Joe DeFranco's Industrial Strength Show

In this weeks episode, Paul Levesque [more popularly known as "Triple H"] finally joins the Industrial Strength Show!  Triple H is a 14-Time World Heavyweight Champion in WWE [World Wrestling Entertainment, Inc.]. Not only that, he is also WWE's Executive Vice President of Talent, Live Events & Creative. Needless to say, he's a busy man. Joe recently got to sit down with Triple H to discuss a wide...

This week, Joe celebrates his 1-Year "Podcastiversary" by reviewing his Top 17 Takeaways from the guests that appeared on the Industrial Strength Show.  These takeaways include a mix of training, business, and life lessons that will undoubtedly help YOU get to the next level! For specific TIMESTAMPS of today's show goto: https://www.defrancostraining. com/category/podcast/

Joe kicks off this week's episode with a huge announcement regarding the future of the Industrial Strength Show! He then gets into today's training topic - "Should Women Train Differently Than Men?"  Specific areas of discussion include: The misconception that certain exercises make you "bulkier" than others; Basic principles & benefits of training men vs women - Are they the same or different?; S...

Joe kicks off this weeks episode with a huge announcement regarding the future of the Industrial Strength Show! He then gets into today's training topic - "Should Women Train Differently Than Men?"   Specific areas of discussion include: The misconception that certain exercises make you "bulkier" than others; Basic principles & benefits of training men vs women - Are they the same or different?; S...

In this weeks episode, Joe clears up any confusion regarding the true meaning of the word periodization. He also gives a straightforward, understandable overview of both Linear & Conjugate periodization models. He then explains the benefits and drawbacks of each, along with some common misconceptions. He provides real-world examples of when each model can be used, as well as his personal periodiza...

In this weeks episode, Joe reveals the thought-process that goes into each and every program he designs. For the first time ever, he shares his "Top 6 Principles of Writing an Effective Program". Hearing [and learning] these principles will give you a much better understanding as to what goes on "inside Joe's head" and why DeFranco's Gym has produced such amazing results for such a long period of...

In this weeks episode, Joe discusses a recent NY Times article that revealed the "new" research on static stretching. (Simply put, the "new" research finally supports what Joe has been practicing for over 20 years.) After a rant on "BRO" Science vs. "Real" Research, Joe explains how to effectively incorporate static stretching into your routine in order to  improve  performance and reduce your ris...

In this week's episode, Joe reveals the 11 most common mistakes that prevent athletes from reaching their true speed potential. Avoiding these mistakes will undoubtedly accelerate progress and help any athlete take their speed to the next level! If you'd like to get MORE out of your training - while spending LESS wasted time on the track or in the gym - this episode is a "must-listen"! 

In this weeks episode,   Joe reveals the 11 most common mistakes that prevent athletes from reaching their true speed potential. Avoiding these mistakes will undoubtedly accelerate progress and help any athlete take their speed to the next level! If you'd like to get MORE out of your training - while spending LESS wasted time on the track or in the gym - this episode is a "must-listen"! 

In this week's podcast, Joe answers a wide variety of questions specifically directed towards vertical jump performance. Questions include the following topics: The simple test that will help you determine the "weak link" in your vertical jumping ability; Joe's "skinny calf" theory gets challenged by a listener; Volume recommendations for jumps and plyos; Biggest plyometric training mistakes; Joe...

In this week's podcast, Joe answers a wide variety of questions specifically directed towards vertical jump performance. Questions include the following topics: The simple test that will help you determine the "weak link" in your vertical jumping ability; Joe's "skinny calf" theory gets challenged by a listener; Volume recommendations for jumps and plyos; Biggest plyometric training mistakes; Joe...

In this first episode of 2016 Joe D. discusses TWO hot training topics! First, he reveals 5 of his tried-and-true methods for drastically reducing an athlete's probability of pulling a hamstring. Then, he reveals the truth behind the fat-burning effects of performing your cardio first thing in the morning on an empty stomach! Will you reach your fat-burning goals faster by performing your cardio i...

In this first episode of 2016 Joe D. discusses TWO hot training topics! First, he reveals 5 of his tried-and-true methods for drastically reducing an athlete's probability of pulling a hamstring. Then, he reveals the truth behind the fat-burning effects of performing your cardio first thing in the morning on an empty stomach! Will you reach your fat-burning goals faster by performing your cardio i...

In this final episode of 2015 Joe D. goes on an intense rant regarding New Year's Resolutions. He then reveals the ONE THING that will have the biggest impact on your success. George DeFranco also stops by to discuss what's pissing him off this holiday season :) 

In this final episode of 2015 Joe D. goes on an intense rant regarding New Year's Resolutions. He then reveals the ONE THING that will have the biggest impact on your success. George DeFranco also stops by to discuss what's pissing him off this holiday season :) 

In this special Christmas Spectacular  edition of the Industrial Strength Show, Joe shares a holiday story and then answers 3 questions from his listeners. Those 3 questions include: #1 - Eating whole eggs vs. just the whites.   #2 - Is muscular soreness an indicator of a good workout?   #3 - What does Joe D. want for Christmas? [The answer may shock you!]

In this weeks episode, Joe interviews pro football player turned motivational speaker & peak performance strategist - Matt Mayberry. Matt speaks candidly about his struggles with addiction as a teenager, his roller-coaster ride of emotions during his collegiate and professional football career, and the phone call from NY Times best-selling author   Stedman Graham that changed his life forever!  Yo...

Joe starts this week's show with a unique lesson in etiquette, aka, "meathead manners". After his 15 minute rant is complete, he discusses the following training topics: Can Trap Bar Deadlifts replace Straight Bar Deadlifts?; Best supplemental lifts to compliment the Trap Bar Deadlift; Why "nobody gives a sh*t" about how much you shrug; How to tell if you're a "chickenhead shrugger"; Top 3 mistake...

Joe   starts this weeks show with a unique lesson in etiquette, aka, "meathead manners". After his 15 minute rant is complete, he discusses the following training topics: Can Trap Bar Deadlifts replace Straight Bar Deadlifts?; Best supplemental lifts to compliment the Trap Bar Deadlift; Why "nobody gives a sh*t" about how much you shrug; How to tell if you're a "chickenhead shrugger"; Top 3 mistak...

In this weeks episode, Joe sits down with  Elitefts.com Founder & CEO - Dave Tate.   Here's a glimpse at just a few of the topics that Dave discussed during this conversation:  Life after powerlifting and "finding your identity" once you're no longer competing; Advice for former athletes that "lost the love" of their sport and are now bitter about the sacrifices they made to compete, etc; The impo...

In this weeks episode, Joe sits down with the first man to ever total 3000 pounds in the sport of Powerlifting - Donnie Thompson! Besides being one of the strongest men on earth, Donnie is also an innovator and trendsetter in the Strength & Conditioning industry. He's the creator of the Thompson Fatbell (a "kettlebell-like" implement with the handle re-positioned inside the bell), the Thompson Fat...

In this   weeks podcast, Joe shares his top tips and dirty tricks for getting athletes strong, without having them add any mass. [If you train wrestlers, boxers, MMA athletes - or any other athlete that competes in a sport with weight classes - this episode is for you.] While listening to this episode, you will learn: The role diet plays when you need to gain strength without gaining mass; Set, re...

In this weeks episode, Joe talks shop with fitness and life strategist - Jason Ferruggia. Here's a list of just a few of the [many] things that were discussed: The importance of becoming the best at ONE thing and "referring out" for everything else; The biggest difference between how Jay trained athletes during his first 5 years in business and his last 5 years; Why it's important for older lifter...

In this weeks episode, Joe exposes 10 common exercises that suck [or can be problematic] and how you can make them better. Here's a list of the exercises that Joe analyzes and then  fixes in this podcast:  Upright Rows, Barbell Bench Press, Tricep Extensions, Leg Extensions, Leg Curls, RDL's, "Donkey Kicks" (glute activation), Front Lunges, Jump Squats & Broad Jumps, Steady-state cardio / Distance...

In this weeks episode, Joe helps you get out of the "3 sets of 10" rut by sharing some unique methods that'll make your training more fun and productive! While listening to this episode you will learn: How focussing on "total volume" [as opposed to a specific set/rep scheme] can help you overcome sticking points and pack on muscle like never before; Joe's specific formula for performing 2.5X the p...