

Joe DeFranco's Industrial Strength Show
Joe DeFranco
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 highly successful people.
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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Dec 15, 2022 • 1h 22min
#398 Nutrition Talk w/ Jason Phillips: Macros, Muscle-Building, Mistakes & More!
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 most hated nutrition coaches in CrossFit to one of the most loved/valued; Is it possible to pack on muscle & burn fat simultaneously; How to calculate YOUR maintenance calories; The intelligent approach to packing on muscle, ie, eating a caloric surplus; Protein recommendations; Eating for performance vs aesthetics; Carbohydrate recommendations, How to determine if you're speaking to a great coach [or not]; The single worst thing you can do nutritionally; Joe & Jason's approach/advice regarding supplementation...and More! *For a full list of Show Notes w/ Timestamps visit www.IndustrialStrengthShow.com Important Links Jason Phillips (@jasonphillipsisnutrition) Nutritional Coaching Institute Joe DeFranco (@defrancosgym) DeFranco's Nutritional Supplements

Dec 8, 2022 • 1h 17min
#397 Best Barbell Squat Alternatives for Washed-Up Meatheads, Reacting to Liver King's Apology & More!
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 & Timestamps visit www.IndustrialStrengthShow.com IMPORTANT LINKS DeFranco's Muscle-MAG 300 Elitefts Signature Chest Supported Row BC Strength T-Bell

Dec 1, 2022 • 1h 13min
#396 Predicting Liver King's Future, Soccer Training Discussion & More!
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] soccer players should organize their weekly S&C routine. The 3rd and final topic of discussion on today's show is "How To Determine The Best Exercises for YOU". *For a full list of Show Notes + Timestamps visit www.IndustrialStrengthShow.com IMPORTANT LINKS DeFranco's Nutritional Supplements [*Use code: blackfriday] Business of Strength seminar Eight Sleep SpeakPipe.com/joed

Nov 24, 2022 • 1h 16min
#395 Happy Thanksgiving & F*ck Prostate Cancer! [The Return of George DeFranco!]
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 George the most [post prostate cancer]; What drives George to continue to train [even though he's no longer able to lift weights]; What's been pissing George off recently; What were the most important life lessons George taught Joe; Raising kids in 2022...and Much MORE! *For a full list of Show Notes + Timestamps visit www.IndustrialStrengthShow.com Important Links New DeFranco Merch! ReBuilt 2.0 $ALE! DeFranco supplements [Use code: BLACKFRIDAY] CPPS courses [Use code: GIFT40]

Nov 17, 2022 • 1h 23min
#394 Are "Fast-Twitch" Freak Athletes More Injury Prone, How To Become UNF*CKWITHABLE & More!
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 anyone on social media...and More! *For a full list of show notes + timestamps goto www.IndustrialStrengthShow.com IMPORTANT LINKS Business of Strength seminar PNF Butterfly Stretch + Pigeon Squats Joe D's instagram (@defrancosgym)

Nov 10, 2022 • 1h 35min
#393 How To Stay Strong, Explosive and Fit AF Into Your 50's & Beyond [w/ Joe McAuliffe]
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 today's podcast you'll hear Joe McAuliffe discuss the following topics: How he met "The Guru" Dr. Tom Bilella; How/Why he has ALWAYS taken a "longevity-based" approach to powerlifting; How he got himself off blood pressure meds (even though he's genetically predisposed to having heart issues); What Joe's current training split looks like; How Joe keeps his shoulders healthy (after 40 YEARS of heavy benching); Joe's morning routine; Training for power as we age; Best recovery methods; The importance of the auditory nervous system...and So Much MORE! *For a full list of Show Notes + Timestamps visit www.IndustrialStrengthShow.com IMPORTANT LINKS Joe McAuliffe (@jmpoweru) JMPowerU website Mark Bell's Sling Shot® Donnie Thompson's BOWTIE ZBiotics

Nov 3, 2022 • 1h 23min
#392 "Progressive Overload 2.0" (A Multifaceted Approach to Making GAINS), SWIS Seminar Recap & More!
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 - How To Prevent Your Hips From Popping Up (Out of the Hole) 3) What's The Difference Between ReBuilt 2.0 & Team Forever Strong programming? *For a full list of Show Notes + Timestamps visit www.IndustrialStrengthShow.com IMPORTANT LINKS DeFranco's supplements [*Use coupon: MuscleUpNovember] Team Forever Strong app Dave Tate's Table Talk podcast ReBuilt 2.0 @jujimufu @eddycoan @swis_drkenkinakin ZBiotics

Oct 20, 2022 • 1h 21min
#391 How To Make The Fitness Industry Instantly Better, The "Magic" of Med Ball Slams & More!
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 visit www.IndustrialStrengthShow.com IMPORTANT LINKS CPPS L1 | November 2022 | NJ (*Use coupon: NJ30) Team Forever Strong app Tailored Life podcast EP. 817 ZBiotics (*Use coupon: JOED)

Oct 13, 2022 • 1h 20min
#390 How To Improve Technique While Still Lifting Heavy Ass Weights, Shopping Cart Shaming & More!
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 + Timestamps visit www.IndustrialStrengthShow.com Important Links / People Mentioned CPPS Football cert [*Use coupon: NFL30] @cartnarcs Rhone [*Use coupon: JOED]

Oct 6, 2022 • 1h 45min
#389 Max Schmarzo On Training for Power, Programming Isometrics [and other interesting/random stuff!]
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 lift weights; The NEGATIVE aspects of training; Best practices when programming for Power; Traditional sets & reps vs "% drop-off of best effort"; How & Why to use "yielding" isometrics vs "overcoming" isometrics; Research/Science vs Anecdotal experience; Bayesian decision making (and what it has to do with "internet arguing")...and so much more! *For a full list of Show Notes + Timestamps goto www.IndustrialStrengthShow.com Important Links / People Mentioned DeFranco Supplements [*Use coupon: MuscleUpOctober] Max Schmarzo (@strong_by_science) The Max Schmarzo Podcast Jake Tuura (@jaketuura) ZBiotics [*Use coupon: JOED]


