConnell rejects speculation about future amid concerns over health

• Morning sunlight reduces length of hospitalization in bipolar depression

• Live to 100: Secrets of the Blue Zones - Netflix

• Visit Daily Dose Meals for the exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Promo code MINDPUMP20 for 20% off your first order, excluding subscriptions.**

• Create a Living Trust for free – in minutes! Dynasty Trusts | GetDynasty

• Visit Joy Mode for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Promo code MINDPUMP at checkout for 20% off your first order**

• How To Hip Hinge Properly (Fix THIS!)

• Mind Pump #1790: The Secret To An Attractive & Functional Body

• Mind Pump #1535: Should You Squat Below Parallel?

• Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube

• Mind Pump Free Resources

People Mentioned

• Mike Boyle (@mbsc_online) Instagram

• Jolene Brighten (@drjolenebrighten) Instagram

• Father Steve Grunow (@fatherstevegrunow) Instagram