Joe DeFranco's Industrial Strength Show

This week Joe is joined by Dr. Beau Hightower - The "YouTube Famous" Chiropractor to UFC Fighters, WWE Wrestlers, and Athletes/Celebrities From Across the Globe! Highlights from their conversation include: How/Why Dr. Beau's videos began going viral; The traditional "business model" of chiropractic and how Beau's practice is different; Misconceptions surrounding chiropractic; The 3 different types of chiropractors; Responding to Joe Rogan's criticism of chiropractic; The importance of nuance & moderation [in all fields]; Does "cracking" your neck and/or knuckles cause arthritis?; Safety/effectiveness of high velocity spinal decompression/adjustments; Dr. Beau's Big 3 longevity "difference makers"...and Much More! *For Show Notes & Timestamps visit www.IndustrialStrengthShow.com.   Related Links/People Mentioned DeFranco Shop  Dr. Beau Hightower (@dr.beauhightower) Dr. Beau's Youtube channel Dr. Gregory Johnson Hellowater [promo code: DEFRANCO] BlueChew [promo code: DEFRANCO]

This week Joe is joined by MindPump co-host & author of the new book, "The Resistance Training Revolution" - Sal Di Stefano. Highlights from their conversation include: Why Sal decided to write a book; Why Sal and his partners (Adam & Justin) get labeled as "anti-cardio"; Biggest misconceptions surrounding cardiovascular exercise [We've all been lied to!]; Why strength training is the single best form of exercise; Common strength training mistakes [that prevent most people from achieving their goals]; The "muscle toning" myth; Sal's favorite Rocky movie scene...and Much MORE! *For Show Notes & Timestamps visit www.IndustrialStrengthShow.com Related Links/People Mentioned  DeFranco's Nutritional Supplements The Resistance Training Revolution Azuna Fresh [Discount Code: DEFRANCO] CPPS certification Sal Di Stefano (@mindpumpsal) Adam Schafer (@mindpumpadam) Justin Andrews (@mindpumpjustin)

In this week's [super-sized] Memorial Day Weekend edition of the podcast - Joe continues the Overrated/Underrated segment he started during the second-half of last week's show! TOPICS INCLUDE: Single Leg RDL's, Multiple Sports for Young Athletes, The Performance Benefits of Music, Training Barefoot, Mace Training, BCAAs While Cutting, "The Pump", Ben Patrick (Knees Over Toes Guy), Joe's days training at Empy's Gym, Schick FX Extreme razors, Supplements for Gut Health, Wearing Ankle Braces When Training/Competing, Cottage Cheese & Jelly, Ab Wheels, FMS (Functional Movement Screen), Direct Front Delt work, Long-Duration Plank Holds, A1 Steak Sauce, Espresso, Rowing Machines (Concept 2), Hair, Jefferson Curl, Nike Air Maxes, Reverse Hypers, High School Football Summer Conditioning (110's, Gassers, etc), Abstinence Before Fights/Competition & More! *For Show Notes & Timestamps goto: www.IndustrialStrengthShow.com Related Links/People Mentioned The Ready State - Virtual Mobility Coach [promo code: JOE10] CPPS certification [coupon code: MDAY20] DeFranco's Gut Check [probiotic] Ben Patrick (@kneesovertoesguy)

This week Joe answers a follow-up question from last week's show regarding "shoulder friendly" barbell benching. He shares his Top 5 "sneaky tricks" for those who still want to [barbell] bench heavy - without the shoulder damage that's normally associated with it. The second half of the show is dedicated to "Overrated/Underrated"! Topics include: Functional Training; Chest Flies; Hook Grip; Watching Newly Released Movies at Home vs in Theatres; Eating Immediately After Your Workout; Bodybuilding for Athletes; Back Squats; Bacon; RPR (Reflexive Performance Reset); McGill's Big 3; Slow Concentric Training for Strength Gains; Weekends; Salt; John Riggins; Mass Specific Force. *For Show Notes & Timestamps visit: www.IndustrialStrengthShow.com   Related Links/Products Mentioned BlueChew [Promo Code: DEFRANCO] @defrancosgym [Joe D's Instagram] DeFranco Insider Kabuki Kadillac Bar Elitefts "Shoulder Saver Pad" 

Joe kicks off this week's show with a few exciting/important announcements. He then covers the following 4 training topics: 1) Slant Board Training Misconceptions 2) Top 5 Things Lifters Can Do To Avoid Shoulder Surgery 3) Rest Interval Recommendations When Sprinting 4) Incorporating Linear Progressions Within a Conjugate System... Plus More! *For Show Notes & Timestamps go to www.IndustrialStrengthShow.com. Related Links/Products Mentioned CPPS Level 1 Certification [Coupon Code: MDAY20] @slantboardguy AZUNA FRESH [Discount Code: DEFRANCO]

This week Joe is joined by Sean Hayes - Director of Strength & Conditioning at the WWE Performance Center. Highlights from their conversation include: A message from "Stone Cold Steve Austin" to all personal trainers who don't like to "cite their work" lol; A lesson Sean learned from "Macho Man" Randy Savage [which was relayed to him from Shawn Michaels]; Sean reveals the most difficult part of his job; The main traits that Joe & Sean feel separate the GREAT coaches from the average coaches; How often does Sean test his athletes at the WWE PC; The 5 different training phases that make up NXT's yearly S&C plan; The benefits of [regularly] rotating exercises; How Sean balances "variety" with "consistency"; Best conditioning drills for pro wrestlers [besides in-ring work]; Joe reveals the "garage gym envy" he recently experienced; Triple H's new hypertrophy technique...and Much MORE! *For Show Notes & Timestamps visit: www.IndustrialStrengthShow.com Related Links/Products Mentioned AZUNA FRESH [promo code: DEFRANCO] Sean Hayes (@fla_hayes) NXT (@wwenxt) DeFranco Insider

This week's show begins with a few announcements, including this month's "MuscleUpMay" Supplement Sale! Joe then provides a training/rehab update before getting into today's main topic - How To Gain Muscle & Lose Fat Simultaneously. Joe allows his audience to become a "fly on the wall" as he designs his personal  "Body Recomp" Nutrition plan. More specifically, he shares his step-by-step approach for determining maintenance calories, protein requirements/macronutrient breakdown, training & supplementation recommendations...and Much MORE! *For Show Notes & Timestamps goto: www.IndustrialStrengthShow.com.   Related Links/Products Mentioned DeFranco's Nutritional Supplements DeFranco Insider @defrancosgym Instagram

This week Joe is joined by Ben Patrick, aka, "Knees Over Toes Guy". Ben struggled with knee pain for over a decade during his basketball career. After multiple unsuccessful surgeries & ineffective medical advice, Ben decided to take matters into his own hands. He became obsessed with researching different methods that could help him recover from his injuries, bulletproof his knees, and perform at an even higher level than before his injuries and surgeries. In this episode, Ben discusses the methods/exercises that transformed his "broken knees" into [arguably] the healthiest, most "bulletproof" knees on earth! *For Show Notes & Timestamps from this episode goto: www.IndustrialStrengthShow.com Related Links/Products Mentioned Dirty Tricks for Higher Vertical Jumps (2004 article) Ben Patrick's Instagram (@kneesovertoesguy) Ben Patrick's Youtube (The Kneesovertoesguy) @thehomegymguys (Creators of the Tib bar) @slantboardguy (slantboards & Nordic straps) @animalhousefit (Creators of Monkey Feet)

This week Joe shares his Top 6 tips for getting lean this summer while avoiding the [dreaded] "skinny-fat" look! The show concludes with a reminder of how important your mental health is - even for those with "physical/aesthetic" goals.   *For Show Notes & Timestamps goto: www.IndustrialStrengthShow.com Related Links/Products Mentioned CustomizeYourGains.com DeFranco Insider Joe D's Instagram  

This week Joe & Smitty announce the [public] release of their NEW "Specialization Course Digital Library"! During the past 3 years Joe & Smitty compiled data on the most common "problem areas" in training, then created easy-to-implement "workout add-ons", aka, Specialization Courses - That'll turn your weaknesses into strengths - while making your current program 10X more effective! In this episode you'll learn more about these Specialization Courses [and how to gain instant access to them] along with a number of other topics including: How trainers, coaches & entrepreneurs know WHEN is the right time to launch a product; Why there is no such thing as a "perfect program"; Why exercise EXECUTION trumps exercise SELECTION; The 15 most common "problem areas" in training and much, Much MORE! Related Links/Products Mentions CustomizeYourGains.com DeFranco Insider Strong Bastard 911 program Jim "Smitty" Smith