Joe DeFranco's Industrial Strength Show

This week's "Birthday Bash" episode begins with an unforeseen circumstance (as Joe's dad refuses to stick around for the show), but things pick up once Ashley DeFranco arrives :) Ashley explains how her fitness journey began, what her training consists of today, and gives a detailed rundown of her daily nutrition/supplementation. The second half of the show is dedicated to Joe's "10 Commandments of Training Longevity" and his Top 10 list of "Meathead Manners"! For Show Notes & Timestamps goto www.IndustrialStrengthShow.com

This week Joe reveals his "functional strength standards" for 6 different exercises. Unlike "chasing numbers" in the barbell squat, bench press and deadlift (which often leads to immobility, dysfunction or injury); These 6 unique exercises will help you feel and function BETTER as they improve! [Find out how YOU stack up to Joe D's standards by listening to this week's show!] For Show Notes & Timestamps goto www.IndustrialStrengthShow.com

Dr. Tom returns to the show to discuss the blood work you should be demanding your doctor to order. If you want to live a long, healthy life you MUST monitor the 8 blood markers discussed on this week's show! For Show Notes & Timestamps goto www.IndustrialStrengthShow.com

This week, Ashley DeFranco joins the show to discuss what it's like to be married to Joe DeFranco. Topics of discussion include: How Joe & Ashley first met; How many relationships Joe lost because of his business; Balancing work and relationships; How often does Joe bring work problems home with him; The things that Joe & Ashley DISLIKE most about each other; Dealing with a resentful spouse; The importance of knowing your partner's "love language"; Dealing with "flirty" clients; Making time for each other even when your schedule is crazy; Training with your girlfriend/wife; Keeping your libido with kids running around the house...and Much MORE! For Show Notes & Timestamps go to www.IndustrialStrengthShow.com

This week Joe D. and Smitty answer your football training questions! Topics include: How to incorporate sprints and jumps into your strength program; How to develop an athletic & aesthetic physique; Results from DeFranco's in-house "Med Ball Volleyball" study; Are 300-yard shuttles ever recommended?; What percentage of a football player's conditioning should be aerobic vs anaerobic?; Training multiple-sport athletes; Should football players "condition" during the season?; Can the CPPS Football Preparation Specialist course be beneficial to basketball players?; Top supplement recommendations for football players; Improving ankle mobility without any equipment; Dealing with high school athletes who have "mandatory lifting" at their school so they show up to your gym sore, tired, and unmotivated...and Much MORE! For Show Notes & Timestamps visit www.IndustrialStrengthShow.com

This week Joe sits down with Jeff Nichols - a former 'Biggest Loser' Runner-Up who lost over 180 pounds! Topics of discussion include: Behind-the-scenes details regarding how he got on the TV show; The quality of the trainers, workouts and nutrition advice he received while on the show; How much time he actually spent each week with the "celebrity trainers"; Whether or not he felt the trainers provided him with the necessary tools to keep the weight off once the show ended; How he's doing now; Advice for those who are currently struggling with their weight...and Much MORE! For Show Notes & Timestamps visit www.IndustrialStrengthShow.com

Joe kicks off today's show by following up on his "celebrity trainer rant" from last week. After recapping his rant (and the interesting Instagram feedback that followed), he provides his solution to the problem. Joe outlines exactly how he feels untrained, overweight people should get started on their fitness journey. He then moves onto the second topic of the day - Programming Bodyweight Isometrics. This includes over 20 of his favorite bodyweight isometric exercises and various ways of incorporating them into your routine. For Show Notes & Timestamps visit www.IndustrialStrengthShow.com

On this week's show, Joe answers the question, "What is the most efficient form of cardio when fat loss is the primary goal?" Specific topics of discussion include: The bioenergetic differences between HIIT & LISS; Does the "EPOC" component of HIIT get blown out of proportion; Benefits and drawbacks of both HIIT & LISS; Best practices for implementing cardio into your program...and Much MORE! For Show Notes & Timestamps visit www.IndustrialStrengthShow.com

Joe D. enters today's show in a foul mood [which leads to an epic 21-minute rant]. After sharing his displeasure with two of the most popular companies in the world, Joe "gets back on track" and produces an awesome podcast detailing his all-time favorite upper body workout "finishers"! For Show Notes & Timestamps visit www.IndustrialStrengthShow.com

This week Joe D. discusses three separate topics. 1 - How/why you should manipulate your upper back training volume if your workout is going to include any kind of overhead pressing. 2 - The hack Joe recommends to all "fat bastards" who have a tendency to overeat at dinner. 3 - Joe's Top 6 exercise pairings for improving joint health and mobility... Plus Joe's bonus "#bestsupersetever" recommendation! For Show Notes & Timestamps visit www.IndustrialStrengthShow.com