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 her 100th birthday. After Joe's tribute to his grandmother, he answers 3 listener questions. Topics include: 1) What exercises does Joe recommend when a client can't even perform a BODYWEIGHT squat? 2) How/Why do newbie's increase their STRENGTH  before seeing any visible changes in SIZE? 3) If "flexing the spine under load" is dangerous, why do so many coaches teach a 'posterior pelvic tilt' when performing hip thrusts?  *For Show Notes & Timestamps from this episode goto: www.IndustrialStrengthShow.com   *To become CPPS-certified [from home] goto: www.CPPScoaches.com/schedule   *To purchase DeFranco's Nutritional Supplements goto: www.DeFrancosNutrition.com  

#302 Life/Longevity Lessons from my 102-Year-Old Grandmother

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.

Fitness

Health & Fitness

Joe kicks off this week's show by giving away some FREE STUFF to his audience! He then answers 3 listener questions. TOPICS INCLUDE: 1) Is walking considered exercise? 2) The honest truth about [what happens to your body] when you turn 40! 3) Is conjugate periodization effective for general pop clients? ...And More! *For a full list of Show Notes & Timestamps visit www.IndustrialStrengthShow.com.   IMPORTANT LINKS  Team Forever Strong [7-Day FREE Trial]  Iron Business Blueprint  Manukora Honey [*Use code: JOED]  

#468 Is Walking Considered Exercise, The Honest Truth About Turning 40 & More!

This week is a classic Industrial Strength Show where Joe provides practical & proven solutions to his listeners' real-world problems. SPECIFIC TOPICS INCLUDE: 1) Is it detrimental to train a muscle group if it's still sore from the previous workout? 2) How to prevent groin pulls 3) How to strength-train for fat loss goals 4) The best way to execute your rest-pause sets... And More! *For a full list of Show Notes & Timestamps visit www.IndustrialStrengthShow.com.   IMPORTANT LINKS  Team Forever Strong (7-Day FREE Trial!)  Strong Bastard 911 program  BON CHARGE (*Use coupon: JOED)    

#467 Why You Should/Shouldn't Train if You're Still Sore, How To Prevent Groin Pulls & More!

After 8.5 years, the Industrial Strength Universe FINALLY gets to meet "the man behind the intro music" - Orlando Rios! Joe & Orlando discuss a number of different topics during their 1-hour and 35-minute conversation. Highlights include: How Joe met Orlando; The backstory behind the most famous intro music in podcasting; Orlando's biggest pet peeve(s) about Joe's podcasting style; The hilarious story of Orlando meeting The Undertaker for the first time; WHY Orlando trains [His reason may surprise you]; Orlando's recent health/aesthetic "sticking point" and the advice Joe gave him to break through that sticking point; Wrestlemania 40 predictions...And Much MORE! *For a full list of Show Notes + Timestamps visit www.IndustrialStrengthShow.com.   IMPORTANT LINKS  DeFranco-brand supplements [*Use code: MuscleUpApril]  DeFranco's Muscle MAG 300  Dr. Rhonda Patrick on magnesium supplementation  Orlando's IG (@imorlandorios)  Orlando's clothing brand (@raisedbycoyotes)  

#466 Orlando Tells All! [Intro Music Backstory, Working w/ Joe D, Does He Even Lift & More!]

BIG SHOW THIS WEEK as Joe introduces Mike Stella to the Industrial Strength Universe! Mike is an expert movement evaluator, manual therapist, performance coach and the owner of The Movement Underground in Long Island, NY. Highlights from Joe & Mike's (almost) 2-hour long conversation include: The "blending" of rehabilitation with high performance strength & conditioning; How Mike assesses new clients; How to treat/approach athletes w/ "muscular imbalances"; Mike's thoughts on FMS; Why "evidence-based" is overrated; Are isolation rotator cuff exercises worthless?; How to get pro athletes as clients...and so much more! *For a full list of Show Notes + Timestamps visit www.IndustrialStrengthShow.com.     IMPORTANT LINKS Mike Stella's Instagram (@mikestella_atc)  The Movement Underground website Joe D's Instagram (@defrancosgym)  BON CHARGE [*Use code: JOED]  

#465 Why "Evidence-Based" is Overrated, How To Get Pro Athletes as Clients & More w/ Mike Stella

Joe kicks off this week's episode with a quick recap of the first-ever Iron Business Weekend. He then shares some initial feedback from lifters who have started the new WS4SB 3.5 program. He then answers 4 listener questions. TOPICS INCLUDE: 1) Joe's current GO-TO pre-workout "slop" [Plus a BONUS "High Protein Peanut Butter Cup" recipe!] 2) What type of athletes have the biggest imbalances and how do you go about fixing them? 3) When do you know it's time to switch exercises? 4) Programming jumps for [weak] kids... And More! *For a full list of Show Notes & Timestamps visit www.IndustrialStrengthShow.com.   IMPORTANT LINKS  Iron Business Blueprint  Team Forever Strong [code: STRONG150]  The Conscious Bar  Manukora Honey  

#302 Life/Longevity Lessons from my 102-Year-Old Grandmother

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