Joe DeFranco's Industrial Strength Show

In honor of the holidays, Joe starts the show by giving away some free merch. He then answers 13 "off-topic" listener questions! TOPICS INCLUDE: What's crazier, BJJ or Pro Wrestling? Top 5 songs played [all-time] at DeFranco's Gym How does one catch the DELTOID variant? What's in Joe's favorite protein smoothies? What equipment is needed for the new ReBuilt 2.0 program? How'd Joe get so damn vascular? When's the last time Joe puked from training? Best bodyweight exercises for people over 40? What has been Joe's biggest accomplishment in the fitness industry? What's Joe's GO-TO Italian dish? The story behind Joe's "blessed" tattoo What was the favorite part of your wedding? Best childhood Christmas memory? IMPORTANT LINKS DeFranco's Nutritional Supplements [Use coupon: StockUp] MANSCAPED [Use coupon: JOED]

Joe kicks off this week's show with an [off-topic] rant regarding his health insurance. He eventually composes himself and answers 4 listener questions. TOPICS INCLUDE: Is tracking macros a 'necessary evil' for those looking to get lean & healthy; How to bullet-proof your hamstrings with minimal equipment & space; Why "perfect form" is killing your gains; Max-Effort training guidelines for washed-up meatheads...And More! *For a full list of Show Notes & Timestamps from this episode visit www.IndustrialStrengthShow.com. IMPORTANT LINKS CPPS certification [Use coupon: XMAS40] DeFranco's Nutritional Supplements [Use coupon: StockUp] The Home Gym Guys MANSCAPED™ [Use coupon: JOED]

This week Joe welcomes back Dr. Chad Waterbury [who first appeared on the podcast 3 years ago]. Chad is a world-class S&C coach, physical therapist, author & teacher. He currently teaches the course "Resistance Training Techniques for High-Performance Athletes" for the master's degree in sports science program at USC. Chad returns to the Industrial Strength Show to discuss his new book, "Elite Physique: The New Science of Building a Better Body" - along with a host of other topics. HIGHLIGHTS INCLUDE: Who did Chad write his new book for; Why balancing on one leg is so important; Functional Strength Standards for the Reverse Lunge, Farmer's Walk & RDL; The problem with bodyweight-only training [and how to fix it]; High Frequency Training benefits & practical application; When you should & shouldn't train to failure; Easy-To-Follow nutrition advice...and so much More! *For a full list of Show Notes & Timestamps visit: www.IndustrialStrengthShow.com IMPORTANT LINKS Elite Physique: The New Science of Building a Better Body Dr. Chad Waterbury (@drchadwaterbury) Magic Spoon [Use coupon: JOED]

Joe kicks off this week's show with an update on the release of his newest program - ReBuilt 2.0! He then performs an [impromptu] "brain dump" to clear his head before answering 2 listener questions. The first question/topic covered is "tendon strength". Joe shares his top 5 methods for building strong, healthy tendons. Joe is then asked to write a full shoulder workout for one of his listeners, which he does "live" on the podcast. [NOTE: Look for video footage of the shoulder workout Joe designed on his Instagram.] *For a full list of Show Notes & Timestamps goto: www.IndustrialStrengthShow.com Important Links/People Mentioned DeFranco's Nutritional Supplements [coupon: StockUp] CPPS certification [coupon: XMAS40] Joe D's IG (@defrancosgym) Hellowater [coupon: DEFRANCO]

This week Joe introduces his audience to Jamie Dorely - CEO & Co-Founder/Owner of Nutritional Frontiers and the man responsible for overseeing the formulation & distribution of DeFranco's Nutritional Supplements. In this episode Jamie explains how to navigate your way through the [misleading] supplement industry, while also sharing his time-tested Thanksgiving/Holiday eating hacks...and Much MORE! *For a full list of Show Notes & Timestamps goto www.IndustrialStrengthShow.com Important Links/People Mentioned DeFrancoShop.com DeFranco's Nutritional Supplements [Use code: STOCKUP] MANSCAPED [Use code: JOED] Four Sigmatic [Use code: JOED]

Jim "Smitty" Smith returns to the Industrial Strength Show to discuss flexibility, mobility & how to warm up properly! Highlights from this conversation include: The many benefits of lighter/longer loaded carries; A [new] metric Joe has been using to determine the effectiveness of his workouts; How has Joe's pre-workout prep changed since having shoulder surgery; The "slow cook" approach to warming up; Incorporating "fillers" into your workout; Smitty's favorite hamstring warm-up [from Louie Simmons]; The relationship between flexibility & strength; Why strength training alone isn't always optimal for developing mobility; Smitty provides a real-world example of how most lifters should warm up; Staple warm-up movements for the 35+ crowd; The relationship between core stability and mobility; The simplicity behind the "8-Phase" CPPS warm-up system...and so much MORE! *For a full list of show notes, timestamps & important links from this episode visit www.IndustrialStrengthShow.com Important Links/People Mentioned CPPS certification [Use coupon: XMAS40 for 40% OFF!] AMPED 3.0 DeFranco Insider Dean Somerset (@dsomerset1) Hellowater [promo code: DEFRANCO] Four Sigmatic

This week Joe answers 3 listener questions. TOPICS INCLUDE: "Absolute Strength Standards" for the barbell bench, squat & deadlift [How do YOU stack up?]; Joe's [current] GO-TO upper body exercises for hypertrophy and joint longevity; Weight Vest training recommendations...and More! *For a full list of show notes & timestamps visit: www.IndustrialStrengthShow.com Important Links/People Mentioned Phil Daru's Elite Coaching | Fitness Business & Social Media Growth Summit Hyperwear Weight Vests Magic Spoon Four Sigmatic

This week Joe welcomes Eugene Teo to the Industrial Strength Show. Eugene is a former bodybuilder turned problem-solver / muscle mechanics expert who teaches people [from all walks of life] how to build a better body in the most effective manner possible. This 90-minute conversation covers a variety of different topics. Highlights include: How the STRONG documentary impacted Eugene's teenage years; What should be the minimum 'Barrier For Entry' in order to call yourself a "professional" in the Fitness Industry?; The Importance of Self Acceptance; The Best Training Advice Eugene Ever Received; Eugene's Triggering Thoughts on Mobility...and much, Much MORE! *For a full list of Show Notes & Timestamps from this episode goto www.IndustrialStrengthShow.com IMPORTANT LINKS/PEOPLE MENTIONED Eugene Teo (@coacheugeneteo) Outliers by Malcolm Gladwell Hellowater [promo code: DEFRANCO] Four Sigmatic

Joe kicks off this week's show with a very important announcement regarding the DeFranco Supplement line/website. He then answers two listener questions. TOPICS INCLUDE: #1) Does Joe feel heavy, "max-effort" training is dangerous/counterproductive for older lifters? #2) How to fix chronically tight hamstrings? *For a full list of Show Notes & Timestamps goto www.IndustrialStrengthShow.com Important Links from this episode DeFranco's Nutritional Supplements [promo code: STOCKUP] AMPED Warm-up 3.0 Hellowater [promo code: DEFRANCO] Four Sigmatic

This week Joe sits down with Dr. Corey Peacock - Head S&C coach at Sanford MMA - a premier professional MMA team comprised of some of the top-ranked fighters in the world, including multiple current and former World Champions. Corey is also an associate professor in the Department of Health & Human Performance at Nova Southeastern University. Highlights from Corey & Joe's conversation include: How Corey blends science/research with "real world" experience/results The process involved in preparing a UFC fighter for a fight Strengthening an athlete's weaknesses vs Doubling down on their strengths How/Why Corey uses (a variation of) Wendler's 531 program with his fighters Developing "fight specific conditioning" inside the cage vs in the gym/weightroom The importance of programming "REST" into the weekly plan Corey & Joe give their thoughts on ice baths Corey gives the "inside scoop" on some fascinating research studies he's conducted Plus much, Much MORE! *For a full list of Show Notes, Timestamps & Important Links from this episode visit: www.IndustrialStrengthShow.com