Joe DeFranco's Industrial Strength Show

Joe starts this week's show with a 20-minute "off-topic" discussion that includes feedback from last week's show, first day of "virtual schooling" problems, surgery update, future speaking engagements, and his first-ever NETFLIX RECOMMENDATION!? He then covers two main training topics: #1) 1/4 Squats vs Full Squats - Which is better for increasing vertical jump height? #2) Should you brace your core when sprinting? [What core exercises have the highest carryover to your speed?] *For Timestamps & Important Links from this episode goto www.IndustrialStrengthShow.com

This week Joe welcomes Dana Santas, aka, "Mobility Maker" to the Industrial Strength Show. Dana is a breathing, mobility, and mind-body coach to 45+ pro teams and hundreds of pro athletes in MLB, NHL, NFL, NBA, PGA & WWE. She is also a best-selling author, inventor, and international presenter on ways to breathe, move and feel better for performance enhancement and healthier, happier living. Highlights from Joe's conversation with Dana include: How Dana originally got her "foot in the door" working with professional sports organizations & pro athletes; Why does Dana hate the word "flexibility"; Why breathing should be categorized as a "fundamental movement pattern"; Dana explains her "breathing bridge"; Why "belly breathing" is bullsh*t; How breathing affects shoulder, hip (and overall) mobility; Benefits of the "5-7-3" breathing format...and Much MORE! *For Show Notes, Timestamps & Important Links from this podcast go to www.IndustrialStrengthShow.com **To sign up for Dana's "Breathe Better 101" online course CLICK HERE [Use discount code "defranco" to get $20 OFF the course!]

Joe kicks off this week's show with 2 special offers for his audience: Offers include this month's sale on DeFranco-brand supplements & special discount pricing on the DRUM [percussive massage gun]. He then covers 2 main topics: #1) Joe's favorite techniques/hacks for when you need to display supra-maximal levels of strength NOW #2) Workouts/techniques that "contradict logic", but still GET THE JOB DONE! *For Show Notes & Timestamps visit: www.IndustrialStrengthShow.com *To purchase DeFranco's Nutritional Supplements visit: www.DeFrancosNutrition.com

Joe kicks off this week's show by sharing the "new twist" he's added to his morning walks... He then recognizes 2 members of the Industrial Strength Universe before starting this week's Q&A. Specific topics of discussion include: How concerned should we be with knee valgus, aka, "knees collapsing in" when training and/or playing sports; Are percussion "massage guns" beneficial or a waste of money; Does Joe use any other post-workout breathing techniques (besides box breathing) & what is the "minimal effective dose" to elicit a relaxation response?  *For Show Notes & Timestamps goto: www.IndustrialStrengthShow.com *To get the new STRONG BASTARD Program goto: www.StrongBastard911.com/forever

This week Joe & Jim "Smitty" Smith answer questions relating to TRAINING LONGEVITY. Specific topics include: How to implement "intra-workout resets" & "fillers" into your program (and why are they beneficial); The Top 3 things you can do (training-wise) in your 20's to prevent aches, pains and problems later in life; Low-risk, high-reward conditioning recommendations for lifters over 50; Joe's "Mount Rushmore" of stretches for relieving low back pain/tightness; How to brace properly when performing loaded carries; The biggest difference(s) between the original "Strong Bastard" program and the NEW "Strong Bastard 2.0" program...and Much MORE! *For Show Notes & Timestamps goto: www.IndustrialStrengthShow.com *To purchase "SB911-Forever Strong" goto: www.StrongBastard911.com/forever

Joe opens this week's show by providing an update on his 102-year-old grandmother's health. He then begins Part 2 of the Q&A he started last week. This week's portion of the Q&A consists of a deep dive on the following two questions/topics: #1) What are the reasons/advantages of incorporating BACKWARD Sled Drags into your program versus FORWARD Sled Drags? #2) What's the simplest and most effective way to organize your training (strength, cardio, mobility) when you're stressed out, beat up & low on time/patience? *For Show Notes & Timestamps visit www.IndustrialStrengthShow.com *To join the DeFranco Insider visit www.DeFrancoInsider.com

On this week's show, Joe recaps a crazy 48 hours in New Jersey [including tropical storms, power outages, carbon monoxide scares, doctor appointments, and more!] He then begins Part 1 of a 2-Part Q&A. Topics include: Boosting your immune system during a heavy strength training cycle; Is it possible to gain muscle naturally in your 40', 50's & 60's; Joe's all-time favorite gym machines; How much can be accomplished with a client who can only train with you once a week; Update on Triple H & Stephanie McMahon's current/new training split; Posture fix for tall people...and Much MORE! *For Timestamps & Important Links from this show goto: www.IndustrialStrengthShow.com

Today's show starts off with a 24-minute introductory talk where Joe shares some details from last week's DeFranco Family vacation, along with his most recent MRI! He then announces the upcoming "MuscleUpAugust" supplement sale before starting the show. The podcast begins with BREAKING NEWS [Joe's MRI results were emailed to him as he was recording the show intro] - so Joe decides to "call an audible" and read/react to his MRI results live on the podcast, instead of doing a Q&A. After reacting to his MRI report, Joe shifts his focus back to the audience and reveals the 3 simplest things THEY can do to avoid shoulder pain/dysfunction/surgery as they get older. For Show Notes & Timestamps goto: www.IndustrialStrengthShow.com To purchase DeFranco's Nutritional Supplements goto: www.DeFrancosNutrition.com

This week Joe is joined by superhero/celebrity trainer, gym owner, and Muscle & Fitness cover model - Don Saladino! Highlights from their conversation include: How Don got started in personal training; The importance of "getting reps"/grinding during your early years [in personal training]; The process involved in preparing a Hollywood actor/actress for a movie roll; Don's go-to training split for hypertrophy; Don's personal training "formula for success"; How often does Don cancel or change a workout "on the fly"; How long will Don stick with a successful program before switching to another program; The importance of humility and recognizing those who helped/supported you along the way; How is Don managing [business-wise] during COVID-19; Don's best business/training/life advice...and much, Much MORE!   *For Show Notes & Timestamps goto: www.IndustrialStrengthShow.com *To get CPPS-certified online goto: www.CPPSacademy.com

This week's episode is all about the "power" of med ball training! Joe spends the first half of the show clearing up the confusion surrounding the topic and explaining WHY, WHEN & HOW to incorporate med ball throws into your program! The second half of the show is dedicated to a specific Med Ball Q&A. Topics covered include: Joe's Top 5 med ball throw variations; How to progress your med ball training; Are med ball slams overrated; How to incorporate med ball throws into the SB911 program; Elite med ball throw numbers for washed-up meatheads to shoot for; How many days per week should athletes incorporate med ball throws into their workouts; Best med ball throw variations for boxers; Most common med ball training mistakes...and much more! *For Show Notes & Timestamps goto www.IndustrialStrengthShow.com *To get CPPS-certified ONLINE goto www.CPPSacademy.com