Joe kicks off this week's show with a few exciting/important announcements. He then covers the following 4 training topics:

1) Slant Board Training Misconceptions 2) Top 5 Things Lifters Can Do To Avoid Shoulder Surgery 3) Rest Interval Recommendations When Sprinting 4) Incorporating Linear Progressions Within a Conjugate System... Plus More! *For Show Notes & Timestamps go to www.IndustrialStrengthShow.com.

• Related Links/Products Mentioned
• CPPS Level 1 Certification [Coupon Code: MDAY20]
• @slantboardguy
• AZUNA FRESH [Discount Code: DEFRANCO]

This week Joe is joined by Sean Hayes - Director of Strength & Conditioning at the WWE Performance Center. Highlights from their conversation include: A message from "Stone Cold Steve Austin" to all personal trainers who don't like to "cite their work" lol; A lesson Sean learned from "Macho Man" Randy Savage [which was relayed to him from Shawn Michaels]; Sean reveals the most difficult part of his job; The main traits that Joe & Sean feel separate the GREAT coaches from the average coaches; How often does Sean test his athletes at the WWE PC; The 5 different training phases that make up NXT's yearly S&C plan; The benefits of [regularly] rotating exercises; How Sean balances "variety" with "consistency"; Best conditioning drills for pro wrestlers [besides in-ring work]; Joe reveals the "garage gym envy" he recently experienced; Triple H's new hypertrophy technique...and Much MORE! *For Show Notes & Timestamps visit: www.IndustrialStrengthShow.com

• Related Links/Products Mentioned
• AZUNA FRESH [promo code: DEFRANCO]
• Sean Hayes (@fla_hayes)
• NXT (@wwenxt)
• DeFranco Insider

This week's show begins with a few announcements, including this month's "MuscleUpMay" Supplement Sale! Joe then provides a training/rehab update before getting into today's main topic - How To Gain Muscle & Lose Fat Simultaneously. Joe allows his audience to become a "fly on the wall" as he designs his personal  "Body Recomp" Nutrition plan. More specifically, he shares his step-by-step approach for determining maintenance calories, protein requirements/macronutrient breakdown, training & supplementation recommendations...and Much MORE!

*For Show Notes & Timestamps goto: www.IndustrialStrengthShow.com.

 

• Related Links/Products Mentioned
• DeFranco's Nutritional Supplements
• DeFranco Insider
• @defrancosgym Instagram

• Related Links/Products Mentioned
• Dirty Tricks for Higher Vertical Jumps (2004 article)
• Ben Patrick's Instagram (@kneesovertoesguy)
• Ben Patrick's Youtube (The Kneesovertoesguy)
• @thehomegymguys (Creators of the Tib bar)
• @slantboardguy (slantboards & Nordic straps)
• @animalhousefit (Creators of Monkey Feet)

This week Joe shares his Top 6 tips for getting lean this summer while avoiding the [dreaded] "skinny-fat" look! The show concludes with a reminder of how important your mental health is - even for those with "physical/aesthetic" goals.

 

*For Show Notes & Timestamps goto: www.IndustrialStrengthShow.com

• Related Links/Products Mentioned
• CustomizeYourGains.com
• DeFranco Insider
• Joe D's Instagram  

This week Joe & Smitty announce the [public] release of their NEW "Specialization Course Digital Library"! During the past 3 years Joe & Smitty compiled data on the most common "problem areas" in training, then created easy-to-implement "workout add-ons", aka, Specialization Courses - That'll turn your weaknesses into strengths - while making your current program 10X more effective! In this episode you'll learn more about these Specialization Courses [and how to gain instant access to them] along with a number of other topics including: How trainers, coaches & entrepreneurs know WHEN is the right time to launch a product; Why there is no such thing as a "perfect program"; Why exercise EXECUTION trumps exercise SELECTION; The 15 most common "problem areas" in training and much, Much MORE!

• Related Links/Products Mentions
• CustomizeYourGains.com
• DeFranco Insider
• Strong Bastard 911 program
• Jim "Smitty" Smith

This week's show starts with an exciting announcement regarding a new supplement stack/bundle that's been added to the DeFranco line. [You asked for it & you got it!] This is followed up with an unexpected [somewhat shocking] announcement concerning the future of the Industrial Strength Show. Joe then answers a question about his Top 5 "movie heels" before getting into today's main topic - How To Fix a Bulging Lumbar Disc. Joe reveals the simple 3-step process he uses whenever he has a "disc flare-up". He also shares his daily, 4-Move "Mobilize & Anchor" routine for general low back maintenance/health. Joe concludes the show with his top tips for training with/around chronic low back pain.

• Important Links/Products Mentioned
• www.IndustrialStrengthShow.com - Show Notes & Timestamps
• Joe D's Alligator-Like "Immune System Stack"
• AMPED Warm-up 3.0
• Follow @defrancosgym on Instagram

This week's show consists of a 'mish-mash' of 3 different topics: 1. Joe gives an update on his shoulder rehab [which is also accompanied by a lesson about what it truly means to make "constant progress"] 2. Joe shares his thoughts on the Ryan Crowley "pec tear video" & the pros/cons of programming supra-maximal eccentrics 3. How to build/maintain muscle & burn fat in just 10 minutes a day!

• For Timestamps & Important Links from this episode goto www.IndustrialStrengthShow.com
• Follow Joe D. on Instagram
• STRENGTH: Barbell Training Essentials
• DeFranco Insider

 

This week Joe takes a deep dive into the topic of 'Strength & Conditioning for Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu'. Specific topics of discussion include: Warm-up Considerations for the BJJ Athlete; Joe's [extremely effective] 2-Day "Condensed Conjugate" Strength Template; Conditioning for BJJ [Best practices for improving aerobic capacity, alactic capacity & lactic capacity]; How to organize BJJ practice, strength training and extra conditioning sessions into a weekly plan... and Much MORE!

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• For Timestamps & Important Links from this episode visit: www.IndustrialStrengthShow.com

This week Joe is joined by Rayron Gracie - son of the late Ryan Gracie, aka, "The Bad Boy of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu". Highlights from this conversation include: The insane story of how Rayron was attacked by a crazy person after his last workout at DeFranco's Gym; What prompted Rayron to call Joe & hire him as his Strength & Conditioning coach; The importance of incorporating strength & conditioning into BJJ training; The effect that Rayron's "newfound strength" has had on his technical/BJJ skill; Why the Gracie family was (originally) AGAINST strength training; Knowing the difference between "Getting Better" vs "Getting Tired"; The conditioning tool that has the highest carryover to BJJ; Rayron's misconception of what a great coach was/is supposed to do; Why all S&C programs were NOT created equal; Rayron's documentary, "Letters to My Father"...and Much MORE!

• For Show Notes, Timestamps & Important Links from this episode goto: www.IndustrialStrengthShow.com
• To watch Rayron's documentary, "Letters To My Father" CLICK HERE.

This week Joe continues his wildly popular/polarizing segment from last week - Overrated/Underrated! Topics include: Arm Day for Athletes; Shampoo; Walking/LISS Cardio; Narrow Stance Squatting for Athletes; Training to Failure; Cannabis for Recovery; Burpees; Barefoot training; Garage Gyms; Knee Sleeves, Elbow Sleeves & Belts; Static Stretching; TRT; Marriage; Fructose/Fruit; Ranch Dressing; "Girl Push-ups"; Smith Machine; Expensive Workout Attire; Post Workout "Anabolic Window" & More!

*For Timestamps from this episode goto: www.IndustrialStrengthShow.com

*Today's sponsor = HelloWater [Use promo code "defranco" to Save 10% on your 1st order!]

This week Joe introduces a new segment where he rates over 35 different exercises, training techniques, foods, movies, wrestlers & more! Specific topics include kettlebells, hip thrusts, front squats, flywheel training, velocity-based training, Peloton bikes, Ice baths, pineapple on pizza & many, Many MORE!

 

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

 

*To purchase DeFranco's Nutritional Supplements visit www.DeFrancosNutrition.com

 

*To support today's sponsor visit www.HelloWater.com [promo code: DEFRANCO]

Joe begins the show by explaining why there was a delay [posting this week's episode]. He then continues the Q&A he started last week. Specific topics of discussion include: Joe's "BIG 3" exercise categories for ongoing shoulder health; Is there a "new group" of people who rival those who don't return their shopping carts?! What are Joe's thoughts on using "RPE"? How/When does Joe recommend programming loaded carries [and what are his favorite variations]... Plus More!

 

TODAY'S SPONSOR: https://thereadystate.com [Use promo code: JOE10]

 

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

Joe kicks off this week's show by addressing his [embarrassing] Super Bowl prediction from last week. He then does a "live to tape" Q&A, answering questions on the following 4 topics: 1) Is there a way to include a "scoring system" into the AMPED Movement Screen/Assessment? 2) Does Joe prefer spaghetti or lasagna? Meatballs or meat sauce? Lol 3) Does Joe take an athlete's weight class & "fight style" into consideration when designing training programs for fighters? 4) What does Joe think of Tom Brady's training [and his trainer's claim that "training with bands makes muscles softer and more pliable"?]

*For Show Notes & Timestamps goto: www.IndustrialStrengthShow.com

**To register for this month's CPPS L1 Hybrid Course goto: www.CPPScoaches.com/schedule [Use coupon code "ROSE20" to SAVE 20%!]

Joe kicks off this week's show with a Super Bowl 55 prediction. He then reads a question from a listener who's interested in learning more about programming supersets. Joe explains WHY he includes supersets in almost all of his programs, then shares his 5 favorite "types" of supersets.

*For Show Notes & Timestamps goto: www.IndustrialStrengthShow.com

*To register for any of our CPPS courses goto: www.CPPScoaches.com/schedule

Joe dedicates the first half of this week's show to his 102-year-old grandmother [who passed away this week]. He shares the Top 3 "life lessons" he learned from her, as well as 2 "health tips" she shared with him on her 100th birthday. After Joe's tribute to his grandmother, he answers 3 listener questions. Topics include: 1) What exercises does Joe recommend when a client can't even perform a BODYWEIGHT squat? 2) How/Why do newbie's increase their STRENGTH  before seeing any visible changes in SIZE? 3) If "flexing the spine under load" is dangerous, why do so many coaches teach a 'posterior pelvic tilt' when performing hip thrusts?

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

 

*To become CPPS-certified [from home] goto: www.CPPScoaches.com/schedule

 

*To purchase DeFranco's Nutritional Supplements goto: www.DeFrancosNutrition.com

 

After not seeing each other or speaking for over 10 years, Joe D. reunites with Jim Wendler to discuss a variety of topics! Highlights from their conversation include: The backstory behind Jim's "Why I Hate Joe DeFranco" article; Important lessons about business growth; The rewards of working with young kids [compared to pro athletes]; Dealing with online criticism; Biggest mistake young lifters make; Why Jim doesn't include "testing days" in his high school kid's programs; Jim's thoughts on programming assistance exercises; What's the biggest difference between how Jim trains high school athletes vs how he trains himself; Why Jim does NOT incorporate much exercise variety into his athlete's programs; The dangers of training "too heavy" [and the importance of sub-maximal work]; Jim's top tips for training longevity...and Much MORE!

 

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

**To register for any of our CPPS Online Courses goto: www.CPPScoaches.com/schedule

This week Joe celebrates the 300th episode of the Industrial Strength Show! He begins the podcast with another prize/giveaway! He then gives an update on his shoulder rehab [and the unique challenge he must complete before "allowing himself" to barbell bench press again]. Ashley DeFranco then joins the show for an Uncensored Q&A! Topics include: Who has more shoes - Joe or Ashley?; Joe's worst habit [that drives her nuts]; Has she ever caught Joe NOT putting his shopping cart back?!; Her favorite trait of Joe; What are her favorite snacks?; Why doesn't she listen to the Industrial Strength Show?; What's her opinion of the Industrial Strength Universe?; Top tips for a successful marriage; What is Ashley's current workout split; The [extremely unique] ritual that takes place before Joe writes Ashley a new program...and MORE!

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

This week Joe is joined by Calvin Hartman - Head Strength Coach at DeFranco's Training & Consulting in East Rutherford, NJ. Highlights from their conversation include: How Calvin first met Joe; The backstory behind Calvin's internship and how he ultimately took over for Cameron Josse as Head Strength Coach at DeFranco's; The thing Calvin did for Joe that "won him over forever"; The traits that Joe looks for in a trainer/person; What was Calvin's impression of Joe before meeting him vs after meeting him; Who is Calvin's least favorite person to train at DeFranco's?; How does Calvin organize the training week for his high school & college football clients?; Why does Joe place such an emphasis on the "shopping cart thing"... and Much MORE!!

 

*For Show Notes & Timestamps goto www.IndustrialStrengthShow.com

In this final episode of 2020, Joe highlights the GOOD things that happened during an otherwise rough year. He then goes on a bit of an angry rant regarding the 4 things that SHOULD HAVE taken precedence over "mask-wearing", "hand washing" & "social distancing"!

*For Show Notes & Timestamps goto: www.IndustrialStrengthShow.com

*To purchase DeFranco's Nutritional Supplements goto: www.DeFrancosNutrition.com

This special "Christmas Eve edition" of the podcast includes a mix of training, nutrition & holiday-related questions. Specific topics include: The difference between programming "box squats" vs "squats to a box"; Joe's thoughts on "dieting during the holidays"; What was Joe's all-time favorite Christmas gift(s) as a child?; Joe's favorite Christmas movie; Troubleshooting/overcoming chronic tightness [without stretching]...and More!

 

For Show Notes & Timestamps from this episode goto: www.IndustrialStrengthShow.com

*To register for Kabuki Education Week CLICK HERE

*To become CPPS-certified online CLICK HERE

After a 1-week hiatus, Joe D. & the Industrial Strength Show RETURN! Joe starts the show by providing an update on his parent's health... He then reads a question from a listener inquiring about his current "diet". Specific topics covered include: Joe's current [anti] diet - What he IS & ISN'T tracking; The 4 things Joe consumes EVERY DAY [and YOU should too!]; Daily water intake recommendation; How Joe easily TRIPLED his vegetable consumption; Joe's thoughts on Honeycrisp apples - Are they really the equivalent of eating CANDY?!; Daily protein intake/recommendation; Joe walks the audience through a full day of eating, meal-by-meal...and Much MORE!

*For Show Notes & Timestamps goto: www.IndustrialStrengthShow.com

*To purchase DeFranco's Nutritional Supplements goto: www.DeFrancosNutrition.com

*To become CPPS-certified online goto: www.CPPSacademy.com

 

This week's show starts with the [unfortunate] news of George DeFranco's positive COVID test. After asking the Industrial Strength Universe to send some positive vibes his parents' way, Joe answers two listener questions. TOPICS INCLUDE: 1) How Joe programs cluster sets vs rest-pause [for strength & hypertrophy] 2) The reason Mike Tyson appeared to be in much better shape than Roy Jones Jr.

 

*For Show Notes & Timestamps goto www.IndustrialStrengthShow.com

*To become a DeFranco Insider goto www.DeFrancoInsider.com

*To purchase DeFranco's Nutritional Supplements goto www.DeFrancosNutrition.com

 

Joe kicks off this week's show with 3 great holiday gift ideas :) He then answers 3 listener questions. TOPICS INCLUDE: 5 Things Joe is Thankful For [plus a rant/tangent on "blaming others" & "the dangers of trying to control the uncontrollable"]; How To Build a Target Audience Online; "Functional Training" Advice for Non-Athletes/Washed-Up Meatheads...and More! For Show Notes & Timestamps goto www.IndustrialStrengthShow.com

 

*To purchase DeFranco's Nutritional Supplements goto www.DeFrancosNutrition.com

*To purchase a Gift Card for a 60-minute online consultation w/ Joe D. email: ashley@defrancostraining.com

*To purchase a Gift Card for 12 weeks of online training email: calvin@defrancostraining.com

Joe starts this week's show with an update on his [censored?] Instagram account, this year's [lack of] new merch, and the status of next week's "DeFranco Family" Thanksgiving episode. He then answers 4 listener questions. TOPICS INCLUDE: 1) How to conquer fear; 2) Joe's thoughts on Triphasic Training [and how to incorporate it into a conjugate style program]; 3) A simple test to determine if you're overfat [even if you're not overweight]; 4) Can CrossFit "done properly" be used to build strength, speed & endurance for football and/or lacrosse?

*For Show Notes & Timestamps goto www.IndustrialStrengthShow.com