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Joe DeFranco's Industrial Strength Show
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…
Episodes
- Joe DeFranco's Industrial Strength Show
#596 You're Strong & Fit… But Are You Ready to Sprint? [+ Full Q&A]
You lift weights. You do cardio. But are you actually in shape to SPRINT? On this week's Q&A, Joe explains why your squat and deadlift numbers—and even a great…
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#595 The Secret To Recovering Faster After 40 + The Overlooked Muscle in Low Back Pain (Q&A)
Are you always sore? Before you buy another recovery gadget, you might wanna take a closer look at your TRAINING! On this week's show, Joe answers four…
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#594 If I Woke Up Fat & Bloated Tomorrow Here's What I'd Do...
What would Joe DeFranco do if he woke up tomorrow, looked in the mirror, and "Bloated Joe D" was staring back at him?! In this episode, Joe answers a…
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#593 Why I NEVER Program Forced Reps + Squatober After 40 [Q&A]
In this week's episode, Joe answers four listener questions covering smarter training, career growth, and better breathing. He explains why he never programs…
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#592 - Grit or Disrespect (The HYROX Incident), My Skin Cancer Scare & a Totally Random Q&A!
Joe takes a break from the typical training Q&A for a fun, unique episode featuring 10 totally random listener questions! He opens up about his recent skin…
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#591 How We Combined Three Training Splits into One Badass 12-Week Program!
"Muscle confusion" is complete bullsh*t. So why did Joe D. and Smitty name their new program "Mass Confusion?" In this episode, they explain the difference…
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#590 Prescribing Movement as Medicine w/ coach Kevin Carr
This week, Joe welcomes coach Kevin Carr to the Industrial Strength Show! Kevin is the co-founder of the Certified Functional Strength Coach certification and…
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#589 How I Train My Daughter IN-SEASON + A New Lower Body Primer You Gotta Try!
In this episode, Joe breaks down his tried-and-true principles for in-season strength training. He discusses Charlie Francis' famous "Fill the Glass" concept…
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#588 The Strength Training Retirement Plan (Plus Q&A)
This week, Joe explains why strength training should be viewed as a "retirement plan for your body" and breaks down the "Strength Training Snowball Effect" —…
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#587 Has Full Range of Motion Training Gone TOO FAR?
Has full range of motion training gone too far? This week, Joe questions whether the fitness industry pendulum has swung too far — from half reps and poor…
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#586 The Fitness Industry's Biggest Coaching Scam
In this episode, Joe exposes what he considers one of the fitness industry's biggest coaching scams: influencers who train a celebrity or pro athlete ONE TIME…
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#585 Strength Training Shouldn't Look Like Your Sport (+ Full Q&A)
In this week's Q&A episode, Joe answers three listener questions covering sport-specific strength training, how to train someone who hates working out, and the…
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#584 My 6-Month Obsession: The Full Story Behind "Lean Bastard"
It took Joe six months to create a program that only lasts nine weeks. In this episode, he explains why. Joe pulls back the curtain on the creation of Lean…
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#583 Don't Get Blood Work Before Listening To This!
Joe is back from vacation and he's got a lot of catching up to do...but he's only got an hour to do it! He kicks off this fast-paced "return episode" with a…
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#582 I Rated EVERY Piece of Equipment in My Garage Gym
After receiving many requests, Joe finally opens the garage doors and gives listeners a complete rundown of the equipment in his home gym. But this isn't just…
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#581 How Training In My 100-Degree Garage Changed My Body (And My Workouts)
After training in his 100-degree garage gym for weeks, Joe decided to do something he hadn't done in over 25 years — join a commercial gym. What happened next…
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#580 Critiquing MY OWN Advice From 20+ Years Ago
A longtime listener recently dug through his collection of Joe's old Ask Joe Q&A's, T Nation articles, and EliteFTS posts from over 20 years ago… and he…
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#579 Why Your Warm-Up Sets Are Making You Weaker...And Other Costly Training Mistakes!
In this episode, Joe D. explains why one of the most common warm-up mistakes is actually making lifters weaker before their work sets even begin. He shares a…
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#578 - I'm Turning 51 This Week: Here's 15 Things I Believe NOW More Than Ever...
This week, Joe celebrates his 51st birthday by sharing 15 lessons, principles, and beliefs that have stood the test of time throughout his life and 30-year…
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#577 Sleep Deprived? Don't Skip Your Workout...Change THIS Instead!
We've all been there… You slept like crap, you're exhausted, and you've got a workout scheduled. So what should you do? Skip the workout? Push through as…
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#576 - If I Could Give You Only ONE Training Tip Per Body Part...
What if you could get 30 years of coaching experience condensed into one training tip per body part? This week, Joe takes on a unique challenge from a…
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#575 An Ordinary Guy Who Did Something EXTRAORDINARY...
On this week's episode Joe & Smitty introduce the world to Derek Medeiros, aka, this year's SB911 GRAND CHAMPION! Highlights from this conversation include…
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#574 I DISMANTLED a Fitness Influencer's TERRIBLE Program...And Showed How To Fix It
On this week's show a listener asks Joe to review a workout that his son got from a popular "fitness influencer"...and Joe does NOT hold back with his…
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#573 Bedtime Snacks That'll Get Ya JACKED (+ Bodyweight-Only Arm/Delt Training & More!)
On this week's show Joe covers 4 topics: 1) How to kill your nighttime cravings WITHOUT killing your gains (Joe shares 4 of his favorite high protein…
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#572 Training To Failure vs 0 RIR: The Difference MATTERS (+ Summer Shred Lies EXPOSED)
Joe kicks off this week's show with 3 big announcements regarding the Iron Business Blueprint, this month's "MuscleUp" supplement sale & NEW MERCH! He then…
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#571 How Quality-Obsessed Coaches Scale Their Gym Business (Without Selling Out)
On this week's show Joe D. & Chris Tutela shatter some of the most common myths & misconceptions surrounding gym ownership. More specifically: 1) You can't…
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#570 3 "Training Rules" I Break Every Week (+ Vegas/Wrestlemania Stories!)
Joe is back from Vegas and on this week's podcast he's sharing all the behind-the-scenes stories from his trip! Other topics discussed include "the 2-exercise…
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#569 Most Chin-up Advice is WRONG...Here's What WORKS (Yet Nobody Teaches!)
Most chin-up advice you'll find online is either incomplete or complete bullsh*t! In this week's episode, Joe breaks down what actually works (based on his 30…
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#568 - Does Grip Strength REALLY Predict Lifespan? (+ Time Under Tension TRUTH No One Explains)!
This week Joe clears up the confusion regarding 3 popular [yet misunderstood] topics: #1) Does building more muscle enable you to have more dietary freedom -…
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#567 4 Reasons Why Your Program Sucks! [Longevity Edition]
This week Jim "Smitty" Smith returns to the Industrial Strength Show to discuss all things programming! You'll hear Joe & Smitty go back and forth as they…
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#566 You're Doing Contrast Training WRONG! [Do THIS Instead To Improve Power/Speed]
Most people THINK they're doing "Contrast Training," but in reality they're just doing a sloppy circuit that kills power, reinforces bad mechanics, and…
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#565 They BANNED Light Dumbbells?! Here's What Texas Tech Got WRONG (And Right)
On this week's show Joe gives his nuanced take on the viral clip of a Texas Tech football player revealing that their strength coaches removed all light…
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#564 How I Make The BEST Gains in the WORST Gyms!
Joe is back from St. Louis and on this week's show he explains how he's ALWAYS able to have a great workout - even in the worst [most poorly equipped] hotel…
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#563 - Bret Contreras: How To "Make It" in the Fitness Industry (Then vs Now), The Key to LONGTERM Progress & More!
After 9 long years Bret Contreras, aka, "The Glute Guy" returns to the Industrial Strength Show...and he & Joe have a LOT to talk about! Here are a few of the…
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#562 When To Program High Reps, The Most Underrated Set/Rep Scheme for Newbies & More!
On this week's show Joe continues the Q&A he started last week. After venting about the amount of shoveling he's done over the past 48 hours, Joe answers the…
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#561 The Smallest Body Part with The Biggest Impact on Longevity (Q&A)
This week Joe answers 6 listener questions. Specific topics include: Q1) Thoughts on the 5-day split: Upper/Lower/Push/Pull/Legs? Q2) What are the biggest…
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#560 Low Hanging Fruit: 10 Ridiculously Simple Ways To Improve Your Health
On this week's show Joe shares 10 [ridiculously simple] ways to improve your health. NOTE: There are NO "gimmicky products" or "biohacks" on Joe's list. Unlike…
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#559 The Personal Side of Training Athletes w/ Detroit Lions S&C Coach Cam Josse
On this week's show Joe welcomes back former DeFranco's Gym head coach and current Detroit Lions S&C coach Cameron Josse. Cam discusses a wide variety of…
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#558 Mainstream "Health Metrics" That Are Overrated, Exercises My Clients Love To Hate & More!
On this week's show, Joe answers 4 listener questions. Specific topics include: 1) Two of the most overrated "health metrics" [and what you should pay…
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#557 Is Obesity a Disease? My [Uncensored] Thoughts on Oprah's 'VIEW' Appearance!
On this week's show Joe reacts to a recent episode of "The View" where Dr. Ania Jastreboff & Oprah Winfrey state that, "Obesity is NOT a choice, it's a…
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#556 Common "Healthy Habits" That Are Highly Overrated & My Thoughts on the New Food Pyramid
Joe opens this week's show with an update regarding his longtime search for the best "non-toxic, non-stick cookware." He then shares the 3 common habits that…
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#555 This Challenge Will Set The Tone for Your Entire Year! [ARE YOU IN?]
If you want to start 2026 STRONG, this podcast is a MUST-LISTEN! This year marks the 10-year anniversary of the original "SB911 Transformation Contest" and on…
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#554 The REALEST Fitness (and LIFE) Advice You'll Hear Going Into 2026!
On this special New Year's Eve/Day edition of the podcast Joe cuts through all the BULLSH*T "health & fitness" advice that currently dominates social media and…
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#553 3 Tips for a Merry/Meathead Christmas & The #1 Longevity Tip for Lazy Bastards!
In honor of Christmas falling on a Thursday for the first time in 11 years - Joe decided to record a new show for his audience this week - as opposed to a…
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#552 - My Christmas List For Washed-Up Meatheads [Affordable Gift Ideas]
On this week's show Joe shares his list of last-minute [affordable] gift ideas for the washed-up meathead! *For a full list of Show Notes & Timestamps visit…
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#551 A Day In My Life (including diet)
On today's show, Joe takes his audience through a full day in his life as he juggles responsibilities as a personal trainer/gym owner, business coach…
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#550 The Nuanced TRUTH About Collagen Protein, Cold Plunging & Meal Timing/Frequency w/ Dr. Allan Bacon!
Dr. Allan Bacon returns to the Industrial Strength Show (after a wildly popular first appearance) to discuss the nuanced truth about the following topics: 1)…
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#549 Introducing The World To Coach CARTright!
Joe kicks off this special Thanksgiving episode by sharing all the things he's most thankful for this year. After giving thanks, he introduces his audience to…
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#548 The 3 Most Underrated Set/Rep Schemes, My Experience w/ the "Wolverine Stack" & More!
Joe kicks off this week's show with a quick update on his dad's shoulder replacement...and a NEW MERCH announcement! He then answers 2 listener questions…
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#547 Gym Lessons from High Achievers, How To Blow Up Your Biceps in ONE Set & More!
For the second time in 4 weeks, Jim "Smitty" Smith joins Joe for an "off the cuff" podcast conversation! Specific topics discussed include: Behind-the-scenes…
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#546 How To Combine Volume & Intensity To Create The Perfect Workout
Very unique show this week as Joe had to record the podcast from his truck in the parking lot of a hospital (during his dad's shoulder replacement surgery!)…
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#545 The Unbiased TRUTH About Training Volume...And Why I'm Pissed Off!
Joe kicks off today's show by explaining why he's pissed off... He then makes up for his "negativity" by giving away a bunch of free supplements and merch! He…
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#544 Practical Advice for Improving VO2 Max, Should You Do Cardio Before or After Weights & More!
Joe kicks off this week's show with 2 very important announcements... He then answers 4 "cardio-related" questions from his audience. Specific topics include…
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#543 BUILT DIFFERENT: A Behind-The-Scenes Look at the Methods Behind The Madness!
On this week's show Smitty and Joe D. "pull back the curtain" and give the audience a behind-the-scenes look at [what goes into] the creation of a PhD-level…
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#542 The Best Training Split You've NEVER Tried, My Thoughts on Dr. Mike's "PhD Controversy" & More!
This week Joe answers 4 listener questions. Topics include: 1) The controversy surrounding Dr. Mike Israetel's PhD dissertation 2) The most underrated training…
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#541 When To Program Slow Eccentrics, Exercise Sequencing for Better Joint Health & More!
This week Joe is solo and he's answering 4 of YOUR questions! Specific topics include: 1) Is eccentric duration important for muscle hypertrophy? (If not, is…
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#540 The Nuanced TRUTH About Bulking, Fasting, Vegetable "Defense Chemicals" & More w/ Dr. Allan Bacon
This week Joe welcomes Dr. Allan Bacon to the Industrial Strength Show. Dr. Allan holds a Doctorate in Dental Surgery from the University of Maryland. He…
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#539 Principle-Based Programming & Pain-Free Gains w/ Dr. John Rusin
After a 7-year hiatus, Dr. John Rusin (Founder & CEO of Pain-Free Performance Certifications & author of "Pain-Free Performance") returns to the Industrial…
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#538 Josh Bryant On The Nuanced Aspects of Building Strength, Muscle and Speed As We Age
This week Joe welcomes Josh Bryant to the Industrial Strength Show...and he does not disappoint! Josh is a world-renowned strength coach and author. A former…
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#537 The Most Underrated Accessory Exercises For Each Body Part
Due to the popularity of last week's show, Joe decided to continue the conversation this week by revealing his "Most Underrated ACCESSORY Exercises For Each…