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Joe DeFranco's Industrial Strength Show

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.
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Now displaying: 2018
Dec 27, 2018
Joe kicks off the show by giving an update on the bet he had with Christian Woodford (and his potential trip to Australia). He then gets emotional as he describes the biggest change he'll be making in 2019. (He encourages his audience to make the same change as well.)
 
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Dec 20, 2018
This week Joe sits down with Australian strength coach & gym owner - Christian Woodford. Christian flew across the globe just to be a guest on the Industrial Strength Show...and he's FIRED UP to talk to Joe! Topics of conversation include: How Christian is going to get Joe to Australia; The difference between the American & Australian private sector gyms; The importance of injury prevention when training athletes; "Heavy Ass Sled Drags" in athletic development; Understanding the ART versus the SCIENCE of coaching; Christian's first interaction with Joe D; How the CPPS course helps change coaches lives; The trials & tribulations of being a business owner; How Christian's social media campaign got him on the Industrial Strength Show...and much, Much MORE!
 
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Dec 13, 2018
This week Joe has an extremely informative (and entertaining) conversation with Gary Vaynerchuk's personal trainer - Jordan Syatt. Highlights from their discussion include: Jordan's first trip to Westside Barbell to meet Louie Simmons; The life-changing advice that Louie gave Jordan; Jordan's overall training philosophy; How Jordan trains Gary Vaynerchuk to FEEL better; The #1 thing Jordan has learned from spending time with Gary V; Jordan's top productivity tips...and much, Much MORE!
 
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Dec 6, 2018
This week's show was recorded on location in NYC at CrossFit Solace (where Joe spoke at a "mental health" charity event benefitting the Alzheimer's Association). During the event, Joe was able to sit down and chat with WWE interviewer & ESPN on-air personality Charly Arnolt, aka, "Charly Caruso". Topics of conversation include: How Charly got involved with the WWE (and more recently, ESPN); How Charly fits training into her busy travel schedule; How lifting HEAVY and eating MORE has helped Charly get LEANER; How to stay motivated in a "social media world" where everything is filtered; Charly's best productivity tips...and Much MORE! [You'll also hear Joe's longtime friend & colleague Jay Ferruggia join in on this week's conversation!]
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Nov 29, 2018
Joe kicks off this week's show with an honest, uncensored review of the movie, "Creed 2". He then moves into the "training" portion of the podcast where he provides his blueprint for improving chin-up performance and then answers a very uniquely-asked question about "training longevity".

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Nov 22, 2018
This week's show gets off to a rough start when Joe can't figure out how to properly use his new recording equipment. (Thankfully, he still had his old equipment so he reverted back to that.) After addressing the audio issue - Joe, Ashley, George & Lucy gather around the dinner table to answer YOUR questions! Topics of conversation include: Getting into fights on Black Friday; What George D. DOESN'T like about his; Ashley's first meeting with Joe's parents; Favorite Thanksgiving Day foods; Joe's most embarrassing moments...and Much MORE!

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Nov 15, 2018
Reese Hoffa flew from Georgia to New Jersey (just for the DAY) to appear on this week's Industrial Strength Show! You won't find too many people with this level of commitment and dedication, but then again, Reese Hoffa isn't your "average" human being. He's a 3X Olympian (Shot Put), bronze medalist in the 2012 Olympics, 2X world champion, and ranked Top 3 in the world for 10 consecutive years! But, if you think Reese's physical strength and athletic accomplishments are the most impressive things about him, you're wrong! Reese has one of the most incredible 'life stories' you will ever hear. In fact, at one point in the podcast, Reese's story had Joe D. at a loss for words (and that never happens lol).
Besides hearing Reese's childhood story - other topics of discussion include: The exercises that Reese feels had the highest carryover to the Shot Put; Life after the Olympic games (Does anything compare?); The coping mechanisms Reese used to help him get through his toughest times; The "Forge" (body tempering tool) that Reese co-created...and Much MORE!
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Nov 8, 2018
Joe kicks off the podcast by thanking everyone for the overwhelming response to last week's show. He then announces this month's CPPS Level 2 certification course (which somehow segues into a discussion about his favorite gangster movie scene). You can't make this stuff up lol!
 
For the remainder of the show, Joe shares his thoughts on young athletes who specialize in one sport too soon. This discussion includes: The role of the parents; What kids should be doing from the ages of 6-12; The best age to start "specializing"; The importance of working an "off-season" into the yearly plan; Joe's message to "crazy parents"...and Much MORE!
 
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Nov 1, 2018
This week Joe receives an email from a personal trainer who is frustrated with his clientele's lack of motivation and constant complaining. He wants to transition from working with unmotivated "general population" clients to self-motivated athletes - so he asks for Joe's advice. This leads to a classic "Joe D. rant" on the personal training industry. Topics of the rant include: Why Joe is embarrassed to call himself a "personal trainer"; The #1 mistake personal trainers make with new clients (and what they SHOULD be doing instead); How to get your clients excited about training with you; The difference between "working out" vs "training"; Consistency vs Intensity; The importance of getting into a "flow state" when training...and Much MORE!

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Oct 25, 2018
This week Joe receives a heartfelt email from a young gym owner who is struggling with the amount of criticism he's received since opening his gym. In an attempt to make him feel better (and put things into perspective) Joe asks Ashley to read some negative comments and criticism that's been directed towards him throughout the years. Joe then reacts to the comments, reveals WHO & WHERE most "troll comments" come from, and provides advice on how to properly deal with negativity/criticism. While this episode provides its fair share of laughs, there are also a lot of positive takeaways and lessons to be learned.

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Oct 18, 2018
This week Joe sits down with the head strength & conditioning coach of American Top Team (MMA gym) - Phil Daru. Topics of discussion include: Phil's favorite assessments for fighters; Implementing an MMA S&C program without overtraining the fighters; The #1 physical trait most fighters lack; Why Phil doesn't have his fighter's perform the Olympic lifts; Phil's foundational exercises for developing strength; How much time does Phil spend on "conditioning" with his fighters; Phil reveals his top "weight room savages"; Secrets to keeping "high energy athletes" busy - without overtraining them; Phil's top productivity tips...and Much MORE!
 
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Oct 11, 2018
Joe kicks off the show by explaining why he's in such a good mood. He then provides an opportunity for his audience to win a FREE Iron Neck!
 
After the show intro, Joe retracts a statement he made last week. He follows up his retraction by providing his REAL stance on "extensive warm-ups" and those who feel they're a waste of time. After clarifying his stance on the "warm-up situation", Joe spends the majority of the show explaining his 3 favorite methods for developing maximal strength. He concludes the podcast by answering one final question about the role mobility plays in powerlifting.
 
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Oct 4, 2018
After wrapping up their AMPED 3.0 DVD shoot, Joe D. & Smitty hop on the mic to answer YOUR questions! Topics include: Why do Joe & Smitty recommend "extensive" warm-ups when other respected coaches say it's a waste of time; Tips for maximizing knee mobility after ACL surgery; Thoughts on Layne Norton & Dom D'Agostino's appearance on Joe Rogan's podcast; Suggestions for those with anterior pelvic tilt; The most misunderstood aspect of training elite athletes; The importance of nasal breathing...and More!
 
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Sep 27, 2018
This week Joe is at the WWE Performance Center with their head strength & conditioning coach - Sean Hayes. During this 90-minute interview, you'll hear: A surprise guest drop in on the show; How Sean got the job at the WWE PC; How Sean gets "buy in" from such a wide variety of high-level athletes; The importance of "workout competitions" and making training fun; What a week of training looks like at the WWE PC; How does the training differ for high flyers vs big guys vs females; The craziest feats of strength/power/athleticism Sean has seen since starting at the WWE PC; The "protective capabilities" of having fat vs muscle on the body; What it takes to dominate a WWE/NXT tryout...and Much MORE!
 
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Sep 20, 2018
Joe may "only" be answering 2 questions this week, but that doesn't mean the podcast is lacking information. This episode is jam-packed with useful info and knowledge bombs! During the first half of the show, Joe explains the new "microbiome test" he just had done and then gives a detailed rundown of his current diet and supplementation. During the second half of the show, Joe helps a washed-up meathead choose the most joint-friendly max-effort exercise variations of the barbell bench press, squat and deadlift. These intelligent exercise choices will help satisfy any meathead's craving for lifting heavy - without destroying their joints in the process!
 
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Sep 13, 2018
This week, Joe answers 3 listener questions. Topics include: How to find your perfect grip-width for the "Narrow Grip Bench Press"; Joe explains how and why his "Hover Bench Press" technique will get you jacked and strong AF; The ultimate program for extremely busy bastards!
 
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Sep 6, 2018
This week Joe answers 4 questions on the following topics: Programming Unilateral Exercises When You Have a Strength Imbalance; How To Program Partial-Range Exercises for Maximal Strength, Hypertrophy and Athletic Performance; Training to Failure Without Frying Your CNS; Warm-up Set & Rep Recommendations for Size and Strength.
 
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Aug 30, 2018
This week, Joe sits down with Dr. Chad Waterbury, one of the most well-rounded and well-respected professionals in the fitness industry. As a doctor of physical therapy, neurophysiologist, author, and strength & conditioning coach - Chad has an incredible amount of knowledge to share!
 
During this podcast you'll learn: How Chad "got noticed" and started writing for T-Nation; Why he's such a big proponent of High-Frequency Training; How to properly implement HFT; The secret to getting your calves (or any body part) to GROW; Why Chad decided to enter into a physical therapy program; The close relationship between "high performance training" & "rehabilitation"; The 3 main categories of cardiovascular activity; Programming your cardio...and much More!
 
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Aug 23, 2018
10 years after their initial meeting, Chad Wesley Smith returns to New Jersey to sit down with Joe and discuss: How his training has evolved over the course of a decade; The importance of training specificity; Rehabbing and preventing injuries; The growth of Juggernaut Training Systems...and much more! 
 
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Aug 16, 2018
Seven months ago, Cameron Josse abruptly deleted all of his social media, replaced his smart phone with a flip phone, and virtually "disappeared". On this week's podcast, he breaks his silence and explains exactly WHY he decided to vanish from social media, how it's affected his personal & professional life, and what he's up to now. The second half of the show is dedicated to training. More specifically, Cam shares the new weekly template that he's using with his elite athletes. 
 
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Aug 9, 2018
This week Joe answers the question, "How would you make your Agile 8 mobility routine better?" Joe takes the audience through his step-by-step thought process as he designs "Agile 8 version 2.0" live on the podcast! If you're one of the tens of thousands of people who loved Joe's original Agile 8 - you're going to be blown away with the 2018 version of this legendary mobility routine!
 
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Aug 2, 2018
Joe starts this week's show by sharing a recent conversation he overheard at the post office. This conversation turned out to be the inspiration for today's podcast. Throughout the show Joe discusses the 4 non-negotiable physical traits needed for health & longevity, the misconceptions surrounding each trait, why they're so important, and best practices for improving them.
 
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Jul 26, 2018
This week Joe shares his best tips & tricks for sustained energy and productivity. Topics include: Eating before bed; What you SHOULDN'T do within one hour of going to sleep; The app that prevents you from waking up feeling tired; The 3 things EVERYONE needs to do immediately upon rising; Joe D's caffeine hack [This is a game-changer]; How to train for increased energy levels; Nutrition and supplementation recommendations...and Much MORE!
 
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Jul 19, 2018
Joe kicks off this week's show by wishing his wife a Happy Birthday. Joe and Ashley then give a quick recap of their trip to Puerto Rico...which ended in disaster for Joe!
After Orlando "Hits the Damn Intro Music" Jay Ferruggia joins the show! Joe and Jay discuss the following topics: Jay's struggles during his early years in business and how he overcame them; How Joe & Jay recommend experienced trainers charge their clients; The "dangers" of giving away too much information for free online; Gym lessons that have carried over to success in business; How to stand out and "make it" in the [fake] fitness industry without losing your integrity; The true definition of "success"...and much More!
 
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Jul 5, 2018
Joe continues his Instagram Q&A from last week. Topics covered during this show include: Benefits of training barefoot; Joe's 4-Phase Athletic Assessment; Best way to prevent hamstring pulls; Recommendations for Law Enforcement Officers; The ONE THING all successful people have in common; Joe's daily "longevity" mobility routine; Five must-read books for the aspiring S&C coach; The most savage group of lifting partners ever assembled...and Much MORE!
 
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