In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer four Pump Head questions drawn from last Sunday’s Quah post on the @mindpumpmedia Instagram page.

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• HMB for muscle-building. (20:37)

• Free weights vs machines. (26:55)

• Fun table topic starters for deep conversations. (28:52)

• The Shilajit reviews are in. (48:22)

• Bacteria vs. virus. (51:28)

• #Quah question #1 – People are always talking about having trouble connecting with their glutes, but I have a bigger problem connecting with my pecs. Any recommendations? (55:06)

• #Quah question #2 – When getting home late, is it better to go to bed asap and get good sleep or eat a late-night meal and hit protein? (58:20)

• #Quah question #3 – I've injured myself a few times outside of the gym, especially my lower back, and it's limiting the exercises I can do. What's the best way to safely build those muscles back to where they should be, and to keep progressing in other areas while I do? (1:00:21)

• #Quah question #4 – Should I use squat shoes to improve my range of motion in squats? (1:02:34)

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