In this episode, Sal, Adam & Justin discuss how training like an athlete not only improves your movement and performance but can help you build a better body. That time Sal built muscle in his biceps through a different type of stimulus. (2:51) Mind Pump Realizations: It’s not just resistance training that builds muscle. (5:19) Translating athletic movements to build a body that can do more functional things. (8:09) How you can fool yourself into a lull that you have this great fitness level. (11:44) There is an aesthetic to moving well. (15:44) Shattering the paradigm of the gym vs the real world. (17:30) The misconceptions of training like an athlete. (19:11) Why you SHOULD train like an athlete. (20:10) #1 – The novelty aspect of it. (21:28) #2 – The increase in durability. (34:07) #3 – The mobility factor. (38:15) #4 – Gaining control through explosive movements done correctly. (42:32) Related Links/Products Mentioned August Promotion: MAPS Performance ½ off!! **Promo code “GREEN50” at checkout** Hardgainer Webinar Visit ZBiotics for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! Stop Working Out And Start Practicing - Mind Pump Media Fire up your Central Nervous System to maximize Muscular Adaptation – Mind Pump Blog Why Mobility Is So Important For Being Healthy – Mind Pump Blog What is the First Step to Better Mobility? - Mind Pump Blog Is Mobility Important For Working Out? - Mind Pump Blog Post-Activation Potentiation | Science for Sport Mind Pump Podcast - YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources People Mentioned Katie Ledecky (@katieledecky)  Instagram Paul J. Fabritz (@pjfperformance)  Instagram