Joe DeFranco's Industrial Strength Show

This week Joe is joined by Dr. Beau Hightower - The "YouTube Famous" Chiropractor to UFC Fighters, WWE Wrestlers, and Athletes/Celebrities From Across the Globe! Highlights from their conversation include: How/Why Dr. Beau's videos began going viral; The traditional "business model" of chiropractic and how Beau's practice is different; Misconceptions surrounding chiropractic; The 3 different types of chiropractors; Responding to Joe Rogan's criticism of chiropractic; The importance of nuance & moderation [in all fields]; Does "cracking" your neck and/or knuckles cause arthritis?; Safety/effectiveness of high velocity spinal decompression/adjustments; Dr. Beau's Big 3 longevity "difference makers"...and Much More!

*For Show Notes & Timestamps visit www.IndustrialStrengthShow.com.

 

• Related Links/People Mentioned
• DeFranco Shop 
• Dr. Beau Hightower (@dr.beauhightower)
• Dr. Beau's Youtube channel
• Dr. Gregory Johnson
• Hellowater [promo code: DEFRANCO]
• BlueChew [promo code: DEFRANCO]

This week Joe is joined by MindPump co-host & author of the new book, "The Resistance Training Revolution" - Sal Di Stefano. Highlights from their conversation include: Why Sal decided to write a book; Why Sal and his partners (Adam & Justin) get labeled as "anti-cardio"; Biggest misconceptions surrounding cardiovascular exercise [We've all been lied to!]; Why strength training is the single best form of exercise; Common strength training mistakes [that prevent most people from achieving their goals]; The "muscle toning" myth; Sal's favorite Rocky movie scene...and Much MORE! *For Show Notes & Timestamps visit www.IndustrialStrengthShow.com

• Related Links/People Mentioned
•  DeFranco's Nutritional Supplements
• The Resistance Training Revolution
• Azuna Fresh [Discount Code: DEFRANCO]
• CPPS certification
• Sal Di Stefano (@mindpumpsal)
• Adam Schafer (@mindpumpadam)
• Justin Andrews (@mindpumpjustin)

In this week's [super-sized] Memorial Day Weekend edition of the podcast - Joe continues the Overrated/Underrated segment he started during the second-half of last week's show!

TOPICS INCLUDE: Single Leg RDL's, Multiple Sports for Young Athletes, The Performance Benefits of Music, Training Barefoot, Mace Training, BCAAs While Cutting, "The Pump", Ben Patrick (Knees Over Toes Guy), Joe's days training at Empy's Gym, Schick FX Extreme razors, Supplements for Gut Health, Wearing Ankle Braces When Training/Competing, Cottage Cheese & Jelly, Ab Wheels, FMS (Functional Movement Screen), Direct Front Delt work, Long-Duration Plank Holds, A1 Steak Sauce, Espresso, Rowing Machines (Concept 2), Hair, Jefferson Curl, Nike Air Maxes, Reverse Hypers, High School Football Summer Conditioning (110's, Gassers, etc), Abstinence Before Fights/Competition & More!

*For Show Notes & Timestamps goto: www.IndustrialStrengthShow.com

• Related Links/People Mentioned
• The Ready State - Virtual Mobility Coach [promo code: JOE10]
• CPPS certification [coupon code: MDAY20]
• DeFranco's Gut Check [probiotic]
• Ben Patrick (@kneesovertoesguy)

This week Joe answers a follow-up question from last week's show regarding "shoulder friendly" barbell benching. He shares his Top 5 "sneaky tricks" for those who still want to [barbell] bench heavy - without the shoulder damage that's normally associated with it. The second half of the show is dedicated to "Overrated/Underrated"! Topics include: Functional Training; Chest Flies; Hook Grip; Watching Newly Released Movies at Home vs in Theatres; Eating Immediately After Your Workout; Bodybuilding for Athletes; Back Squats; Bacon; RPR (Reflexive Performance Reset); McGill's Big 3; Slow Concentric Training for Strength Gains; Weekends; Salt; John Riggins; Mass Specific Force. *For Show Notes & Timestamps visit: www.IndustrialStrengthShow.com

 

• Related Links/Products Mentioned
• BlueChew [Promo Code: DEFRANCO]
• @defrancosgym [Joe D's Instagram]
• DeFranco Insider
• Kabuki Kadillac Bar
• Elitefts "Shoulder Saver Pad" 

Joe kicks off this week's show with a few exciting/important announcements. He then covers the following 4 training topics:

1) Slant Board Training Misconceptions 2) Top 5 Things Lifters Can Do To Avoid Shoulder Surgery 3) Rest Interval Recommendations When Sprinting 4) Incorporating Linear Progressions Within a Conjugate System... Plus More! *For Show Notes & Timestamps go to www.IndustrialStrengthShow.com.

• Related Links/Products Mentioned
• CPPS Level 1 Certification [Coupon Code: MDAY20]
• @slantboardguy
• AZUNA FRESH [Discount Code: DEFRANCO]

This week Joe is joined by Sean Hayes - Director of Strength & Conditioning at the WWE Performance Center. Highlights from their conversation include: A message from "Stone Cold Steve Austin" to all personal trainers who don't like to "cite their work" lol; A lesson Sean learned from "Macho Man" Randy Savage [which was relayed to him from Shawn Michaels]; Sean reveals the most difficult part of his job; The main traits that Joe & Sean feel separate the GREAT coaches from the average coaches; How often does Sean test his athletes at the WWE PC; The 5 different training phases that make up NXT's yearly S&C plan; The benefits of [regularly] rotating exercises; How Sean balances "variety" with "consistency"; Best conditioning drills for pro wrestlers [besides in-ring work]; Joe reveals the "garage gym envy" he recently experienced; Triple H's new hypertrophy technique...and Much MORE! *For Show Notes & Timestamps visit: www.IndustrialStrengthShow.com

• Related Links/Products Mentioned
• AZUNA FRESH [promo code: DEFRANCO]
• Sean Hayes (@fla_hayes)
• NXT (@wwenxt)
• DeFranco Insider

This week's show begins with a few announcements, including this month's "MuscleUpMay" Supplement Sale! Joe then provides a training/rehab update before getting into today's main topic - How To Gain Muscle & Lose Fat Simultaneously. Joe allows his audience to become a "fly on the wall" as he designs his personal  "Body Recomp" Nutrition plan. More specifically, he shares his step-by-step approach for determining maintenance calories, protein requirements/macronutrient breakdown, training & supplementation recommendations...and Much MORE!

*For Show Notes & Timestamps goto: www.IndustrialStrengthShow.com.

 

• Related Links/Products Mentioned
• DeFranco's Nutritional Supplements
• DeFranco Insider
• @defrancosgym Instagram

• Related Links/Products Mentioned
• Dirty Tricks for Higher Vertical Jumps (2004 article)
• Ben Patrick's Instagram (@kneesovertoesguy)
• Ben Patrick's Youtube (The Kneesovertoesguy)
• @thehomegymguys (Creators of the Tib bar)
• @slantboardguy (slantboards & Nordic straps)
• @animalhousefit (Creators of Monkey Feet)

This week Joe shares his Top 6 tips for getting lean this summer while avoiding the [dreaded] "skinny-fat" look! The show concludes with a reminder of how important your mental health is - even for those with "physical/aesthetic" goals.

 

*For Show Notes & Timestamps goto: www.IndustrialStrengthShow.com

• Related Links/Products Mentioned
• CustomizeYourGains.com
• DeFranco Insider
• Joe D's Instagram  

This week Joe & Smitty announce the [public] release of their NEW "Specialization Course Digital Library"! During the past 3 years Joe & Smitty compiled data on the most common "problem areas" in training, then created easy-to-implement "workout add-ons", aka, Specialization Courses - That'll turn your weaknesses into strengths - while making your current program 10X more effective! In this episode you'll learn more about these Specialization Courses [and how to gain instant access to them] along with a number of other topics including: How trainers, coaches & entrepreneurs know WHEN is the right time to launch a product; Why there is no such thing as a "perfect program"; Why exercise EXECUTION trumps exercise SELECTION; The 15 most common "problem areas" in training and much, Much MORE!

• Related Links/Products Mentions
• CustomizeYourGains.com
• DeFranco Insider
• Strong Bastard 911 program
• Jim "Smitty" Smith

This week's show starts with an exciting announcement regarding a new supplement stack/bundle that's been added to the DeFranco line. [You asked for it & you got it!] This is followed up with an unexpected [somewhat shocking] announcement concerning the future of the Industrial Strength Show. Joe then answers a question about his Top 5 "movie heels" before getting into today's main topic - How To Fix a Bulging Lumbar Disc. Joe reveals the simple 3-step process he uses whenever he has a "disc flare-up". He also shares his daily, 4-Move "Mobilize & Anchor" routine for general low back maintenance/health. Joe concludes the show with his top tips for training with/around chronic low back pain.

• Important Links/Products Mentioned
• www.IndustrialStrengthShow.com - Show Notes & Timestamps
• Joe D's Alligator-Like "Immune System Stack"
• AMPED Warm-up 3.0
• Follow @defrancosgym on Instagram

This week's show consists of a 'mish-mash' of 3 different topics: 1. Joe gives an update on his shoulder rehab [which is also accompanied by a lesson about what it truly means to make "constant progress"] 2. Joe shares his thoughts on the Ryan Crowley "pec tear video" & the pros/cons of programming supra-maximal eccentrics 3. How to build/maintain muscle & burn fat in just 10 minutes a day!

• For Timestamps & Important Links from this episode goto www.IndustrialStrengthShow.com
• Follow Joe D. on Instagram
• STRENGTH: Barbell Training Essentials
• DeFranco Insider

 

This week Joe takes a deep dive into the topic of 'Strength & Conditioning for Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu'. Specific topics of discussion include: Warm-up Considerations for the BJJ Athlete; Joe's [extremely effective] 2-Day "Condensed Conjugate" Strength Template; Conditioning for BJJ [Best practices for improving aerobic capacity, alactic capacity & lactic capacity]; How to organize BJJ practice, strength training and extra conditioning sessions into a weekly plan... and Much MORE!

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• For Timestamps & Important Links from this episode visit: www.IndustrialStrengthShow.com

This week Joe is joined by Rayron Gracie - son of the late Ryan Gracie, aka, "The Bad Boy of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu". Highlights from this conversation include: The insane story of how Rayron was attacked by a crazy person after his last workout at DeFranco's Gym; What prompted Rayron to call Joe & hire him as his Strength & Conditioning coach; The importance of incorporating strength & conditioning into BJJ training; The effect that Rayron's "newfound strength" has had on his technical/BJJ skill; Why the Gracie family was (originally) AGAINST strength training; Knowing the difference between "Getting Better" vs "Getting Tired"; The conditioning tool that has the highest carryover to BJJ; Rayron's misconception of what a great coach was/is supposed to do; Why all S&C programs were NOT created equal; Rayron's documentary, "Letters to My Father"...and Much MORE!

• For Show Notes, Timestamps & Important Links from this episode goto: www.IndustrialStrengthShow.com
• To watch Rayron's documentary, "Letters To My Father" CLICK HERE.

This week Joe continues his wildly popular/polarizing segment from last week - Overrated/Underrated! Topics include: Arm Day for Athletes; Shampoo; Walking/LISS Cardio; Narrow Stance Squatting for Athletes; Training to Failure; Cannabis for Recovery; Burpees; Barefoot training; Garage Gyms; Knee Sleeves, Elbow Sleeves & Belts; Static Stretching; TRT; Marriage; Fructose/Fruit; Ranch Dressing; "Girl Push-ups"; Smith Machine; Expensive Workout Attire; Post Workout "Anabolic Window" & More!

*For Timestamps from this episode goto: www.IndustrialStrengthShow.com

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This week Joe introduces a new segment where he rates over 35 different exercises, training techniques, foods, movies, wrestlers & more! Specific topics include kettlebells, hip thrusts, front squats, flywheel training, velocity-based training, Peloton bikes, Ice baths, pineapple on pizza & many, Many MORE!

 

*For Show Notes & Timestamps from this episode visit www.IndustrialStrengthShow.com

 

*To purchase DeFranco's Nutritional Supplements visit www.DeFrancosNutrition.com

 

*To support today's sponsor visit www.HelloWater.com [promo code: DEFRANCO]

Joe begins the show by explaining why there was a delay [posting this week's episode]. He then continues the Q&A he started last week. Specific topics of discussion include: Joe's "BIG 3" exercise categories for ongoing shoulder health; Is there a "new group" of people who rival those who don't return their shopping carts?! What are Joe's thoughts on using "RPE"? How/When does Joe recommend programming loaded carries [and what are his favorite variations]... Plus More!

 

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*For Show Notes, Timestamps & Important Links from this episode goto: www.IndustrialStrengthShow.com

Joe kicks off this week's show by addressing his [embarrassing] Super Bowl prediction from last week. He then does a "live to tape" Q&A, answering questions on the following 4 topics: 1) Is there a way to include a "scoring system" into the AMPED Movement Screen/Assessment? 2) Does Joe prefer spaghetti or lasagna? Meatballs or meat sauce? Lol 3) Does Joe take an athlete's weight class & "fight style" into consideration when designing training programs for fighters? 4) What does Joe think of Tom Brady's training [and his trainer's claim that "training with bands makes muscles softer and more pliable"?]

*For Show Notes & Timestamps goto: www.IndustrialStrengthShow.com

**To register for this month's CPPS L1 Hybrid Course goto: www.CPPScoaches.com/schedule [Use coupon code "ROSE20" to SAVE 20%!]

Joe kicks off this week's show with a Super Bowl 55 prediction. He then reads a question from a listener who's interested in learning more about programming supersets. Joe explains WHY he includes supersets in almost all of his programs, then shares his 5 favorite "types" of supersets.

*For Show Notes & Timestamps goto: www.IndustrialStrengthShow.com

*To register for any of our CPPS courses goto: www.CPPScoaches.com/schedule

Joe dedicates the first half of this week's show to his 102-year-old grandmother [who passed away this week]. He shares the Top 3 "life lessons" he learned from her, as well as 2 "health tips" she shared with him on her 100th birthday. After Joe's tribute to his grandmother, he answers 3 listener questions. Topics include: 1) What exercises does Joe recommend when a client can't even perform a BODYWEIGHT squat? 2) How/Why do newbie's increase their STRENGTH  before seeing any visible changes in SIZE? 3) If "flexing the spine under load" is dangerous, why do so many coaches teach a 'posterior pelvic tilt' when performing hip thrusts?

*For Show Notes & Timestamps from this episode goto: www.IndustrialStrengthShow.com

 

*To become CPPS-certified [from home] goto: www.CPPScoaches.com/schedule

 

*To purchase DeFranco's Nutritional Supplements goto: www.DeFrancosNutrition.com