1176: Trap Bar vs. Straight Bar Deadlifts, Using Strength Training to Battle Depression & Anxiety, the Benefits of Caffeine Cycling & MORE

Mind Pump: Raw Fitness Truth

In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about whether trap bar deadlifts as good as straight bar deadlifts, exercises someone can do to repair poor thoracic mobility, the benefits of strength training when battling depression and anxiety, and the benefits of caffeine cycling.

• MIIR delivering high-quality products and giving back in the process. (4:47)
• How do you know your charitable money is going to the RIGHT place? (8:09)
• Recapping the guy’s Thanksgiving weekend with their families. (13:46)
• Why just because you can, doesn’t mean you should. (22:33)
• Why do some compounds, like the Chaga mushroom, have adaptogenic properties? (26:13)
• The science behind how binge-watching porn affects your brain. (31:27)
• Mark McGrath can help you break up with your significant other. (34:37)
• Why celebrity is a bit of a curse. (37:15)
• Is there a correlation between social media use and lack of well-being? (40:48)
• Google fights deep fakes by releasing their own. (47:08)
• #Quah question #1 - Are trap bar deadlifts as good as straight bar deadlifts? (48:48)
• #Quah question #2 – What are some exercises someone can do to repair poor thoracic mobility? (55:32)
• #Quah question #3 - What are the benefits of strength training when battling depression and anxiety? (1:03:55)
• #Quah question #4 – What are the benefits of caffeine cycling and how should I do it? (1:12:46)

People Mentioned

• Justin "ᴛʜᴇ ʙɪɢ ᴘʏɢᴍʏ" Wren (@thebigpygmy) Instagram
• Shawn Baker MD (@shawnbaker1967) Instagram
• Nir Eyal (@neyal99) Instagram
• Cory Schlesinger (@schlesstrength) Instagram

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