Joe DeFranco's Industrial Strength Show #558 Mainstream "Health Metrics" That Are Overrated, Exercises My Clients Love To Hate & More!
Jan 29, 2026
They debate which common health numbers are misleading and which metrics matter more. They cover bench-angle tweaks to ease different shoulder pains and why subtle changes help pressing. A romp through advanced plank variations and playful core games keeps training interesting. Practical warm-ups, glute and breathing drills, and how in-person coaching actually feels are also discussed.
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Tiny Bench Angles Can Fix Pain
- Try small bench angle changes (3–10%) to reduce shoulder or low-back strain.
- Experiment: slight decline often eases supraspinatus impingement; slight incline helps infraspinatus/subscapularis issues.
Hole‑In‑One Partner Plank Drill
- Use the 'hole-in-one' plank: hands on an upside-down BOSU, feet in TRX, and sink a lacrosse ball in the BOSU hole.
- Time or count successes (holes in one) for a fun, intense core finisher.
Advanced Moving‑Plank Variations
- Program crocodile walks and elevated plank-to-push-ups for moving-plank core strength and shoulder stability.
- Use suspension (TRX/jungle gym) and optional weight vests to scale difficulty for advanced trainees.