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 h ...
…
continue reading
1
#490 Overrated/Underrated: Lengthened Partials, Turkish Get-Ups, Electrolyte Powders, Crumbl Cookies & MORE!
1:35:33
1:35:33
Spela senare
Spela senare
Listor
Gilla
Gillad
1:35:33
This week Joe brings back his wildly popular "overrated/underrated" segment! Specific topics discussed include: 1) Floating Heel Exercises 2) Dry Needling 3) Peloton 4) Odd Object Lifting 5) Single Set of Push-ups to Failure 6) Walter Payton 7) Original Met-Rx & Myoplex vs Today's Brands 8) Lengthened Partials 9) Fasting 10) Turkish Get-Ups 11) Rev…
…
continue reading
1
#489 The Secret To Conquering "Impossible" Tasks, Evil Workouts, Wolf Encounters & More w/ Calahan Skogman
1:27:25
1:27:25
Spela senare
Spela senare
Listor
Gilla
Gillad
1:27:25
This week Joe welcomes former college basketball player turned writer/actor - Calahan Skogman. Together, Joe & Calahan discuss a variety of topics. HIGHLIGHTS INCLUDE: How Joe first "discovered" Calahan; How/Why Calahan first got into fitness; How Calahan can distinguish the "real ones" vs the "fake ones" in the fitness industry; Motivation vs Disc…
…
continue reading
1
#488 How Much Does Food QUALITY Affect Body Composition, My "Disguised" Lower Body Mobility Routine & More!
1:19:33
1:19:33
Spela senare
Spela senare
Listor
Gilla
Gillad
1:19:33
This week Joe answers 4 unique listener questions. SPECIFIC TOPICS INCLUDE: 1) How to maintain muscle mass, specifically in the posterior chain, while prioritizing BJJ 2) My lower body strength & hypertrophy workout that's really a MOBILITY routine in "disguise" 3) How much does food QUALITY affect body composition [when calories and macros are equ…
…
continue reading
1
#487 The TRUTH About Eccentrics, Muscle Damage & Hypertrophy, Strength Exercises That Improve Shoulder Mobility & More!
1:11:26
1:11:26
Spela senare
Spela senare
Listor
Gilla
Gillad
1:11:26
Joe opens this week's show by reminding the audience about September's "MuscleUp" supplement sale and cohort #3 of the Iron Business Blueprint. He then gets into this week's training talk. Specific topics of discussion include: 1) The TRUTH About Eccentrics, Muscle Damage & Hypertrophy 2) How To Maximize Recovery Between Workouts [The 3 Keys to Suc…
…
continue reading
1
#486 The Best Training Splits for Longevity, "Fall Prevention" Exercises for Older Clients, NEW Program Alert & More!
1:23:22
1:23:22
Spela senare
Spela senare
Listor
Gilla
Gillad
1:23:22
This week Joe is joined by his CPPS co-creator & Team Forever Strong co-founder Jim Smith, aka, "Smitty Diesel"! After a brief discussion detailing how & why they've each lost 5 pounds this week (Lol) - Joe and Smitty begin answering listener questions. Specific Topics Include: 1) What's better for hypertrophy - Supersets of the same muscle or anta…
…
continue reading
1
#485 The Secret To Training When You're NOT Motivated, The TRUTH About Supersets (NEW RESEARCH) & More!
1:19:36
1:19:36
Spela senare
Spela senare
Listor
Gilla
Gillad
1:19:36
This week Joe covers a wide variety of interesting topics. HIGHLIGHTS INCLUDE: 1) The secret to training when you're NOT motivated 2) The most convenient & accurate way to measure [training] volume 3) The TRUTH about supersets [New Research!] 4) What goes through Joe's mind when he sees an over-fat person exercising? 5) How to properly grab a dumbb…
…
continue reading
1
#484 13 Ways To Identify an UNQUALIFIED Personal Trainer or Fitness Influencer!
1:17:31
1:17:31
Spela senare
Spela senare
Listor
Gilla
Gillad
1:17:31
On this week's show Joe teaches the audience how to spot "the real ones" vs "the fake ones" in the fitness industry! He starts by sharing his "Personal Trainer Priority Pyramid" [which will help you decide who you should - and shouldn't - be following online]. He then reveals 13 common "red flags" to look for when hiring a personal trainer. If you'…
…
continue reading
1
#483 Three Ways to Make Knee Pain Magically Disappear, The Time My Finger EXPLODED Doing Reverse Curls & More!
1:10:18
1:10:18
Spela senare
Spela senare
Listor
Gilla
Gillad
1:10:18
On this week's show, Joe answers an interesting mix of listener questions. TOPICS INCLUDE: 1) Should we avoid eating vegetables because they contain "antinutrients"? 2) Three pre-squat primers that make knee pain "magically" disappear 3) Has Joe ever seriously injured himself in the gym? 4) Proper exercise sequencing for pain-free overhead pressing…
…
continue reading
1
#482 Ben Bruno on Training to Failure, Cherry Picking Research, Early Mentors & More!
1:45:16
1:45:16
Spela senare
Spela senare
Listor
Gilla
Gillad
1:45:16
This week Ben Bruno makes his 4th appearance on the Industrial Strength Show - and as per usual - he and Joe have a lot to talk about! Highlights from their conversation include: Ben's first 4 mentors in the fitness industry; Training around back pain (and dealing with people online giving stupid advice); How both Joe and Ben trained at 13 years ol…
…
continue reading
1
#481 The Most Overlooked Component of Every Set, Why PubMed is Not Bookmarked on My Computer & More!
1:17:52
1:17:52
Spela senare
Spela senare
Listor
Gilla
Gillad
1:17:52
Joe kicks off this week's show by giving away some FREE STUFF to his audience! He then answers 4 listener questions: TOPICS INCLUDE: 1) The most overlooked component of each set (What we can all learn from Joe's 1989 training footage!) 2) Why PubMed is NOT bookmarked on Joe's computer 3) Strength Training vs Cardio - Which is better for Longevity? …
…
continue reading
1
#480 My Debut as a Wedding Officiant (cRaZzY story!), The Ideal Year-Round Body Fat % for Men & More!
1:10:16
1:10:16
Spela senare
Spela senare
Listor
Gilla
Gillad
1:10:16
WARNING: This is not your typical Industrial Strength Show. (If you listen to this podcast for training info only, this is NOT the episode for you.) Unlike most weeks where Joe answers listener questions and/or invites special guests on the show - This week is more like grabbing a coffee with a friend and "shooting the sh*t" together :) Joe spends …
…
continue reading
1
#479 How To Build "Capped Delts" While Avoiding Impingement, My Biggest Professional Accomplishment & More!
1:28:25
1:28:25
Spela senare
Spela senare
Listor
Gilla
Gillad
1:28:25
This week Joe answers 4 unique listener questions. SPECIFIC TOPICS INCLUDE: 1) Why are deficit push-ups recommended (for shoulder health), but bench-pressing w/ your elbows below the bench are NOT recommended? 2) Joe solves the "delt dilemma" (Lateral Raise variations that target the medial delts WITHOUT causing shoulder impingement) 3) What's the …
…
continue reading
1
#478 The Art of Building Muscle: Why Mechanical Tension is NOT Always The "Be-All, End-All"...
1:04:44
1:04:44
Spela senare
Spela senare
Listor
Gilla
Gillad
1:04:44
This week's show is a follow-up from last week's discussion on the effectiveness of EMG testing for determining the best hypertrophy exercises. On today's episode Joe explains why "high activation/low mechanical tension" exercises STILL have a place in the muscle building process. He shares 3 specific reasons WHY they're valuable, along with the im…
…
continue reading
1
#477 The Secret Shoulder Mobility Routine That Made My ARMS BIGGER, 6 "Health Foods" I Avoid & More!
1:23:18
1:23:18
Spela senare
Spela senare
Listor
Gilla
Gillad
1:23:18
This week Joe speaks on the following 3 topics: 1) Is EMG a useful tool for determining the best hypertrophy exercises? 2) The 6 "health foods" that Joe NEVER eats 3) The secret shoulder mobility routine that's disguised as an arm workout?! ...And MORE! *For a full list of Show Notes + Timestamps visit www.IndustrialStrengthShow.com. IMPORTANT LINK…
…
continue reading
1
#476 5 Reasons Why I Look & Feel Better at 49 Than I Did at 29!
1:30:25
1:30:25
Spela senare
Spela senare
Listor
Gilla
Gillad
1:30:25
This week Joe celebrates his 49th birthday with a fun "birthday-themed" Q&A. SPECIFIC TOPICS INCLUDE: 1) Will Joe be having Birthday cake and/or a cheat meal this year? 2) When was the last time Joe got really drunk on his birthday? 3) Does Joe "eat to train" or "train to eat"? 4) The 5 things that Joe STOPPED doing in order to get in the best shap…
…
continue reading
1
#475 The Best Training Split When You Have Limited Days/Time to Workout, "The Great Hip Thrust Debate" & More!
1:24:01
1:24:01
Spela senare
Spela senare
Listor
Gilla
Gillad
1:24:01
This week Joe takes a deep dive into the following 3 topics: 1) The Best Training Split When You Have Limited Days/Time To Workout 2) "The Great Hip Thrust Debate" taking place between two former Industrial Strength Show guests - Brett Contreras & Jordan Shallow 3) Overrated/Underrated: Movement/Fascia Training Specialists *For a full list of Show …
…
continue reading
1
#474 Drop-Set Secrets (How To Get Jacked in Less Time), Programming Isometrics for Strength vs Hypertrophy & More!
1:18:08
1:18:08
Spela senare
Spela senare
Listor
Gilla
Gillad
1:18:08
This week Joe kicks off the show with a bunch of exciting announcements that include supplement sales, upcoming certifications & seminars! He then responds to 4 listener questions/comments. SPECIFIC TOPICS INCLUDE: 1) Programming Isometrics for Strength vs Hypertrophy, and more! 2) The most effective way to program Drop-Sets 3) Perfect Technique (w…
…
continue reading
1
#473 Vacation Recap (What I Liked & What Pissed Me Off), Why I Ate 100g of Protein Every Morning & More!
1:41:01
1:41:01
Spela senare
Spela senare
Listor
Gilla
Gillad
1:41:01
Joe is back from vacation and he's got stories to tell! He starts the show by talking about the things he liked most about his vacation and the lessons YOU can apply to your business/life (based on Joe's positive vacation experiences.) He then shares the "other side" of vacation... Specifically, the 2 types of people that PISSED HIM OFF! Joe spends…
…
continue reading
1
#472 The 9 Foods I Eat EVERY DAY To Stay Lean & Strong!
1:24:16
1:24:16
Spela senare
Spela senare
Listor
Gilla
Gillad
1:24:16
On this week's show a listener asks Joe what his diet looks like when he's on vacation. This leads into a discussion about: 1) Joe's "foundational nutrition habits" 2) How Joe currently "tracks" his food/portions 3) The 9 foods Joe eats EVERY DAY to stay lean and strong (This includes specific brand recommendations)... Plus MORE! *For a full list o…
…
continue reading
1
#471 Power Development for All Ages & Skill Levels
1:31:54
1:31:54
Spela senare
Spela senare
Listor
Gilla
Gillad
1:31:54
This week [in honor of the digital re-release of POWER!] Smitty joins Joe D. to discuss all things power development. Highlights from their conversation include: The making of "POWER!" (Behind-the-scenes insight); Programming Heavy Ass Sled Drags; General vs Specific Contrast Training pairings; Benefits of "combo" exercises; Why EVERYONE needs to t…
…
continue reading
1
#470 How Much Cardio Should You Be Doing Each Week, Identifying Good vs Bad Soreness & More!
1:03:01
1:03:01
Spela senare
Spela senare
Listor
Gilla
Gillad
1:03:01
Joe kicks off this week's show with a special "MuscleUp" supplement sale announcement [that includes a FREE DeFranco's Training Systems gym bag giveaway!!] He then spends the remainder of the show covering the following topics: 1) The Optimal Amount of Cardio When Fat Loss is Your #1 Priority 2) How Do You Know When It's Time To Change Exercises 3)…
…
continue reading
1
#469 Why Do "Healthy" People Have Heart Attacks, Rapamycin's Link to Longevity & More w/ Dr. J Rand
1:44:12
1:44:12
Spela senare
Spela senare
Listor
Gilla
Gillad
1:44:12
This week Dr. Johanan Rand makes his fourth appearance on the Industrial Strength Show. Dr. Rand is the founder of Healthy Aging Medical Centers, located in NJ. He trained at the prestigious Albert Einstein Medical Center in N.Y. and only practices Peer-Review evidence based medicine. On today's show you'll hear Dr. Rand discuss a number of importa…
…
continue reading
1
#468 Is Walking Considered Exercise, The Honest Truth About Turning 40 & More!
1:18:54
1:18:54
Spela senare
Spela senare
Listor
Gilla
Gillad
1:18:54
Joe kicks off this week's show by giving away some FREE STUFF to his audience! He then answers 3 listener questions. TOPICS INCLUDE: 1) Is walking considered exercise? 2) The honest truth about [what happens to your body] when you turn 40! 3) Is conjugate periodization effective for general pop clients? ...And More! *For a full list of Show Notes &…
…
continue reading
1
#467 Why You Should/Shouldn't Train if You're Still Sore, How To Prevent Groin Pulls & More!
1:09:41
1:09:41
Spela senare
Spela senare
Listor
Gilla
Gillad
1:09:41
This 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 execut…
…
continue reading
1
#466 Orlando Tells All! [Intro Music Backstory, Working w/ Joe D, Does He Even Lift & More!]
1:48:24
1:48:24
Spela senare
Spela senare
Listor
Gilla
Gillad
1:48:24
After 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 peev…
…
continue reading