

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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Aug 5, 2021 • 1h 54min
#329 The Art of Coaching, Strength Coach Lifestyle and LIFE LESSONS w/ Zach Even-Esh & Joe D.
Joe D. reunites with Zach Even-Esh in this week's EPIC podcast! (You'll probably end up listening to this episode multiple times!) TOPICS INCLUDE: The Art of Coaching - The fine details & little nuances that separate good coaches from GREAT coaches; How we handle "difficult" parents in the gym; Experiences we've had with bad coaches that showed us what we DON'T want to do or become as coaches ourselves; Stories, memories, and lessons learned from our close friend [who recently passed away] Dr. Tom "The Guru" Bilella; LIFE LESSONS that we've experienced as we've gotten older; Garage Gym Godfathers seminar details/announcement...and Much MORE! *For Show Notes, Timestamps & Important Links from this episode goto www.IndustrialStrengthShow.com IMPORTANT LINKS Garage Gym Godfathers seminar [digital download] Zach Even-Esh (@zevenesh) Magic Spoon [promo code: JOED]

Jul 29, 2021 • 1h 40min
#328 Best Exercises for "Inner" Pec Development, How I Trained My First Olympic Athlete & More!
This week's show starts with some "life updates" [which include]: Willy's surgery, Mickey Gall's UFC fight, New Garage Gym Pics/Tour & Joe's recent lat tear. Joe then answers 4 listener questions. TOPICS INCLUDE: Treating "armpit pain" from benching / Preventing Pec Tears; How to develop your "inner pecs"; Why does Joe lift his head up when benching; How Joe trained his first Olympic athlete. *For Show Notes & Timestamps visit www.IndustrialStrengthShow.com Important Links/People Mentioned DeFranco's Nutritional Supplements Joe DeFranco's Instagram (@defrancosgym) Magic Spoon [discount code: JOED] BlueChew [discount code: DEFRANCO]

Jul 22, 2021 • 1h 25min
#327 The Darkside of Resistance Training [What Every Lifter Needs to Understand]
Joe kicks off this week's show with a "life update" that includes: Willy's eye removal surgery, new garage gym equipment, truck problems...and a NEW "shoulder tear"?!? He then spends the rest of the episode covering the "darkside" of resistance training, ie, The Top 5 Things That Every Lifter Needs To Know/Understand [in order to experience all the amazing benefits resistance training has to offer]! *For a full list of Show Notes & Timestamps goto www.IndustrialStrengthShow.com Important Links/People Mentioned CPPS L1 - New Jersey, July 31st DeFranco Insider Magic Spoon [promo code: JOED] BlueChew [promo code: DEFRANCO]

Jul 15, 2021 • 1h 18min
#326 What I'm Doing Differently To Drop Body Fat [Full Day of Eating, New "Cardio" Routine & More!]
This week's show starts with a new segment where Joe shares [new] "Stuff He Likes". He then details his current diet & supplementation, meal-by-meal. He includes things he's now doing differently, along with his favorite [high protein] snacks that taste like dessert!! He concludes the show by explaining how he's "spiced up" his morning walks, which has led to better recovery, reduced belly fat and more overall GAINS! *For a full list of Show Notes & Timestamps goto: www.IndustrialStrengthShow.com RELATED LINKS/PEOPLE MENTIONED DeFranco's Nutritional Supplements www.FitnessZone.com @microgainz BlueChew [Discount Code: DEFRANCO] Magic Spoon [Discount Code: JOED]

Jul 8, 2021 • 1h 27min
#325 How I ReBuilt My Left Shoulder, New Garage Gym Update & More!
This week Joe starts the show by giving an update on the progress he's made with his new garage gym. After getting sidetracked [and sharing an incredibly frustrating call he recently had with Verizon] Joe gets into the specifics of his new garage gym. Topics include: Upgrades that have been made, new equipment that's been ordered, old equipment that will be moved into the garage & the equipment that "didn't make the cut". During the second half of the show, Joe gives an update on his shoulder "rehab" and the specifics regarding his new training split/experiment!! *For a full list of Show Notes, Timestamps & Important Links from this episode go to: www.IndustrialStrengthShow.com TODAY'S SPONSORS Magic Spoon [promo code: JOED] HelloWater [promo code: DEFRANCO]

Jul 1, 2021 • 1h 28min
#324 The TRUTH About Reverse Hypers and Low Back Pain, My 'Mount Rushmore' of Gym Pet Peeves & More!
This week Joe returns from vacation with plenty of stories to share (and questions to answer)!! MAIN TOPICS OF DISCUSSION INCLUDE: The "secret pill" for managing anxiety; How to prevent "low back lock-up" when standing for long periods of time; The TRUTH about Reverse Hypers and low back pain; Joe shares a "hotel gym story" which leads to his 'Mount Rushmore' of Gym Etiquette Pet Peeves...and More! *For Timestamps & Show Notes from today's episode visit www.IndustrialStrengthShow.com. Important Links/People Mentioned DeFranco's Nutritional Supplements Reverse Hyper machine Dr. Stuart McGill

Jun 24, 2021 • 1h 10min
#323 Using "Mechanical Drop-Sets" to Get Jacked, Improve Your Shoulder Mobility While Watching TV & More!
This week's show is recorded on location from Palm Beach, Florida! Joe takes some time away from his family vacation to answer 4 listener questions. SPECIFIC TOPICS INCLUDE: 1) How to stay hydrated and prevent low back pain when traveling 2) The difference between regular drop-sets & "mechanical" drop-sets [Plus Joe's favorite mechanical drop-set pairings for all muscle groups!] 3) Troubleshooting the vertical jump [Why do athletes drift forward when they jump?] 4) Two upper body stretches you can do [to improve shoulder mobility] while watching TV! *For Show Notes & Timestamps goto www.IndustrialStrengthShow.com Important Links/People Mentioned www.BlueChew.com [promo code: DEFRANCO] www.DeFrancoInsider.com Dana Santas (@mobilitymaker)

Jun 17, 2021 • 1h 31min
#322 My [Meathead] Birthday Present, Ashley's Health Scare & The Top 5 Qualities of Great Dads!
In this week's episode, Joe celebrates Father's Day, his upcoming Birthday & fills everyone in on what's been going on in the DeFranco household! HIGHLIGHTS INCLUDE: Ashley's recent blood work and what everyone can learn from her "health scare"; BONUS "Overrated/Underrated" segment w/ Ashley in the hot seat!; "Highlights" & "lowlights" from Joe's recent blood work; What's Joe getting for his 46th birthday?; Joe's Top 5 Qualities of Being a Great Dad...and Much MORE! *For a full list of Show Notes & Timestamps goto www.IndustrialStrengthShow.com Important Links/People Mentioned Ashley DeFranco (@ashleydefranco) www.DeFrancoShop.com www.CPPScoaches.com [promo code: JOED20] www.BlueChew.com [promo code: DEFRANCO] www.HelloWater.com [promo code: DEFRANCO]

Jun 10, 2021 • 1h 28min
#321 Dr. Beau Hightower on Chiropractic Criticism, Top 3 Longevity "Difference Makers" & More!
This week Joe is joined by Dr. Beau Hightower - The "YouTube Famous" Chiropractor to UFC Fighters, WWE Wrestlers, and Athletes/Celebrities From Across the Globe! Highlights from their conversation include: How/Why Dr. Beau's videos began going viral; The traditional "business model" of chiropractic and how Beau's practice is different; Misconceptions surrounding chiropractic; The 3 different types of chiropractors; Responding to Joe Rogan's criticism of chiropractic; The importance of nuance & moderation [in all fields]; Does "cracking" your neck and/or knuckles cause arthritis?; Safety/effectiveness of high velocity spinal decompression/adjustments; Dr. Beau's Big 3 longevity "difference makers"...and Much More! *For Show Notes & Timestamps visit www.IndustrialStrengthShow.com. Related Links/People Mentioned DeFranco Shop Dr. Beau Hightower (@dr.beauhightower) Dr. Beau's Youtube channel Dr. Gregory Johnson Hellowater [promo code: DEFRANCO] BlueChew [promo code: DEFRANCO]

Jun 3, 2021 • 1h 12min
#320 The No-Cardio Way to Burn Fat & Age-Proof Your Body w/ MindPump Co-Host Sal Di Stefano!
This week Joe is joined by MindPump co-host & author of the new book, "The Resistance Training Revolution" - Sal Di Stefano. Highlights from their conversation include: Why Sal decided to write a book; Why Sal and his partners (Adam & Justin) get labeled as "anti-cardio"; Biggest misconceptions surrounding cardiovascular exercise [We've all been lied to!]; Why strength training is the single best form of exercise; Common strength training mistakes [that prevent most people from achieving their goals]; The "muscle toning" myth; Sal's favorite Rocky movie scene...and Much MORE! *For Show Notes & Timestamps visit www.IndustrialStrengthShow.com Related Links/People Mentioned DeFranco's Nutritional Supplements The Resistance Training Revolution Azuna Fresh [Discount Code: DEFRANCO] CPPS certification Sal Di Stefano (@mindpumpsal) Adam Schafer (@mindpumpadam) Justin Andrews (@mindpumpjustin)


