On this week's episode Joe shares 7 in-house experiments that he conducted from 2000 - 2012. Specific topics discussed include: 1) Contrast Training and its effect on sprint times 2) Optimal sled loading for increasing speed/horizontal force production 3) The effect that static stretching the hip flexors has on vertical jump performance 4) The effect that pre-workout static stretching has on speed, power & overall performance 5) Performing your primary workout on Tuesday vs Monday 6) Partial...
Mar 16, 2023•1 hr 41 min
Joe starts today's episode by sharing some of the behind-the-scenes "issues" he's been having with his audio equipment...and he explains why today's show dropped a little later than usual. Joe then gives away some free stuff before answering 4 listener questions. TOPICS INCLUDE: 1) Five pieces of advice for a new gym owner 2) Why Joe turned down an NFL strength coaching opportunity 3) Has Joe changed his views on machine training? 4) How to recover faster from your workouts [while improving your...
Mar 09, 2023•1 hr 18 min
This week former DeFranco's Gym client & coach Cameron Josse returns to the podcast! This is Cameron's first Industrial Strength Show appearance since leaving DeFranco's and becoming a collegiate strength & conditioning coach. Cam spent the last two football seasons at Indiana University and is currently the assistant strength coach at Auburn University. On today's episode you'll hear Cameron & Joe's first conversation since Cam's arrival at Auburn. Specific topics of discussion incl...
Mar 02, 2023•1 hr 24 min
For the second week in a row, Joe has to call a last-minute audible [due to unexpected events]. But, as per usual, The Show Goes On! After reading this week's winning iTunes review [and giving away more FREE STUFF], Joe answers 4 listener questions. Specific topics include: 1) How to become a great communicator 2) How to perform the perfect (joint-friendly, delt-destroying) lateral raise 3) How/Why SLIGHT angle changes make the BIGGEST difference when bench-pressing 4) What's the perfect age for...
Feb 23, 2023•1 hr 13 min
Joe kicks off this week's show by reading TWO winning iTunes reviews! He also gives the audience a preview of the next 2 podcast guests! Joe then answers 2 listener questions. Main topics of discussion include: 1) The Most Underrated Exercises for Longevity 2) The Top 3 Mistakes Most Lifters Make [Avoid these if you want to build muscle/strength!] *For a full list of Show Notes & Timestamps goto www.IndustrialStrengthShow.com . IMPORTANT LINKS Team Forever Strong app Peter Attia on The Best ...
Feb 16, 2023•1 hr 21 min
This week Lee Boyce makes his second appearance on the Industrial Strength Show. Lee is a world-class trainer, speaker & teacher. He is also one of the most prolific writers in the fitness industry today. Lee has produced over 1200 published articles for just about every major fitness publication and online resource. On today's episode, Lee shares some invaluable information from his new book, “Strength Training For All Body Types”. Specific topics of discussion include: Understanding anthro...
Feb 09, 2023•1 hr 14 min
Joe starts this week's show with some announcements, sales & giveaways! After the show intro, Jamie Dorley (CEO, Founder & Owner of Nutritional Frontiers) returns for his second appearance. Joe and Jamie discuss a number of topics including: The "Big 4" Underlying Causes of Sickness/Dysfunction; How To Read Supplement Labels [Fish oil, Magnesium, Protein powder, Protein bars, Greens drinks]; The Most Common Nutritional Deficiencies; Popular Supplement Scams [Buyer Beware]; An Easy/Overlo...
Feb 02, 2023•1 hr 25 min
This week Joe reacts to the recent 60 MINUTES interview with an obesity doctor who claims that the #1 cause of obesity is genetics. Joe shares his thoughts on obesity being recognized/treated as a "disease", whether or not genetics trump diet & exercise, and more! *For a full list of Show Notes + Timestamps goto www.IndustrialStrengthShow.com . Important Links/People Mentioned Business of Strength [Virtual Workshop] Recognizing & Treating Obesity as a Disease [60 MINUTES] Dr. Beau Highto...
Jan 26, 2023•53 min
This week Joe welcomes Chris Bartl to the Industrial Strength Show. Chris is a lifelong athlete... After competing in multiple varsity sports in high school, he went on to compete in 6 different Olympic distance Triathlons, compete in powerlifting in raw, single-ply and multi-ply divisions, culminating in three different appearances in the XPC World Finals at the Arnold Sport Festival in Columbus, Ohio. Currently, Chris is the owner of Strength Incorporated - a gym specializing in the developmen...
Jan 19, 2023•1 hr 16 min
Over 90% of people who lose weight end up gaining it back, and then some! Yet, the majority of "dieting information" online focuses on LOSING weight, without much info on how to MAINTAIN your weight loss. But that all changes on today's Industrial Strength Show! In this episode, Joe shares his 12 Most Valuable Tips for MAINTAINING Your "Lean Gains"! Your Yo-Yo Dieting days are over! Get a notebook and pen out - You're about to learn how to stay lean...for a LIFETIME! *For a full list of Show Not...
Jan 12, 2023•1 hr 25 min
This week Joe is in a bit of pain as he recorded the show immediately following a PRP injection in his elbow...But don't worry, he still manages to power through a full show :) Main topics of discussion include: Joe's Top 3 "Silent Elbow Killers" [Being aware of these things can help you avoid elbow pain altogether]; Most Effective Treatments for Tennis/Golfer's Elbow; The Best Way To Program Cardio for Fat Loss [Joe's answer may surprise you!]; Joe's thoughts on the "Bana 2:1 Method"...and More...
Jan 05, 2023•1 hr 10 min
This week Joe celebrates his 400th episode by giving away $400 worth of merchandise and supplements to his audience! He then shares 23 habits that have changed his life...and can change yours too!! *For a full list of Show Notes + Timestamps visit www.IndustrialStrengthShow.com IMPORTANT LINKS Team Forever Strong app DeFranco's Nutritional Supplements [*Use coupon: MuscleUp2023] CPPS certification [*Use coupon: GIFT40]...
Dec 29, 2022•1 hr 41 min
Joe kicks off this week's episode by announcing the biggest prize giveaway in the history of the Industrial Strength Show! He then shares 25 coaching lessons from his 25 years in the gym business. Get a pen and notebook out for this one! These proven lessons are guaranteed to help any personal trainer, coach, gym owner or entrepreneur take their career to the next level! *For a full list of Show Notes + Timestamps visit www.IndustrialStrengthShow.com IMPORTANT LINKS Joe D's Instagram ( @defranco...
Dec 22, 2022•1 hr 22 min
This week Joe welcomes Nutritional Coaching Institute (NCI) founder Jason Phillips to the Industrial Strength Show. After "failing to connect" 15+ years ago - Joe D. & Jason's worlds FINALLY collide during this [long-overdo] podcast! Highlights from this information-packed conversation include: How Jason "almost" worked at DeFranco's Gym back in the day; How Jason's obsession with nutrition began; The one [nutrition] statement that nobody can dispute; How Jason went from being one of the mos...
Dec 15, 2022•1 hr 22 min
Joe D. kicks off this week's show with some "DeFranco Family life updates" before answering a few listener questions. This week's topics include: 1) Joe's reaction to Liver King's apology 2) Have Joe's views on the Box Squat changed since the pendulum has shifted to "knee over toe" training? 3) The ONE supplement that does the most "good" for most people 4) What are Joe's favorite (most joint-friendly) barbell squat replacements for washed-up meatheads...and More! *For Show Notes & Timestamp...
Dec 08, 2022•1 hr 17 min
After kicking the show off with some announcements & special offers, Joe dedicates the majority of the podcast to 2 Hot Topics: The first topic discussed is Liver King and the leaked emails that have "shocked" the fitness industry! Joe shares his take on the topic and predicts what Liver King's response to the public will be. Joe then shifts gears and talks about the World Cup [and whether or not he's been watching]...This leads to a discussion about soccer training and how Joe feels [most] ...
Dec 01, 2022•1 hr 13 min
Joe kicks off this week's show by giving THANKS, then GIVING some amazing deals to his audience. These deals include new merch and sales on his supplements, programs, and CPPS courses! After the show intro, Joe's parents join the podcast for the first time in 3 years. TOPICS DISCUSSED INCLUDE: How George felt when he first received his prostate cancer diagnosis; George's first impression of his oncologist; Side effects from radiation & hormone therapy; The supplements that have been helping ...
Nov 24, 2022•1 hr 16 min
Joe starts the show with an explanation regarding this week's late release. He then talks about the upcoming " Business of Strength " seminar before answering 6 listener questions. Q&A TOPICS INCLUDE: 1) Is the speed ladder completely worthless? 2) Thoughts on static stretching post-workout 3) Effective Lower Body strength workout that doubles as a mobility routine 4) How often & When to take sets to failure 5) Are "fast twitch" freak athletes more injury prone? 6) Does Joe ever block an...
Nov 17, 2022•1 hr 23 min
This week Joe D. welcomes another "Joe from Jersey" to the Industrial Strength Show - Joe McAuliffe. Joe is the owner and head "health and human performance coach" at JMPowerU in Eatontown, NJ (where he's trained thousands of clients/athletes ranging from "Average Joes" to "All Pros".) He is also a national/world champion powerlifter (holding the World Bench Press Records in 2 different classes - WDFPF, AAU). This year Joe was inducted into the New Jersey Strength & Power Hall of Fame. On to...
Nov 10, 2022•1 hr 35 min
After a 2-week hiatus, The Industrial Strength Show Returns! Joe kicks off the podcast by announcing this month's "MuscleUpNovember" supplement sale and introducing today's sponsor. He then gives a detailed recap of some of the behind-the-scenes events that took place in Ohio (during the 2022 SWIS Symposium). He spends the second half of the show answering 3 listener questions. TOPICS INCLUDE: 1) "Progressive Overload 2.0" - A Multifaceted Approach To Making Gains 2) Troubleshooting the Squat - ...
Nov 03, 2022•1 hr 23 min
After some news & announcements, Joe spends most of this week's podcast answering listener questions. SPECIFIC TOPICS INCLUDE: How to make the fitness industry instantly better/more credible How/Why Joe programs Med Ball Slams (even though he believes they're NOT great for developing strength, size or power) Determining the right "diet"/food choices for YOU? Determining your optimal training volume The best way to fix an imbalance between limbs *For a full list of Show Notes + Timestamps vis...
Oct 20, 2022•1 hr 21 min
On this week's show Joe answers 4 listener questions...while also going off on a few random tangents :) Specific questions/topics include: How to build a team culture that puts technique first, while still lifting heavy weights! How to program speed/power, strength, hypertrophy & conditioning [in the off-season] when you only see your players 3X per week "Shopping cart shaming" revisited How Joe stays lean while eating cheeseburgers every night...and more. *For a full list of Show Notes + Ti...
Oct 13, 2022•1 hr 20 min
This week Joe welcomes Max Schmarzo to the Industrial Strength Show. Max is a sports scientist, coach/educator, founder of Strong by Science and co-founder of EdgeU - a platform that helps others develop their craft as trainers, coaches, and therapists. On today's episode you'll hear Max & Joe have a thought-provoking conversation that entails a number of different topics. Highlights include: When should athletes train their weaknesses vs doubling down on their strengths; The 3 reasons to li...
Oct 06, 2022•1 hr 45 min
This week Joe "returns to his roots" and takes a deep dive into 4 popular football training questions. SPECIFIC TOPICS INCLUDE: How To Organize Your Pre-Game Warm-Up; In-Season Training Guidelines & Template; Secrets to Mastering the 225 Bench Press Test; A Smarter Approach to Football Conditioning Tests. *For a full list of Show Notes w/ Timestamps visit www.IndustrialStrengthShow.com IMPORTANT LINKS CPPS Football Cert [*Use code: NFL30] The Secret to the 225lb Bench Press Test...
Sep 29, 2022•1 hr 29 min
On this week's show Joe provides his "Longevity Cheat Code". Following the 5 pieces of advice provided on this podcast will undoubtedly help anyone live their longest/strongest/healthiest life! *For a full list of Show Notes & Timestamps visit www.IndustrialStrengthShow.com . IMPORTANT LINKS Essential AF supplement stack ReBuilt 2.0 Team Forever Strong...
Sep 22, 2022•1 hr 3 min
After a 7-year hiatus (episode #40), Dave Tate returns to the Industrial Strength Show! Highlights from Joe & Dave's conversation include: What prompted Dave to start his [hilarious] "online coaching/reaction videos"; What happened the first time Joe put Dave through a "full" dynamic warm-up; How Dave currently periodizes his training; Max-Effort training advice for washed-up meatheads; The 5 lifts that most "old heads" DON'T do & why; Dave's favorite piece of Elitefts equipment; "Must-H...
Sep 15, 2022•1 hr 15 min
Joe kicks off this week's show by announcing the winner of last week's "MuscleUpAugust" contest & reminding the audience of some exciting upcoming events! He then reads an email from a listener which prompts him to discuss his "Top Hacks for Getting Jacked!" *For a full list of Show Notes + Timestamps visit www.IndustrialStrengthShow.com . IMPORTANT LINKS DeFranco's Nutritional Supplements [*Use coupon: MuscleUpSeptember] CPPS L1 @ EliteFTS [*Use coupon: SWIS30] EliteFTS SWIS Symposium ReBui...
Sep 08, 2022•1 hr 23 min
Joe kicks off this week's show by announcing the return of the "MuscleUp" Supplement Sale...But this month, there's an "extra bonus" :) Tune in to find out what it is! Joe then reads [what just may be] one of the all-time best iTunes reviews, before answering 2 listener questions. TOPICS INCLUDE: How To Train Your [Lower Body] w/ Chronic Low Back Pain & Important Factors [That Must Be Addressed] When Determining YOUR Optimal Training Frequency. *For a full list of Show Notes + Timestamps vis...
Sep 01, 2022•1 hr 23 min
Once again, Joe kicks off the show by giving away FREE STUFF! He then answers 3 listener questions. TOPICS INCLUDE: Terms That Personal Trainers Should NEVER Use [When Talking to Clients]; MY Generation of Trainers/Coaches vs THIS Generation of "Trainers/Coaches"; How/Why/When To Use Chains [Includes a BONUS "verbal evisceration"! LOL] *For a full list of Show Notes w/ Timestamps goto www.IndustrialStrengthShow.com IMPORTANT LINKS Team Forever Strong DeFranco's Tyrofeine Bulgarian Split Squats w...
Aug 25, 2022•1 hr 16 min
After starting the show by giving away some free merch to his listeners - Joe reveals the results of his most recent blood work - along with a conversation he had with his doctor [relating to heart health]. Highlights from this episode include: The #1 cause of death worldwide; Why "total cholesterol" is an overrated blood marker; The #1 risk factor for cardiovascular disease; The "Big 3" blood tests for determining your "insulin sensitivity"; Body composition and its effect on insulin sensitivit...
Aug 18, 2022•1 hr 20 min
