Joe DeFranco's Industrial Strength Show

This week Joe is answering emails & Instagram questions from his audience. Specific topics of discussion include: Joe's opinion on training when sick; Unusual (but smart) rep recommendations for beginners; The problems associated with having flat feet (and how to fix them); Joe's favorite Christmas movie; Deadlift grip recommendations; Post-workout stretching vs box breathing; Joe's thoughts on TRT; The one piece of equipment every home gym needs; Should athletes focus more on strengthening neck extension over flexion; One thing strength coaches should worry LESS about when training athletes...Plus a quick recap from last weekend's STRONG NY event!   For specific timestamps of each question goto www.IndustrialStrengthShow.com   To register for an upcoming CPPS course goto www.CPPScoaches.com/schedule

This week Joe covers 2 main topics. For the first 20 minutes he discusses Rest Intervals. You'll learn the relationship between reps & rest, when full recovery between sets is recommended vs incomplete recovery...and the exception to the rule(s). After a brief "shopping cart" tangent, Joe gets into today's 2nd topic, where he reveals the 8 (most popular) exercises that he feels do more harm than good!   For Show Notes & Timestamps visit: www.IndustrialStrengthShow.com   To see the 2020 CPPS certification course schedule visit: www.CPPScoaches.com/schedule   [Use coupon code "XMAS2019" to save 10% on ALL courses. Offer ends Dec. 26, 2019]

Chris Duffin returns to the Industrial Strength Show...and there's a lot to talk about since his last appearance 2.5 years ago! Highlights from this conversation include: Chris's grand goal of becoming the 1st person to squat AND deadlift 1000lbs; Using velocity as an objective way to autoregulate your training; How Chris designs his warm-ups; Chris's post-workout routine & favorite recovery methods; Why Chris doesn't spend much time on spinal decompression; Joe thanks Chris for creating the Kadillac barbell; Chris talks about growing up homeless, killing rattlesnakes as a child, being around murderers (and other incredible stories from his best-selling book, "The Eagle and The Dragon")...plus much, Much MORE!   For Show Notes, Timestamps & Important Links from this episode visit www.IndustrialStrengthShow.com

George DeFranco returns to the Industrial Strength Show to answer YOUR questions! Topics discussed during this week's Q&A include: George's biggest pet peeves (as a gym owner); Worst excuses used by people looking to get out of tickets; How Joe pisses off his dad; George's advice to his 45-year-old self; Memorable fatherhood moments and stories about "little Joe D."; Discipline in the DeFranco household; George's thoughts on "participation trophies"; The key(s) to a successful marriage; The true "meaning of life" (w/ Lucy DeFranco)...and much, Much MORE!   *For a list of all questions answered on today's show - along with specific timestamps - goto: www.IndustrialStrengthShow.com **For NEW winter DeFranco merch goto: https://defrancoshop.com/collections/all

Joe is back from California & he's fired up! This week he discusses why the "negative" research surrounding ice baths, static stretching and foam rolling still HASN'T changed his views on the topics. He explains why he still incorporates these things into his programming (and you should too!) The end of today's episode is dedicated to the box squat. Joe describes why he feels the box squat is the best/safest way to teach beginners how to squat. For Timestamps & Important Links from today's show goto www.IndustrialStrengthShow.com

Joe concludes his 18-hour workday with a Q&A. (Please forgive him if he sounds delirious...especially towards the end of the show lol :)) This week's topics include:The effects alcohol has on performance; How to develop athletic power (3 common mistakes you must avoid); Best ways to prevent "wintertime blues"; Is eating right before going to sleep bad for you; The 2 "cheat foods" Joe is currently obsessed with...and More! For Timestamps & Important Links from today's show visit www.IndustrialStrengthShow.com

Joe has FINALLY watched "The Game Changers" on Netflix and he has a LOT of thoughts to share with his audience! After his documentary review, Joe finishes the podcast by giving a 'Diaz vs Masvidal' fight prediction, along with his thoughts on UFC's strict drug-testing policy...and an interesting suggestion regarding the future of drug testing.   For Show Notes & Timestamps from today's episode visit www.IndustrialStrengthShow.com

This week Joe answers 5 new questions from his listeners. Topics include: Can it be beneficial to lift the DAY OF a fight or competition; Why do so many athletes get diarrhea (or puke) after eating a pre-game meal...and what can they do about it; When is training to failure most beneficial; Joe provides a condensed conjugate/Westside programming template for athletes who can only strength train 2X a week; How to prevent your lower back from rounding (and looking like a cat taking a sh*t) during the initial pull when deadlifting...plus More! For Show Notes & Timestamps goto www.IndustrialStrengthShow.com

Cam Josse returns to the podcast to share some NEW programming ideas and progressions he's been implementing at DeFranco's private gym in East Rutherford, NJ! Specific topics of conversation include: ACL injury prevention guidelines; Why Cameron now STARTS his training cycles with an emphasis on unilateral movements and then progresses to bilateral movements (as opposed to the other way around); How to classify, program & progress GAMES into your athlete's training; Efficiency vs Effectiveness; Can Mental Toughness be developed in the weightroom...and much, Much MORE! *For Show Notes, Timestamps & Important Links from this episode goto: www.IndustrialStrengthShow.com

Joe continues his information-packed Q&A from last week! This week's new topics include: Loading parameters and set/rep recommendations for your accessory lifts (when myofibrillar hypertrophy is the main goal); Best accessory exercises for increasing deadlift strength; How to put on size without losing athleticism; Best exercises to fix "uneven shoulders"; Have the DeFranco Core Values changed at all in the past 10-15 years; Would Joe ever consider speaking in Russia; How do you train a fighter (or any athlete) that doesn't have a specific fight/competition booked; Why most speed drills don't get kids faster (and what to do about it). For Show Notes & Timestamps from today's episode goto www.IndustrialStrengthShow.com To learn more about our CPPS certification, course schedule & Master's Program goto www.CPPScoaches.com