

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.
Episodes
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May 26, 2022 • 1h 22min
#371 The Truth About Rounded Back Deadlifts, How Much Protein Can Your Body Really Absorb & More!
Joe kicks off today's show with some exciting news regarding June's 'podcast guest lineup', this week's winning iTunes review & the new/special prize that the winner will be receiving! He then answers 4 listener questions. TOPICS INCLUDE: 1) Is thoracic rounding dangerous or beneficial when deadlifting? 2) Can our body absorb more than 30 grams of protein per meal? 3) Is our "nighttime routine" more important than our "morning routine"? 4) The Ultimate Two-Exercise Warm-up for Busy and/or Lazy Bastards! *For a full list of Show Notes + Timestamps visit www.IndustrialStrengthShow.com. IMPORTANT LINKS DeFranco's Supplements [*Use code: StockUp] CPPS certification ReBuilt 2.0 Amped 3.0 Mike Dolce (@thedolcediet)

May 19, 2022 • 1h 18min
#370 How Unathletic People Become Great Athletes, Hamstring Pull Prevention 101 & More!
This week Joe helps settle a debate among two friends who are curious to know if [naturally born] unathletic people can become "great athletes". During this portion of the show Joe discusses: The role genetics play in our athleticism; Can unathletic people become great athletes; The difference between being an "athletic freak" versus being a "great athlete"; The 2 biggest factors that enable an unathletic person to excel [at the highest level] on the athletic field...and More. During the second half of the show Joe shares his favorite strength & mobility drills - along with some technical sprint advice - for preventing hamstring pulls. *For a full list of Show Notes + Timestamps visit www.IndustrialStrengthShow.com IMPORTANT LINKS CPPS L1 | Georgia [*Use coupon: CORE] Monkey Feet Magic Spoon [*Use coupon: JOED]

May 12, 2022 • 1h 25min
#369 High Performance vs Longevity Training, Using Caffeine as an Ergogenic Aid & More!
This week Joe goes into the show THINKING he's going to record a shorter "mini" podcast, but ends up talking for over 80 minutes.. (Is anyone surprised? LOL.) Topics covered during today's Q&A include: Training for "High Performance" vs Training for "Longevity"; Caffeine dosage recommendations / Using caffeine as an ergogenic aid; Joe's thoughts on DK Metcalf's diet (which consists of 1 meal per day and 3-4 bags of candy). *For a full list of Show Notes w/ Timestamps visit www.IndustrialStrengthShow.com. IMPORTANT LINKS ReBuilt 2.0 CPPS L1 - September 17, 2022 [*Use code: CORE] DK Metcalf (@dkm14) Magic Spoon [*Use code: JOED]

May 5, 2022 • 1h 36min
#368 Muscle-Building/Mouth-Watering Overnight Oats Recipes, 8wk Sprint Progression [for Meatheads] & More!
Happy Cinco de Mayo, everyone! We have a PACKED show for you guys today! Today's episode is basically broken into 3 parts. 1) INTRO: During this portion of the show Joe reads 2 winning iTunes reviews, discusses the "shopping cart state of emergency" and reveals a future Industrial Strength Show guest [that you will not believe!!] 2) Joe shares his Top 3 muscle-building, mouth-watering overnight oats recipes 3) Joe provides an 8wk sprint progression for a washed-up meathead looking to improve his 40-yard dash time [without getting injured]. *For a full list of Show Notes w/ Timestamps goto www.IndustrialStrengthShow.com. IMPORTANT LINKS The DeFranco Whey [*Use coupon: stockup] No Whey Jose - Vegan Protein [*Use coupon: stockup] CPPS L1 - May 14, 2022 [*Use coupon: VARSITY] David Weck (@thedavidweck)

Apr 28, 2022 • 1h 33min
#367 My Experience Coaching Knees Over Toes vs Vertical Shin Squats, Thoughts on Liver King, Rx Meds & More!
After a few "false starts" to this week's show recording, Joe FINALLY gets on the mic to answer your questions! He begins this week's episode by sharing a not-so-funny "new car/mall story" before beginning the Q&A. TOPICS INCLUDE: 1) Joe's thoughts on "Liver King" 2) Should taking prescription meds be avoided at all costs? 3) Joe's experience teaching 'Knees Over Toes' Squats vs 'Vertical Shin' Squats. *For a full list of Show Notes w/ Timestamps goto www.IndustrialStrengthShow.com IMPORTANT LINKS ReBuilt 2.0 Summer Sale! "Liver King" Matt Wenning Ben Patrick

Apr 21, 2022 • 1h 39min
#366 Overrated/Underrated Returns! [Zone 2 Cardio, Nootropics, HUGE ANNOUNCEMENT & More]
This week Joe brings back his wildly popular "Overrated/Underrated segment"! TOPICS INCLUDE: Putting the liquid in the shaker BEFORE protein powder Casein protein before bed Trap 3 Raise Decline Bench Press Squats for building speed "Zone 2" Cardio Tabata Intervals BMI (Body Mass Index) Magic Spoon cereal Training multiple times per day Torque Fitness "Tank Sleds" Agility/C.O.D Training 1 RM's / Maxing Out Nootropics Saying "Thank You" IMPORTANT LINKS CPPS certification [*Use coupon: VARSITY] ReBuilt 2.0 DeFranco's Nutritional Supplements Torque Tank™ M1 Push Sled Magic Spoon [*Use coupon: JOED]

Apr 14, 2022 • 1h 8min
#365 Popular Exercises That Suck...(And What To Do Instead)
On this week's show Joe lists 9 popular exercises that he's never included in any of his programs. Joe also provides exercise alternatives for each of the "sucky" exercises listed :) Will you agree with Joe's list or disagree? Listen in and find out!! *For a full list of Show Notes & Timestamps goto www.IndustrialStrengthShow.com IMPORTANT LINKS DeFranco's Nutritional Supplements [*Use code: StockUp] ReBuilt 2.0 Magic Spoon [*Use code: JOED]

Apr 7, 2022 • 1h 20min
#364 Improve Your Communication Skills & Improve Your LIFE w/ Brett Bartholomew!
This week Brett Bartholomew makes his Industrial Strength Show debut! Brett is not only one of the top performance coaches in the world - he's also the author of the best-selling book "Conscious Coaching: The Art and Science of Building Buy-In" - as well as a highly sought after keynote speaker & consultant. Brett works with members of the United States Special Forces, Fortune 500 companies, non-profit organizations, and universities to help develop more effective leaders and improve interactions and communication. This week's episode focuses on coaching/interpersonal skills [as opposed to the technical aspects of strength and conditioning]. Highlights from Joe's conversation w/ Brett include: How "poor communication" nearly cost Brett his life; How to "train" to become a better communicator; Learning to speak your clients language, aka, "social agility"; What it takes to become a great leader; Can you be a great coach without having played the sport you're coaching?; Why Brett shows his athletes performing "bad reps" on social media...and so much More! *For a full list of Show Notes + Timestamps goto www.IndustrialStrengthShow.com. IMPORTANT LINKS Brett Bartholomew (@coach_brettb) Brett's website AOC Podcast - EP 214: Why Great Leaders Shouldn't Worry About Being Liked CPPS L1 - MAY 2022 [*Use code: VARSITY]

Mar 31, 2022 • 1h 33min
#363 Top 10 Things I Learned From Louie Simmons
This week Joe pays tribute to Louie Simmons by sharing the Top 10 things he learned from him (and his books, articles, VHS tapes) during the past 25+ years. This podcast will give you a better understanding of just how impactful Louie has been on DeFranco’s Gym and Joe’s programming. As a special BONUS - at the end of the show - Joe shares his notes from his first-ever phone conversation with Louie back in 1999! *For a full list of Show Notes + Timestamps goto: www.IndustrialStrengthShow.com. IMPORTANT LINKS CPPS certification [*Use code: VARSITY] Westside Barbell EliteFTS Magic Spoon [*Use code: JOED] Hellowater [*Use code: DEFRANCO]

Mar 24, 2022 • 1h 36min
#362 How Your Body Type Affects Your Training, Tips for Hardgainers & More w/ Lee Boyce
This week Joe welcomes Lee Boyce to the Industrial Strength Show. Lee is a world-class trainer, speaker & teacher. He is also one of the most prolific writers in the fitness industry today. Lee has produced over 1200 published articles for just about every major fitness publication and online resource imaginable! On today's episode, Lee shares his thoughts on a wide variety of topics including: How your body type affects your training; Modifying the barbell bench, squat & deadlift for tall lifters; The importance of "diversifying" your training [as a trainer]; Actionable advice for "hardgainers"; How often should you train to failure; Most efficient way to organize a "body part split" program; The "big 3" websites that had the biggest influence on Lee early in his career...and Much MORE! *For a full list of Show Notes w/ Timestamps visit: www.IndustrialStrengthShow.com IMPORTANT LINKS FROM TODAY'S SHOW Lee Boyce's instagram (@coachleeboyce) www.LeeBoyce.com "The Pro Maker" [2004 T-Nation interview w/ Joe DeFranco] Magic Spoon [*Use code: JOED]