Joe DeFranco's Industrial Strength Show

This week Joe D. and Smitty answer your football training questions! Topics include: How to incorporate sprints and jumps into your strength program; How to develop an athletic & aesthetic physique; Results from DeFranco's in-house "Med Ball Volleyball" study; Are 300-yard shuttles ever recommended?; What percentage of a football player's conditioning should be aerobic vs anaerobic?; Training multiple-sport athletes; Should football players "condition" during the season?; Can the CPPS Football Preparation Specialist course be beneficial to basketball players?; Top supplement recommendations for football players; Improving ankle mobility without any equipment; Dealing with high school athletes who have "mandatory lifting" at their school so they show up to your gym sore, tired, and unmotivated...and Much MORE!   For Show Notes & Timestamps visit www.IndustrialStrengthShow.com

This week Joe sits down with Jeff Nichols - a former 'Biggest Loser' Runner-Up who lost over 180 pounds! Topics of discussion include: Behind-the-scenes details regarding how he got on the TV show; The quality of the trainers, workouts and nutrition advice he received while on the show; How much time he actually spent each week with the "celebrity trainers"; Whether or not he felt the trainers provided him with the necessary tools to keep the weight off once the show ended; How he's doing now; Advice for those who are currently struggling with their weight...and Much MORE!   For Show Notes & Timestamps visit www.IndustrialStrengthShow.com

Joe kicks off today's show by following up on his "celebrity trainer rant" from last week. After recapping his rant (and the interesting Instagram feedback that followed), he provides his solution to the problem. Joe outlines exactly how he feels untrained, overweight people should get started on their fitness journey. He then moves onto the second topic of the day -  Programming Bodyweight Isometrics. This includes over 20 of his favorite bodyweight isometric exercises and various ways of incorporating them into your routine.   For Show Notes & Timestamps visit www.IndustrialStrengthShow.com

On this week's show, Joe answers the question, "What is the most efficient form of cardio when fat loss is the primary goal?" Specific topics of discussion include: The bioenergetic differences between HIIT & LISS; Does the "EPOC" component of HIIT get blown out of proportion; Benefits and drawbacks of both HIIT & LISS; Best practices for implementing cardio into your program...and Much MORE!   For Show Notes & Timestamps visit www.IndustrialStrengthShow.com

Joe D. enters today's show in a foul mood [which leads to an epic 21-minute rant]. After sharing his displeasure with two of the most popular companies in the world, Joe "gets back on track" and produces an awesome podcast detailing his all-time favorite upper body workout "finishers"!   For Show Notes & Timestamps visit www.IndustrialStrengthShow.com

This week Joe D. discusses three separate topics. 1 - How/why you should manipulate your upper back training volume if your workout is going to include any kind of overhead pressing. 2 - The hack Joe recommends to all "fat bastards" who have a tendency to overeat at dinner. 3 - Joe's Top 6 exercise pairings for improving joint health and mobility... Plus Joe's bonus "#bestsupersetever" recommendation!   For Show Notes & Timestamps visit www.IndustrialStrengthShow.com

Joe gives a recap of his trip to New Orleans and answers questions regarding Triple H & Stephanie McMahon's Wrestlemania prep. Specific  topics of discussion include: The biggest difference in Triple H's programming this year; Joe outlines Triple H's weekly template; Joe provides a sample Dynamic-Effort Lower Body workout; The specific method Joe used to pack muscle on Triple H's upper back & shoulders (without stressing his joints); How/Why Farmers Walks were used so frequently in this year's training; The additional mobility work that was added to Triple H's training this year; The specific type of cardio Triple H performed during his final 8 weeks of Wrestlemania prep; Joe gives an overview of Stephanie's weekly training schedule...and Much MORE!    For Show Notes & Timestamps goto www.IndustrialStrengthShow.com

This week, Joe sits down with one of the top super heavyweight powerlifters of all time - Chad Aichs. Chad speaks openly and candidly about his battles with depression, insomnia and suicidal thoughts. You'll hear about the different effects that training had on his mental health and some of the changes he's made to help overcome his struggles.  For Show Notes & Timestamps go to www.IndustrialStrengthShow.com

It's been 3 years and 154 episodes since George DeFranco last appeared as a guest on the Industrial Strength Show. This week, George D. RETURNS (although he's not happy about it). After explaining what's been pissing him off lately, Joe asks his dad to speak on the following topics: His current health/injury status; What training advice he'd give to his former 19-year-old self; George's current supplementation protocol; Thoughts on "participation trophies" and how kids are being raised today; Physical altercations he faced while on the Job...and Much MORE!  For Show Notes & Timestamps go to www.IndustrialStrengthShow.com 

Dr. Tom returns and as usual he's got a lot to talk about! This week's topics include: Whey Protein ISOLATE vs Whey Protein CONCENTRATE; Supplement company manufacturing practices [Buyer Beware]; Dr. Tom reveals Joe's "Love Language"; "Bilella's Greatest Hits"; Joe & Ashley take the DISC Personality Test; Another sale for you spoiled bastards...and MORE!  For Show Notes & Timestamps go to www.IndustrialStrengthShow.com