In this episode Sal, Adam & Justin discuss how bodybuilders have helped and hurt the perception of lifting weights. How movies play a HUGE role in our culture. (2:27) The origins of weightlifting. (5:11) Busting the myth that lifting weights makes you muscle-bound. (8:53) Is the stigma warranted? (11:00) How the 70s and 80s only pushed the poor perception of weight lifting. (14:23) How it was considered cheating in Hollywood if you lifted weights in the 90s. (20:00) The benefits that come from resistance training. (22:46) Why muscle is protective. (25:36) Why do you lose muscle when you train and eat the WRONG way. (29:49) How resistance training is the BEST form of exercise for a strong heart. (36:15) Will resistance training stunt my child’s growth? (38:07) Should I weight train if I am of advanced age? (41:06) Understanding the context of modern life when it comes to resistance training. (43:17) Why the medical community must push for the value of resistance training. (46:13) Getting the average person to understand the EXTREME value of resistance training. (50:59) Related Links/Products Mentioned The Resistance Training Revolution – Book by Sal Di Stefano Visit Drink LMNT for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! April Specials: MAPS Anabolic or Shredded Summer Bundle 50% off!  **Promo code “APRILSPECIAL” at checkout** Muscle Beach Party (1964) - IMDb Hitmakers: The Science of Popularity in an Age of Distraction – Book by Derek Thompson Pumping Iron (1977) - IMDb Toned is a Made-Up Word – Mind Pump Blog Will Lifting Weights Make Women Look Bulky? - Mind Pump Blog Can Women Benefit from Resistance Training? - Mind Pump Blog In women, higher body fat may protect against heart disease death, study shows — ScienceDaily Is Resistance Training Better Than Cardio? - Mind Pump Blog Is Resistance Training for Teenagers OK? - Mind Pump Blog Why Resistance Training is the Best Form of Exercise – Mind Pump Blog Hand Grip Strength Associated With All-Cause Mortality, Other Adverse Outcomes Count Down: How Our Modern World Is Threatening Sperm Counts, Altering Male and Female Reproductive Development, and Imperiling the Future of the Human Race Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources People Mentioned Tom Bilyeu (@tombilyeu)  Instagram