2838: Standing vs. Seated Overhead Press : Why You're Leaving Gains on the Table

2838: Standing vs. Seated Overhead Press : Why You're Leaving Gains on the Table

Author: Sal Di Stefano, Adam Schafer, Justin Andrews, Doug Egge April 17, 2026 Duration: 1:10:32

If you've been doing seated shoulder presses, you're leaving real gains on the table — Sal, Adam, and Justin make the case for standing overhead press as one of the two best exercises you could ever do, and explain why it's nearly disappeared from gyms. Then they go deep on BPC-157, covering the animal studies that are almost hard to believe, where peptides actually fit in the hierarchy of diet, exercise, and supplements, and why even younger doctors still have hormone therapy stigma. Plus: California's new home kitchen law, rage rooms, the work-life balance myth, and four listener Q&As.

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00:02:59  Standing vs. Seated Overhead Press — Why You're Leaving Gains on the Table

00:09:03  The Best Two Exercises If You Could Only Pick Two

00:11:09  Why Nobody Does Standing Barbell Press Anymore

00:15:20  Squats & Deadlifts Fell Out of Fashion Too — What That Tells Us

00:21:01  BPC-157 Deep Dive: Animal Studies, Human Studies & What It Can Do

00:27:17  Are Peptides Overhyped? Where They Fit vs. Diet, Exercise & Supplements

00:30:42  Hormone Therapy Stigma — Why Even Doctors Are Behind

00:38:06  Eight Sleep Review: How Much Does Bed Temperature Actually Affect Sleep?

00:42:33  California Legalizes Selling Food from Home Kitchens

00:45:45  Rage Rooms Are Surging — Especially Among Women

00:48:40  Work-Life Balance Is a Myth — Here's What to Think Instead

00:52:19  Organic FI Happy Drops & Shilajit: What's Inside & Why It Works

00:57:04  Q&A: Should You Skip Training on Bad Sleep, or Just Walk?

00:59:30  Q&A: How to Add Plyometrics to a Maps 15 Program

01:02:43  Q&A: Is High Cortisol Really to Blame for Everything?

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Tired of fitness fads and conflicting advice that leaves you more confused than when you started? Mind Pump: Raw Fitness Truth cuts through the noise with a no-nonsense approach you can actually trust. Hosts Sal Di Stefano, Adam Schafer, Justin Andrews, and Doug Egge bring their combined expertise to every conversation, dismantling popular myths and calling out the pervasive snake oil in the wellness world. Instead of hype, they focus on practical, science-backed strategies for building muscle, enhancing performance, and-most importantly-sustaining long-term health. Their discussions are grounded in reality, often challenging even the most sacred institutions in the industry with a blend of sharp insight and relatable humor. Each episode of this podcast feels like an honest talk with knowledgeable friends who aren’t afraid to question everything. You’ll find clarity on nutrition, training paradigms, and lifestyle choices, all delivered without an agenda other than giving you the unfiltered facts. For anyone exhausted by the constant churn of gimmicks and seeking a sustainable path to feeling and looking better, this is an essential listen. The raw truth isn’t always pretty, but with this team guiding you, it’s undeniably effective.
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