Joe DeFranco's Industrial Strength Show

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#484 13 Ways To Identify an UNQUALIFIED Personal Trainer or Fitness Influencer! Aug 15, 2024

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On this week's show Joe teaches the audience how to spot "the real ones" vs "the fake ones" in the fitness industry! He starts by sharing his "Personal Trainer Priority Pyramid" [which will help you decide who you should - and shouldn't - be following online]. He then reveals 13 common "red flags" to look for when hiring a personal trainer. If you're currently working with a trainer - or you're looking for one - this episode is a MUST-LISTEN! *For a full list of Show Notes + Timestamps goto www.IndustrialStrengthShow.com.

#483 Three Ways to Make Knee Pain Magically Disappear, The Time My Finger EXPLODED Doing Reverse Curls & More! Aug 08, 2024

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On this week's show, Joe answers an interesting mix of listener questions. TOPICS INCLUDE: 1) Should we avoid eating vegetables because they contain "antinutrients"? 2) Three pre-squat primers that make knee pain "magically" disappear 3) Has Joe ever seriously injured himself in the gym? 4) Proper exercise sequencing for pain-free overhead pressing 5) The optimal bench press grip for pec development AND shoulder health... And More! *For a full list of Show Notes + Timestamps visit www.IndustrialStrengthShow.com.

#482 Ben Bruno on Training to Failure, Cherry Picking Research, Early Mentors & More! Aug 01, 2024

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This week Ben Bruno makes his 4th appearance on the Industrial Strength Show - and as per usual - he and Joe have a lot to talk about! Highlights from their conversation include: Ben's first 4 mentors in the fitness industry; Training around back pain (and dealing with people online giving stupid advice); How both Joe and Ben trained at 13 years old; Thoughts on training to failure; Tracking your (training) volume; How/Why Ben "cherry picks" research; Favorite training splits for "longevity"; The question EVERY personal trainer should start EVERY training session with; What Ben has learned from arguing online with well-known fitness influencers...And Lots More! *For a full list of Show Notes visit www.IndustrialStrengthShow.com.

IMPORTANT LINKS
DeFranco-brand supplements [*Use code: MuscleUpAugust]
Magic Spoon Treats [*Use code: JOED]
Team Forever Strong
Ben Bruno (@benbrunotraining)
Joe DeFranco (@defrancosgym)

#481 The Most Overlooked Component of Every Set, Why PubMed is Not Bookmarked on My Computer & More! Jul 25, 2024

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Joe kicks off this week's show by giving away some FREE STUFF to his audience! He then answers 4 listener questions: TOPICS INCLUDE: 1) The most overlooked component of each set (What we can all learn from Joe's 1989 training footage!) 2) Why PubMed is NOT bookmarked on Joe's computer 3) Strength Training vs Cardio - Which is better for Longevity? 4) Troubleshooting the band pull-apart (What to do when you've tried all the best cues, but your client only feels the exercise in their traps?) *For a full list of Show Notes + Timestamps visit www.IndustrialStrengthShow.com

#480 My Debut as a Wedding Officiant (cRaZzY story!), The Ideal Year-Round Body Fat % for Men & More! Jul 18, 2024

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WARNING: This is not your typical Industrial Strength Show. (If you listen to this podcast for training info only, this is NOT the episode for you.) Unlike most weeks where Joe answers listener questions and/or invites special guests on the show - This week is more like grabbing a coffee with a friend and "shooting the sh*t" together :) Joe spends the first half of the show detailing his [CRAZY] debut as a wedding officiant. If you know Joe, you can probably already guess his experience was far from "normal"! LOL. He then shares a conversation he had [at the wedding] regarding "the ideal, year-round body fat percentage". He concludes the show by answering a last-minute DM from a listener who asked, "If yoga is considered strength training". *For a full list of Show Notes + Timestamps visit www.IndustrialStrengthShow.com.

IMPORTANT LINKS
Joe D's Instagram (@defrancosgym)
CPPS In-Person course [Use code: JOED30]
Longevity Training seminar
Iron Business Weekend @ DeFranco's Gym
Magic Spoon Treats

#479 How To Build "Capped Delts" While Avoiding Impingement, My Biggest Professional Accomplishment & More! Jul 11, 2024

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This week Joe answers 4 unique listener questions. SPECIFIC TOPICS INCLUDE: 1) Why are deficit push-ups recommended (for shoulder health), but bench-pressing w/ your elbows below the bench are NOT recommended? 2) Joe solves the "delt dilemma" (Lateral Raise variations that target the medial delts WITHOUT causing shoulder impingement) 3) What's the minimum daily protein intake to maximize gains? 4) What does Joe consider to be his biggest professional accomplishment up to this point? *For a full list of Show Notes & Timestamps visit www.IndustrialStrengthShow.com.

#478 The Art of Building Muscle: Why Mechanical Tension is NOT Always The "Be-All, End-All"... Jul 04, 2024

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This week's show is a follow-up from last week's discussion on the effectiveness of EMG testing for determining the best hypertrophy exercises. On today's episode Joe explains why "high activation/low mechanical tension" exercises STILL have a place in the muscle building process. He shares 3 specific reasons WHY they're valuable, along with the importance of knowing when to "trust your experience over science". *For a full list of Show Notes + Timestamps visit www.IndustrialStrengthShow.com.

IMPORTANT LINKS
DeFranco-brand supplements [*Use code: MuscleUpJuly]
Team Forever Strong [1-Week FREE Trial]
Joe D's Instagram (@defrancosgym)
BON CHARGE [*Use code: JOED]

#477 The Secret Shoulder Mobility Routine That Made My ARMS BIGGER, 6 "Health Foods" I Avoid & More! Jun 27, 2024

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This week Joe speaks on the following 3 topics: 1) Is EMG a useful tool for determining the best hypertrophy exercises? 2) The 6 "health foods" that Joe NEVER eats 3) The secret shoulder mobility routine that's disguised as an arm workout?! ...And MORE! *For a full list of Show Notes + Timestamps visit www.IndustrialStrengthShow.com.

#476 5 Reasons Why I Look & Feel Better at 49 Than I Did at 29! Jun 20, 2024

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This week Joe celebrates his 49th birthday with a fun "birthday-themed" Q&A. SPECIFIC TOPICS INCLUDE: 1) Will Joe be having Birthday cake and/or a cheat meal this year? 2) When was the last time Joe got really drunk on his birthday? 3) Does Joe "eat to train" or "train to eat"? 4) The 5 things that Joe STOPPED doing in order to get in the best shape of his life at 49! *For a full list of Show Notes + Timestamps visit IndustrialStrengthShow.com.

IMPORTANT LINKS
Iron Business Blueprint Weekend
DeFranco's Nutritional Supplements (coupon: MuscleUpJune)
Longevity Training seminar

#475 The Best Training Split When You Have Limited Days/Time to Workout, "The Great Hip Thrust Debate" & More! Jun 13, 2024

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This week Joe takes a deep dive into the following 3 topics: 1) The Best Training Split When You Have Limited Days/Time To Workout 2) "The Great Hip Thrust Debate" taking place between two former Industrial Strength Show guests - Brett Contreras & Jordan Shallow 3) Overrated/Underrated: Movement/Fascia Training Specialists *For a full list of Show Notes w/ Timestamps visit www.IndustrialStrengthShow.com.

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