This week Joel Jamieson makes his Industrial Strength Show debut! Joel is a best-selling author and one of the world’s foremost authorities on strength, conditioning, and energy systems. His training strategies have been used by thousands of elite performers and top athletes worldwide, including the Navy SEALS, UFC champions, and dozens of teams from the NFL, NBA, MLS, NCAA, and more. Highlights from Joel's conversation with Joe include: Why Ashley (Joe's wife) wanted to kill Joe for "hanging ou...
Oct 19, 2023•1 hr 23 min
On this week's show Joe answers 3 listener questions. TOPICS INCLUDE: 1) How to prevent weight training injuries [Follow these 5 steps!] 2) Joe's thoughts on loaded stretching [Is it beneficial, how/when to incorporate it into your training & the 5 loaded stretches Joe uses the most] 3) How to properly breathe [or not] when performing power exercises. *For a full list of Show Notes + Timestamps goto www.IndustrialStrengthShow.com . IMPORTANT LINKS FREE "Grow Your Gym" Webinar w/ Joe D. &...
Oct 12, 2023•1 hr 18 min
This week Joe covers 3 main topics: 1)How to determine the best speed/power movements for YOUR body/goals 2)Joe's thoughts on heavy sled pushes and achilles tendon injury risk 3)What everyone needs to know about work capacity/endurance training... And More! *For a full list of Show Notes + Timestamps goto www.IndustrialStrengthShow.com . IMPORTANT LINKS DeFranco's Nutritional Supplements [*Use code: MuscleUpOctober] FREE Gym Growth Webinar [Reserve Your Seat!] Max Schmarzo "Balloon Change of Dir...
Oct 05, 2023•1 hr 12 min
This week Joe welcomes fellow "Jersey guy" & gym owner Chris Tutela to the show. Together, Joe & Chris share the story of how they met, how Joe helped Chris quit his job as a firefighter to become a full-time trainer/gym owner - and how "the teacher eventually became the student" as Chris began helping Joe with HIS business! You'll learn about the ups & downs involved in owning and operating a gym business, some of the secrets to Chris & Joe's success...and exciting [potentially ...
Sep 28, 2023•1 hr 15 min
Joe opens today's show with a quick update on last week's dog walking altercation. He then announces the next IN-PERSON CPPS certification course and introduces today's sponsor before getting into today's main show topic: How Important is Training to Failure for Strength & Hypertrophy Gains? *For a full list of Show Notes + Timestamps visit www.IndustrialStrengthShow.com . IMPORTANT LINKS CPPS L1 @ Elitefts [*Use code: JOED20] Team Forever Strong [*Use code: JOED150] Follow Joe D. on Instagr...
Sep 21, 2023•1 hr 18 min
Joe kicks off this week's show by sharing a controversial confrontation that he, Ashley [and one-eyed Willy] got into with an angry neighbor. After asking for the audience's opinion of the confrontation, Joe then announces his biggest supplement sale to date - The [40% OFF] 1-Year Anniversary Sale on Tyrofeine !! Joe then introduces today's sponsor before Orlando "hits the damn intro music" and the show officially begins. On today's show you'll hear Joe review the recent meta-analysis conducted ...
Sep 14, 2023•1 hr 23 min
Joe kicks the show off with an explanation as to why this week's episode was released later than usual. He then announces this month's "MuscleUp" supplement sale and introduces today's sponsor . Before he begins today's Q&A, Joe shares a crazy story of the encounter he had with two criminals who invaded his property and stole his daughter's bikes last weekend! [PARENTAL ADVISORY: EXPLICIT LANGUAGE] After "story time" - Joe answers 3 listener questions. TOPICS INCLUDE: 1)The WORST & BEST ...
Sep 07, 2023•1 hr 30 min
This week Joe is joined by his Jersey/Italian brother - 2X Mr. Universe Runner-Up - Anthony Monetti. Together, they discuss a wide range of topics including: Sunday "sauce" vs Sunday "gravy"; Taylor ham vs pork roll; Favorite gangster movies; Best Rocky movie; How to avoid binge-eating your favorite junk foods [funny, yet effective tips!]; Joe's thoughts on Kevin Hart's sprinting injury; The changes Anthony made to his training after turning 40; Building muscle vs maintaining muscle; How Anthony...
Aug 31, 2023•1 hr 37 min
This week world-renowned Physiotherapist Dr. Andrew Lock makes his Industrial Strength Show debut! Andrew is widely regarded as "the guy you go to when nobody else in the world can figure out what's wrong with you." He's worked with athletes and lifters from all walks of life - from the Australian Cricket Team, to Major League Baseball players, to bodybuilders & powerlifters, BJJ competitors, and many more. On today's show you'll hear Andrew speak on a variety of topics including: The founda...
Aug 24, 2023•1 hr 27 min
Joe starts this week's show by informing his audience that TWO new companies have been added to his infamous "SH*T LIST"! After exposing both companies, Joe switches gears to a more upbeat topic - The launch of the new "STACKED34" program [on the Team Forever Strong app!] The remainder of the podcast is spent walking the audience through a "typical Thursday" in Joe's life. He discusses morning & nighttime routines, traveling, training sessions, daddy/daughter time, food prep (including a new...
Aug 17, 2023•1 hr 34 min
Joe kicks off this week's show by giving away some free stuff! He then shares some details about a brand new program he's been working on before answering 4 listener questions. TOPICS INCLUDE: 1) Benefits of programming bilateral vs unilateral exercises for athletes 2) Sneaky tricks for mobilizing tight hips [without stretching] 3) How to self-diagnose a meniscus tear 4) Is "handcuffing" your wrists [with a theraband] beneficial or counterproductive for teaching proper deadlift technique... And ...
Aug 10, 2023•1 hr 16 min
Joe and his family are back from vacation and he [and Ashley] are excited to tell the audience all about it! The first 36 minutes of this week's show includes a full vacation recap, Myrtle Beach food reviews, funny stories, and more! Joe then spends the remaining 55 minutes of the podcast giving a detailed review of his "100 band pull-aparts a day for 30 days experiment". His results and observations may surprise you...so make sure you listen until the end! *For a full list of Show Notes + Times...
Aug 03, 2023•1 hr 33 min
Joe opens this week's show with a 30-minute intro that includes DeFranco family updates, vacation news, a new addition to Joe's SH*T LIST, and praise for this week's sponsor. Joe then gets into the "training portion" of the show. TOPICS INCLUDE: 1) Overrated/Underrated segment where Joe shares his opinion on Sissy Squats, Sprinting Year-Round & Foam Rolling. 2) The 3 exercises that Joe plans on doing for the rest of his life (This answer includes a "mini Master Class" describing how to get t...
Jul 20, 2023•1 hr 33 min
This week Joe welcomes Jason Brown to the Industrial Strength Show. Jason is a Certified Special Strengths Coach with Westside Barbell and has a Master of Science degree in Exercise Science. He is the Founder of Jason Brown Coaching, where he helps his clients become stronger and better-conditioned, while also working with other coaches to create better training programs. On today's episode, you'll hear Jason discuss a variety of topics. Highlights include: Jason's training background and early ...
Jul 13, 2023•1 hr 35 min
This week's show starts with some exciting news for Californians, along with July's supplement sale announcement! Joe then answers 4 listener questions. TOPICS INCLUDE: 1) Joe's cRaZzY medical history [Will science ever be able to save his "butchered" spine?] 2) Two non-surgical ways to relieve meniscus pain 3) The truth about high cholesterol [What SHOULD we be concerned with?] 4) The WORST program Joe has ever done... And More! *For a full list of Show Notes + Timestamps visit www.IndustrialSt...
Jul 06, 2023•1 hr 17 min
Today is Joe & Ashley's 10-Year Wedding Anniversary! In honor of this special day, Joe [and his audience] convinced Ashley to hop back on the podcast! Together, they discuss a variety of topics including: Highlights from their wedding; The party at the DeFranco's that took place this past Tuesday night; Ashley's new turkey meatball recipe; Update on Ashley's health, hormonal changes, training & supplementation routine; Dating advice for the Industrial Strength Universe; A potential Ashle...
Jun 29, 2023•1 hr 36 min
This week Joe celebrates his 48th Birthday! He starts the show by telling the audience how he's spending his "special day"...Then he gives away a bunch of FREE STUFF! This includes merch, supplements, a FREE 1-hour ZOOM consult, and $500!?! (Make sure to listen to the full intro for details!) After the intro, Joe spends the remaining 85 minutes sharing his Top 48 Muscle-Building, Injury-Preventing, Longevity-Boosting Tips!! You don't want to miss this jam-packed Birthday Show Spectacular!! *For ...
Jun 22, 2023•1 hr 52 min
Joe kicks off this week's show with some "small talk"...He then gives away some FREE STUFF before answering 4 listener questions. TOPICS INCLUDE: 1) Muscle building research for dummies - Practical application of "mechanical tension", "muscle damage" & "metabolic stress". 2) The Top 6 most effective ways to incorporate the sled into your program 3) How to close every potential client that walks into your gym 4) Three Farmer's Walk variations that'll help you build a bulletproof core... And M...
Jun 15, 2023•1 hr 21 min
This week Joe opens the show with an [impromptu] tribute to The Iron Sheik, an update on the air quality in New Jersey, a Pump-n-Prime Giveaway, and a Public Service Announcement on...refrigerators!?! He then answers 5 listener questions. TOPICS INCLUDE: 1) How to bulk without becoming a fat bastard 2) More evidence supporting the incredible benefits of walking 3) The relationship between your mental health and your physical appearance 4) Programming Sprints for Fat Loss - Good Idea or Dangerous...
Jun 08, 2023•1 hr 22 min
Joe kicks off this week's show with exciting news regarding the launch of his newest pre-workout supplement - PUMP-N-PRIME! He then answers an interesting variety of questions from his audience. TOPICS INCLUDE: 1) Training barefoot and/or in "minimalist" shoes 2) The optimal training volume for maximizing hypertrophy 3) Best "complimentary sports" for football & soccer players 4) The difference between "muscle confusion" vs "planned variability" 5) Should filming be allowed in public gyms? *...
Jun 01, 2023•1 hr 35 min
This week Joe "returns to his roots" to discuss "Speed, Power & Agility Training 101". After kicking off the show by giving away some free merch, Joe reads 2 listener questions. Specific topics include: 1) Why do so many athletes get slower once they get to college? (Is the S&C program to blame or are there other factors?) 2) What exercises/drills have you found to have the highest transfer to sprinting speed & agility in high school and college aged athletes? *For a full list of Sho...
May 25, 2023•1 hr 27 min
This week's podcast was 20 years in the making! After 2 decades of "knowing each other from afar" Joe D. and Adam Bornstein finally sit down for their first face-to-face conversation...and it's a good one! Specifically, they discuss why most people's approach [to getting in shape] is fundamentally wrong, which is why most diets and workout plans fail. BUT, after listening to today's show, you'll understand that when the proper approach is taken YOU CAN'T SCREW UP [and success is inevitable]!! *F...
May 18, 2023•1 hr 23 min
On this week's show, Joe answers an interesting mix of questions from his audience. Main topics of discussion include: 1) Fasted Morning Cardio - Does it burn more fat than cardio performed later in the day (after you've eaten)? 2) Is Liver a "superfood" and should you be eating it if you're serious about optimizing your strength and overall health? 3) The root cause of 99.5% of online arguments (in the fitness industry) & why "Joe D. from 2003" got in way more arguments than he does today 4...
May 11, 2023•1 hr 22 min
BIG SHOW TODAY! Joe tries his best to keep this show as "concise" as possible, but there's just too much going on this week with announcements, sales, new sponsors, and of course - training & nutrition talk!! (Most Industrial Strength Show listeners already know that Joe D. is RARELY capable of keeping things "short & sweet"! LOL). Today's 3 main topics of discussion include: 1) How to preserve as much muscle as possible while dropping body fat 2) Joe shares 3 delicious high-protein easy...
May 04, 2023•1 hr 39 min
This week's show starts off with a few important announcements followed by Sean Hayes' 4th Industrial Strength Show appearance. Sean - who is currently the Director of Player Performance for the XFL - discusses a variety of topics during today's show. Highlights include: The mixed emotions Sean felt when he left the WWE Performance Center for the XFL; The biggest difference between working w/ pro wrestlers vs pro football players; The new training technology that was used to evaluate all incomin...
Apr 27, 2023•1 hr 32 min
Joe kicks off this week's show with a "NEW MERCH" announcement! He then answers 4 listener questions. TOPICS INCLUDE: 1) How to get the most out of 3 hours of exercise per week 2) Determining when to focus on stability vs mobility 3) Joe shares his first "cold plunge experience" in years! 4) DIY weight vest ideas for weighted push-ups...And More! *For a full list of Show Notes + Timestamps visit www.IndustrialStrengthShow.com . IMPORTANT LINKS NEW DeFranco Merch! Team Forever Strong Business of ...
Apr 20, 2023•1 hr 17 min
Joe kicks off this week's show by reading a winning iTunes review and introducing his audience to a NEW sponsor. He then reads an email from a listener whose dad recently passed away from Alzheimer's Disease and mom is showing early signs of dementia. This leads to a conversation about cognitive function and Joe's "BIG 7" Habits for Preventing Cognitive Decline As We Age. The show concludes with a mini "Overrated/Underrated" segment. Topics include: Dead Hangs for Shoulder Mobility/Health, Ice B...
Apr 13, 2023•1 hr 22 min
This week Joe answers 2 listener questions and then concludes the show with a "special request" overrated/underrated segment. The main topic you'll hear Joe discuss today is "How To Make Push-ups Great Again". Joe explains why he feels it's a major mistake to drop push-ups from your program once you feel you're "too advanced" for the exercise. He then reveals his Top 7 ways to modify the push-up (in order to increase the difficulty), while sharing his favorite advanced push-up variations. The se...
Apr 06, 2023•1 hr 33 min
This week Joe welcomes back Jill Miller to the Industrial Strength Show! Jill is a fascia expert with 30 years of corrective movement expertise that bridges the gaps between the worlds of yoga, massage, athletics, and pain management. Her signature self-care fitness programs - Yoga TuneUp and The Roll Model - are found at yoga studios, gyms, athletic training facilities, hospitals, and corporations worldwide. On today's show you'll hear Jill discuss a number of topics including: A new, innovativ...
Mar 30, 2023•1 hr 30 min
This week Joe welcomes first-time guest Dan Go to the Industrial Strength Show. Dan is a High-Performance Coach for Entrepreneurs from Toronto, Canada. He's worked with thousands of clients during his 15+ year career, helping them lose over 100,000 combined pounds, while also growing one of the most successful gyms in Toronto. In 2018, Dan left the gym world to help high-achieving entrepreneurs improve their health and build world-class bodies. On today's show, you'll hear Dan speak on a number ...
Mar 23, 2023•1 hr 13 min
