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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 ShowEP 55: Triple H talks Training, Low-Carb Dieting, Gym Lessons & More!
In this weeks episode, Paul Levesque [more popularly known as "Triple H"] finally joins the Industrial Strength Show! Triple H is a 14-Time World Heavyweight…
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#52 17 Actionable Takeaways From My 1st Year of Podcast Guests
This week, Joe celebrates his 1-Year "Podcastiversary" by reviewing his Top 17 Takeaways from the guests that appeared on the Industrial Strength Show. These…
Joe DeFranco's Industrial Strength Show#51 Should Women Train Differently Than Men? [Plus a HUGE Announcement]
Joe kicks off this week's episode with a huge announcement regarding the future of the Industrial Strength Show! He then gets into today's training topic -…
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#51 Should Women Train Differently Than Men? [Plus a HUGE Announcement]
Joe kicks off this weeks episode with a huge announcement regarding the future of the Industrial Strength Show! He then gets into today's training topic -…
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#50 The Great Periodization Debate! [Linear vs Conjugate]
In this weeks episode, Joe clears up any confusion regarding the true meaning of the word periodization. He also gives a straightforward, understandable…
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#49 How To Write Effective Training Programs
In this weeks episode, Joe reveals the thought-process that goes into each and every program he designs. For the first time ever, he shares his "Top 6…
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#48 BROseph DeFranco vs. "Real" Research - Static Stretching TRUTH Revealed!
In this weeks episode, Joe discusses a recent NY Times article that revealed the "new" research on static stretching. (Simply put, the "new" research finally…
Joe DeFranco's Industrial Strength Show#47 11 Common Speed Training Mistakes [Avoid These!]
In this week's episode, Joe reveals the 11 most common mistakes that prevent athletes from reaching their true speed potential. Avoiding these mistakes will…
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#47 11 Common Speed Training Mistakes [Avoid These!]
In this weeks episode, Joe reveals the 11 most common mistakes that prevent athletes from reaching their true speed potential. Avoiding these mistakes will…
Joe DeFranco's Industrial Strength Show#46 Epic Vertical Jump Q&A
In this week's podcast, Joe answers a wide variety of questions specifically directed towards vertical jump performance. Questions include the following…
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#46 Epic Vertical Jump Q&A
In this week's podcast, Joe answers a wide variety of questions specifically directed towards vertical jump performance. Questions include the following…
Joe DeFranco's Industrial Strength Show#45 Preventing Hamstring Pulls & The TRUTH About Fasted Morning Cardio!
In this first episode of 2016 Joe D. discusses TWO hot training topics! First, he reveals 5 of his tried-and-true methods for drastically reducing an athlete's…
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#45 Preventing Hamstring Pulls & The TRUTH About Fasted Morning Cardio!
In this first episode of 2016 Joe D. discusses TWO hot training topics! First, he reveals 5 of his tried-and-true methods for drastically reducing an athlete's…
Joe DeFranco's Industrial Strength Show#44 Why Your New Year's Resolution is Bullsh*t!
In this final episode of 2015 Joe D. goes on an intense rant regarding New Year's Resolutions. He then reveals the ONE THING that will have the biggest impact…
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#44 Why Your New Year's Resolution is Bullsh*t!
In this final episode of 2015 Joe D. goes on an intense rant regarding New Year's Resolutions. He then reveals the ONE THING that will have the biggest impact…
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#43 No Pain, No Gain? [The Truth About Muscle Soreness]
In this special Christmas Spectacular edition of the Industrial Strength Show, Joe shares a holiday story and then answers 3 questions from his listeners…
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#42 Matt Mayberry interview - DOMINATE!
In this weeks episode, Joe interviews pro football player turned motivational speaker & peak performance strategist - Matt Mayberry. Matt speaks candidly about…
Joe DeFranco's Industrial Strength Show#41 Meathead Manners, Traps Growin' Out Your Ears & Static Stretching Fears!
Joe starts this week's show with a unique lesson in etiquette, aka, "meathead manners". After his 15 minute rant is complete, he discusses the following…
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#41 Meathead Manners, Traps Growin' Out Your Ears & Static Stretching Fears!
Joe starts this weeks show with a unique lesson in etiquette, aka, "meathead manners". After his 15 minute rant is complete, he discusses the following…
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#40 Dave Tate talks Life After Powerlifting, Training Around Injuries & Business Longevity
In this weeks episode, Joe sits down with Elitefts.com Founder & CEO - Dave Tate. Here's a glimpse at just a few of the topics that Dave discussed during this…
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#39 Donnie Thompson Talks Strength, Mobility, Fatbells...and his cold, hard "Ex-Wife"!
In this weeks episode, Joe sits down with the first man to ever total 3000 pounds in the sport of Powerlifting - Donnie Thompson! Besides being one of the…
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#38 How To Get Strong WITHOUT Gaining Weight
In this weeks podcast, Joe shares his top tips and dirty tricks for getting athletes strong, without having them add any mass. [If you train wrestlers, boxers…
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#37 Jason Ferruggia Talks Training, Marketing, Business...and the Jersey Shore!
In this weeks episode, Joe talks shop with fitness and life strategist - Jason Ferruggia. Here's a list of just a few of the [many] things that were discussed…
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#36 10 [Popular] Exercises That Suck & How To Fix Them!
In this weeks episode, Joe exposes 10 common exercises that suck [or can be problematic] and how you can make them better. Here's a list of the exercises that…
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#35 Uncommon Set/Rep Schemes Proven to Accelerate Gains!
In this weeks episode, Joe helps you get out of the "3 sets of 10" rut by sharing some unique methods that'll make your training more fun and productive! While…
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#34 The Champ is Here! [Interview w/ Charlie Guthrie, aka, Mr. STRONG BASTARD]
In this weeks episode, Joe introduces the world to the very first "STRONG BASTARD 911 Transformation Challenge" winner - Charlie Guthrie. While listening to…
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#33 Strength Training for Endurance Athletes
In this weeks episode, Joe explains how & why endurance athletes should be incorporating strength training into their physical preparation. While listening to…
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#32 The ONE THING Everyone Should Know About STRENGTH & HYPERTROPHY
In this weeks episode, Joe shares a personal story about how two meatheads arguing at Home Depot gave him the idea for today's show. While listening to this…
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#31 In-Season Football Training...DeFranco-style!
In this weeks episode, Joe shares some of the secrets behind the massive success he's had training football players in-season. While listening to this episode…
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#30 The TRUTH About Six-Pack Abs! [You've Been Lied To]
On this weeks show, Joe cuts through all of the fitness industry bullsh*t and reveals the truth regarding core training and developing "six-pack" abs. While…
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#29 10 Ways to Spot a Bad Personal Trainer!
In this weeks episode, Joe exposes the bad coaches and personal trainers that infest the fitness industry. After listening to this weeks show, you'll know…
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#28 Why Removing Olympic Lifts From Your Program Will Make Your Athletes MORE Explosive
In this weeks episode, Joe D. explains why the Olympic lifts are NOT the best option for the majority of athletes looking to increase their explosive power…
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#27 The Strength Template that Improves Speed, The Secret to Staying Jacked While Traveling & The Thing Everyone Should Know About Overhead Pressing
In this weeks episode, Joe covers 3 unique topics in detail. These topics include: Why his athletes DON'T perform overhead presses; How to get jacked in a…
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#26 Dr. Rhonda Patrick interview
This week, Joe sits down with Dr. Rhonda Patrick to discuss her research on heat stress, sauna use, and her "Core 4" supplement recommendations for improving…
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#25 How to use Chains for Massive GAINZ!
In this weeks episode, Joe addresses a topic that's long overdo - How to [properly] use chains in the weightroom! Contrary to what many Personal Trainers…
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#24 Upper Back Training Secrets to Avoid Shoulder Injuries & Increase Power!
In this episode, Joe shines the spotlight on a neglected group of muscles that need a lot more attention than they receive. You may not be able to see the…
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#23 How to Improve Power & Aerobic Endurance Simultaneously
In this episode, Joe sheds some light on how to train for rugby, MMA, soccer and other "mixed" energy system sports. During the first half of the episode, Joe…
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#22 Strong Bodies, Stronger MINDS - Life Lessons from DeFranco's Gym
This weeks episode is all about the psychology of training and mental toughness. Unlike the physical changes made in the gym (that are very measurable), the…
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#21 Mike Dolce interview - LIVE TO BE 120!
In this weeks episode, Joe sits down with the UFC's "Patron Saint of Cutting Weight" - Mike Dolce. Here are just a few of the things you will learn from their…
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#20 Makin' GAINZ After Age 40
In this weeks episode, Joe reveals 6 changes that the 40+ crowd can incorporate into their workout in order to keep making gains well into their golden years…
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#19 Joe D's interesting [but weird] CrossFit analogy
In this weeks episode, Joe D. speaks on 6 different training topics. These topics include: Practical examples of how both Unconventional and Traditional…
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#18 Unconventional Training vs. Traditional Barbell Lifting
In this weeks episode, Joe gives a quick recap of his vacation then discusses a topic that has come up quite often since the opening of DeFranco's Gym at the…
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#17 Stuff You Didn't Know About Joe D!
You will really get to know Joe D. on a personal level while listening to this weeks episode of the Industrial Strength Show. Joe decides to take the week off…
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#16 Eric Cressey interview - Droppin' Bombs! (Baseball knowledge bombs)
In this weeks episode, Joe interviews the president and co-founder of Cressey Sports Performance - Eric Cressey. Eric talks about his journey in the strength &…
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#15 Joe D. Talks Strength!
In this weeks episode, Joe D. discusses his favorite topic - STRENGTH! Specific areas of discussion include: Top 5 Reasons Most People Are Weak; The TRUE…
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#14 Joe D. Talks Speed!
Joe dedicates this weeks entire show to answering YOUR questions on Speed Development. He shares his 20,000 hours worth of experience and knowledge on the…
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#13 Jill Miller interview
In this weeks episode, Joe interviews Jill Miller - creator of the corrective exercise format "Yoga Tune Up®" and "The Roll Model Method®". You will hear…
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#12 A Day in the Life of Joe D.
In this weeks episode, Joe gives a behind-the-scenes peek at what an average day currently looks like for him. From his morning routine, to his rituals and…
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#11 Jim "Smitty" Smith Interview
The man commonly referred to as "the most innovative coach in the fitness industry" sits down with Joe D. and shares his thoughts on Living Your Passion…
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#10 Lucy DeFranco Interview (Mother's Day special)
Joe starts this weeks show by sharing his Top 5 "Personal Trainer Pet Peeves" with a young listener who's looking to get into the industry. His mom then joins…
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#9 Joe D. Answers 20 Questions!
In this weeks episode, Joe's wife Ashley joins the show to ask Joe 20 questions that YOU wanted answered! Joe candidly speaks about everything from Conjugate…
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#8 - Eric LeGrand Interview
This is the most powerful and inspirational Industrial Strength Show to date. In this weeks episode - Joe interviews former Rutgers football player Eric…
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#7 Kelly Starrett Interview
NY Times best-selling author Kelly Starrett joins Joe D. to discuss a wide variety of topics which include: The importance of being a "transparent" coach…
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#6 Welcome to the "Gun Show" (Guest Brian Cushing)
The original poster child of DeFranco's Gym (Brian Cushing) sits down with Joe to discuss his off-season surgeries, changes in his training, rituals and habits…
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#5 You Have To Have A Game Plan! (Guest Dave Diehl)
Joe sits down with his 13-year client & friend - 2X Superbowl champ & former NY Giants All-Pro offensive lineman Dave Diehl. Dave shares a plethora of life…
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#4 Youth Training Guidelines, Narcissistic people and Bone-Crushing Grip Strength!
Joe starts this podcast with an in-depth explanation of the guidelines that must be followed when training young athletes. George DeFranco then stops by to…
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#3 Respect Is Number One (Guest George DeFranco)
For the first time ever, Joe sits down and interviews his dad. Known for speaking his mind, George DeFranco gives a very candid interview, covering an array of…
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#2 Addressing The Elephant In The Room!
In this episode, Joe D. discusses the biggest obstacle he had to overcome when opening his original storage closet "gym". This leads to an epic rant about his…
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#1 Let's Get This Party Started
In this episode, Joe D. discusses his vision for the podcast and explains the "Industrial Strength" lifestyle. He concludes the show with a 40-minute Q&A where…