#568 - Does Grip Strength REALLY Predict Lifespan? (+ Time Under Tension TRUTH No One Explains)!

Joe DeFranco's Industrial Strength Show

Joe DeFranco

Fitness, Health & Fitness

4.9 • 1.5K Ratings

🗓️ 9 April 2026

⏱️ 49 minutes

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Summary

This week Joe clears up the confusion regarding 3 popular [yet misunderstood] topics: #1) Does building more muscle enable you to have more dietary freedom - without negative consequences? #2) Does grip strength REALLY predict lifespan? #3) The real-world TRUTH about Time Under Tension and hypertrophy... PLUS, Joe's "Upside-Down Plank Challenge!" *For a full list of Show Notes + Timestamps visit www.IndustrialStrengthShow.com.

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0:00.0	He started his first gym out of a 500 square foot storage closet.
0:07.0	Push, we got it, come.
0:10.0	I worked his ass off to build a world-renowned brand while becoming a legend in the sports performance industry.
0:16.0	It took 12 years of working my off to turn this little gym into a world-renowned place.
0:24.2	And I'm not going to be satisfied until we are,
0:26.9	number one in the world, in the country on this block everywhere.
0:32.0	Damn!
0:34.5	I'm not trying to blend with the crowd.
0:38.3	I'm trying to make an impact in this industry.
0:42.0	And now he's bringing his personality, passion, and expertise to you through this powerful podcast.
0:49.6	Welcome to the Industrial Strength Show.
0:53.3	Here's your host, Joe, to Freiko.
0:57.6	Hey guys, welcome to episode number 568 of the Industrial Strength Show.
1:01.8	I appreciate you all tuning in once again for what will hopefully be an information-packed show, an entertaining show,
1:14.2	before we get into today's show.
1:17.1	I do want to give you a quick heads up.
1:19.5	I probably shouldn't even mention anything because I'm not sure.
1:24.5	But, excuse me, I always just feel better. When I have a week coming up that I'm not sure, but excuse me, I always just feel better when I have a week coming up that I'm not sure whether I'm going to be able to record a new podcast or not.
1:35.7	I just feel better giving everyone a heads up so it doesn't catch you by surprise.
1:43.7	Next week, we're leaving for Vegas, going to WrestleMania to see my good friend and client,
1:52.9	Stephanie McMahon, get inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame and also attend
1:59.8	WrestleMania.
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