Joe DeFranco's Industrial Strength Show

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#494 Tactical Athlete Programming Masterclass, My Take on Jeff Nippard Getting Assaulted & More! Oct 24, 2024

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This week Joe expands on the "tactical athlete training template" that he shared on last week's show. He then explains how he would incorporate running into a tactical athlete's program. Finally, Joe shares his thoughts on Jeff Nippard getting assaulted by Mike Van Wyck! *For a full list of Show Notes + Timestamps visit www.IndustrialStrengthShow.com.

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#493 Is The Carnivore Diet Good for Athletes, Special Considerations When Training Tactical Athletes & More! Oct 17, 2024

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Joe starts the show by sharing some of the trials and tribulations that surrounded this week's podcast recording. After approximately 16 minutes of venting to the audience, Joe answers 4 listener questions. TOPICS INCLUDE: 1) Joe's thoughts on athlete's following a carnivore diet 2) The top 3 lessons the gym has taught Joe about life 3) Why the "overhead dumbbell triceps extension" is never included in any of Joe's programs 4) Special considerations when training "tactical athletes" vs "traditional" (high school & college) athletes. *For a full list of Show Notes + Timestamps visit www.IndustrialStrengthShow.com.

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#492 Should "Skinny-Fat" People Bulk or Cut, Customizing Your Coaching Cues & More! Oct 10, 2024

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This week Joe answers 6 listener questions. TOPICS INCLUDE: 1) How to fix "uneven hips" 2) Does Joe prefer using coaching cues that have an "internal focus" or "external focus"? 3) Should you train your "good arm" after having shoulder surgery or focus solely on your rehab? 4) "The Great Skinny-Fat Debate": Bulk First or Cut First? 5) Should you still train if you're not fully recovered from your previous workout(s)? 6) Does Joe program specific rest periods for Triple H and Stephanie McMahon or does he leave it to their discretion? *For a full list of Show Notes + Timestamps visit www.IndustrialStrengthShow.com.

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#491 Overrated/Underrated Part 2: Cardio After Lifting, Zercher Squats, Air Jordans & More! Oct 03, 2024

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This week Joe continues the massive Overrated/Underrated segment that he started last week! New topics include: 1) Cardio After Lifting 2) The US Army's Fitness Test 3) Pause Movements 4) Decline Bench Press 5) B-Stance Lifts 6) Having Exactly 150k IG Followers 7) Bradford Presses 8) Bloodwork for "Normal People" 9) Sprints 10) Creatine 11) Hip Thrusts 12) Percentage-Based Training 13) Air Force 1's 14) Air Jordans 15) Zercher Squats 16) Peanut Butter on Burgers 17) Chiropractors 18) Weighted Vest Walking 19) Band-Assisted Plyos 20) Serratus Anterior *For a full list of Show Notes + Timestamps goto www.IndustrialStrengthShow.com.

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#490 Overrated/Underrated: Lengthened Partials, Turkish Get-Ups, Electrolyte Powders, Crumbl Cookies & MORE! Sep 26, 2024

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This week Joe brings back his wildly popular "overrated/underrated" segment! Specific topics discussed include: 1) Floating Heel Exercises 2) Dry Needling 3) Peloton 4) Odd Object Lifting 5) Single Set of Push-ups to Failure 6) Walter Payton 7) Original Met-Rx & Myoplex vs Today's Brands 8) Lengthened Partials 9) Fasting 10) Turkish Get-Ups 11) Revival of the Running Back/Running Game in NFL Football 12) Youtube Fitness 13) Reverse Grip Bench Press 14) 15+ Rep Sets 15) Crumbl Cookies 16) Getting 8 Hours of Quality Sleep 17) Over-Easy Egg on a Burger 18) Having Great Grades in School 19) LMNT/Electrolyte Powders *For a full list of Show Notes + Timestamps goto www.IndustrialStrengthShow.com.

#489 The Secret To Conquering "Impossible" Tasks, Evil Workouts, Wolf Encounters & More w/ Calahan Skogman Sep 19, 2024

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This week Joe welcomes former college basketball player turned writer/actor - Calahan Skogman. Together, Joe & Calahan discuss a variety of topics. HIGHLIGHTS INCLUDE: How Joe first "discovered" Calahan; How/Why Calahan first got into fitness; How Calahan can distinguish the "real ones" vs the "fake ones" in the fitness industry; Motivation vs Discipline; How does training affect Calahan's writing; Calahan's favorite/most evil workout; The powerful self-talk Calahan uses to conquer life's most difficult challenges; Would Calahan be willing to do a drastic/unhealthy physique transformation for a movie role; Calahan's close encounter with a pack of wolves...And MORE! *For a full list of Show Notes & Timestamps goto www.IndustrialStrengthShow.com.

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#488 How Much Does Food QUALITY Affect Body Composition, My "Disguised" Lower Body Mobility Routine & More! Sep 12, 2024

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This week Joe answers 4 unique listener questions. SPECIFIC TOPICS INCLUDE: 1) How to maintain muscle mass, specifically in the posterior chain, while prioritizing BJJ 2) My lower body strength & hypertrophy workout that's really a MOBILITY routine in "disguise" 3) How much does food QUALITY affect body composition [when calories and macros are equated for] 4) Alternative progressions for low-load exercises that are difficult to add weight to... And MORE! *For a full list of Show Notes w/ Timestamps goto www.IndustrialStrengthShow.com.

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Figure-4 Hip Thrusts [w/ Charlotte Flair demo]
The DeFranco Whey
Microgainz dumbbell plates
Magic Spoon [code: JOED]

#487 The TRUTH About Eccentrics, Muscle Damage & Hypertrophy, Strength Exercises That Improve Shoulder Mobility & More! Sep 05, 2024

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Joe opens this week's show by reminding the audience about September's "MuscleUp" supplement sale and cohort #3 of the Iron Business Blueprint. He then gets into this week's training talk. Specific topics of discussion include: 1) The TRUTH About Eccentrics, Muscle Damage & Hypertrophy 2) How To Maximize Recovery Between Workouts [The 3 Keys to Success] 3) Top 4 Strength Exercises That Also Improve Shoulder Mobility 4) The Biggest Differences Between Training Females vs Males... And MORE! *For a full list of Show Notes w/ Timestamps visit www.IndustrialStrengthShow.com.

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DeFranco-brand supplements [*Use code: MuscleUpSeptember]
Iron Business Blueprint [Apply & Book Your FREE Strategy Call]
Team Forever Strong [1-Week FREE Trial]
Joe D's most popular Instagram post EVER!
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#486 The Best Training Splits for Longevity, "Fall Prevention" Exercises for Older Clients, NEW Program Alert & More! Aug 29, 2024

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This week Joe is joined by his CPPS co-creator & Team Forever Strong co-founder Jim Smith, aka, "Smitty Diesel"! After a brief discussion detailing how & why they've each lost 5 pounds this week (Lol) - Joe and Smitty begin answering listener questions. Specific Topics Include: 1) What's better for hypertrophy - Supersets of the same muscle or antagonist muscles? 2) What are the best training splits for longevity? 3) Specific exercises/recommendations for "fall prevention" in older clients 4) How to program core exercises for older clients who have vertigo and can't do things on the floor 5) Insight into the creation of "TRIUMPH", aka, Team Forever Strong's newest program... And MORE! *For a full list of Show Notes + Timestamps visit www.IndustrialStrengthShow.com.

#485 The Secret To Training When You're NOT Motivated, The TRUTH About Supersets (NEW RESEARCH) & More! Aug 22, 2024

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This week Joe covers a wide variety of interesting topics. HIGHLIGHTS INCLUDE: 1) The secret to training when you're NOT motivated 2) The most convenient & accurate way to measure [training] volume 3) The TRUTH about supersets [New Research!] 4) What goes through Joe's mind when he sees an over-fat person exercising? 5) How to properly grab a dumbbell [NOTE: You're probably doing it wrong] 6) How to avoid cheating/pushing off your back leg when performing Reverse Lunges... And More! *For a full list of Show Notes + Timestamps visit www.IndustrialStrengthShow.com.

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