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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
#296 My Current [Anti] Diet: How I'm "Consuming MORE" & "Restricting Less" for LongTerm Success!
After a 1-week hiatus, Joe D. & the Industrial Strength Show RETURN! Joe starts the show by providing an update on his parent's health... He then reads a…
- Joe DeFranco's Industrial Strength Show
#295 Programming Cluster Sets vs Rest-Pause, Explaining Mike Tyson's [Surprising] Endurance & More!
This week's show starts with the [unfortunate] news of George DeFranco's positive COVID test. After asking the Industrial Strength Universe to send some…
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#294 Five Things I'm Thankful For, "Functional" Training Advice for Washed-Up Meatheads & More!
Joe kicks off this week's show with 3 great holiday gift ideas :) He then answers 3 listener questions. TOPICS INCLUDE: 5 Things Joe is Thankful For [plus a…
- Joe DeFranco's Industrial Strength Show
#293 How To Conquer Fear, A Simple Test to Determine if You're Overfat & More!
Joe starts this week's show with an update on his [censored?] Instagram account, this year's [lack of] new merch, and the status of next week's "DeFranco…
- Joe DeFranco's Industrial Strength Show
#292 Integrating Strength & Conditioning Principles Into Your Rehabilitation Program [w/ Kelly Starrett]
Joe DeFranco (shoulder surgery) & Kelly Starrett (knee surgery) discuss how they're both integrating S&C principles into their rehabilitation programs in order…
- Joe DeFranco's Industrial Strength Show
#291 Why All Reps Were NOT Created Equal [w/ Jim "Smitty" Smith]
This week Joe is joined by his good friend, colleague & CPPS co-creator Jim "Smitty" Smith. Together they discuss 2 main topics: #1) Why All Reps Were NOT…
- Joe DeFranco's Industrial Strength Show
#290 In-Season Training Advice for Athletes & Elbow-Friendly Arm Training for Meatheads!
Joe kicks off this week's show by explaining how/why he almost canceled today's episode! He then answers 2 questions on the following topics: #1) In-Season…
- Joe DeFranco's Industrial Strength Show
#289 The Universal Squat Cue for ALL Body Types, Choosing the Best Program for YOU & More!
Joe starts this week's show by sharing the highs & lows of his shoulder recovery thus far. He then answers 3 main questions. TOPICS INCLUDE: 1) How to…
- Joe DeFranco's Industrial Strength Show
#288 Surgery Recap & Physical Therapy Update! [How I'm Planning to Recover like Wolverine]
After having major shoulder surgery just 5 days ago, Joe returns to the podcast to provide a recap of his experience and an inside look at his post-op recovery…
- Joe DeFranco's Industrial Strength Show
#287 Integrating Breathing & Mobility into "Strength & Conditioning", The Truth About 'Leg Length Discrepancy' & More [w/ Dana Santas]!
The "MobilityMaker" is back!! This week Dana Santas makes her second podcast appearance in just 4 weeks! (This marks the fastest turnaround of any repeat guest…
- Joe DeFranco's Industrial Strength Show
#286 Unique Ways to Incorporate Tire Flips into Your Program, Joe Reveals His Post-Op Supplement Stack & More!
Joe kicks off this week's show by announcing the winners of his iTunes Review Contest & this month's "MuscleUpOctober" Supplement Sale! He then answers 6 new…
- Joe DeFranco's Industrial Strength Show
#285 Why I Hate Planks [most of the time], My Current Approach to Programming Cardio & More!
After a brief introduction (which includes a new iTunes Review Contest Announcement), Joe discusses 3 main training topics: #1) Why he hates the way most…
- Joe DeFranco's Industrial Strength Show
#284 Partial Squats vs Full Squats for Vertical Jumping, To Brace or Not to Brace [When Sprinting] & More!
Joe starts this week's show with a 20-minute "off-topic" discussion that includes feedback from last week's show, first day of "virtual schooling" problems…
- Joe DeFranco's Industrial Strength Show
#283 How Breathwork Affects Our Mobility, Why "Belly Breathing" is Bullsh*t & More [w/ Dana Santas]
This week Joe welcomes Dana Santas, aka, "Mobility Maker" to the Industrial Strength Show. Dana is a breathing, mobility, and mind-body coach to 45+ pro teams…
- Joe DeFranco's Industrial Strength Show
#282 How To Instantly Lift More Weight & Training Techniques That Contradict Logic [BUT WORK]!
Joe kicks off this week's show with 2 special offers for his audience: Offers include this month's sale on DeFranco-brand supplements & special discount…
- Joe DeFranco's Industrial Strength Show
#281 Is Knee Valgus Always a Problem, Are Percussion "Massage Guns" Effective & More!
Joe kicks off this week's show by sharing the "new twist" he's added to his morning walks... He then recognizes 2 members of the Industrial Strength Universe…
- Joe DeFranco's Industrial Strength Show
#280 How To Train Pain-Free, Increase Strength, Burn Fat & Feel Amazing at ANY Age!
This week Joe & Jim "Smitty" Smith answer questions relating to TRAINING LONGEVITY. Specific topics include: How to implement "intra-workout resets" &…
- Joe DeFranco's Industrial Strength Show
#279 The Simplest Way To Organize Your Training When Life Gets Crazy, Reversing Knee Pain & More!
Joe opens this week's show by providing an update on his 102-year-old grandmother's health. He then begins Part 2 of the Q&A he started last week. This week's…
- Joe DeFranco's Industrial Strength Show
#278 My 48-Hour Recap: Power Outages, Carbon Monoxide Poisoning & Shoulder Surgery?! [Plus Full Q&A]
On this week's show, Joe recaps a crazy 48 hours in New Jersey [including tropical storms, power outages, carbon monoxide scares, doctor appointments, and…
- Joe DeFranco's Industrial Strength Show
#277 Joe's Live [Uncensored] Reaction to his MRI Results, Long-term Shoulder Health for Dummies & More!
Today's show starts off with a 24-minute introductory talk where Joe shares some details from last week's DeFranco Family vacation, along with his most recent…
- Joe DeFranco's Industrial Strength Show
#276 Superhero Coach Don Saladino Shares His Go-To Training Split, Best Business/Life Advice & More!
This week Joe is joined by superhero/celebrity trainer, gym owner, and Muscle & Fitness cover model - Don Saladino! Highlights from their conversation include…
- Joe DeFranco's Industrial Strength Show
#275 How To Incorporate Med Ball Throws Into Your Program for Maximal Results!
This week's episode is all about the "power" of med ball training! Joe spends the first half of the show clearing up the confusion surrounding the topic and…
- Joe DeFranco's Industrial Strength Show
#274 Genetic Factors Affecting Sprinting Speed, Best Caffeine-Free Energy Boosters & More!
Joe kicks off this week's show by announcing the winners of his latest iTunes Review Contest...and he also provides some insight on the not-so-fun week he's…
- Joe DeFranco's Industrial Strength Show
#273 It's Never Too Late to Live Your Passion [w/ Joe D's OG client - Shemayne Williams]
This week Joe invites one of his OG clients (Shemayne Williams) onto the podcast to share her story and prove to the Industrial Strength Universe that it's…
- Joe DeFranco's Industrial Strength Show
#272 Reverse Engineering the Power Clean, Joe's Favorite 3 Ingredient Muscle-Building Recipes & More!
Joe kicks off this week's show by thanking the audience for all the Birthday & Father's Day wishes. He follows that up with some important announcements and…
- Joe DeFranco's Industrial Strength Show
#271 My Top 5 Life Lessons From 45 Years... Plus "Rapid-Fire" Q&A!
This week Joe celebrates Father's Day & his 45th Birthday by sharing his TOP 5 LIFE LESSONS. The final 30 minutes of the show is dedicated to Q&A. Topics…
- Joe DeFranco's Industrial Strength Show
#270 How To Succeed in the Fitness Industry Post COVID-19 [w/ Jonathan Goodman]
This week Joe is joined by Jonathan Goodman - founder of the Personal Trainer Development Center and Online Trainer Academy Certification. Jonathan has…
- Joe DeFranco's Industrial Strength Show
#269 What The Gym Has Taught Me About Race Relations, Stereotypes...and Life!
In this week's brief, yet powerful podcast, Joe speaks from the heart regarding HIS interpretation of #BlackoutTuesday. He also shares an extremely important…
- Joe DeFranco's Industrial Strength Show
#268 How To Prepare for the Army Combat Fitness Test, The Best Way To Train After a Layoff & More!
This week's show kicks off with a few special announcements (which includes new gifs & free gifTs), then Joe starts the show. On today's episode Joe discusses…
- Joe DeFranco's Industrial Strength Show
#267 How & When To Train Your Abs Directly, Should Kids Take Supplements & More!
After a brief announcement regarding the CPPS Online Course sale and some small talk about Joe Rogan's $100M Spotify deal, Joe answers 4 listener questions…
- Joe DeFranco's Industrial Strength Show
#266 Wearing a Mask at the Gym: Safe Precaution or F*cking Stupid?!
As gyms begin to open back up, many gym owners and trainers are concerned about clients who will be training while wearing a mask. Is it safe to train in a…
- Joe DeFranco's Industrial Strength Show
#265 Can Athletes Get "Too Strong", Optimal Shin Angle When Squatting/Deadlifting & More!
This week Joe continues his Instagram Q&A from last week. Topics of discussion include: Why "calories burned" is NOT a reliable way to assess the quality of…
- Joe DeFranco's Industrial Strength Show
#264 Best Type of Cardio for Overall Health, Benefits of Long Duration Isometrics & More!
Joe starts this week's show with a brief recap of his "stinky situation" last night, then begins Part 1 of a 2-Part Q&A. Specific topics of discussion include…
- Joe DeFranco's Industrial Strength Show
#263 Programming Sprints for Non-Athletes/Meatheads & The Future of the Gym Business
Joe starts today's episode by updating the audience on his "quarantine life" and provides a brief recap of his day. He then answers a DM from a "meathead"…
- Joe DeFranco's Industrial Strength Show
#262 It's Not About WHO You Train; It's About HOW You Train [w/ Ben Bruno]
This week Joe is joined by Ben Bruno - a Los Angeles based trainer whose impressive clientele includes: professional athletes, actors & actresses, musicians…
- Joe DeFranco's Industrial Strength Show
#261 The $300 Budget Home Gym That'll Still Get You Jacked, Top 3 Swiss Ball Exercises & More!
Joe starts this week's show by sharing a personal story of how the COVID-19 pandemic is now hitting closer to home. After his introductory talk, Joe begins…
- Joe DeFranco's Industrial Strength Show
#260 The Best Advice I Ever Got, How To Survive a Zombie Apocalypse, Quarantine Diet Tips & More!
This week Joe conducts a "live to tape" Q&A. Topics include: Joe's thoughts on this year's Wrestlemania; Maintaining strength with bodyweight-only training…
- Joe DeFranco's Industrial Strength Show
#259 The COVID-19 'Silver Lining' That Athletes/Coaches Are Overlooking, Best Pre-Workout Snacks & More!
This week Joe performs a full Q&A (which includes rants & tangents)! SPECIFIC TOPICS DISCUSSED ON TODAY'S SHOW: Joe's Top 3 favorite movies & wrestlers of…
- Joe DeFranco's Industrial Strength Show
#258 Joe D's Actionable Advice for Gym Owners, Athletes & Lifters during this Coronavirus Pandemic
This week Joe shares his thoughts on the coronavirus pandemic that has impacted all of our lives. He also provides actionable advice to worried gym owners who…
- Joe DeFranco's Industrial Strength Show
#257 Tips for Training Multi-Sport Athletes w/ No Off-Season, Best Types of "Muscle Building Cardio" & More!
Joe kicks off this week's show by wishing his parents a Happy 50th Anniversary. He then announces the date & location of the next CPPS certification class…
- Joe DeFranco's Industrial Strength Show
#256 From Introvert to Instafamous! JoeTherapy talks Social Media Branding, Better Stretching & More!
Joe Yoon, aka, "JoeTherapy" joins Joe D. on this week's 5-Year Anniversary episode of the Industrial Strength Show! Specific topics of discussion include: Why…
- Joe DeFranco's Industrial Strength Show
#255 The Link Between Push-up Capacity & Your Heart Health!
This week Joe looks at the findings of a new study that investigated the association between push-up capacity and future risk of cardiovascular disease. Joe…
- Joe DeFranco's Industrial Strength Show
#254 The Negative Effect of Training w/ Chains, Joe's Unpopular Opinion on CBD products & More!
This week's show starts with Joe ranting about his newest pet peeve... He then begins a Q&A which includes questions on the following topics: Why your box…
- Joe DeFranco's Industrial Strength Show
#253 Programming "Hand-Supported" Unilateral Exercises, Tips for Starting a Home Gym & More!
In honor of Valentine's Day, Joe shows his audience some love by giving away FREE STUFF before the start of the show. The episode begins with Joe sharing the…
- Joe DeFranco's Industrial Strength Show
#252 Understanding Kinesio Tape, Explaining What "Psoas Release" REALLY Means & More w/ Dr. Gregory Doerr
This week Joe is joined by New Jersey-based Chiropractor - Dr. Gregory Doerr. Dr. Doerr is the developer of FTMI (Functional Taping for Musculoskeletal…
- Joe DeFranco's Industrial Strength Show
#251 Joe Critiques a Female Listener's Program & Shares His Thoughts on The Biggest Loser!
This week Joe covers 2 main topics. During the first half of the show, he critiques a female listener's program (who hasn't been happy with her results). Joe…
- Joe DeFranco's Industrial Strength Show
#250 How I Developed the Immune System of an Alligator, Narrow vs. Wide Stance Squats for Athletes & More!
Joe starts this week's show by sharing some personal info regarding the rough week his wife, kids (and even dogs) are having as they battle the flu and a…
- Joe DeFranco's Industrial Strength Show
#249 Must-Hear Training Advice for Youth Coaches & Parents, My Early Childhood Strength Influences & More!
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…
- Joe DeFranco's Industrial Strength Show
#248 The "Fun Warm-up" That Improves Performance, How To Prevent Clients from Questioning Your Results & More!
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…
- Joe DeFranco's Industrial Strength Show
#247 How To Accomplish ANY Goal, The Secret to Recovering Faster As We Age & Lots More!
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…
- Joe DeFranco's Industrial Strength Show
#246 End of Year Reflection, Top 5 Training Takeaways & Lots of FREE STUFF!
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…
- Joe DeFranco's Industrial Strength Show
#245 Should You Train When Sick, How To Fix Flat Feet...Plus Full Q&A!
This week Joe is answering emails & Instagram questions from his audience. Specific topics of discussion include: Joe's opinion on training when sick; Unusual…
- Joe DeFranco's Industrial Strength Show
#244 8 Popular Exercises That Do More Harm Than Good, Understanding Rest Intervals & More!
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…
- Joe DeFranco's Industrial Strength Show
#243 Growing Up Homeless, Squatting/Deadlifting 1000lbs & Living Better Through Strength w/ Chris Duffin
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…
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#242 George DeFranco On Parenting, Participation Trophies & The Never-Before-Told Turning Point of Joe's Career!
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…
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#241 PROVE ME WRONG! [Joe defends Box Squats, Ice Baths, Foam Rolling & More]
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…
- Joe DeFranco's Industrial Strength Show
#240 How To Become Powerful AF, The Effects Alcohol Has On Your Performance & More!
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…
- Joe DeFranco's Industrial Strength Show
#239 Joe's Uncensored Opinion on "The Game Changers" Documentary, UFC's Drug Testing Policy & More!
Joe has FINALLY watched "The Game Changers" on Netflix and he has a LOT of thoughts to share with his audience! After his documentary review, Joe finishes the…
- Joe DeFranco's Industrial Strength Show
#238 When You Should (and Shouldn't) Train to Failure, Fixing Your Catsh*t Deadlift Technique & More!
This week Joe answers 5 new questions from his listeners. Topics include: Can it be beneficial to lift the DAY OF a fight or competition; Why do so many…
- Joe DeFranco's Industrial Strength Show
#237 A New (Brilliant) Approach to Programming Unilateral Exercises, "Training Games" & More w/ Cam Josse!
Cam Josse returns to the podcast to share some NEW programming ideas and progressions he's been implementing at DeFranco's private gym in East Rutherford, NJ!…