Joe DeFranco
Joe DeFranco's Industrial Strength Show
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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Latest episode
Jul 9, 2026
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Episodes
#9 Joe D. Answers 20 Questions! 30.04.2015 1:30:04
In this weeks episode, Joe's wife Ashley joins the show to ask Joe 20 questions that YOU wanted answered! Joe candidly speaks about everything from Conjugate Periodization to his biggest eureka moment...and even rumors regarding his eyebrows! Other topics of discussion include: The freakiest athletes Joe has ever coached; The legacy Joe wants to leave behind; The next major advancement in training...
#8 - Eric LeGrand Interview 23.04.2015 1:07:07
This is the most powerful and inspirational Industrial Strength Show to date. In this weeks episode - Joe interviews former Rutgers football player Eric LeGrand - who suffered a severe spinal cord injury in 2010 during a game against the Army Black Knights, making him a quadriplegic. Eric was put on a respirator immediately after the injury and doctors told his mother he would need the aid of th...
#7 Kelly Starrett Interview 16.04.2015 1:49:01
NY Times best-selling author Kelly Starrett joins Joe D. to discuss a wide variety of topics which include: The importance of being a "transparent" coach; Record-setting sprint times; Evaluating athletes; What it means to "build your training into your day"; Addressing the joint capsule when stretching for improved mobility; The negative effects of sitting; Why you should replace your cushioned, a...
#6 Welcome to the "Gun Show" (Guest Brian Cushing) 09.04.2015 1:22:52
The original poster child of DeFranco's Gym (Brian Cushing) sits down with Joe to discuss his off-season surgeries, changes in his training, rituals and habits that contribute to his success, nutrition, the psychology behind the famous "Gun Show" and much, MUCH more!
#5 You Have To Have A Game Plan! (Guest Dave Diehl) 02.04.2015 1:12:26
Joe sits down with his 13-year client & friend - 2X Superbowl champ & former NY Giants All-Pro offensive lineman Dave Diehl. Dave shares a plethora of life lessons that have led to his success both on and off the field. Topics include: Behind-the-scenes insight from Joe & Dave's very first meeting; The importance of writing down your goals and having a routine; The #1 thing that separates the Pro...
#4 Youth Training Guidelines, Narcissistic people and Bone-Crushing Grip Strength! 26.03.2015 1:18:31
Joe starts this podcast with an in-depth explanation of the guidelines that must be followed when training young athletes. George DeFranco then stops by to discuss what's pissing him off this week. The show concludes with Joe revealing the many benefits of training with thick-handeled barbells and dumbbells.
#3 Respect Is Number One (Guest George DeFranco) 19.03.2015 1:35:30
For the first time ever, Joe sits down and interviews his dad. Known for speaking his mind, George DeFranco gives a very candid interview, covering an array of topics that include: How training and being strong impacted his career as a NJ State Trooper, the top 3 things that piss him off, arm wrestling stories, training a 12-year-old Joe DeFranco, and most importantly...RESPECT.
#2 Addressing The Elephant In The Room! 12.03.2015 1:22:35
In this episode, Joe D. discusses the biggest obstacle he had to overcome when opening his original storage closet "gym". This leads to an epic rant about his first encounter with "Mrs. Jones". Joe then spends the rest of the show answering questions on a variety of topics which include: In-season training, the importance of having "Indicator exercises" in your program, and the most efficient way...
#1 Let's Get This Party Started 04.03.2015 1:26:57
In this episode, Joe D. discusses his vision for the podcast and explains the "Industrial Strength" lifestyle. He concludes the show with a 40-minute Q&A where he answers YOUR questions on a wide range of training topics. Topics include his Top 5 lifts for building the bench, squat and deadlift, as well as optimal base-stealing technique for baseball players, and he even reveals his secret (stimul...
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