Joe DeFranco's Industrial Strength Show

Happy Cinco de Mayo, everyone! We have a PACKED show for you guys today! Today's episode is basically broken into 3 parts. 1) INTRO: During this portion of the show Joe reads 2 winning iTunes reviews, discusses the "shopping cart state of emergency" and reveals a future Industrial Strength Show guest [that you will not believe!!] 2) Joe shares his Top 3 muscle-building, mouth-watering overnight oats recipes 3) Joe provides an 8wk sprint progression for a washed-up meathead looking to improve his 40-yard dash time [without getting injured]. *For a full list of Show Notes w/ Timestamps goto www.IndustrialStrengthShow.com. IMPORTANT LINKS The DeFranco Whey [*Use coupon: stockup] No Whey Jose - Vegan Protein [*Use coupon: stockup] CPPS L1 - May 14, 2022 [*Use coupon: VARSITY] David Weck (@thedavidweck)

After a few "false starts" to this week's show recording, Joe FINALLY gets on the mic to answer your questions! He begins this week's episode by sharing a not-so-funny "new car/mall story" before beginning the Q&A. TOPICS INCLUDE: 1) Joe's thoughts on "Liver King" 2) Should taking prescription meds be avoided at all costs? 3) Joe's experience teaching 'Knees Over Toes' Squats vs 'Vertical Shin' Squats. *For a full list of Show Notes w/ Timestamps goto www.IndustrialStrengthShow.com IMPORTANT LINKS ReBuilt 2.0 Summer Sale! "Liver King" Matt Wenning Ben Patrick

This week Joe brings back his wildly popular "Overrated/Underrated segment"! TOPICS INCLUDE: Putting the liquid in the shaker BEFORE protein powder Casein protein before bed Trap 3 Raise Decline Bench Press Squats for building speed "Zone 2" Cardio Tabata Intervals BMI (Body Mass Index) Magic Spoon cereal Training multiple times per day Torque Fitness "Tank Sleds" Agility/C.O.D Training 1 RM's / Maxing Out Nootropics Saying "Thank You" IMPORTANT LINKS CPPS certification [*Use coupon: VARSITY] ReBuilt 2.0 DeFranco's Nutritional Supplements Torque Tank™ M1 Push Sled Magic Spoon [*Use coupon: JOED]

On this week's show Joe lists 9 popular exercises that he's never included in any of his programs. Joe also provides exercise alternatives for each of the "sucky" exercises listed :) Will you agree with Joe's list or disagree? Listen in and find out!! *For a full list of Show Notes & Timestamps goto www.IndustrialStrengthShow.com IMPORTANT LINKS DeFranco's Nutritional Supplements [*Use code: StockUp] ReBuilt 2.0 Magic Spoon [*Use code: JOED]

This week Brett Bartholomew makes his Industrial Strength Show debut! Brett is not only one of the top performance coaches in the world - he's also the author of the best-selling book "Conscious Coaching: The Art and Science of Building Buy-In" - as well as a highly sought after keynote speaker & consultant. Brett works with members of the United States Special Forces, Fortune 500 companies, non-profit organizations, and universities to help develop more effective leaders and improve interactions and communication. This week's episode focuses on coaching/interpersonal skills [as opposed to the technical aspects of strength and conditioning]. Highlights from Joe's conversation w/ Brett include: How "poor communication" nearly cost Brett his life; How to "train" to become a better communicator; Learning to speak your clients language, aka, "social agility"; What it takes to become a great leader; Can you be a great coach without having played the sport you're coaching?; Why Brett shows his athletes performing "bad reps" on social media...and so much More! *For a full list of Show Notes + Timestamps goto www.IndustrialStrengthShow.com. IMPORTANT LINKS Brett Bartholomew (@coach_brettb) Brett's website AOC Podcast - EP 214: Why Great Leaders Shouldn't Worry About Being Liked CPPS L1 - MAY 2022 [*Use code: VARSITY]

This week Joe pays tribute to Louie Simmons by sharing the Top 10 things he learned from him (and his books, articles, VHS tapes) during the past 25+ years. This podcast will give you a better understanding of just how impactful Louie has been on DeFranco's Gym and Joe's programming. As a special BONUS - at the end of the show - Joe shares his notes from his first-ever phone conversation with Louie back in 1999! *For a full list of Show Notes + Timestamps goto: www.IndustrialStrengthShow.com. IMPORTANT LINKS CPPS certification [*Use code: VARSITY] Westside Barbell EliteFTS Magic Spoon [*Use code: JOED] Hellowater [*Use code: DEFRANCO]

This week Joe welcomes Lee Boyce to the Industrial Strength Show. Lee is a world-class trainer, speaker & teacher. He is also one of the most prolific writers in the fitness industry today. Lee has produced over 1200 published articles for just about every major fitness publication and online resource imaginable! On today's episode, Lee shares his thoughts on a wide variety of topics including: How your body type affects your training; Modifying the barbell bench, squat & deadlift for tall lifters; The importance of "diversifying" your training [as a trainer]; Actionable advice for "hardgainers"; How often should you train to failure; Most efficient way to organize a "body part split" program; The "big 3" websites that had the biggest influence on Lee early in his career...and Much MORE! *For a full list of Show Notes w/ Timestamps visit: www.IndustrialStrengthShow.com IMPORTANT LINKS FROM TODAY'S SHOW Lee Boyce's instagram (@coachleeboyce) www.LeeBoyce.com "The Pro Maker" [2004 T-Nation interview w/ Joe DeFranco] Magic Spoon [*Use code: JOED]

This week's show is a Q&A where Joe answers 3 listener questions. Specific Topics include: 1) Proper Exercise Sequencing for Joint Longevity & Hypertrophy 2) Things That Joe is Currently Doing In The Gym That His Former Self Would Slap Him For 3) Highly Effective Tips for Lowering High Blood Pressure... and More! *For a full list of Show Notes with Timestamps visit www.IndustrialStrengthShow.com. IMPORTANT LINKS ReBuilt 2.0 DeFranco's Omega-D3 [coupon: StockUp] DeFranco's Clean Greens [coupon: StockUp] Monkey Feet Magic Spoon [coupon: JOED] Hellowater [coupon: DEFRANCO]

This week Joe welcomes back Ben Bruno for his second Industrial Strength Show appearance. Ben is a Los Angeles-based trainer who works with an extremely wide range of clients including: NBA players, actors, musicians, models, his mom, and more. (Ben's last appearance on the show was the most downloaded episode of 2020.) Specific topics of discussion from THIS episode include: Why Ben considers himself a "generalist" [as opposed to a "specialist"]; The 3 questions Ben asks all his new clients; Balancing what his clients WANT versus what they NEED; Programming for the "general pop" vs competitive athletes; Ben & Joe share stories/nuances regarding "Upper/Lower" & "Lower/Upper" training splits; Why Ben prefers Full Body workouts with his pro athlete clients but Joe prefers an Upper/Lower split; How Ben & Joe [currently] approach their continuing education; How Ben comes up with workouts for his "sporadic" clients; How Ben charges his clients; The benefits (and drawbacks) of training clients in a small 15x12 garage; Ben describes his ideal client; How/Why Ben has fired clients; Examples of bad questions young trainers ask Ben...and much Much MORE! *For a full list of Show Notes & Timestamps visit: www.IndustrialStrengthShow.com Important Links/People Mentioned Ben Bruno (@benbrunotraining) CPPS L1 Cert (May 14, 2022) Outliers: The Story of Success Hellowater [promo: DEFRANCO]

This week Joe is joined by the NY Giants Director of Strength & Performance - Craig Fitzgerald. Highlights from this conversation include: The difference between working with pro athletes vs college athletes; Coaching [Industrial Strength Show alum's] Brian Cushing & Sean Hayes; Relationship building; Fitz's philosophy on coaching freak athletes ["Do no harm" vs treating them like everyone else]; Freak athlete stories; The most important characteristic(s) needed to become a successful coach…and More! *For a full list of Show Notes & Timestamps visit www.IndustrtialStrengthShow.com Important Links/People Mentioned Triple Threat seminar DeFranco's Nutritional Supplements [Use coupon: stockup] EliteFTS American Cambered Grip Bar Brian Cushing (@brian56cushing) Sean Hayes (@fla_hayes) Vernon Davis (@vernondavis85)