Joe DeFranco's Industrial Strength Show

Paul Reddick sits down with Joe D. to discuss how his 567 Academy is changing the lives of fitness entrepreneurs across the country.  Topics of discussion include: What is the 567 Academy?; Biggest mistakes most businesses make; What you should and shouldn't copy; The "secret" to getting more clients; The importance of "doing stuff"; How someone can become your worst competitor; How YOU can get in...

This week Joe interviews self-defense expert and NY Times best-selling author Tim Larkin. Tim discusses his new book, "When Violence Is The Answer - Learning How To Do What It Takes When Your Life Is At Stake".  For Show Notes & Timestamps go to www. IndustrialStrengthShow.com  

This week Joe interviews world-renowned human performance specialist - Brian MacKenzie. Brian has studied performance and movement since 2001 with altitude, hypoxia, breathing mechanics & methods, along with heat and cold exposure. While listening to this week's podcast, you will hear Brian discuss the following topics: What it takes to complete a 100-mile run; The unique way in which Brian utiliz...

This week you'll hear Part 2 of Joe's conversation with Dr. Andy Galpin. Topics of discussion include: Force-Velocity profiling & trainability; Can you spend too much time training your weak points; The effect of 'set programming' vs autoregulating your training; The process Andy takes his potential clients through; MMA conditioning...and More! For Show Notes & Timestamps go to www. IndustrialStre...

This week, Joe interviews Dr. Andy Galpin. Andy holds a PhD in Human Bioenergetics and is a professor at the Center for Sports Performance (Cal State, Fullerton). In Part 1 of this 2-part interview, Andy discusses a wide range of topics, some of which include: Why he decided to go the "academic/research" route; Balancing the physiology & psychology of training; Latest research on speed training; T...

Dr. Tom Bilella returns to the Industrial Strength Show and he's got a lot to talk about! Topics include: The inappropriate April Fools joke he played on Joe that almost cost him their friendship; PARENTS BEWARE: The Dangers of "phthalates" in your child's food; Dr. Tom's notes from Dr. Jade Teta's lecture on Fat Loss; NEW DeFranco supplement revealed!; A "mystery guest" joins the show...and Much...

This week, Joe dedicates the entire show to the least "popular" training variable - DURATION. Topics of discussion include: The hormonal response to training; The "Dorian Yates" approach vs longer workouts; Why "All Exercises Were NOT Created Equal"...and how this effects the length of your workout; Advice for those who like to train longer than an hour; Suggestions for reducing your time spent in...

This week, Joe sits down with Dr. Trevor Bachmeyer. Trevor's "smashwerx" youtube channel has been a personal favorite of Joe's for the past year. On today's show, Joe & Trevor discuss a wide variety of topics including: Trevor's "Injury Prediction System"; Advice for regaining mobility after surgery; Trevor's BIG 3 mobility drills for EVERYONE; The importance of holding stretches for 2 minutes; Im...

Joe returns from vacation to give his thoughts on a variety of topics including: James Harrison's recent 1800lb sled push, The Art of Exercise Selection, and the upcoming fight between Conor McGregor and Floyd Mayweather!   For Show Notes & Timestamps goto www. IndustrialStrengthShow.com

This week, Joe D. and Cameron Josse break down the 40-Yard Dash. While listening to this show, you'll learn their favorite drills, exercises, techniques and templates for running a faster 40. For Show Notes & Timestamps go to Joe DeFranco's Industrial Strength Show

Dr. Tom Bilella returns to the show to set the record straight regarding the American Heart Association's recent report about coconut oil. Other topics of discussion include: How to determine your own macros (based on your goals); The importance of "nutrient timing"; Troubleshooting Ashley DeFranco's recent fatigue and carb cravings; Layne Norton debate update...and Much MORE!  For Show Notes & Ti...

This week, Joe sits down with the world's leading expert on glute training - Bret Contreras. But don't be fooled, Bret isn't just "The Glute Guy". He's got a PhD in Sports Science and is very well-versed in all things related to muscle-building and sports performance. During this conversation, Joe and Bret discuss a wide array of topics which include: How Bret became obsessed with glutes; Top 5 ex...

During this week's special birthday edition of the podcast, Joe provides a bunch of helpful tips to his listeners that are having trouble staying motivated. He then turns a "Top 10 Pet Peeves list" into an epic rant involving 30+ pet peeves and classic Joe D. stories.  For Show Notes & Timestamps go to Joe DeFranco's Industrial Strength Show

This week, Joe reads an email from a listener who wants to know his thoughts on "Scientific Research vs Practical Experience". This leads to an episode-long rant on the topic. Enjoy :)  For Show Notes & Timestamps go to Joe DeFranco's Industrial Strength Show

The 3rd Annual Strong Bastard 911 Transformation Challenge is underway! In honor of this event, Jim "Smitty" Smith joins the show to discuss the backstory behind the creation of the SB911 program. After Joe & Smitty reveal the "method behind the madness", they answer some common questions associated with the SB911 program. Questions include: How to add more "conditioning" to the SB911 program; Res...

Joe kicks off this week's show by giving updates on "The Great Debate", 3rd Annual SB911 Transformation Challenge, and a new DeFranco tee that's about to drop. After his updates, he continues the Instagram Q&A he started last week. Topics of discussion include: Heavy concentric-only deadlifting for improving sprinting speed; What Youtuber's are doing the fitness industry a good service; Three keys...

For the first time in 4 months, Joe D. answers listener questions! In Part 1 of this 2-part Q&A, Joe answers questions on the following topics: Training for size vs. strength; Joe's basic warm-up template; Deadlift grip recommendations; How to treat shoulder impingement; Training with chronic lower back pain; Joe D's biggest influences; Fixing anterior pelvic tilt; Modifying SB911 for volleyball p...

This week, Joe sits down with Chris Duffin of Kabuki Strength. Topics of conversation include: Chris' unique upbringing and how it's affected his life; How & Why Chris left his lucrative corporate job; Bridging the gap between clinical rehab professionals and strength coaches; Chris' coaching style and his "load tensioning sequence"; Using velocity as an "autoregulation marker"; The preparation pr...

Dr. Tom Bilella returns to the Industrial Strength Show for the first time in 12 weeks...and he's TICKED OFF! Find out WHY by listening to this week's explosive episode!  For Show Notes & Timestamps visit Joe DeFranco's Industrial Strength Show

DeFranco's Director of Training, Cameron Josse, discusses his recent case study involving American football players. While listening to this podcast you will learn: The specifics of Cameron's experiment; New "crazy" sled loading recommendations for achieving maximum power output during sled sprints; How to find YOUR "maximal resisted sled load"; The weekly training template Cameron designed for th...

This week, Joe sits down with world-renowned strength coach, Charles Poliquin. Topics of discussion include: Writing for Muscle Media magazine; Food Intolerance Testing; Boosting testosterone naturally; The importance of testing for neurotransmitter dominance and deficiency; Force-Velocity profiling athletes; Best strength and mobility movements; The theory behind Charles' Kinetic Chain Enhancemen...

This week, Joe sits down with SuperTraining Gym owner & Slingshot inventor, Mark Bell. Topics of discussion include: The 3 key components to Mark's success; Why Mark made his gym FREE; Setting goals; Mark's current training routine; Mark's "War on Carbs"; Best advice for those looking to start their own gym; Mark's favorite brand of...toilet paper (WTF?!), and Much MORE!  For Show Notes & Timestam...

This week, Joe sits down with Dr. Layne Norton. Topics of discussion include: Paying Your Dues in the Fitness Industry; Dr. Layne's Avatar Nutrition service; The Concept and TRUTH behind Flexible Dieting; Ketogenic Diet misconceptions; Working for a Professional Sports Team vs. Working in the Private Sector; Benefits of Blood Flow Restriction Training; Strategies for Growing your Social Media foll...

This week, Joe sits down with the inventor of The Iron Neck, Mike Jolly. While listening to this podcast you will learn: The back story behind The Iron Neck and its creation; The 3 components of neck strength; The difference between a concussion versus a "sub-concussive" blow; Why most athletes train their neck improperly; What makes The Iron Neck so unique...and much, Much MORE!  For Show Notes a...

Triple H makes his return appearance to the Industrial Strength Show! Topics of discussion include: His New Training Regimen Leading Into This Year's Wrestlemania; Eating Clean on the Road; Where Does Triple H Draw HIS Inspiration From; The Mindset of Successful People vs. Negative People; Living Your Passion; Keeping Energy High on Little to No Sleep; Making Sacrifices; How to Approach Your Weakn...