In this final episode of 2015 Joe D. goes on an intense rant regarding New Year's Resolutions. He then reveals the ONE THING that will have the biggest impact on your success. George DeFranco also stops by to discuss what's pissing him off this holiday season :) 

In this final episode of 2015 Joe D. goes on an intense rant regarding New Year's Resolutions. He then reveals the ONE THING that will have the biggest impact on your success. George DeFranco also stops by to discuss what's pissing him off this holiday season :) 

In this special Christmas Spectacular edition of the Industrial Strength Show, Joe shares a holiday story and then answers 3 questions from his listeners. Those 3 questions include: #1 - Eating whole eggs vs. just the whites.  #2 - Is muscular soreness an indicator of a good workout?  #3 - What does Joe D. want for Christmas? [The answer may shock you!]

In this weeks episode, Joe interviews pro football player turned motivational speaker & peak performance strategist - Matt Mayberry. Matt speaks candidly about his struggles with addiction as a teenager, his roller-coaster ride of emotions during his collegiate and professional football career, and the phone call from NY Times best-selling author  Stedman Graham that changed his life forever!  You will also learn Matt's Top Tips for DOMINATING Your Business and Life, How to Turn Your Failures Into Gifts, The One Thing Most Successful Leaders Have in Common... and much, Much MORE! 

Joe starts this week’s show with a unique lesson in etiquette, aka, "meathead manners". After his 15 minute rant is complete, he discusses the following training topics: Can Trap Bar Deadlifts replace Straight Bar Deadlifts?; Best supplemental lifts to compliment the Trap Bar Deadlift; Why "nobody gives a sh*t" about how much you shrug; How to tell if you're a "chickenhead shrugger"; Top 3 mistakes people make when training traps; Joe D's proven tips & tricks for getting more out of your shrugs; The shrug variation that Joe loves, but you're probably not doing; Joe D's favorite (non shrug) exercises for developing powerful traps; The truth behind the research study that scared everyone away from static stretching; The one thing that Joe D. feels trumps any scientific research study; How to effectively incorporate static stretching into your program and/or pre-game plan (without putting your CNS to sleep)...and much, Much MORE!  

Joe starts this weeks show with a unique lesson in etiquette, aka, "meathead manners". After his 15 minute rant is complete, he discusses the following training topics: Can Trap Bar Deadlifts replace Straight Bar Deadlifts?; Best supplemental lifts to compliment the Trap Bar Deadlift; Why "nobody gives a sh*t" about how much you shrug; How to tell if you're a "chickenhead shrugger"; Top 3 mistakes people make when training traps; Joe D's proven tips & tricks for getting more out of your shrugs; The shrug variation that Joe loves, but you're probably not doing; Joe D's favorite (non shrug) exercises for developing powerful traps; The truth behind the research study that scared everyone away from static stretching; The one thing that Joe D. feels trumps any scientific research study; How to effectively incorporate static stretching into your program and/or pre-game plan (without putting your CNS to sleep)...and much, Much MORE!  

In this weeks episode, Joe sits down with the first man to ever total 3000 pounds in the sport of Powerlifting - Donnie Thompson! Besides being one of the strongest men on earth, Donnie is also an innovator and trendsetter in the Strength & Conditioning industry. He's the creator of the Thompson Fatbell (a "kettlebell-like" implement with the handle re-positioned inside the bell), the Thompson FatBar, and the Thompson FatPad. But the "creation" that just may stand out more than all the rest is Donnie's "body tempering" technique. During this interview, you will learn exactly HOW Donnie came up with this technique and WHY it works so well. You will also find out how you can incorporate it into your own training. In addition, Donnie shares his #1 "self care" technique that EVERYONE should be doing for their overall health and longevity - regardless if you're a pro athlete, housewife, 50-year-old executive, or weekend warrior. You will also learn about the many benefits of training with "Fatbells"...and much, Much MORE!

In this weeks podcast, Joe shares his top tips and dirty tricks for getting athletes strong, without having them add any mass. [If you train wrestlers, boxers, MMA athletes - or any other athlete that competes in a sport with weight classes - this episode is for you.] While listening to this episode, you will learn: The role diet plays when you need to gain strength without gaining mass; Set, rep, volume and rest recommendations when attempting to get strong [without getting big]; How/Why "weight-class" athletes should incorporate jumps and med ball throws into their program; How to structure your assistance lifts when you don't want to gain any weight [but you need the strength]; The #1 piece of equipment that every weight-class athlete should be incorporating into their workouts; Joe D's favorite assistance exercises for getting weight-class athletes strong; Joe D's "DIRTY TRICK" for improving full body strength without the fear of "adding too much muscle" [If you train wrestlers or MMA athletes this 'dirty trick' will be THE game-changer in your programming!]; The single best supplement for increasing strength & speeding up recovery - without adding any unnecessary calories to your diet; Sample Upper & Lower Body workouts for weight-class athletes...and much, Much MORE! 

In this weeks episode, Joe talks shop with fitness and life strategist - Jason Ferruggia. Here's a list of just a few of the [many] things that were discussed: The importance of becoming the best at ONE thing and "referring out" for everything else; The biggest difference between how Jay trained athletes during his first 5 years in business and his last 5 years; Why it's important for older lifters to "get a pump" and pre-fatigue their muscles before hitting their "work sets"; Jay maps out the training template he currently uses for his own training; Tips & Tricks for making gains after the age of 40; How & Why Jay transitioned from successful warehouse gym owner to an even-more-successful online "fitness personality"; What goes into building your own personal brand as a trainer or coach; How to attract clients you will love [and prevent energy-sucking bad clients from entering your gym]; Why email is still the most effective form of marketing; The biggest business mistake Jay made and how you can avoid it; How charging "too little" will only lead to more complaints; Why you should rarely [if ever] do things for free; Why reading LESS books just may be the key to becoming a master of your craft; The importance of knowing [and applying] The Pareto Principle; Jay's "must-read" training & business book recommendations; Jay's Top 5 favorite exercises; The ONE habit that contributes the most to Jay's success; Jay & Joe D. share Jersey Shore stories...and much, Much MORE! 

In this weeks episode, Joe exposes 10 common exercises that suck [or can be problematic] and how you can make them better. Here's a list of the exercises that Joe analyzes and then fixes in this podcast:  Upright Rows, Barbell Bench Press, Tricep Extensions, Leg Extensions, Leg Curls, RDL's, "Donkey Kicks" (glute activation), Front Lunges, Jump Squats & Broad Jumps, Steady-state cardio / Distance Running. [During this episode, Joe also describes a new variation of the Cuban Press that's guaranteed to turn anyone's delts into "pumpkins"!] 

In this weeks episode, Joe helps you get out of the "3 sets of 10" rut by sharing some unique methods that'll make your training more fun and productive! While listening to this episode you will learn: How focussing on "total volume" [as opposed to a specific set/rep scheme] can help you overcome sticking points and pack on muscle like never before; Joe's specific formula for performing 2.5X the pull-up volume that you're usually capable of doing; How Joe uses "time" & "EMOM's" in his programs to increase strength, power and work capacity; How to easily complete 15 reps [or more] with 85-90% of your 1RM; Why you should periodically replace your specific rep prescriptions with an "undetermined" amount of reps [performed in a specific timeframe]; The benefit of occasionally performing your reps "as fast as possible"; How & Why you should incorporate "ascending & descending pyramid sets" into your training; The "magic number" of warm-up reps that you should never exceed [doing so will bring your strength gains to a screeching halt]; Joe's exclusive warm-up protocol guaranteed to help you hit a PR next time you're in the gym...and much, Much MORE! 

In this weeks episode, Joe introduces the world to the very first "STRONG BASTARD 911 Transformation Challenge" winner - Charlie Guthrie. While listening to this interview, you will learn: What it felt like when Charlie "got the call" informing him he beat out 600+ people worldwide to win the 1st Annual STRONG BASTARD 911 CHALLENGE; The set-backs that Charlie had to overcome during the 11-week challenge; How Charlie worked two jobs, yet still "found the time" to train each and every day; The importance of having an "accountability partner" whenever you're trying to accomplish something BIG; The importance of planning ahead and having specific goals if you want to be successful; The changes in Charlie's training that had the biggest impact on his amazing transformation; Why everyone should be training their upper back every single day [or close to it]; How "having more fun" in the gym equals "getting more results"; Joe D's FREE advice to Charlie [and personal trainers all over the world] on how to get more female clients instantly; The critical role that visualization played in Charlie becoming GRAND CHAMPION...and much, Much MORE! 

On this weeks show, Joe cuts through all of the fitness industry bullsh*t and reveals the truth regarding core training and developing "six-pack" abs. While listening to this podcast you will learn: The #1 function of the core [knowing this will have a dramatic affect on your training]; Why 99% of the core training DVD's and resources in the fitness industry are "missing the boat" regarding true core training; The method and the madness behind Joe D's simple [yet highly effective] "Core Training Pyramid"; Why you should re-learn how to breathe and the huge implications it will have on your core strength, mobility, and your ability to recover between workouts; Practical & Proven ways to incorporate "diaphragmatic breathing" into your workouts and everyday life [without wasting valuable training time or boring the hell out of yourself]; Why learning how to "brace" properly just may be the best core "exercise" you can do; Why "anti-movement patterns" should represent the majority of your direct core work in the gym; Why "loaded carries" are a staple in all of Joe D's programs - whether he's training an athlete or "average Joe"...and much Much MORE! 

In this weeks episode, Joe exposes the bad coaches and personal trainers that infest the fitness industry. After listening to this weeks show, you'll know exactly how to distinguish the professionals from the wanna-bees! 

In this weeks episode, Joe D. explains why the Olympic lifts are NOT the best option for the majority of athletes looking to increase their explosive power. During his 45-minute rant, Joe explains: How to turn virtually any barbell exercise into an "explosive" lift; Other ways to train "triple extension" besides Olympic lifting; The single most important question that EVERY Strength & Conditioning coach must ask themselves before designing any program; How incorporating "idiot-proof" exercises into your program will accelerate gains; The hidden secret about training Pro athletes that would shock the mainstream public; The single most butchered exercise at every level of sport...Are YOU doing it too?; The Hang Clean "illusion" that fools everyone [find out what to look for]; How to get creative with your jump and med ball throw variations...plus more tips, "inside scoop" stories and information on improving power output!  

In this weeks episode, Joe covers 3 unique topics in detail. These topics include: Why his athletes DON'T perform overhead presses; How to get jacked in a hotel room when you're pressed for time and have NO equipment; How his Lower Body Strength template evolved and why it's so effective for improving sprinting speed! 

In this episode, Joe sheds some light on how to train for rugby, MMA, soccer and other "mixed" energy system sports. During the first half of the episode, Joe discusses the different periodization models and the benefits of each. He then reveals how to train for power & aerobic endurance SIMULTANEOUSLY without causing interference or negative effects. HINT: It IS possible to improve your power and aerobic endurance....IF you know what you're doing! In this episode, Joe D. shows you how!!