Joe DeFranco's Industrial Strength Show
Joe DeFranco
World-renowned strength & conditioning coach Joe DeFranco shares his thoughts on training for peak performance, mindset, and living your passion. As the founder and owner of DeFranco’s Gym, he also provides the business knowledge that helped him turn a 500-square-foot storage closet into a global brand.
Each week, Joe will educate, motivate and entertain his audience by answering their questions and/or conducting interviews with top athletes, fitness professionals, entrepreneurs, and other highly successful people.
Each week, Joe will educate, motivate and entertain his audience by answering their questions and/or conducting interviews with top athletes, fitness professionals, entrepreneurs, and other highly successful people.
Episodes
Mentioned books
Apr 16, 2015 • 1h 49min
#7 Kelly Starrett Interview
NY Times best-selling author Kelly Starrett joins Joe D. to discuss a wide variety of topics which include: The importance of being a "transparent" coach; Record-setting sprint times; Evaluating athletes; What it means to "build your training into your day"; Addressing the joint capsule when stretching for improved mobility; The negative effects of sitting; Why you should replace your cushioned, air-filled sneakers for flat shoes; Kelly's non-traditional approach to Physical Therapy...and much, Much MORE!
Apr 9, 2015 • 1h 23min
#6 Welcome to the "Gun Show" (Guest Brian Cushing)
The original poster child of DeFranco's Gym (Brian Cushing) sits down with Joe to discuss his off-season surgeries, changes in his training, rituals and habits that contribute to his success, nutrition, the psychology behind the famous "Gun Show" and much, MUCH more!
Apr 2, 2015 • 1h 12min
#5 You Have To Have A Game Plan! (Guest Dave Diehl)
Joe sits down with his 13-year client & friend - 2X Superbowl champ & former NY Giants All-Pro offensive lineman Dave Diehl. Dave shares a plethora of life lessons that have led to his success both on and off the field. Topics include: Behind-the-scenes insight from Joe & Dave's very first meeting; The importance of writing down your goals and having a routine; The #1 thing that separates the Pro athletes that "make it" vs. the Pro athletes that don't; How Dave made a seamless transition to his post-football career and what other athletes can learn from it; The worst exercise Dave ever did at DeFranco's, as well as the most beneficial exercise that contributed to his on-field performance...and much Much MORE!!
Mar 26, 2015 • 1h 19min
#4 Youth Training Guidelines, Narcissistic people and Bone-Crushing Grip Strength!
Joe starts this podcast with an in-depth explanation of the guidelines that must be followed when training young athletes. George DeFranco then stops by to discuss what's pissing him off this week. The show concludes with Joe revealing the many benefits of training with thick-handeled barbells and dumbbells.
Mar 19, 2015 • 1h 36min
#3 Respect Is Number One (Guest George DeFranco)
For the first time ever, Joe sits down and interviews his dad. Known for speaking his mind, George DeFranco gives a very candid interview, covering an array of topics that include: How training and being strong impacted his career as a NJ State Trooper, the top 3 things that piss him off, arm wrestling stories, training a 12-year-old Joe DeFranco, and most importantly...RESPECT.
Mar 12, 2015 • 1h 23min
#2 Addressing The Elephant In The Room!
In this episode, Joe D. discusses the biggest obstacle he had to overcome when opening his original storage closet "gym".
This leads to an epic rant about his first encounter with "Mrs. Jones". Joe then spends the rest of the show answering questions on a variety of topics
which include: In-season training, the importance of having "Indicator exercises" in your program, and the most efficient ways to develop both aerobic
and anaerobic capacity...plus much, much more.
Mar 4, 2015 • 1h 27min
#1 Let's Get This Party Started
In this episode, Joe D. discusses his vision for the podcast and explains the "Industrial Strength" lifestyle. He concludes the show with a 40-minute Q&A where he answers YOUR questions on a wide range of training topics. Topics include his Top 5 lifts for building the bench, squat and deadlift, as well as optimal base-stealing technique for baseball players, and he even reveals his secret (stimulant-free) pre-workout supplement stack...and much, much more!
