Joe kicks off this week's show by sharing the "new twist" he's added to his morning walks... He then recognizes 2 members of the Industrial Strength Universe before starting this week's Q&A. Specific topics of discussion include: How concerned should we be with knee valgus, aka, "knees collapsing in" when training and/or playing sports; Are percussion "massage guns" beneficial or a waste of money; Does Joe use any other post-workout breathing techniques (besides box breathing) & what is the "minimal effective dose" to elicit a relaxation response? 

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This week Joe & Jim "Smitty" Smith answer questions relating to TRAINING LONGEVITY. Specific topics include: How to implement "intra-workout resets" & "fillers" into your program (and why are they beneficial); The Top 3 things you can do (training-wise) in your 20's to prevent aches, pains and problems later in life; Low-risk, high-reward conditioning recommendations for lifters over 50; Joe's "Mount Rushmore" of stretches for relieving low back pain/tightness; How to brace properly when performing loaded carries; The biggest difference(s) between the original "Strong Bastard" program and the NEW "Strong Bastard 2.0" program...and Much MORE!

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Joe opens this week's show by providing an update on his 102-year-old grandmother's health. He then begins Part 2 of the Q&A he started last week. This week's portion of the Q&A consists of a deep dive on the following two questions/topics: #1) What are the reasons/advantages of incorporating BACKWARD Sled Drags into your program versus FORWARD Sled Drags? #2) What's the simplest and most effective way to organize your training (strength, cardio, mobility) when you're stressed out, beat up & low on time/patience?

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On this week's show, Joe recaps a crazy 48 hours in New Jersey [including tropical storms, power outages, carbon monoxide scares, doctor appointments, and more!] He then begins Part 1 of a 2-Part Q&A. Topics include: Boosting your immune system during a heavy strength training cycle; Is it possible to gain muscle naturally in your 40', 50's & 60's; Joe's all-time favorite gym machines; How much can be accomplished with a client who can only train with you once a week; Update on Triple H & Stephanie McMahon's current/new training split; Posture fix for tall people...and Much MORE!

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