Joe DeFranco's Industrial Strength Show

This week's show was recorded on location in NYC at CrossFit Solace (where Joe spoke at a "mental health" charity event benefitting the Alzheimer's Association). During the event, Joe was able to sit down and chat with WWE interviewer & ESPN on-air personality Charly Arnolt, aka, "Charly Caruso". Topics of conversation include: How Charly got involved with the WWE (and more recently, ESPN); How Charly fits training into her busy travel schedule; How lifting HEAVY and eating MORE has helped Charly get LEANER; How to stay motivated in a "social media world" where everything is filtered; Charly's best productivity tips...and Much MORE! [You'll also hear Joe's longtime friend & colleague Jay Ferruggia join in on this week's conversation!] *For Show Notes & Timestamps visit www.IndustrialStrengthShow.com

Joe kicks off this week's show with an honest, uncensored review of the movie, "Creed 2". He then moves into the "training" portion of the podcast where he provides his blueprint for improving chin-up performance and then answers a very uniquely-asked question about "training longevity". For specific Show Notes & Timestamps goto www.IndustrialStrengthShow.com

This week's show gets off to a rough start when Joe can't figure out how to properly use his new recording equipment. (Thankfully, he still had his old equipment so he reverted back to that.) After addressing the audio issue - Joe, Ashley, George & Lucy gather around the dinner table to answer YOUR questions! Topics of conversation include: Getting into fights on Black Friday; What George D. DOESN'T like about his; Ashley's first meeting with Joe's parents; Favorite Thanksgiving Day foods; Joe's most embarrassing moments...and Much MORE! For Show Notes & Timestamps visit www.IndustrialStrengthShow.com

Reese Hoffa flew from Georgia to New Jersey (just for the DAY) to appear on this week's Industrial Strength Show! You won't find too many people with this level of commitment and dedication, but then again, Reese Hoffa isn't your "average" human being. He's a 3X Olympian (Shot Put), bronze medalist in the 2012 Olympics, 2X world champion, and ranked Top 3 in the world for 10 consecutive years! But, if you think Reese's physical strength and athletic accomplishments are the most impressive things about him, you're wrong! Reese has one of the most incredible 'life stories' you will ever hear. In fact, at one point in the podcast, Reese's story had Joe D. at a loss for words (and that never happens lol). Besides hearing Reese's childhood story - other topics of discussion include: The exercises that Reese feels had the highest carryover to the Shot Put; Life after the Olympic games (Does anything compare?); The coping mechanisms Reese used to help him get through his toughest times; The "Forge" (body tempering tool) that Reese co-created...and Much MORE! For Show Notes & Timestamps goto www.IndustrialStrengthShow.com

Joe kicks off the podcast by thanking everyone for the overwhelming response to last week's show. He then announces this month's CPPS Level 2 certification course (which somehow segues into a discussion about his favorite gangster movie scene). You can't make this stuff up lol! For the remainder of the show, Joe shares his thoughts on young athletes who specialize in one sport too soon. This discussion includes: The role of the parents; What kids should be doing from the ages of 6-12; The best age to start "specializing"; The importance of working an "off-season" into the yearly plan; Joe's message to "crazy parents"...and Much MORE! For Show Notes & Timestamps go to www.IndustrialStrengthShow.com

This week Joe receives an email from a personal trainer who is frustrated with his clientele's lack of motivation and constant complaining. He wants to transition from working with unmotivated "general population" clients to self-motivated athletes - so he asks for Joe's advice. This leads to a classic "Joe D. rant" on the personal training industry. Topics of the rant include: Why Joe is embarrassed to call himself a "personal trainer"; The #1 mistake personal trainers make with new clients (and what they SHOULD be doing instead); How to get your clients excited about training with you; The difference between "working out" vs "training"; Consistency vs Intensity; The importance of getting into a "flow state" when training...and Much MORE! For Show Notes & Timestamps visit www.IndustrialStrengthShow.com

This week Joe receives a heartfelt email from a young gym owner who is struggling with the amount of criticism he's received since opening his gym. In an attempt to make him feel better (and put things into perspective) Joe asks Ashley to read some negative comments and criticism that's been directed towards him throughout the years. Joe then reacts to the comments, reveals WHO & WHERE most "troll comments" come from, and provides advice on how to properly deal with negativity/criticism. While this episode provides its fair share of laughs, there are also a lot of positive takeaways and lessons to be learned. For specific Show Notes & Timestamps goto www.IndustrialStrengthShow.com

This week Joe sits down with the head strength & conditioning coach of American Top Team (MMA gym) - Phil Daru. Topics of discussion include: Phil's favorite assessments for fighters; Implementing an MMA S&C program without overtraining the fighters; The #1 physical trait most fighters lack; Why Phil doesn't have his fighter's perform the Olympic lifts; Phil's foundational exercises for developing strength; How much time does Phil spend on "conditioning" with his fighters; Phil reveals his top "weight room savages"; Secrets to keeping "high energy athletes" busy - without overtraining them; Phil's top productivity tips...and Much MORE! For Show Notes & Timestamps visit www.IndustrialStrengthShow.com

Joe kicks off the show by explaining why he's in such a good mood. He then provides an opportunity for his audience to win a FREE Iron Neck! After the show intro, Joe retracts a statement he made last week. He follows up his retraction by providing his REAL stance on "extensive warm-ups" and those who feel they're a waste of time. After clarifying his stance on the "warm-up situation", Joe spends the majority of the show explaining his 3 favorite methods for developing maximal strength. He concludes the podcast by answering one final question about the role mobility plays in powerlifting. For Show Notes & Timestamps goto www.IndustrialStrengthShow.com.

After wrapping up their AMPED 3.0 DVD shoot, Joe D. & Smitty hop on the mic to answer YOUR questions! Topics include: Why do Joe & Smitty recommend "extensive" warm-ups when other respected coaches say it's a waste of time; Tips for maximizing knee mobility after ACL surgery; Thoughts on Layne Norton & Dom D'Agostino's appearance on Joe Rogan's podcast; Suggestions for those with anterior pelvic tilt; The most misunderstood aspect of training elite athletes; The importance of nasal breathing...and More! For Show Notes & Timestamps go to www.IndustrialStrengthShow.com