PodcastIntel
Sign in Get Started Free
Mind Pump: Raw Fitness Truth
Mind Pump: Raw Fitness Truth

2884: These 5 Exercises Are Almost Never Done Right (And It's Hurting Your Progress)

Jun 20, 2026 · 01:49:01

About This Episode

<p dir="ltr">In this episode the guys break down five popular exercises that are almost always done wrong and sending people backward — jump boxes, hip abduction machines, circuits, renegade rows, and ultra high rep training. They also get into the science behind why ketone IQ works (mitochondrial efficiency, BDNF, and clean ATP production with no stimulants), Sal taking his wife to see the horror movie Obsession and deeply regretting it, the SpaceX IPO and the 4,000 new millionaires it will create overnight, 24 Hour Fitness removing basketball courts to add more weight room space, Jacob Collier and the guys' appreciation for elite musical talent, and Mind Pump offering 80% off select programs to high school coaches and teachers. Then they coach live callers submitted through mplivecaller.com.</p> <p><strong> </strong></p> <p dir="ltr">Mind Pump Fitness Coaching: [ <a href="https://mindpumpfitnesscoaching.com">https://mindpumpfitnesscoaching.com</a></p> <p dir="ltr">1.9 NASM CEUs</p> <p><strong> </strong></p> <p dir="ltr">MAPS Anabolic Relaunch: https://mapsanabolic.com</p> <p dir="ltr">Code: ANABOLIC for 50% off through the end of the month. Includes updated female blueprints, masterclass videos and three days of live coaching with Cole.</p> <p><strong> </strong></p> <p dir="ltr">High school coaches and teachers: Email ann@mindpumpmedia.com to get 80% off six curated MAPS programs for your students.</p> <p><strong> </strong></p> <p dir="ltr">SPONSORS</p> <p><strong> </strong></p> <p dir="ltr">Ketone IQ:  https://ketone.com/MINDPUMP</p> <p dir="ltr">30% off subscription orders plus a free gift with your second shipment. Also available at Target stores nationwide.</p> <p><strong> </strong></p> <p dir="ltr">Manukora Manuka Honey: https://manukora.com/MINDPUMP</p> <p dir="ltr">Code: MINDPUMP for up to 31% off plus $25 in free gifts with the Starter Kit (MGO 850+ honey jar, 5 travel sticks, wooden spoon and guidebook).</p> <p><strong> </strong></p> <p dir="ltr">LMNT (electrolytes): ttps://drinklmnt.com/MindPump</p> <p dir="ltr">Free 8-count sample pack with any purchase. No-questions-asked refunds on all orders.</p> <p><strong> </strong></p> <p dir="ltr">LINKS</p> <p><strong> </strong></p> <p dir="ltr">Submit a live caller question: <a href="https://mplivecaller.com">https://mplivecaller.com</a></p> <p dir="ltr">Mind Pump Store: https://mindpumpstore.com</p> <p dir="ltr">Maps Fitness Products: https://mapsfitnessproducts.com</p> <p dir="ltr">Instagram: @mindpumpmedia</p> <p><strong> </strong></p> <p dir="ltr">0:00 - Intro</p> <p dir="ltr">2:32 - 5 exercises that are almost always done wrong and sending you backward</p> <p dir="ltr">3:12 - Jump boxes: the right way vs. how everyone actually does them</p> <p dir="ltr">10:35 - Hip abduction machines: why they're not building your glutes</p> <p dir="ltr">16:00 - Circuits: the one thing they're actually good for and why everyone misuses them</p> <p dir="ltr">20:13 - Renegade rows: they're anti-rotation training, not a back exercise</p> <p dir="ltr">21:31 - Ultra high rep training: when it stops being hypertrophy and becomes cardio</p> <p dir="ltr">24:42 - Ketone IQ deep dive: BDNF, mitochondrial efficiency and why it's not a stimulant</p> <p dir="ltr">27:15 - Sal takes his wife to see the horror movie Obsession and deeply regrets it</p> <p dir="ltr">34:17 - SpaceX IPO and the 4,000 employees about to become overnight millionaires</p> <p dir="ltr">39:46 - 24 Hour Fitness removing basketball courts to expand the weight room</p> <p dir="ltr">44:13 - Mind Pump offers 80% off programs for high school coaches and teachers</p> <p dir="ltr">54:18 - Caller: Katie (Maryland) training during a high risk pregnancy with placenta previa</p> <p dir="ltr">1:08:29 - Caller: Karen (UK) 60 day check-in on MAPS Strong with shoulder injury and a cut plan</p> <p dir="ltr">1:23:13 - Caller: Bianca (Texas) burned out teacher eating 1750 calories and getting nowhere</p> <p dir="ltr">1:37:02 - Caller: Alyssa (Michigan) 60 day check-in rebuilding after overtraining and period loss</p> <p> </p>

More from Mind Pump: Raw Fitness Truth

View all episodes →

Get AI Summaries for Every New Episode

Subscribe to Mind Pump: Raw Fitness Truth and get AI summaries, guest tracking, and email digests delivered automatically.

Sign Up Free →