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   Number 1: #588 The Strength Training Retirement Plan (Plus Q&A)

   This week, Joe explains why strength training should be viewed as a "retirement plan for your body" and breaks down the "Strength Training Snowball Effect" — eight positive adaptations that build upon each other to help you become stronger, healthier, leaner, and more capable as you age. He also reveals one of the most overlooked tools in the average person's training — long-duration isometric holds — and explains their unique benefits for strength, hypertrophy, identifying weaknesses/imbalances, joint health, and recovery. Finally, Joe discusses why exercises like band pull-aparts, face pulls, Y-Handcuffs, and scap push-ups still have an important place in a well-designed program — even if they don't score high on the "loadability" scale. He explains why every exercise does NOT need to be heavy or progressively overloaded, and why the best programs include the right mix of high, moderate, and low-intensity movements. All this plus more in another information-packed episode of the Industrial Strength Show! IMPORTANT LINKS DeFranco's Nutritional Supplements Iron Business Mastermind Weekend DeFranco-designed training programs Joe D's Instagram

   September 03, 2026·54min
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   Number 2: #587 Has Full Range of Motion Training Gone TOO FAR?

   Has full range of motion training gone too far? This week, Joe questions whether the fitness industry pendulum has swung too far — from half reps and poor mobility to forcing extreme ranges of motion that we don't actually have the strength or control to own. He explains the difference between accessing a position and actually owning it, why more range of motion isn't always better, and how to safely expand your ROM without sacrificing joint health and longevity. Joe also covers two other training topics: 1) How long should you rest between sprints when training for speed? 2) The subtle technique adjustment that will instantly make your chest-supported rows more effective! *For a full list of Show Notes w/ Timestamps visit www.IndustrialStrengthShow.com. IMPORTANT LINKS Hill Sprint workout Manukora Honey

   August 27, 2026·56min
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   Number 3: #590 Prescribing Movement as Medicine w/ coach Kevin Carr

   This week, Joe welcomes coach Kevin Carr to the Industrial Strength Show! Kevin is the co-founder of the Certified Functional Strength Coach certification and "Movement as Medicine" Massage & Movement Therapy Clinic. He has nearly 20 years of coaching experience, working with everyone from Olympic athletes to average Joes. In this episode, Joe and Kevin cut through the confusing fitness advice online and share practical ways to improve strength, cardiovascular fitness and overall health. Specific topics include: How to restart training after a layoff — and build habits that stick; how & why to administer the 2-mile max aerobic speed test; whether age is really "just a number"; how exercise selection, frequency, and intensity should evolve as you get older; sprinting after 40; exercises to avoid versus movements everyone can/should do; and progressive programming for large groups. Kevin also discusses his new book, Prescribing Movement as Medicine, who it's for, and what readers can expect! *For a full list of Show Notes with Timestamps visit www.IndustrialStrengthShow.com. IMPORTANT LINKS Follow @coachkevincarr on Instagram Prescribing Movement as Medicine (NEW book!)

   September 17, 2026·56min
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   Number 4: #589 How I Train My Daughter IN-SEASON + A New Lower Body Primer You Gotta Try!

   In this episode, Joe breaks down his tried-and-true principles for in-season strength training. He discusses Charlie Francis' famous "Fill the Glass" concept, reveals the two biggest in-season training mistakes he sees coaches and athletes make, and then takes you inside the exact program he's using with his daughter during her high school soccer season. Joe shares her complete full-body strength workout - exercise by exercise - including her warm-up and a new "Step-Down Matrix" that has quickly become one of his favorite lower-body warm-ups. He also reveals her mid-week "neural primer" and the full-body mobility routine she uses throughout the week when needed. Joe wraps up with a quick review of his in-season training template for football players before teasing his upcoming "30 Days of Delts" challenge, which he'll be sending FREE to his email subscribers this Friday! If you train athletes — or you're an athlete trying to stay strong, healthy and explosive throughout a long season — this episode is for you. *For a full list of Show Notes with Timestamps visit www.IndustrialStrengthShow.com. IMPORTANT LINKS Team Forever Strong [1-Week FREE Trial] Get on Joe's email list!

   September 10, 2026·1h 19min
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   Number 5: #585 Strength Training Shouldn't Look Like Your Sport (+ Full Q&A)

   In this week's Q&A episode, Joe answers three listener questions covering sport-specific strength training, how to train someone who hates working out, and the ultimate push-up progression. Joe explains why strength training shouldn't look like your sport, shares his approach for creating the perfect workout for someone who has anxiety around training (or simply hates the gym), and breaks down his 5-phase push-up progression designed to take someone from ZERO push-ups to 40+! Whether you're an athlete, coach, or just looking to get stronger, this episode is packed with practical, real-world training advice you can put to use immediately. *For a full list of Show Notes w/ Timestamps visit www.IndustrialStrengthShow.com. IMPORTANT LINKS Lean Bastard [LAST CALL!] Manukora Honey

   August 13, 2026·1h 22min
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