Joe DeFranco's Industrial Strength Show

This week Joe covers two main topics. During the first half of the show he reveals his 2 "failed careers" prior to becoming a gym owner / personal trainer :) He then switches gears and dedicates the second half of the show to training. Specifically, he explains how to safely reintroduce sprints back into your program without injuring yourself. [This includes his proven "5-step approach"!] *For a full list of Show Notes w/ Timestamps visit www.IndustrialStrengthShow.com. Important Links Hellish Hypertrophy Iron Business Weekend @ DeFranco's Gym CPPS L1 certification [coupon: JOED30]

Transcribed - Published: 15 May 2025

This week Joe welcomes Dr. Mike Israetel (world-renowned sport scientist and the co-founder/Chief Content Officer of RP Strength) to the Industrial Strength Show! Highlights from this information-packed episode include: What currently pisses Dr. Mike off most about the fitness industry; Gary Brecka's misinformation; The most important factors for building muscle; Dr. Mike's thoughts on "TRT dads"; How to train optimally when you're pressed for time; The brutally honest truth about muscle and longevity; How to maintain/develop power as we age; How to get the most strength/power carryover from your sled work; The 2 things that Dr. Mike believes are important for hypertrophy (but are NOT currently backed by research); Volume recommendations for the "average Joe" looking to build muscle; The best and WORST training splits; "Age-related" changes that Dr. Mike has made to his training...and Much MORE! *For a full list of Show Notes w/ Timestamps visit www.IndustrialStrengthShow.com. IMPORTANT LINKS Iron Business Weekend @ DeFranco's Gym! @drmikeisraetel Renaissance Periodization Youtube channel Magic Spoon

Transcribed - Published: 8 May 2025

This week Joe welcomes Dr. Johanan Rand back to the Industrial Strength Show for the 5th time! Dr. Rand is the founder of Healthy Aging Medical Centers and is board certified in anti-aging, regenerative & functional medicine. He has well over 2 decades of experience helping patients from all walks of life achieve optimal health & wellness...and today he's here to help YOU! Specific topics discussed on today's show include: The most overrated and underrated health metrics used by doctors when assessing their patient's health; What are the most important health markers to look at when getting bloodwork done; The most practical way to determine if you're insulin resistant (at-home with no special equipment required); How to improve insulin sensitivity; The TRUTH about GLP-1 drugs; What does "inflammation" really mean...and MORE! *For a full list of Show Notes + Timestamps visit www.IndustrialStrengthShow.com. IMPORTANT LINKS DeFranco's Nutritional Supplements [coupon: MuscleUpMay] Manukora Honey Healthy Aging Medical Centers

Transcribed - Published: 1 May 2025

This week Joe shares all the details of his trip to Las Vegas for Wrestlemania 41... and you WON'T BELIEVE how it ends!!! *For a full list of Show Notes w/ Timestamps goto www.IndustrialStrengthShow.com. IMPORTANT LINKS 'Merica inspired DeFranco merch Team Forever Strong [1-Week FREE Trial] Joe DeFranco (@defrancosgym)

Transcribed - Published: 24 April 2025

SURPRISE, SURPRISE!! Last week Joe announced that there would NOT be a podcast this week... But, in honor of Triple H’s WWE Hall of Fame induction, Joe changed his mind and decided to REPLAY Triple H's first-ever appearance on the podcast! This episode originally aired on March 31, 2016 and it quickly became the most downloaded Industrial Strength Show of all-time…until it went missing!!! But thankfully Joe was able to track down the “missing file” and now you can enjoy this historic episode once again!   Highlights from Joe & Triple H's conversation include: Triple H tells his version of the story of how he and Joe met The promise that Joe made to Triple H during their very first meeting Triple H’s “old way” of warming up vs. the “new way” and how it’s affected his training and overall health Why Triple H trains barefoot How switching from Free Squats to Box Squats has improved Triple H’s knee health & overall strength How/Why Triple H’s shoulders got BIGGER [and healthier] once he stopped lifting heavy weights Triple H tells the story of when WWE superstar Sheamus tried doing “Blackburns” with him The misconception that “training for function” will take away from your hypertrophy gains & aesthetics The reason Triple H trains at midnight What exercise(s) does Triple H “hate so much that he wants to Pedigree Joe D. onto a pile of broken glass"? Triple H explains why he feels the gym teaches you everything you need to know about life The #1 characteristic Triple H looks for when recruiting new NXT talent Who was Triple H’s favorite wrestler when he was a kid? Triple H reveals the best overall athletes currently on the WWE roster Triple H’s favorite workout music Who did Triple H enjoy wrestling the most during his career? Triple H’s all-time favorite in-ring moment What are Triple H’s all-time favorite wrestling matches to watch? Who’s the better boxer – Triple H or Stephanie McMahon? Triple H talks about his current [leaner] physique and his low-carb diet Is Triple H on a strict “Keto” diet year-round or just when he’s peaking for Wrestlemania? What will be Triple H’s GO-TO cheat food after his Wrestlemania match this year?

Transcribed - Published: 17 April 2025

This week Joe answers 10 listener questions! Specific topics include: 1) What is the best exercise/stretch to prime for the bench press? 2) Biggest mistake(s) trainers make when working with newbie clients 3) What is the most UNDERRATED training variable when hypertrophy is the main goal? 4) Is Joe going to Vegas for Wrestlemania? If so, will he be gambling? 5) What are Joe's GO-TO hotel workouts & Top 5 push-up challenges? 6) Best stretch to do at your desk when dealing with pain from piriformis syndrome 7) What are the best assistance exercises for someone who wants to use the deadlift as his max-effort lower body movement for the rest of his career? 8) Give us some Triple H gym stories! Has Joe ever trained WITH him? 9) Should the "Average Joe" use a bodybuilding split or a full body split? 10) What are Joe's hobbies outside of health & fitness? *For a full list of Show Notes + Timestamps visit www.IndustrialStrengthShow.com. IMPORTANT LINKS Team Forever Strong [1-Week FREE Trial] CPPS L1 | New Jersey | June 14th [code: JOED30] Follow Joe D. on Instagram Magic Spoon [code: JOED]

Transcribed - Published: 10 April 2025

On this week's show Joe shares his [raw & unfiltered] thoughts on Ashton Hall's "life-changing" morning routine. He then reveals what he believes to be the most overrated trend in the fitness industry today! [Trigger Warning.] *For a full list of Show Notes with Timestamps visit www.IndustrialStrengthShow.com. IMPORTANT LINKS DeFranco's Nutritional supplements [coupon: MuscleUpApril] Team Forever Strong [Try "SHOCK & AWE 2.0" for FREE] @ashtonhallofficial

Transcribed - Published: 3 April 2025

This week Sean Hayes makes his 5th Industrial Strength Show appearance - and as per usual - he does NOT disappoint! Sean is the former head strength & conditioning coach at the WWE Performance Center and current Director of Player Performance for the UFL. On today's episode you'll hear him discuss a number of different topics including: Sean's transition from the XFL to the [newly formed] UFL; The new technology being used in the UFL to measure recovery & performance; Training lineman vs skill position players; The difference between working with pro football players and pro wrestlers; Why there are so many machines in the UFL weight room; Why Sean & Joe incorporate "bodybuilding" methods into their athletes' programs; Funny Brian Cushing weight room story [from when Sean was a strength coach w/ the Houston Texans]; The most impressive feats of strength/power/performance Sean has witnessed as a coach; Private/Powerful conversations that Sean has had with WWE superstars during their lowest points; Hilarious wrestler impersonations...And MORE! *For a full list of Show Notes + Timestamps visit www.IndustrialStrengthShow.com. Important Links | People Mentioned `Sean Hayes (@fla_hayes) Dave Rienzi (@daverienzi) Brian Cushing (@brian56cushing) Montez Ford (@montezfordwwe) Rhea Ripley (@rhearipley_wwe) Bianca Belair (@biancabelairwwe) Liv Morgan (@yaonlylivvonce) AMPED WARM-UP 3.0 CPPS certification [code: JOED30] 

Transcribed - Published: 27 March 2025

This week's show title says it all! Joe shares the secrets to his incredible success as a personal trainer - specifically his ability to retain clients LONG-TERM! *For a full list of Show Notes w/ Timestamps visit www.IndustrialStrengthShow.com. IMPORTANT LINKS CPPS certification [coupon: JOED30] Iron Business Blueprint "Changing The Game" - Triple H's New Training Regimen (2012 article)

Transcribed - Published: 20 March 2025

This week Andrew Coates makes his Industrial Strength Show debut and he does not disappoint! Andrew is a personal trainer and online coach based in Edmonton, Canada. He's also the host of the Lift Free and Diet Hard podcast, a prolific writer and a highly-sought-after public speaker. On today's show you'll hear Andrew & Joe discuss a number of different topics. Highlights include: What does Andrew attribute his longevity in the industry to?; Creating relatable content vs "chasing virality"; Advice to trainers who get asked the same questions all the time; Why your content doesn't always have to be "original"; Andrew's onboarding process for new (online) clients; The best coaches do these 3 things really well; Beating the "scarcity" mindset [The value of industry relationships]; The TRUE competition trainers face each day [SPOILER: It's NOT from other trainers]; Why do so many people get hurt working out...And Much MORE! *For a full list of Show Notes + Timestamps goto www.IndustrialStrengthShow.com. IMPORTANT LINKS Andrew Coates (@andrewcoatesfitness) Andrew Coates website CPPS L1 - May 17 (Springfield, NJ) Magic Spoon

Transcribed - Published: 13 March 2025

For the second week in a row Joe is "podcasting while impaired" after having a root canal performed prior to the show. After sharing some details about the procedure (and the "injury" he suffered afterwards) Joe announces this month's "Muscle Up" supplement sale. He then gets into today's two main show topics: The first part of the show is a last-minute "celebration" of Joe's 10-year podcasting anniversary. In the second half of the show Joe shares his Top 10 Lowest Risk, Highest Reward Strength Exercises for ALL Populations. *For a full list of Show Notes + Timestamps goto www.IndustrialStrengthShow.com. IMPORTANT LINKS DeFranco's Nutritional Supplements [coupon: MuscleUpMarch] Buffin Muffins 25 Best Strength Coach Podcasts

Transcribed - Published: 6 March 2025

Joe kicks off this week's show by sharing aspects of his "rough week" with the audience. Once he's done venting, he begins his training talk :) During the 1st half of the show he shares an online interaction he recently had with an ignorant "science-based" lifter... This discussion is centered around "stretch mediated hypertrophy" and Joe's biggest pet peeve with the current "lengthened training" obsession. The 2nd half of the show is dedicated to balance training. Joe reveals the SECRET to improving balance in the "real world" as well as the most overrated balance training techniques! *For a full list of Show Notes + Timestamps visit www.IndustrialStrengthShow.com. IMPORTANT LINKS Team Forever Strong [1-Week Free Trial] CPPS certification [code: JOED30] Joe's Instagram  

Transcribed - Published: 27 February 2025

This week Joe welcomes Dean Somerset to the show. Dean is a Personal Trainer from Edmonton, Alberta Canada with over 2 decades of experience working with a wide variety of clients on a host of different goals. These goals include injury/post-surgical recovery, athletic performance, weight loss, or just enjoying their time in the gym. Dean has also written for major publications like Men's Health, Women's Health, T-Nation.com, Bodybuilding.com, and a slew of other websites and print media. On today's podcast you'll hear Dean speak on a number of different topics. Highlights include: 1) What does Dean attribute his longevity in the fitness industry to? 2) Does Dean believe "bad exercises" exist? 3) When you're in pain, how do you know if you should train through it, around it, or rest? 4) Tried & True advice for dealing with "The Big 3": Low back pain, Shoulder pain and/or Knee pain 5) Overrated/Underrated: Knees Over Toes Training; Static Stretching; Training the Rotator Cuff in Isolation; Barbell Movements for the Over 40 Lifter; Speed Training for the Over 40 Lifter 6) The TRUTH about dealing with asymmetries...and Much MORE! *For a full list of Show Notes + Timestamps goto www.IndustrialStrengthShow.com. IMPORTANT LINKS Rock Solid Resilience by Dean Somerset & Dan Pope Dean's Instagram CPPS certification Iron Business Blueprint Manukora Honey 

Transcribed - Published: 20 February 2025

This week Joe answers the polarizing question: "Is there such thing as a bad exercise?" He also reveals the 5 [extremely popular] exercises that do more harm than good for most lifters. Joe concludes the show by sharing the #1 reason dips hurt your shoulders [and what to do about it]. *For a full list of Show Notes + Timestamps visit www.IndustrialStrengthShow.com. Important Links Team Forever Strong [1-Week FREE Trial] Joe D's Instagram Magic Spoon

Transcribed - Published: 13 February 2025

On this week's show, Joe provides advice to a "sports dad" who wants to set his son up for long-term athletic success. Specific topics discussed include: The importance of having an off-season; The TRUTH about dealing with asymmetries and muscular imbalances; How to "play the odds" and have your child peak (athletically) when it matters most; The ultimate "youth athletic development timeline"; The biggest issue Joe has with "overbearing sports dads"; Joe's SuperBowl 59 prediction...And More! *For a full list of Show Notes + Timestamps goto www.IndustrialStrengthShow.com. Important Links DeFranco's Nutritional Supplements [coupon: MuscleUpFebruary] Manukora Honey @defrancosgym (Joe's Instagram)

Transcribed - Published: 6 February 2025

On this week's show, Joe covers 2 different topics. He spends the first half of the show clearing up the confusion surrounding "exercise selection". More specifically, he explains how/why "exercises" DON'T determine the outcome of your training. (Make sure to have a pen & paper handy because there's even a "pop quiz" during this portion of the show! Lol) Joe spends the second half of the show talking about how/why he changed his views on "sales". He also reveals the secret to overcoming the dreaded "price objection"! *For a full list of Show Notes w/ Timestamps goto www.IndustrialStrengthShow.com. IMPORTANT LINKS Iron Business Blueprint [Book your free call] Follow @defrancosgym on Instagram

Transcribed - Published: 30 January 2025

Are strength & conditioning coaches to blame when players/teams have injury-plagued seasons? On this week's show, Joe answers this question while, ironically, battling a painful "injury"! (You can't make this stuff up!) Tune in to find out why Joe recorded this week's show with a giant bag of frozen vegetables tied around his waist (Lol)... And you'll also learn the nuanced TRUTH regarding athletes and "injury prevention"! *For a full list of Show Notes + Timestamps goto www.IndustrialStrengthShow.com IMPORTANT LINKS DeFranco's MuscleMAG 300 Joe Theisman career-ending injury CPPS Football Online Certification Magic Spoon

Transcribed - Published: 24 January 2025

This week Joe welcomes Pete Holman to the Industrial Strength Show. Pete is a Physical Therapist, Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist, a published author, and the inventor of the Nautilus Glute Drive, the GolfForever Swing Trainer, the Glute Slide and many other innovative fitness products. On today's show you'll hear Joe D. & Pete discuss the nuanced details surrounding "aging and strength/performance". Specific topics of discussion include: Is maintaining our strength after the age of 40 considered "progress"; Chronological age vs Training age; The different types of strength - What is most important as we get older; Why glute training is NOT just for Instagram models...And so much more! *For a full list of Show Notes + Timestamps visit www.IndustrialStrengthShow.com. Important Links FREE Live Masterclass for Gym Owners!  CPPS certification [coupon: JOED30] Pete Holman's Instagram The Glute Slide Joe D's Instagram

Transcribed - Published: 16 January 2025

Joe is fed up with all the nutrition misinformation that floods our social media feeds - especially during this time of year! On today's show/rant, he explains WHY mainstream dieting advice isn't working and WHAT you need to do to break the yo-yo-dieting cycle! It's time to get lean & HEALTHY in 2025 and it starts with today's show! *For a full list of Show Notes + Timestamps visit www.IndustrialStrengthShow.com. Important Links DeFranco's Nutritional Supplements Team Forever Strong [FREE Trial] Iron Business Blueprint Magic Spoon

Transcribed - Published: 9 January 2025

Joe starts this episode by announcing the first "MuscleUp" supplement sale of the New Year! He then shares the horrifying story of how running out of MuscleMAG 300 almost cost him his life! [If you shop on Amazon you MUST LISTEN to this story!] BUYER BEWARE. During the final 40 minutes of the show, Joe answers a business question from a new listener who wants to know if it's better to focus on ONE THING or DIVERSIFY and have multiple side hustles/revenue streams? *For a full list of Show Notes + Timestamps goto www.IndustrialStrengthShow.com. IMPORTANT LINKS DeFranco-brand supplements [coupon: MuscleUpJanuary] The ONE THING (by Gary Keller) Iron Business Weekend Team Forever Strong

Transcribed - Published: 2 January 2025

Joe finishes the 2024 podcasting year STRONG by sharing 6 tried & true strategies guaranteed to improve anyone's mental toughness! Whether you're an entrepreneur, athlete, or "average Joe" this is a must-listen as we head into the New Year! *For a full list of Show Notes + Timestamps goto www.IndustrialStrengthShow.com. Important Links Iron Business Weekend Team Forever Strong app

Transcribed - Published: 26 December 2024

After an amazing (yet hectic) 3 weeks of guest-driven shows - Joe is back to being solo - and he's got lots of catching up to do with his audience! More specifically, he spends the first half of this week's show sharing the crazy story of how episode 500 almost never happened! He then "pulls back the curtain" and provides specific insight into his latest masterpiece of a program - "Hellish Hypertrophy"! *For a full list of Show Notes + Timestamps goto www.IndustrialStrengthShow.com. IMPORTANT LINKS Iron Business Weekend Team Forever Strong | Hellish Hypertrophy BON CHARGE [coupon: JOED25]

Transcribed - Published: 19 December 2024

This week Vincent Iuzzolino, aka, Vinny Uzi makes his Industrial Strength Show debut...and he does NOT disappoint! Vinny is a former NYC union electrician who turned his passion for training into a highly successful online coaching business. He now helps men get jacked, shredded and in the best shape of their lives. He's also known in the fitness industry for his unfiltered, brutally honest social media posts. Today, Vinny sits down with Joe D. to discuss a wide variety of topics. Highlights from their conversation include: How Vinny first got into training; How gym culture has changed over the years; The lost art of communicating!; How to train kids; Self education (Then vs Now); Why most men have Low T; What men should do before going on TRT; Nutrition advice Vinny gives to his clients; Is there such a thing as having "too much muscle" as we age?; Can you eat pasta every night and still lose weight?; What pisses Vinny off about training at commercial gyms?; The problem(s) Vinny & Joe see with Crossfit; Fasted vs Fed cardio; How the Iuzzolino family eats on Christmas...And Much MORE! *For a full list of Show Notes + Timestamps visit www.IndustrialStrengthShow.com. IMPORTANT LINKS @vinnyuzi @defrancosgym Manukora Honey BON CHARGE [coupon: JOED25]

Transcribed - Published: 12 December 2024

Paul "Triple H" Levesque returns to the Industrial Strength Show (after a 7-year hiatus) to help Joe celebrate his 500th episode! Joe kicks off the show by announcing this month's "MuscleUp" supplement sale and the winners of the $500 prize giveaway! He then welcomes Triple H back to the show. Highlights from their conversation include: How/Why Triple H and Joe started working together; The promise Joe made to Triple H during their first meeting; What does Triple H's training look like now (post wrestling career); Why Joe programmed Zercher Squats for Triple H; Why consistency trumps intensity for Triple H; The specific exercises that currently benefit Triple H the most; The unlikely exercise that has Triple H's shoulders feeling better than ever; Triple H's "unique" morning routine; Why Triple H & Stephanie used to train at midnight; The importance of having clear and concise goals; Favorite match of Triple H's career... And Much MORE! *For a full list of Show Notes + Timestamps goto www.IndustrialStrengthShow.com. IMPORTANT LINKS DeFranco's Nutritional Supplements [coupon: MuscleUpDecember] Longevity Training seminar Team Forever Strong Triple H's Instagram Joe D's Instagram

Transcribed - Published: 5 December 2024

[PARENTAL ADVISORY: This episode includes some explicit language.] HAPPY THANKSGIVING! On this week's show, George DeFranco makes his highly anticipated return! It's been 2 years since Joe's dad last appeared on the podcast and he does NOT disappoint! Highlights from this episode include: Exciting info regarding next week's HUGE contest/giveaway; George D's prostate cancer update; What's currently "pissing George off" the most; What was George's dad like; Crazy arm wrestling training/stories; George's Top 3 "on-the-job" altercations: Unstable man threatens to blow up the State Police barracks, George turns a criminal into a human plunger & Going undercover [as a gay man]... Plus So Much MORE! *For a full list of Show Notes + Timestamps goto www.IndustrialStrengthShow.com. IMPORTANT LINKS @defrancosgym (Joe's Instagram) Tyrofeine STRONG Documentary BON CHARGE [code: JOED25]

Transcribed - Published: 28 November 2024

Joe kicks off this week's show with some exciting information regarding episode 500, DeFranco merch orders, and the digital release of the first-ever Longevity Training seminar! He then gets into today's main show topic - Training methods that make no sense "on paper", but work in execution. Joe concludes the episode by sharing his "Top 7 gym etiquette non-negotiables". *For a full list of Show Notes w/ Timestamps visit www.IndustrialStrengthShow.com. IMPORTANT LINKS Longevity Training seminar [SALE!] Team Forever Strong [FREE Trial] Manukora Honey

Transcribed - Published: 21 November 2024

This week Joe D. "returns to his roots" and presents a 60-minute masterclass on developing football-specific endurance. TOPICS INCLUDE: Breaking football down from an energy system standpoint; How to develop alactic power; How to develop alactic capacity; Why "endurance" is NOT needed to play football; The role that the aerobic system plays in the sport of football; The most overlooked factor affecting "game speed" and "football specific endurance"; Why 300-yard shuttles and gassers are NOT effective tools for developing your "endurance base"...And Much MORE! *For a full list of Show Notes + Timestamps visit www.IndustrialStrengthShow.com. IMPORTANT LINKS DeFranco Merch! [Pre-Sale Ends 11/16!] CPPS Football Certification [coupon: JOED30] Football Conditioning: The RIGHT Way! BON CHARGE [coupon: JOED25]  

Transcribed - Published: 14 November 2024

Joe kicks off this week's show with some announcements & "small talk" regarding this month's supplement sale, his next merch drop, his mom's birthday, and one-eyed Willy's recent surgery. He then answers 4 listener questions. TOPICS INCLUDE: 1) How to fix a "clicking" shoulder 2) The Top 3 reasons Joe feels he's stayed relevant (in the online fitness space) for over 20 years 3) Circuit Training That DOESN'T Suck! 4) Contrast Training - Nuanced details that will maximize your gains! *For a full list of Show Notes + Timestamps visit www.IndustrialStrengthShow.com. Important Links DeFranco-brand supplements [coupon: MuscleUpNovember] Team Forever Strong [FREE Trial] Joe D's instagram

Transcribed - Published: 7 November 2024

Joe kicks off this week's Halloween-themed episode by giving away FREE STUFF to 2 lucky listeners! He then shares 5 of the "scariest" moments in DeFranco's Gym history! These [100% TRUE] stories include: 1) The FBI drops in to "have a word" with Joe D! 2) Breaking into DeFranco's Gym and getting "greeted" by Triple H! 3) "The bloody parking lot scare" 4) The first DeFranco's Gym lawsuit 5) An armed IRS agent pays Joe D. a visit?! *For a full list of Show Notes + Timestamps goto www.IndustrialStrengthShow.com. Important Links DeFranco's Pump-n-Prime DeFranco's Tyrofeine Team Forever Strong [1-Week Free Trial] DeFranco's Gym VLOG #1 STRONG Documentary Iron Business Blueprint

Transcribed - Published: 31 October 2024

This week Joe expands on the "tactical athlete training template" that he shared on last week's show. He then explains how he would incorporate running into a tactical athlete's program. Finally, Joe shares his thoughts on Jeff Nippard getting assaulted by Mike Van Wyck! *For a full list of Show Notes + Timestamps visit www.IndustrialStrengthShow.com. Important Links Built 2 Last (ebook) "Science-Based Lifters Are Mediocre" (video) BON CHARGE [code: JOED]

Transcribed - Published: 24 October 2024

Joe starts the show by sharing some of the trials and tribulations that surrounded this week's podcast recording. After approximately 16 minutes of venting to the audience, Joe answers 4 listener questions. TOPICS INCLUDE: 1) Joe's thoughts on athlete's following a carnivore diet 2) The top 3 lessons the gym has taught Joe about life 3) Why the "overhead dumbbell triceps extension" is never included in any of Joe's programs 4) Special considerations when training "tactical athletes" vs "traditional" (high school & college) athletes. *For a full list of Show Notes + Timestamps visit www.IndustrialStrengthShow.com. Today's sponsor: Manukora Honey

Transcribed - Published: 17 October 2024

This week Joe answers 6 listener questions. TOPICS INCLUDE: 1) How to fix "uneven hips" 2) Does Joe prefer using coaching cues that have an "internal focus" or "external focus"? 3) Should you train your "good arm" after having shoulder surgery or focus solely on your rehab? 4) "The Great Skinny-Fat Debate": Bulk First or Cut First? 5) Should you still train if you're not fully recovered from your previous workout(s)? 6) Does Joe program specific rest periods for Triple H and Stephanie McMahon or does he leave it to their discretion? *For a full list of Show Notes + Timestamps visit www.IndustrialStrengthShow.com. IMPORTANT LINKS Team Forever Strong [1-Week FREE Trial!] Follow @defrancosgym on Instagram Hand Dynamometer

Transcribed - Published: 10 October 2024

This week Joe continues the massive Overrated/Underrated segment that he started last week! New topics include: 1) Cardio After Lifting 2) The US Army's Fitness Test 3) Pause Movements 4) Decline Bench Press 5) B-Stance Lifts 6) Having Exactly 150k IG Followers 7) Bradford Presses 8) Bloodwork for "Normal People" 9) Sprints 10) Creatine 11) Hip Thrusts 12) Percentage-Based Training 13) Air Force 1's 14) Air Jordans 15) Zercher Squats 16) Peanut Butter on Burgers 17) Chiropractors 18) Weighted Vest Walking 19) Band-Assisted Plyos 20) Serratus Anterior *For a full list of Show Notes + Timestamps goto www.IndustrialStrengthShow.com. IMPORTANT LINKS DeFranco-brand supplements [coupon: MuscleUpOctober] DeFranco's Pump-n-Prime [coupon: MuscleUpOctober] Team Forever Strong [1-Week FREE Trial]

Transcribed - Published: 3 October 2024

This week Joe brings back his wildly popular "overrated/underrated" segment! Specific topics discussed include: 1) Floating Heel Exercises 2) Dry Needling 3) Peloton 4) Odd Object Lifting 5) Single Set of Push-ups to Failure 6) Walter Payton 7) Original Met-Rx & Myoplex vs Today's Brands 8) Lengthened Partials 9) Fasting 10) Turkish Get-Ups 11) Revival of the Running Back/Running Game in NFL Football 12) Youtube Fitness 13) Reverse Grip Bench Press 14) 15+ Rep Sets 15) Crumbl Cookies 16) Getting 8 Hours of Quality Sleep 17) Over-Easy Egg on a Burger 18) Having Great Grades in School 19) LMNT/Electrolyte Powders *For a full list of Show Notes + Timestamps goto www.IndustrialStrengthShow.com. IMPORTANT LINKS The DeFranco Whey Dinosaur Training  Team Forever Strong [1-Week FREE Trial] Magic Spoon [code: JOED] BON CHARGE [code: JOED]

Transcribed - Published: 26 September 2024

This week Joe welcomes former college basketball player turned writer/actor - Calahan Skogman. Together, Joe & Calahan discuss a variety of topics. HIGHLIGHTS INCLUDE: How Joe first "discovered" Calahan; How/Why Calahan first got into fitness; How Calahan can distinguish the "real ones" vs the "fake ones" in the fitness industry; Motivation vs Discipline; How does training affect Calahan's writing; Calahan's favorite/most evil workout; The powerful self-talk Calahan uses to conquer life's most difficult challenges; Would Calahan be willing to do a drastic/unhealthy physique transformation for a movie role; Calahan's close encounter with a pack of wolves...And MORE! *For a full list of Show Notes & Timestamps goto www.IndustrialStrengthShow.com. IMPORTANT LINKS | PEOPLE MENTIONED Ben Bruno (@benbrunotraining) Austin Pohlen (@pohlenfitness) Gary Kiss (@kiss_gary) Calahan Skogman (@calahan.skogman) Blue Graffiti by Calahan Skogman Manukora Honey [Use coupon: JOED]

Transcribed - Published: 19 September 2024

This week Joe answers 4 unique listener questions. SPECIFIC TOPICS INCLUDE: 1) How to maintain muscle mass, specifically in the posterior chain, while prioritizing BJJ 2) My lower body strength & hypertrophy workout that's really a MOBILITY routine in "disguise" 3) How much does food QUALITY affect body composition [when calories and macros are equated for] 4) Alternative progressions for low-load exercises that are difficult to add weight to... And MORE! *For a full list of Show Notes w/ Timestamps goto www.IndustrialStrengthShow.com. IMPORTANT LINKS Team Forever Strong [1-Week FREE Trial] Figure-4 Hip Thrusts [w/ Charlotte Flair demo] The DeFranco Whey Microgainz dumbbell plates Magic Spoon [code: JOED]

Transcribed - Published: 12 September 2024

Joe opens this week's show by reminding the audience about September's "MuscleUp" supplement sale and cohort #3 of the Iron Business Blueprint. He then gets into this week's training talk. Specific topics of discussion include: 1) The TRUTH About Eccentrics, Muscle Damage & Hypertrophy 2) How To Maximize Recovery Between Workouts [The 3 Keys to Success] 3) Top 4 Strength Exercises That Also Improve Shoulder Mobility 4) The Biggest Differences Between Training Females vs Males... And MORE! *For a full list of Show Notes w/ Timestamps visit www.IndustrialStrengthShow.com. IMPORTANT LINKS DeFranco-brand supplements [*Use code: MuscleUpSeptember] Iron Business Blueprint [Apply & Book Your FREE Strategy Call] Team Forever Strong [1-Week FREE Trial] Joe D's most popular Instagram post EVER! BON CHARGE [*Use code: JOED]

Transcribed - Published: 5 September 2024

This week Joe is joined by his CPPS co-creator & Team Forever Strong co-founder Jim Smith, aka, "Smitty Diesel"! After a brief discussion detailing how & why they've each lost 5 pounds this week (Lol) - Joe and Smitty begin answering listener questions. Specific Topics Include: 1) What's better for hypertrophy - Supersets of the same muscle or antagonist muscles? 2) What are the best training splits for longevity? 3) Specific exercises/recommendations for "fall prevention" in older clients 4) How to program core exercises for older clients who have vertigo and can't do things on the floor 5) Insight into the creation of "TRIUMPH", aka, Team Forever Strong's newest program... And MORE! *For a full list of Show Notes + Timestamps visit www.IndustrialStrengthShow.com. IMPORTANT LINKS Team Forever Strong [1-Week FREE Trial] "Backwards Walking" study Smitty's Instagram Joe D's Instagram BON CHARGE [code: JOED]

Transcribed - Published: 29 August 2024

This week Joe covers a wide variety of interesting topics. HIGHLIGHTS INCLUDE: 1) The secret to training when you're NOT motivated 2) The most convenient & accurate way to measure [training] volume 3) The TRUTH about supersets [New Research!] 4) What goes through Joe's mind when he sees an over-fat person exercising? 5) How to properly grab a dumbbell [NOTE: You're probably doing it wrong] 6) How to avoid cheating/pushing off your back leg when performing Reverse Lunges... And More! *For a full list of Show Notes + Timestamps visit www.IndustrialStrengthShow.com. IMPORTANT LINKS Iron Business Blueprint [Apply & Book Your Free Strategy Call] Team Forever Strong [1-Week Free Trial] OG DeFranco's Training Montage Efficacy of Supersets Versus Traditional Sets in Whole-Body Multiple-Joint Resistance Training: A Randomized Controlled Trial Magic Spoon

Transcribed - Published: 22 August 2024

On this week's show Joe teaches the audience how to spot "the real ones" vs "the fake ones" in the fitness industry! He starts by sharing his "Personal Trainer Priority Pyramid" [which will help you decide who you should - and shouldn't - be following online]. He then reveals 13 common "red flags" to look for when hiring a personal trainer. If you're currently working with a trainer - or you're looking for one - this episode is a MUST-LISTEN! *For a full list of Show Notes + Timestamps goto www.IndustrialStrengthShow.com. IMPORTANT LINKS [FREE] Gym Growth Masterclass! Team Forever Strong [7-Day FREE Trial] CPPS certification Joe D's Instagram Manukora Honey

Transcribed - Published: 15 August 2024

On this week's show, Joe answers an interesting mix of listener questions. TOPICS INCLUDE: 1) Should we avoid eating vegetables because they contain "antinutrients"? 2) Three pre-squat primers that make knee pain "magically" disappear 3) Has Joe ever seriously injured himself in the gym? 4) Proper exercise sequencing for pain-free overhead pressing 5) The optimal bench press grip for pec development AND shoulder health... And More! *For a full list of Show Notes + Timestamps visit www.IndustrialStrengthShow.com. IMPORTANT LINKS FREE Gym Growth Masterclass! DeFranco's Clean Greens Limber 11 mobility routine Joe D's instagram (@defrancosgym) Team Forever Strong BON CHARGE [coupon: JOED]

Transcribed - Published: 8 August 2024

This week Ben Bruno makes his 4th appearance on the Industrial Strength Show - and as per usual - he and Joe have a lot to talk about! Highlights from their conversation include: Ben's first 4 mentors in the fitness industry; Training around back pain (and dealing with people online giving stupid advice); How both Joe and Ben trained at 13 years old; Thoughts on training to failure; Tracking your (training) volume; How/Why Ben "cherry picks" research; Favorite training splits for "longevity"; The question EVERY personal trainer should start EVERY training session with; What Ben has learned from arguing online with well-known fitness influencers...And Lots More! *For a full list of Show Notes visit www.IndustrialStrengthShow.com. IMPORTANT LINKS DeFranco-brand supplements [*Use code: MuscleUpAugust] Magic Spoon Treats [*Use code: JOED] Team Forever Strong Ben Bruno (@benbrunotraining) Joe DeFranco (@defrancosgym)

Transcribed - Published: 1 August 2024

Joe kicks off this week's show by giving away some FREE STUFF to his audience! He then answers 4 listener questions: TOPICS INCLUDE: 1) The most overlooked component of each set (What we can all learn from Joe's 1989 training footage!) 2) Why PubMed is NOT bookmarked on Joe's computer 3) Strength Training vs Cardio - Which is better for Longevity? 4) Troubleshooting the band pull-apart (What to do when you've tried all the best cues, but your client only feels the exercise in their traps?) *For a full list of Show Notes + Timestamps visit www.IndustrialStrengthShow.com IMPORTANT LINKS STRONG Documentary Becoming Ronin - EP123 w/ Joe DeFranco Iron Business Blueprint BON CHARGE [code: JOED]

Transcribed - Published: 25 July 2024

WARNING: This is not your typical Industrial Strength Show. (If you listen to this podcast for training info only, this is NOT the episode for you.) Unlike most weeks where Joe answers listener questions and/or invites special guests on the show - This week is more like grabbing a coffee with a friend and "shooting the sh*t" together :) Joe spends the first half of the show detailing his [CRAZY] debut as a wedding officiant. If you know Joe, you can probably already guess his experience was far from "normal"! LOL. He then shares a conversation he had [at the wedding] regarding "the ideal, year-round body fat percentage". He concludes the show by answering a last-minute DM from a listener who asked, "If yoga is considered strength training". *For a full list of Show Notes + Timestamps visit www.IndustrialStrengthShow.com. IMPORTANT LINKS Joe D's Instagram (@defrancosgym) CPPS In-Person course [Use code: JOED30] Longevity Training seminar Iron Business Weekend @ DeFranco's Gym Magic Spoon Treats

Transcribed - Published: 18 July 2024

This week Joe answers 4 unique listener questions. SPECIFIC TOPICS INCLUDE: 1) Why are deficit push-ups recommended (for shoulder health), but bench-pressing w/ your elbows below the bench are NOT recommended? 2) Joe solves the "delt dilemma" (Lateral Raise variations that target the medial delts WITHOUT causing shoulder impingement) 3) What's the minimum daily protein intake to maximize gains? 4) What does Joe consider to be his biggest professional accomplishment up to this point? *For a full list of Show Notes & Timestamps visit www.IndustrialStrengthShow.com. IMPORTANT LINKS Team Forever Strong [1-Week Free Trial] Iron Business Weekend Joe's Instagram (@defrancosgym) Magic Spoon Treats Manukora Honey

Transcribed - Published: 11 July 2024

This week's show is a follow-up from last week's discussion on the effectiveness of EMG testing for determining the best hypertrophy exercises. On today's episode Joe explains why "high activation/low mechanical tension" exercises STILL have a place in the muscle building process. He shares 3 specific reasons WHY they're valuable, along with the importance of knowing when to "trust your experience over science". *For a full list of Show Notes + Timestamps visit www.IndustrialStrengthShow.com. IMPORTANT LINKS DeFranco-brand supplements [*Use code: MuscleUpJuly] Team Forever Strong [1-Week FREE Trial] Joe D's Instagram (@defrancosgym) BON CHARGE [*Use code: JOED]

Transcribed - Published: 4 July 2024

This week Joe speaks on the following 3 topics: 1) Is EMG a useful tool for determining the best hypertrophy exercises? 2) The 6 "health foods" that Joe NEVER eats 3) The secret shoulder mobility routine that's disguised as an arm workout?! ...And MORE! *For a full list of Show Notes + Timestamps visit www.IndustrialStrengthShow.com. IMPORTANT LINKS Longevity Training seminar Iron Business Weekend Joe D's Instagram

Transcribed - Published: 27 June 2024

This week Joe celebrates his 49th birthday with a fun "birthday-themed" Q&A. SPECIFIC TOPICS INCLUDE: 1) Will Joe be having Birthday cake and/or a cheat meal this year? 2) When was the last time Joe got really drunk on his birthday? 3) Does Joe "eat to train" or "train to eat"? 4) The 5 things that Joe STOPPED doing in order to get in the best shape of his life at 49! *For a full list of Show Notes + Timestamps visit IndustrialStrengthShow.com. IMPORTANT LINKS Iron Business Blueprint Weekend DeFranco's Nutritional Supplements (coupon: MuscleUpJune) Longevity Training seminar

Transcribed - Published: 20 June 2024

This week Joe takes a deep dive into the following 3 topics: 1) The Best Training Split When You Have Limited Days/Time To Workout 2) "The Great Hip Thrust Debate" taking place between two former Industrial Strength Show guests - Brett Contreras & Jordan Shallow 3) Overrated/Underrated: Movement/Fascia Training Specialists *For a full list of Show Notes w/ Timestamps visit www.IndustrialStrengthShow.com. IMPORTANT LINKS Longevity Training seminar CPPS IN-PERSON [coupon: JOED30] Brett Contreras IG post Manukora Honey

Transcribed - Published: 13 June 2024

This week Joe kicks off the show with a bunch of exciting announcements that include supplement sales, upcoming certifications & seminars! He then responds to 4 listener questions/comments. SPECIFIC TOPICS INCLUDE: 1) Programming Isometrics for Strength vs Hypertrophy, and more! 2) The most effective way to program Drop-Sets 3) Perfect Technique (with very light weights) vs High Effort (with very poor form) - What would produce "less worse" gains? Lol 4) New Summer Challenge! (Joe explains "2 Miles to Hell" to his audience) *For a full list of Show Notes w/ Timestamps visit www.IndustrialStrengthShow.com. IMPORTANT LINKS Longevity Training seminar CPPS L1 | IN-PERSON [*Use code: JOED30] DeFranco's Nutritional Supplements [*Use code: MuscleUpJune] Team Forever Strong [1-Week FREE Trial] Joe D's Instagram BON CHARGE [*Use code: JOED]

Transcribed - Published: 6 June 2024