Joe DeFranco's Industrial Strength Show

After not seeing each other or speaking for over 10 years, Joe D. reunites with Jim Wendler to discuss a variety of topics! Highlights from their conversation include: The backstory behind Jim's "Why I Hate Joe DeFranco" article; Important lessons about business growth; The rewards of working with young kids [compared to pro athletes]; Dealing with online criticism; Biggest mistake young lifters make; Why Jim doesn't include "testing days" in his high school kid's programs; Jim's thoughts on programming assistance exercises; What's the biggest difference between how Jim trains high school athletes vs how he trains himself; Why Jim does NOT incorporate much exercise variety into his athlete's programs; The dangers of training "too heavy" [and the importance of sub-maximal work]; Jim's top tips for training longevity...and Much MORE!

 

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

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

This week Joe celebrates the 300th episode of the Industrial Strength Show! He begins the podcast with another prize/giveaway! He then gives an update on his shoulder rehab [and the unique challenge he must complete before "allowing himself" to barbell bench press again]. Ashley DeFranco then joins the show for an Uncensored Q&A! Topics include: Who has more shoes - Joe or Ashley?; Joe's worst habit [that drives her nuts]; Has she ever caught Joe NOT putting his shopping cart back?!; Her favorite trait of Joe; What are her favorite snacks?; Why doesn't she listen to the Industrial Strength Show?; What's her opinion of the Industrial Strength Universe?; Top tips for a successful marriage; What is Ashley's current workout split; The [extremely unique] ritual that takes place before Joe writes Ashley a new program...and MORE!

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

This week Joe is joined by Calvin Hartman - Head Strength Coach at DeFranco's Training & Consulting in East Rutherford, NJ. Highlights from their conversation include: How Calvin first met Joe; The backstory behind Calvin's internship and how he ultimately took over for Cameron Josse as Head Strength Coach at DeFranco's; The thing Calvin did for Joe that "won him over forever"; The traits that Joe looks for in a trainer/person; What was Calvin's impression of Joe before meeting him vs after meeting him; Who is Calvin's least favorite person to train at DeFranco's?; How does Calvin organize the training week for his high school & college football clients?; Why does Joe place such an emphasis on the "shopping cart thing"... and Much MORE!!

 

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

In this final episode of 2020, Joe highlights the GOOD things that happened during an otherwise rough year. He then goes on a bit of an angry rant regarding the 4 things that SHOULD HAVE taken precedence over "mask-wearing", "hand washing" & "social distancing"!

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

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

This special "Christmas Eve edition" of the podcast includes a mix of training, nutrition & holiday-related questions. Specific topics include: The difference between programming "box squats" vs "squats to a box"; Joe's thoughts on "dieting during the holidays"; What was Joe's all-time favorite Christmas gift(s) as a child?; Joe's favorite Christmas movie; Troubleshooting/overcoming chronic tightness [without stretching]...and More!

 

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

*To register for Kabuki Education Week CLICK HERE

*To become CPPS-certified online CLICK HERE

After a 1-week hiatus, Joe D. & the Industrial Strength Show RETURN! Joe starts the show by providing an update on his parent's health... He then reads a question from a listener inquiring about his current "diet". Specific topics covered include: Joe's current [anti] diet - What he IS & ISN'T tracking; The 4 things Joe consumes EVERY DAY [and YOU should too!]; Daily water intake recommendation; How Joe easily TRIPLED his vegetable consumption; Joe's thoughts on Honeycrisp apples - Are they really the equivalent of eating CANDY?!; Daily protein intake/recommendation; Joe walks the audience through a full day of eating, meal-by-meal...and Much MORE!

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

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

*To become CPPS-certified online goto: www.CPPSacademy.com

 

This week's show starts with the [unfortunate] news of George DeFranco's positive COVID test. After asking the Industrial Strength Universe to send some positive vibes his parents' way, Joe answers two listener questions. TOPICS INCLUDE: 1) How Joe programs cluster sets vs rest-pause [for strength & hypertrophy] 2) The reason Mike Tyson appeared to be in much better shape than Roy Jones Jr.

 

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

*To become a DeFranco Insider goto www.DeFrancoInsider.com

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

 

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 101" online course CLICK HERE [Use discount code "defranco" to get $20 OFF the course!]

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