Joe DeFranco's Industrial Strength Show

This podcast covers topics such as the truth about 'Time Under Tension' for hypertrophy, the stages of becoming a great programmer, the history of Westside for Skinny Bastards program, and incorporating unilateral exercises for better mobility and muscle growth.

Joe kicks off this week's show by reading a winning iTunes review (and giving away some FREE STUFF) before answering 3 listener questions. TOPICS INCLUDE: 1) How, specifically, does aerobic training help power/speed athletes run faster, jump higher, etc? 2) Does (excessive) pre-game "butterflies" hinder performance? And if so, is there a way to get them under control? 3) What are the most impressive feats of strength in DeFranco's Gym history? *For a full list of Show Notes + Timestamps visit www.IndustrialStrengthShow.com. IMPORTANT LINKS The Iron Business Blueprint: 90-Day Coaching Course Joe's Youtube channel Team Forever Strong [FREE Trial]

Guest Joel Jamieson, a leading authority on strength, conditioning, and energy systems, discusses developing a strong aerobic system, body's adaptation to Zone 2 cardio, importance of training frequency, cardiac adaptations to strength training vs aerobic training, improving HRV, and behaviors to increase life expectancy.

On this week's show Joe answers 3 listener questions. TOPICS INCLUDE: 1) How to prevent weight training injuries [Follow these 5 steps!] 2) Joe's thoughts on loaded stretching [Is it beneficial, how/when to incorporate it into your training & the 5 loaded stretches Joe uses the most] 3) How to properly breathe [or not] when performing power exercises. *For a full list of Show Notes + Timestamps goto www.IndustrialStrengthShow.com. IMPORTANT LINKS FREE "Grow Your Gym" Webinar w/ Joe D. & Chris Tutela! DeFranco's Clean Greens Sleep duration and musculoskeletal injury incidence in physically active men and women: A study of U.S. Army Special Operation Forces soldiers Team Forever Strong app - Free Trial! Joe D's Instagram

This week's podcast covers determining the best speed/power movements for your body/goals, thoughts on heavy sled pushes and Achilles tendon injury risk, and important information about work capacity/endurance training. The host also shares their inspiring journey of starting a gym, offers tips for maximizing results and profits in group training programs, and discusses training a marathon runner's sprint mechanics. They also address the concern of Achilles tendon injuries during heavy sled drives and share a personal experience with a torn groin injury.

This week Joe welcomes fellow "Jersey guy" & gym owner Chris Tutela to the show. Together, Joe & Chris share the story of how they met, how Joe helped Chris quit his job as a firefighter to become a full-time trainer/gym owner - and how "the teacher eventually became the student" as Chris began helping Joe with HIS business! You'll learn about the ups & downs involved in owning and operating a gym business, some of the secrets to Chris & Joe's success...and exciting [potentially life-changing] news for gym owners and future gym owners!! [Make sure to listen until the very end of the show.] *For a full list of Show Notes + Timestamps visit www.IndustrialStrengthShow.com.  IMPORTANT LINKS Iron Business Blueprint webinar reservation/scholarship application Tyrofeine [*Use coupon: GIFT40] Team Forever Strong [7-Day Free Trial] Joe DeFranco (@defrancosgym) Chris Tutela (@chris_tutela)

Joe opens today's show with a quick update on last week's dog walking altercation. He then announces the next IN-PERSON CPPS certification course and introduces today's sponsor before getting into today's main show topic: How Important is Training to Failure for Strength & Hypertrophy Gains? *For a full list of Show Notes + Timestamps visit www.IndustrialStrengthShow.com. IMPORTANT LINKS CPPS L1 @ Elitefts [*Use code: JOED20] Team Forever Strong [*Use code: JOED150] Follow Joe D. on Instagram Caldera + Lab

Joe kicks off this week's show by sharing a controversial confrontation that he, Ashley [and one-eyed Willy] got into with an angry neighbor. After asking for the audience's opinion of the confrontation, Joe then announces his biggest supplement sale to date - The [40% OFF] 1-Year Anniversary Sale on Tyrofeine!! Joe then introduces today's sponsor before Orlando "hits the damn intro music" and the show officially begins. On today's show you'll hear Joe review the recent meta-analysis conducted on free weights vs machines, then he shares HIS personal experiences, client experiences and many nuanced aspects that one must consider when training for strength, hypertrophy and/or sports performance. *For a full list of Show Notes w/ Timestamps visit www.IndustrialStrengthShow.com. IMPORTANT LINKS Tyrofeine [*Use code: GIFT40] Special Strength DVD & Manual Caldera+Lab

Joe kicks the show off with an explanation as to why this week's episode was released later than usual. He then announces this month's "MuscleUp" supplement sale and introduces today's sponsor. Before he begins today's Q&A, Joe shares a crazy story of the encounter he had with two criminals who invaded his property and stole his daughter's bikes last weekend! [PARENTAL ADVISORY: EXPLICIT LANGUAGE] After "story time" - Joe answers 3 listener questions. TOPICS INCLUDE: 1)The WORST & BEST Ways To Warm Up before Squatting 2) The Best Way To Program Drop-sets [for those looking to get jacked!] 3) How To "PR" on EVERY Damn Set! *For a full list of Show Notes + Timestamps goto www.IndustrialStrengthShow.com. IMPORTANT LINKS DeFranco's Nutritional Supplements [*Use code: MuscleUpSeptember] Team Forever Strong - NEW Program Starts THIS Week! Rhone [*Use code: JOED]

This week Joe is joined by his Jersey/Italian brother - 2X Mr. Universe Runner-Up - Anthony Monetti. Together, they discuss a wide range of topics including: Sunday "sauce" vs Sunday "gravy"; Taylor ham vs pork roll; Favorite gangster movies; Best Rocky movie; How to avoid binge-eating your favorite junk foods [funny, yet effective tips!]; Joe's thoughts on Kevin Hart's sprinting injury; The changes Anthony made to his training after turning 40; Building muscle vs maintaining muscle; How Anthony warms up before training; The WORST way to warm-up for squats; The injury Joe suffered as soon as he turned 40!; How Anthony's diet has changed since turning 40; Anthony & Joe's experiences with eating 6 small meals per day vs 2-4 bigger meals a day; Anthony's advice to young lifters who are obsessed with "getting jacked, fast"... And So Much MORE! *For a full list of Show Notes with Timestamps visit www.IndustrialStrengthShow.com. IMPORTANT LINKS Team Forever Strong [*Use code: STACKED34] Anthony Monetti MTV TRUE LIFE: "I Want a Perfect Body" | WHERE ARE THEY NOW? Kevin Hart's "Public Service Announcement" Sarah Backman Business of Strength: Annual Gym Business Retreat