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 mistakes you see new gym owners make? Q3) What is the most common mistake you see young college S&C coaches make? Q4) Why do you think there is such a disconnect between Physical Therapists and S&C coaches? Q5) Have you come across anything online recently that pissed you off? Q6) What is the most overlooked aspect of longevity training? *For a full list of Show Notes w/ Timestamps visit www.IndustrialStrengthShow.com.

• IMPORTANT LINKS
• DeFranco's Tyrofeine
• Iron Business Mastermind Weekend
• Team Forever Strong [Free Trial]
• Dirty Tricks for Higher Vertical Jumps (2008 article)

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 social media that prioritizes engagement over truth - Everything discussed on this show is TRIED & TRUE. If you follow the advice on today's show you WILL become a healthier human :) *For a full list of Show Notes w/ Timestamps visit www.IndustrialStrengthShow.com.

• IMPORTANT LINKS
• Team Forever Strong [1-Week Free Trial]
• Coach CARTright
• DeFranco's Nutritional Supplements
• Manukora Honey

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 topics including: How he prepared (and crushed) his NFL job interview; Is Detroit Lions Head Coach Dan Campbell the same "IRL" as he seems on TV?; Did anything surprise Cam once he started working w/ the Lions?; What does "a day in Cam's life" look like as an NFL strength & conditioning coach?; How Cam's experience as a DeFranco's Gym CLIENT has helped him become a better NFL strength coach; The Detroit Lions pre-season conditioning test...And so much MORE! *For a full list of Show Notes w/ Timestamps visit www.IndustrialStrengthShow.com.

• IMPORTANT LINKS
• DeFranco's Nutritional Supplements
• Iron Business Mastermind [APPLY HERE]

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 attention to instead] 2) Bench pressing angle recommendations based on your specific type of shoulder pain 3) Joe's favorite plank variations for advanced trainees 4) Is Joe currently doing anything different with Triple H & Stephanie McMahon's programming, and BONUS QUESTION: What's something that would surprise the Industrial Strength Universe if they ever got the opportunity to train with Joe in-person? *For a full list of Show Notes + Timestamps visit www.IndustrialStrengthShow.com.

• IMPORTANT LINKS
• Iron Business Mastermind Weekend [APPLY HERE]
• Joe's instagram

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 DISEASE." Joe does not hold back as he shares [what he believes to be] the real #1 cause of obesity, as well as the role genetics play in our health & body composition. *For a full list of Show Notes w/ Timestamps visit www.IndustrialStrengthShow.com.

• IMPORTANT LINKS
• DeFranco-brand supplements
• Iron Business Mastermind Weekend

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 most people THINK are "healthy", but #JoeKnows otherwise :) The show concludes with Joe sharing his thoughts on the NEW Food Pyramid. *For a full list of Show Notes + Timestamps visit www.IndustrialStrengthShow.com.

• IMPORTANT LINKS
• Team Forever Strong [FREE Trial!]
• Best Ceramic Non-stick Pan
• DeFranco's Multi

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 today's show Joe D. & Smitty announce its RETURN! Together, they explain why SB911 produces such incredible results, along with all the necessary details surrounding the 2026 version of the contest. So if you're ready to kick ass in 2026 and train with PURPOSE again - Give this show a listen and consider entering the SB911 Transformation Challenge! *For a full list of Show Notes w/ Timestamps visit www.IndustrialStrengthShow.com.

• IMPORTANT LINKS
• Team Forever Strong [Free Trial]
• Joe DeFranco
• Jim "Smitty" Smith

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 shares his TRIED & TRUE "Core Pillars of Health". Prioritizing these 5 things WILL change your life in 2026! And as an added bonus, Joe reveals the #1 reason most people's New Year's resolutions fail...and WHAT TO DO ABOUT IT! If you're ready to make REAL/SUSTAINABLE changes in 2026 this episode is a MUST-LISTEN! *For a full list of Show Notes + Timestamps visit www.IndustrialStrengthShow.com.

• IMPORTANT LINKS
• Team Forever Strong [7-Day Free Trial]
• Joe D's Instagram

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 replay (which was discussed last week.) On this special "Christmas edition" of the podcast Joe shares his "Top 3 Tips for a Merry/Meathead Christmas" (which includes a special bonus tip)... And the show concludes with Joe sharing an interaction he recently had at Staples with a listener who asked him a very interesting question lol. *For a full list of Show Notes + Timestamps visit www.IndustrialStrengthShow.com. Merry Christmas, everyone!

• IMPORTANT LINKS
• Coach CARTright
• Team Forever Strong [Free Trial]
• Vitamin D

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 www.IndustrialStrengthShow.com.

• PRODUCTS MENTIONED
• Tongue scraper
• Digital Food Scale
• DeFranco supplements [coupon: xmas10]
• HandxBand resistance bands [coupon: joed]
• Elitefts Micro resistance band
• Grip Globe
• Fat Gripz
• N-Gage Grips
• MicroGainz fractional plates
• Swissies Neutral Grip attachments
• Coregeous Ball
• The Sweet Life Bakery cookies
• Magnetic Power Rack Position markers
• Coach CARTright book
• Rollga Foam Roller [coupon: joed]
• Hylete Hyper Vest Pro
• Rogue Plate Carrier
• Ruck Plate Carrier 3.0