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.
Episodes
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Apr 12, 2018 • 1h 35min
#159 How I Trained Triple H & Stephanie McMahon for Wrestlemania 34
Joe gives a recap of his trip to New Orleans and answers questions regarding Triple H & Stephanie McMahon's Wrestlemania prep. Specific topics of discussion include: The biggest difference in Triple H's programming this year; Joe outlines Triple H's weekly template; Joe provides a sample Dynamic-Effort Lower Body workout; The specific method Joe used to pack muscle on Triple H's upper back & shoulders (without stressing his joints); How/Why Farmers Walks were used so frequently in this year's training; The additional mobility work that was added to Triple H's training this year; The specific type of cardio Triple H performed during his final 8 weeks of Wrestlemania prep; Joe gives an overview of Stephanie's weekly training schedule...and Much MORE! For Show Notes & Timestamps goto www.IndustrialStrengthShow.com
Mar 29, 2018 • 1h 27min
Episode 158: World-Class Powerlifter Chad Aichs Speaks Openly About His Depression, Insomnia & Suicidal Thoughts
This week, Joe sits down with one of the top super heavyweight powerlifters of all time - Chad Aichs. Chad speaks openly and candidly about his battles with depression, insomnia and suicidal thoughts. You'll hear about the different effects that training had on his mental health and some of the changes he's made to help overcome his struggles. For Show Notes & Timestamps go to www.IndustrialStrengthShow.com
Mar 22, 2018 • 1h 17min
Episode157: George DeFranco Talks Training Longevity, Participation Trophies, Altercations on the Job & More!
It's been 3 years and 154 episodes since George DeFranco last appeared as a guest on the Industrial Strength Show. This week, George D. RETURNS (although he's not happy about it). After explaining what's been pissing him off lately, Joe asks his dad to speak on the following topics: His current health/injury status; What training advice he'd give to his former 19-year-old self; George's current supplementation protocol; Thoughts on "participation trophies" and how kids are being raised today; Physical altercations he faced while on the Job...and Much MORE! For Show Notes & Timestamps go to www.IndustrialStrengthShow.com
Mar 15, 2018 • 1h 6min
Episode 156: Dr. Tom & Joe D. Talk Protein Powder Quality, Improving Relationships & Spoiled Bastards!
Dr. Tom returns and as usual he's got a lot to talk about! This week's topics include: Whey Protein ISOLATE vs Whey Protein CONCENTRATE; Supplement company manufacturing practices [Buyer Beware]; Dr. Tom reveals Joe's "Love Language"; "Bilella's Greatest Hits"; Joe & Ashley take the DISC Personality Test; Another sale for you spoiled bastards...and MORE! For Show Notes & Timestamps go to www.IndustrialStrengthShow.com
Mar 8, 2018 • 1h 20min
EP155: How To Create A Product That Jumps Out & Finds Your Customers w/ Paul Reddick
Paul "The Wolf" Reddick returns to the show to solve all our business and internet marketing problems! Topics of discussion include: How most guys try to solve their problems (and why it doesn't work); The "marketing question" that nobody wants to talk about; How to create a product that stands out in a crowd; Should you try to "appeal to the masses" or target a specific "niche audience"; How to sell without sounding like a douchebag; The 2 major mistakes people make when they begin internet marketing...and Much MORE! For Show Notes & Timestamps go to www.IndustrialStrengthShow.com
Mar 1, 2018 • 1h 9min
Episode 154: The Biggest Fitness Scam Ever, What Exercises DON'T Do...and an impromptu Business Lesson!
Joe D. slides into his Instagram DM's and answers questions on the following topics: The relationship between mobility and stability; How/Why your exercise selection does NOT determine your end result/adaptation; The biggest fitness scam of all-time...and an impromptu lesson in growing your business! For Show Notes & Timestamps go to www.IndustrialStrengthShow.com
Feb 21, 2018 • 1h 13min
Episode 153: Scott "Mr. Strong Bastard" Woodhall on Training, Helping Others & His Hatred for Traditional Meditation
Joe interviews this year's Strong Bastard Transformation Challenge Grand Champion - Scott Woodhall. Together, they discuss a wide variety of topics including: How Scott tweaked the SB911 program to fit his personal needs; How Scott is utilizing his "new-found fame" to help others; Scott and Joe share their mutual hatred for "traditional meditation"...and Much MORE! For Show Notes & Timestamps go to www.IndustrialStrengthShow.com
Feb 15, 2018 • 1h 17min
Episode 152: Dr. John Rusin: Long-term Gainz Without the Aches & Pains!
This week, Joe sits down with Dr. John Rusin. Together, they discuss a variety of topics including: Strategies for reducing pain, increasing strength and living healthier; How "corrective exercises" SHOULD be implemented; The 6 phases of a proper warm-up; The daily activity that everyone with low back pain should be doing; The 6 foundational movement patterns that should be the cornerstone of everyone's training; John's evaluation process with new clients...and Much MORE! For Show Notes & Timestamps go to www.IndustrialStrengthShow.com
Feb 8, 2018 • 2h
Episode 151: Never-Before-Told Stories of Struggle From My First 5 Years in Business!
A young struggling business owner asks Joe to share some of the challenges he faced during his "come up" in the fitness industry. Joe responds by detailing 5 never-before-told stories of struggle from his early years in business. For Show Notes & Timestamps go to www.IndustrialStrengthShow.com
Jan 31, 2018 • 1h 40min
Episode 150: Paul Rabil On Humility, Turning Pro vs. STAYING Pro & More!
This week, Joe sits down with the world's most recognizable lacrosse player, Paul Rabil. They discuss a wide variety of topics including: Humility, what it takes to make it to the professional level vs. what it takes to STAY pro; The importance of recovery; Overcoming setbacks, productivity and daily rituals; book recommendations...and Much MORE! For Show Notes & Timestamps go to www.IndustrialStrengthShow.com
