This week Joe is joined by his good friend & business partner - Jim "Smitty" Smith. The show begins with some back and forth banter regarding Joe's new sleep schedule, parenting dilemmas, and more. After about 20 minutes of "life talk" they get down to business and start this week's Q&A! Specific topics include: How do Joe & Smitty come up with such innovative exercises; One of the most overlooked and underrated ways to vary/progress an exercise; Do they Like, Love or Hate the Kettle...
Sep 05, 2019•1 hr 43 min
This week Joe continues the Q&A he started last week, answering 5 new questions on the following topics: The many benefits of sprinting/training in sand (Follow-up from last week's featured topic); How often should trainers program field/skill-based work for their athletes; Can doing pull-ups & push-ups every morning and evening negatively affect posture; What muscles/movements are essential for keeping the knees stable after ACL reconstruction; How can coaches differentiate strength-spe...
Aug 29, 2019•1 hr 14 min
On this week's episode Joe answers the following questions: 1) Where do you see the fitness industry going in 10 years? 2) How to look cool in the gym? 3) Mark Rippetoe or Louie Simmons vs Joe D. [Who's training style is the best?] 4) Workout recommendations for busy dads 5) Any new thoughts on food sensitivity tests? 6) What's the most underrated trait of a great coach? 7) How do you navigate through the mental aspects of dealing w/ your personal injuries? 8) What form of marketing helped put y...
Aug 22, 2019•1 hr 29 min
This week Joe is joined by the owner of GameChanger Strength & Performance in Springfield, NJ - Joe Meglio. Highlights from their conversation include: Joe's back story (how/why did he get into the gym/training business); The biggest mistakes Joe made during his first year in business; How Joe "worked on himself" to become a better leader; The 5 Core Values at GameChanger Strength & Performance; Joe's Top Principles of running a successful gym/business; What makes GameChanger unique comp...
Aug 15, 2019•1 hr 27 min
Joe kicks off the show by introducing this week's sponsor, then he shares some fun stories from the amazing time he and Ashley had at Triple H's 50th Birthday party. After the show intro, Joe answers 2 training questions: The first question is from a listener who's confused about the theory of "muscle confusion" :)) He wants to know if it's better to constantly "switch things up" or will too much variety hinder his progress? The second question comes from an advanced lifter who's going on a 2-we...
Aug 08, 2019•1 hr 21 min
This week Joe sits down w/ Cameron Josse and the Head Performance Coach of XFL's Seattle team - Chad Dennis. Highlights from their conversation include: The difference between the "sport science" and "strength & conditioning" staff at the professional level; How to effectively use GPS data to improve training/programming; If Chad could use only 1 piece of technology to improve health/performance what would it be; The power of communication; The link between health & performance; The impo...
Aug 01, 2019•1 hr 22 min
This week Joe sits down and talks shop with JL Holdsworth. JL is a former world-class powerlifter and current owner of The Spot Athletics - a performance facility with 2 locations in Columbus, OH. JL is also the co-founder of the RPR (Reflexive Performance Reset) system. Highlights from this thought-provoking conversation include: JL's gym/business philosophy; How/Why your "physiology" dictates your thoughts, words & actions; What is RPR; JL's definition of "activation"; JL's theory on why K...
Jul 25, 2019•1 hr 25 min
This week's episode is recorded from The Grove Resort & Spa in Orlando, Florida. Joe kicks off the show by giving the audience an update on his family vacation, then he gets into the training/nutrition talk. The first half of the show is dedicated to VACATION TRAINING. Joe talks about how his "vacation training philosophy" has changed over the years, how he deals with bad hotel gyms and how YOU should approach your vacation/hotel workouts for maximum (longterm) gains. During the second half ...
Jul 18, 2019•1 hr 13 min
This week's show gets off to a rough start as Joe shares his recent cell phone (Sprint) problems with Cameron. This leads to a brief discussion about customer service, giving 100% at work...and pumping your own gas?!? After Joe's rant is out of the way, he and Cam get down to business! Together, they discuss how they can improve the out-dated, flawed football conditioning tests that have been around throughout their lifetime, i.e., half-gassers, 16 110's and the 300-yard shuttle. During this epi...
Jul 11, 2019•1 hr 25 min
In this very random "Independence Day edition" of the podcast Joe reads an emotional iTunes review, shares a personal story about a potential career change/opportunity, reveals [what he feels] is the most neglected muscle in the human body (then explains why & how he's currently prioritizing this muscle in his training)...plus BIG ANNOUNCEMENTS regarding DeFranco's Nutritional Supplements & the next CPPS course at the WWE Performance Center!! For Show Notes & Timestamps goto www.Indu...
Jul 04, 2019•1 hr 10 min
This week Joe is joined by one of the brightest minds in the fitness industry - Dr. Jordan Shallow. Jordan doesn't only "talk the talk" (he's a chiropractor and biomechanics savant) but, he also "walks the walk" (with a 727lb squat & 755lb deadlift). Highlights from this episode include: Jordan's original career trajectory; Getting "buy in" from your clients and peers; Jordan's "Go To" assessments for new clients; The difference between strength and stability; The difference between mobility...
Jun 27, 2019•1 hr 28 min
This week Joe celebrates his 44th birthday, shares his thoughts on work-life "balance", and reads an email that wasn't meant to be read publicly! For Show Notes & Timestamps go to www.IndustrialStrengthShow.com
Jun 20, 2019•1 hr 29 min
This week Joe focusses his attention on 2 main topics. He uses the majority of the show to detail how it's possible to improve an athlete's strength & power (without having them gain any weight). He concludes his in-depth answer to the 1st question by sharing his favorite/proven strength template for "weight class" athletes. For the 2nd topic, Joe gives his "bilateral:unilateral programming ratio", plus the best way to pair specific bilateral & unilateral exercises. This episode is PACKE...
Jun 13, 2019•1 hr 1 min
This week Joe is joined by CPPS Co-Founder Jim "Smitty" Smith & CPPS instructor Brian Oberther. Together, they continue the Instagram Q&A that Joe started last week. Highlights of this episode include: How/Why Joe & Smitty created the DeFranco Insider; Advice for trainers who work at commercial gyms, yet don't agree with the gym's training philosophy; Home equipment recommendations to replace a lat pulldown/cable unit; Smitty's favorite strength challenges; The most important factor ...
Jun 06, 2019•1 hr 22 min
This week Joe performs a massive Q&A (answering 15+ questions!) Topics covered include: Joe's thoughts on CrossFit deleting their Facebook & IG pages; Best business advice Joe's ever received; Does Triple H's lack of sleep affect his ability to recover; Joe's favorite "functional" bodyweight movements; Go-To exercises for grapplers; Joe's favorite ice cream flavor...and song(s); Should general pop clients train for power; The Fix for Golfer's Elbow; How to effectively train for both powe...
May 30, 2019•1 hr 37 min
This week Joe covers 3 main topics: Proper Execution & Programming of Box Jumps (including set, rep & volume recommendations); Joe's Favorite Strongman Exercises and How You Can Incorporate Them Into YOUR Program; A Unique/Aggressive Way to Strengthen Your Weaker Limb... Plus a T-Shirt Giveaway Announcement! For Show Notes & Timestamps goto www.IndustrialStrengthShow.com
May 23, 2019•1 hr 25 min
This week Joe goes in-depth on how to properly program Hill Sprints, HIIT Training & Isometrics. He covers the common mistakes made by most trainers/lifters, then explains specifically how he's incorporated each of these methods into his own training (along with thousands of his clients) to produce the best possible results! For Show Notes & Timestamps goto www.IndustrialStrengthShow.com
May 16, 2019•1 hr 31 min
WORLDS COLLIDE as Joe finally sits down with Mind Pump hosts - Sal Di Stefano, Adam Schafer & Justin Andrews! Together, they discuss a wide range of topics including: How/Why the Mind Pump crew came together; Insecurities in the fitness industry; Mind Pump's most controversial episode topics (hello, CrossFit); Female strength training myths; The importance of being authentic & not "editing" yourself online; Social media "influencers"; Why Joe D. & Mind Pump DON'T attend Fitness Expos...
May 09, 2019•1 hr 35 min
This week, Joe & Cameron sit down with former Minnesota Viking and current Philadelphia Eagles safety - Andrew Sendejo. Highlights from this conversation include: Andrew's link to DeFranco's Gym; What it's like being an undrafted rookie free agent in an NFL training camp; Biggest set-back of Andrew's career (and how he got through it); The different mindset needed in the pros (compared to college); How Andrew has tweaked his training after numerous injuries & back surgery; Andrew's GO-TO...
May 02, 2019•1 hr 28 min
Joe opens the show with 2 exciting announcements then gets into this week's Q&A. Main topics covered on today's show include: How to deal with negative clients; The importance of training your good limb(s) when injured; Is the Mind-Muscle connection important for athletes; Joe's definition of "Success"...and More! For Show Notes & Timestamps goto www.IndustrialStrengthShow.com To purchase a new DeFranco tee goto www.DeFrancoShop.com To learn more about today's sponsor goto www.SaxxUnderw...
Apr 25, 2019•1 hr 14 min
Joe does his best to "make chicken salad out of chicken sh*t" during this week's solo Q&A. While today's questions may not be the greatest; Joe does end up providing invaluable information on the following topics: Best "elevator pitch" warm-up & workout advice for personal trainers; The most neglected aspect of training "athletes"; The changes Triple H made to his diet leading up to this year's Wrestlemania; The "quick fix" for chronic low back tightness...and more! For Show Notes & ...
Apr 18, 2019•57 min
After giving a recap of his Wrestlemania weekend, Joe is joined by Jay Ferruggia & Sean Hayes. Together they discuss training, coaching, nutrition...and have a few laughs (thanks to Sean's incredible WWE impersonations)! For Show Notes & Timestamps goto www.IndustrialStrengthShow.com To register for our next CPPS course goto www.CPPScoaches.com/schedule
Apr 11, 2019•1 hr 29 min
This week Joe & Cameron both sit down and talk shop with NY Giants Strength Coach Aaron Wellman. Highlights from their conversation include: The biggest difference between working with college vs NFL players; Programming for large groups of athletes, different positions & different conditioning levels; Off-season training vs In-season training; Managing on-field & off-field stress; Aaron's training philosophy; How to get players/clients to "buy in" to your program; FrEaK athlete stor...
Apr 04, 2019•1 hr 10 min
Liv Morgan makes her first-ever podcast appearance and shares the incredible story of how she became a WWE superstar! For Show Notes & Timestamps goto www.IndustrialStrengthShow.com
Mar 28, 2019•1 hr 18 min
This week, Joe provides in-depth answers to 3 different questions. Topics include: What's the best strength & conditioning "program" for a coach to implement at the high school level?; The keys to preventing muscle loss while dieting; What's the single best form of exercise to perform as you age (and why)? For Show Notes & Timestamps goto www.IndustrialStrengthShow.com
Mar 21, 2019•1 hr 23 min
Joe is back from Seattle and he has answered YOUR request for a FULL Sled Training podcast! During this jam-packed episode Joe reveals his favorite sled exercises & techniques for increasing strength, packing on muscle, sprinting faster, conditioning/fat loss and speeding up the recovery process! For Show Notes & Timestamps goto www.IndustrialStrengthShow.com
Mar 14, 2019•1 hr 32 min
Joe kicks off the show by sharing his thoughts on one of the most notable performances at this year's NFL Combine. He then talks about the difference between pushing vs dragging a sled and how to determine the optimal load for "heavy ass sled drags". The final 20 minutes of the show is dedicated to Joe creating his "Nutrition Priority Pyramid". For Show Notes & Timestamps goto www.IndustrialStrengthShow.com
Mar 07, 2019•1 hr 14 min
Joe kicks off this week's show with a quick recap of Saturday's coaching seminar with Jordan Syatt. After recognizing the incredible group of coaches & trainers that attended the seminar, Joe is reminded of the "other side" of the industry (which consists of frauds & scam artists). This leads to an epic rant regarding the recent situation involving "fitness influencer" Brittany Dawn. After Joe's rant, the second half of the show is dedicated to answering 2 training questions. These 2 que...
Feb 28, 2019•1 hr 19 min
Joe kicks off this week's show by announcing the launch of AMPED 3.0! ( https://www.ampedwarmup.com/new/ ) He is then joined by Dr. Johanan Rand of Healthy-Aging Medical Centers. Highlights from their conversation include: The importance of getting over your "confirmation bias"; Understanding the difference between causation vs association; The BENEFITS of estrogen in men; Is there an estrogen level "sweet spot" for men?; Why menopausal women have an increased rate of heart disease; How much tes...
Feb 21, 2019•1 hr 20 min
Paul Reddick makes his 3rd appearance on the Industrial Strength Show! This time around, he and Joe discuss the following topics: Paul's initial advice to "broken" trainers who ask for his help; The Banksy's "shredded painting incident" and how it relates to YOUR "art"/business; How to "create from your hate"; How do business owners know who their first employee should be?; 2X thinking vs 10X thinking (which is better?); The HUGE MISTAKE all trainers make; Things that create "focus" vs things th...
Feb 14, 2019•1 hr 19 min
