Most chin-up advice you'll find online is either incomplete or complete bullsh*t! In this week's episode, Joe breaks down what actually works (based on his 30 years of real-world results.) Whether you can't do a single rep or you've been stuck at the same number of reps - Joe explains exactly how to break through your plateau! First, he lays out his proven 4-phase progression to help you get your very first chin-up (without wasting time on ineffective fluff). Then, he reveals his "chin-up cluster ladder" - a simple but powerful method to rapidly increase your strength and reps. You'll also learn the biggest mistake people make with band-assisted chin-ups...and how to fix it so they actually carry over to the real thing! If you're serious about improving your chin-ups, this episode will change the way you train overnight! *For a full list of Show Notes + Timestamps visit www.IndustrialStrengthShow.com.

• IMPORTANT LINKS
• How Liv Morgan (and countless others) got their first chin-up!
• HandxBand bands [code: JOED]
• Fat Gripz
• Live Workshop for Gym Owners! [Register now for $17!]

This week Joe clears up the confusion regarding 3 popular [yet misunderstood] topics: #1) Does building more muscle enable you to have more dietary freedom - without negative consequences? #2) Does grip strength REALLY predict lifespan? #3) The real-world TRUTH about Time Under Tension and hypertrophy... PLUS, Joe's "Upside-Down Plank Challenge!" *For a full list of Show Notes + Timestamps visit www.IndustrialStrengthShow.com.

• IMPORTANT LINKS
• Joe's 5 Relative Strength Standards
• Manukora Honey
• Team Forever Strong [7-Day Free Trial]

This week Jim "Smitty" Smith returns to the Industrial Strength Show to discuss all things programming! You'll hear Joe & Smitty go back and forth as they share 4 aspects of programming that they feel lifters get wrong - especially after the age of 40. Then they revisit the 6 "relative strength standards" before ending the show with an exciting announcement regarding their newest TFS program [which starts April 6th!] *For a full list of Show Notes w/ Timestamps visit www.IndustrialStrengthShow.com.

• IMPORTANT LINKS
• Team Forever Strong [FREE Trial!]
• DeFranco-brand supplements [code: MuscleUpApril]
• Jim "Smitty" Smith
• Joe DeFranco

Most people THINK they're doing "Contrast Training," but in reality they're just doing a sloppy circuit that kills power, reinforces bad mechanics, and increases their risk of injury! So on today's show, Joe explains exactly what Contrast Training is supposed to look like...and how to implement it the RIGHT WAY! Consider today's episode your FREE Power/Speed Masterclass! *For a full list of Show Notes w/ Timestamps visit www.IndustrialStrengthShow.com.

• IMPORTANT LINKS
• Joe's "Contrast Training" reaction video
• Joey Swoll
• Team Forever Strong [1-Week FREE Trial]

On this week's show Joe gives his nuanced take on the viral clip of a Texas Tech football player revealing that their strength coaches removed all light weights (5-35lbs) from their weight room! You don't wanna miss what Joe has to say about this controversial topic! *For a full list of Show Notes & Timestamps visit www.IndustrialStrengthShow.com.

• IMPORTANT LINKS
• Texas Tech BANNED Weights Under 40lbs In Their Weightroom!
• Joe D's Instagram
• Iron Business Mastermind Weekend

Joe is back from St. Louis and on this week's show he explains how he's ALWAYS able to have a great workout - even in the worst [most poorly equipped] hotel gyms! This includes his "Top 10 techniques for making light weights feel heavy" - along with other tips & tricks that will ensure you'll always make the BEST gains...even in the WORST gyms! *For a full list of Show Notes + Timestamps visit www.IndustrialStrengthShow.com.

• IMPORTANT LINKS
• Joe's "hotel workout" in St. Louis
• 41" resistance band [coupon: JOED]
• 100 Best Physique Workouts [NEW!]

After 9 long years Bret Contreras, aka, "The Glute Guy" returns to the Industrial Strength Show...and he & Joe have a LOT to talk about! Here are a few of the topics you'll hear discussed during their 2-hour conversation: The early T-Nation days; How to "make it" in the fitness industry (Then vs Now); The wildly popular piece of equipment that Bret put in storage and Joe ended up selling; How Bret's training has evolved over the years; Finding your maximum recoverable volume (MRV); How glute training has evolved over the years; The mind-muscle connection vs progressive overload; The benefits of training w/ bands & chains; Training the "stretch" vs the "squeeze" positions; How to make longterm progress...And so much MORE! *For a full list of Show Notes + Timestamps visit www.IndustrialStrengthShow.com.

• IMPORTANT LINKS
• Bret Contreras
• BC Strength (Bret's products)
• DeFranco's Nutritional Supplements [coupon: MuscleUpMarch]

On this week's show Joe continues the Q&A he started last week. After venting about the amount of shoveling he's done over the past 48 hours, Joe answers the following questions: Q1) Can you still bench press if you have a tear in your supraspinatus tendon? Q2) Is there any benefit to reducing weight and increasing reps for men over 50? Q3) What's the best way to get a young kid started in the gym? And is 11 too young to start? Q4) What's the best stimulant-free pre-workout stack? Q5) Do advanced lifters (10+ years experience) need MORE volume in order to continue making progress? *For a full list of Show Notes + Timestamps visit www.IndustrialStrengthShow.com.

• IMPORTANT LINKS
• Tyrofeine (coupon: OVERSTOCK20)
• Pump-n-Prime
• MuscleMAG 300
• Manukora Honey

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