Joe DeFranco's Industrial Strength Show

This week Joe opens the show with an [impromptu] tribute to The Iron Sheik, an update on the air quality in New Jersey, a Pump-n-Prime Giveaway, and a Public Service Announcement on...refrigerators!?! He then answers 5 listener questions. TOPICS INCLUDE: 1) How to bulk without becoming a fat bastard 2) More evidence supporting the incredible benefits of walking 3) The relationship between your mental health and your physical appearance 4) Programming Sprints for Fat Loss - Good Idea or Dangerous? 5) Fingertip Push-ups - Good exercise or dumb "finger destroyer"? *For a full list of Show Notes + Timestamps visit www.IndustrialStrengthShow.com. IMPORTANT LINKS DeFranco's Pump-n-Prime Team Forever Strong Caldera + Lab

Joe kicks off this week's show with exciting news regarding the launch of his newest pre-workout supplement - PUMP-N-PRIME! He then answers an interesting variety of questions from his audience. TOPICS INCLUDE: 1) Training barefoot and/or in "minimalist" shoes 2) The optimal training volume for maximizing hypertrophy 3) Best "complimentary sports" for football & soccer players 4) The difference between "muscle confusion" vs "planned variability" 5) Should filming be allowed in public gyms? *For a full list of Show Notes + Timestamps visit www.IndustrialStrengthShow.com. IMPORTANT LINKS DeFranco's Pump-n-Prime [NEW Creatine!] DeFranco's Nutritional Supplements [*Use code: MuscleUpJune] CPPS L1| June 10 | Wyckoff, NJ [*Use code: passion30] Team Forever Strong Business of Strength 2-Day Immersion Seminar Manukora Honey [*Use code: JOED]

This week Joe "returns to his roots" to discuss "Speed, Power & Agility Training 101". After kicking off the show by giving away some free merch, Joe reads 2 listener questions. Specific topics include: 1) Why do so many athletes get slower once they get to college? (Is the S&C program to blame or are there other factors?) 2) What exercises/drills have you found to have the highest transfer to sprinting speed & agility in high school and college aged athletes? *For a full list of Show Notes + Timestamps visit www.IndustrialStrengthShow.com. IMPORTANT LINKS The TRUTH About Agility Training | JOE KNOWS #3 ICE BARREL [*Use coupon: JOED] Business of Strength 2-Day Immersion Seminar CPPS L1 | June 10th [*Use coupon: passion30]

This week's podcast was 20 years in the making! After 2 decades of "knowing each other from afar" Joe D. and Adam Bornstein finally sit down for their first face-to-face conversation...and it's a good one! Specifically, they discuss why most people's approach [to getting in shape] is fundamentally wrong, which is why most diets and workout plans fail. BUT, after listening to today's show, you'll understand that when the proper approach is taken YOU CAN'T SCREW UP [and success is inevitable]!! *For a full list of Show Notes & Timestamps visit www.IndustrialStrengthShow.com. IMPORTANT LINKS YOU CAN'T SCREW THIS UP by Adam Bornstein CantScrewThisUp.com/trainer Adam Bornstein (@bornfitness) CPPS - June class [*Use coupon: PASSION30] Ice Barrel [*Use coupon: JOED]

On this week's show, Joe answers an interesting mix of questions from his audience. Main topics of discussion include: 1) Fasted Morning Cardio - Does it burn more fat than cardio performed later in the day (after you've eaten)? 2) Is Liver a "superfood" and should you be eating it if you're serious about optimizing your strength and overall health? 3) The root cause of 99.5% of online arguments (in the fitness industry) & why "Joe D. from 2003" got in way more arguments than he does today 4) #MakePushupsGreatAgain - How to train to do 60 push-ups in a row! *For a full list of Show Notes + Timestamps visit www.IndustrialStrengthShow.com. IMPORTANT LINKS Business of Strength 2-Day Immersion Seminar Caldera + Lab [*Use code: JOED] BandXBand [*Use code: JOED]

BIG SHOW TODAY! Joe tries his best to keep this show as "concise" as possible, but there's just too much going on this week with announcements, sales, new sponsors, and of course - training & nutrition talk!! (Most Industrial Strength Show listeners already know that Joe D. is RARELY capable of keeping things "short & sweet"! LOL). Today's 3 main topics of discussion include: 1) How to preserve as much muscle as possible while dropping body fat 2) Joe shares 3 delicious high-protein easy-to-prepare snacks 3) Why Joe stopped "BOSU Bashing" & started BOSU Benching! *For a full list of Show Notes + Timestamps goto www.IndustrialStrengthShow.com IMPORTANT LINKS DeFranco's Nutritional Supplements [*Use code: MuscleUpMay] CocoaVia Cardio Health PB Fit BOSU® Elite Business of Strength 2-Day Immersion Seminar Manukora Honey

This week's show starts off with a few important announcements followed by Sean Hayes' 4th Industrial Strength Show appearance. Sean - who is currently the Director of Player Performance for the XFL - discusses a variety of topics during today's show. Highlights include: The mixed emotions Sean felt when he left the WWE Performance Center for the XFL; The biggest difference between working w/ pro wrestlers vs pro football players; The new training technology that was used to evaluate all incoming XFL players; The specific tests & performance indicators that were measured during the evaluation process; In-season training; Potential development of a "Football Combine version 2.0"; Freakiest athletes in the WWE; Macho Man, Stone Cold & Ric Flair impersonations...And More! *For a full list of Show Notes + Timestamps visit www.IndustrialStrengthShow.com IMPORTANT LINKS NEW DeFranco Tees! [Order by 4/29!] CPPS L1 NJ - June 10 [*Use code: JOED20] Sean Hayes (@fla_hayes) Sol Ruca's "Flip + Pistol Squat"! Ice Barrel [*Use code: JOED20]

Joe kicks off this week's show with a "NEW MERCH" announcement! He then answers 4 listener questions. TOPICS INCLUDE: 1) How to get the most out of 3 hours of exercise per week 2) Determining when to focus on stability vs mobility 3) Joe shares his first "cold plunge experience" in years! 4) DIY weight vest ideas for weighted push-ups...And More! *For a full list of Show Notes + Timestamps visit www.IndustrialStrengthShow.com. IMPORTANT LINKS NEW DeFranco Merch! Team Forever Strong Business of Strength Spring Symposium ICE BARREL [*Use code: JOED]

Joe kicks off this week's show by reading a winning iTunes review and introducing his audience to a NEW sponsor. He then reads an email from a listener whose dad recently passed away from Alzheimer's Disease and mom is showing early signs of dementia. This leads to a conversation about cognitive function and Joe's "BIG 7" Habits for Preventing Cognitive Decline As We Age. The show concludes with a mini "Overrated/Underrated" segment. Topics include: Dead Hangs for Shoulder Mobility/Health, Ice Baths, and Plyo Push-ups. *For a full list of Show Notes + Timestamps visit www.IndustrialStrengthShow.com. IMPORTANT LINKS DeFranco's "Essential AF" stack [$20 OFF!] Team Forever Strong Shoulder Pain? The Solution & Prevention by John M. Kirsch, MD Caldera + Lab [*Use code: JOED]

This week Joe answers 2 listener questions and then concludes the show with a "special request" overrated/underrated segment. The main topic you'll hear Joe discuss today is "How To Make Push-ups Great Again". Joe explains why he feels it's a major mistake to drop push-ups from your program once you feel you're "too advanced" for the exercise. He then reveals his Top 7 ways to modify the push-up (in order to increase the difficulty), while sharing his favorite advanced push-up variations. The second topic Joe discusses on today's show is the Lateral Raise. Joe describes how to execute the exercise for maximal medial delt recruitment and minimal joint stress. He then shares his 3 favorite lateral raise variations with the audience. Today's show concludes with a "mini" overrated/underrated segment on the following 3 topics: Neck Training for the General Pop Client, Fasted Strength Training, and "Finishers". *For a full list of Show Notes with Timestamps visit www.IndustrialStrengthShow.com IMPORTANT LINKS DeFranco's Nutritional Supplements [*Use code: MuscleUpApril] Team Forever Strong CPPS certification [*Use code: JOED20] Joe D's Instagram Rogue Plate Carrier Business of Strength Spring Symposium

This week Joe welcomes back Jill Miller to the Industrial Strength Show! Jill is a fascia expert with 30 years of corrective movement expertise that bridges the gaps between the worlds of yoga, massage, athletics, and pain management. Her signature self-care fitness programs - Yoga TuneUp and The Roll Model - are found at yoga studios, gyms, athletic training facilities, hospitals, and corporations worldwide. On today's show you'll hear Jill discuss a number of topics including: A new, innovative [yet gentle] way to decompress the spine, while simultaneously improving shoulder mobility; The role breathing plays in recovery, and ultimately, performance; The benefits of nasal breathing [and techniques/maneuvers to clear your nasal passages]; The "5 P's" of the parasympathetic nervous system; 3 practices we should all be doing everyday to reduce stress, relieve pain, and improve our overall quality of life; Highlights from her newest book, "Body by Breath"...and Much MORE! *For a full list of Show Notes + Timestamps visit www.IndustrialStrengthShow.com. IMPORTANT LINKS Body by Breath: The Science & Practice of Physical and Emotional Resilience Jill Miller's website Jill's Instagram Low Back Decompression via the Lateral Raphe Business of Strength Spring Symposium

This week Joe welcomes first-time guest Dan Go to the Industrial Strength Show. Dan is a High-Performance Coach for Entrepreneurs from Toronto, Canada. He's worked with thousands of clients during his 15+ year career, helping them lose over 100,000 combined pounds, while also growing one of the most successful gyms in Toronto. In 2018, Dan left the gym world to help high-achieving entrepreneurs improve their health and build world-class bodies. On today's show, you'll hear Dan speak on a number of different topics including: The biggest mistakes Dan made as he began his transformation from being "skinny-fat & lazy" to fit & healthy; The importance of training your MIND (and not just focussing on "physical" goals); The mistakes entrepreneurs make when looking to transform their bodies & minds; The sustainable approach to nutrition/dieting; Dan's daily "non-negotiables"; The importance of lining up your nutrition with your circadian rhythm, Dan's simple [yet extremely effective] "3-2-1 method" for improving sleep quality; The morning coffee hack that prevents mid-day energy crash...and More! *For a full list of Show Notes + Timestamps goto www.IndustrialStrengthShow.com IMPORTANT LINKS Dan Go's Instagram Dan Go's Twitter Dan Go's website ReBuilt 2.0 DeFranco's Clean Greens DeFranco's Nutritional Supplements

On this week's episode Joe shares 7 in-house experiments that he conducted from 2000 - 2012. Specific topics discussed include: 1) Contrast Training and its effect on sprint times 2) Optimal sled loading for increasing speed/horizontal force production 3) The effect that static stretching the hip flexors has on vertical jump performance 4) The effect that pre-workout static stretching has on speed, power & overall performance 5) Performing your primary workout on Tuesday vs Monday 6) Partial-range lifts and their effect on full-range strength 7) High Resistance Intervals (HRI) - Are they an effective conditioning method for football players? *For a full list of Show Notes with Timestamps visit www.IndustrialStrengthShow.com. IMPORTANT LINKS "Neural Activation" Sprints / Contrast Training Fastest 10-Yard Sprint in DeFranco's Gym History Contrast Training - SPEED Training for Team Sports Is Tuesday the New Monday? RHONE

Joe starts today's episode by sharing some of the behind-the-scenes "issues" he's been having with his audio equipment...and he explains why today's show dropped a little later than usual. Joe then gives away some free stuff before answering 4 listener questions. TOPICS INCLUDE: 1) Five pieces of advice for a new gym owner 2) Why Joe turned down an NFL strength coaching opportunity 3) Has Joe changed his views on machine training? 4) How to recover faster from your workouts [while improving your heart health]. *For a full list of Show Notes with Timestamps visit www.IndustrialStrengthShow.com IMPORTANT LINKS DeFranco's Clean Greens Team Forever Strong

This week former DeFranco's Gym client & coach Cameron Josse returns to the podcast! This is Cameron's first Industrial Strength Show appearance since leaving DeFranco's and becoming a collegiate strength & conditioning coach. Cam spent the last two football seasons at Indiana University and is currently the assistant strength coach at Auburn University. On today's episode you'll hear Cameron & Joe's first conversation since Cam's arrival at Auburn. Specific topics of discussion include: Cam's transition from the private sector to becoming a college S&C coach; Has the "NIL" changed college culture & player work ethic; Auburn football off-season workout/template; How the Auburn S&C staff currently programs sled training into their workouts; Using hill training to increase speed & power [while sparing the joints]; Cam shares some new/innovative speed training protocols currently being used at Auburn...and much Much MORE! *For a full list of Show Notes + Timestamps goto www.IndustrialStrengthShow.com. IMPORTANT LINKS CPPS certification [Use code: JOED20] DeFranco's Nutritional Supplements [Use code: MuscleUpMarch] Cameron Josse (@CoachJosse) EP 209 - Developing Strong, Fast, Resilient NFL Players w/ NY Giants Strength Coach Aaron Wellman RHONE [Use code: JOED]

For the second week in a row, Joe has to call a last-minute audible [due to unexpected events]. But, as per usual, The Show Goes On! After reading this week's winning iTunes review [and giving away more FREE STUFF], Joe answers 4 listener questions. Specific topics include: 1) How to become a great communicator 2) How to perform the perfect (joint-friendly, delt-destroying) lateral raise 3) How/Why SLIGHT angle changes make the BIGGEST difference when bench-pressing 4) What's the perfect age for kids to start strength training? *For a full list of Show Notes with Timestamps goto www.IndustrialStrengthShow.com IMPORTANT LINKS CPPS certification [*Use code: JOED20] Team Forever Strong app Joe D. On "interpersonal skills vs technical knowledge in the fitness industry"

Joe kicks off this week's show by reading TWO winning iTunes reviews! He also gives the audience a preview of the next 2 podcast guests! Joe then answers 2 listener questions. Main topics of discussion include: 1) The Most Underrated Exercises for Longevity 2) The Top 3 Mistakes Most Lifters Make [Avoid these if you want to build muscle/strength!] *For a full list of Show Notes & Timestamps goto www.IndustrialStrengthShow.com. IMPORTANT LINKS Team Forever Strong app Peter Attia on The Best Exercises for Longevity Nick Lambe (@theonlinesleepcoach) ReBuilt 2.0 Brain Rules Rhone [*Use code: JOED]

This week Lee Boyce makes his second appearance on the Industrial Strength Show. Lee is a world-class trainer, speaker & teacher. He is also one of the most prolific writers in the fitness industry today. Lee has produced over 1200 published articles for just about every major fitness publication and online resource. On today's episode, Lee shares some invaluable information from his new book, "Strength Training For All Body Types". Specific topics of discussion include: Understanding anthropometry [and why it's important for your results in the gym]; Determining YOUR specific "body type"; The foundational movement patterns that everyone should be doing; The ideal "deadlift body" & how to modify the movement if you don't have the ideal proportions; The ideal "back squat body" & how to modify the movement if you don't have the ideal proportions; The ideal "bench press body" & how to modify the movement if you don't have the ideal proportions; Conditioning for YOUR specific body type; Sprinting after a long layoff - How to avoid injury; Programming power for the "washed-up meathead"; Two of Lee's favorite [advanced] muscle-building techniques...and Much More! *For a full list of Show Notes + Timestamps visit www.IndustrialStrengthShow.com IMPORTANT LINKS Strength Training For All Body Types Lee Boyce (@coachleeboyce) The Business of Strength - Virtual Workshop

Joe starts this week's show with some announcements, sales & giveaways! After the show intro, Jamie Dorley (CEO, Founder & Owner of Nutritional Frontiers) returns for his second appearance. Joe and Jamie discuss a number of topics including: The "Big 4" Underlying Causes of Sickness/Dysfunction; How To Read Supplement Labels [Fish oil, Magnesium, Protein powder, Protein bars, Greens drinks]; The Most Common Nutritional Deficiencies; Popular Supplement Scams [Buyer Beware]; An Easy/Overlooked Way to Determine the Quality of Your Supplements...and More! *For a full list of Show Notes + Timestamps goto www.IndustrialStrengthShow.com. IMPORTANT LINKS DeFranco's Clean Greens - New Formula! [*Use coupon: honest10] DeFranco's Nutritional Supplements [*Use coupon: honest10] Kabuki Education Week [*Use coupon: joedefranco30] Rhone [*Use coupon: JOED] Jamie Dorley

This week Joe reacts to the recent 60 MINUTES interview with an obesity doctor who claims that the #1 cause of obesity is genetics. Joe shares his thoughts on obesity being recognized/treated as a "disease", whether or not genetics trump diet & exercise, and more! *For a full list of Show Notes + Timestamps goto www.IndustrialStrengthShow.com. Important Links/People Mentioned Business of Strength [Virtual Workshop] Recognizing & Treating Obesity as a Disease [60 MINUTES] Dr. Beau Hightower (@dr.beauhightower) Joe DeFranco (@defrancosgym) DeFranco's Nutritional Supplements

This week Joe welcomes Chris Bartl to the Industrial Strength Show. Chris is a lifelong athlete... After competing in multiple varsity sports in high school, he went on to compete in 6 different Olympic distance Triathlons, compete in powerlifting in raw, single-ply and multi-ply divisions, culminating in three different appearances in the XPC World Finals at the Arnold Sport Festival in Columbus, Ohio. Currently, Chris is the owner of Strength Incorporated - a gym specializing in the development of teenage athletes. In addition, Chris is the varsity throwing coach at Mount Baker High School (in Washington State) and an Equipment Sales Specialist at Elitefts. He also handles the Ad Sales for Dave Tate's Table Talk podcast. Highlights from Chris's conversation w/ Joe include: Chris's intro into powerlifting; Chris's intro to Performance Enhancing Drugs (PED's); The struggles Chris faced when he transitioned from being a "PED-using powerlifter" to "clean husband" trying to have his first kid; Who & What helped Chris make the transition back to "normal life"; Chris's approach to training [post-PED use]; The importance of hiring a coach [even if you're a coach]; Chris's "Level Up" program explained; How Chris trains high school athletes...and Much More! *For a full list of Show Notes with Timestamps visit www.IndustrialStrengthShow.com Important Links/People Mentioned Chris Bartl (@bartlstrong) Chris's website DeFranco's Pregnenolone DeFranco's DHEA Marek Health Jay Ferruggia (@jayferruggia) Donnie Thompson (@thompsonbowtie) The Business of Strength - Virtual Workshop

Over 90% of people who lose weight end up gaining it back, and then some! Yet, the majority of "dieting information" online focuses on LOSING weight, without much info on how to MAINTAIN your weight loss. But that all changes on today's Industrial Strength Show! In this episode, Joe shares his 12 Most Valuable Tips for MAINTAINING Your "Lean Gains"! Your Yo-Yo Dieting days are over! Get a notebook and pen out - You're about to learn how to stay lean...for a LIFETIME! *For a full list of Show Notes + Timestamps visit www.IndustrialStrengthShow.com IMPORTANT LINKS Business of Strength - Virtual Workshop DeFranco's Nutritional Supplements Team Forever Strong

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...and More! *For a full list of Show Notes w/ Timestamps visit www.IndustrialStrengthShow.com Important Links Jason Phillips (@jasonphillipsisnutrition) Nutritional Coaching Institute Joe DeFranco (@defrancosgym) DeFranco's Nutritional Supplements

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 nervous system...and So Much MORE! *For a full list of Show Notes + Timestamps visit www.IndustrialStrengthShow.com IMPORTANT LINKS Joe McAuliffe (@jmpoweru) JMPowerU website Mark Bell's Sling Shot® Donnie Thompson's BOWTIE ZBiotics

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] Max Schmarzo (@strong_by_science) The Max Schmarzo Podcast Jake Tuura (@jaketuura) ZBiotics [*Use coupon: JOED]

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 Tyrofeine neo40 [nitric oxide formula] Team Forever Strong app

Joe kicks off this week's show by reading iTunes (and Tyrofeine) reviews. He then dedicates the rest of the show to 12 Overrated/Underrated topics. This includes: 1) Organic food 2) Vegetables 3) Six-pack Abs for Personal Trainers 4) Compound Sets 5) Supersets 6) Biscoff Cookie Butter 7) Lat Pulldowns 8) Contrast Training for Speed & Athleticism 9) Training to Failure for Maximum Muscle Hypertrophy 10) Triple H as Head of WWE Creative 11) Soft Tissue Work 12) Two Day a Week "Upper/Lower" Training Split for Strength & Size. *For a full list of Show Notes with Timestamps goto www.IndustrialStrengthShow.com IMPORTANT LINKS DeFranco's Tyrofeine Team Forever Strong CPPS L1 - Ohio [*Use coupon: SWIS30] ReBuilt 2.0 Delt Compound Set @fitwaffle

Joe kicks off this week's show by giving away some free merch [and Tyrofeine] to a lucky listener. Jim "Smitty" Smith then joins the show... Together, Joe D. & Smitty share their [revised] list of "Training Longevity Laws"! The show concludes with a HUGE announcement regarding "Team Forever Strong" - a new training app that will deliver custom "DeFranco/Diesel programming" right to your phone, YEAR-ROUND [for only $1 a day]!! Get a pen & notebook ready because this episode is PACKED with valuable information that will help anyone "train for a lifetime"! *For a full list of Show Notes & Timestamps, visit www.IndustrialStrengthShow.com. IMPORTANT LINKS Team Forever Strong CPPS certification DeFranco's Tyrofeine HOKA® Shoes Joe DeFranco (@defrancosgym) James Smith (@smittydiesel)

After taking a week off from the podcast, Joe is back from vacation and he's bringing the fire!! He begins this week's episode by sharing the highs & lows from his family vacation [before getting into this week's 3 main topics]. These topics include: #1) How To Have a Great Workout in a Hotel Gym... Plus Joe's philosophy on "training while on vacation" #2) Are "Fat-Burning" Heart Rate Zones BS? #3) BIG ANNOUNCEMENT(S) regarding NEW DeFranco-brand supplements & Why You Should Replace Your Morning Coffee w/ "Tyrofeine"! *For a full list of Show Notes + Timestamps, visit www.IndustrialStrengthShow.com IMPORTANT LINKS DeFrancosNutrition.com [Use coupon: tyrofeine10] DeFranco's Tyrofeine [NEW!] How To Have a Great Workout in a Hotel Gym [IG post]

Joe kicks off this week's show by giving the audience an update on his dad and reading this week's winning iTunes review. He then shares a personal story regarding his recent health scare. Highlights from this episode include: Joe's history with high blood pressure [and why he "ignored it"]; How Joe's obsessive personality drove him to insanity the past 2 weeks; The "hidden" bad habits that may have contributed to Joe's high blood pressure; The nutrition/supplementation, lifestyle & training changes Joe has made during the past 2 weeks; Why most fitness professionals are misinformed about cardiovascular exercise; How our heart adapts differently to high vs low intensity training; Simple guidelines for incorporating Zone 2, aka, "Cardiac Output" into your training...and More! *For a full list of Show Notes + Timestamps goto www.IndustrialStrengthShow.com IMPORTANT LINKS Healthpoint Pro Medical Grade Home Blood Pressure Monitor DeFranco's Clean Greens [*Use coupon: StockUp] DeFranco's OMEGA-D3 [*Use coupon: StockUp] DeFranco's Muscle MAG 300 [*Use coupon: StockUp] NEO 40 [Nitric Oxide formula] Pranayama Breathing app Jill Miller (@thejillmiller) Ultimate MMA Conditioning

Joe starts the show by reading this week's winning iTunes review and sharing a "behind-the-scenes" story of how he found out that Liv Morgan won the WWE Women's Smackdown Championship [this past weekend]. He then critiques his 2004 T-Nation article - 10 Training Myths Exposed! Highlights include: Why Joe changed his views on aerobic training for anaerobic athletes, How Joe teaches clients to brace when barbell squatting (today vs 2004)...plus 8 other "training myths" discussed! *For a full list of Show Notes + Timestamps visit www.IndustrialStrengthShow.com. IMPORTANT LINKS 10 Training Myths Exposed! [2004 T-Nation article] ReBuilt 2.0 CPPS Football certification Liv Morgan (@yaonlylivvonce) EP #208 From Wings to Rings: How Liv Morgan Went From Hooters to the WWE!

Joe kicks off this week's show with 2 important announcements and today's winning iTunes review. He then dives straight into three listener questions (before having to abruptly end the show to take Ashley out to dinner for their 9-Year Anniversary :) Q&A TOPICS INCLUDE: Strength training exercises that help you run faster; How to set your child up for athletic success [4-Phase approach]; Joe's 2 favorite "sneaky tricks" to prevent overeating. *For a full list of Show Notes + Timestamps visit www.IndustrialStrengthShow.com. IMPORTANT LINKS DeFranco's Whey [*Use coupon: StockUp] CPPS certification Monkey Feet How To Get More Carryover From Your HASDs

Joe kicks off this week's podcast by thanking his audience for all their Birthday wishes, giving away some free merch & reviewing the TANK™ M4 by Torque Fitness. He then answers 3 listener questions. TOPICS INCLUDE: 1) Has Joe changed anything [training-wise] after last week's conversation w/ David Weck? 2) The difference between "warming up" vs "priming" 3) The 3 most overvalued aspects of training...and MORE! *For a full list of Show Notes + Timestamps visit www.IndustrialStrengthShow.com IMPORTANT LINKS CPPS certification TANK™ M4 ReBuilt 2.0 David Weck (@thedavidweck) Head-to-Head Sled Races

This week's episode features David Weck - a polarizing inventor who specializes in the study of human movement & locomotion. Dave is responsible for the creation of the BOSU Ball, along with other products including the RMT Club, SoleSteps & ProPulse Speed Trainers. On today's episode you will hear Dave speak on the following topics: Why Dave used to "call out" Mike Boyle, Eric Cressey & Joe DeFranco; Does Dave still have an issue with Joe; Does it bother Dave when trainers & coaches bash the BOSU Ball?; The PROPER use of the BOSU Ball; How/Why Dave invented the BOSU Ball; The benefits of "head-over-foot" sprint technique; Dave's views on "anti-rotation" core strengthening exercises; How do the ProPulse Speed Trainers actually work; How walking "head-over-foot" can/will reduce low back pain; The biggest commonality between Dave & Joe's training; The value of heavy sled work; How we can advance the fitness industry...and MORE! *For a full list of Show Notes + Timestamps visit www.IndustrialStrengthShow.com IMPORTANT LINKS CPPS L1 - Elitefts/Ohio [*Use coupon: SWIS30] SWIS Seminar 2022 AMPED Warm-up 3.0 David Weck's Instagram David Weck's website Landmine University