This week Joe D. welcomes another "Joe from Jersey" to the Industrial Strength Show - Joe McAuliffe. Joe is the owner and head "health and human performance coach" at JMPowerU in Eatontown, NJ (where he's trained thousands of clients/athletes ranging from "Average Joes" to "All Pros".) He is also a national/world champion powerlifter (holding the World Bench Press Records in 2 different classes - WDFPF, AAU). This year Joe was inducted into the New Jersey Strength & Power Hall of Fame. On today's podcast you'll hear Joe McAuliffe discuss the following topics: How he met "The Guru" Dr. Tom Bilella; How/Why he has ALWAYS taken a "longevity-based" approach to powerlifting; How he got himself off blood pressure meds (even though he's genetically predisposed to having heart issues); What Joe's current training split looks like; How Joe keeps his shoulders healthy (after 40 YEARS of heavy benching); Joe's morning routine; Training for power as we age; Best recovery methods; The importance of the auditory nervous system...and So Much MORE! *For a full list of Show Notes + Timestamps visit www.IndustrialStrengthShow.com

• IMPORTANT LINKS
• Joe McAuliffe (@jmpoweru)
• JMPowerU website
• Mark Bell's Sling Shot®
• Donnie Thompson's BOWTIE
• ZBiotics

After a 2-week hiatus, The Industrial Strength Show Returns! Joe kicks off the podcast by announcing this month's "MuscleUpNovember" supplement sale and introducing today's sponsor. He then gives a detailed recap of some of the behind-the-scenes events that took place in Ohio (during the 2022 SWIS Symposium). He spends the second half of the show answering 3 listener questions. TOPICS INCLUDE: 1) "Progressive Overload 2.0" - A Multifaceted Approach To Making Gains 2) Troubleshooting the Squat - How To Prevent Your Hips From Popping Up (Out of the Hole) 3) What's The Difference Between ReBuilt 2.0 & Team Forever Strong programming?

*For a full list of Show Notes + Timestamps visit www.IndustrialStrengthShow.com

• IMPORTANT LINKS
• DeFranco's supplements [*Use coupon: MuscleUpNovember]
• Team Forever Strong app
• Dave Tate's Table Talk podcast
• ReBuilt 2.0
• @jujimufu
• @eddycoan
• @swis_drkenkinakin
• ZBiotics

After some news & announcements, Joe spends most of this week's podcast answering listener questions. SPECIFIC TOPICS INCLUDE:

1. How to make the fitness industry instantly better/more credible
2. How/Why Joe programs Med Ball Slams (even though he believes they're NOT great for developing strength, size or power)
3. Determining the right "diet"/food choices for YOU?
4. Determining your optimal training volume
5. The best way to fix an imbalance between limbs

1. How to build a team culture that puts technique first, while still lifting heavy weights!
2. How to program speed/power, strength, hypertrophy & conditioning [in the off-season] when you only see your players 3X per week
3. "Shopping cart shaming" revisited
4. How Joe stays lean while eating cheeseburgers every night...and more.

This week Joe welcomes Max Schmarzo to the Industrial Strength Show. Max is a sports scientist, coach/educator, founder of Strong by Science and co-founder of EdgeU - a platform that helps others develop their craft as trainers, coaches, and therapists. On today's episode you'll hear Max & Joe have a thought-provoking conversation that entails a number of different topics. Highlights include: When should athletes train their weaknesses vs doubling down on their strengths; The 3 reasons to lift weights; The NEGATIVE aspects of training; Best practices when programming for Power; Traditional sets & reps vs "% drop-off of best effort"; How & Why to use "yielding" isometrics vs "overcoming" isometrics; Research/Science vs Anecdotal experience; Bayesian decision making (and what it has to do with "internet arguing")...and so much more! *For a full list of Show Notes + Timestamps goto www.IndustrialStrengthShow.com

• Important Links / People Mentioned
• DeFranco Supplements [*Use coupon: MuscleUpOctober]
• Max Schmarzo (@strong_by_science)
• The Max Schmarzo Podcast 
• Jake Tuura (@jaketuura)
• ZBiotics [*Use coupon: JOED]

This week Joe "returns to his roots" and takes a deep dive into 4 popular football training questions. SPECIFIC TOPICS INCLUDE: How To Organize Your Pre-Game Warm-Up; In-Season Training Guidelines & Template; Secrets to Mastering the 225 Bench Press Test; A Smarter Approach to Football Conditioning Tests. *For a full list of Show Notes w/ Timestamps visit www.IndustrialStrengthShow.com

• IMPORTANT LINKS
• CPPS Football Cert [*Use code: NFL30]
• The Secret to the 225lb Bench Press Test

On this week's show Joe provides his "Longevity Cheat Code". Following the 5 pieces of advice provided on this podcast will undoubtedly help anyone live their longest/strongest/healthiest life! *For a full list of Show Notes & Timestamps visit www.IndustrialStrengthShow.com.

• IMPORTANT LINKS
• Essential AF supplement stack
• ReBuilt 2.0
• Team Forever Strong

After a 7-year hiatus (episode #40), Dave Tate returns to the Industrial Strength Show! Highlights from Joe & Dave's conversation include: What prompted Dave to start his [hilarious] "online coaching/reaction videos"; What happened the first time Joe put Dave through a "full" dynamic warm-up; How Dave currently periodizes his training; Max-Effort training advice for washed-up meatheads; The 5 lifts that most "old heads" DON'T do & why; Dave's favorite piece of Elitefts equipment; "Must-Haves" for YOUR home gym; The biggest mistake(s) Dave made when starting Elitefts; The future of Westside Barbell; The Return of the SWIS Symposium...and More! *For a full list of Show Notes & Timestamps visit www.IndustrialStrengthShow.com

• IMPORTANT LINKS
• 2022 SWIS Seminar [*Use coupon: ES100]
• CPPS @ Elitefts [*Use coupon: SWIS30]
• Elitefts Rackable Cambered Spider Bar 
• Elitefts American Cambered Neutral Bar
• Dave Tate's instagram (@underthebar)

Joe kicks off this week's show by announcing the winner of last week's "MuscleUpAugust" contest & reminding the audience of some exciting upcoming events! He then reads an email from a listener which prompts him to discuss his "Top Hacks for Getting Jacked!" *For a full list of Show Notes + Timestamps visit www.IndustrialStrengthShow.com.

• IMPORTANT LINKS
• DeFranco's Nutritional Supplements [*Use coupon: MuscleUpSeptember]
• CPPS L1 @ EliteFTS [*Use coupon: SWIS30]
• EliteFTS SWIS Symposium
• ReBuilt 2.0
• Team Forever Strong

Joe kicks off this week's show by announcing the return of the "MuscleUp" Supplement Sale...But this month, there's an "extra bonus" :) Tune in to find out what it is! Joe then reads [what just may be] one of the all-time best iTunes reviews, before answering 2 listener questions. TOPICS INCLUDE: How To Train Your [Lower Body] w/ Chronic Low Back Pain & Important Factors [That Must Be Addressed] When Determining YOUR Optimal Training Frequency. *For a full list of Show Notes + Timestamps visit www.IndustrialStrengthShow.com.

• IMPORTANT LINKS
• DeFranco's Nutritional Supplements [*Use coupon: MuscleUpAugust]
• ReBuilt 2.0
• Team Forever Strong

Once again, Joe kicks off the show by giving away FREE STUFF! He then answers 3 listener questions. TOPICS INCLUDE: Terms That Personal Trainers Should NEVER Use [When Talking to Clients]; MY Generation of Trainers/Coaches vs THIS Generation of "Trainers/Coaches"; How/Why/When To Use Chains [Includes a BONUS "verbal evisceration"! LOL] *For a full list of Show Notes w/ Timestamps goto www.IndustrialStrengthShow.com

• IMPORTANT LINKS
• Team Forever Strong
• DeFranco's Tyrofeine
• Bulgarian Split Squats w/ ipsilateral load + chain
• Parallette Push-ups w/ chains AND weight vest :)
• How To Set Up Chains Properly

After starting the show by giving away some free merch to his listeners - Joe reveals the results of his most recent blood work - along with a conversation he had with his doctor [relating to heart health]. Highlights from this episode include: The #1 cause of death worldwide; Why "total cholesterol" is an overrated blood marker; The #1 risk factor for cardiovascular disease; The "Big 3" blood tests for determining your "insulin sensitivity"; Body composition and its effect on insulin sensitivity; Joe reveals the results from his most recent blood work; The TRUTH about your "elevated liver enzymes''; The details from Joe's first cardiologist appointment...and Lots MORE! *For a full list of Show Notes & Timestamps visit www.IndustrialStrengthShow.com

• IMPORTANT LINKS
• ReBuilt 2.0
• Make Your Knee Pain Disappear! [JOE KNOWS #22]
• EP 167: The 8 Blood Tests You MUST Monitor For Your Health & Longevity w/ Dr. Tom Bilella
• DeFranco's Muscle MAG 300
• DeFranco's Omega-D3
• DeFranco's Clean Greens
• DeFranco's Tyrofeine
• neo40 [nitric oxide formula]
• Team Forever Strong app

Joe kicks off this week's show by reading iTunes (and Tyrofeine) reviews. He then dedicates the rest of the show to 12 Overrated/Underrated topics. This includes: 1) Organic food 2) Vegetables 3) Six-pack Abs for Personal Trainers 4) Compound Sets 5) Supersets 6) Biscoff Cookie Butter 7) Lat Pulldowns 8) Contrast Training for Speed & Athleticism 9) Training to Failure for Maximum Muscle Hypertrophy 10) Triple H as Head of WWE Creative 11) Soft Tissue Work 12) Two Day a Week "Upper/Lower" Training Split for Strength & Size. *For a full list of Show Notes with Timestamps goto www.IndustrialStrengthShow.com

• IMPORTANT LINKS
• DeFranco's Tyrofeine
• Team Forever Strong
• CPPS L1 - Ohio [*Use coupon: SWIS30]
• ReBuilt 2.0
• Delt Compound Set
• @fitwaffle

Joe kicks off this week's show by giving away some free merch [and Tyrofeine] to a lucky listener. Jim "Smitty" Smith then joins the show... Together, Joe D. & Smitty share their [revised] list of "Training Longevity Laws"! The show concludes with a HUGE announcement regarding "Team Forever Strong" - a new training app that will deliver custom "DeFranco/Diesel programming" right to your phone, YEAR-ROUND [for only $1 a day]!! Get a pen & notebook ready because this episode is PACKED with valuable information that will help anyone "train for a lifetime"! *For a full list of Show Notes & Timestamps, visit www.IndustrialStrengthShow.com.

• IMPORTANT LINKS
• Team Forever Strong
• CPPS certification
• DeFranco's Tyrofeine
• HOKA® Shoes
• Joe DeFranco (@defrancosgym)
• James Smith (@smittydiesel)

After taking a week off from the podcast, Joe is back from vacation and he's bringing the fire!! He begins this week's episode by sharing the highs & lows from his family vacation [before getting into this week's 3 main topics].

 

These topics include: #1) How To Have a Great Workout in a Hotel Gym... Plus Joe's philosophy on "training while on vacation" #2) Are "Fat-Burning" Heart Rate Zones BS? #3) BIG ANNOUNCEMENT(S) regarding NEW DeFranco-brand supplements & Why You Should Replace Your Morning Coffee w/ "Tyrofeine"!

 

*For a full list of Show Notes + Timestamps, visit www.IndustrialStrengthShow.com

• IMPORTANT LINKS
• DeFrancosNutrition.com [Use coupon: tyrofeine10]
• DeFranco's Tyrofeine [NEW!]
• How To Have a Great Workout in a Hotel Gym [IG post]

Joe kicks off this week's show by giving the audience an update on his dad and reading this week's winning iTunes review. He then shares a personal story regarding his recent health scare. Highlights from this episode include: Joe's history with high blood pressure [and why he "ignored it"]; How Joe's obsessive personality drove him to insanity the past 2 weeks; The "hidden" bad habits that may have contributed to Joe's high blood pressure; The nutrition/supplementation, lifestyle & training changes Joe has made during the past 2 weeks; Why most fitness professionals are misinformed about cardiovascular exercise; How our heart adapts differently to high vs low intensity training; Simple guidelines for incorporating Zone 2, aka, "Cardiac Output" into your training...and More!

*For a full list of Show Notes + Timestamps goto www.IndustrialStrengthShow.com

• IMPORTANT LINKS
• Healthpoint Pro Medical Grade Home Blood Pressure Monitor
• DeFranco's Clean Greens [*Use coupon: StockUp]
• DeFranco's OMEGA-D3 [*Use coupon: StockUp]
• DeFranco's Muscle MAG 300 [*Use coupon: StockUp]
• NEO 40 [Nitric Oxide formula]
• Pranayama Breathing app
• Jill Miller (@thejillmiller)
• Ultimate MMA Conditioning

Joe starts the show by reading this week's winning iTunes review and sharing a "behind-the-scenes" story of how he found out that Liv Morgan won the WWE Women's Smackdown Championship [this past weekend]. He then critiques his 2004 T-Nation article - 10 Training Myths Exposed! Highlights include: Why Joe changed his views on aerobic training for anaerobic athletes, How Joe teaches clients to brace when barbell squatting (today vs 2004)...plus 8 other "training myths" discussed! *For a full list of Show Notes + Timestamps visit www.IndustrialStrengthShow.com.

• IMPORTANT LINKS
• 10 Training Myths Exposed! [2004 T-Nation article]
• ReBuilt 2.0
• CPPS Football certification
• Liv Morgan (@yaonlylivvonce)
• EP #208 From Wings to Rings: How Liv Morgan Went From Hooters to the WWE!

Joe kicks off this week's show with 2 important announcements and today's winning iTunes review. He then dives straight into three listener questions (before having to abruptly end the show to take Ashley out to dinner for their 9-Year Anniversary :) Q&A TOPICS INCLUDE: Strength training exercises that help you run faster; How to set your child up for athletic success [4-Phase approach]; Joe's 2 favorite "sneaky tricks" to prevent overeating. *For a full list of Show Notes + Timestamps visit www.IndustrialStrengthShow.com.

• IMPORTANT LINKS
• DeFranco's Whey [*Use coupon: StockUp]
• CPPS certification
• Monkey Feet
• How To Get More Carryover From Your HASDs

Joe kicks off this week's podcast by thanking his audience for all their Birthday wishes, giving away some free merch & reviewing the TANK™ M4 by Torque Fitness. He then answers 3 listener questions. TOPICS INCLUDE: 1) Has Joe changed anything [training-wise] after last week's conversation w/ David Weck? 2) The difference between "warming up" vs "priming" 3) The 3 most overvalued aspects of training...and MORE! *For a full list of Show Notes + Timestamps visit www.IndustrialStrengthShow.com

• IMPORTANT LINKS
• CPPS certification
• TANK™ M4
• ReBuilt 2.0
• David Weck (@thedavidweck)
• Head-to-Head Sled Races

This week's episode features David Weck - a polarizing inventor who specializes in the study of human movement & locomotion. Dave is responsible for the creation of the BOSU Ball, along with other products including the RMT Club, SoleSteps & ProPulse Speed Trainers. On today's episode you will hear Dave speak on the following topics: Why Dave used to "call out" Mike Boyle, Eric Cressey & Joe DeFranco; Does Dave still have an issue with Joe; Does it bother Dave when trainers & coaches bash the BOSU Ball?; The PROPER use of the BOSU Ball; How/Why Dave invented the BOSU Ball; The benefits of "head-over-foot" sprint technique; Dave's views on "anti-rotation" core strengthening exercises; How do the ProPulse Speed Trainers actually work; How walking "head-over-foot" can/will reduce low back pain; The biggest commonality between Dave & Joe's training; The value of heavy sled work; How we can advance the fitness industry...and MORE! *For a full list of Show Notes + Timestamps visit www.IndustrialStrengthShow.com

• IMPORTANT LINKS
• CPPS L1 - Elitefts/Ohio [*Use coupon: SWIS30]
• SWIS Seminar 2022
• AMPED Warm-up 3.0
• David Weck's Instagram
• David Weck's website
• Landmine University

On today's episode, Joe reads another iTunes review (and gives away more free merch!), then covers 3 main topics: #1) The "Power" of Programming Sled Relay Races (and using Time-Motion Analysis to Design Effective Workouts) #2)  Revisiting the Post-Workout Shake - Is the "Anabolic Window" Legit or Outdated Bro Science? #3) Fixing Tight/Tender Adductors. *For a full list of Show Notes + Timestamps visit www.IndustrialStrengthShow.com

• IMPORTANT LINKS
• CPPS - FOOTBALL
• The DeFranco Whey [*Use coupon: StockUp]
• TRS Supernova 2.0

This week MindPump co-host Justin Andrews joins the show to discuss why he decided to "go back to his roots" and coach high school football. Highlights from this conversation  include: The biggest differences (and similarities) between working with high school kids vs general pop/adult clients; The main areas Justin focussed on [once he took over the role of head S&C coach]; How Justin got his kids to "buy in" without sacrificing the integrity of his program; Balancing "needs" vs "wants" in a program; Justin's GO-TO "low-risk/high-reward" movements; Programming sprints, jumps & med ball throws; How Justin structures his warm-ups; The differences in personalities & social interactions with kids today vs when Justin & Joe were in high school...and Much MORE! *For a full list of Show Notes + Timestamps visit www.IndustrialStrengthShow.com

• IMPORTANT LINKS
• Justin Andrews (@mindpumpjustin)
• MindPump's YouTube
• MindPump's website
• DeFranco's ReBuilt 2.0
• DeFranco's Built 2 Last 

Joe kicks off today's show with some exciting news regarding June's 'podcast guest lineup', this week's winning iTunes review & the new/special prize that the winner will be receiving! He then answers 4 listener questions. TOPICS INCLUDE: 1) Is thoracic rounding dangerous or beneficial when deadlifting? 2) Can our body absorb more than 30 grams of protein per meal? 3) Is our "nighttime routine" more important than our "morning routine"? 4) The Ultimate Two-Exercise Warm-up for Busy and/or Lazy Bastards! *For a full list of Show Notes + Timestamps visit www.IndustrialStrengthShow.com.

• IMPORTANT LINKS
• DeFranco's Supplements [*Use code: StockUp]
• CPPS certification
• ReBuilt 2.0
• Amped 3.0
• Mike Dolce (@thedolcediet)

This week Joe helps settle a debate among two friends who are curious to know if [naturally born] unathletic people can become "great athletes". During this portion of the show Joe discusses: The role genetics play in our athleticism; Can unathletic people become great athletes; The difference between being an "athletic freak" versus being a "great athlete"; The 2 biggest factors that enable an unathletic person to excel [at the highest level] on the athletic field...and More. During the second half of the show Joe shares his favorite strength & mobility drills - along with some technical sprint advice - for preventing hamstring pulls. *For a full list of Show Notes + Timestamps visit www.IndustrialStrengthShow.com

• IMPORTANT LINKS
• CPPS L1 | Georgia [*Use coupon: CORE]
• Monkey Feet 
• Magic Spoon [*Use coupon: JOED]

This week Joe goes into the show THINKING he's going to record a shorter "mini" podcast, but ends up talking for over 80 minutes.. (Is anyone surprised? LOL.) Topics covered during today's Q&A include: Training for "High Performance" vs Training for "Longevity"; Caffeine dosage recommendations / Using caffeine as an ergogenic aid; Joe's thoughts on DK Metcalf's diet (which consists of 1 meal per day and 3-4 bags of candy). *For a full list of Show Notes w/ Timestamps visit www.IndustrialStrengthShow.com.

• IMPORTANT LINKS
• ReBuilt 2.0
• CPPS L1 - September 17, 2022 [*Use code: CORE]
• DK Metcalf (@dkm14)
• Magic Spoon [*Use code: JOED]