Joe DeFranco's Industrial Strength Show

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 weig...

This week Joe looks at the findings of a new study that investigated the association between push-up capacity and future risk of cardiovascular disease. Joe shares his thoughts on the study and then provides some actionable takeaways for his listeners. For Show Notes & Timestamps visit: www. IndustrialStrengthShow.com To register for an upcoming CPPS course goto: www. CPPScoaches.com/schedule To p...

This week's show starts with Joe ranting about his newest pet peeve... He then begins a Q&A which includes questions on the following topics: Why your box squat strength isn't carrying over to your free squats; The benefits of backward sled dragging; The negative effect of training with chains; Replacing the 225 Bench Press Test at the NFL Combine; Joe's unpopular opinion on CBD products; How to k...

In honor of Valentine's Day, Joe shows his audience some love by giving away FREE STUFF before the start of the show. The episode begins with Joe sharing the significance of today's date and then he pushes for February 13th to become "National Warehouse Gym Owner's Day". Joe then shifts his focus to today's 2 main questions/topics: Tips for starting a home gym on a budget & Why/When would you prog...

This week Joe is joined by New Jersey-based Chiropractor - Dr. Gregory Doerr. Dr. Doerr is the developer of FTMI (Functional Taping for Musculoskeletal Injuries) & FST (Functional Soft Tissue). He's also a highly sought after speaker - lecturing internationally on the topics of Sports Medicine, Rehab, Taping and soft tissue procedures.   On today's show, Joe sits down with Dr. Doerr to discuss the...

This week Joe covers 2 main topics. During the first half of the show, he critiques a female listener's program (who hasn't been happy with her results). Joe discovers the ONE minor problem in her program that he feels has had a MAJOR (negative) snowball-like effect. He explains exactly how to fix the problem and guarantees she'll see/feel a difference! He promises this advice will help ALL female...

Joe starts this week's show by sharing some personal info regarding the rough week his wife, kids (and even dogs) are having as they battle the flu and a horrible stomach virus. This prompts Joe to speculate how he's been able to remain healthy - even though he's been sleep-deprived and surrounded by sick people. After sharing his thoughts on his "alligator-like immune system", Joe answers the fol...

This week Joe follows up on all the questions and comments he received after posting video footage of his 8-year-old daughters first strength training session. Topics include: The #1 secret to making your kids first workout experience a positive/impactful one; Specific strength training & conditioning guidelines for kids; The danger(s) involved in "over-conditioning" young kids; The truth about ea...

This week Joe continues his Instagram Q&A from last week. Topics covered include: 1) How to incorporate banded squats, bench presses and deadlifts into the SB911 program 2) How to train high school athletes who also have to train at school with their team 3) The craziest (and most impactful) DM Joe ever received 4) How long should you coach before you start selling products? 5) How to run a faster...

This week begins Part 1 of a 2-Part Instagram Q&A where Joe will be answering 20 total questions from his audience. Today's topics include: 1) The steps involved in designing an effective training program 2) Biggest mistakes people make that prevents them from reaching their goals  3) Determining your "Power Index" 4) Advice for training multi-sport youth athletes that are always "in-season" 5) Is...

On this final episode of 2019, Joe D. shares this year's most popular show (based on downloads, feedback and social media engagement), then reflects on WHY he feels that show was so impactful. He then reviews the Top 5 Training Takeaways from 2019. This episode also includes lots of FREE STUFF for the audience! Listen to find out how you can win t-shirts, hoodies, Fat Gripz & More!   For Show Note...

This week Joe is answering emails & Instagram questions from his audience. Specific topics of discussion include: Joe's opinion on training when sick; Unusual (but smart) rep recommendations for beginners; The problems associated with having flat feet (and how to fix them); Joe's favorite Christmas movie; Deadlift grip recommendations; Post-workout stretching vs box breathing; Joe's thoughts on TR...

This week Joe covers 2 main topics. For the first 20 minutes he discusses Rest Intervals. You'll learn the relationship between reps & rest, when full recovery between sets is recommended vs incomplete recovery...and the exception to the rule(s). After a brief "shopping cart" tangent, Joe gets into today's 2nd topic, where he reveals the 8 (most popular) exercises that he feels do more harm than g...

Chris Duffin returns to the Industrial Strength Show...and there's a lot to talk about since his last appearance 2.5 years ago! Highlights from this conversation include: Chris's grand goal of becoming the 1st person to squat AND deadlift 1000lbs; Using velocity as an objective way to autoregulate your training; How Chris designs his warm-ups; Chris's post-workout routine & favorite recovery metho...

George DeFranco returns to the Industrial Strength Show to answer YOUR questions! Topics discussed during this week's Q&A include: George's biggest pet peeves (as a gym owner); Worst excuses used by people looking to get out of tickets; How Joe pisses off his dad; George's advice to his 45-year-old self; Memorable fatherhood moments and stories about "little Joe D."; Discipline in the DeFranco hou...

Joe is back from California & he's fired up! This week he discusses why the "negative" research surrounding ice baths, static stretching and foam rolling still HASN'T changed his views on the topics. He explains why he still incorporates these things into his programming (and you should too!) The end of today's episode is dedicated to the box squat. Joe describes why he feels the box squat is the...

Joe concludes his 18-hour workday with a Q&A. (Please forgive him if he sounds delirious...especially towards the end of the show lol :)) This week's topics include:The effects alcohol has on performance; How to develop athletic power (3 common mistakes you must avoid); Best ways to prevent "wintertime blues"; Is eating right before going to sleep bad for you; The 2 "cheat foods" Joe is currently...

Joe has FINALLY watched "The Game Changers" on Netflix and he has a LOT of thoughts to share with his audience! After his documentary review, Joe finishes the podcast by giving a 'Diaz vs Masvidal' fight prediction, along with his thoughts on UFC's strict drug-testing policy...and an interesting suggestion regarding the future of drug testing.   For Show Notes & Timestamps from today's episode vis...

This week Joe answers 5 new questions from his listeners. Topics include: Can it be beneficial to lift the DAY OF a fight or competition; Why do so many athletes get diarrhea (or puke) after eating a pre-game meal...and what can they do about it; When is training to failure most beneficial; Joe provides a condensed conjugate/Westside programming template for athletes who can only strength train 2X...

Cam Josse returns to the podcast to share some NEW programming ideas and progressions he's been implementing at DeFranco's private gym in East Rutherford, NJ! Specific topics of conversation include: ACL injury prevention guidelines; Why Cameron now STARTS his training cycles with an emphasis on unilateral movements and then progresses to bilateral movements (as opposed to the other way around); H...

Joe continues his information-packed Q&A from last week! This week's new topics include: Loading parameters and set/rep recommendations for your accessory lifts (when myofibrillar hypertrophy is the main goal); Best accessory exercises for increasing deadlift strength; How to put on size without losing athleticism; Best exercises to fix "uneven shoulders"; Have the DeFranco Core Values changed at...

On this week's episode Joe answers 17 different questions covering a wide variety of topics. Highlights include: How to organize a lower body power workout; Best lower body exercises for tall athletes; Why Joe switched from coffee to caffeine tablets; How to train and build hard/dense muscles (as opposed to looking "soft & puffy"); How to distinguish if your tight ankles are a flexibility issue or...

This week's podcast was recorded on location in Orlando, Florida - where Joe got to catch up with former NXT Champ Tommaso Ciampa (as he prepares for his in-ring return!) Highlight's from Joe & Tommaso's conversation include: What life is like as an "Indy wrestler"; Is it more fun to be a heel or babyface; The unique/frustrating process of recovering from neck surgery; The importance of having the...

This week Joe is joined by UFC Fighter and fellow "Jersey Boy" Mickey Gall. Highlights from this INFOTAINMENT-PACKED show include: Crazy bar & bum fight stories; The biggest "difference-makers" in Mickey's training (since he began working w/ Joe); What is Mickey's mindset when he "makes the walk" to the octagon before a UFC fight; The exercise(s) that Mickey HATES doing but LOVES the results; Best...

This week Dr. Johanan Rand makes his 3rd appearance on the Industrial Strength Show. He uses this appearance to share new research regarding "NAD" (nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide) - an exciting new anti-aging breakthrough! During this episode you will learn: What exactly is "NAD"; What does NAD do inside our body; How long has NAD supplementation been around; Can you test your NAD levels; The a...