Joe DeFranco's Industrial Strength Show

In this week's brief, yet powerful podcast, Joe speaks from the heart regarding HIS interpretation of #BlackoutTuesday. He also shares an extremely important life lesson that we ALL can learn from the GYM. *For Show Notes & Timestamps goto www.IndustrialStrengthShow.com

This week's show kicks off with a few special announcements (which includes new gifs & free gifTs), then Joe starts the show. On today's episode Joe discusses 3 main topics: 1) The Best Way To Train After a Layoff 2) How To Prepare for the New Army Combat Fitness Test 3) The 6 Most Influential NON-Training/Nutrition Books Joe Has Ever Read. *For Show Notes & Timestamps visit www.IndustrialStrengthShow.com *To purchase DeFranco's Nutritional Supplements visit www.DeFrancosNutrition.com *To become CPPS-certified ONLINE visit www.CPPSacademy.com

After a brief announcement regarding the CPPS Online Course sale and some small talk about Joe Rogan's $100M Spotify deal, Joe answers 4 listener questions. Topics include: #1) How much of our flexibility is genetic and how to treat chronically tight hamstrings #2) How & When to train your abs/core directly #3) Should kids take supplements? #4) "Same muscle group" supersets vs "opposing muscle group" supersets - Which are more effective? *For Show Notes, Timestamps & Important Links from this episode visit www.IndustrialStrengthShow.com

As gyms begin to open back up, many gym owners and trainers are concerned about clients who will be training while wearing a mask. Is it safe to train in a mask, or does it increase the risk of hypercapnia (excessive carbon dioxide in the bloodstream)? Joe answers this question and MORE on today's show! *For Show Notes & Timestamps visit www.IndustrialStrengthShow.com

This week Joe continues his Instagram Q&A from last week. Topics of discussion include: Why "calories burned" is NOT a reliable way to assess the quality of your workout; How many sets for each bodypart should you be doing each week; Can athletes ever get too strong; Troubleshooting the hip thrust [What to do if you don't feel your glutes when thrusting]; Joe's advice to other dads living in a "house full of estrogen"; What's the optimal shin angle when squatting/deadlifting; Joe's thoughts on "debating with other trainers"...and More! For Show Notes & Timestamps goto www.IndustrialStrengthShow.com *To get CPPS certified ONLINE goto www.CPPSacademy.com (*Use discount code "STAYHOME" to save 20%!)

Joe starts this week's show with a brief recap of his "stinky situation" last night, then begins Part 1 of a 2-Part Q&A. Specific topics of discussion include: Joe's Top 3 "pillars" of becoming successful in the S&C industry; Joe's 8 favorite vastus medialis exercises; The benefits of long duration isometrics, how to incorporate them into your program, and Joe's 5 favorite extreme iso exercises; The best type of cardio for your overall health; Why/How "push-up challenges" are creating shoulder injuries; Joe proposes a "posterior chain plank challenge" & More! For Show Notes & Timestamps goto www.IndustrialStrengthShow.com To purchase DeFranco's Nutritional Supplements goto www.DeFrancosNutrition.com

Joe starts today's episode by updating the audience on his "quarantine life" and provides a brief recap of his day. He then answers a DM from a "meathead" listener asking how to incorporate sprints into his routine...without pulling a hamstring or injuring himself! After sharing and explaining his "Top 5 Sprint Variations for Meatheads & Non-Athletes", Joe spends the final 30 minutes of the podcast talking about the future of the gym business. For Show Notes & Timestamps goto www.IndustrialStrengthShow.com | To learn more about the CPPS Online certification goto www.CPPSacademy.com

This week Joe is joined by Ben Bruno - a Los Angeles based trainer whose impressive clientele includes: professional athletes, actors & actresses, musicians, supermodels, and his mom. Highlights from this conversation include: How/When Ben first met Joe; How Ben's personal training business has been affected by COVID-19; Why Ben hates the term "celebrity trainer"; The 3 questions Ben asks all his clients; One-on-one personal training vs group training; The difference between training pro athletes vs "gen pop" clients; Designing workouts based on your client's personality; How to know who you can trust online versus who's full of sh*t; Training women vs men; Ben's thoughts on "joint-friendly training"...and Much MORE! For Show Notes & Timestamps goto www.IndustrialStrengthShow.com Follow Ben Bruno on Instagram Follow Joe DeFranco on Instagram

Joe starts this week's show by sharing a personal story of how the COVID-19 pandemic is now hitting closer to home. After his introductory talk, Joe begins this week's Q&A. Topics include: "Plan B" Home Gym equipment recommendations for under $300; Top tips for building a podcast audience; Joe's thoughts on "perineum sunning"; The power of power naps; Joe reveals his ultimate cheat meal; Joe's 3 favorite Swiss Ball exercises; Does a gym's atmosphere help with long-term training adherence; Should bodyweight exercises be taken closer to failure (compared to barbell/dumbbell exercises)...and More! For Show Notes & Timestamps goto: www.IndustrialStrengthShow.com To pre-order NEW DeFranco merch goto: www.DeFrancoShop.com

This week Joe conducts a "live to tape" Q&A. Topics include: Joe's thoughts on this year's Wrestlemania; Maintaining strength with bodyweight-only training; Pec building tips for those training at home without equipment; The best life and career advice Joe has ever gotten; Joe's thoughts on the "healthy at every size" movement; Joe's favorite sneakers to train in; Diet tips for people looking to get lean and healthy during quarantine/financially tough times; Different ways to manipulate exercises when weights are limited; Individualizing workouts when training groups of clients remotely...and More! For Show Notes & Timestamps goto: www.IndustrialStrengthShow.com To purchase DeFranco's Nutritional Supplements goto: www.DeFrancosNutrition.com