This week, Joe sits down with Jeff Cavaliere - a professional sports physical therapist and strength coach, and the creator of ATHLEAN-X. Topics of discussion include: How Jeff got started in the fitness industry; Jeff's first "big break"; How he's successfully used youtube to market his business; The process involved in creating a quality youtube video; The difference between "having a job" vs "working"; Common gym mistakes that lead to injury; Jeff's personal approach to training and nutrition...
Nov 22, 2017•1 hr 36 min
Joe shares his recent Starbucks encounter where a fan asked him to specifically describe how "the gym teaches you everything you need to know about life". For Show Notes & Timestamps goto www.IndustrialStrengthShow.com
Nov 16, 2017•1 hr 7 min
This weeks guest is Dr. Fergus Connolly. Fergus is the author of "GAME CHANGER" and currently the Performance Director for the University of Michigan's football program. During this week's podcast, Joe and Cameron both sit down with Fergus to ask him questions regarding to psychology, coaching, and sports science. Some specific topics of discussion include: Why Fergus decided to write "GAME CHANGER"; Fergus describes his "4 Coactive Model"; The over-reliance on PHYSICAL qualities; Prioritizing h...
Nov 09, 2017•1 hr 12 min
Joe D. spends 90 straight minutes answering YOUR questions. He covers a wide variety of topics including: Training while pregnant , Landing celebrity clients , Preparing for Ninja Warrior competitions , and his Top 5 workout songs - just to name a few! For Show Notes & Timestamps goto www.IndustrialStrengthShow.com
Oct 26, 2017•1 hr 36 min
After a 9-week hiatus, Dr. Tom returns to the Industrial Strength Show! This week, Joe and Dr. Tom discuss the following topics: How to adjust macros to reach your personal goals; Post-Workout macronutrient ratio guidelines; "Nutrient Partitioning"; Strength training guidelines for athletes that compete in weight-class sports; The 7 Biomarkers of Longevity; DeFranco's Nutritional Supplement SALE...and MORE! For Show Notes & Timestamps goto www.IndustrialStrengthShow.com...
Oct 19, 2017•58 min
This week, Joe answers an email from a concerned podcast listener. The email prompts Joe to address two different topics during the show: #1) Is Joe hurting his business by giving away too much free information to his competitors? #2) What's the difference between "Training" & "Working Out"? For Show Notes & Timestamps goto www.IndustrialStrengthShow.com
Oct 12, 2017•1 hr
This week Joe answers an email sent in from one of his listeners. He spends the first half of the show discussing the misconceptions surrounding strength training and pre-pubescent children. The second half of the show is dedicated to the busy "washed-up meathead". Joe shares some of the methods he's currently been using to cut down on his gym time without sacrificing results! For Show Notes & Timestamps goto www.IndustrialStrengthShow.com...
Oct 05, 2017•1 hr 18 min
As promised, Joe D. provides a second show this week (in order to make up for last week's show "disappearing"). During this bonus episode, Joe gives in-depth insight into his "recipe" for improving punching power and his current workout routine. For Show Notes & Timestamps visit www.IndustrialStrengthShow.com
Sep 29, 2017•54 min
Paul Reddick sits down with Joe D. to discuss how his 567 Academy is changing the lives of fitness entrepreneurs across the country. Topics of discussion include: What is the 567 Academy?; Biggest mistakes most businesses make; What you should and shouldn't copy; The "secret" to getting more clients; The importance of "doing stuff"; How someone can become your worst competitor; How YOU can get involved in the 567 Academy...and much Much MORE! For Show Notes & Timestamps goto: www.IndustrialS...
Sep 28, 2017•1 hr 13 min
This week Joe interviews self-defense expert and NY Times best-selling author Tim Larkin. Tim discusses his new book, "When Violence Is The Answer - Learning How To Do What It Takes When Your Life Is At Stake". For Show Notes & Timestamps go to www.IndustrialStrengthShow.com
Sep 14, 2017•1 hr 21 min
This week Joe interviews world-renowned human performance specialist - Brian MacKenzie. Brian has studied performance and movement since 2001 with altitude, hypoxia, breathing mechanics & methods, along with heat and cold exposure. While listening to this week's podcast, you will hear Brian discuss the following topics: What it takes to complete a 100-mile run; The unique way in which Brian utilizes the "Training Mask"; The importance of nasal breathing; The affect that mouth-breathing has o...
Sep 07, 2017•1 hr 28 min
This week you'll hear Part 2 of Joe's conversation with Dr. Andy Galpin. Topics of discussion include: Force-Velocity profiling & trainability; Can you spend too much time training your weak points; The effect of 'set programming' vs autoregulating your training; The process Andy takes his potential clients through; MMA conditioning...and More! For Show Notes & Timestamps go to www.IndustrialStrengthShow.com
Aug 31, 2017•1 hr 28 min
This week, Joe interviews Dr. Andy Galpin. Andy holds a PhD in Human Bioenergetics and is a professor at the Center for Sports Performance (Cal State, Fullerton). In Part 1 of this 2-part interview, Andy discusses a wide range of topics, some of which include: Why he decided to go the "academic/research" route; Balancing the physiology & psychology of training; Latest research on speed training; The best way to get your TRUE max heart rate; The 5 best predictors of mortality...and Much MORE!...
Aug 24, 2017•1 hr 10 min
This week, Joe dedicates the entire show to the least "popular" training variable - DURATION. Topics of discussion include: The hormonal response to training; The "Dorian Yates" approach vs longer workouts; Why "All Exercises Were NOT Created Equal"...and how this effects the length of your workout; Advice for those who like to train longer than an hour; Suggestions for reducing your time spent in the gym (without reducing results)...and Much MORE! For Show Notes & Timestamps visit Joe DeFra...
Aug 10, 2017•49 min
This week, Joe sits down with Dr. Trevor Bachmeyer. Trevor's "smashwerx" youtube channel has been a personal favorite of Joe's for the past year. On today's show, Joe & Trevor discuss a wide variety of topics including: Trevor's "Injury Prediction System"; Advice for regaining mobility after surgery; Trevor's BIG 3 mobility drills for EVERYONE; The importance of holding stretches for 2 minutes; Improving hip internal rotation; Mobility vs. Stability; Foam rolling the IT Band; Top Mobility My...
Aug 03, 2017•1 hr 24 min
This week, Joe D. and Cameron Josse break down the 40-Yard Dash. While listening to this show, you'll learn their favorite drills, exercises, techniques and templates for running a faster 40. For Show Notes & Timestamps go to Joe DeFranco's Industrial Strength Show
Jul 13, 2017•1 hr 16 min
This week, Joe sits down with the world's leading expert on glute training - Bret Contreras. But don't be fooled, Bret isn't just "The Glute Guy". He's got a PhD in Sports Science and is very well-versed in all things related to muscle-building and sports performance. During this conversation, Joe and Bret discuss a wide array of topics which include: How Bret became obsessed with glutes; Top 5 exercises to build the glutes; High-rep vs Low-rep training; Bret's in-house EMG experiments; Heavy sl...
Jun 29, 2017•1 hr 30 min
During this week's special birthday edition of the podcast, Joe provides a bunch of helpful tips to his listeners that are having trouble staying motivated. He then turns a "Top 10 Pet Peeves list" into an epic rant involving 30+ pet peeves and classic Joe D. stories. For Show Notes & Timestamps go to Joe DeFranco's Industrial Strength Show
Jun 22, 2017•1 hr 15 min
This week, Joe reads an email from a listener who wants to know his thoughts on "Scientific Research vs Practical Experience". This leads to an episode-long rant on the topic. Enjoy :) For Show Notes & Timestamps go to Joe DeFranco's Industrial Strength Show
Jun 15, 2017•56 min
The 3rd Annual Strong Bastard 911 Transformation Challenge is underway! In honor of this event, Jim "Smitty" Smith joins the show to discuss the backstory behind the creation of the SB911 program. After Joe & Smitty reveal the "method behind the madness", they answer some common questions associated with the SB911 program. Questions include: How to add more "conditioning" to the SB911 program; Rest interval guidelines; Training to failure vs. "leaving reps in the tank"; Drop sets vs. Drop-of...
Jun 08, 2017•1 hr 27 min
Joe kicks off this week's show by giving updates on "The Great Debate", 3rd Annual SB911 Transformation Challenge, and a new DeFranco tee that's about to drop. After his updates, he continues the Instagram Q&A he started last week. Topics of discussion include: Heavy concentric-only deadlifting for improving sprinting speed; What Youtuber's are doing the fitness industry a good service; Three keys to developing relationships with clients; Best accessory exercises for the bench press and dead...
Jun 01, 2017•1 hr 33 min
For the first time in 4 months, Joe D. answers listener questions! In Part 1 of this 2-part Q&A, Joe answers questions on the following topics: Training for size vs. strength; Joe's basic warm-up template; Deadlift grip recommendations; How to treat shoulder impingement; Training with chronic lower back pain; Joe D's biggest influences; Fixing anterior pelvic tilt; Modifying SB911 for volleyball players; Thoughts on intermittent fasting; How to progress bodyweight movements; Joe D's alternat...
May 25, 2017•1 hr 37 min
This week, Joe sits down with Chris Duffin of Kabuki Strength. Topics of conversation include: Chris' unique upbringing and how it's affected his life; How & Why Chris left his lucrative corporate job; Bridging the gap between clinical rehab professionals and strength coaches; Chris' coaching style and his "load tensioning sequence"; Using velocity as an "autoregulation marker"; The preparation prior to deadlifting 1000lbs for reps; Tips for prioritizing your life...and Much MORE! For Show N...
May 18, 2017•1 hr 27 min
This week, Joe sits down with world-renowned strength coach, Charles Poliquin. Topics of discussion include: Writing for Muscle Media magazine; Food Intolerance Testing; Boosting testosterone naturally; The importance of testing for neurotransmitter dominance and deficiency; Force-Velocity profiling athletes; Best strength and mobility movements; The theory behind Charles' Kinetic Chain Enhancement technique; Intra and post-workout supplementation for fat loss; Modifications to diet and exercise...
Apr 27, 2017•2 hr
This week, Joe sits down with Dr. Layne Norton. Topics of discussion include: Paying Your Dues in the Fitness Industry; Dr. Layne's Avatar Nutrition service; The Concept and TRUTH behind Flexible Dieting; Ketogenic Diet misconceptions; Working for a Professional Sports Team vs. Working in the Private Sector; Benefits of Blood Flow Restriction Training; Strategies for Growing your Social Media following...and MORE! For Show Notes & Timestamps goto www.IndustrialStrengthShow.com
Apr 13, 2017•1 hr 25 min
This week, Joe sits down with the inventor of The Iron Neck, Mike Jolly. While listening to this podcast you will learn: The back story behind The Iron Neck and its creation; The 3 components of neck strength; The difference between a concussion versus a "sub-concussive" blow; Why most athletes train their neck improperly; What makes The Iron Neck so unique...and much, Much MORE! For Show Notes and Timestamps goto Joe DeFranco's Industrial Strength Show...
Apr 06, 2017•1 hr 17 min
Joe kicks off the episode with an update on his 100 Rep Bench Press Challenge. After explaining how bad he got his ass kicked by 64 different people worldwide, Joe then begins today's business discussion. Topics include: Why Most Small Businesses Fail; The Importance of Having Multiple Revenue Streams; Joe D's Inner Circle of Business Acquaintances; Best Marketing Strategies for a Gym Owner in 2017; Dealing With Competition & Negativity in the Fitness Industry...and much more! For Show Notes...
Feb 09, 2017•1 hr 10 min
This week, Joe interviews New Jersey's premiere Anti-Aging Specialist - Dr. Johanan Rand. Topics of discussion include: The Stigma Surrounding Hormone Replacement Therapy; Why Most Medical Doctors Take the "Bandaid Approach"; The Difference Between Functional Medicine and Traditional Medical Care; The Dangers of "Silent Inflammation"; Hormone Replacement Therapy for Traumatic Brain Injuries; The Importance of Balancing ALL Your Hormones, Not Just Testosterone; Supplement Recommendations for Opti...
Feb 02, 2017•1 hr 29 min
This week, Joe D. and Cameron talk about advanced jump training methods. Specific topics of discussion include: Force-Velocity Profiling; Depth Jump Programming; Single Leg Jump Progressions; Volume Recommendations; Favorite Advanced Exercises...and much Much MORE! For Show Notes & Timestamps goto: Joe DeFranco's Industrial Strength Show
Jan 26, 2017•1 hr 7 min
This week, Dr. Tom "The Guru" Bilella and Joe D. answer YOUR nutrition and supplementation questions! Topics of discussion include: The Benefits & Drawbacks of Intermittent Fasting; Pros & Cons of Ketogenic Diets; Supplementing with "Exogenous Ketones"; The 5 Supplements Everyone Should Be Taking; Most Effective Forms of Creatine; Apple Cider Vinegar Benefits...and much, Much MORE! For Show Notes & Timestamps goto: Joe DeFranco's Industrial Strength Show...
Jan 12, 2017•1 hr 31 min
