{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"1568: How to Determine If You Are Building Muscle Instead of Fat, the Best Way to Improve Bone Density, Ways to Maintain a Tight Core When Lifting &amp; More","description":"In this episode of Quah (Q &amp;amp; A), Sal, Adam &amp;amp; Justin answer Pump Head questions about definitive ways to know if you are gaining muscle and not fat, the effectiveness of strength training to improve bone density, ways to maintain a tight core for a whole set when doing bent-over movements, and how to build confidence in the gym and not be intimidated by people lifting heavy weights.  Parents just don\u2019t understand. (5:02) Mind Pump Movie Reviews: Cruella on Disney+ and Army of the Dead on Netflix. (10:23) Sal\u2019s new theory on why the Government is releasing all this UFO information. (17:22) When conspiracy theories become mainstream. (19:40) Mind Pump Memorial Day Weekend Update. (21:37) Recapping the episode, Why Women Should Bulk, and the importance of accepting and letting go. (28:12) How Legion\u2019s protein powder has been coming in clutch for Justin after his dental work. (30:34) The importance of listening to your gut. (32:23) The scientific reason why women have orgasms. (36:35) The value of being open-minded. (38:43) #Quah question #1 \u2013 What are some definitive ways to know if you are gaining muscle and not fat? (44:47) #Quah question #2 - How effective is strength training to improve bone density? (49:38) #Quah question #3 \u2013 How can I better maintain a tight core for a whole set when doing bent-over movements? (55:02) #Quah question #4 \u2013 What can I do to build confidence in the gym and not be intimidated by people lifting heavy weights? (1:00:33)  Related Links\/Products Mentioned  June Promotion: MAPS Prime, Prime Pro, and the Prime Bundle 50% off!&amp;nbsp; **Promo code \u201cJUNEPRIME\u201d at checkout**  Watch Cruella | Full Movie | Disney+ Army of the Dead | Netflix Official Site A Quiet Place Part II (2020) - IMDb  Wuhan Covid lab leak: From the new evidence to China\u2019s response, what we know  Mind Pump #1565: Why Women Should Bulk Visit Paleo Valley for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Code \u201cMindpump15\u201d at checkout for 15% discount** Visit Legion Athletics for the exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Code \u201cmindpump\u201d at checkout**  Why Do Women Have Orgasms? | IFLScience  Dunning-Kruger Effect | Psychology Today  5 Long-Term Benefits of Resistance Training \u2013 Mind Pump Blog The (2) BEST Ab Exercises You\u2019re NOT Doing Properly (STRONG CORE) | MIND PUMP TV The ONLY Way You Should Be Doing Dumbbell Bicep Curls! - Mind Pump TV  Mind Pump Podcast \u2013 YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources  People Mentioned  Sal Di Stefano (@mindpumpsal)&amp;nbsp; Instagram Vicki Reynolds (@vicki__reynolds)&amp;nbsp; Instagram Mike Matthews (@muscleforlifefitness)&amp;nbsp; Instagram Layne Norton, PhD (@biolayne)&amp;nbsp; Instagram  ","author_name":"Mind Pump: Raw Fitness Truth","author_url":"http:\/\/www.mindpumpmedia.com","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/19338470\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/87A93A\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/content\/104644841"}