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Mind Pump · July 22, 2026 · 2h 02m

2906: Should You Bulk or Cut First | The Answer That Actually Leads to Long Term Results

Show Notes

The hosts break down the bulking vs cutting decision, explaining why cutting first almost always fails long term and why building muscle first is the key to sustainable results. They discuss how a building phase can boost metabolic rate by 700–800 calories per day and address the common mistake of quitting when the scale doesn't move. The episode also covers Sal's prediction that probiotics will become the next major performance supplement, the Ditto dating app replacing swiping with AI, a shoe brand giving men extra height, and 80s/90s movie reviews that haven't aged well. Sal shares his daily use of Kion amino acids since returning to jiu jitsu. Live callers are coached on training questions.

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Highlights

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Build or Cut First: The Long-Term Approach2:30
The hosts explain that cutting first almost always fails long term, while building first increases metabolic rate by 700-800 calories per day and leads to sustainable results.
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95% of Weight Loss Is Regained8:17
The hosts cite the statistic that 95% of people who lose weight gain it all back.
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Why the Scale Not Moving Causes Premature Quitting During a Build18:06
The hosts explain that the most common reason people abandon a building phase too early is that the scale doesn't move, even though body composition is improving.
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Editorial

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Probiotics as the Next Performance Supplement26:08
Sal predicts that within five years, probiotics will become a go-to supplement for athletic performance and recovery, similar to how creatine and protein are used today.
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Ditto Dating App Replaces Swiping with AI29:42
The hosts discuss the Ditto dating app, which is gaining popularity on college campuses by using AI to match users instead of the traditional swipe mechanic.
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Misc

✧Sal has been using Kion amino acids daily since returning to jiu jitsu.
✧A new shoe brand catering to 'short kings' promises a few extra inches of height.
✧The hosts revisit 80s and 90s movie reviews that did not hold up.
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