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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
#536 My Top 3 [Longevity-Based] Strength & Hypertrophy Exercises For Each Movement Pattern
On this week's show Joe reveals his Top 3 "Joint-Friendly, Longevity-Based" Strength & Hypertrophy Exercises for Each Movement Pattern. His selection is based…
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#535 The World's Most Humbling Exercise, My #1 Sprint Alternative, The BEST Sled Push Technique & More!
Joe kicks off this week's show by sharing a life lesson (which was inspired by a recent interaction he had at a local pharmacy). After "storytime" is over, he…
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#534 6 Common Practices That Destroy Your Gains After Leaving The Gym + My Vacation Recap!
Joe is back from vacation and he has a lot of catching up to do with his audience! He spends the first half of the show sharing stories from his recent…
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#533 CrossFit Done Right: The Exercises I'd Include If I Were Asked To Re-Start CrossFit From Scratch
Joe kicks off this week's show with a few important announcements before getting into this week's main show topic. In honor of the 2025 CrossFit Games taking…
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#532 Circuit Training That DOESN'T Suck & My Newest [Most Unique] Program!
Joe starts this week's show by sharing a new high-protein dessert with his audience (THINK: Crumbl cookie for meatheads!) He then gets into this week's main…
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#531 Practical & Proven Strategies To Prevent Stress Eating [At Work]
Joe kicks off this week's show by sharing 3 exciting projects he's currently working on. He then reads a question from a personal trainer/gym owner who is…
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#530 Top 6 Reasons Most Gyms Fail Within The First 1-3 Years!
This week Joe is joined by his Iron Business Blueprint partner Chris Tutela. The show starts off with some "Jersey talk" and banter (including Joe's current…
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#529 Who's To Blame When An Athlete Gets Injured, Dealing With Online Trolls & More w/ Ben Bruno!
This week Ben Bruno makes his 5th appearance on the Industrial Strength Show and it just may be his best [most impactful] appearance yet! Ben has been…
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#528 Time Efficient Programming for Busy Bastards, My Birthday Recap, and a FREE Gift for YOU!
Joe kicks off this week's show by sharing all the details of his 50th Birthday celebration. WARNING: Simply LISTENING to this portion of the show may increase…
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#527 Calling Out The Bullsh*t & Misinformation in the Fitness Industry w/ Beth Feraco!
This week Beth Feraco makes her Industrial Strength Show debut... And it won't take the Industrial Strength Universe long to figure out WHY Joe invited her on…
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#526 15 Exercises That'll Get You Jacked AND Mobile AF, 3 Times I Helped My Athletes CHEAT & More!
Joe opens this week's show with some very exciting announcements before answering 3 listener questions. TOPICS INCLUDE: 1) "Sally" Strikes Again! [The 7-minute…
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#525 My Go-To [Low Back Friendly] Leg Workout/MobilityWOD, 5 Push-up Variations That'll Humble You & One cRaZy Story!
For the second week in a row Joe kicks off the show by giving away FREE STUFF to his audience! He then answers 3 listener questions. TOPICS INCLUDE: 1) If Joe…
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#524 How Walking LESS Can Improve Your Health, My Biggest Sled Push Pet Peeve & More!
This week Joe kicks off the show by giving away FREE STUFF! He then answers 5 listener questions. TOPICS INCLUDE: 1) The 3 biggest mistakes athlete's make when…
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#523 Why All Protein Is NOT Created Equal, My Unpopular Opinion on Post-Workout Stretching & More!
This week Joe answers 13 listener questions! TOPICS INCLUDE: 1) Why Joe decided NOT to review the Netflix Liver King documentary 2) Did Joe & Mike Israetel…
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#522 How To Safely Reintroduce Sprints into Your Program & My 2 "Failed Careers" Outside the Fitness Industry
This week Joe covers two main topics. During the first half of the show he reveals his 2 "failed careers" prior to becoming a gym owner / personal trainer :)…
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#521 Exposing the Bullsh*t in the Fitness Industry, The WORST Training Split & More w/ Dr. Mike Israetel
This week Joe welcomes Dr. Mike Israetel (world-renowned sport scientist and the co-founder/Chief Content Officer of RP Strength) to the Industrial Strength…
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#520 How To Diagnose & Improve Insulin Resistance, The TRUTH About GLP-1 Drugs & More w/ Dr. Rand
This week Joe welcomes Dr. Johanan Rand back to the Industrial Strength Show for the 5th time! Dr. Rand is the founder of Healthy Aging Medical Centers and is…
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#519 Broken Planes, Hotel Gainz & Burglary: Full Vegas/Wrestlemania Recap!
This week Joe shares all the details of his trip to Las Vegas for Wrestlemania 41... and you WON'T BELIEVE how it ends!!! *For a full list of Show Notes w/…
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Industrial Strength REPLAY: Episode #55 w/ Paul "Triple H" Levesque!
SURPRISE, SURPRISE!! Last week Joe announced that there would NOT be a podcast this week... But, in honor of Triple H's WWE Hall of Fame induction, Joe changed…
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#518 How To Get The Most iNsAnE Pump of Your Life [Without Weights] in Just 8 Minutes... Plus Full Q&A!
This week Joe answers 10 listener questions! Specific topics include: 1) What is the best exercise/stretch to prime for the bench press? 2) Biggest mistake(s)…
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#517 The Most Overrated Trend in the Fitness Industry Today! [Trigger Warning]
On this week's show Joe shares his [raw & unfiltered] thoughts on Ashton Hall's "life-changing" morning routine. He then reveals what he believes to be the…
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#516 REAL-WORLD Coaching Insight [and REAL-FUNNY Wrestler Impersonations] w/ Sean Hayes!
This week Sean Hayes makes his 5th Industrial Strength Show appearance - and as per usual - he does NOT disappoint! Sean is the former head strength &…
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#515 How I Retain Clients for DECADES When Most Trainer-Client Relationships Barely Last 6 Months!
This week's show title says it all! Joe shares the secrets to his incredible success as a personal trainer - specifically his ability to retain clients…
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#514 Achieving Longevity as a Personal Trainer & Lifter w/ Andrew Coates
This week Andrew Coates makes his Industrial Strength Show debut and he does not disappoint! Andrew is a personal trainer and online coach based in Edmonton…
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#513 The "Lowest Risk, Highest Reward" Strength Exercises for ALL Populations... Plus a Surprise Celebration!
For the second week in a row Joe is "podcasting while impaired" after having a root canal performed prior to the show. After sharing some details about the…
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#512 The Secret To Improving Balance & My Biggest Pet Peeve w/ the "Stretch Mediated Hypertrophy" Craze
Joe kicks off this week's show by sharing aspects of his "rough week" with the audience. Once he's done venting, he begins his training talk :) During the 1st…
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#511 How To Train Through & Around Common Injuries w/ Dean Somerset
This week Joe welcomes Dean Somerset to the show. Dean is a Personal Trainer from Edmonton, Alberta Canada with over 2 decades of experience working with a…
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#510 Is There Such Thing As A "Bad Exercise?"
This week Joe answers the polarizing question: "Is there such thing as a bad exercise?" He also reveals the 5 [extremely popular] exercises that do more harm…
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#509 From Pop Warner To The Pros: How To Set Your Kid Up for Long-Term Athletic Success
On this week's show, Joe provides advice to a "sports dad" who wants to set his son up for long-term athletic success. Specific topics discussed include: The…
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#508 The Most Misunderstood Aspect of Exercise Selection & How I Overcame My Lifelong Fear of "Sales" in 1 Minute!
On this week's show, Joe covers 2 different topics. He spends the first half of the show clearing up the confusion surrounding "exercise selection". More…
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#507 Are S&C coaches to blame when players/teams have injury-plagued seasons?
Are strength & conditioning coaches to blame when players/teams have injury-plagued seasons? On this week's show, Joe answers this question while, ironically…
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#506 Does Strength Decline After The Age of 40? [Pete Holman & Joe D. discuss the nuanced details]
This week Joe welcomes Pete Holman to the Industrial Strength Show. Pete is a Physical Therapist, Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist, a published…
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#505 All The Dieting Advice You See On Social Media is Wrong! [Do THIS Instead]
Joe is fed up with all the nutrition misinformation that floods our social media feeds - especially during this time of year! On today's show/rant, he explains…
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#504 Having Multiple Side Hustles vs Focus on ONE Thing: How To Build Wealth in the Fitness Industry in 2025
Joe starts this episode by announcing the first "MuscleUp" supplement sale of the New Year! He then shares the horrifying story of how running out of MuscleMAG…
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#503 Do These 6 Things To Become Mentally Strong AF in 2025
Joe finishes the 2024 podcasting year STRONG by sharing 6 tried & true strategies guaranteed to improve anyone's mental toughness! Whether you're an…
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#502 "Hellish Hypertrophy" (My New PPL Program) & Why EP #500 Almost Didn't Happen (cRaZzY Story)!
After an amazing (yet hectic) 3 weeks of guest-driven shows - Joe is back to being solo - and he's got lots of catching up to do with his audience! More…
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#501 Vinny Uzi Shares His BRUTALLY HONEST Thoughts on TRT, Dieting, Gym Culture & More!
This week Vincent Iuzzolino, aka, Vinny Uzi makes his Industrial Strength Show debut...and he does NOT disappoint! Vinny is a former NYC union electrician who…
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#500 Paul "Triple H" Levesque Shares His Post-Wrestling Workout Routine, Favorite Match of All-Time & More!
Paul "Triple H" Levesque returns to the Industrial Strength Show (after a 7-year hiatus) to help Joe celebrate his 500th episode! Joe kicks off the show by…
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#499 George DeFranco UNCENSORED: Turning Criminals into Human Plungers, Crazy Arm Wrestling Training & More!
[PARENTAL ADVISORY: This episode includes some explicit language.] HAPPY THANKSGIVING! On this week's show, George DeFranco makes his highly anticipated…
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#498 Training Methods That Make No Sense [But Work!], My Top 7 Gym Etiquette Rules & More!
Joe kicks off this week's show with some exciting information regarding episode 500, DeFranco merch orders, and the digital release of the first-ever Longevity…
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#497 Everything You Need To Know About "Football Endurance" [60-Minute Masterclass]
This week Joe D. "returns to his roots" and presents a 60-minute masterclass on developing football-specific endurance. TOPICS INCLUDE: Breaking football down…
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#496 How To Fix a "Clicking" Shoulder, Circuit Training That DOESN'T Suck & More!
Joe kicks off this week's show with some announcements & "small talk" regarding this month's supplement sale, his next merch drop, his mom's birthday, and…
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#495 The 5 Scariest Moments in DeFranco's Gym History! | True Stories
Joe kicks off this week's Halloween-themed episode by giving away FREE STUFF to 2 lucky listeners! He then shares 5 of the "scariest" moments in DeFranco's Gym…
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#494 Tactical Athlete Programming Masterclass, My Take on Jeff Nippard Getting Assaulted & More!
This week Joe expands on the "tactical athlete training template" that he shared on last week's show. He then explains how he would incorporate running into a…
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#493 Is The Carnivore Diet Good for Athletes, Special Considerations When Training Tactical Athletes & More!
Joe starts the show by sharing some of the trials and tribulations that surrounded this week's podcast recording. After approximately 16 minutes of venting to…
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#492 Should "Skinny-Fat" People Bulk or Cut, Customizing Your Coaching Cues & More!
This week Joe answers 6 listener questions. TOPICS INCLUDE: 1) How to fix "uneven hips" 2) Does Joe prefer using coaching cues that have an "internal focus" or…
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#491 Overrated/Underrated Part 2: Cardio After Lifting, Zercher Squats, Air Jordans & More!
This week Joe continues the massive Overrated/Underrated segment that he started last week! New topics include: 1) Cardio After Lifting 2) The US Army's…
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#490 Overrated/Underrated: Lengthened Partials, Turkish Get-Ups, Electrolyte Powders, Crumbl Cookies & MORE!
This week Joe brings back his wildly popular "overrated/underrated" segment! Specific topics discussed include: 1) Floating Heel Exercises 2) Dry Needling 3)…
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#489 The Secret To Conquering "Impossible" Tasks, Evil Workouts, Wolf Encounters & More w/ Calahan Skogman
This week Joe welcomes former college basketball player turned writer/actor - Calahan Skogman. Together, Joe & Calahan discuss a variety of topics. HIGHLIGHTS…
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#488 How Much Does Food QUALITY Affect Body Composition, My "Disguised" Lower Body Mobility Routine & More!
This week Joe answers 4 unique listener questions. SPECIFIC TOPICS INCLUDE: 1) How to maintain muscle mass, specifically in the posterior chain, while…
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#487 The TRUTH About Eccentrics, Muscle Damage & Hypertrophy, Strength Exercises That Improve Shoulder Mobility & More!
Joe opens this week's show by reminding the audience about September's "MuscleUp" supplement sale and cohort #3 of the Iron Business Blueprint. He then gets…
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#486 The Best Training Splits for Longevity, "Fall Prevention" Exercises for Older Clients, NEW Program Alert & More!
This week Joe is joined by his CPPS co-creator & Team Forever Strong co-founder Jim Smith, aka, "Smitty Diesel"! After a brief discussion detailing how & why…
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#485 The Secret To Training When You're NOT Motivated, The TRUTH About Supersets (NEW RESEARCH) & More!
This week Joe covers a wide variety of interesting topics. HIGHLIGHTS INCLUDE: 1) The secret to training when you're NOT motivated 2) The most convenient &…
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#484 13 Ways To Identify an UNQUALIFIED Personal Trainer or Fitness Influencer!
On this week's show Joe teaches the audience how to spot "the real ones" vs "the fake ones" in the fitness industry! He starts by sharing his "Personal Trainer…
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#483 Three Ways to Make Knee Pain Magically Disappear, The Time My Finger EXPLODED Doing Reverse Curls & More!
On this week's show, Joe answers an interesting mix of listener questions. TOPICS INCLUDE: 1) Should we avoid eating vegetables because they contain…
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#482 Ben Bruno on Training to Failure, Cherry Picking Research, Early Mentors & More!
This week Ben Bruno makes his 4th appearance on the Industrial Strength Show - and as per usual - he and Joe have a lot to talk about! Highlights from their…
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#481 The Most Overlooked Component of Every Set, Why PubMed is Not Bookmarked on My Computer & More!
Joe kicks off this week's show by giving away some FREE STUFF to his audience! He then answers 4 listener questions: TOPICS INCLUDE: 1) The most overlooked…
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#480 My Debut as a Wedding Officiant (cRaZzY story!), The Ideal Year-Round Body Fat % for Men & More!
WARNING: This is not your typical Industrial Strength Show. (If you listen to this podcast for training info only, this is NOT the episode for you.) Unlike…
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#479 How To Build "Capped Delts" While Avoiding Impingement, My Biggest Professional Accomplishment & More!
This week Joe answers 4 unique listener questions. SPECIFIC TOPICS INCLUDE: 1) Why are deficit push-ups recommended (for shoulder health), but bench-pressing…
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#478 The Art of Building Muscle: Why Mechanical Tension is NOT Always The "Be-All, End-All"...
This week's show is a follow-up from last week's discussion on the effectiveness of EMG testing for determining the best hypertrophy exercises. On today's…