Joe DeFranco's Industrial Strength Show

By Joe DeFranco

What's Joe DeFranco's Industrial Strength Show about?

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 highly successful people.

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#316 Sean Hayes on What It ...

05.06.2021

This week Joe is joined by Sean Hayes - Director of Strength & Conditioning at the WWE Performance Center. Highlights from their conversation include: A message from "Stone Cold Steve Austin" to all personal trainers who don't like to "cite ...

Joe DeFranco's Industrial Strength Show episodes:

05.06.2021 #316 Sean Hayes on What It Takes To Be A Great Coach, Best Conditioning Drills for Pro Wrestlers & More! This week Joe is joined by Sean Hayes - Director of Strength & Conditioning at the WWE Performance Center. Highlights from their conversation include: A message from "Stone Cold Steve Austin" to all personal trainers who don't like to "cite ...
04.29.2021 #315 How To Gain Muscle & Lose Fat Simultaneously, Rehab Tools for Meatheads & More! This week's show begins with a few announcements, including this month's "MuscleUpMay" Supplement Sale! Joe then provides a training/rehab update before getting into today's main topic - How To Gain Muscle & Lose Fat Simultaneously. Joe allows his audience to ...
04.22.2021 #314 The Truth About "Knees Over Toes" Training w/ Ben Patrick! This week Joe is joined by Ben Patrick, aka, "Knees Over Toes Guy". Ben struggled with knee pain for over a decade during his basketball career. After multiple unsuccessful surgeries & ineffective medical advice, Ben decided to take matters into ...
04.15.2021 #313 How To Get Lean Without Becoming "Skinny-Fat", The 3 Keys to Happiness & More! This week Joe shares his Top 6 tips for getting lean this summer while avoiding the [dreaded] "skinny-fat" look! The show concludes with a reminder of how important your mental health is - even for those with "physical/aesthetic" goals. *For ...
04.08.2021 #312 How To Customize Your Gains & Make ANY Program More Effective! This week Joe & Smitty announce the [public] release of their NEW "Specialization Course Digital Library"! During the past 3 years Joe & Smitty compiled data on the most common "problem areas" in training, then created easy-to-implement "workout add-ons", aka, ...
04.01.2021 #311 How To Fix a Bulging Disc [3 Simple Steps], Joe D's Top 5 "Movie Heels" & More! This week's show starts with an exciting announcement regarding a new supplement stack/bundle that's been added to the DeFranco line. [You asked for it & you got it!] This is followed up with an unexpected [somewhat shocking] announcement concerning the ...
03.25.2021 #310 Programming Supra-Maximal Eccentrics, My Favorite 10-Minute Workouts & More! This week's show consists of a 'mish-mash' of 3 different topics: 1. Joe gives an update on his shoulder rehab [which is also accompanied by a lesson about what it truly means to make "constant progress"] 2. Joe shares his ...
03.18.2021 #309 Strength & Conditioning Considerations for Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu This week Joe takes a deep dive into the topic of 'Strength & Conditioning for Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu'. Specific topics of discussion include: Warm-up Considerations for the BJJ Athlete; Joe's [extremely effective] 2-Day "Condensed Conjugate" Strength Template; Conditioning for BJJ [Best ...
03.11.2021 #308 Rayron Gracie On The Importance of S&C for BJJ, Getting Attacked Outside of DeFranco's Gym & More! This week Joe is joined by Rayron Gracie - son of the late Ryan Gracie, aka, "The Bad Boy of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu". Highlights from this conversation include: The insane story of how Rayron was attacked by a crazy person after ...
03.04.2021 #307 Overrated/Underrated Part 2: Cannabis for Recovery, TRT, Arm Day for Athletes & MORE! This week Joe continues his wildly popular/polarizing segment from last week - Overrated/Underrated! Topics include: Arm Day for Athletes; Shampoo; Walking/LISS Cardio; Narrow Stance Squatting for Athletes; Training to Failure; Cannabis for Recovery; Burpees; Barefoot training; Garage Gyms; Knee Sleeves, ...
02.25.2021 #306 World's Longest Overrated/Underrated segment [From Kettlebells & Battle Ropes to Pineapple on Pizza & More!] This week Joe introduces a new segment where he rates over 35 different exercises, training techniques, foods, movies, wrestlers & more! Specific topics include kettlebells, hip thrusts, front squats, flywheel training, velocity-based training, Peloton bikes, Ice baths, pineapple on pizza ...
02.18.2021 #305 How I Program Loaded Carries, My Thoughts on RPE & More! Joe begins the show by explaining why there was a delay [posting this week's episode]. He then continues the Q&A; he started last week. Specific topics of discussion include: Joe's "BIG 3" exercise categories for ongoing shoulder health; Is there ...
02.11.2021 #304 My Opinion on Tom Brady's Training, Writing Programs for Combat Athletes based on their "Fight Style" & More! Joe kicks off this week's show by addressing his [embarrassing] Super Bowl prediction from last week. He then does a "live to tape" Q&A;, answering questions on the following 4 topics: 1) Is there a way to include a "scoring ...
02.04.2021 #303 My 5 Favorite Ways to Program Supersets Joe kicks off this week's show with a Super Bowl 55 prediction. He then reads a question from a listener who's interested in learning more about programming supersets. Joe explains WHY he includes supersets in almost all of his programs, ...
01.28.2021 #302 Life/Longevity Lessons from my 102-Year-Old Grandmother Joe dedicates the first half of this week's show to his 102-year-old grandmother [who passed away this week]. He shares the Top 3 "life lessons" he learned from her, as well as 2 "health tips" she shared with him on ...
01.21.2021 #301 Jim Wendler & Joe DeFranco 10-Year Reunion Podcast! After not seeing each other or speaking for over 10 years, Joe D. reunites with Jim Wendler to discuss a variety of topics! Highlights from their conversation include: The backstory behind Jim's "Why I Hate Joe DeFranco" article; Important lessons ...
01.14.2021 #300 Shoulder Rehab Update + Uncensored Q&A w/ Ashley DeFranco! [Full Female Strength Template included] This week Joe celebrates the 300th episode of the Industrial Strength Show! He begins the podcast with another prize/giveaway! He then gives an update on his shoulder rehab [and the unique challenge he must complete before "allowing himself" to barbell ...
01.07.2021 #299 How To Create Opportunities for Yourself & "Make It" in Any Industry [w/ Calvin Hartman] This week Joe is joined by Calvin Hartman - Head Strength Coach at DeFranco's Training & Consulting in East Rutherford, NJ. Highlights from their conversation include: How Calvin first met Joe; The backstory behind Calvin's internship and how he ultimately ...
12.31.2020 #298 My Top 5 POSITIVE Takeaways from 2020...and the People I'd Like to Slap in the Face! In this final episode of 2020, Joe highlights the GOOD things that happened during an otherwise rough year. He then goes on a bit of an angry rant regarding the 4 things that SHOULD HAVE taken precedence over "mask-wearing", "hand ...
12.24.2020 #297 Christmas Eve Q&A! This special "Christmas Eve edition" of the podcast includes a mix of training, nutrition & holiday-related questions. Specific topics include: The difference between programming "box squats" vs "squats to a box"; Joe's thoughts on "dieting during the holidays"; What was ...
12.17.2020 #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 question from a listener inquiring about his current "diet". Specific topics covered ...
12.03.2020 #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 positive vibes his parents' way, Joe answers two listener questions. TOPICS INCLUDE: 1) How Joe programs cluster ...
11.26.2020 #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 rant/tangent on "blaming others" & "the dangers of trying to control ...
11.19.2020 #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 Family" Thanksgiving episode. He then answers 4 listener questions. TOPICS INCLUDE: 1) How to ...
11.12.2020 #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 to optimize their body's ability to heal. *For specific Show Notes & Timestamps from this episode go to: ...
11.05.2020 #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 Created Equal #2) How Joe & Smitty "Navigated Through The Noise" To ...
10.29.2020 #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 Training Advice for Athletes [including goals, common mistakes, exercise selection & sample templates] #2) Elbow-Friendly ...
10.22.2020 #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 determine the best program for YOU 2) Is it better to initiate ...
10.15.2020 #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 protocol! Specific topics of discussion include: How/Why Joe's surgery almost didn't ...
10.08.2020 #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 in Industrial Strength Show history... Congrats, Dana :)) Highlights from this conversation include: Dana's ...
10.01.2020 #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 questions. Topics include: Joe's thoughts on the Israel Adesanya steroid accusations; Another simple, high-protein ...
09.24.2020 #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 personal trainers & Phys. Ed. teachers program planks [and what they could do better] #2) ...
09.17.2020 #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, surgery update, future speaking engagements, and his first-ever NETFLIX RECOMMENDATION!? He then covers two main training topics: ...
09.10.2020 #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 and hundreds of pro athletes in MLB, NHL, NFL, NBA, PGA & WWE. She ...
09.03.2020 #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 pricing on the DRUM [percussive massage gun]. He then covers 2 main topics: #1) Joe's favorite ...
08.27.2020 #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 before starting this week's Q&A.; Specific topics of discussion include: How concerned should ...
08.20.2020 #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" & "fillers" into your program (and why are they beneficial); The Top 3 things you can do (training-wise) in ...
08.13.2020 #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 portion of the Q&A; consists of a deep dive on the following ...
08.07.2020 #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 more!] He then begins Part 1 of a 2-Part Q&A.; Topics include: Boosting your immune system ...
07.30.2020 #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 MRI! He then announces the upcoming "MuscleUpAugust" supplement sale before starting the show. The podcast ...
07.23.2020 #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: How Don got started in personal training; The importance of "getting reps"/grinding during your early years ...
07.16.2020 #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 explaining WHY, WHEN & HOW to incorporate med ball throws into your ...
07.09.2020 #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 having. After the introductory talk, Joe answers 4 listener questions. Topics include: Joe's favorite ...
07.02.2020 #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 NEVER TOO LATE to LIVE YOUR PASSION! *For Show Notes & Timestamps visit: ...
06.25.2020 #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 then starts the show. Topics covered this week include: 1) Why do we ...
06.18.2020 #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 include: Joe's physical/work/family goals for this year; Metal Plates vs Rubber/Bumper ...
06.11.2020 #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 authored 11 books and lived in 10 different countries. He's also the host of the Online Trainer ...
06.04.2020 #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 life lesson that we ALL can learn from the GYM. *For Show Notes & Timestamps goto www.IndustrialStrengthShow.com
05.28.2020 #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 3 main topics: 1) The Best Way To Train After a Layoff 2) ...
05.21.2020 #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. Topics include: #1) How much of our flexibility is genetic and how to treat chronically ...

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