Joe DeFranco

Joe DeFranco's Industrial Strength Show

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World-renowned strength & conditioning coach Joe DeFranco shares his thoughts on training for peak performance, mindset, and living your passion. As the founder and owner of DeFranco's Gym, he also provides the business knowledge that helped him turn a 500-square-foot storage closet into a global brand. Each week, Joe will educate, motivate and entertain his audience by answering their questions and/or conducting interviews with top athletes, fitness professionals, entrepreneurs, and other highly successful people.

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Joe DeFranco

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Health

Latest episode

Jul 9, 2026

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Episodes

Episode 156: Dr. Tom & Joe D. Talk Protein Powder Quality, Improving Relationships & Spoiled Bastards! 15.03.2018

Dr. Tom returns and as usual he's got a lot to talk about! This week's topics include: Whey Protein ISOLATE vs Whey Protein CONCENTRATE; Supplement company manufacturing practices [Buyer Beware]; Dr. Tom reveals Joe's "Love Language"; "Bilella's Greatest Hits"; Joe & Ashley take the DISC Personality Test; Another sale for you spoiled bastards...and MORE!  For Show Notes & Timestamps go to  www. In...

EP155: How To Create A Product That Jumps Out & Finds Your Customers w/ Paul Reddick 08.03.2018

Paul "The Wolf" Reddick returns to the show to solve all our business and internet marketing problems! Topics of discussion include: How most guys try to solve their problems (and why it doesn't work); The "marketing question" that nobody wants to talk about; How to create a product that stands out in a crowd; Should you try to "appeal to the masses" or target a specific "niche audience"; How to s...

Episode 154: The Biggest Fitness Scam Ever, What Exercises DON'T Do...and an impromptu Business Lesson! 01.03.2018

Joe D. slides into his Instagram DM's and answers questions on the following topics: The relationship between mobility and stability; How/Why your exercise selection does NOT determine your end result/adaptation; The biggest fitness scam of all-time...and an impromptu lesson in growing your business!  For Show Notes & Timestamps go to www. IndustrialStrengthShow.com

Episode 153: Scott "Mr. Strong Bastard" Woodhall on Training, Helping Others & His Hatred for Traditional Meditation 21.02.2018

Joe interviews this year's Strong Bastard Transformation Challenge Grand Champion - Scott Woodhall. Together, they discuss a wide variety of topics including: How Scott tweaked the SB911 program to fit his personal needs; How Scott is utilizing his "new-found fame" to help others; Scott and Joe share their mutual hatred for "traditional meditation"...and Much MORE!    For Show Notes & Timestamps g...

Episode 152: Dr. John Rusin: Long-term Gainz Without the Aches & Pains! 15.02.2018

This week, Joe sits down with Dr. John Rusin. Together, they discuss a variety of topics including: Strategies for reducing pain, increasing strength and living healthier; How "corrective exercises" SHOULD be implemented; The 6 phases of a proper warm-up; The daily activity that everyone with low back pain should be doing; The 6 foundational movement patterns that should be the cornerstone of ever...

Episode 151: Never-Before-Told Stories of Struggle From My First 5 Years in Business! 08.02.2018

A young struggling business owner asks Joe to share some of the challenges he faced during his "come up" in the fitness industry.  Joe responds by detailing 5 never-before-told stories of struggle from his early years in business.  For Show Notes & Timestamps go to  www. IndustrialStrengthShow.com

Episode 150: Paul Rabil On Humility, Turning Pro vs. STAYING Pro & More! 31.01.2018

This week, Joe sits down with the world's most recognizable lacrosse player, Paul Rabil.  They discuss a wide variety of topics including:  Humility, what it takes to make it to the professional level vs. what it takes to STAY pro;  The importance of recovery; Overcoming setbacks, productivity and daily rituals; book recommendations...and Much MORE!  For Show Notes & Timestamps go to www. Industri...

Episode 149: The TRUTH About BCAAs! 25.01.2018

This week, Joe takes a deep dive on 4 different topics: #1 Should You Be Concerned With Elevated Liver Enzymes? #2 Are BCAAs a Waste of Money? #3 Should You Perform Your Most Important Workout on Monday? #4 Does Fruit Make You Fat?  For Show Notes & Timestamps go to www. IndustrialStrengthShow.com

Episode 148: Dr. Tom Talks Hormone Optimization, Functional Testing & Fat Loss! 18.01.2018

Dr. Tom makes his first podcast appearance of 2018 and he's got a lot to talk about! Topics of discussion include: The role genetics play in obesity; "Metabolic multi-tasking"; Inflammatory foods; Hormone optimization; The NEW Hormone Test that most people don't know exists...and Much MORE!  For Show Notes & Timestamps go to  www. IndustrialStrengthShow.com

Episode 147: Programming Unilateral Exercises & Micro-dosing Your Workouts w/ Cameron Josse 11.01.2018

The first half of this week's show is dedicated to unilateral training. Cameron Josse discusses why he's added more unilateral work into his athlete's programs, how his current template differs from the "original" DeFranco's template, and the benefits of max-effort unilateral exercises. Joe also shares some lesser-known benefits of unilateral training for the "over 40" crowd. The second half of th...

Episode 146: Startin' 2018 STRONG! [Actionable Advice on Training, Nutrition & Business] 04.01.2018

Joe D. answers some of the most popular questions he received during 2017. Topics include: Top 3 Training Mistakes You Must Avoid To Make GAINZ; 3 Easy Steps to Healthy Shoulders; Top 3 Stretches for Reducing Low-Back Pain; Joe's Favorite On-The-Go Healthy Snacks; Top 5 Supplements for Men Over 40; Best Practices for Making Your New Year's Fitness Goals Stick; Top 3 Steps to Opening a Warehouse Gy...

Episode145: Joe D. Talks Training, Nutrition, Parenting, and More! 28.12.2017

For the final show of 2017, Joe spends almost 2 hours answering questions on a wide variety of topics!  To see the specific questions (along with their timestamps), go to  www. IndustrialStrengthShow.com

144: How to Train Pain-Free Forever [10 Tips for Life-Long Progress] 21.12.2017

This week, Joe shares 10 techniques that will help prevent injuries, speed up recovery, and lead to life-long progress in the gym.  For Show Notes & Timestamps go to:   www. IndustrialStrengthShow.com

Episode 143: Does Overtraining Really Exist? 14.12.2017

This week, Joe D. gives his thoughts on Overtraining. Does it really exist or is it a fallacy? This leads Joe into a conversation about Recovery.  He discusses "active" vs "passive" recovery methods, practical ways to determine your daily readiness, the importance of autoregulating your training, and Much MORE! For Show Notes & TIMESTAMPS go to  www. IndustrialStrengthShow.com

Episode 142: Turning Setbacks into Comebacks w/ Mickey Gall 07.12.2017

Joe D. and Mickey Gall allow the audience to "eavesdrop" on their first conversation since Mickey's loss at UFC 217. The tough conversation leads to some very valuable lessons and advice that anyone can apply to their business or life. For Show Notes & Timestamps go to  www. IndustrialStrengthShow.com

Episode: 141 How to Create a Culture of Badassery w/ the OG's of Warehouse Gyms 30.11.2017

Before there were "boxes" on every street corner, two dudes from New Jersey were kicking ass and changing lives in their small, sweaty warehouse gyms. Today, warehouse gyms equipped with tractor tires, prowlers and chains have become the norm. Many people credit Joe DeFranco & Jason Ferruggia for pioneering these types of gyms. On today's show, Joe & Jay reveal how they created a world-class cultu...

EP 140: Jeff Cavaliere on Work Ethic, Youtube Success, Nutrition & More! 22.11.2017

This week, Joe sits down with Jeff Cavaliere - a professional sports physical therapist and strength coach, and the creator of ATHLEAN-X. Topics of discussion include: How Jeff got started in the fitness industry; Jeff's first "big break"; How he's successfully used youtube to market his business; The process involved in creating a quality youtube video; The difference between "having a job" vs "w...

Episode 139: 5 Gym Lessons I've Successfully Applied to Business/Life 16.11.2017

Joe shares his recent Starbucks encounter where a fan asked him to specifically describe how "the gym teaches you everything you need to know about life".  For Show Notes & Timestamps goto  www. IndustrialStrengthShow.com

Episode 138: The ART of Sports Science w/ Dr. Fergus Connolly 09.11.2017

This weeks guest is Dr. Fergus Connolly. Fergus is the author of "GAME CHANGER" and currently the Performance Director for the University of Michigan's football program. During this week's podcast, Joe and Cameron both sit down with Fergus to ask him questions regarding to  psychology, coaching, and sports science. Some specific topics of discussion include: Why Fergus decided to write "GAME CHANG...

Episode 137: Joe D. Gets Personal! [Off-Topic Q&A] 02.11.2017

This week, Joe continues his Instagram Q&A from last week, but this time he's focussing on the "non-training" questions. Question topics include: George DeFranco stories, Turning "negatives" into "positives", Shopping cart stories, Urinating in strange places, Joe D's #1 phobia, Quotes to live by, The next "big thing" in Joe D's career, Defining "success", Dealing with depleted brain chemistry, an...

Episode 136: 90-Minute Q&A w/ Joe D! 26.10.2017

Joe D. spends 90 straight minutes answering YOUR questions. He covers a wide variety of topics including:  Training while pregnant ,  Landing celebrity clients ,  Preparing for Ninja Warrior competitions , and his  Top 5 workout songs  - just to name a few!  For Show Notes & Timestamps goto  www. IndustrialStrengthShow.com

Episode 135: Adjusting Macros to Build Muscle & Lose Fat 19.10.2017

After a 9-week hiatus, Dr. Tom returns to the Industrial Strength Show! This week, Joe and Dr. Tom discuss the following topics:  How to adjust macros to reach your personal goals; Post-Workout macronutrient ratio guidelines; "Nutrient Partitioning"; Strength training guidelines for athletes that compete in weight-class sports; The 7 Biomarkers of Longevity; DeFranco's Nutritional Supplement SALE....

Episode 134: Training vs "Working Out", Ignoring Your Competition, & More! 12.10.2017

This week, Joe answers an email from a concerned podcast listener. The email prompts Joe to address two different topics during the show:  #1) Is Joe hurting his business by giving away too much free information to his competitors? #2) What's the difference between "Training" & "Working Out"?  For Show Notes & Timestamps goto  www. IndustrialStrengthShow.com

Episode 133: Strength Training & Pre-Pubescent Children: Is it Dangerous? 05.10.2017

This week Joe answers an email sent in from one of his listeners. He spends the first half of the show discussing the misconceptions surrounding strength training and pre-pubescent children. The second half of the show is dedicated to the busy "washed-up meathead". Joe shares some of the methods he's currently been using to cut down on his gym time without sacrificing results!  For Show Notes & Ti...

Episode132: BONUS Q&A! [Increasing Punching Power & Joe D's Current Workout Routine] 29.09.2017

As promised, Joe D. provides a second show this week (in order to make up for last week's show "disappearing"). During this bonus episode, Joe gives in-depth insight into his "recipe" for improving punching power and his current workout routine.  For Show Notes & Timestamps visit  www. IndustrialStrengthShow.com

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