Podcasts by Joe DeFrancos 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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#449 The Most Underrated Longevity Supplement, Overcoming Left-to-Right Imbalances&More! from 2023-12-07T16:02
#448 How Muscle Mass Affects Longevity, Pro Tips for Programming Supersets&More! from 2023-11-30T15:38
#447 Giving the Gift of Gainz, Top 6 Most Useful Pieces of Home Gym Equipment&More! from 2023-11-23T13:56
#446 ROUND 3 WITH BEN BRUNO: Training, Business, Online Confrontations&More! from 2023-11-16T15:26
#445 The Top 7 Exercises for Maintaining Function As We Age, Defining "Longevity Training"&More! from 2023-11-09T15:27
#444 The TRUTH About "Time Under Tension"&Hypertrophy, Westside for Skinny Bastards History Lesson&More! from 2023-11-02T15:25
#442 How Aerobic Training Helps Power/Speed Athletes, Craziest Feats of Strength at DeFranco's Gym&More! from 2023-10-26T15:06
#441 How To Develop a Strong Aerobic System, Increasing Your Life Expectancy&More w/ Joel Jamieson from 2023-10-19T14:15
#440 My Thoughts on Loaded Stretching, How To Prevent Weight Training Injuries&More! from 2023-10-12T14:30
#439 The "Key Ingredient" to Improving Speed/Power [at any age], 1000lb Sled Push Programming Insight&More! from 2023-10-05T14:18
#438 "The Iron Business Blueprint" - How To Run A Massively Profitable Results-Driven Gym! from 2023-09-28T12:16
#437 How Important is Training to Failure for Strength&Hypertrophy Gains? from 2023-09-21T14:41
#436 My Experience w/ Free Weights vs Machines: What's Better for Strength, Hypertrophy&Performance?! from 2023-09-14T14:47
#435 The WORST Way To Warm Up, How To "PR" on Every Set, Programming Drop-sets&More! from 2023-09-07T22:33
#434 JERSEY MUSCLE: Anthony Monetti&Joe D. Discuss Training/Competing After 40, Kevin Hart's Injury&More! from 2023-08-31T14:54
#433 Dr. Andrew Lock Talks Knee Health, Posture, Understanding Low Back Pain&More! from 2023-08-24T16:33
#432 A Day in the Life of Joe D. [2023 edition], The "Anti-Morning Routine"&More from 2023-08-17T15:53
#431 Sneaky Tricks for Mobilizing Tight Hips [without stretching], Benefits of Bilateral vs Unilateral Exercises&More! from 2023-08-10T14:36
Joe kicks off this week's show by giving away some free stuff! He then shares some details about a brand new program he's been working on before answering 4 listener questions. TOPICS INCLUDE: 1...
Listen#430 Results From My 30-Day Band Pull-Apart Experiment, Vacation Stories&More! from 2023-08-03T14:20
#429 The 3 Exercises I Plan on Doing Forever + My Opinion on Sissy Squats, Sprinting Year-Round&Foam Rolling! from 2023-07-20T12:22
#428 Jason Brown&Joe D. Talk Aerobic Conditioning, Training Variability, Traits of a Great Coach&More! from 2023-07-13T14:28
#427 The WORST Program I've Ever Done, Two Non-Surgical Ways To Relieve Meniscus Pain&More! from 2023-07-06T11:39
#426 10 YEARS STRONG: Ashley&Joe discuss Marriage, Relationships, Hormonal Changes, Training&More! from 2023-06-29T15:12
#425 48 Muscle-Building, Injury-Preventing, Longevity-Boosting Tips On My 48th Birthday! from 2023-06-22T14:15
This week Joe celebrates his 48th Birthday! He starts the show by telling the audience how he's spending his "special day"...Then he gives away a bunch of FREE STUFF! This includes merch, supple...
Listen#424 Muscle Building Research for Dummies, "HardCORE" Farmer's Walk Variations You Gotta Try&More! from 2023-06-15T15:07
#423 How To Bulk Without Becoming a Fat Bastard, Can Stress Affect Your Body Composition&More! from 2023-06-08T12:42
#422 The Optimal Training Volume for Building Muscle, Should Filming Be Allowed in Public Gyms&More! from 2023-06-01T14:05
#421 Why So Many Athletes Lose Speed/Power in College [And What To Do About It!] from 2023-05-25T04:00
#420 Why Most Diets&Workout Programs Fail [And What YOU Can Do To Change That] w/ Adam Bornstein from 2023-05-18T15:32
#419 My Thoughts on Eating Raw Liver, Fasted Morning Cardio, How To Do 60 Push-ups in a Row&More! from 2023-05-11T14:08
#418 How To Drop Body Fat Without Losing Muscle, Why I Bench on a BOSU Ball&More! from 2023-05-04T16:08
BIG SHOW TODAY! Joe tries his best to keep this show as "concise" as possible, but there's just too much going on this week with announcements, sales, new sponsors, and of course - training & nu...
Listen#417 Strength&Conditioning in the XFL, FrEaKiEsT Athletes in the WWE&More w/ Sean Hayes! from 2023-04-27T04:00
#416 How To Reduce Your Risk of Dying by 50%, When To Train for Mobility vs Stability&More! from 2023-04-20T14:40
#415 BRAIN GAINS: How To Prevent Cognitive Decline As We Age, The Truth About Ice Baths&More! from 2023-04-13T14:41
Joe kicks off this week's show by reading a winning iTunes review and introducing his audience to a NEW sponsor. He then reads an email from a listener whose dad recently passed away from Alzhei...
Listen#414 How To Make Push-ups GREAT Again, 3 Must-Try Lateral Raise Variations&More! from 2023-04-06T15:51
#413 Using Breathwork to Erase Pain, Improve Mobility&Increase Performance w/ Jill Miller from 2023-03-30T15:32
#412 How To Drastically Improve Sleep Quality, The Morning Coffee Hack You Must Try&More w/ Dan Go! from 2023-03-23T04:00
#411 The Lost Training Files: Sharing In-House Research That I Conducted From 2000 - 2012! from 2023-03-16T14:27
#410 How To Recover Faster [While Improving Heart Health], 5 Pieces of Advice for New Gym Owners&More! from 2023-03-09T20:24
#409 Cam Josse On His Transition from the Private Sector to Collegiate Coaching, Sled/Hill Training&More! from 2023-03-02T13:46
#408 The Perfect Age to Start Strength Training, 3 Keys to Becoming a Great Communicator&More! from 2023-02-23T16:03
#407 The Most UNDERRATED Exercises for Longevity, Top 3 Worst Mistakes Most Lifters Make&More! from 2023-02-16T15:23
#406 Body Type Specific Strength&Conditioning [How To Maximize Results&Reduce Injury w/ Lee Boyce] from 2023-02-09T15:36
#405 How To Read Supplement Labels [Buyer Beware], The Most Common Nutritional Deficiencies&More! from 2023-02-02T14:13
Joe starts this week's show with some announcements, sales & giveaways! After the show intro, Jamie Dorley (CEO, Founder & Owner of Nutritional Frontiers) returns for his second appearance. Joe ...
Listen#404 Should Obesity Be Recognized/Treated as a "Disease"? [My reaction to 60 MINUTES interview] from 2023-01-26T17:07
#403 How Chris Bartl Got Off PED's, Beat Depression&Became The Strongest Version of Himself! from 2023-01-19T15:18
#402 How I've MAINTAINED Sub-12% Body Fat [in my 40's] After Losing 30lbs Six Years Ago from 2023-01-12T15:23
#401 The Best Way To Program Cardio for Fat Loss, The Secrets to Preventing Tennis/Golfer's Elbow&More! from 2023-01-05T15:50
#400 23 Life-Changing Habits for 2023, $400 Merch/Supplement Giveaway&More! from 2022-12-29T17:42
#399 25 Coaching Lessons from 25 Years in the Gym Business from 2022-12-22T16:25
#398 Nutrition Talk w/ Jason Phillips: Macros, Muscle-Building, Mistakes&More! from 2022-12-15T15:26
#397 Best Barbell Squat Alternatives for Washed-Up Meatheads, Reacting to Liver King's Apology&More! from 2022-12-08T15:51
#396 Predicting Liver King's Future, Soccer Training Discussion&More! from 2022-12-01T15:48
After kicking the show off with some announcements & special offers, Joe dedicates the majority of the podcast to 2 Hot Topics: The first topic discussed is Liver King and the leaked emails that...
Listen#395 Happy Thanksgiving&F*ck Prostate Cancer! [The Return of George DeFranco!] from 2022-11-24T05:00
#394 Are "Fast-Twitch" Freak Athletes More Injury Prone, How To Become UNF*CKWITHABLE&More! from 2022-11-17T23:38
Joe starts the show with an explanation regarding this week's late release. He then talks about the upcoming "Listen
#393 How To Stay Strong, Explosive and Fit AF Into Your 50's&Beyond [w/ Joe McAuliffe] from 2022-11-10T16:08
#392 "Progressive Overload 2.0" (A Multifaceted Approach to Making GAINS), SWIS Seminar Recap&More! from 2022-11-03T18:52
#391 How To Make The Fitness Industry Instantly Better, The "Magic" of Med Ball Slams&More! from 2022-10-20T16:39
- How to make the fitness industry instantly b... Listen
#390 How To Improve Technique While Still Lifting Heavy Ass Weights, Shopping Cart Shaming&More! from 2022-10-13T15:20
On this week's show Joe answers 4 listener questions...while also going off on a few random tangents :) Specific questions/topics include:
- How to build a team culture that put... Listen
#389 Max Schmarzo On Training for Power, Programming Isometrics [and other interesting/random stuff!] from 2022-10-06T14:05
#388 Returning To My Roots: Full Football Training Q&A! from 2022-09-29T16:58
#387 Joe D's Longevity Cheat Code from 2022-09-22T14:37:28
#386 Dave Tate Talks Max-Effort Training for Washed-Up Meatheads, Dealing w/ Internet Stupidity&More! from 2022-09-15T14:30:37
#385 My Top 11 Hacks for Gettin' JACKED! from 2022-09-08T17:49:08
#384 Workout Advice for Chronic Low Back Pain Sufferers, Factors Affecting Training Frequency&More! from 2022-09-01T18:30:55
#383 How/Why/When To Use Chains, Joe Verbally Eviscerates a Disrespectful Listener&More! from 2022-08-25T16:43
#382 Sharing My Latest Blood Work [Things Most Doctors WON'T Tell You But Everyone Should Know!] from 2022-08-18T14:41:53
#381 Programming Compound Sets to Pack on Muscle, Following a "Non-Ingredient-Based" Diet&More! from 2022-08-11T16:28:38
#380 The 10 Laws of Training Longevity [Revised]... Plus BIG NEWS!! from 2022-08-04T14:11:57
#379 Why You Should Replace Your Morning Coffee w/ "Tyrofeine" [BIG NEWS], Hotel Training Advice&More! from 2022-07-28T14:35:30
#378 Why Your Heart Needs More Than Strength Training&HIIT, Joe D's Health Scare&More! from 2022-07-14T16:05:14
#377 Why I Changed My View on Aerobic Training for Power Athletes [Critiquing an article I wrote in 2004!] from 2022-07-07T18:43:52
#376 How To Set Your Child Up For Athletic Success, Sneaky Tricks to Prevent Overeating&More! from 2022-06-30T19:49:08
#375 The 3 Most Overvalued Aspects of Training [Don't Be Mislead!] from 2022-06-23T17:52:02
#374 David Weck On BOSU Ball Bashing, Head-Over-Foot Sprint Technique&More! from 2022-06-16T14:42:21
#373 The "Power" of Sled Relay Races, Fixing Tight/Tender Adductors&More! from 2022-06-09T14:36:15
#372 MindPump Co-Host Justin Andrews Talks High School Football Training w/ Joe D! from 2022-06-03T01:24:06
#371 The Truth About Rounded Back Deadlifts, How Much Protein Can Your Body Really Absorb&More! from 2022-05-26T14:53:43
#370 How Unathletic People Become Great Athletes, Hamstring Pull Prevention 101&More! from 2022-05-19T18:11:16
#369 High Performance vs Longevity Training, Using Caffeine as an Ergogenic Aid&More! from 2022-05-12T14:49:26
#368 Muscle-Building/Mouth-Watering Overnight Oats Recipes, 8wk Sprint Progression [for Meatheads]&More! from 2022-05-05T15:20:52
#367 My Experience Coaching Knees Over Toes vs Vertical Shin Squats, Thoughts on Liver King, Rx Meds&More! from 2022-04-28T20:23:57
#366 Overrated/Underrated Returns! [Zone 2 Cardio, Nootropics, HUGE ANNOUNCEMENT&More] from 2022-04-21T19:43:30
- Putting the liquid in the shaker BEFORE protein powder
- Casein protein... Listen
#365 Popular Exercises That Suck...(And What To Do Instead) from 2022-04-14T17:30:45
#364 Improve Your Communication Skills&Improve Your LIFE w/ Brett Bartholomew! from 2022-04-07T15:46:31
#363 Top 10 Things I Learned From Louie Simmons from 2022-03-31T15:45:30
#362 How Your Body Type Affects Your Training, Tips for Hardgainers&More w/ Lee Boyce from 2022-03-24T04:00:07
#361 Things I'm Currently Doing In The Gym That My Former Self Would Slap Me For! from 2022-03-17T18:55:09
#360 How To Train NBA Players&Hollywood A-Listers out of a 12' x 15' Garage w/ Ben Bruno from 2022-03-10T16:12:27
#359 Freak Athlete Stories&The “Personal” Side of Training w/ NY Giants S&C Coach Craig Fitzgerald from 2022-03-03T16:18:22
#358 How To Grow Your Business on YOUR Terms, Why I Changed My Views on "Off Days"&More! from 2022-02-24T19:57:10
#357 The Importance of "Proactive" Health Care, Top 3 Things Most Trainers DON'T Do (But SHOULD)&More! from 2022-02-17T18:14:22
#356 Dr. Stuart McGill On Spinal Flexion, Direct Ab Training, Most Injurious Exercises&More! from 2022-02-10T16:54:05
#355 The Longevity-Based Approach To Training Like An Athlete from 2022-02-03T17:38:34
#354 How To Optimize Hormone Levels [Without HRT] As We Age from 2022-01-27T16:54:38
#353 How/Why I Ditched The Barbell for 12 Weeks&Never Looked or FELT Better! from 2022-01-20T18:53:21
#352 The Hidden Secret to Fat Loss, The TRUTH About Exercise Variety&More! from 2022-01-13T05:00
#351 Fat Loss&Muscle Building Made Simple AF! from 2022-01-06T16:50:37
#350 The Best&Worst of 2021, Benefits of 'Off-Set Loading' Unilateral Movements&More! from 2021-12-30T18:07:55
#349 Vascularity, Viagra&Vomiting?! [CrAzZy "Off-Topic" Christmas Q&A] from 2021-12-23T22:48:01
- What's crazier, BJJ or Pro... Listen
#348 Why "Perfect Form" is Killing Your Gains, Max-Effort Training for Washed-Up Meatheads&More! from 2021-12-16T17:43:40
#347 Dr. Chad Waterbury On How To Build An Elite Physique w/ High Frequency Training, Easy-To-Follow Nutrition Advice&More! from 2021-12-09T16:24:40
#346 The Ultimate [NO PRESSING] Boulder Shoulder Workout, How To Build Tendon Strength&More! from 2021-12-02T16:41
#345 BUYER BEWARE: Understanding Supplement Labeling, Thanksgiving/Holiday Eating Hacks&More! from 2021-11-24T15:27:22
#344 Clearing Up The Confusion Surrounding WARM-UPS&MOBILITY w/ Jim "Smitty" Smith from 2021-11-18T17:29:25
#343 My GO-TO Upper Body Exercises for Hypertrophy and Joint Longevity, Weight Vest Training&More! from 2021-11-11T17:05:01
#342 Eugene Teo's Triggering Thoughts on Mobility, The Power of Self Acceptance&More! from 2021-11-04T16:25:49
#341 Programming "High vs Low Mileage" Exercises, The Fix for Chronically Tight Hamstrings&More! from 2021-10-28T17:07:46
#340 The Art of Blending Science&"Real World" Experience w/ Dr. Corey Peacock from 2021-10-21T15:32:31
#339 The 10 Commandments of Training Longevity [Updated], Female #RelativeStrengthIndex standards&MORE! from 2021-10-14T16:29:58
#338 How Strong/Fit Are You?! [Try These 4 Simple Tests&Find Out] from 2021-10-07T15:48:11
#337 How To Get FIT AF After 40 w/ Christian Thibaudeau from 2021-09-30T04:00
#336 My New Pec-Poppin' Push Workout, How To Make Social Media Great Again&More! from 2021-09-23T19:15:16
- Has Joe ditched the straight bar [since having shoulder surgery]?
- How to make social media great again... Listen
#335 The ONE THING That Had The Biggest Impact on My Recent Bloodwork from 2021-09-16T15:57:13
#334 COVID Hits The DeFranco Household... from 2021-09-09T19:06:21
After initially canceling this week's show, Joe decides to hop on the mic and give the audience an update on his daughter's positive COVID test, as well as the "experimental procedure" Joe perfo...
Listen#333 How To Balance Athletic&Aesthetic Goals, A Simple Longevity Test You Must Try&More! from 2021-09-02T17:14:34
#332 The #1 Thing Everyone Must Do [in the Gym] To Make Progress, A Day in Joe D's Life&More! from 2021-08-26T14:44:24
#331 The Perfect Shoulder Warm-up [Fully Explained], How To Fix "Knock Knees"&More! from 2021-08-19T19:19:22
#330 Remembering "The Guru": A Tribute to Dr. Tom Bilella from 2021-08-12T16:01:16
#329 The Art of Coaching, Strength Coach Lifestyle and LIFE LESSONS w/ Zach Even-Esh&Joe D. from 2021-08-05T15:10:16
#328 Best Exercises for "Inner" Pec Development, How I Trained My First Olympic Athlete&More! from 2021-07-29T16:43:30
#327 The Darkside of Resistance Training [What Every Lifter Needs to Understand] from 2021-07-22T18:29:41
#326 What I'm Doing Differently To Drop Body Fat [Full Day of Eating, New "Cardio" Routine&More!] from 2021-07-15T16:57:33
#325 How I ReBuilt My Left Shoulder, New Garage Gym Update&More! from 2021-07-08T15:59:04
#324 The TRUTH About Reverse Hypers and Low Back Pain, My 'Mount Rushmore' of Gym Pet Peeves&More! from 2021-07-01T17:26:08
#323 Using "Mechanical Drop-Sets" to Get Jacked, Improve Your Shoulder Mobility While Watching TV&More! from 2021-06-24T04:00
#322 My [Meathead] Birthday Present, Ashley's Health Scare&The Top 5 Qualities of Great Dads! from 2021-06-17T13:42:45
#321 Dr. Beau Hightower on Chiropractic Criticism, Top 3 Longevity "Difference Makers"&More! from 2021-06-10T17:03:31
#320 The No-Cardio Way to Burn Fat&Age-Proof Your Body w/ MindPump Co-Host Sal Di Stefano! from 2021-06-03T13:01:24
#319 Why "Getting a Pump" is Important, BCAAs Bad Rap, Abstaining from Sex Before Competition&LOTS More! from 2021-05-27T16:23:25
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#318 Sneaky Tricks for "Shoulder-Friendly" Barbell Benching, Overrated/Underrated Returns&More! from 2021-05-20T18:46:32
#317 Top 5 Things Lifters Can Do To Avoid Shoulder Surgery, Slant Board Misconceptions&More! from 2021-05-13T13:58:42
#316 Sean Hayes on What It Takes To Be A Great Coach, Best Conditioning Drills for Pro Wrestlers&More! from 2021-05-06T13:55:08
#315 How To Gain Muscle&Lose Fat Simultaneously, Rehab Tools for Meatheads&More! from 2021-04-29T14:57:55
#314 The Truth About "Knees Over Toes" Training w/ Ben Patrick! from 2021-04-22T13:53:03
This week Joe is joined by Ben Patrick, aka, "Knees Over Toes Guy". Ben struggled with knee pain for over a decade during his basketball career. After multiple unsuccessful surgeries & ineffecti...
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