Joe DeFranco's Industrial Strength Show

Joe DeFranco•www.industrialstrengthshow.com

World-renowned strength & conditioning coach Joe DeFranco shares his thoughts on training for peak performance, mindset, and living your passion. As the founder and owner of DeFranco’s Gym, he also provides the business knowledge that helped him turn a 500-square-foot storage closet into a global brand. Each week, Joe will educate, motivate and entertain his audience by answering their questions and/or conducting interviews with top athletes, fitness professionals, entrepreneurs, and other highly successful people.

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Episodes

#13 Jill Miller interview

In this weeks episode, Joe interviews Jill Miller - creator of the corrective exercise format "Yoga Tune Up®" and "The Roll Model Method®". You will hear Jill's amazing "back story" of how she beat anorexia and bulimia before pioneering the Yoga world and helping people from across the globe "live better in their body". Jill explains how her version of Yoga also incorporates corrective exercise, self care techniques and proper breathing mechanics in order to help people ERASE PAIN, IMPROVE POSTU...

May 28, 2015•1 hr 52 min

#12 A Day in the Life of Joe D.

In this weeks episode, Joe gives a behind-the-scenes peek at what an average day currently looks like for him. From his morning routine, to his rituals and habits (both good and bad); Joe lets you become a "fly on his wall" for a 24-hour period. He then concludes the show with some BONUS content in honor of Memorial Day weekend and the start of summer. Joe shares 3 Simple Tips that will enable all of his podcast listeners to MAINTAIN THEIR GAINZ during the summer months!

May 21, 2015•1 hr 15 min

#11 Jim "Smitty" Smith Interview

The man commonly referred to as "the most innovative coach in the fitness industry" sits down with Joe D. and shares his thoughts on Living Your Passion, Facing Your Fears and Getting Sh*t Done! He also speaks candidly about his very first meeting with Joe D. and how/why they started collaborating on their many different projects - including their CPPS certification course, DeFrancoInsider.com membership site, and their Total Athletic Development DVD series. Smitty doesn't only share the "good s...

May 14, 2015•1 hr 34 min

#10 Lucy DeFranco Interview (Mother's Day special)

Joe starts this weeks show by sharing his Top 5 "Personal Trainer Pet Peeves" with a young listener who's looking to get into the industry. His mom then joins the show and they discuss everything from Joe's childhood shyness to Lucy's 25-year battle with Multiple Sclerosis. By the end of this interview, you will understand why both Joe and George call Lucy the "strongest" member of the DeFranco family.

May 07, 2015•1 hr 41 min

#9 Joe D. Answers 20 Questions!

In this weeks episode, Joe's wife Ashley joins the show to ask Joe 20 questions that YOU wanted answered! Joe candidly speaks about everything from Conjugate Periodization to his biggest eureka moment...and even rumors regarding his eyebrows! Other topics of discussion include: The freakiest athletes Joe has ever coached; The legacy Joe wants to leave behind; The next major advancement in training; Three people Joe would like to have dinner with; Tips on training firefighters; Biggest business m...

Apr 30, 2015•1 hr 30 min

#8 - Eric LeGrand Interview

This is the most powerful and inspirational Industrial Strength Show to date. In this weeks episode - Joe interviews former Rutgers football player Eric LeGrand - who suffered a severe spinal cord injury in 2010 during a game against the Army Black Knights, making him a quadriplegic. Eric was put on a respirator immediately after the injury and doctors told his mother he would need the aid of the machine to continue breathing for the rest of his life. Five weeks later, Eric was independently bre...

Apr 23, 2015•1 hr 7 min

#7 Kelly Starrett Interview

NY Times best-selling author Kelly Starrett joins Joe D. to discuss a wide variety of topics which include: The importance of being a "transparent" coach; Record-setting sprint times; Evaluating athletes; What it means to "build your training into your day"; Addressing the joint capsule when stretching for improved mobility; The negative effects of sitting; Why you should replace your cushioned, air-filled sneakers for flat shoes; Kelly's non-traditional approach to Physical Therapy...and much, ...

Apr 16, 2015•1 hr 49 min

#6 Welcome to the "Gun Show" (Guest Brian Cushing)

The original poster child of DeFranco's Gym (Brian Cushing) sits down with Joe to discuss his off-season surgeries, changes in his training, rituals and habits that contribute to his success, nutrition, the psychology behind the famous "Gun Show" and much, MUCH more!

Apr 09, 2015•1 hr 23 min

#5 You Have To Have A Game Plan! (Guest Dave Diehl)

Joe sits down with his 13-year client & friend - 2X Superbowl champ & former NY Giants All-Pro offensive lineman Dave Diehl. Dave shares a plethora of life lessons that have led to his success both on and off the field. Topics include: Behind-the-scenes insight from Joe & Dave's very first meeting; The importance of writing down your goals and having a routine; The #1 thing that separates the Pro athletes that "make it" vs. the Pro athletes that don't; How Dave made a seamless transi...

Apr 02, 2015•1 hr 12 min

#4 Youth Training Guidelines, Narcissistic people and Bone-Crushing Grip Strength!

Joe starts this podcast with an in-depth explanation of the guidelines that must be followed when training young athletes. George DeFranco then stops by to discuss what's pissing him off this week. The show concludes with Joe revealing the many benefits of training with thick-handeled barbells and dumbbells.

Mar 26, 2015•1 hr 19 min

#3 Respect Is Number One (Guest George DeFranco)

For the first time ever, Joe sits down and interviews his dad. Known for speaking his mind, George DeFranco gives a very candid interview, covering an array of topics that include: How training and being strong impacted his career as a NJ State Trooper, the top 3 things that piss him off, arm wrestling stories, training a 12-year-old Joe DeFranco, and most importantly...RESPECT.

Mar 19, 2015•1 hr 36 min

#2 Addressing The Elephant In The Room!

In this episode, Joe D. discusses the biggest obstacle he had to overcome when opening his original storage closet "gym". This leads to an epic rant about his first encounter with "Mrs. Jones". Joe then spends the rest of the show answering questions on a variety of topics which include: In-season training, the importance of having "Indicator exercises" in your program, and the most efficient ways to develop both aerobic and anaerobic capacity...plus much, much more.

Mar 12, 2015•1 hr 23 min

#1 Let's Get This Party Started

In this episode, Joe D. discusses his vision for the podcast and explains the "Industrial Strength" lifestyle. He concludes the show with a 40-minute Q&A where he answers YOUR questions on a wide range of training topics. Topics include his Top 5 lifts for building the bench, squat and deadlift, as well as optimal base-stealing technique for baseball players, and he even reveals his secret (stimulant-free) pre-workout supplement stack...and much, much more!

Mar 04, 2015•1 hr 27 min

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