Joe Defranco's Industrial Strength Show

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

Joe kicks off this week's show by announcing the winners of his latest iTunes Review Contest...and he also provides some insight on the not-so-fun week he's having. After the introductory talk, Joe answers 4 listener questions. Topics include: Joe's favorite caffeine-free pre-workout supplements; The 3 most important genetic factors affecting an athlete's sprinting speed; Is it possible to build muscle by lifting light weights EXCLUSIVELY; Is bench pressing with a big arch beneficial (for healthy non-powerlifters) if the goal is to get bigger and stronger?   For Show Notes & Timestamps visit: www.IndustrialStrengthShow.com   To become CPPS-certified online goto: www.CPPSacademy.com

This week Joe invites one of his OG clients (Shemayne Williams) onto the podcast to share her story and prove to the Industrial Strength Universe that it's NEVER TOO LATE to LIVE YOUR PASSION!   *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 thanking the audience for all the Birthday & Father's Day wishes. He follows that up with some important announcements and then starts the show. Topics covered this week include: 1) Why do we tend to have strong hunger urges on NON-training days? 2) What is the best type of cardio for strength athletes? 3) Joe's list of prerequisite exercises that should be mastered before learning the Power Clean 4) Joe's favorite 3 ingredient muscle-building recipes...and More! RELATED LINKS MENTIONED ON TODAY'S SHOW: IndustrialStrengthShow.com, AMPED 3.0, CPPS ACADEMY, DeFranco's Nutritional Supplements

This week Joe celebrates Father's Day & his 45th Birthday by sharing his TOP 5 LIFE LESSONS. The final 30 minutes of the show is dedicated to Q&A. Topics include: Joe's physical/work/family goals for this year; Metal Plates vs Rubber/Bumper Plates; New Program Announcement; Corner Cuttin' Bastards vs Cat Sh*t Deadlifters; Advice for a washed-up meathead who isn't hitting PR's like he used to; Joe's biggest speed training success story; Should small/private gyms be "reclassified" [so they're not grouped with the big box/commercial gyms]...and More!   *For Show Notes, Timestamps & Important Links from this episode go to: www.IndustrialStrengthShow.com

This week Joe is joined by Jonathan Goodman - founder of the Personal Trainer Development Center and Online Trainer Academy Certification. Jonathan has authored 11 books and lived in 10 different countries. He's also the host of the Online Trainer Show (available on iTunes, Spotify & YouTube). Highlights from Joe & Jon's conversation include: Why Jonathan feels the fitness industry was "broken" long before COVID-19; The point at which Jon realized personal training was NOT a viable career option; Why Jon is optimistic about the fitness industry POST COVID-19; Entrepreneurship vs Intrapreneurship; Focussing on ONE THING vs Being really good at one thing & "good enough" at a few other skills; The 4 most important skills needed to be successful in ANY business; The one aspect of the personal training business that Joe feels most trainers suck at; Finding your "1% uniqueness"; The #1 area that Jon feels most personal trainers need to get better at; Separating yourself from the pack in the fitness indu

In this week's brief, yet powerful podcast, Joe speaks from the heart regarding HIS interpretation of #BlackoutTuesday. He also shares an extremely important life lesson that we ALL can learn from the GYM. *For Show Notes & Timestamps goto www.IndustrialStrengthShow.com

This week's show kicks off with a few special announcements (which includes new gifs & free gifTs), then Joe starts the show. On today's episode Joe discusses 3 main topics: 1) The Best Way To Train After a Layoff 2) How To Prepare for the New Army Combat Fitness Test 3) The 6 Most Influential NON-Training/Nutrition Books Joe Has Ever Read. *For Show Notes & Timestamps visit www.IndustrialStrengthShow.com  *To purchase DeFranco's Nutritional Supplements visit www.DeFrancosNutrition.com *To become CPPS-certified ONLINE visit www.CPPSacademy.com  

After a brief announcement regarding the CPPS Online Course sale and some small talk about Joe Rogan's $100M Spotify deal, Joe answers 4 listener questions. Topics include: #1) How much of our flexibility is genetic and how to treat chronically tight hamstrings  #2) How & When to train your abs/core directly  #3) Should kids take supplements?  #4) "Same muscle group" supersets vs "opposing muscle group" supersets - Which are more effective?   *For Show Notes, Timestamps & Important Links from this episode visit www.IndustrialStrengthShow.com

As gyms begin to open back up, many gym owners and trainers are concerned about clients who will be training while wearing a mask. Is it safe to train in a mask, or does it increase the risk of hypercapnia (excessive carbon dioxide in the bloodstream)? Joe answers this question and MORE on today's show!   *For Show Notes & Timestamps visit www.IndustrialStrengthShow.com

This week Joe continues his Instagram Q&A from last week. Topics of discussion include: Why "calories burned" is NOT a reliable way to assess the quality of your workout; How many sets for each bodypart should you be doing each week; Can athletes ever get too strong; Troubleshooting the hip thrust [What to do if you don't feel your glutes when thrusting]; Joe's advice to other dads living in a "house full of estrogen"; What's the optimal shin angle when squatting/deadlifting; Joe's thoughts on "debating with other trainers"...and More! For Show Notes & Timestamps goto www.IndustrialStrengthShow.com *To get CPPS certified ONLINE goto www.CPPSacademy.com (*Use discount code "STAYHOME" to save 20%!)

Joe starts this week's show with a brief recap of his "stinky situation" last night, then begins Part 1 of a 2-Part Q&A. Specific topics of discussion include: Joe's Top 3 "pillars" of becoming successful in the S&C industry; Joe's 8 favorite vastus medialis exercises; The benefits of long duration isometrics, how to incorporate them into your program, and Joe's 5 favorite extreme iso exercises; The best type of cardio for your overall health; Why/How "push-up challenges" are creating shoulder injuries; Joe proposes a "posterior chain plank challenge" & More! For Show Notes & Timestamps goto www.IndustrialStrengthShow.com To purchase DeFranco's Nutritional Supplements goto www.DeFrancosNutrition.com

Joe starts today's episode by updating the audience on his "quarantine life" and provides a brief recap of his day. He then answers a DM from a "meathead" listener asking how to incorporate sprints into his routine...without pulling a hamstring or injuring himself! After sharing and explaining his "Top 5 Sprint Variations for Meatheads & Non-Athletes", Joe spends the final 30 minutes of the podcast talking about the future of the gym business. For Show Notes & Timestamps goto www.IndustrialStrengthShow.com | To learn more about the CPPS Online certification goto www.CPPSacademy.com

This week Joe is joined by Ben Bruno - a Los Angeles based trainer whose impressive clientele includes: professional athletes, actors & actresses, musicians, supermodels, and his mom. Highlights from this conversation include: How/When Ben first met Joe; How Ben's personal training business has been affected by COVID-19; Why Ben hates the term "celebrity trainer"; The 3 questions Ben asks all his clients; One-on-one personal training vs group training; The difference between training pro athletes vs "gen pop" clients; Designing workouts based on your client's personality; How to know who you can trust online versus who's full of sh*t; Training women vs men; Ben's thoughts on "joint-friendly training"...and Much MORE!   For Show Notes & Timestamps goto www.IndustrialStrengthShow.com Follow Ben Bruno on Instagram Follow Joe DeFranco on Instagram    

Joe starts this week's show by sharing a personal story of how the COVID-19 pandemic is now hitting closer to home. After his introductory talk, Joe begins this week's Q&A. Topics include: "Plan B" Home Gym equipment recommendations for under $300; Top tips for building a podcast audience; Joe's thoughts on "perineum sunning"; The power of power naps; Joe reveals his ultimate cheat meal; Joe's 3 favorite Swiss Ball exercises; Does a gym's atmosphere help with long-term training adherence; Should bodyweight exercises be taken closer to failure (compared to barbell/dumbbell exercises)...and More! For Show Notes & Timestamps goto: www.IndustrialStrengthShow.com To pre-order NEW DeFranco merch goto: www.DeFrancoShop.com  

This week Joe conducts a "live to tape" Q&A. Topics include: Joe's thoughts on this year's Wrestlemania; Maintaining strength with bodyweight-only training; Pec building tips for those training at home without equipment; The best life and career advice Joe has ever gotten; Joe's thoughts on the "healthy at every size" movement; Joe's favorite sneakers to train in; Diet tips for people looking to get lean and healthy during quarantine/financially tough times; Different ways to manipulate exercises when weights are limited; Individualizing workouts when training groups of clients remotely...and More!   For Show Notes & Timestamps goto: www.IndustrialStrengthShow.com   To purchase DeFranco's Nutritional Supplements goto: www.DeFrancosNutrition.com

This week Joe performs a full Q&A (which includes rants & tangents)! SPECIFIC TOPICS DISCUSSED ON TODAY'S SHOW: Joe's Top 3 favorite movies & wrestlers of all-time; Joe's favorite (easy-to-prepare) pre-workout snacks; Supplement recommendations when traveling/going on vacation; How to get your stubborn arms to grow; How to replace using a prowler if your gym doesn't have the space for it; Joe asks the audience for new DeFranco merch recommendations; The 4 main physical characteristics that washed-up meatheads (over 40) should be prioritizing; The COVID-19 'silver lining' that athletes, coaches and lifters are overlooking; Best & Worst part of being quarantined at home with family...and Lots MORE! For Show Notes & Timestamps goto: www.IndustrialStrengthShow.com To become CPPS-certified FROM HOME goto: www.CPPSacademy.com To purchase DeFranco's Nutritional Supplements goto: www.DeFrancosNutrition.com To Join the DeFranco Insider goto: www.DeFrancoInsider.com  

This week Joe shares his thoughts on the coronavirus pandemic that has impacted all of our lives. He also provides actionable advice to worried gym owners who have been forced to (temporarily) shut down their businesses. Joe spends the final 30 minutes of today's show sharing invaluable training tips to the athletes & lifters who are now forced to workout at home.   For Show Notes & Timestamps goto: www.IndustrialStrengthShow.com   CPPS Level 1 (online course): https://cppsacademy.com   CPPS Level 2 (online course): https://cppsacademy.com/mastery/   CPPS Football (online course): https://cppsacademy.com/football/   Join the DeFranco Insider: https://defrancoinsider.com  

Joe kicks off this week's show by wishing his parents a Happy 50th Anniversary. He then announces the date & location of the next CPPS certification class, before starting this week's Q&A session. TODAY'S Q&A TOPICS INCLUDE: Tips on Training Multi-Sport Athletes With No Off-Season; Best Cardiovascular Activities That WON'T Make Your Hard-Earned Muscle Disappear; Why Athletes SHOULD Be Paying Attention to their "Pump" (or Lack Thereof)!   For Timestamps & Important Links from today's show goto: www.IndustrialStrengthShow.com   To register for an upcoming CPPS certification course goto: www.CPPScoaches.com/schedule

Joe Yoon, aka, "JoeTherapy" joins Joe D. on this week's 5-Year Anniversary episode of the Industrial Strength Show! Specific topics of discussion include: Why does JoeTherapy throw a tennis ball at the beginning of his IG videos; How did Joe come up with the specific branding of his videos; Joe's advice to those looking to grow their social media following; Is stretching necessary if you lift weights properly (through a full ROM); When is the best time to stretch; Is it true that static stretching before your workout will decrease your strength; Dealing with shin splints; Misconceptions about working with pro athletes; The importance of having measurable/objective goals; How being an introvert influenced the style of Joe's IG videos; Improving your weaknesses vs Tripling down on your strengths; Joe's new book "Better Stretching"...and More!   *For show notes, timestamps and important links from today's show visit: www.IndustrialStrengthShow.com