Joe DeFranco's Industrial Strength Show

This week Joe is joined by the world's foremost expert in rehabilitating spine injuries and healing back pain - Dr. Stuart McGill. They discuss a variety of topics including: Dr. McGill's [actual] stance on "flexing the spine"; Atlas Stone lifting technique [and the loads it places on the spine]; Is direct ab/core training necessary?; Best movements for developing 'high performance' core strength;...

This week Joe helps a soon-to-be former college athlete who wants to continue training like an athlete, but WITHOUT the "aches & pains". Specific Topics covered include: Identifying the main physical attributes that most athletes need; The "longevity-based approach" to developing Speed & Power, Maximal Strength, Muscular Hypertrophy and Endurance; "Quick Fixes" for Low Back Pain, Knee Pain & Shoul...

Today's show starts with a [random] rant regarding the Industrial Strength Show's "BS" iTunes ranking... Joe then reads this week's winning iTunes review, gives away a 4-month supply of DeFranco's Vitamin D 5000, and thanks the audience for their incredible support regarding the launch of his new #RebuiltProgram. Joe then reads an email from a listener which prompts today's main show topic: How To...

Joe kicks off this week's show with BIG NEWS -  ReBuilt 2.0  is finally live and ready to change the bodies/lives of lifters worldwide! After sharing some details surrounding the launch of ReBuilt 2.0, Joe reads this week's winning iTunes review, gives away a 4-month supply of vitamin D, then gets into today's main show topics. This includes: 1) How/Why Joe ditched the straight bar for 12+ weeks a...

Joe kicks off this week's show by giving away a 4-month supply of DeFranco's Vitamin D & announcing the official ReBuilt 2.0 launch date! He then shares his thoughts on the following 3 training topics: How/When MAINTENANCE can be considered massive PROGRESS [in your training]; The "Hidden Secret" to Fat Loss; The TRUTH About Exercise Variety...and More! *For a full list of Show Notes & Timestamps...

Joe kicks off the first episode of 2022 by following up on some of the "brain dump" topics he spoke about 5 weeks ago. Updates include: ReBuilt 2.0 product launch, NEW "DeFranco Diet Guide" details, DeFrancosNutrition.com relaunch, DeFranco's Gym renovations and More! After his "business & life update", Joe answers questions on the following 3 topics: 1) Fat Loss & Muscle Building Made Simple AF 2...

Joe begins the final show of 2021 by giving away some free merch to 2 loyal listeners. He then shares the TOP 3 most popular guests (and downloaded shows) of 2021, before answering 4 new questions. Q&A TOPICS INCLUDE: Gym Lessons That Can Successfully Be Applied To Business/Life; The Benefits of "Off-Set Loading" Unilateral Movements; The Biggest Missed Opportunity of 2021 [Warning: RANT ALERT]; I...

In honor of the holidays, Joe starts the show by giving away some free merch. He then answers 13 "off-topic" listener questions! TOPICS INCLUDE: What's crazier, BJJ or Pro Wrestling? Top 5 songs played [all-time] at DeFranco's Gym How does one catch the DELTOID variant? What's in Joe's favorite protein smoothies? What equipment is needed for the new ReBuilt 2.0 program? How'd Joe get so damn vascu...

Joe kicks off this week's show with an [off-topic] rant regarding his health insurance. He eventually composes himself and answers 4 listener questions. TOPICS INCLUDE: Is tracking macros a 'necessary evil' for those looking to get lean & healthy; How to bullet-proof your hamstrings with minimal equipment & space; Why "perfect form" is killing your gains; Max-Effort training guidelines for washed-...

This week Joe welcomes back Dr. Chad Waterbury [who first appeared on the podcast 3 years ago]. Chad is a world-class S&C coach, physical therapist, author & teacher. He currently teaches the course "Resistance Training Techniques for High-Performance Athletes" for the master's degree in sports science program at USC. Chad returns to the Industrial Strength Show to discuss his new book, "Elite Phy...

Joe kicks off this week's show with an update on the release of his newest program - ReBuilt 2.0! He then performs an [impromptu] "brain dump" to clear his head before answering 2 listener questions. The first question/topic covered is "tendon strength". Joe shares his top 5 methods for building strong, healthy tendons. Joe is then asked to write a full shoulder workout for one of his listeners, w...

This week Joe introduces his audience to Jamie Dorely - CEO & Co-Founder/Owner of Nutritional Frontiers and the man responsible for overseeing the formulation & distribution of DeFranco's Nutritional Supplements. In this episode Jamie explains how to navigate your way through the [misleading] supplement industry, while also sharing his time-tested Thanksgiving/Holiday eating hacks...and Much MORE!...

Jim "Smitty" Smith returns to the Industrial Strength Show to discuss flexibility, mobility & how to warm up properly! Highlights from this conversation include: The many benefits of lighter/longer loaded carries; A [new] metric Joe has been using to determine the effectiveness of his workouts; How has Joe's pre-workout prep changed since having shoulder surgery; The "slow cook" approach to warmin...

This week Joe answers 3 listener questions. TOPICS INCLUDE: "Absolute Strength Standards" for the barbell bench, squat & deadlift [How do YOU stack up?]; Joe's [current] GO-TO upper body exercises for hypertrophy and joint longevity; Weight Vest training recommendations...and More! *For a full list of show notes & timestamps visit:  www. IndustrialStrengthShow.com Important Links/People Mentioned...

This week Joe welcomes Eugene Teo to the Industrial Strength Show. Eugene is a former bodybuilder turned problem-solver / muscle mechanics expert who teaches people [from all walks of life] how to build a better body in the most effective manner possible. This 90-minute conversation covers a variety of different topics. Highlights include: How the STRONG documentary impacted Eugene's teenage years...

Joe kicks off this week's show with a very important announcement regarding the DeFranco Supplement line/website. He then answers two listener questions. TOPICS INCLUDE:  #1) Does Joe feel heavy, "max-effort" training is dangerous/counterproductive for older lifters? #2) How to fix chronically tight hamstrings? *For a full list of Show Notes & Timestamps goto  www. IndustrialStrengthShow.com Impor...

This week Joe sits down with Dr. Corey Peacock - Head S&C coach at Sanford MMA - a premier professional MMA team comprised of some of the top-ranked fighters in the world, including multiple current and former World Champions. Corey is also an associate professor in the Department of Health & Human Performance at Nova Southeastern University. Highlights from Corey & Joe's conversation include: How...

HUGE SHOW THIS WEEK! During the first half of the episode, Joe continues the conversation regarding his "Relative Strength Index" (RSI) standards and exercise execution. Specific topics include: Performing Goblet Squats with heels elevated vs feet flat on floor & Specific Push-up/Pull-up standards for FEMALES. The second half of the show is dedicated to Joe's [updated] "Training Longevity Commandm...

On this week's show, Joe reveals the origin and specifics of his "Relative Strength Index" (RSI). He explains the tests that make up the RSI - along with his grading system - for determining how strong & FIT you are! He also includes bonus replacements for the "BIG 3" (barbell bench, squat, deadlift) for endomorphs looking to improve their overall fitness [while still being strong af]. *For Show N...

This week Christian Thibaudeau makes his [highly anticipated] debut on the Industrial Strength Show! Christian has been training & coaching for over 2 decades, working with athletes from dozens of different sports. He has written 4 books, 700+ published articles on T-Nation, and has pioneered multiple educational courses - including the brilliant "Neuro-typing" system (which goes in-depth on how t...

This week Joe answers 5 listener questions. TOPICS INCLUDE: Has Joe ditched the straight bar [since having shoulder surgery]? How to make social media great again! Is it more important to limit carbs or fats when "Fat Loss" is the main goal? The [2-Exercise] ANTI-Upper Body Warm-up!! Joe's thoughts on Drop-sets [Plus he shares his new "PUSH" workout!] *For Show Notes, Timestamps & Important Links...

Joe kicks off this week's show by giving the audience an update on the "COVID situation" in the DeFranco household. He then shares the results of his most recent bloodwork & body composition analysis. He concludes the show by reflecting on the ONE THING that has made the biggest difference in his overall health! *For Show Notes, Timestamps & all the Important Links from this episode visit:  www. I...

After initially canceling this week's show, Joe decides to hop on the mic and give the audience an update on his daughter's positive COVID test, as well as the "experimental procedure" Joe performed on himself when he started feeling sick.. *For Show Notes, Timestamps & Important Links from this episode visit  www. IndustrialStrengthShow.com IMPORTANT LINKS/PRODUCTS MENTIONED DeFranco's Immune Sys...

After experiencing power outages [due to hurricane Ida] Joe was finally able to sit down and record an Overrated/Underrated podcast! TOPICS INCLUDE: Umbrellas; Supersets; Being a punter/kicker in the NFL; Jumping Rope; Lyle Alzado; George Carlin; Training like an athlete when you're not; Benefits of walking; Natural soaps like Dr. Squatch; Pull-ups; Lululemon joggers; Metabolic conditioning circui...

After starting the show w/ 2 important/exciting announcements, Joe covers 3 main topics: 1) What everyone needs to know about EXERCISE SELECTION [including Joe's thoughts on programming Nordic Hamstring Curls] 2) Joe takes the audience through "A Day In His Life" 3) How to determine the best diet for YOU! *For Show Notes & Timestamps from this episode goto   www. IndustrialStrengthShow. com Import...