This week Joe is joined by one of the brightest minds in the fitness industry - Dr. Jordan Shallow. Jordan doesn't only "talk the talk" (he's a chiropractor and biomechanics savant) but, he also "walks the walk" (with a 727lb squat & 755lb deadlift).

Highlights from this episode include: Jordan's original career trajectory; Getting "buy in" from your clients and peers; Jordan's "Go To" assessments for new clients; The difference between strength and stability; The difference between mobility and flexibility; Muscle integration vs muscle isolation; Programming (and loading) unilateral exercises; Structuring an effective workout/warm-up; Optimization vs Adaptation; "Drones" vs "Mavericks" in the fitness industry; What is 'Pre-Script'...and much, Much MORE!

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This week Joe celebrates his 44th birthday, shares his thoughts on work-life "balance", and reads an email that wasn't meant to be read publicly!

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This week Joe focusses his attention on 2 main topics. He uses the majority of the show to detail how it's possible to improve an athlete's strength & power (without having them gain any weight). He concludes his in-depth answer to the 1st question by sharing his favorite/proven strength template for "weight class" athletes. For the 2nd topic, Joe gives his "bilateral:unilateral programming ratio", plus the best way to pair specific bilateral & unilateral exercises. This episode is PACKED with useful takeaway's for any strength coach, personal trainer or fitness fanatic!

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This week Joe is joined by CPPS Co-Founder Jim "Smitty" Smith & CPPS instructor Brian Oberther. Together, they continue the Instagram Q&A that Joe started last week. Highlights of this episode include: How/Why Joe & Smitty created the DeFranco Insider; Advice for trainers who work at commercial gyms, yet don't agree with the gym's training philosophy; Home equipment recommendations to replace a lat pulldown/cable unit; Smitty's favorite strength challenges; The most important factor when trying to lose fat; Progressive overload methods for older lifters; How to become a coach of VALUE; Developing strength in "less than ideal" ranges of motion; How to incorporate the Slingshot into the SB911 program; How to do 100 push-ups in a row; The difference between pushing a sled/prowler with straight arms vs bent arms; Bad dad jokes...and Much MORE!

 

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This week Joe performs a massive Q&A (answering 15+ questions!) Topics covered include: Joe's thoughts on CrossFit deleting their Facebook & IG pages; Best business advice Joe's ever received; Does Triple H's lack of sleep affect his ability to recover; Joe's favorite "functional" bodyweight movements; Go-To exercises for grapplers; Joe's favorite ice cream flavor...and song(s); Should general pop clients train for power; The Fix for Golfer's Elbow; How to effectively train for both power & aerobic endurance simultaneously; Should pregnant women continue to train throughout their pregnancy; Best way to bring up a lagging body part; Training after having a newborn baby/babies; How do you land famous clients; How long does it take to improve an athlete's 40 or 60-yard-dash time; Similarities & differences between training general pop clients & athletes; The most influential "non-fitness" people in Joe's life; Organizing a summer football S&C program if kids have to train Monday through Thursday (with Friday, Saturday & Sunday off)....and MORE!

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This week Joe covers 3 main topics: Proper Execution & Programming of Box Jumps (including set, rep & volume recommendations); Joe's Favorite Strongman Exercises and How You Can Incorporate Them Into YOUR Program; A Unique/Aggressive Way to Strengthen Your Weaker Limb... Plus a T-Shirt Giveaway Announcement!

 

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This week Joe goes in-depth on how to properly program Hill Sprints, HIIT Training & Isometrics. He covers the common mistakes made by most trainers/lifters, then explains specifically how he's incorporated each of these methods into his own training (along with thousands of his clients) to produce the best possible results!

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WORLDS COLLIDE as Joe finally sits down with Mind Pump hosts - Sal Di Stefano, Adam Schafer & Justin Andrews! Together, they discuss a wide range of topics including: How/Why the Mind Pump crew came together; Insecurities in the fitness industry; Mind Pump's most controversial episode topics (hello, CrossFit); Female strength training myths; The importance of being authentic & not "editing" yourself online; Social media "influencers"; Why Joe D. & Mind Pump DON'T attend Fitness Expos (although that may soon change); The relationship between health & aesthetics...and much Much MORE!

 

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This week, Joe & Cameron sit down with former Minnesota Viking and current Philadelphia Eagles safety - Andrew Sendejo. Highlights from this conversation include: Andrew's link to DeFranco's Gym; What it's like being an undrafted rookie free agent in an NFL training camp; Biggest set-back of Andrew's career (and how he got through it); The different mindset needed in the pros (compared to college); How Andrew has tweaked his training after numerous injuries & back surgery; Andrew's GO-TO exercises for developing strength & power (without overly stressing his body); Andrew's 2 favorite post-practice stretches; Daily habits/rituals that have contributed to Andrew's success...and Much MORE!

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Joe opens the show with 2 exciting announcements then gets into this week's Q&A. Main topics covered on today's show include: How to deal with negative clients; The importance of training your good limb(s) when injured; Is the Mind-Muscle connection important for athletes; Joe's definition of "Success"...and More!

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Joe does his best to "make chicken salad out of chicken sh*t" during this week's solo Q&A. While today's questions may not be the greatest; Joe does end up providing invaluable information on the following topics: Best "elevator pitch" warm-up & workout advice for personal trainers; The most neglected aspect of training "athletes"; The changes Triple H made to his diet leading up to this year's Wrestlemania; The "quick fix" for chronic low back tightness...and more!

 

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After giving a recap of his Wrestlemania weekend, Joe is joined by Jay Ferruggia & Sean Hayes. Together they discuss training, coaching, nutrition...and have a few laughs (thanks to Sean's incredible WWE impersonations)!

 

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This week Joe & Cameron both sit down and talk shop with NY Giants Strength Coach Aaron Wellman. Highlights from their conversation include: The biggest difference between working with college vs NFL players; Programming for large groups of athletes, different positions & different conditioning levels; Off-season training vs In-season training; Managing on-field & off-field stress; Aaron's training philosophy; How to get players/clients to "buy in" to your program; FrEaK athlete stories...and Much MORE!

 

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Liv Morgan makes her first-ever podcast appearance and shares the incredible story of how she became a WWE superstar!

 

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This week, Joe provides in-depth answers to 3 different questions. Topics include: What's the best strength & conditioning "program" for a coach to implement at the high school level?; The keys to preventing muscle loss while dieting; What's the single best form of exercise to perform as you age (and why)?

 

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Joe is back from Seattle and he has answered YOUR request for a FULL Sled Training podcast! During this jam-packed episode Joe reveals his favorite sled exercises & techniques for increasing strength, packing on muscle, sprinting faster, conditioning/fat loss and speeding up the recovery process!

 

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Joe kicks off the show by sharing his thoughts on one of the most notable performances at this year's NFL Combine. He then talks about the difference between pushing vs dragging a sled and how to determine the optimal load for "heavy ass sled drags". The final 20 minutes of the show is dedicated to Joe creating his "Nutrition Priority Pyramid".

 

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Joe kicks off this week's show with a quick recap of Saturday's coaching seminar with Jordan Syatt. After recognizing the incredible group of coaches & trainers that attended the seminar, Joe is reminded of the "other side" of the industry (which consists of frauds & scam artists). This leads to an epic rant regarding the recent situation involving "fitness influencer" Brittany Dawn. After Joe's rant, the second half of the show is dedicated to answering 2 training questions. These 2 questions include: Joe's 4-Minute Morning Mobility Routine and The Secret "Extra Workout" for Improving Vertical Jump Height.

 

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Joe kicks off this week's show by announcing the launch of AMPED 3.0! (https://www.ampedwarmup.com/new/)

He is then joined by Dr. Johanan Rand of Healthy-Aging Medical Centers. Highlights from their conversation include: The importance of getting over your "confirmation bias"; Understanding the difference between causation vs association; The BENEFITS of estrogen in men; Is there an estrogen level "sweet spot" for men?; Why menopausal women have an increased rate of heart disease; How much testosterone is too much?; The shocking story of how doctors determined what is considered a "normal" testosterone range; Best ways to increase testosterone naturally...and Much MORE!

 

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Paul Reddick makes his 3rd appearance on the Industrial Strength Show! This time around, he and Joe discuss the following topics: Paul's initial advice to "broken" trainers who ask for his help; The Banksy's "shredded painting incident" and how it relates to YOUR "art"/business; How to "create from your hate"; How do business owners know who their first employee should be?; 2X thinking vs 10X thinking (which is better?); The HUGE MISTAKE all trainers make; Things that create "focus" vs things that create "procrastination"; Two tests every business owner should take before hiring someone; The dangers of copying, comparing & competing...and Much MORE!

 

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This week Jordan Syatt makes his second appearance on the Industrial Strength Show! Topics of discussion include: Joe & Jordan's NYC Seminar Announcement; The proper mindset needed to lift maximal weights; How to overcome the fear of getting injured in the weight room; When you should (or shouldn't) get "hyped up" for a workout; The ONE THING Joe would change about his original storage closet gym; The definition of a true "gym badass"; The problem with relying on pre-workouts/stimulants; Building strength vs testing strength; Joe shares his first experience on a "westside-inspired" program; Joe & Jordan's tried & true Programming Principles...and Much MORE!

 

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Joe kicks off this historic episode by thanking his audience and announcing the details of his "200th episode contest/giveaway!"

After the intro, Cameron Josse joins Joe and together they discuss some of the most polarizing topics in the industry. These topics include: Unstable Training; Improving on-field agility; Youth development & sports specialization; "Internet experts"...and Much MORE!

 

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Joe kicks off this week's show with a "PSA" regarding...skin health?! He then answers an in-depth 2-part question from one of his listeners. Specific topics of discussion include: Why Joe rarely incorporates overhead pressing into his programs; The back-story behind Joe's famous "shoulder shocker" circuits; Joe reveals his "bench press to push-up" programming ratio; The importance of proper "scapulohumeral rhythm"; How to perform a PROPER push-up (NOTE: You're probably doing it wrong!); How to incorporate today's show information into the "Wenning Warm-up"; Joe's favorite foods for bulking on a budget (including the "secret" protein shake ingredient Joe's athletes benefitted from for decades)...and Much MORE! 

 

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This week Joe is joined by record-setting powerlifter, private strength coach and owner of Ludus Magnus gym - Matt Wenning. Topics of their conversation include: How Matt got his first opportunity working with members of our military; How Matt helped identify weaknesses in thousands of soldiers; The benefits of the "Wenning Warm-up"; Why Matt prefers a Conjugate system; How to keep your training intensity high without overtraining; The biggest difference between training policeman & firefighters vs members of the military; Implementing "traction-based" exercises (and why they're important); Matt's "Go To" exercises & equipment; Most common mistakes most lifters make...and much, Much MORE!

 

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Joe kicks off this week's show with 5 announcements regarding future projects, seminars and podcasts. He then shares an interaction he had with a listener he met at Whole Foods... This segue's into an important lesson for all personal trainers, coaches, business owners and leaders.

 

The second half of the show is spent determining the 8 most effective strength exercises of all time. These exercises are based on 4 main criteria: minimal technical skill, maximal muscular recruitment, "joint-friendliness" & practicality.

 

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