This week Christian Thibaudeau makes his [highly anticipated] debut on the Industrial Strength Show! Christian has been training & coaching for over 2 decades, working with athletes from dozens of different sports. He has written 4 books, 700+ published articles on T-Nation, and has pioneered multiple educational courses - including the brilliant "Neuro-typing" system (which goes in-depth on how to train athletes based on their personalities/dispositions). On today's show, Christian discusses the following topics:

• Training to maximize muscle growth vs Training for health/longevity
• How Christian's training has changed [after turning 40]
• The best training split(s) for "washed-up meatheads"
• The many benefits of loaded carries [and how/when to program them]
• Christian's thoughts on cardio - What's best for lifters over 40?
• Specific exercises Christian & Joe started AVOIDING [after turning 40]
• Is "neuro-typing" important for non-athletes?
• How to eat to live longer
• Christian's TOP 3 pieces of advice for lifters over 40
• And Much, MUCH MORE!

*For a full list of Show Notes, Timestamps & Important Links from this episode visit: www.IndustrialStrengthShow.com

This week Joe answers 5 listener questions. TOPICS INCLUDE:

• Has Joe ditched the straight bar [since having shoulder surgery]?
• How to make social media great again!
• Is it more important to limit carbs or fats when "Fat Loss" is the main goal?
• The [2-Exercise] ANTI-Upper Body Warm-up!!
• Joe's thoughts on Drop-sets [Plus he shares his new "PUSH" workout!]

*For Show Notes, Timestamps & Important Links from this episode goto: www.IndustrialStrengthShow.com

Joe kicks off this week's show by giving the audience an update on the "COVID situation" in the DeFranco household. He then shares the results of his most recent bloodwork & body composition analysis. He concludes the show by reflecting on the ONE THING that has made the biggest difference in his overall health! *For Show Notes, Timestamps & all the Important Links from this episode visit: www.IndustrialStrengthShow.com

• IMPORTANT LINKS/PEOPLE MENTIONED
• DeFranco's Nutritional Supplements
• The 8 Blood Markers You MUST Monitor For Your Health & Longevity
• The Reason So Many Bodybuilders Die Early [T-Nation article]
• The One-Minute Bodyfat Test [T-Nation article]
• MANSCAPED [discount code: JOED]

*For Show Notes, Timestamps & Important Links from this episode visit www.IndustrialStrengthShow.com

• IMPORTANT LINKS/PRODUCTS MENTIONED
• DeFranco's Immune System Stack
• Philips InnoSpire Go Nebulizer
• Reduced L-Glutathione Plus by Theranaturals
• Saline for Nebulizer 
• Magic Spoon

After experiencing power outages [due to hurricane Ida] Joe was finally able to sit down and record an Overrated/Underrated podcast! TOPICS INCLUDE: Umbrellas; Supersets; Being a punter/kicker in the NFL; Jumping Rope; Lyle Alzado; George Carlin; Training like an athlete when you're not; Benefits of walking; Natural soaps like Dr. Squatch; Pull-ups; Lululemon joggers; Metabolic conditioning circuits for first responders; Dead arm hang for shoulder health; The ability to get off the floor without using your hands or knees. *For Show Notes & Timestamps goto www.IndustrialStrengthShow.com.

• Important Links/People Mentioned
• Lost Secrets of Strength seminar
• DeFranco's Nutritional Supplements
• DeFranco Insider