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.IndustrialStr...
Oct 31, 2024•1 hr 36 min
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]...
Oct 24, 2024•1 hr 13 min
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 "traditio...
Oct 17, 2024•1 hr 9 min
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...
Oct 10, 2024•1 hr 12 min
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 Ve...
Oct 03, 2024•1 hr 47 min
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) Get...
Sep 26, 2024•1 hr 36 min
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 mo...
Sep 19, 2024•1 hr 27 min
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/ Ti...
Sep 12, 2024•1 hr 20 min
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! *...
Sep 05, 2024•1 hr 11 min
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 clien...
Aug 29, 2024•1 hr 23 min
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 f...
Aug 22, 2024•1 hr 20 min
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....
Aug 15, 2024•1 hr 18 min
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.Industrial...
Aug 08, 2024•1 hr 10 min
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"; Th...
Aug 01, 2024•1 hr 45 min
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 ...
Jul 25, 2024•1 hr 18 min
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 ...
Jul 18, 2024•1 hr 10 min
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 ...
Jul 11, 2024•1 hr 28 min
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 . I...
Jul 04, 2024•1 hr 5 min
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...
Jun 27, 2024•1 hr 23 min
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...
Jun 20, 2024•1 hr 30 min
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 Contre...
Jun 13, 2024•1 hr 24 min
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...
Jun 06, 2024•1 hr 18 min
Joe is back from vacation and he's got stories to tell! He starts the show by talking about the things he liked most about his vacation and the lessons YOU can apply to your business/life (based on Joe's positive vacation experiences.) He then shares the "other side" of vacation... Specifically, the 2 types of people that PISSED HIM OFF! Joe spends the final 30 minutes of the show reviewing a new study that suggests there's no "upper limit" to the amount of protein we can ingest post-workout. He...
May 30, 2024•1 hr 41 min
On this week's show a listener asks Joe what his diet looks like when he's on vacation. This leads into a discussion about: 1) Joe's "foundational nutrition habits" 2) How Joe currently "tracks" his food/portions 3) The 9 foods Joe eats EVERY DAY to stay lean and strong (This includes specific brand recommendations)... Plus MORE! *For a full list of Show Notes w/ Timestamps goto www.IndustrialStrengthShow.com . IMPORTANT LINKS Joe D's Instagram (@defrancosgym) The DeFranco Whey (Grass-Fed Whey P...
May 16, 2024•1 hr 24 min
This week [in honor of the digital re-release of POWER! ] Smitty joins Joe D. to discuss all things power development. Highlights from their conversation include: The making of "POWER!" (Behind-the-scenes insight); Programming Heavy Ass Sled Drags; General vs Specific Contrast Training pairings; Benefits of "combo" exercises; Why EVERYONE needs to train for power; How strong do you need to be before incorporating plyos and/or dynamic-effort into your training; Can you gain speed/power after the ...
May 09, 2024•1 hr 32 min
Joe kicks off this week's show with a special "MuscleUp" supplement sale announcement [that includes a FREE DeFranco's Training Systems gym bag giveaway!!] He then spends the remainder of the show covering the following topics: 1) The Optimal Amount of Cardio When Fat Loss is Your #1 Priority 2) How Do You Know When It's Time To Change Exercises 3) BONUS: The new "fitness trend" that's pissing Joe off 4) Identifying Good vs Bad Soreness... And MORE! *For a full list of Show Notes w/ Timestamps v...
May 02, 2024•1 hr 3 min
This week Dr. Johanan Rand makes his fourth appearance on the Industrial Strength Show. Dr. Rand is the founder of Healthy Aging Medical Centers, located in NJ. He trained at the prestigious Albert Einstein Medical Center in N.Y. and only practices Peer-Review evidence based medicine. On today's show you'll hear Dr. Rand discuss a number of important topics. HIGHLIGHTS INCLUDE: Why do "healthy" people [who get routine blood work] have heart attacks?; Is there a better way to screen people and as...
Apr 25, 2024•1 hr 44 min
Joe kicks off this week's show by giving away some FREE STUFF to his audience! He then answers 3 listener questions. TOPICS INCLUDE: 1) Is walking considered exercise? 2) The honest truth about [what happens to your body] when you turn 40! 3) Is conjugate periodization effective for general pop clients? ...And More! *For a full list of Show Notes & Timestamps visit www.IndustrialStrengthShow.com . IMPORTANT LINKS Team Forever Strong [7-Day FREE Trial] Iron Business Blueprint Manukora Honey [...
Apr 18, 2024•1 hr 19 min
This week is a classic Industrial Strength Show where Joe provides practical & proven solutions to his listeners' real-world problems. SPECIFIC TOPICS INCLUDE: 1) Is it detrimental to train a muscle group if it's still sore from the previous workout? 2) How to prevent groin pulls 3) How to strength-train for fat loss goals 4) The best way to execute your rest-pause sets... And More! *For a full list of Show Notes & Timestamps visit www.IndustrialStrengthShow.com . IMPORTANT LINKS Team Fo...
Apr 11, 2024•1 hr 10 min
After 8.5 years, the Industrial Strength Universe FINALLY gets to meet "the man behind the intro music" - Orlando Rios! Joe & Orlando discuss a number of different topics during their 1-hour and 35-minute conversation. Highlights include: How Joe met Orlando; The backstory behind the most famous intro music in podcasting; Orlando's biggest pet peeve(s) about Joe's podcasting style; The hilarious story of Orlando meeting The Undertaker for the first time; WHY Orlando trains [His reason may su...
Apr 04, 2024•1 hr 48 min
