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: www.IndustrialStrengthShow.com   *To purchase DeFranco's Nutritional Supplements visit: www.DeFrancosNutrition.com

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 tend to have strong hunger urges on NON-training days? 2) What is the best type of cardio for strength athletes? 3) Joe's list of prerequisite exercises that should be mastered before learning the Power Clean 4) Joe's favorite 3 ingredient muscle-building recipes...and More! RELATED LINKS MENTIONED ON TODAY'S SHOW: IndustrialStrengthShow.com, AMPED 3.0, CPPS ACADEMY, DeFranco's Nutritional Supplements

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 Plates; New Program Announcement; Corner Cuttin' Bastards vs Cat Sh*t Deadlifters; Advice for a washed-up meathead who isn't hitting PR's like he used to; Joe's biggest speed training success story; Should small/private gyms be "reclassified" [so they're not grouped with the big box/commercial gyms]...and More!   *For Show Notes, Timestamps & Important Links from this episode go to: www.IndustrialStrengthShow.com

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 Show (available on iTunes, Spotify & YouTube). Highlights from Joe & Jon's conversation include: Why Jonathan feels the fitness industry was "broken" long before COVID-19; The point at which Jon realized personal training was NOT a viable career option; Why Jon is optimistic about the fitness industry POST COVID-19; Entrepreneurship vs Intrapreneurship; Focussing on ONE THING vs Being really good at one thing & "good enough" at a few other skills; The 4 most important skills needed to be successful in ANY business; The one aspect of the personal training business that Joe feels most trainers suck at; Finding your "1% uniqueness"; The #1 area that Jon feels most personal trainers need to get better at; Separating yourself from the pack in the fitness industry; The similarities between "designing an effective training program" & "growing a successful business"...plus much More!   *For Show Notes & Timestamps visit www.IndustrialStrengthShow.com

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

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) How To Prepare for the New Army Combat Fitness Test 3) The 6 Most Influential NON-Training/Nutrition Books Joe Has Ever Read. *For Show Notes & Timestamps visit www.IndustrialStrengthShow.com  *To purchase DeFranco's Nutritional Supplements visit www.DeFrancosNutrition.com *To become CPPS-certified ONLINE visit www.CPPSacademy.com

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 tight hamstrings  #2) How & When to train your abs/core directly  #3) Should kids take supplements?  #4) "Same muscle group" supersets vs "opposing muscle group" supersets - Which are more effective?   *For Show Notes, Timestamps & Important Links from this episode visit www.IndustrialStrengthShow.com

As gyms begin to open back up, many gym owners and trainers are concerned about clients who will be training while wearing a mask. Is it safe to train in a mask, or does it increase the risk of hypercapnia (excessive carbon dioxide in the bloodstream)? Joe answers this question and MORE on today's show!   *For Show Notes & Timestamps visit www.IndustrialStrengthShow.com

This week Joe continues his Instagram Q&A from last week. Topics of discussion include: Why "calories burned" is NOT a reliable way to assess the quality of your workout; How many sets for each bodypart should you be doing each week; Can athletes ever get too strong; Troubleshooting the hip thrust [What to do if you don't feel your glutes when thrusting]; Joe's advice to other dads living in a "house full of estrogen"; What's the optimal shin angle when squatting/deadlifting; Joe's thoughts on "debating with other trainers"...and More! For Show Notes & Timestamps goto www.IndustrialStrengthShow.com *To get CPPS certified ONLINE goto www.CPPSacademy.com (*Use discount code "STAYHOME" to save 20%!)

Joe starts this week's show with a brief recap of his "stinky situation" last night, then begins Part 1 of a 2-Part Q&A. Specific topics of discussion include: Joe's Top 3 "pillars" of becoming successful in the S&C industry; Joe's 8 favorite vastus medialis exercises; The benefits of long duration isometrics, how to incorporate them into your program, and Joe's 5 favorite extreme iso exercises; The best type of cardio for your overall health; Why/How "push-up challenges" are creating shoulder injuries; Joe proposes a "posterior chain plank challenge" & More! For Show Notes & Timestamps goto www.IndustrialStrengthShow.com To purchase DeFranco's Nutritional Supplements goto www.DeFrancosNutrition.com