890: How to Sculpt Your Body for Maximum Visual Appeal- The Science of Aesthetics

In this episode, Sal, Adam & Justin discuss the science of aesthetics, what people are naturally drawn to physically and how to sculpt your body so that it is closer to that ideal.

• Does being sick make you look weaker? (1:22)
• Would you have listened to Mind Pump when you were 20? (4:18)
• “It Ain’t Easy Being Cheesy.” The caption contest and your audience knowing your brand. (5:03)
• Memes: The new political cartoon of our time. (6:53)
• Are their red flags Sal and Justin have seen with their kids and social media? Should adult individuals be held accountable for events in their youth? (10:40)
• What is MAPS Aesthetic? Who is it for? (16:15)
• The sculptor: How the program transformed Adam’s body. (20:55)
• Why volume/frequency play a HUGE role in your body transformation. (24:05)
• What Makes Someone Look Aesthetic? (27:30)
• The Science of Aesthetics. (30:05)
• The greatest lessons learned from training their weaker body parts: The importance of Focus Sessions. (33:00)
• The Anabolic Bell Curve: The Science behind How you Build Muscle. (37:05)
• How healing and adapting are COMPLETELY different. (38:50)
• The trend bodybuilders used to improve their physique. (42:20)
• MAPS Aesthetic: The PERFECT for your prep. (44:10)
• The secret sauce behind MAPS programming, how they create their programs and what you need to start MAPS Aesthetic TODAY. (46:00)

People Mentioned:

• Adam Schafer (@mindpumpadam)  Instagram
• Dorian Yates (@thedorianyates)  Instagram

Links/Products Mentioned:

• October Promotion: MAPS Aesthetic ½ off!!
  • **Code “BLACK50” at checkout**
• The Incredibles (2004)
• The effect of training volume and intensity on improvements in muscular strength and size in resistance-trained men