Joe DeFranco's Industrial Strength Show

This week Joe follows up on all the questions and comments he received after posting video footage of his 8-year-old daughters first strength training session. Topics include: The #1 secret to making your kids first workout experience a positive/impactful one; Specific strength training & conditioning guidelines for kids; The danger(s) involved in "over-conditioning" young kids; The truth about early sport specialization; Can strength training stunt a child's growth?; The misconceptions surrounding the definition of "strength training"; Joe talks about the unique cast of characters that had the biggest influence on him as a kid...and More! For Show Notes & Timestamps goto www.IndustrialStrengthShow.com To register for the next CPPS course in Miami goto https://cppscoaches.com/schedule/

This week Joe continues his Instagram Q&A from last week. Topics covered include: 1) How to incorporate banded squats, bench presses and deadlifts into the SB911 program 2) How to train high school athletes who also have to train at school with their team 3) The craziest (and most impactful) DM Joe ever received 4) How long should you coach before you start selling products? 5) How to run a faster 2k 6) How to prevent clients from getting bored (and "going through the motions") during their warm-up 7) Are there any positive aspects of the Smith Machine? 8) Training considerations for clients diagnosed with high blood pressure 9) New seminar/product collaboration with Jim "Smitty" Smith coming in 2020! 10) How to prevent clients from questioning your credibility and results *For Timestamps & Important Links mentioned in this episode goto www.IndustrialStrengthShow.com

This week begins Part 1 of a 2-Part Instagram Q&A where Joe will be answering 20 total questions from his audience. Today's topics include: 1) The steps involved in designing an effective training program 2) Biggest mistakes people make that prevents them from reaching their goals 3) Determining your "Power Index" 4) Advice for training multi-sport youth athletes that are always "in-season" 5) Is it possible to accomplish your fitness goals while helping others? 6) Advice for college students looking to get into the S&C industry 7) Has Joe's "WHY" or his Core Values ever changed? 8) Best way to improve your ability to recover after the age of 50 9) Best strength training movements for swimmers 10) Recommended percentages & modalities when training to improve velocity. For specific Timestamps from this episode goto www.IndustrialStrengthShow.com To purchase DeFranco-brand supplements goto www.DeFrancosNutrition.com

On this final episode of 2019, Joe D. shares this year's most popular show (based on downloads, feedback and social media engagement), then reflects on WHY he feels that show was so impactful. He then reviews the Top 5 Training Takeaways from 2019. This episode also includes lots of FREE STUFF for the audience! Listen to find out how you can win t-shirts, hoodies, Fat Gripz & More! For Show Notes & Timestamps goto www.IndustrialStrengthShow.com

This week Joe is answering emails & Instagram questions from his audience. Specific topics of discussion include: Joe's opinion on training when sick; Unusual (but smart) rep recommendations for beginners; The problems associated with having flat feet (and how to fix them); Joe's favorite Christmas movie; Deadlift grip recommendations; Post-workout stretching vs box breathing; Joe's thoughts on TRT; The one piece of equipment every home gym needs; Should athletes focus more on strengthening neck extension over flexion; One thing strength coaches should worry LESS about when training athletes...Plus a quick recap from last weekend's STRONG NY event! For specific timestamps of each question goto www.IndustrialStrengthShow.com To register for an upcoming CPPS course goto www.CPPScoaches.com/schedule

This week Joe covers 2 main topics. For the first 20 minutes he discusses Rest Intervals. You'll learn the relationship between reps & rest, when full recovery between sets is recommended vs incomplete recovery...and the exception to the rule(s). After a brief "shopping cart" tangent, Joe gets into today's 2nd topic, where he reveals the 8 (most popular) exercises that he feels do more harm than good! For Show Notes & Timestamps visit: www.IndustrialStrengthShow.com To see the 2020 CPPS certification course schedule visit: www.CPPScoaches.com/schedule [Use coupon code "XMAS2019" to save 10% on ALL courses. Offer ends Dec. 26, 2019]

Chris Duffin returns to the Industrial Strength Show...and there's a lot to talk about since his last appearance 2.5 years ago! Highlights from this conversation include: Chris's grand goal of becoming the 1st person to squat AND deadlift 1000lbs; Using velocity as an objective way to autoregulate your training; How Chris designs his warm-ups; Chris's post-workout routine & favorite recovery methods; Why Chris doesn't spend much time on spinal decompression; Joe thanks Chris for creating the Kadillac barbell; Chris talks about growing up homeless, killing rattlesnakes as a child, being around murderers (and other incredible stories from his best-selling book, "The Eagle and The Dragon")...plus much, Much MORE! For Show Notes, Timestamps & Important Links from this episode visit www.IndustrialStrengthShow.com

George DeFranco returns to the Industrial Strength Show to answer YOUR questions! Topics discussed during this week's Q&A include: George's biggest pet peeves (as a gym owner); Worst excuses used by people looking to get out of tickets; How Joe pisses off his dad; George's advice to his 45-year-old self; Memorable fatherhood moments and stories about "little Joe D."; Discipline in the DeFranco household; George's thoughts on "participation trophies"; The key(s) to a successful marriage; The true "meaning of life" (w/ Lucy DeFranco)...and much, Much MORE! *For a list of all questions answered on today's show - along with specific timestamps - goto: www.IndustrialStrengthShow.com **For NEW winter DeFranco merch goto: https://defrancoshop.com/collections/all

Joe is back from California & he's fired up! This week he discusses why the "negative" research surrounding ice baths, static stretching and foam rolling still HASN'T changed his views on the topics. He explains why he still incorporates these things into his programming (and you should too!) The end of today's episode is dedicated to the box squat. Joe describes why he feels the box squat is the best/safest way to teach beginners how to squat. For Timestamps & Important Links from today's show goto www.IndustrialStrengthShow.com

Joe concludes his 18-hour workday with a Q&A. (Please forgive him if he sounds delirious...especially towards the end of the show lol :)) This week's topics include:The effects alcohol has on performance; How to develop athletic power (3 common mistakes you must avoid); Best ways to prevent "wintertime blues"; Is eating right before going to sleep bad for you; The 2 "cheat foods" Joe is currently obsessed with...and More! For Timestamps & Important Links from today's show visit www.IndustrialStrengthShow.com