After an amazing (yet hectic) 3 weeks of guest-driven shows - Joe is back to being solo - and he's got lots of catching up to do with his audience! More specifically, he spends the first half of this week's show sharing the crazy story of how episode 500 almost never happened! He then "pulls back the curtain" and provides specific insight into his latest masterpiece of a program - "Hellish Hypertrophy"! *For a full list of Show Notes + Timestamps goto www.IndustrialStrengthShow.com. IMPORTANT LINKS Iron Business Weekend Team Forever Strong | Hellish Hypertrophy BON CHARGE [coupon: JOED25]

Vinny Uzi, a former NYC union electrician turned online fitness coach, shares his brutally honest insights on today's gym culture and nutrition. They discuss the importance of communication skills in youth, the misconceptions surrounding testosterone replacement therapy (TRT), and how lifestyle changes should come before medication. Vinny also reveals whether you can eat pasta nightly and still lose weight, critiques commercial gyms, and reflects on his journey from construction to fitness coaching. A no-nonsense conversation packed with valuable advice!

Paul "Triple H" Levesque returns to the Industrial Strength Show (after a 7-year hiatus) to help Joe celebrate his 500th episode! Joe kicks off the show by announcing this month's "MuscleUp" supplement sale and the winners of the $500 prize giveaway! He then welcomes Triple H back to the show. Highlights from their conversation include: How/Why Triple H and Joe started working together; The promise Joe made to Triple H during their first meeting; What does Triple H's training look like now (post wrestling career); Why Joe programmed Zercher Squats for Triple H; Why consistency trumps intensity for Triple H; The specific exercises that currently benefit Triple H the most; The unlikely exercise that has Triple H's shoulders feeling better than ever; Triple H's "unique" morning routine; Why Triple H & Stephanie used to train at midnight; The importance of having clear and concise goals; Favorite match of Triple H's career... And Much MORE! *For a full list of Show Notes + Timestamps goto www.IndustrialStrengthShow.com. IMPORTANT LINKS DeFranco's Nutritional Supplements [coupon: MuscleUpDecember] Longevity Training seminar Team Forever Strong Triple H's Instagram Joe D's Instagram

[PARENTAL ADVISORY: This episode includes some explicit language.] HAPPY THANKSGIVING! On this week's show, George DeFranco makes his highly anticipated return! It's been 2 years since Joe's dad last appeared on the podcast and he does NOT disappoint! Highlights from this episode include: Exciting info regarding next week's HUGE contest/giveaway; George D's prostate cancer update; What's currently "pissing George off" the most; What was George's dad like; Crazy arm wrestling training/stories; George's Top 3 "on-the-job" altercations: Unstable man threatens to blow up the State Police barracks, George turns a criminal into a human plunger & Going undercover [as a gay man]... Plus So Much MORE! *For a full list of Show Notes + Timestamps goto www.IndustrialStrengthShow.com. IMPORTANT LINKS @defrancosgym (Joe's Instagram) Tyrofeine STRONG Documentary BON CHARGE [code: JOED25]

The discussion kicks off with exciting updates about an upcoming milestone and the launch of a digital seminar. Uncommon training methods take center stage, revealing how some seemingly ineffective techniques can actually yield impressive results. The benefits of prowler pushes are highlighted as surprising yet effective. Additionally, essential gym etiquette rules are shared, emphasizing respect in shared spaces. Overall, it's a blend of unconventional insights and valuable social tips for the fitness community.

This week Joe D. "returns to his roots" and presents a 60-minute masterclass on developing football-specific endurance. TOPICS INCLUDE: Breaking football down from an energy system standpoint; How to develop alactic power; How to develop alactic capacity; Why "endurance" is NOT needed to play football; The role that the aerobic system plays in the sport of football; The most overlooked factor affecting "game speed" and "football specific endurance"; Why 300-yard shuttles and gassers are NOT effective tools for developing your "endurance base"...And Much MORE! *For a full list of Show Notes + Timestamps visit www.IndustrialStrengthShow.com. IMPORTANT LINKS DeFranco Merch! [Pre-Sale Ends 11/16!] CPPS Football Certification [coupon: JOED30] Football Conditioning: The RIGHT Way! BON CHARGE [coupon: JOED25]

Joe kicks off this week's show with some announcements & "small talk" regarding this month's supplement sale, his next merch drop, his mom's birthday, and one-eyed Willy's recent surgery. He then answers 4 listener questions. TOPICS INCLUDE: 1) How to fix a "clicking" shoulder 2) The Top 3 reasons Joe feels he's stayed relevant (in the online fitness space) for over 20 years 3) Circuit Training That DOESN'T Suck! 4) Contrast Training - Nuanced details that will maximize your gains! *For a full list of Show Notes + Timestamps visit www.IndustrialStrengthShow.com. Important Links DeFranco-brand supplements [coupon: MuscleUpNovember] Team Forever Strong [FREE Trial] Joe D's instagram

Joe kicks off this week's Halloween-themed episode by giving away FREE STUFF to 2 lucky listeners! He then shares 5 of the "scariest" moments in DeFranco's Gym history! These [100% TRUE] stories include: 1) The FBI drops in to "have a word" with Joe D! 2) Breaking into DeFranco's Gym and getting "greeted" by Triple H! 3) "The bloody parking lot scare" 4) The first DeFranco's Gym lawsuit 5) An armed IRS agent pays Joe D. a visit?! *For a full list of Show Notes + Timestamps goto www.IndustrialStrengthShow.com. Important Links DeFranco's Pump-n-Prime DeFranco's Tyrofeine Team Forever Strong [1-Week Free Trial] DeFranco's Gym VLOG #1 STRONG Documentary Iron Business Blueprint

This week Joe expands on the "tactical athlete training template" that he shared on last week's show. He then explains how he would incorporate running into a tactical athlete's program. Finally, Joe shares his thoughts on Jeff Nippard getting assaulted by Mike Van Wyck! *For a full list of Show Notes + Timestamps visit www.IndustrialStrengthShow.com. Important Links Built 2 Last (ebook) "Science-Based Lifters Are Mediocre" (video) BON CHARGE [code: JOED]

Joe starts the show by sharing some of the trials and tribulations that surrounded this week's podcast recording. After approximately 16 minutes of venting to the audience, Joe answers 4 listener questions. TOPICS INCLUDE: 1) Joe's thoughts on athlete's following a carnivore diet 2) The top 3 lessons the gym has taught Joe about life 3) Why the "overhead dumbbell triceps extension" is never included in any of Joe's programs 4) Special considerations when training "tactical athletes" vs "traditional" (high school & college) athletes. *For a full list of Show Notes + Timestamps visit www.IndustrialStrengthShow.com. Today's sponsor: Manukora Honey