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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
#236 How To Get Jacked Without Losing Athleticism, Best Speed Drills for Young Athletes & Much More!
Joe continues his information-packed Q&A from last week! This week's new topics include: Loading parameters and set/rep recommendations for your accessory…
- Joe DeFranco's Industrial Strength Show
#235 Why I Switched From Coffee to Caffeine Tablets, How To Build Dense/Hard Muscle, Plus FULL Q&A!
On this week's episode Joe answers 17 different questions covering a wide variety of topics. Highlights include: How to organize a lower body power workout…
- Joe DeFranco's Industrial Strength Show
#234 Former NXT Champ Tommaso Ciampa On His Return From Neck Surgery, Go-To Strength Exercises, Nutrition & More!
This week's podcast was recorded on location in Orlando, Florida - where Joe got to catch up with former NXT Champ Tommaso Ciampa (as he prepares for his…
- Joe DeFranco's Industrial Strength Show
#233 Bar Fights, Bum Attacks & Badass Training Info w/ UFC Fighter Mickey Gall!
This week Joe is joined by UFC Fighter and fellow "Jersey Boy" Mickey Gall. Highlights from this INFOTAINMENT-PACKED show include: Crazy bar & bum fight…
- Joe DeFranco's Industrial Strength Show
#232 Has an Anti-Aging Miracle Been Discovered? (Dr. Rand shares the science & story behind "NAD")
This week Dr. Johanan Rand makes his 3rd appearance on the Industrial Strength Show. He uses this appearance to share new research regarding "NAD"…
- Joe DeFranco's Industrial Strength Show
#231 The Best Farmer's Walk Variations, How To Tear a Deck of Cards, BIG ANNOUNCEMENTS & More!
This week Joe is joined by his good friend & business partner - Jim "Smitty" Smith. The show begins with some back and forth banter regarding Joe's new sleep…
- Joe DeFranco's Industrial Strength Show
#230 The Unpopular Truth About "Sport Specific" Training, Bulletproofing Your Knees After ACL Surgery & More!
This week Joe continues the Q&A he started last week, answering 5 new questions on the following topics: The many benefits of sprinting/training in sand…
- Joe DeFranco's Industrial Strength Show
#229 Why Sprinting in the Sand Sucks, The Ultimate Squat Progression & Lots More!
On this week's episode Joe answers the following questions: 1) Where do you see the fitness industry going in 10 years? 2) How to look cool in the gym? 3) Mark…
- Joe DeFranco's Industrial Strength Show
Title: #228 How To Stand Out, Be a Great Leader & Succeed in the Crowded Fitness Industry [w/ Joe Meglio]
This week Joe is joined by the owner of GameChanger Strength & Performance in Springfield, NJ - Joe Meglio. Highlights from their conversation include: Joe's…
- Joe DeFranco's Industrial Strength Show
#227 How To Intelligently Rotate Exercises, 3 Badass Bodyweight Movements You Gotta Try & More!
Joe kicks off the show by introducing this week's sponsor, then he shares some fun stories from the amazing time he and Ashley had at Triple H's 50th Birthday…
- Joe DeFranco's Industrial Strength Show
#226 From High-Tech Sport Science to the Bare Essentials: How Chad Dennis produces consistent results!
This week Joe sits down w/ Cameron Josse and the Head Performance Coach of XFL's Seattle team - Chad Dennis. Highlights from their conversation include: The…
- Joe DeFranco's Industrial Strength Show
Title: #225 JL Holdsworth on Finding Your Body's "Light Switches" to Increase Strength, Reduce Pain & Feel Amazing!
This week Joe sits down and talks shop with JL Holdsworth. JL is a former world-class powerlifter and current owner of The Spot Athletics - a performance…
- Joe DeFranco's Industrial Strength Show
#224 Vacation Training Advice & The Truth About Meal Frequency and Fat Loss!
This week's episode is recorded from The Grove Resort & Spa in Orlando, Florida. Joe kicks off the show by giving the audience an update on his family…
- Joe DeFranco's Industrial Strength Show
#223 Creating New & Improved Football Conditioning Tests [w/ Cameron Josse]
This week's show gets off to a rough start as Joe shares his recent cell phone (Sprint) problems with Cameron. This leads to a brief discussion about customer…
- Joe DeFranco's Industrial Strength Show
#222 Is Joe Ending the Podcast & Getting Back into the Gym Biz Full Time?!
In this very random "Independence Day edition" of the podcast Joe reads an emotional iTunes review, shares a personal story about a potential career…
- Joe DeFranco's Industrial Strength Show
#221 Dr. Jordan Shallow is Bigger, Stronger & Smarter Than You... so Listen Up!
This week Joe is joined by one of the brightest minds in the fitness industry - Dr. Jordan Shallow. Jordan doesn't only "talk the talk" (he's a chiropractor…
- Joe DeFranco's Industrial Strength Show
Title: #220 Birthdays, Work-Life Balance...and Joe Gets Called a Scam Artist?!
This week Joe celebrates his 44th birthday, shares his thoughts on work-life "balance", and reads an email that wasn't meant to be read publicly! For Show…
- Joe DeFranco's Industrial Strength Show
#219 How To Get Strong AF Without Gaining Weight, Best Bilateral/Unilateral Exercise Pairings & MORE!
This week Joe focusses his attention on 2 main topics. He uses the majority of the show to detail how it's possible to improve an athlete's strength & power…
- Joe DeFranco's Industrial Strength Show
#218 Developing Strength in "Less Than Ideal" Positions, Progressive Overload Methods for Older Lifters & MORE!
This week Joe is joined by CPPS Co-Founder Jim "Smitty" Smith & CPPS instructor Brian Oberther. Together, they continue the Instagram Q&A that Joe started last…
- Joe DeFranco's Industrial Strength Show
#217 Attracting Famous Clients, Fixing Golfer's Elbow, Go-To Exercises for Grapplers & MUCH MORE!!
This week Joe performs a massive Q&A (answering 15+ questions!) Topics covered include: Joe's thoughts on CrossFit deleting their Facebook & IG pages; Best…
- Joe DeFranco's Industrial Strength Show
#216 Programming Box Jumps & Strongman Exercises, Plus a Unique Approach to Overcoming Imbalances!
This week Joe covers 3 main topics: Proper Execution & Programming of Box Jumps (including set, rep & volume recommendations); Joe's Favorite Strongman…
- Joe DeFranco's Industrial Strength Show
#215 How To Program Hill Sprints, HIIT Workouts & Isometrics for Maximal Results!
This week Joe goes in-depth on how to properly program Hill Sprints, HIIT Training & Isometrics. He covers the common mistakes made by most trainers/lifters…
- Joe DeFranco's Industrial Strength Show
#214 The Mind Pump Crew Speaks Out About CrossFit, Insecurities in the Fitness Industry & More!
WORLDS COLLIDE as Joe finally sits down with Mind Pump hosts - Sal Di Stefano, Adam Schafer & Justin Andrews! Together, they discuss a wide range of topics…
- Joe DeFranco's Industrial Strength Show
#213 From Undrafted to 10-Year NFL Vet! [Andrew Sendejo interview]
This week, Joe & Cameron sit down with former Minnesota Viking and current Philadelphia Eagles safety - Andrew Sendejo. Highlights from this conversation…
- Joe DeFranco's Industrial Strength Show
#212 The Mind-Muscle Connection: Important for Athletes or Waste of Time?
Joe opens the show with 2 exciting announcements then gets into this week's Q&A. Main topics covered on today's show include: How to deal with negative…
- Joe DeFranco's Industrial Strength Show
#211 Joe Provides Valuable Answers to Stupid Questions!
Joe does his best to "make chicken salad out of chicken sh*t" during this week's solo Q&A. While today's questions may not be the greatest; Joe does end up…
- Joe DeFranco's Industrial Strength Show
#210 Brooklyn Banter! (Joe D, Jay Ferruggia & Sean Hayes Talk Training, WWE & More!)
After giving a recap of his Wrestlemania weekend, Joe is joined by Jay Ferruggia & Sean Hayes. Together they discuss training, coaching, nutrition...and have a…
- Joe DeFranco's Industrial Strength Show
Title: #209 Developing Strong, Fast, Resilient NFL Players w/ NY Giants Strength Coach Aaron Wellman
This week Joe & Cameron both sit down and talk shop with NY Giants Strength Coach Aaron Wellman. Highlights from their conversation include: The biggest…
- Joe DeFranco's Industrial Strength Show
#208 From Wings to Rings: How Liv Morgan Went From Hooters to the WWE!
Liv Morgan makes her first-ever podcast appearance and shares the incredible story of how she became a WWE superstar! For Show Notes & Timestamps goto…
- Joe DeFranco's Industrial Strength Show
#207 The Single Best Form of Exercise As We Age, Preventing Muscle Loss While Dieting & More!
This week, Joe provides in-depth answers to 3 different questions. Topics include: What's the best strength & conditioning "program" for a coach to implement…
- Joe DeFranco's Industrial Strength Show
#206 Sled/Prowler Training Guidelines for EVERY Goal!
Joe is back from Seattle and he has answered YOUR request for a FULL Sled Training podcast! During this jam-packed episode Joe reveals his favorite sled…
- Joe DeFranco's Industrial Strength Show
#205 NFL Combine Talk, Heavy Sled Pushes/Pulls & Joe D's "Nutrition Priority Pyramid"!
Joe kicks off the show by sharing his thoughts on one of the most notable performances at this year's NFL Combine. He then talks about the difference between…
- Joe DeFranco's Industrial Strength Show
#204 The 4-Minute Morning Mobility Routine...Plus an Epic Rant on "Fitness Influencers"!
Joe kicks off this week's show with a quick recap of Saturday's coaching seminar with Jordan Syatt. After recognizing the incredible group of coaches &…
- Joe DeFranco's Industrial Strength Show
#203 Causes of High Estrogen in Men: You've Been Lied To! [Dr. Johanan Rand interview]
Joe kicks off this week's show by announcing the launch of AMPED 3.0! (https://www.ampedwarmup.com/new/) He is then joined by Dr. Johanan Rand of Healthy-Aging…
- Joe DeFranco's Industrial Strength Show
#202 How To Run Your Business Like A Rock Star [w/ Paul Reddick]
Paul Reddick makes his 3rd appearance on the Industrial Strength Show! This time around, he and Joe discuss the following topics: Paul's initial advice to…
- Joe DeFranco's Industrial Strength Show
#201 How To Get Stronger & Remain Healthier by Changing Your Mindset [w/ Jordan Syatt]
This week Jordan Syatt makes his second appearance on the Industrial Strength Show! Topics of discussion include: Joe & Jordan's NYC Seminar Announcement; The…
- Joe DeFranco's Industrial Strength Show
#200 Did I Change My View on "Unstable Training"? [Plus other polarizing topics w/ Cam Josse]
Joe kicks off this historic episode by thanking his audience and announcing the details of his "200th episode contest/giveaway!" After the intro, Cameron Josse…
- Joe DeFranco's Industrial Strength Show
#199 The Push-up to Bench Press Ratio That Nobody's Talking About!
Joe kicks off this week's show with a "PSA" regarding...skin health?! He then answers an in-depth 2-part question from one of his listeners. Specific topics of…
- Joe DeFranco's Industrial Strength Show
#198 Building Strong, Resilient Firefighters & Soldiers w/ Matt Wenning
This week Joe is joined by record-setting powerlifter, private strength coach and owner of Ludus Magnus gym - Matt Wenning. Topics of their conversation…
- Joe DeFranco's Industrial Strength Show
#197 The 8 Most Effective Strength Exercises of All Time!
Joe kicks off this week's show with 5 announcements regarding future projects, seminars and podcasts. He then shares an interaction he had with a listener he…
- Joe DeFranco's Industrial Strength Show
#196 How To Recover Faster Between Workouts!
Joe starts the show by sharing his thoughts on how his audience should approach their training & nutrition during future holidays. He then thanks the audience…
- Joe DeFranco's Industrial Strength Show
#195 The Biggest Change I'm Making in 2019
Joe kicks off the show by giving an update on the bet he had with Christian Woodford (and his potential trip to Australia). He then gets emotional as he…
- Joe DeFranco's Industrial Strength Show
#194 Christian Woodford - Australia's Most Passionate Coach - Invades the Industrial Strength Show!
This week Joe sits down with Australian strength coach & gym owner - Christian Woodford. Christian flew across the globe just to be a guest on the Industrial…
- Joe DeFranco's Industrial Strength Show
#193 Jordan Syatt talks Training Philosophy, Productivity and Life Lessons from Louie Simmons & Gary Vaynerchuk!
This week Joe has an extremely informative (and entertaining) conversation with Gary Vaynerchuk's personal trainer - Jordan Syatt. Highlights from their…
- Joe DeFranco's Industrial Strength Show
#192 The REAL Recipe for Getting "Shaped & Toned" w/ WWE & ESPN On-Air Personality Charly Arnolt
This week's show was recorded on location in NYC at CrossFit Solace (where Joe spoke at a "mental health" charity event benefitting the Alzheimer's…
- Joe DeFranco's Industrial Strength Show
#191 Joe D's Blueprint for Improving Chin-up Strength, Creed 2 Review & More!
Joe kicks off this week's show with an honest, uncensored review of the movie, "Creed 2". He then moves into the "training" portion of the podcast where he…
- Joe DeFranco's Industrial Strength Show
#190 Fist Fights on Black Friday, Favorite Foods & Family! [Thanksgiving w/ the DeFranco's!]
This week's show gets off to a rough start when Joe can't figure out how to properly use his new recording equipment. (Thankfully, he still had his old…
- Joe DeFranco's Industrial Strength Show
#189 The Incredible Story of 3X Olympian Reese Hoffa!
Reese Hoffa flew from Georgia to New Jersey (just for the DAY) to appear on this week's Industrial Strength Show! You won't find too many people with this…
- Joe DeFranco's Industrial Strength Show
#188 The TRUTH About Young Athletes Who Specialize Too Soon & Joe D's Favorite Gangster Movie Scene!
Joe kicks off the podcast by thanking everyone for the overwhelming response to last week's show. He then announces this month's CPPS Level 2 certification…
- Joe DeFranco's Industrial Strength Show
#187 The #1 Reason I'm Embarrassed To Call Myself a "Personal Trainer"
This week Joe receives an email from a personal trainer who is frustrated with his clientele's lack of motivation and constant complaining. He wants to…
- Joe DeFranco's Industrial Strength Show
#186 Joe Reacts to Mean Comments, Dealing with Criticism & More!
This week Joe receives a heartfelt email from a young gym owner who is struggling with the amount of criticism he's received since opening his gym. In an…
- Joe DeFranco's Industrial Strength Show
#185 Phil Daru talks MMA Training, How To Get Sh*t Done & More!
This week Joe sits down with the head strength & conditioning coach of American Top Team (MMA gym) - Phil Daru. Topics of discussion include: Phil's favorite…
- Joe DeFranco's Industrial Strength Show
#184 Top 3 Methods for Getting Strong AF & Joe retracts a statement from last week's show!
Joe kicks off the show by explaining why he's in such a good mood. He then provides an opportunity for his audience to win a FREE Iron Neck! After the show…
- Joe DeFranco's Industrial Strength Show
#183 The Most Misunderstood Aspect of Training Elite Athletes [Q&A w/ Joe D. & Smitty]
After wrapping up their AMPED 3.0 DVD shoot, Joe D. & Smitty hop on the mic to answer YOUR questions! Topics include: Why do Joe & Smitty recommend "extensive"…
- Joe DeFranco's Industrial Strength Show
#182 Interview w/ Sean Hayes: Head S&C Coach - WWE Performance Center [Plus a SURPRISE Guest!]
This week Joe is at the WWE Performance Center with their head strength & conditioning coach - Sean Hayes. During this 90-minute interview, you'll hear: A…
- Joe DeFranco's Industrial Strength Show
#181 Intelligent Max-Effort Exercises That Won't Destroy Your Joints...and Joe D's New Diet!
Joe may "only" be answering 2 questions this week, but that doesn't mean the podcast is lacking information. This episode is jam-packed with useful info and…
- Joe DeFranco's Industrial Strength Show
#180 Programming for Busy Bastards, A Better Way To Perform The Pause Bench Press & MORE!
This week, Joe answers 3 listener questions. Topics include: How to find your perfect grip-width for the "Narrow Grip Bench Press"; Joe explains how and why…
- Joe DeFranco's Industrial Strength Show
#179 How To Program Partial-Range Lifts for Maximal Strength, Hypertrophy & Athletic Performance
This week Joe answers 4 questions on the following topics: Programming Unilateral Exercises When You Have a Strength Imbalance; How To Program Partial-Range…
- Joe DeFranco's Industrial Strength Show
#178 Dr. Chad Waterbury talks High Frequency Training, Cardiovascular Development & More!
This week, Joe sits down with Dr. Chad Waterbury, one of the most well-rounded and well-respected professionals in the fitness industry. As a doctor of…
- Joe DeFranco's Industrial Strength Show
#177 Chad Wesley Smith talks Training Specificity, Injury Prevention, Business & More!
10 years after their initial meeting, Chad Wesley Smith returns to New Jersey to sit down with Joe and discuss: How his training has evolved over the course of…