Joe starts this week's show by sharing a personal story of how the COVID-19 pandemic is now hitting closer to home. After his introductory talk, Joe begins this week's Q&A. Topics include: "Plan B" Home Gym equipment recommendations for under $300; Top tips for building a podcast audience; Joe's thoughts on "perineum sunning"; The power of power naps; Joe reveals his ultimate cheat meal; Joe's 3 favorite Swiss Ball exercises; Does a gym's atmosphere help with long-term training adherence; Sh...
Apr 09, 2020•1 hr 37 min
This week Joe conducts a "live to tape" Q&A. Topics include: Joe's thoughts on this year's Wrestlemania; Maintaining strength with bodyweight-only training; Pec building tips for those training at home without equipment; The best life and career advice Joe has ever gotten; Joe's thoughts on the "healthy at every size" movement; Joe's favorite sneakers to train in; Diet tips for people looking to get lean and healthy during quarantine/financially tough times; Different ways to manipulate exer...
Apr 02, 2020•1 hr 35 min
This week Joe performs a full Q&A (which includes rants & tangents)! SPECIFIC TOPICS DISCUSSED ON TODAY'S SHOW: Joe's Top 3 favorite movies & wrestlers of all-time; Joe's favorite (easy-to-prepare) pre-workout snacks; Supplement recommendations when traveling/going on vacation; How to get your stubborn arms to grow; How to replace using a prowler if your gym doesn't have the space for it; Joe asks the audience for new DeFranco merch recommendations; The 4 main physical characteristic...
Mar 26, 2020•1 hr 56 min
This week Joe shares his thoughts on the coronavirus pandemic that has impacted all of our lives. He also provides actionable advice to worried gym owners who have been forced to (temporarily) shut down their businesses. Joe spends the final 30 minutes of today's show sharing invaluable training tips to the athletes & lifters who are now forced to workout at home. For Show Notes & Timestamps goto: www.IndustrialStrengthShow.com CPPS Level 1 (online course): https://cppsacademy.com CPPS L...
Mar 19, 2020•1 hr 30 min
Joe kicks off this week's show by wishing his parents a Happy 50th Anniversary. He then announces the date & location of the next CPPS certification class, before starting this week's Q&A session. TODAY'S Q&A TOPICS INCLUDE: Tips on Training Multi-Sport Athletes With No Off-Season; Best Cardiovascular Activities That WON'T Make Your Hard-Earned Muscle Disappear; Why Athletes SHOULD Be Paying Attention to their "Pump" (or Lack Thereof)! For Timestamps & Important Links from today'...
Mar 12, 2020•1 hr 30 min
Joe Yoon, aka, "JoeTherapy" joins Joe D. on this week's 5-Year Anniversary episode of the Industrial Strength Show! Specific topics of discussion include: Why does JoeTherapy throw a tennis ball at the beginning of his IG videos; How did Joe come up with the specific branding of his videos; Joe's advice to those looking to grow their social media following; Is stretching necessary if you lift weights properly (through a full ROM); When is the best time to stretch; Is it true that static stretchi...
Mar 05, 2020•1 hr 26 min
This week Joe looks at the findings of a new study that investigated the association between push-up capacity and future risk of cardiovascular disease. Joe shares his thoughts on the study and then provides some actionable takeaways for his listeners. For Show Notes & Timestamps visit: www.IndustrialStrengthShow.com To register for an upcoming CPPS course goto: www.CPPScoaches.com/schedule To purchase DeFranco's Nutritional Supplements goto: www.DeFrancosNutrition.com...
Feb 27, 2020•1 hr 11 min
This week's show starts with Joe ranting about his newest pet peeve... He then begins a Q&A which includes questions on the following topics: Why your box squat strength isn't carrying over to your free squats; The benefits of backward sled dragging; The negative effect of training with chains; Replacing the 225 Bench Press Test at the NFL Combine; Joe's unpopular opinion on CBD products; How to keep training interesting for longtime clients...and More! *For Show Notes & Timestamps visit...
Feb 20, 2020•1 hr 16 min
In honor of Valentine's Day, Joe shows his audience some love by giving away FREE STUFF before the start of the show. The episode begins with Joe sharing the significance of today's date and then he pushes for February 13th to become "National Warehouse Gym Owner's Day". Joe then shifts his focus to today's 2 main questions/topics: Tips for starting a home gym on a budget & Why/When would you program "hand-supported" unilateral exercises? For Show Notes & Timestamps goto www.IndustrialSt...
Feb 13, 2020•1 hr 21 min
This week Joe is joined by New Jersey-based Chiropractor - Dr. Gregory Doerr. Dr. Doerr is the developer of FTMI (Functional Taping for Musculoskeletal Injuries) & FST (Functional Soft Tissue). He's also a highly sought after speaker - lecturing internationally on the topics of Sports Medicine, Rehab, Taping and soft tissue procedures. On today's show, Joe sits down with Dr. Doerr to discuss the following topics: What Dr. Doerr learned in Chiropractic College vs What he's learned "in the tre...
Feb 06, 2020•1 hr 13 min
This week Joe covers 2 main topics. During the first half of the show, he critiques a female listener's program (who hasn't been happy with her results). Joe discovers the ONE minor problem in her program that he feels has had a MAJOR (negative) snowball-like effect. He explains exactly how to fix the problem and guarantees she'll see/feel a difference! He promises this advice will help ALL female listeners! During the second half of the show, Joe shares his thoughts on the season premiere of Th...
Jan 30, 2020•1 hr 16 min
Joe starts this week's show by sharing some personal info regarding the rough week his wife, kids (and even dogs) are having as they battle the flu and a horrible stomach virus. This prompts Joe to speculate how he's been able to remain healthy - even though he's been sleep-deprived and surrounded by sick people. After sharing his thoughts on his "alligator-like immune system", Joe answers the following four questions: #1)How to flip a heavy tire without injuring your back or biceps #2)Is it pos...
Jan 23, 2020•1 hr 13 min
This week Joe follows up on all the questions and comments he received after posting video footage of his 8-year-old daughters first strength training session. Topics include: The #1 secret to making your kids first workout experience a positive/impactful one; Specific strength training & conditioning guidelines for kids; The danger(s) involved in "over-conditioning" young kids; The truth about early sport specialization; Can strength training stunt a child's growth?; The misconceptions surr...
Jan 16, 2020•1 hr 38 min
This week Joe continues his Instagram Q&A from last week. Topics covered include: 1) How to incorporate banded squats, bench presses and deadlifts into the SB911 program 2) How to train high school athletes who also have to train at school with their team 3) The craziest (and most impactful) DM Joe ever received 4) How long should you coach before you start selling products? 5) How to run a faster 2k 6) How to prevent clients from getting bored (and "going through the motions") during their ...
Jan 09, 2020•1 hr 28 min
This week begins Part 1 of a 2-Part Instagram Q&A where Joe will be answering 20 total questions from his audience. Today's topics include: 1) The steps involved in designing an effective training program 2) Biggest mistakes people make that prevents them from reaching their goals 3) Determining your "Power Index" 4) Advice for training multi-sport youth athletes that are always "in-season" 5) Is it possible to accomplish your fitness goals while helping others? 6) Advice for college student...
Jan 02, 2020•1 hr 32 min
On this final episode of 2019, Joe D. shares this year's most popular show (based on downloads, feedback and social media engagement), then reflects on WHY he feels that show was so impactful. He then reviews the Top 5 Training Takeaways from 2019. This episode also includes lots of FREE STUFF for the audience! Listen to find out how you can win t-shirts, hoodies, Fat Gripz & More! For Show Notes & Timestamps goto www.IndustrialStrengthShow.com...
Dec 27, 2019•1 hr 16 min
This week Joe is answering emails & Instagram questions from his audience. Specific topics of discussion include: Joe's opinion on training when sick; Unusual (but smart) rep recommendations for beginners; The problems associated with having flat feet (and how to fix them); Joe's favorite Christmas movie; Deadlift grip recommendations; Post-workout stretching vs box breathing; Joe's thoughts on TRT; The one piece of equipment every home gym needs; Should athletes focus more on strengthening ...
Dec 19, 2019•1 hr 17 min
This week Joe covers 2 main topics. For the first 20 minutes he discusses Rest Intervals. You'll learn the relationship between reps & rest, when full recovery between sets is recommended vs incomplete recovery...and the exception to the rule(s). After a brief "shopping cart" tangent, Joe gets into today's 2nd topic, where he reveals the 8 (most popular) exercises that he feels do more harm than good! For Show Notes & Timestamps visit: www.IndustrialStrengthShow.com To see the 2020 CPPS ...
Dec 12, 2019•1 hr 28 min
Chris Duffin returns to the Industrial Strength Show...and there's a lot to talk about since his last appearance 2.5 years ago! Highlights from this conversation include: Chris's grand goal of becoming the 1st person to squat AND deadlift 1000lbs; Using velocity as an objective way to autoregulate your training; How Chris designs his warm-ups; Chris's post-workout routine & favorite recovery methods; Why Chris doesn't spend much time on spinal decompression; Joe thanks Chris for creating the...
Dec 05, 2019•1 hr 29 min
George DeFranco returns to the Industrial Strength Show to answer YOUR questions! Topics discussed during this week's Q&A include: George's biggest pet peeves (as a gym owner); Worst excuses used by people looking to get out of tickets; How Joe pisses off his dad; George's advice to his 45-year-old self; Memorable fatherhood moments and stories about "little Joe D."; Discipline in the DeFranco household; George's thoughts on "participation trophies"; The key(s) to a successful marriage; The ...
Nov 28, 2019•1 hr 39 min
Joe is back from California & he's fired up! This week he discusses why the "negative" research surrounding ice baths, static stretching and foam rolling still HASN'T changed his views on the topics. He explains why he still incorporates these things into his programming (and you should too!) The end of today's episode is dedicated to the box squat. Joe describes why he feels the box squat is the best/safest way to teach beginners how to squat. For Timestamps & Important Links from today...
Nov 21, 2019•1 hr 20 min
Joe concludes his 18-hour workday with a Q&A. (Please forgive him if he sounds delirious...especially towards the end of the show lol :)) This week's topics include:The effects alcohol has on performance; How to develop athletic power (3 common mistakes you must avoid); Best ways to prevent "wintertime blues"; Is eating right before going to sleep bad for you; The 2 "cheat foods" Joe is currently obsessed with...and More! For Timestamps & Important Links from today's show visit www.Indus...
Nov 07, 2019•1 hr 13 min
Joe has FINALLY watched "The Game Changers" on Netflix and he has a LOT of thoughts to share with his audience! After his documentary review, Joe finishes the podcast by giving a 'Diaz vs Masvidal' fight prediction, along with his thoughts on UFC's strict drug-testing policy...and an interesting suggestion regarding the future of drug testing. For Show Notes & Timestamps from today's episode visit www.IndustrialStrengthShow.com
Oct 31, 2019•1 hr 14 min
This week Joe answers 5 new questions from his listeners. Topics include: Can it be beneficial to lift the DAY OF a fight or competition; Why do so many athletes get diarrhea (or puke) after eating a pre-game meal...and what can they do about it; When is training to failure most beneficial; Joe provides a condensed conjugate/Westside programming template for athletes who can only strength train 2X a week; How to prevent your lower back from rounding (and looking like a cat taking a sh*t) during ...
Oct 24, 2019•56 min
Cam Josse returns to the podcast to share some NEW programming ideas and progressions he's been implementing at DeFranco's private gym in East Rutherford, NJ! Specific topics of conversation include: ACL injury prevention guidelines; Why Cameron now STARTS his training cycles with an emphasis on unilateral movements and then progresses to bilateral movements (as opposed to the other way around); How to classify, program & progress GAMES into your athlete's training; Efficiency vs Effectivene...
Oct 17, 2019•1 hr 26 min
Joe continues his information-packed Q&A from last week! This week's new topics include: Loading parameters and set/rep recommendations for your accessory lifts (when myofibrillar hypertrophy is the main goal); Best accessory exercises for increasing deadlift strength; How to put on size without losing athleticism; Best exercises to fix "uneven shoulders"; Have the DeFranco Core Values changed at all in the past 10-15 years; Would Joe ever consider speaking in Russia; How do you train a figh...
Oct 10, 2019•1 hr 33 min
On this week's episode Joe answers 17 different questions covering a wide variety of topics. Highlights include: How to organize a lower body power workout; Best lower body exercises for tall athletes; Why Joe switched from coffee to caffeine tablets; How to train and build hard/dense muscles (as opposed to looking "soft & puffy"); How to distinguish if your tight ankles are a flexibility issue or a mobility issue; Joe's favorite Italian meal; Preparing a 16-year-old for a future in the WWE;...
Oct 03, 2019•1 hr 36 min
This week's podcast was recorded on location in Orlando, Florida - where Joe got to catch up with former NXT Champ Tommaso Ciampa (as he prepares for his in-ring return!) Highlight's from Joe & Tommaso's conversation include: What life is like as an "Indy wrestler"; Is it more fun to be a heel or babyface; The unique/frustrating process of recovering from neck surgery; The importance of having the right mindset when rehabbing an injury; Tommaso's weekly training split; Balancing in-ring work...
Sep 26, 2019•1 hr 32 min
This week Joe is joined by UFC Fighter and fellow "Jersey Boy" Mickey Gall. Highlights from this INFOTAINMENT-PACKED show include: Crazy bar & bum fight stories; The biggest "difference-makers" in Mickey's training (since he began working w/ Joe); What is Mickey's mindset when he "makes the walk" to the octagon before a UFC fight; The exercise(s) that Mickey HATES doing but LOVES the results; Best pizza in NJ revealed...and Lots MORE! *For Show Notes & Timestamps goto www.IndustrialStren...
Sep 19, 2019•1 hr 13 min
This week Dr. Johanan Rand makes his 3rd appearance on the Industrial Strength Show. He uses this appearance to share new research regarding "NAD" (nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide) - an exciting new anti-aging breakthrough! During this episode you will learn: What exactly is "NAD"; What does NAD do inside our body; How long has NAD supplementation been around; Can you test your NAD levels; The amazing benefits of boosting your NAD levels; Using NAD to overcome alcoholism and opiate addiction; ...
Sep 12, 2019•1 hr 13 min
