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1180: Joe DeFranco on What Makes a Good Trainer, the Importance of a Structured Warm-Up, the Role of Genetics and MORE

Dec 9, 2019

Joe DeFranco, a world-renowned strength and conditioning coach and owner of DeFranco's Gym, joins the conversation to share insights from years of training elite athletes. He humorously critiques bad trainers, urging a focus on structured warm-ups for optimal performance. DeFranco discusses the crucial distinction between application and theory in training, emphasizing individualized programs. He also addresses the interplay of genetics in athletic success and why understanding your body's signals is key to effective fitness.

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Intro

4min

Humor and Controversy in the Fitness World

2min

Empowering Fitness Through Practical Training

22min

The Politics of Diet: Navigating Dietary Choices in a Divided World

3min

Listening to Your Body: The Key to Effective Training

27min

Genetics and Growth in Athletic Training

11min

Appreciating Trainers and Promoting Fitness Programs

2min

In this episode, Sal, Adam and Justin talk with good friend Joe DeFranco.

Why Joe refers to bad trainers as “slap dicks” and how he takes criticism. (3:08)
The differences between his certification and all others. (5:00)
The origins of building a certification course and how he was introduced to James Smith. (10:09)
What are the real reasons why someone should focus on having a structured warm-up? (13:50)
The breakdown between application and academia. (17:35)
How do I know if a trainer is good or not? (19:22)
Should we be training squats and deadlifts? (23:43)
Why do we give a shit about how people eat? (26:35)
Always listen to your body FIRST! (29:10)
What is the value of speed and power training for the average person? What does a workout look like? (35:50)
The risk vs reward of his athletes incorporating Olympic lifts into their training. (44:50)
If you don’t use it you lose it. (47:30)
The hidden benefits of the post-activation potentiation training method. (50:10)
How do you break in and train your own clients? (56:00)
Behind the curtain of the ‘freak of nature’ that is Brian Cushing. (56:51)
How much of a role do genetics play? (58:30)
Is Joe a big sports guy? (1:02:34)
What is his favorite part about what he does today? (1:05:09)

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Joe DeFranco (@defrancosgym) Instagram
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Joe DeFranco's Industrial Strength Show
James Smith (@smittydiesel) Instagram
Cory Schlesinger (@schlesstrength) Instagram
Brian Cushing (@briancushing56) Twitter

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