2924: The Best Machine for Every Body Part (Including Some You've Never Seen)

2924: The Best Machine for Every Body Part (Including Some You've Never Seen)

Author: Sal Di Stefano, Adam Schafer, Justin Andrews, Doug Egge August 15, 2026 Duration: 1:59:00

In this episode the guys break down the best machines for every body part — the legendary Hammer Strength H Squat for legs, the old school Nautilus pullover for back, the Smith machine upright row and Viking press for shoulders, the FreeMotion multi-plane chest fly, the high elbow seated curl machine for biceps, the seated skull crusher machine for triceps, and the hip thrust machine for glutes. They also tell the wild true story of a Soviet doctor who performed his own appendectomy in Antarctica in 1961, get into the trainer-client event they hosted and why it was their most emotional one yet, discuss the science and health benefits of forgiveness and what the data shows about holding grudges, share the story from Les Miserables about grace and how it transforms a person, talk PDE5 inhibitors and their anti-cancer properties, and go deep on probiotics as the next major performance supplement. Then they coach live callers submitted through mplivecaller.com.

 

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0:00 - Intro

2:10 - Best machines for every body part — the ones worth using if you see them

3:52 - Legs: Hammer Strength H Squat (leg-a-saurus) — why bodybuilders still talk about it

5:42 - Back: Nautilus pullover — why Joe DeFranco still raves about it

10:13 - Shoulders: Smith machine upright row, Viking press and standing lateral machine

12:36 - Chest: FreeMotion multi-plane fly — best range of motion of any chest machine

13:47 - Biceps: High elbow seated curl machine — the position you can't replicate with free weights

14:41 - Triceps: Seated skull crusher machine — go light and feel everything

16:05 - Glutes: Hip thrust machine — why this beats the barbell version for most people

18:02 - The Soviet doctor who performed his own appendectomy in Antarctica in 1961

27:27 - Probiotics as the next major performance supplement — fat loss, strength and endurance data

32:34 - The trainer-client event — why it was their most emotional one yet

44:06 - Dose for liver and cholesterol — 95% LDL improvement in clinical study

51:13 - The science of forgiveness — what holding a grudge actually does to your body

57:03 - Les Miserables and grace — the story Sal wants everyone to watch

1:08:37 - Caller: Kaylee (Arizona) — getting married November 11th, Hashimoto's, wants to look her best

1:17:04 - Caller: Olivia (Toronto) — burned out after 7 years, 911 dispatcher training to be a firefighter

1:30:34 - Caller: Alana (New Jersey) — disheartening DEXA scan after a cut, history of restrictive eating

1:48:00 - Caller: Joey (Tennessee) — rotating shift worker, two young kids, testosterone at 164

 


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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