Joe Defranco's Industrial Strength Show

This week Joe is in a bit of pain as he recorded the show immediately following a PRP injection in his elbow...But don't worry, he still manages to power through a full show :) Main topics of discussion include: Joe's Top 3 "Silent Elbow Killers" [Being aware of these things can help you avoid elbow pain altogether]; Most Effective Treatments for Tennis/Golfer's Elbow; The Best Way To Program Cardio for Fat Loss [Joe's answer may surprise you!]; Joe's thoughts on the "Bana 2:1 Method"...and More! *For a full list of Show Notes & Timestamps visit www.IndustrialStrengthShow.com. IMPORTANT LINKS Team Forever Strong app GOLIATH 2.0 program DeFranco-brand supplements [*Use coupon: muscleup2023] Hand X Band™ [*Use coupon: JOED] External Rotation Stretch w/ PVC Lat Pulldowns - "2:1 Method"

This week Joe celebrates his 400th episode by giving away $400 worth of merchandise and supplements to his audience! He then shares 23 habits that have changed his life...and can change yours too!! *For a full list of Show Notes + Timestamps visit www.IndustrialStrengthShow.com IMPORTANT LINKS Team Forever Strong app DeFranco's Nutritional Supplements [*Use coupon: MuscleUp2023] CPPS certification [*Use coupon: GIFT40]

Joe kicks off this week's episode by announcing the biggest prize giveaway in the history of the Industrial Strength Show! He then shares 25 coaching lessons from his 25 years in the gym business. Get a pen and notebook out for this one! These proven lessons are guaranteed to help any personal trainer, coach, gym owner or entrepreneur take their career to the next level! *For a full list of Show Notes + Timestamps visit www.IndustrialStrengthShow.com IMPORTANT LINKS Joe D's Instagram (@defrancosgym) CPPS certification (*Use code "GIFT40" to save 40%!)

This week Joe welcomes Nutritional Coaching Institute (NCI) founder Jason Phillips to the Industrial Strength Show. After "failing to connect" 15+ years ago - Joe D. & Jason's worlds  FINALLY collide during this [long-overdo] podcast! Highlights from this information-packed conversation include: How Jason "almost" worked at DeFranco's Gym back in the day; How Jason's obsession with nutrition began; The one [nutrition] statement that nobody can dispute; How Jason went from being one of the most hated nutrition coaches in CrossFit to one of the most loved/valued; Is it possible to pack on muscle & burn fat simultaneously; How to calculate YOUR maintenance calories; The intelligent approach to packing on muscle, ie, eating a caloric surplus; Protein recommendations; Eating for performance vs aesthetics; Carbohydrate recommendations, How to determine if you're speaking to a great coach [or not]; The single worst thing you can do nutritionally; Joe & Jason's approach/advice regarding supplementation...

Joe D. kicks off this week's show with some "DeFranco Family life updates" before answering a few listener questions. This week's topics include: 1) Joe's reaction to Liver King's apology 2) Have Joe's views on the Box Squat changed since the pendulum has shifted to "knee over toe" training? 3) The ONE supplement that does the most "good" for most people 4) What are Joe's favorite (most joint-friendly) barbell squat replacements for washed-up meatheads...and More! *For Show Notes & Timestamps visit www.IndustrialStrengthShow.com IMPORTANT LINKS DeFranco's Muscle-MAG 300 Elitefts Signature Chest Supported Row BC Strength T-Bell

After kicking the show off with some announcements & special offers, Joe dedicates the majority of the podcast to 2 Hot Topics: The first topic discussed is Liver King and the leaked emails that have "shocked" the fitness industry! Joe shares his take on the topic and predicts what Liver King's response to the public will be. Joe then shifts gears and talks about the World Cup [and whether or not he's been watching]...This leads to a discussion about soccer training and how Joe feels [most] soccer players should organize their weekly S&C routine. The 3rd and final topic of discussion on today's show is "How To Determine The Best Exercises for YOU". *For a full list of Show Notes + Timestamps visit www.IndustrialStrengthShow.com IMPORTANT LINKS DeFranco's Nutritional Supplements [*Use code: blackfriday] Business of Strength seminar Eight Sleep SpeakPipe.com/joed

Joe kicks off this week's show by giving THANKS, then GIVING some amazing deals to his audience. These deals include new merch and sales on his supplements, programs, and CPPS courses! After the show intro, Joe's parents join the podcast for the first time in 3 years. TOPICS DISCUSSED INCLUDE: How George felt when he first received his prostate cancer diagnosis; George's first impression of his oncologist; Side effects from radiation & hormone therapy; The supplements that have been helping George the most [post prostate cancer]; What drives George to continue to train [even though he's no longer able to lift weights]; What's been pissing George off recently; What were the most important life lessons George taught Joe; Raising kids in 2022...and Much MORE! *For a full list of Show Notes + Timestamps visit www.IndustrialStrengthShow.com Important Links New DeFranco Merch! ReBuilt 2.0 $ALE! DeFranco supplements [Use code: BLACKFRIDAY] CPPS courses [Use code: GIFT40]

Joe starts the show with an explanation regarding this week's late release. He then talks about the upcoming  "Business of Strength" seminar before answering 6 listener questions. Q&A TOPICS INCLUDE: 1) Is the speed ladder completely worthless? 2) Thoughts on static stretching post-workout 3) Effective Lower Body strength workout that doubles as a mobility routine 4) How often & When to take sets to failure 5) Are "fast twitch" freak athletes more injury prone? 6) Does Joe ever block anyone on social media...and More! *For a full list of show notes + timestamps goto www.IndustrialStrengthShow.com IMPORTANT LINKS Business of Strength seminar PNF Butterfly Stretch + Pigeon Squats Joe D's instagram (@defrancosgym)

This week Joe D. welcomes another "Joe from Jersey" to the Industrial Strength Show - Joe McAuliffe. Joe is the owner and head "health and human performance coach" at JMPowerU in Eatontown, NJ (where he's trained thousands of clients/athletes ranging from "Average Joes" to "All Pros".) He is also a national/world champion powerlifter (holding the World Bench Press Records in 2 different classes - WDFPF, AAU). This year Joe was inducted into the New Jersey Strength & Power Hall of Fame. On today's podcast you'll hear Joe McAuliffe discuss the following topics: How he met "The Guru" Dr. Tom Bilella; How/Why he has ALWAYS taken a "longevity-based" approach to powerlifting; How he got himself off blood pressure meds (even though he's genetically predisposed to having heart issues); What Joe's current training split looks like; How Joe keeps his shoulders healthy (after 40 YEARS of heavy benching); Joe's morning routine; Training for power as we age; Best recovery methods; The importance of the auditory nervou

After a 2-week hiatus, The Industrial Strength Show Returns! Joe kicks off the podcast by announcing this month's "MuscleUpNovember" supplement sale and introducing today's sponsor. He then gives a detailed recap of some of the behind-the-scenes events that took place in Ohio (during the 2022 SWIS Symposium). He spends the second half of the show answering 3 listener questions. TOPICS INCLUDE: 1) "Progressive Overload 2.0" - A Multifaceted Approach To Making Gains 2) Troubleshooting the Squat - How To Prevent Your Hips From Popping Up (Out of the Hole) 3) What's The Difference Between ReBuilt 2.0 & Team Forever Strong programming? *For a full list of Show Notes + Timestamps visit www.IndustrialStrengthShow.com IMPORTANT LINKS DeFranco's supplements [*Use coupon: MuscleUpNovember] Team Forever Strong app Dave Tate's Table Talk podcast ReBuilt 2.0 @jujimufu @eddycoan @swis_drkenkinakin ZBiotics

After some news & announcements, Joe spends most of this week's podcast answering listener questions. SPECIFIC TOPICS INCLUDE: How to make the fitness industry instantly better/more credible How/Why Joe programs Med Ball Slams (even though he believes they're NOT great for developing strength, size or power) Determining the right "diet"/food choices for YOU? Determining your optimal training volume The best way to fix an imbalance between limbs *For a full list of Show Notes + Timestamps visit www.IndustrialStrengthShow.com IMPORTANT LINKS CPPS L1 | November 2022 | NJ (*Use coupon: NJ30) Team Forever Strong app  Tailored Life podcast EP. 817 ZBiotics (*Use coupon: JOED)

On this week's show Joe answers 4 listener questions...while also going off on a few random tangents :) Specific questions/topics include: How to build a team culture that puts technique first, while still lifting heavy weights! How to program speed/power, strength, hypertrophy & conditioning [in the off-season] when you only see your players 3X per week "Shopping cart shaming" revisited How Joe stays lean while eating cheeseburgers every night...and more. *For a full list of Show Notes + Timestamps visit www.IndustrialStrengthShow.com Important Links / People Mentioned CPPS Football cert [*Use coupon: NFL30] @cartnarcs Rhone [*Use coupon: JOED]

This week Joe welcomes Max Schmarzo to the Industrial Strength Show. Max is a sports scientist, coach/educator, founder of Strong by Science and co-founder of EdgeU - a platform that helps others develop their craft as trainers, coaches, and therapists. On today's episode you'll hear Max & Joe have a thought-provoking conversation that entails a number of different topics. Highlights include: When should athletes train their weaknesses vs doubling down on their strengths; The 3 reasons to lift weights; The NEGATIVE aspects of training; Best practices when programming for Power; Traditional sets & reps vs "% drop-off of best effort"; How & Why to use "yielding" isometrics vs "overcoming" isometrics; Research/Science vs Anecdotal experience; Bayesian decision making (and what it has to do with "internet arguing")...and so much more! *For a full list of Show Notes + Timestamps goto www.IndustrialStrengthShow.com Important Links / People Mentioned DeFranco Supplements [*Use coupon: MuscleUpOctober]

This week Joe "returns to his roots" and takes a deep dive into 4 popular football training questions. SPECIFIC TOPICS INCLUDE: How To Organize Your Pre-Game Warm-Up; In-Season Training Guidelines & Template; Secrets to Mastering the 225 Bench Press Test; A Smarter Approach to Football Conditioning Tests. *For a full list of Show Notes w/ Timestamps visit www.IndustrialStrengthShow.com IMPORTANT LINKS CPPS Football Cert [*Use code: NFL30] The Secret to the 225lb Bench Press Test

On this week's show Joe provides his "Longevity Cheat Code". Following the 5 pieces of advice provided on this podcast will undoubtedly help anyone live their longest/strongest/healthiest life! *For a full list of Show Notes & Timestamps visit www.IndustrialStrengthShow.com. IMPORTANT LINKS Essential AF supplement stack ReBuilt 2.0 Team Forever Strong

After a 7-year hiatus (episode #40), Dave Tate returns to the Industrial Strength Show! Highlights from Joe & Dave's conversation include: What prompted Dave to start his [hilarious] "online coaching/reaction videos"; What happened the first time Joe put Dave through a "full" dynamic warm-up; How Dave currently periodizes his training; Max-Effort training advice for washed-up meatheads; The 5 lifts that most "old heads" DON'T do & why; Dave's favorite piece of Elitefts equipment; "Must-Haves" for YOUR home gym; The biggest mistake(s) Dave made when starting Elitefts; The future of Westside Barbell; The Return of the SWIS Symposium...and More! *For a full list of Show Notes & Timestamps visit www.IndustrialStrengthShow.com IMPORTANT LINKS 2022 SWIS Seminar [*Use coupon: ES100] CPPS @ Elitefts [*Use coupon: SWIS30] Elitefts Rackable Cambered Spider Bar  Elitefts American Cambered Neutral Bar Dave Tate's instagram (@underthebar)

Joe kicks off this week's show by announcing the winner of last week's "MuscleUpAugust" contest & reminding the audience of some exciting upcoming events! He then reads an email from a listener which prompts him to discuss his "Top Hacks for Getting Jacked!" *For a full list of Show Notes + Timestamps visit www.IndustrialStrengthShow.com. IMPORTANT LINKS DeFranco's Nutritional Supplements [*Use coupon: MuscleUpSeptember] CPPS L1 @ EliteFTS [*Use coupon: SWIS30] EliteFTS SWIS Symposium ReBuilt 2.0 Team Forever Strong

Joe kicks off this week's show by announcing the return of the "MuscleUp" Supplement Sale...But this month, there's an "extra bonus" :) Tune in to find out what it is! Joe then reads [what just may be] one of the all-time best iTunes reviews, before answering 2 listener questions. TOPICS INCLUDE: How To Train Your [Lower Body] w/ Chronic Low Back Pain & Important Factors [That Must Be Addressed] When Determining YOUR Optimal Training Frequency. *For a full list of Show Notes + Timestamps visit www.IndustrialStrengthShow.com. IMPORTANT LINKS DeFranco's Nutritional Supplements [*Use coupon: MuscleUpAugust] ReBuilt 2.0 Team Forever Strong

Once again, Joe kicks off the show by giving away FREE STUFF! He then answers 3 listener questions. TOPICS INCLUDE: Terms That Personal Trainers Should NEVER Use [When Talking to Clients]; MY Generation of Trainers/Coaches vs THIS Generation of "Trainers/Coaches"; How/Why/When To Use Chains [Includes a BONUS "verbal evisceration"! LOL] *For a full list of Show Notes w/ Timestamps goto www.IndustrialStrengthShow.com IMPORTANT LINKS Team Forever Strong DeFranco's Tyrofeine Bulgarian Split Squats w/ ipsilateral load + chain Parallette Push-ups w/ chains AND weight vest :) How To Set Up Chains Properly  

After starting the show by giving away some free merch to his listeners - Joe reveals the results of his most recent blood work - along with a conversation he had with his doctor [relating to heart health]. Highlights from this episode include: The #1 cause of death worldwide; Why "total cholesterol" is an overrated blood marker; The #1 risk factor for cardiovascular disease; The "Big 3" blood tests for determining your "insulin sensitivity"; Body composition and its effect on insulin sensitivity; Joe reveals the results from his most recent blood work; The TRUTH about your "elevated liver enzymes''; The details from Joe's first cardiologist appointment...and Lots MORE! *For a full list of Show Notes & Timestamps visit www.IndustrialStrengthShow.com IMPORTANT LINKS ReBuilt 2.0 Make Your Knee Pain Disappear! [JOE KNOWS #22] EP 167: The 8 Blood Tests You MUST Monitor For Your Health & Longevity w/ Dr. Tom Bilella DeFranco's Muscle MAG 300 DeFranco's Omega-D3 DeFranco's Clean Greens DeFranco's T