Podcasts Health & Fitness Mind Pump: Raw Fitness Truth 1601: How to Build Big Arms, the Best Way to Train to Increase Pull-Ups, the Truth About Lifting Belts & More

1601: How to Build Big Arms, the Best Way to Train to Increase Pull-Ups, the Truth About Lifting Belts & More

Published: July 21, 2021, midnight

In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about the best way to train for pull-ups, growing arm size, whether lifting belts are necessary for heavy lifting, and methods for recovering faster from overtraining.

  • Mind Pump\u2019s vacation workout tips. (4:46)
  • The guys recap their vacations with their families: Kauai adventures, moving pains, and leaps in growth. (6:35)
  • Is Adam falling in love with golf? (21:43)
  • Barbequing with Adam Schafer. (24:25)
  • You look strong. (31:01)
  • Study: Do trans athletes have an advantage? (33:35)
  • Inflation\u2019s silver lining? (35:22)
  • Kevin Hart\u2019s birthday surprise for the ages. (36:10)
  • Injuries in sports and the most gruesome one the guys have seen in person. (37:52)
  • Mind Pump\u2019s nutrition secrets while vacationing. (45:57)
  • #Quah question #1 \u2013 What's the best way to train for pull-ups? (51:13)
  • #Quah question #2 \u2013 I want to grow the size of my arms. Are heavy weights and low reps better or lower weight and higher reps? (57:52)
  • #Quah question #3 \u2013 Are lifting belts necessary for heavy lifting? (1:02:38)
  • #Quah question #4 \u2013 What is everyone\u2019s method for recovering faster from overtraining? (1:09:28)

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