Joe kicks off this week's show with a very important announcement regarding the DeFranco Supplement line/website. He then answers two listener questions. TOPICS INCLUDE:  #1) Does Joe feel heavy, "max-effort" training is dangerous/counterproductive for older lifters? #2) How to fix chronically tight hamstrings? *For a full list of Show Notes & Timestamps goto www.IndustrialStrengthShow.com

• Important Links from this episode
• DeFranco's Nutritional Supplements [promo code: STOCKUP]
• AMPED Warm-up 3.0
• Hellowater [promo code: DEFRANCO]
• Four Sigmatic

This week Joe sits down with Dr. Corey Peacock - Head S&C coach at Sanford MMA - a premier professional MMA team comprised of some of the top-ranked fighters in the world, including multiple current and former World Champions. Corey is also an associate professor in the Department of Health & Human Performance at Nova Southeastern University. Highlights from Corey & Joe's conversation include:

• How Corey blends science/research with "real world" experience/results
• The process involved in preparing a UFC fighter for a fight
• Strengthening an athlete's weaknesses vs Doubling down on their strengths
• How/Why Corey uses (a variation of) Wendler's 531 program with his fighters
• Developing "fight specific conditioning" inside the cage vs in the gym/weightroom
• The importance of programming "REST" into the weekly plan
• Corey & Joe give their thoughts on ice baths
• Corey gives the "inside scoop" on some fascinating research studies he's conducted
• Plus much, Much MORE!

HUGE SHOW THIS WEEK! During the first half of the episode, Joe continues the conversation regarding his "Relative Strength Index" (RSI) standards and exercise execution. Specific topics include: Performing Goblet Squats with heels elevated vs feet flat on floor & Specific Push-up/Pull-up standards for FEMALES. The second half of the show is dedicated to Joe's [updated] "Training Longevity Commandments". If you're interested in TRAINING FOREVER, you'll want to listen, write down, and FOLLOW THESE 10 COMMANDMENTS! *For a full list of Show Notes & Timestamps visit www.IndustrialStrengthShow.com

• IMPORTANT LINKS/PEOPLE MENTIONED
• @slantboardguy
  
• Ben Patrick (@kneesovertoesguy)
• Ageless Athlete 4.0
• Four Sigmatic
• Magic Spoon 

On this week's show, Joe reveals the origin and specifics of his "Relative Strength Index" (RSI). He explains the tests that make up the RSI - along with his grading system - for determining how strong & FIT you are! He also includes bonus replacements for the "BIG 3" (barbell bench, squat, deadlift) for endomorphs looking to improve their overall fitness [while still being strong af]. *For Show Notes, Timestamps & Important Links from this episode visit www.IndustrialStrengthShow.com.

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