Joe DeFranco's Industrial Strength Show
469 episodes - English - Latest episode: 20 days ago - ★★★★★ - 1.2K ratingsWorld-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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#467 Why You Should/Shouldn't Train if You're Still Sore, How To Prevent Groin Pulls & More!
April 11, 2024 15:14 - 1 hour - 39.9 MBThis week is a classic Industrial Strength Show where Joe provides practical & proven solutions to his listeners' real-world problems. SPECIFIC TOPICS INCLUDE: 1) Is it detrimental to train a muscle group if it's still sore from the previous workout? 2) How to prevent groin pulls 3) How to strength-train for fat loss goals 4) The best way to execute your rest-pause sets... And More! *For a full list of Show Notes & Timestamps visit www.IndustrialStrengthShow.com. IMPORTANT LINKS Team For...
#466 Orlando Tells All! [Intro Music Backstory, Working w/ Joe D, Does He Even Lift & More!]
April 04, 2024 04:00 - 1 hour - 62.1 MBAfter 8.5 years, the Industrial Strength Universe FINALLY gets to meet "the man behind the intro music" - Orlando Rios! Joe & Orlando discuss a number of different topics during their 1-hour and 35-minute conversation. Highlights include: How Joe met Orlando; The backstory behind the most famous intro music in podcasting; Orlando's biggest pet peeve(s) about Joe's podcasting style; The hilarious story of Orlando meeting The Undertaker for the first time; WHY Orlando trains [His reason may su...
#465 Why "Evidence-Based" is Overrated, How To Get Pro Athletes as Clients & More w/ Mike Stella
March 28, 2024 14:20 - 2 hours - 69 MBBIG SHOW THIS WEEK as Joe introduces Mike Stella to the Industrial Strength Universe! Mike is an expert movement evaluator, manual therapist, performance coach and the owner of The Movement Underground in Long Island, NY. Highlights from Joe & Mike's (almost) 2-hour long conversation include: The "blending" of rehabilitation with high performance strength & conditioning; How Mike assesses new clients; How to treat/approach athletes w/ "muscular imbalances"; Mike's thoughts on FMS; Why "evide...
#464 What I Learned About "Imbalances" From Tennis Players, My Must-Try Pre-Workout "Slop" & More!
March 21, 2024 14:49 - 1 hour - 46.2 MBJoe kicks off this week's episode with a quick recap of the first-ever Iron Business Weekend. He then shares some initial feedback from lifters who have started the new WS4SB 3.5 program. He then answers 4 listener questions. TOPICS INCLUDE: 1) Joe's current GO-TO pre-workout "slop" [Plus a BONUS "High Protein Peanut Butter Cup" recipe!] 2) What type of athletes have the biggest imbalances and how do you go about fixing them? 3) When do you know it's time to switch exercises? 4) Programming ...
#463 Programming MasterClass: An In-Depth Look Into The Creation of Joe D. & Smitty's Newest Program
March 14, 2024 15:25 - 2 hours - 69.1 MBThis week we're taking a deep, deep dive into the science & art of high-level program design. Specifically, Joe D. and Smitty share the inner workings of their latest creation - "Westside for Skinny Bastards 3.5" - the revised/2024 edition of Joe D's wildly popular WS4SB 3 program. You'll learn about Joe D. & Smitty's first exposure to Louie Simmons and Westside Barbell, the history of Joe D's original "skinny bastard" program and every detail, decision and discussion that took place during ...
#462 The Truth About Fasting, The Biggest Mistake in Creating Multiple Revenue Streams & More!
March 07, 2024 15:40 - 1 hour - 36.8 MBThis week Joe answers 3 listener questions. Specific topics include: 1) The TRUTH about fasting 2) The trade-off when training for "peak performance"/extreme goals 3) Is it necessary to have multiple revenue streams in order to be successful [in the fitness industry]? *For a full list of Show Notes + Timestamps visit www.IndustrialStrengthShow.com. IMPORTANT LINKS DeFranco Supplements [*Use code: MuscleUpMarch] Team Forever Strong [*Use code: STRONG150] CPPS certification Iron B...
#461 The Simplest Way To Determine If You're Training Properly [DON'T Ignore This!]
February 29, 2024 04:00 - 57 minutes - 33.1 MBThis week's show includes 3 main topics/questions. First, Joe shares a story involving a conversation he recently had at Target with a former client. Although the interaction with his former client was brief, it included a valuable reminder/lesson that Joe shares with his audience. After hearing this story you'll be able to determine if your current training program is TRULY effective/functional or if it's doing more harm than good. [You'll also get the inside scoop on Joe's new "functional ...
#460 7 Fat Loss "Hacks" That'll Blow Your Mind, How To Get Jacked in Half the Time & More!
February 22, 2024 15:38 - 1 hour - 42.9 MBThis week Joe answers 5 questions from his listeners. TOPICS INCLUDE: 1. Thoughts on Lu Raises for the rotator cuff 2. Should you include rotator cuff strengthening exercises in your warm-up or will they fatigue your shoulders and lead to instability and reduced strength/force production? 3. How much of a calorie deficit is a good starting point to drop bodyfat without losing muscle? [Plus, "Fat Loss Hacks That'll Blow Your Mind!"] 4. Joe shares his thoughts on "Myo Reps" (and how to progra...
#459 How To Get More Clients, Earn Their Trust & Make More Money in the Fitness Industry!
February 15, 2024 15:29 - 1 hour - 50.5 MBThis week Joe welcomes Iron Business Blueprint co-founder & owner of Tutela Training Systems, Chris Tutela, back to the Industrial Strength Show! After some back and forth banter regarding the NJ weather and Joe's podcast studio upgrade - Joe & Chris get down to "business" :) Together, they discuss the following topics: 1) How to get potential clients to initially TRUST you when you're young and lack experience 2) Best way(s) to get your first client 3) The top 3 questions to ask a new clien...
#458 Rating The Most Important Training Variables [for Building Muscle], Exercises That Give Me Anxiety & More!
February 08, 2024 15:20 - 1 hour - 45.5 MBThis week Joe kicks off the show with some exciting news for gym owners... He then adds a new company to his "Sh*t List" before answering 4 listener questions. TOPICS INCLUDE: 1) Rating the 4 most important training variables [for building muscle]; 2) Pre-workout snack ideas for those who train first thing in the morning 3) Rest interval recommendations for different goals [Fat Loss vs Hypertrophy vs Strength] 4) The exercises that give Joe "pre-game butterflies/anxiety"... Plus Joe's SuperB...
#457 Exercise Sequencing for Achy Joints, Programming High vs Low Reps & Brutally Honest Review #2!
February 01, 2024 15:26 - 1 hour - 48.1 MBJoe kicks off this week's show with some behind-the-scenes insight into what his [terrible] "recording schedule" is like most weeks lol... He then shares some exciting news regarding the original Industrial Strength Show studio, announces this month's "MuscleUpFebruary" supplement sale and gives a brutally honest product review before answering 3 listener questions. TOPICS INCLUDE: 1) Does Joe still recommend performing power/speed exercises first in a workout or should they be pushed toward...
#456 Why You Should/Shouldn't Sprint in Sand, NEW SEGMENT [Joe D. Gets Brutally Honest] & More!
January 25, 2024 14:12 - 1 hour - 43.4 MBThis week Joe introduces a brand new monthly segment that he's adding to the podcast: "Joe D's Brutally Honest, Unapologetic Product Reviews". After explaining the premise behind the new segment & reviewing his first product - Joe answers 3 listener questions. TOPICS INCLUDE: 1) Why You Should/Shouldn't Sprint in Sand [Plus a lesson in understanding CONTEXT]; 2) How Often Should You Change Your Warm-ups? 3) Active Recovery vs Complete Day Off - What's Better for the Washed-Up Meathead Crowd?...
#455 How To Create a World-Class Gym/Business Culture, Improving Speed After The Age of 40 & More w/ Luka Hocevar
January 18, 2024 17:51 - 1 hour - 49.9 MBThis week Luka Hocevar makes his [long-overdo] Industrial Strength Show debut! Luka is the owner of Vigor Ground Fitness & Performance in Seattle, WA, where he has personally coached over 3000 clients - from the highest level professional athletes in the NBA, NFL, UFC & MLB - to "general pop" clients from all walks of life who want to look, feel, and perform better. On this week's episode you'll hear Luka & Joe D. discuss a wide variety of topics. HIGHLIGHTS INCLUDE: Who owns more sneakers -...
#454 How To Get Strong AF Lifting Sub-Maximal Weights, The Single Best Way To Do Face Pulls & More!
January 11, 2024 05:00 - 58 minutes - 33.7 MBJoe kicks off the episode by introducing this week's sponsor and reading a winning iTunes review. He then answers 3 listener questions. SPECIFIC TOPICS INCLUDE: 1) Is it possible to get "Strong AF" lifting sub-maximal weights? 2) What is the single best way to perform Face Pulls? 3) Why Joe believes that his original WS4SB Lower Body strength template is STILL the best template for young athletes looking to improve their strength & speed. *For a full list of Show Notes + Timestamps visit www...
#453 BONUS SHOW: 7 "Bare Minimum" Fitness/Longevity Standards I Will Try To Maintain...FOREVER!
January 04, 2024 15:57 - 48 minutes - 27.6 MBSurprise! Surprise! After telling his audience that he'd be taking the week off [to rest his voice] Joe D. hops on the mic for this "bonus" edition of the Industrial Strength Show! He spends the first 10 minutes of the podcast updating the audience on the doctor's diagnosis of his "mystery laryngitis", along with the results of his recent skin biopsy. He then reads the first winning iTunes review of 2024 before getting into this week's main show topic: The 7 "Bare Minimum" Fitness/Longevity ...
#452 - How To Make The Best Gains of Your Life in 2024 [Avoid These 7 Mistakes!]
December 28, 2023 17:58 - 58 minutes - 33.3 MBJoe kicks off the final show of 2023 by updating the audience on his mystery/chronic laryngitis... He then reads the best iTunes review of the year and announces January's [extended] "MuscleUp" supplement sale before getting into this week's main show topic: How To Make The Best Gains of Your Life in 2024 [Avoid These 7 Mistakes!] *For a full list of Show Notes + Timestamps visit www.IndustrialStrengthShow.com. Happy New Year, everyone! IMPORTANT LINKS Team Forever Strong [ONLY $149/year...
#451 "Santa Joe D." Solves His Audiences' Biggest Training & Nutrition Problems - PART 2!
December 21, 2023 17:59 - 1 hour - 45.5 MBJoe D. is still fighting laryngitis but he refused to miss this week's pre-Christmas show! He opens the show by announcing the 5 winners of his "Gift of Gainz Giveaway" on Instagram. He then fills the audience in on the new program that he's starting Christmas Day. After revealing some details of the new program - he picks up where he left off last week - solving his audiences' biggest training & nutrition problems. Specific topics include: 1) Figuring out your optimal volume for strength & ...
#450 Joe D. Solves His Audiences' Biggest Training & Nutrition Problems [while fighting laryngitis]
December 14, 2023 15:42 - 1 hour - 45.4 MBAfter contemplating cancelling this week's show [due to "laryngitis"], Joe decides to suck it up, grab the mic, and help solve his audiences' biggest training & nutrition problems! Specific topics include: 1) How NOT to 'fly off the rails' nutritionally during "holiday party season" 2) How to replace heavy Reverse Hypers [when your gym doesn't have a Reverse Hyper machine] & How to perform "vertical pulling" exercises [when your gym doesn't have a Chin-up bar or Lat Pulldown] 3) Unilateral e...
#449 The Most Underrated Longevity Supplement, Overcoming Left-to-Right Imbalances & More!
December 07, 2023 16:02 - 1 hour - 49.5 MBJoe opens the show by announcing this month's "MuscleUpDecember" supplement sale. He then answers 4 listener questions. TOPICS INCLUDE: 1) Joe's 3 favorite [insanely effective] coaching cues for teaching the box squat, bench press and deadlift 2) The most underrated longevity supplement 3) The best way to overcome left-to-right imbalances 4) The 3 areas of Nutrition that Joe has changed his mind on during the past 5 years. *For a full list of Show Notes + Timestamps goto www.IndustrialStreng...
#448 How Muscle Mass Affects Longevity, Pro Tips for Programming Supersets & More!
November 30, 2023 15:38 - 1 hour - 39.7 MBThis week Joe answers 3 listener questions. TOPICS INCLUDE: 1) Joe's thoughts on David Goggins training Tony Ferguson for his upcoming UFC fight 2) If muscle is "the organ of longevity" why do so many heavily-muscled individuals die young? 3) Why does Joe incorporate supersets into so many of his programs? [BONUS: Pro Tip for programming supersets] *For a full list of Show Notes + Timestamps visit www.IndustrialStrengthShow.com. Important Links | People Mentioned Manukora Honey The De...
#447 Giving the Gift of Gainz, Top 6 Most Useful Pieces of Home Gym Equipment & More!
November 23, 2023 13:56 - 1 hour - 40.8 MBOn this week's Thanksgiving edition of the Industrial Strength Show, Joe gives his audience the "gift of gainz"! He spends the first 20 minutes of the podcast revealing all the special "Black Friday" deals he's offering on his programs, courses, supplements and merch! The remainder of the show is dedicated to answering 2 listener questions. Topics include: #1) The Top 6 Most Useful Pieces of Home Gym Equipment #2) The Hardest Types of Clients for Joe to Train. *For a full list of Show Notes...
#446 ROUND 3 WITH BEN BRUNO: Training, Business, Online Confrontations & More!
November 16, 2023 15:26 - 1 hour - 67.6 MBThis week Joe welcomes Ben Bruno back to the show - and like his previous 2 appearances - Ben does NOT disappoint! Highlights from their conversation include: Do you need to lift in order to become a great trainer; Have celebrity clients ever had a problem training in Ben's small (12' x 15') garage?; The not-so-great golf debate; Is stretching a waste of time?; The TRUTH about Full ROM strength training; Sled training performance factors that nobody talks about; How do you know what to char...
#445 The Top 7 Exercises for Maintaining Function As We Age, Defining "Longevity Training" & More!
November 09, 2023 15:27 - 1 hour - 40.9 MBThis week Joe covers 2 main topics. First he explains his definition of "longevity training". [He also distinguishes the difference between his "longevity-based muscle building" workouts versus most "mainstream" hypertrophy programs.] Then, Joe shares his "Top 7 exercises for maintaining/gaining function as we age". He explains exactly WHY each of the exercises made his list and HOW they can be easily programmed for maximal results! *For a full list of Show Notes + Timestamps visit www.Indus...
#444 The TRUTH About "Time Under Tension" & Hypertrophy, Westside for Skinny Bastards History Lesson & More!
November 02, 2023 15:25 - 1 hour - 39.2 MBJoe kicks off this week's show by announcing this month's "MuscleUp" supplement sale, reading a winning iTunes review, then asking the audience for their "new merch suggestions". He then gets into today's main training content. TOPICS INCLUDE: The Truth About "Time Under Tension" & Hypertrophy; The 4 Stages of Becoming a Great "Programmer"; Westside for Skinny Bastards History Lesson...And More! *For a full list of Show Notes + Timestamps visit www.IndustrialStrengthShow.com. IMPORTANT LINK...
#442 How Aerobic Training Helps Power/Speed Athletes, Craziest Feats of Strength at DeFranco's Gym & More!
October 26, 2023 15:06 - 1 hour - 53.7 MBJoe kicks off this week's show by reading a winning iTunes review (and giving away some FREE STUFF) before answering 3 listener questions. TOPICS INCLUDE: 1) How, specifically, does aerobic training help power/speed athletes run faster, jump higher, etc? 2) Does (excessive) pre-game "butterflies" hinder performance? And if so, is there a way to get them under control? 3) What are the most impressive feats of strength in DeFranco's Gym history? *For a full list of Show Notes + Timestamps visi...
#441 How To Develop a Strong Aerobic System, Increasing Your Life Expectancy & More w/ Joel Jamieson
October 19, 2023 14:15 - 1 hour - 47.5 MBThis 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 "hangin...
#440 My Thoughts on Loaded Stretching, How To Prevent Weight Training Injuries & More!
October 12, 2023 14:30 - 1 hour - 44.9 MBOn 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. & ...
#439 The "Key Ingredient" to Improving Speed/Power [at any age], 1000lb Sled Push Programming Insight & More!
October 05, 2023 14:18 - 1 hour - 41.4 MBThis 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 ...
#438 "The Iron Business Blueprint" - How To Run A Massively Profitable Results-Driven Gym!
September 28, 2023 12:16 - 1 hour - 43 MBThis 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 life-changin...
#437 How Important is Training to Failure for Strength & Hypertrophy Gains?
September 21, 2023 14:41 - 1 hour - 44.5 MBJoe 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. o...
#436 My Experience w/ Free Weights vs Machines: What's Better for Strength, Hypertrophy & Performance?!
September 14, 2023 14:47 - 1 hour - 47.6 MBJoe 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 conduct...
#435 The WORST Way To Warm Up, How To "PR" on Every Set, Programming Drop-sets & More!
September 07, 2023 22:33 - 1 hour - 51.3 MBJoe 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 Ways ...
#434 JERSEY MUSCLE: Anthony Monetti & Joe D. Discuss Training/Competing After 40, Kevin Hart's Injury & More!
August 31, 2023 14:54 - 1 hour - 55.5 MBThis 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 Ant...
#433 Dr. Andrew Lock Talks Knee Health, Posture, Understanding Low Back Pain & More!
August 24, 2023 16:33 - 1 hour - 49.8 MBThis 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...
#432 A Day in the Life of Joe D. [2023 edition], The "Anti-Morning Routine" & More
August 17, 2023 15:53 - 1 hour - 53.6 MBJoe 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...
#431 Sneaky Tricks for Mobilizing Tight Hips [without stretching], Benefits of Bilateral vs Unilateral Exercises & More!
August 10, 2023 14:36 - 1 hour - 43.4 MBJoe 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... ...
#430 Results From My 30-Day Band Pull-Apart Experiment, Vacation Stories & More!
August 03, 2023 14:20 - 1 hour - 53.4 MBJoe 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 + T...
#429 The 3 Exercises I Plan on Doing Forever + My Opinion on Sissy Squats, Sprinting Year-Round & Foam Rolling!
July 20, 2023 12:22 - 1 hour - 53.3 MBJoe 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...
#428 Jason Brown & Joe D. Talk Aerobic Conditioning, Training Variability, Traits of a Great Coach & More!
July 13, 2023 14:28 - 1 hour - 54.5 MBThis 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 ea...
#427 The WORST Program I've Ever Done, Two Non-Surgical Ways To Relieve Meniscus Pain & More!
July 06, 2023 11:39 - 1 hour - 44.1 MBThis 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.Industri...
#426 10 YEARS STRONG: Ashley & Joe discuss Marriage, Relationships, Hormonal Changes, Training & More!
June 29, 2023 15:12 - 1 hour - 55 MBToday 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 Ashley De...
#425 48 Muscle-Building, Injury-Preventing, Longevity-Boosting Tips On My 48th Birthday!
June 22, 2023 14:15 - 1 hour - 64 MBThis 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!! *...
#424 Muscle Building Research for Dummies, "HardCORE" Farmer's Walk Variations You Gotta Try & More!
June 15, 2023 15:07 - 1 hour - 46.4 MBJoe 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...
#423 How To Bulk Without Becoming a Fat Bastard, Can Stress Affect Your Body Composition & More!
June 08, 2023 12:42 - 1 hour - 46.8 MBThis 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 Dange...
#422 The Optimal Training Volume for Building Muscle, Should Filming Be Allowed in Public Gyms & More!
June 01, 2023 14:05 - 1 hour - 54.4 MBJoe 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? *...
#421 Why So Many Athletes Lose Speed/Power in College [And What To Do About It!]
May 25, 2023 04:00 - 1 hour - 50 MBThis 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 Show Notes ...
#420 Why Most Diets & Workout Programs Fail [And What YOU Can Do To Change That] w/ Adam Bornstein
May 18, 2023 15:32 - 1 hour - 47.8 MBThis 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]!...
#419 My Thoughts on Eating Raw Liver, Fasted Morning Cardio, How To Do 60 Push-ups in a Row & More!
May 11, 2023 14:08 - 1 hour - 47 MBOn 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...
#418 How To Drop Body Fat Without Losing Muscle, Why I Bench on a BOSU Ball & More!
May 04, 2023 16:08 - 1 hour - 56.6 MBBIG 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-to-...
#417 Strength & Conditioning in the XFL, FrEaKiEsT Athletes in the WWE & More w/ Sean Hayes!
April 27, 2023 04:00 - 1 hour - 52.5 MBThis 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 inc...