This week Jordan Syatt makes his second appearance on the Industrial Strength Show! Topics of discussion include: Joe & Jordan's NYC Seminar Announcement; The proper mindset needed to lift maximal weights; How to overcome the fear of getting injured in the weight room; When you should (or shouldn't) get "hyped up" for a workout; The ONE THING Joe would change about his original storage closet gym; The definition of a true "gym badass"; The problem with relying on pre-workouts/stimulants; Bui...
Feb 07, 2019•1 hr 20 min
Joe kicks off this historic episode by thanking his audience and announcing the details of his "200th episode contest/giveaway!" After the intro, Cameron Josse joins Joe and together they discuss some of the most polarizing topics in the industry. These topics include: Unstable Training; Improving on-field agility; Youth development & sports specialization; "Internet experts"...and Much MORE! For Show Notes & Timestamps visit www.IndustrialStrengthShow.com...
Jan 31, 2019•1 hr 30 min
Joe kicks off this week's show with a "PSA" regarding...skin health?! He then answers an in-depth 2-part question from one of his listeners. Specific topics of discussion include: Why Joe rarely incorporates overhead pressing into his programs; The back-story behind Joe's famous "shoulder shocker" circuits; Joe reveals his "bench press to push-up" programming ratio; The importance of proper "scapulohumeral rhythm"; How to perform a PROPER push-up (NOTE: You're probably doing it wrong!); How to i...
Jan 24, 2019•1 hr 18 min
This week Joe is joined by record-setting powerlifter, private strength coach and owner of Ludus Magnus gym - Matt Wenning. Topics of their conversation include: How Matt got his first opportunity working with members of our military; How Matt helped identify weaknesses in thousands of soldiers; The benefits of the "Wenning Warm-up"; Why Matt prefers a Conjugate system; How to keep your training intensity high without overtraining; The biggest difference between training policeman & firefigh...
Jan 17, 2019•1 hr 20 min
Joe kicks off this week's show with 5 announcements regarding future projects, seminars and podcasts. He then shares an interaction he had with a listener he met at Whole Foods... This segue's into an important lesson for all personal trainers, coaches, business owners and leaders. The second half of the show is spent determining the 8 most effective strength exercises of all time. These exercises are based on 4 main criteria: minimal technical skill, maximal muscular recruitment, "joint-friendl...
Jan 10, 2019•1 hr 6 min
Joe starts the show by sharing his thoughts on how his audience should approach their training & nutrition during future holidays. He then thanks the audience for their incredible feedback regarding last week's [emotional] show. After the 15-minute intro, Joe begins to discuss this week's training topic. Included in the conversation are Joe's Top 6 ways to speed up the recovery process between workouts. For Show Notes & Timestamps visit www.IndustrialStrengthShow.com...
Jan 03, 2019•1 hr 38 min
Joe kicks off the show by giving an update on the bet he had with Christian Woodford (and his potential trip to Australia). He then gets emotional as he describes the biggest change he'll be making in 2019. (He encourages his audience to make the same change as well.) For Show Notes & Timestamps goto www.IndustrialStrengthShow.com
Dec 27, 2018•1 hr 5 min
This week Joe sits down with Australian strength coach & gym owner - Christian Woodford. Christian flew across the globe just to be a guest on the Industrial Strength Show...and he's FIRED UP to talk to Joe! Topics of conversation include: How Christian is going to get Joe to Australia; The difference between the American & Australian private sector gyms; The importance of injury prevention when training athletes; "Heavy Ass Sled Drags" in athletic development; Understanding the ART vers...
Dec 20, 2018•2 hr
This week Joe has an extremely informative (and entertaining) conversation with Gary Vaynerchuk's personal trainer - Jordan Syatt. Highlights from their discussion include: Jordan's first trip to Westside Barbell to meet Louie Simmons; The life-changing advice that Louie gave Jordan; Jordan's overall training philosophy; How Jordan trains Gary Vaynerchuk to FEEL better; The #1 thing Jordan has learned from spending time with Gary V; Jordan's top productivity tips...and much, Much MORE! For Show ...
Dec 13, 2018•1 hr 24 min
This week's show was recorded on location in NYC at CrossFit Solace (where Joe spoke at a "mental health" charity event benefitting the Alzheimer's Association). During the event, Joe was able to sit down and chat with WWE interviewer & ESPN on-air personality Charly Arnolt, aka, "Charly Caruso". Topics of conversation include: How Charly got involved with the WWE (and more recently, ESPN); How Charly fits training into her busy travel schedule; How lifting HEAVY and eating MORE has helped C...
Dec 06, 2018•1 hr 11 min
Joe kicks off this week's show with an honest, uncensored review of the movie, "Creed 2". He then moves into the "training" portion of the podcast where he provides his blueprint for improving chin-up performance and then answers a very uniquely-asked question about "training longevity". For specific Show Notes & Timestamps goto www.IndustrialStrengthShow.com
Nov 29, 2018•1 hr 22 min
This week's show gets off to a rough start when Joe can't figure out how to properly use his new recording equipment. (Thankfully, he still had his old equipment so he reverted back to that.) After addressing the audio issue - Joe, Ashley, George & Lucy gather around the dinner table to answer YOUR questions! Topics of conversation include: Getting into fights on Black Friday; What George D. DOESN'T like about his; Ashley's first meeting with Joe's parents; Favorite Thanksgiving Day foods; J...
Nov 22, 2018•1 hr 20 min
Reese Hoffa flew from Georgia to New Jersey (just for the DAY) to appear on this week's Industrial Strength Show! You won't find too many people with this level of commitment and dedication, but then again, Reese Hoffa isn't your "average" human being. He's a 3X Olympian (Shot Put), bronze medalist in the 2012 Olympics, 2X world champion, and ranked Top 3 in the world for 10 consecutive years! But, if you think Reese's physical strength and athletic accomplishments are the most impressive things...
Nov 15, 2018•1 hr 24 min
Joe kicks off the podcast by thanking everyone for the overwhelming response to last week's show. He then announces this month's CPPS Level 2 certification course (which somehow segues into a discussion about his favorite gangster movie scene). You can't make this stuff up lol! For the remainder of the show, Joe shares his thoughts on young athletes who specialize in one sport too soon. This discussion includes: The role of the parents; What kids should be doing from the ages of 6-12; The best a...
Nov 08, 2018•1 hr 16 min
This week Joe receives an email from a personal trainer who is frustrated with his clientele's lack of motivation and constant complaining. He wants to transition from working with unmotivated "general population" clients to self-motivated athletes - so he asks for Joe's advice. This leads to a classic "Joe D. rant" on the personal training industry. Topics of the rant include: Why Joe is embarrassed to call himself a "personal trainer"; The #1 mistake personal trainers make with new clients (an...
Nov 01, 2018•1 hr 3 min
This week Joe receives a heartfelt email from a young gym owner who is struggling with the amount of criticism he's received since opening his gym. In an attempt to make him feel better (and put things into perspective) Joe asks Ashley to read some negative comments and criticism that's been directed towards him throughout the years. Joe then reacts to the comments, reveals WHO & WHERE most "troll comments" come from, and provides advice on how to properly deal with negativity/criticism. Whi...
Oct 25, 2018•1 hr 22 min
This week Joe sits down with the head strength & conditioning coach of American Top Team (MMA gym) - Phil Daru. Topics of discussion include: Phil's favorite assessments for fighters; Implementing an MMA S&C program without overtraining the fighters; The #1 physical trait most fighters lack; Why Phil doesn't have his fighter's perform the Olympic lifts; Phil's foundational exercises for developing strength; How much time does Phil spend on "conditioning" with his fighters; Phil reveals h...
Oct 18, 2018•1 hr 8 min
Joe kicks off the show by explaining why he's in such a good mood. He then provides an opportunity for his audience to win a FREE Iron Neck! After the show intro, Joe retracts a statement he made last week. He follows up his retraction by providing his REAL stance on "extensive warm-ups" and those who feel they're a waste of time. After clarifying his stance on the "warm-up situation", Joe spends the majority of the show explaining his 3 favorite methods for developing maximal strength. He concl...
Oct 11, 2018•1 hr 21 min
After wrapping up their AMPED 3.0 DVD shoot, Joe D. & Smitty hop on the mic to answer YOUR questions! Topics include: Why do Joe & Smitty recommend "extensive" warm-ups when other respected coaches say it's a waste of time; Tips for maximizing knee mobility after ACL surgery; Thoughts on Layne Norton & Dom D'Agostino's appearance on Joe Rogan's podcast; Suggestions for those with anterior pelvic tilt; The most misunderstood aspect of training elite athletes; The importance of nasal b...
Oct 04, 2018•1 hr 2 min
This week Joe is at the WWE Performance Center with their head strength & conditioning coach - Sean Hayes. During this 90-minute interview, you'll hear: A surprise guest drop in on the show; How Sean got the job at the WWE PC; How Sean gets "buy in" from such a wide variety of high-level athletes; The importance of "workout competitions" and making training fun; What a week of training looks like at the WWE PC; How does the training differ for high flyers vs big guys vs females; The craziest...
Sep 27, 2018•1 hr 37 min
Joe may "only" be answering 2 questions this week, but that doesn't mean the podcast is lacking information. This episode is jam-packed with useful info and knowledge bombs! During the first half of the show, Joe explains the new "microbiome test" he just had done and then gives a detailed rundown of his current diet and supplementation. During the second half of the show, Joe helps a washed-up meathead choose the most joint-friendly max-effort exercise variations of the barbell bench press, squ...
Sep 20, 2018•1 hr 34 min
This week, Joe answers 3 listener questions. Topics include: How to find your perfect grip-width for the "Narrow Grip Bench Press"; Joe explains how and why his "Hover Bench Press" technique will get you jacked and strong AF; The ultimate program for extremely busy bastards! For Show Notes & Timestamps go to: www.IndustrialStrengthShow.com
Sep 13, 2018•1 hr 9 min
This week Joe answers 4 questions on the following topics: Programming Unilateral Exercises When You Have a Strength Imbalance; How To Program Partial-Range Exercises for Maximal Strength, Hypertrophy and Athletic Performance; Training to Failure Without Frying Your CNS; Warm-up Set & Rep Recommendations for Size and Strength. For Show Notes & Timestamps goto www.IndustrialStrengthShow.com
Sep 06, 2018•1 hr 1 min
This week, Joe sits down with Dr. Chad Waterbury, one of the most well-rounded and well-respected professionals in the fitness industry. As a doctor of physical therapy, neurophysiologist, author, and strength & conditioning coach - Chad has an incredible amount of knowledge to share! During this podcast you'll learn: How Chad "got noticed" and started writing for T-Nation; Why he's such a big proponent of High-Frequency Training; How to properly implement HFT; The secret to getting your cal...
Aug 30, 2018•1 hr 15 min
10 years after their initial meeting, Chad Wesley Smith returns to New Jersey to sit down with Joe and discuss: How his training has evolved over the course of a decade; The importance of training specificity; Rehabbing and preventing injuries; The growth of Juggernaut Training Systems...and much more! For Show Notes & Timestamps goto www.IndustrialStrengthShow.com
Aug 23, 2018•1 hr 16 min
Seven months ago, Cameron Josse abruptly deleted all of his social media, replaced his smart phone with a flip phone, and virtually "disappeared". On this week's podcast, he breaks his silence and explains exactly WHY he decided to vanish from social media, how it's affected his personal & professional life, and what he's up to now. The second half of the show is dedicated to training. More specifically, Cam shares the new weekly template that he's using with his elite athletes. For Show Not...
Aug 16, 2018•1 hr 16 min
This week Joe answers the question, "How would you make your Agile 8 mobility routine better?" Joe takes the audience through his step-by-step thought process as he designs "Agile 8 version 2.0" live on the podcast! If you're one of the tens of thousands of people who loved Joe's original Agile 8 - you're going to be blown away with the 2018 version of this legendary mobility routine! For Show Notes & Timestamps visit www.IndustrialStrengthShow.com...
Aug 09, 2018•1 hr 6 min
Joe starts this week's show by sharing a recent conversation he overheard at the post office. This conversation turned out to be the inspiration for today's podcast. Throughout the show Joe discusses the 4 non-negotiable physical traits needed for health & longevity, the misconceptions surrounding each trait, why they're so important, and best practices for improving them. For Show Notes & Timestamps goto www.IndustrialStrengthShow.com...
Aug 02, 2018•1 hr 5 min
This week Joe shares his best tips & tricks for sustained energy and productivity. Topics include: Eating before bed; What you SHOULDN'T do within one hour of going to sleep; The app that prevents you from waking up feeling tired; The 3 things EVERYONE needs to do immediately upon rising; Joe D's caffeine hack [This is a game-changer]; How to train for increased energy levels; Nutrition and supplementation recommendations...and Much MORE! For Show Notes & Timestamps goto www.IndustrialSt...
Jul 26, 2018•1 hr 7 min
Joe kicks off this week's show by wishing his wife a Happy Birthday. Joe and Ashley then give a quick recap of their trip to Puerto Rico...which ended in disaster for Joe! After Orlando "Hits the Damn Intro Music" Jay Ferruggia joins the show! Joe and Jay discuss the following topics: Jay's struggles during his early years in business and how he overcame them; How Joe & Jay recommend experienced trainers charge their clients; The "dangers" of giving away too much information for free online;...
Jul 19, 2018•1 hr 22 min
