

Joe DeFranco's Industrial Strength Show
Joe DeFranco
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.
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.
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Nov 10, 2022 • 1h 35min
#393 How To Stay Strong, Explosive and Fit AF Into Your 50's & Beyond [w/ Joe McAuliffe]
This week Joe D. welcomes another "Joe from Jersey" to the Industrial Strength Show - Joe McAuliffe. Joe is the owner and head "health and human performance coach" at JMPowerU in Eatontown, NJ (where he's trained thousands of clients/athletes ranging from "Average Joes" to "All Pros".) He is also a national/world champion powerlifter (holding the World Bench Press Records in 2 different classes - WDFPF, AAU). This year Joe was inducted into the New Jersey Strength & Power Hall of Fame. On today's podcast you'll hear Joe McAuliffe discuss the following topics: How he met "The Guru" Dr. Tom Bilella; How/Why he has ALWAYS taken a "longevity-based" approach to powerlifting; How he got himself off blood pressure meds (even though he's genetically predisposed to having heart issues); What Joe's current training split looks like; How Joe keeps his shoulders healthy (after 40 YEARS of heavy benching); Joe's morning routine; Training for power as we age; Best recovery methods; The importance of the auditory nervous system...and So Much MORE! *For a full list of Show Notes + Timestamps visit www.IndustrialStrengthShow.com IMPORTANT LINKS Joe McAuliffe (@jmpoweru) JMPowerU website Mark Bell's Sling Shot® Donnie Thompson's BOWTIE ZBiotics

Nov 3, 2022 • 1h 23min
#392 "Progressive Overload 2.0" (A Multifaceted Approach to Making GAINS), SWIS Seminar Recap & More!
After a 2-week hiatus, The Industrial Strength Show Returns! Joe kicks off the podcast by announcing this month's "MuscleUpNovember" supplement sale and introducing today's sponsor. He then gives a detailed recap of some of the behind-the-scenes events that took place in Ohio (during the 2022 SWIS Symposium). He spends the second half of the show answering 3 listener questions. TOPICS INCLUDE: 1) "Progressive Overload 2.0" - A Multifaceted Approach To Making Gains 2) Troubleshooting the Squat - How To Prevent Your Hips From Popping Up (Out of the Hole) 3) What's The Difference Between ReBuilt 2.0 & Team Forever Strong programming? *For a full list of Show Notes + Timestamps visit www.IndustrialStrengthShow.com IMPORTANT LINKS DeFranco's supplements [*Use coupon: MuscleUpNovember] Team Forever Strong app Dave Tate's Table Talk podcast ReBuilt 2.0 @jujimufu @eddycoan @swis_drkenkinakin ZBiotics

Oct 20, 2022 • 1h 21min
#391 How To Make The Fitness Industry Instantly Better, The "Magic" of Med Ball Slams & More!
After some news & announcements, Joe spends most of this week's podcast answering listener questions. SPECIFIC TOPICS INCLUDE: How to make the fitness industry instantly better/more credible How/Why Joe programs Med Ball Slams (even though he believes they're NOT great for developing strength, size or power) Determining the right "diet"/food choices for YOU? Determining your optimal training volume The best way to fix an imbalance between limbs *For a full list of Show Notes + Timestamps visit www.IndustrialStrengthShow.com IMPORTANT LINKS CPPS L1 | November 2022 | NJ (*Use coupon: NJ30) Team Forever Strong app Tailored Life podcast EP. 817 ZBiotics (*Use coupon: JOED)

Oct 13, 2022 • 1h 20min
#390 How To Improve Technique While Still Lifting Heavy Ass Weights, Shopping Cart Shaming & More!
On this week's show Joe answers 4 listener questions...while also going off on a few random tangents :) Specific questions/topics include: How to build a team culture that puts technique first, while still lifting heavy weights! How to program speed/power, strength, hypertrophy & conditioning [in the off-season] when you only see your players 3X per week "Shopping cart shaming" revisited How Joe stays lean while eating cheeseburgers every night...and more. *For a full list of Show Notes + Timestamps visit www.IndustrialStrengthShow.com Important Links / People Mentioned CPPS Football cert [*Use coupon: NFL30] @cartnarcs Rhone [*Use coupon: JOED]

Oct 6, 2022 • 1h 45min
#389 Max Schmarzo On Training for Power, Programming Isometrics [and other interesting/random stuff!]
This week Joe welcomes Max Schmarzo to the Industrial Strength Show. Max is a sports scientist, coach/educator, founder of Strong by Science and co-founder of EdgeU - a platform that helps others develop their craft as trainers, coaches, and therapists. On today's episode you'll hear Max & Joe have a thought-provoking conversation that entails a number of different topics. Highlights include: When should athletes train their weaknesses vs doubling down on their strengths; The 3 reasons to lift weights; The NEGATIVE aspects of training; Best practices when programming for Power; Traditional sets & reps vs "% drop-off of best effort"; How & Why to use "yielding" isometrics vs "overcoming" isometrics; Research/Science vs Anecdotal experience; Bayesian decision making (and what it has to do with "internet arguing")...and so much more! *For a full list of Show Notes + Timestamps goto www.IndustrialStrengthShow.com Important Links / People Mentioned DeFranco Supplements [*Use coupon: MuscleUpOctober] Max Schmarzo (@strong_by_science) The Max Schmarzo Podcast Jake Tuura (@jaketuura) ZBiotics [*Use coupon: JOED]

Sep 29, 2022 • 1h 29min
#388 Returning To My Roots: Full Football Training Q&A!
This week Joe "returns to his roots" and takes a deep dive into 4 popular football training questions. SPECIFIC TOPICS INCLUDE: How To Organize Your Pre-Game Warm-Up; In-Season Training Guidelines & Template; Secrets to Mastering the 225 Bench Press Test; A Smarter Approach to Football Conditioning Tests. *For a full list of Show Notes w/ Timestamps visit www.IndustrialStrengthShow.com IMPORTANT LINKS CPPS Football Cert [*Use code: NFL30] The Secret to the 225lb Bench Press Test

Sep 22, 2022 • 1h 3min
#387 Joe D's Longevity Cheat Code
On this week's show Joe provides his "Longevity Cheat Code". Following the 5 pieces of advice provided on this podcast will undoubtedly help anyone live their longest/strongest/healthiest life! *For a full list of Show Notes & Timestamps visit www.IndustrialStrengthShow.com. IMPORTANT LINKS Essential AF supplement stack ReBuilt 2.0 Team Forever Strong

Sep 15, 2022 • 1h 15min
#386 Dave Tate Talks Max-Effort Training for Washed-Up Meatheads, Dealing w/ Internet Stupidity & More!
After a 7-year hiatus (episode #40), Dave Tate returns to the Industrial Strength Show! Highlights from Joe & Dave's conversation include: What prompted Dave to start his [hilarious] "online coaching/reaction videos"; What happened the first time Joe put Dave through a "full" dynamic warm-up; How Dave currently periodizes his training; Max-Effort training advice for washed-up meatheads; The 5 lifts that most "old heads" DON'T do & why; Dave's favorite piece of Elitefts equipment; "Must-Haves" for YOUR home gym; The biggest mistake(s) Dave made when starting Elitefts; The future of Westside Barbell; The Return of the SWIS Symposium...and More! *For a full list of Show Notes & Timestamps visit www.IndustrialStrengthShow.com IMPORTANT LINKS 2022 SWIS Seminar [*Use coupon: ES100] CPPS @ Elitefts [*Use coupon: SWIS30] Elitefts Rackable Cambered Spider Bar Elitefts American Cambered Neutral Bar Dave Tate's instagram (@underthebar)

Sep 8, 2022 • 1h 23min
#385 My Top 11 Hacks for Gettin' JACKED!
Joe kicks off this week's show by announcing the winner of last week's "MuscleUpAugust" contest & reminding the audience of some exciting upcoming events! He then reads an email from a listener which prompts him to discuss his "Top Hacks for Getting Jacked!" *For a full list of Show Notes + Timestamps visit www.IndustrialStrengthShow.com. IMPORTANT LINKS DeFranco's Nutritional Supplements [*Use coupon: MuscleUpSeptember] CPPS L1 @ EliteFTS [*Use coupon: SWIS30] EliteFTS SWIS Symposium ReBuilt 2.0 Team Forever Strong

Sep 1, 2022 • 1h 23min
#384 Workout Advice for Chronic Low Back Pain Sufferers, Factors Affecting Training Frequency & More!
Joe kicks off this week's show by announcing the return of the "MuscleUp" Supplement Sale...But this month, there's an "extra bonus" :) Tune in to find out what it is! Joe then reads [what just may be] one of the all-time best iTunes reviews, before answering 2 listener questions. TOPICS INCLUDE: How To Train Your [Lower Body] w/ Chronic Low Back Pain & Important Factors [That Must Be Addressed] When Determining YOUR Optimal Training Frequency. *For a full list of Show Notes + Timestamps visit www.IndustrialStrengthShow.com. IMPORTANT LINKS DeFranco's Nutritional Supplements [*Use coupon: MuscleUpAugust] ReBuilt 2.0 Team Forever Strong