Joe Defranco's Industrial Strength Show

Paul Reddick sits down with Joe D. to discuss how his 567 Academy is changing the lives of fitness entrepreneurs across the country.  Topics of discussion include: What is the 567 Academy?; Biggest mistakes most businesses make; What you should and shouldn't copy; The "secret" to getting more clients; The importance of "doing stuff"; How someone can become your worst competitor; How YOU can get involved in the 567 Academy...and much Much MORE!  For Show Notes & Timestamps goto: www.IndustrialStrengthShow.com

This week Joe interviews self-defense expert and NY Times best-selling author Tim Larkin. Tim discusses his new book, "When Violence Is The Answer - Learning How To Do What It Takes When Your Life Is At Stake".  For Show Notes & Timestamps go to www.IndustrialStrengthShow.com 

This week Joe interviews world-renowned human performance specialist - Brian MacKenzie. Brian has studied performance and movement since 2001 with altitude, hypoxia, breathing mechanics & methods, along with heat and cold exposure. While listening to this week's podcast, you will hear Brian discuss the following topics: What it takes to complete a 100-mile run; The unique way in which Brian utilizes the "Training Mask"; The importance of nasal breathing; The affect that mouth-breathing has on your immune system; Step-by-step instruction through one of Brian's favorite breathing protocols...and much, Much MORE!  For Show Notes & Timestamps go to www.IndustrialStrengthShow.com

This week you'll hear Part 2 of Joe's conversation with Dr. Andy Galpin. Topics of discussion include: Force-Velocity profiling & trainability; Can you spend too much time training your weak points; The effect of 'set programming' vs autoregulating your training; The process Andy takes his potential clients through; MMA conditioning...and More! For Show Notes & Timestamps go to www.IndustrialStrengthShow.com

This week, Joe interviews Dr. Andy Galpin. Andy holds a PhD in Human Bioenergetics and is a professor at the Center for Sports Performance (Cal State, Fullerton). In Part 1 of this 2-part interview, Andy discusses a wide range of topics, some of which include: Why he decided to go the "academic/research" route; Balancing the physiology & psychology of training; Latest research on speed training; The best way to get your TRUE max heart rate; The 5 best predictors of mortality...and Much MORE!  For Show Notes & Timestamps goto www.IndustrialStrengthShow.com

This week, Joe dedicates the entire show to the least "popular" training variable - DURATION. Topics of discussion include: The hormonal response to training; The "Dorian Yates" approach vs longer workouts; Why "All Exercises Were NOT Created Equal"...and how this effects the length of your workout; Advice for those who like to train longer than an hour; Suggestions for reducing your time spent in the gym (without reducing results)...and Much MORE!  For Show Notes & Timestamps visit Joe DeFranco's Industrial Strength Show 

This week, Joe sits down with Dr. Trevor Bachmeyer. Trevor's "smashwerx" youtube channel has been a personal favorite of Joe's for the past year. On today's show, Joe & Trevor discuss a wide variety of topics including: Trevor's "Injury Prediction System"; Advice for regaining mobility after surgery; Trevor's BIG 3 mobility drills for EVERYONE; The importance of holding stretches for 2 minutes; Improving hip internal rotation; Mobility vs. Stability; Foam rolling the IT Band; Top Mobility Myths; The 3 mobility moves Trevor personally does EVERY HOUR of EVERY DAY...and much More!  For Show Notes & Timestamps visit www.IndustrialStrengthShow.com

This week, Joe D. and Cameron Josse break down the 40-Yard Dash. While listening to this show, you'll learn their favorite drills, exercises, techniques and templates for running a faster 40. For Show Notes & Timestamps go to Joe DeFranco's Industrial Strength Show

This week, Joe sits down with the world's leading expert on glute training - Bret Contreras. But don't be fooled, Bret isn't just "The Glute Guy". He's got a PhD in Sports Science and is very well-versed in all things related to muscle-building and sports performance. During this conversation, Joe and Bret discuss a wide array of topics which include: How Bret became obsessed with glutes; Top 5 exercises to build the glutes; High-rep vs Low-rep training; Bret's in-house EMG experiments; Heavy sled training; Vertical jump discussion; "Bro Science"; Insecure people on social media and in the fitness industry...and Much MORE!  For Show Notes & Timestamps go to Joe DeFranco's Industrial Strength Show

During this week's special birthday edition of the podcast, Joe provides a bunch of helpful tips to his listeners that are having trouble staying motivated. He then turns a "Top 10 Pet Peeves list" into an epic rant involving 30+ pet peeves and classic Joe D. stories.  For Show Notes & Timestamps go to Joe DeFranco's Industrial Strength Show

This week, Joe reads an email from a listener who wants to know his thoughts on "Scientific Research vs Practical Experience". This leads to an episode-long rant on the topic. Enjoy :)  For Show Notes & Timestamps go to Joe DeFranco's Industrial Strength Show

The 3rd Annual Strong Bastard 911 Transformation Challenge is underway! In honor of this event, Jim "Smitty" Smith joins the show to discuss the backstory behind the creation of the SB911 program. After Joe & Smitty reveal the "method behind the madness", they answer some common questions associated with the SB911 program. Questions include: How to add more "conditioning" to the SB911 program; Rest interval guidelines; Training to failure vs. "leaving reps in the tank"; Drop sets vs. Drop-off sets; Warming up to your max weight; Favorite push-up variations; Incorporating the sled and prowler into the program...and Much MORE!  For Show Notes & Timestamps go to Joe DeFranco's Industrial Strength Show

Joe kicks off this week's show by giving updates on "The Great Debate", 3rd Annual SB911 Transformation Challenge, and a new DeFranco tee that's about to drop. After his updates, he continues the Instagram Q&A he started last week. Topics of discussion include: Heavy concentric-only deadlifting for improving sprinting speed; What Youtuber's are doing the fitness industry a good service; Three keys to developing relationships with clients; Best accessory exercises for the bench press and deadlift; Benefits of intraset iso-holds; Joe's favorite Jersey Shore nightclub; Best sled exercises to build the glutes & hamstrings; Can leg extensions be used for quad hypertrophy and knee rehabilitation; Best way to perform Farmer's Walks; The purpose of "leaving one rep in the tank"...and MORE!  For Show Notes & Timestamps go to Joe DeFranco's Industrial Strength Show

For the first time in 4 months, Joe D. answers listener questions! In Part 1 of this 2-part Q&A, Joe answers questions on the following topics: Training for size vs. strength; Joe's basic warm-up template; Deadlift grip recommendations; How to treat shoulder impingement; Training with chronic lower back pain; Joe D's biggest influences; Fixing anterior pelvic tilt; Modifying SB911 for volleyball players; Thoughts on intermittent fasting; How to progress bodyweight movements; Joe D's alternative career choices...and More! For Show Notes & Timestamps go to Joe DeFranco's Industrial Strength Show

This week, Joe sits down with Chris Duffin of Kabuki Strength. Topics of conversation include: Chris' unique upbringing and how it's affected his life; How & Why Chris left his lucrative corporate job; Bridging the gap between clinical rehab professionals and strength coaches; Chris' coaching style and his "load tensioning sequence"; Using velocity as an "autoregulation marker"; The preparation prior to deadlifting 1000lbs for reps; Tips for prioritizing your life...and Much MORE!  For Show Notes & Timestamps goto Joe DeFranco's Industrial Strength Podcast

This week, Joe sits down with world-renowned strength coach, Charles Poliquin. Topics of discussion include: Writing for Muscle Media magazine; Food Intolerance Testing; Boosting testosterone naturally; The importance of testing for neurotransmitter dominance and deficiency; Force-Velocity profiling athletes; Best strength and mobility movements; The theory behind Charles' Kinetic Chain Enhancement technique; Intra and post-workout supplementation for fat loss; Modifications to diet and exercise for men over 40...and Much MORE!  For Show Notes & Timestamps goto Joe DeFranco's Industrial Strength Show

This week, Joe sits down with Dr. Layne Norton. Topics of discussion include: Paying Your Dues in the Fitness Industry; Dr. Layne's Avatar Nutrition service; The Concept and TRUTH behind Flexible Dieting; Ketogenic Diet misconceptions; Working for a Professional Sports Team vs. Working in the Private Sector; Benefits of Blood Flow Restriction Training; Strategies for Growing your Social Media following...and MORE!  For Show Notes & Timestamps goto www.IndustrialStrengthShow.com

This week, Joe sits down with the inventor of The Iron Neck, Mike Jolly. While listening to this podcast you will learn: The back story behind The Iron Neck and its creation; The 3 components of neck strength; The difference between a concussion versus a "sub-concussive" blow; Why most athletes train their neck improperly; What makes The Iron Neck so unique...and much, Much MORE!  For Show Notes and Timestamps goto Joe DeFranco's Industrial Strength Show

Joe kicks off the episode with an update on his 100 Rep Bench Press Challenge. After explaining how bad he got his ass kicked by 64 different people worldwide, Joe then begins today's business discussion. Topics include: Why Most Small Businesses Fail; The Importance of Having Multiple Revenue Streams; Joe D's Inner Circle of Business Acquaintances; Best Marketing Strategies for a Gym Owner in 2017; Dealing With Competition & Negativity in the Fitness Industry...and much more!  For Show Notes & Timestamps visit: Joe DeFranco's Industrial Strength Show

This week, Joe interviews New Jersey's premiere Anti-Aging Specialist - Dr. Johanan Rand. Topics of discussion include: The Stigma Surrounding Hormone Replacement Therapy; Why Most Medical Doctors Take the "Bandaid Approach"; The Difference Between Functional Medicine and Traditional Medical Care; The Dangers of "Silent Inflammation"; Hormone Replacement Therapy for Traumatic Brain Injuries; The Importance of Balancing ALL Your Hormones, Not Just Testosterone; Supplement Recommendations for Optimal Brain Health...and much Much MORE!  For Show Notes & Timestamps visit: Joe DeFranco's Industrial Strength Show