

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.
Episodes
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Jul 14, 2022 • 1h 26min
#378 Why Your Heart Needs More Than Strength Training & HIIT, Joe D's Health Scare & More!
Joe kicks off this week's show by giving the audience an update on his dad and reading this week's winning iTunes review. He then shares a personal story regarding his recent health scare. Highlights from this episode include: Joe's history with high blood pressure [and why he "ignored it"]; How Joe's obsessive personality drove him to insanity the past 2 weeks; The "hidden" bad habits that may have contributed to Joe's high blood pressure; The nutrition/supplementation, lifestyle & training changes Joe has made during the past 2 weeks; Why most fitness professionals are misinformed about cardiovascular exercise; How our heart adapts differently to high vs low intensity training; Simple guidelines for incorporating Zone 2, aka, "Cardiac Output" into your training...and More! *For a full list of Show Notes + Timestamps goto www.IndustrialStrengthShow.com IMPORTANT LINKS Healthpoint Pro Medical Grade Home Blood Pressure Monitor DeFranco's Clean Greens [*Use coupon: StockUp] DeFranco's OMEGA-D3 [*Use coupon: StockUp] DeFranco's Muscle MAG 300 [*Use coupon: StockUp] NEO 40 [Nitric Oxide formula] Pranayama Breathing app Jill Miller (@thejillmiller) Ultimate MMA Conditioning

Jul 7, 2022 • 1h 8min
#377 Why I Changed My View on Aerobic Training for Power Athletes [Critiquing an article I wrote in 2004!]
Joe starts the show by reading this week's winning iTunes review and sharing a "behind-the-scenes" story of how he found out that Liv Morgan won the WWE Women's Smackdown Championship [this past weekend]. He then critiques his 2004 T-Nation article - 10 Training Myths Exposed! Highlights include: Why Joe changed his views on aerobic training for anaerobic athletes, How Joe teaches clients to brace when barbell squatting (today vs 2004)...plus 8 other "training myths" discussed! *For a full list of Show Notes + Timestamps visit www.IndustrialStrengthShow.com. IMPORTANT LINKS 10 Training Myths Exposed! [2004 T-Nation article] ReBuilt 2.0 CPPS Football certification Liv Morgan (@yaonlylivvonce) EP #208 From Wings to Rings: How Liv Morgan Went From Hooters to the WWE!

Jun 30, 2022 • 1h 8min
#376 How To Set Your Child Up For Athletic Success, Sneaky Tricks to Prevent Overeating & More!
Joe kicks off this week's show with 2 important announcements and today's winning iTunes review. He then dives straight into three listener questions (before having to abruptly end the show to take Ashley out to dinner for their 9-Year Anniversary :) Q&A TOPICS INCLUDE: Strength training exercises that help you run faster; How to set your child up for athletic success [4-Phase approach]; Joe's 2 favorite "sneaky tricks" to prevent overeating. *For a full list of Show Notes + Timestamps visit www.IndustrialStrengthShow.com. IMPORTANT LINKS DeFranco's Whey [*Use coupon: StockUp] CPPS certification Monkey Feet How To Get More Carryover From Your HASDs

Jun 23, 2022 • 1h 30min
#375 The 3 Most Overvalued Aspects of Training [Don't Be Mislead!]
Joe kicks off this week's podcast by thanking his audience for all their Birthday wishes, giving away some free merch & reviewing the TANK™ M4 by Torque Fitness. He then answers 3 listener questions. TOPICS INCLUDE: 1) Has Joe changed anything [training-wise] after last week's conversation w/ David Weck? 2) The difference between "warming up" vs "priming" 3) The 3 most overvalued aspects of training...and MORE! *For a full list of Show Notes + Timestamps visit www.IndustrialStrengthShow.com IMPORTANT LINKS CPPS certification TANK™ M4 ReBuilt 2.0 David Weck (@thedavidweck) Head-to-Head Sled Races

Jun 16, 2022 • 1h 42min
#374 David Weck On BOSU Ball Bashing, Head-Over-Foot Sprint Technique & More!
This week's episode features David Weck - a polarizing inventor who specializes in the study of human movement & locomotion. Dave is responsible for the creation of the BOSU Ball, along with other products including the RMT Club, SoleSteps & ProPulse Speed Trainers. On today's episode you will hear Dave speak on the following topics: Why Dave used to "call out" Mike Boyle, Eric Cressey & Joe DeFranco; Does Dave still have an issue with Joe; Does it bother Dave when trainers & coaches bash the BOSU Ball?; The PROPER use of the BOSU Ball; How/Why Dave invented the BOSU Ball; The benefits of "head-over-foot" sprint technique; Dave's views on "anti-rotation" core strengthening exercises; How do the ProPulse Speed Trainers actually work; How walking "head-over-foot" can/will reduce low back pain; The biggest commonality between Dave & Joe's training; The value of heavy sled work; How we can advance the fitness industry...and MORE! *For a full list of Show Notes + Timestamps visit www.IndustrialStrengthShow.com IMPORTANT LINKS CPPS L1 - Elitefts/Ohio [*Use coupon: SWIS30] SWIS Seminar 2022 AMPED Warm-up 3.0 David Weck's Instagram David Weck's website Landmine University

Jun 9, 2022 • 1h 28min
#373 The "Power" of Sled Relay Races, Fixing Tight/Tender Adductors & More!
On today's episode, Joe reads another iTunes review (and gives away more free merch!), then covers 3 main topics: #1) The "Power" of Programming Sled Relay Races (and using Time-Motion Analysis to Design Effective Workouts) #2) Revisiting the Post-Workout Shake - Is the "Anabolic Window" Legit or Outdated Bro Science? #3) Fixing Tight/Tender Adductors. *For a full list of Show Notes + Timestamps visit www.IndustrialStrengthShow.com IMPORTANT LINKS CPPS - FOOTBALL The DeFranco Whey [*Use coupon: StockUp] TRS Supernova 2.0

Jun 3, 2022 • 1h 29min
#372 MindPump Co-Host Justin Andrews Talks High School Football Training w/ Joe D!
This week MindPump co-host Justin Andrews joins the show to discuss why he decided to "go back to his roots" and coach high school football. Highlights from this conversation include: The biggest differences (and similarities) between working with high school kids vs general pop/adult clients; The main areas Justin focussed on [once he took over the role of head S&C coach]; How Justin got his kids to "buy in" without sacrificing the integrity of his program; Balancing "needs" vs "wants" in a program; Justin's GO-TO "low-risk/high-reward" movements; Programming sprints, jumps & med ball throws; How Justin structures his warm-ups; The differences in personalities & social interactions with kids today vs when Justin & Joe were in high school...and Much MORE! *For a full list of Show Notes + Timestamps visit www.IndustrialStrengthShow.com IMPORTANT LINKS Justin Andrews (@mindpumpjustin) MindPump's YouTube MindPump's website DeFranco's ReBuilt 2.0 DeFranco's Built 2 Last

May 26, 2022 • 1h 22min
#371 The Truth About Rounded Back Deadlifts, How Much Protein Can Your Body Really Absorb & More!
Joe kicks off today's show with some exciting news regarding June's 'podcast guest lineup', this week's winning iTunes review & the new/special prize that the winner will be receiving! He then answers 4 listener questions. TOPICS INCLUDE: 1) Is thoracic rounding dangerous or beneficial when deadlifting? 2) Can our body absorb more than 30 grams of protein per meal? 3) Is our "nighttime routine" more important than our "morning routine"? 4) The Ultimate Two-Exercise Warm-up for Busy and/or Lazy Bastards! *For a full list of Show Notes + Timestamps visit www.IndustrialStrengthShow.com. IMPORTANT LINKS DeFranco's Supplements [*Use code: StockUp] CPPS certification ReBuilt 2.0 Amped 3.0 Mike Dolce (@thedolcediet)

May 19, 2022 • 1h 18min
#370 How Unathletic People Become Great Athletes, Hamstring Pull Prevention 101 & More!
This week Joe helps settle a debate among two friends who are curious to know if [naturally born] unathletic people can become "great athletes". During this portion of the show Joe discusses: The role genetics play in our athleticism; Can unathletic people become great athletes; The difference between being an "athletic freak" versus being a "great athlete"; The 2 biggest factors that enable an unathletic person to excel [at the highest level] on the athletic field...and More. During the second half of the show Joe shares his favorite strength & mobility drills - along with some technical sprint advice - for preventing hamstring pulls. *For a full list of Show Notes + Timestamps visit www.IndustrialStrengthShow.com IMPORTANT LINKS CPPS L1 | Georgia [*Use coupon: CORE] Monkey Feet Magic Spoon [*Use coupon: JOED]

May 12, 2022 • 1h 25min
#369 High Performance vs Longevity Training, Using Caffeine as an Ergogenic Aid & More!
This week Joe goes into the show THINKING he's going to record a shorter "mini" podcast, but ends up talking for over 80 minutes.. (Is anyone surprised? LOL.) Topics covered during today's Q&A include: Training for "High Performance" vs Training for "Longevity"; Caffeine dosage recommendations / Using caffeine as an ergogenic aid; Joe's thoughts on DK Metcalf's diet (which consists of 1 meal per day and 3-4 bags of candy). *For a full list of Show Notes w/ Timestamps visit www.IndustrialStrengthShow.com. IMPORTANT LINKS ReBuilt 2.0 CPPS L1 - September 17, 2022 [*Use code: CORE] DK Metcalf (@dkm14) Magic Spoon [*Use code: JOED]


