Joe Defranco's Industrial Strength Show

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

Joe DeFranco (shoulder surgery) & Kelly Starrett (knee surgery) discuss how they're both integrating S&C principles into their rehabilitation programs in order to optimize their body's ability to heal. *For specific Show Notes & Timestamps from this episode go to: www.IndustrialStrengthShow.com   *To visit Kelly Starrett's website go to: www.TheReadyState.com *To join the DeFranco Insider community go to: www.DeFrancoInsider.com *To become CPPS-certified online go to: www.CPPSacademy.com

This week Joe is joined by his good friend, colleague & CPPS co-creator Jim "Smitty" Smith. Together they discuss 2 main topics: #1) Why All Reps Were NOT Created Equal #2) How Joe & Smitty "Navigated Through The Noise" To Create Their Own System of Training...and How YOU Can Too! *For Show Notes, Timestamps & Important Links from this episode go to: www.IndustrialStrengthShow.com *To become CPPS-certified online goto: www.CPPSacademy.com

Joe kicks off this week's show by explaining how/why he almost canceled today's episode! He then answers 2 questions on the following topics: #1) In-Season Training Advice for Athletes [including goals, common mistakes, exercise selection & sample templates] #2) Elbow-Friendly Arm Training Advice for Meatheads [including Joes' favorite joint-friendly bicep & tricep exercises, a forearm training "trick" that works like magic & more!] *For Show Notes, Timestamps & Important Links from this episode goto: www.IndustrialStrengthShow.com *To purchase DeFranco's Nutritional Supplements goto: www.DeFrancosNutrition.com *To become a Certified Football Preparation Specialist goto: www.CPPSacademy.com/football

Joe starts this week's show by sharing the highs & lows of his shoulder recovery thus far. He then answers 3 main questions. TOPICS INCLUDE: 1) How to determine the best program for YOU 2) Is it better to initiate a barbell back squat with a "hip break" or "knee break"? 3) Can soccer players benefit from a "Westside/Conjugate" model of programming?   *For Show Notes, Timestamps & Important Links from this episode go to: www.IndustrialStrengthShow.com *To get CPPS-certified online go to: www.CPPSacademy.com [Use coupon code "trick20" to save 20%!]  

After having major shoulder surgery just 5 days ago, Joe returns to the podcast to provide a recap of his experience and an inside look at his post-op recovery protocol! Specific topics of discussion include: How/Why Joe's surgery almost didn't happen!; What his surgery (specifically) consisted of; The 3 categories of supplements Joe is taking post-surgery; The 2 peptides Joe will be using for the next 6-8 weeks; The specifics of Joe's first 6 weeks of Physical Therapy & training; The main reason(s) Joe's recovery is already 5 weeks ahead of schedule...and Much MORE! *For Show Notes, Timestamps & Specific Links from this episode go to: www.IndustrialStrengthShow.com

The "MobilityMaker" is back!! This week Dana Santas makes her second podcast appearance in just 4 weeks! (This marks the fastest turnaround of any repeat guest in Industrial Strength Show history... Congrats, Dana :)) Highlights from this conversation include: Dana's involvement with this year's Stanley Cup Champs; The importance of integrating breathing and mobility into "strength & conditioning"; The relationship between strength coach & athletic trainer; The TRUTH about leg length discrepancies [What does it REALLY mean when your doctor tells you that "one leg is shorter than the other"]; How to incorporate breathwork into your everyday life; The role breathing plays in our ability to rotate; How breathing affects our gait cycle; What causes "side stitches" and how can we prevent them from recurring; Dana gives Joe some pre & post-surgery advice... Plus lots more! *For Show Notes, Timestamps & Important Links from this episode goto: www.IndustrialStrengthShow.com

Joe kicks off this week's show by announcing the winners of his iTunes Review Contest & this month's "MuscleUpOctober" Supplement Sale! He then answers 6 new questions. Topics include: Joe's thoughts on the Israel Adesanya steroid accusations; Another simple, high-protein snack recommendation; Pro Tip for loading & unloading 45lb plates onto a sled [without the risk of pinching or crushing your fingers]; Personal Trainer Swag - Joe's goto brands for looking "neat & professional" at the gym; How to program tire flips for strength, power, hypertrophy, and conditioning; Joe's post-op supplement stack revealed...and More! *For Show Notes, Timestamps & Important Links from this episode go to www.IndustrialStrengthShow.com *To purchase DeFranco's Nutritional Supplements goto: www.DeFrancosNutrition.com  

After a brief introduction (which includes a new iTunes Review Contest Announcement), Joe discusses 3 main training topics: #1) Why he hates the way most personal trainers & Phys. Ed. teachers program planks [and what they could do better]  #2) What "constant progress" looks like in the REAL WORLD [Hint: It's NOT perfectly "linear"]  #3) The type of "cardio" Joe is currently prioritizing in his own training [for the first time in his life]... and More! *For Show Notes, Timestamps & Important Links from this podcast goto www.IndustrialStrengthShow.com

Joe starts this week's show with a 20-minute "off-topic" discussion that includes feedback from last week's show, first day of "virtual schooling" problems, surgery update, future speaking engagements, and his first-ever NETFLIX RECOMMENDATION!? He then covers two main training topics: #1) 1/4 Squats vs Full Squats - Which is better for increasing vertical jump height? #2) Should you brace your core when sprinting? [What core exercises have the highest carryover to your speed?] *For Timestamps & Important Links from this episode goto www.IndustrialStrengthShow.com  

This week Joe welcomes Dana Santas, aka, "Mobility Maker" to the Industrial Strength Show. Dana is a breathing, mobility, and mind-body coach to 45+ pro teams and hundreds of pro athletes in MLB, NHL, NFL, NBA, PGA & WWE. She is also a best-selling author, inventor, and international presenter on ways to breathe, move and feel better for performance enhancement and healthier, happier living. Highlights from Joe's conversation with Dana include: How Dana originally got her "foot in the door" working with professional sports organizations & pro athletes; Why does Dana hate the word "flexibility"; Why breathing should be categorized as a "fundamental movement pattern"; Dana explains her "breathing bridge"; Why "belly breathing" is bullsh*t; How breathing affects shoulder, hip (and overall) mobility; Benefits of the "5-7-3" breathing format...and Much MORE! *For Show Notes, Timestamps & Important Links from this podcast go to www.IndustrialStrengthShow.com **To sign up for Dana's "Breathe Better 10

Joe kicks off this week's show with 2 special offers for his audience: Offers include this month's sale on DeFranco-brand supplements & special discount pricing on the DRUM [percussive massage gun]. He then covers 2 main topics: #1) Joe's favorite techniques/hacks for when you need to display supra-maximal levels of strength NOW #2) Workouts/techniques that "contradict logic", but still GET THE JOB DONE! *For Show Notes & Timestamps visit: www.IndustrialStrengthShow.com *To purchase DeFranco's Nutritional Supplements visit: www.DeFrancosNutrition.com

Joe kicks off this week's show by sharing the "new twist" he's added to his morning walks... He then recognizes 2 members of the Industrial Strength Universe before starting this week's Q&A. Specific topics of discussion include: How concerned should we be with knee valgus, aka, "knees collapsing in" when training and/or playing sports; Are percussion "massage guns" beneficial or a waste of money; Does Joe use any other post-workout breathing techniques (besides box breathing) & what is the "minimal effective dose" to elicit a relaxation response?  *For Show Notes & Timestamps goto: www.IndustrialStrengthShow.com *To get the new STRONG BASTARD Program goto: www.StrongBastard911.com/forever

This week Joe & Jim "Smitty" Smith answer questions relating to TRAINING LONGEVITY. Specific topics include: How to implement "intra-workout resets" & "fillers" into your program (and why are they beneficial); The Top 3 things you can do (training-wise) in your 20's to prevent aches, pains and problems later in life; Low-risk, high-reward conditioning recommendations for lifters over 50; Joe's "Mount Rushmore" of stretches for relieving low back pain/tightness; How to brace properly when performing loaded carries; The biggest difference(s) between the original "Strong Bastard" program and the NEW "Strong Bastard 2.0" program...and Much MORE! *For Show Notes & Timestamps goto: www.IndustrialStrengthShow.com *To purchase "SB911-Forever Strong" goto: www.StrongBastard911.com/forever

Joe opens this week's show by providing an update on his 102-year-old grandmother's health. He then begins Part 2 of the Q&A he started last week. This week's portion of the Q&A consists of a deep dive on the following two questions/topics: #1) What are the reasons/advantages of incorporating BACKWARD Sled Drags into your program versus FORWARD Sled Drags? #2) What's the simplest and most effective way to organize your training (strength, cardio, mobility) when you're stressed out, beat up & low on time/patience? *For Show Notes & Timestamps visit www.IndustrialStrengthShow.com *To join the DeFranco Insider visit www.DeFrancoInsider.com

On this week's show, Joe recaps a crazy 48 hours in New Jersey [including tropical storms, power outages, carbon monoxide scares, doctor appointments, and more!] He then begins Part 1 of a 2-Part Q&A. Topics include: Boosting your immune system during a heavy strength training cycle; Is it possible to gain muscle naturally in your 40', 50's & 60's; Joe's all-time favorite gym machines; How much can be accomplished with a client who can only train with you once a week; Update on Triple H & Stephanie McMahon's current/new training split; Posture fix for tall people...and Much MORE! *For Timestamps & Important Links from this show goto: www.IndustrialStrengthShow.com

Today's show starts off with a 24-minute introductory talk where Joe shares some details from last week's DeFranco Family vacation, along with his most recent MRI! He then announces the upcoming "MuscleUpAugust" supplement sale before starting the show. The podcast begins with BREAKING NEWS [Joe's MRI results were emailed to him as he was recording the show intro] - so Joe decides to "call an audible" and read/react to his MRI results live on the podcast, instead of doing a Q&A. After reacting to his MRI report, Joe shifts his focus back to the audience and reveals the 3 simplest things THEY can do to avoid shoulder pain/dysfunction/surgery as they get older. For Show Notes & Timestamps goto: www.IndustrialStrengthShow.com To purchase DeFranco's Nutritional Supplements goto: www.DeFrancosNutrition.com

This week Joe is joined by superhero/celebrity trainer, gym owner, and Muscle & Fitness cover model - Don Saladino! Highlights from their conversation include: How Don got started in personal training; The importance of "getting reps"/grinding during your early years [in personal training]; The process involved in preparing a Hollywood actor/actress for a movie roll; Don's go-to training split for hypertrophy; Don's personal training "formula for success"; How often does Don cancel or change a workout "on the fly"; How long will Don stick with a successful program before switching to another program; The importance of humility and recognizing those who helped/supported you along the way; How is Don managing [business-wise] during COVID-19; Don's best business/training/life advice...and much, Much MORE!   *For Show Notes & Timestamps goto: www.IndustrialStrengthShow.com *To get CPPS-certified online goto: www.CPPSacademy.com  

This week's episode is all about the "power" of med ball training! Joe spends the first half of the show clearing up the confusion surrounding the topic and explaining WHY, WHEN & HOW to incorporate med ball throws into your program! The second half of the show is dedicated to a specific Med Ball Q&A. Topics covered include: Joe's Top 5 med ball throw variations; How to progress your med ball training; Are med ball slams overrated; How to incorporate med ball throws into the SB911 program; Elite med ball throw numbers for washed-up meatheads to shoot for; How many days per week should athletes incorporate med ball throws into their workouts; Best med ball throw variations for boxers; Most common med ball training mistakes...and much more! *For Show Notes & Timestamps goto www.IndustrialStrengthShow.com *To get CPPS-certified ONLINE goto www.CPPSacademy.com