960: Mark Bell

Mind Pump: Raw Fitness Truth

In this episode, Sal, Adam and Justin speak with Mark Bell at his Supertraining Gym studio in Sacramento, CA.

• In his experience, what are the benefits that come along with age? (3:07)
• How different is the skill of building mass for bodybuilding than powerlifting? (10:00)
• What lead him to hire Hany Rambod? Did he do everything he told him to? (13:40)
• How was he able to run his gym while getting ready for his show? (19:43)
• When did he start making money? How did he figure out how to survive? (23:15)
• Where does survival mentally come from? (31:46)
• Is he more aware of the environment he is raising his own kids in? (36:43)
• Does he remember his first business failure? (38:05)
• His connection to ‘pro wrestling’ and how he met John Cena. (41:35)
• From what he learned from pro wrestling, has that transferred into his success in new media? (48:12)
• Did he battle with addiction during the ‘steroid era’? (51:17)
• Does he remember what is first cycle was? Was it a love affair from day 1? (55:50)
• Has he thought about the ‘going on gear’ conversation with his own kids? (1:00:35)
• What is his opinion on SARMS? (1:02:11)
• What made him think about getting into the podcast space? What has the journey been like for him? (1:05:42)
• What did he learn from his relationship with his former co-host? (1:12:43)
• How did his fans react with the podcast change? Was there any push back? (1:18:43)
• The guys reminisce over their first interview with Mark. (1:20:28)
• What have his kids taught him about himself? (1:24:25)
• Are his kid’s naturals when it comes to sports? Have any interest in competition? (1:27:40)
• Has his son expressed any interest in lifting weights? (1:35:00)
• What is something specific he has been working on HIMSELF? (1:38:09)
• Is social media enhancing or hurting what he is doing? (1:45:04)
• What is in store in the future for himself and his companies? (1:48:40)

Featured Guest/People Mentioned:

• Mark Bell (@marksmellybell) Instagram
  • Website
  • Podcast
  • YouTube
  • Mark Bell's Power Project - YouTube
• Hany Rambod (@hanyrambod) Instagram
• 4x Mr. Olympia Physique Champ (@jeremy_buendia) Instagram
• Chris “Boar” Bell (@bigstrongfast) Instagram
• John Cena (@JohnCena) Twitter
• Shelton J. Benjamin (@Sheltyb803) Twitter
• Brock Lesnar (@BrockLesnar) Twitter
• Stan "Rhino" Efferding (@stanefferding) Instagram

Products Mentioned:

• February Promotion: MAPS Performance is ½ off!! **Code “GREEN50” at checkout**
• 5/3/1: The Simplest and Most Effective Training System to Increase Raw Strength – Book by Jim Wendler
• Mark Bell's Power Project EP. 67 Live with Hany Rambod
• Inside Pro Wrestling (2000) [Ultimate Pro Wrestling Documentary Featuring John Cena] New J
• Hitman: My Real Life in the Cartoon World of Wrestling - Book by Bret Hart
• Mind Pump Episode 865: Stan Efferding: The World's Strongest Bodybuilder
• Mind Pump Episode 922: John Romano
• Bigger, Stronger, Faster (2008): Watch on Prime Video
• This Is Everything You Need to Know About SARMs - Legion Athletics
• Mark Bell's Power Project EP. 172 Live - Sal, Adam & Justin of Mind Pump Podcast
• Mind Pump Free Resources