Joe DeFranco's Industrial Strength Show

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#444 The TRUTH About "Time Under Tension" & Hypertrophy, Westside for Skinny Bastards History Lesson & More! Nov 02, 2023

Show notes

Joe kicks off this week's show by announcing this month's "MuscleUp" supplement sale, reading a winning iTunes review, then asking the audience for their "new merch suggestions". He then gets into today's main training content. TOPICS INCLUDE: The Truth About "Time Under Tension" & Hypertrophy; The 4 Stages of Becoming a Great "Programmer"; Westside for Skinny Bastards History Lesson...And More! *For a full list of Show Notes + Timestamps visit www.IndustrialStrengthShow.com.

IMPORTANT LINKS
DeFranco's Nutritional Supplements [*Use code: MuscleUpNovember]
CPPS certification [*Use code: XMAS40]
Team Forever Strong [Free Trial]
EP #49: How To Write Effective Training Programs
The Poliquin Principles

#442 How Aerobic Training Helps Power/Speed Athletes, Craziest Feats of Strength at DeFranco's Gym & More! Oct 26, 2023

Show notes

Joe kicks off this week's show by reading a winning iTunes review (and giving away some FREE STUFF) before answering 3 listener questions. TOPICS INCLUDE: 1) How, specifically, does aerobic training help power/speed athletes run faster, jump higher, etc? 2) Does (excessive) pre-game "butterflies" hinder performance? And if so, is there a way to get them under control? 3) What are the most impressive feats of strength in DeFranco's Gym history? *For a full list of Show Notes + Timestamps visit www.IndustrialStrengthShow.com.

IMPORTANT LINKS
The Iron Business Blueprint: 90-Day Coaching Course
Joe's Youtube channel
Team Forever Strong [FREE Trial]

#441 How To Develop a Strong Aerobic System, Increasing Your Life Expectancy & More w/ Joel Jamieson Oct 19, 2023

Show notes

This week Joel Jamieson makes his Industrial Strength Show debut! Joel is a best-selling author and one of the world's foremost authorities on strength, conditioning, and energy systems. His training strategies have been used by thousands of elite performers and top athletes worldwide, including the Navy SEALS, UFC champions, and dozens of teams from the NFL, NBA, MLS, NCAA, and more. Highlights from Joel's conversation with Joe include: Why Ashley (Joe's wife) wanted to kill Joe for "hanging out" with Joel back in 2019; What prompted Joel to become the "conditioning" guy?; Understanding metabolism; How to develop a strong aerobic system; How your body adapts to Zone 2 cardio; The importance of training frequency for aerobic development; The "Big 3" variables that affect our life expectancy; The different cardiac adaptations to strength training vs aerobic training; Why some people (like Joel & Joe) have a harder time improving their HRV; The "Top 3" behaviors to increase your life expectancy...And More! *For a full list of Show Notes + Timestamps goto www.IndustrialStrengthShow.com.

IMPORTANT LINKS
Iron Business Blueprint [90-Day Coaching Course]
8WeeksOut.com
TrainWithMorpheus.com
Joel Jamieson's IG
Ultimate MMA Conditioning
Why Zebras Don't Get Ulcers

#440 My Thoughts on Loaded Stretching, How To Prevent Weight Training Injuries & More! Oct 12, 2023

Show notes

On this week's show Joe answers 3 listener questions. TOPICS INCLUDE: 1) How to prevent weight training injuries [Follow these 5 steps!] 2) Joe's thoughts on loaded stretching [Is it beneficial, how/when to incorporate it into your training & the 5 loaded stretches Joe uses the most] 3) How to properly breathe [or not] when performing power exercises. *For a full list of Show Notes + Timestamps goto www.IndustrialStrengthShow.com.

#439 The "Key Ingredient" to Improving Speed/Power [at any age], 1000lb Sled Push Programming Insight & More! Oct 05, 2023

Show notes

This week Joe covers 3 main topics: 1)How to determine the best speed/power movements for YOUR body/goals 2)Joe's thoughts on heavy sled pushes and achilles tendon injury risk 3)What everyone needs to know about work capacity/endurance training... And More! *For a full list of Show Notes + Timestamps goto www.IndustrialStrengthShow.com.

IMPORTANT LINKS
DeFranco's Nutritional Supplements [*Use code: MuscleUpOctober]
FREE Gym Growth Webinar [Reserve Your Seat!]
Max Schmarzo "Balloon Change of Direction Drill"
Joe D's Instagram (@defrancosgym)

#438 "The Iron Business Blueprint" - How To Run A Massively Profitable Results-Driven Gym! Sep 28, 2023

Show notes

This week Joe welcomes fellow "Jersey guy" & gym owner Chris Tutela to the show. Together, Joe & Chris share the story of how they met, how Joe helped Chris quit his job as a firefighter to become a full-time trainer/gym owner - and how "the teacher eventually became the student" as Chris began helping Joe with HIS business! You'll learn about the ups & downs involved in owning and operating a gym business, some of the secrets to Chris & Joe's success...and exciting [potentially life-changing] news for gym owners and future gym owners!! [Make sure to listen until the very end of the show.] *For a full list of Show Notes + Timestamps visit www.IndustrialStrengthShow.com.

IMPORTANT LINKS
Iron Business Blueprint webinar reservation/scholarship application
Tyrofeine [*Use coupon: GIFT40]
Team Forever Strong [7-Day Free Trial]
Joe DeFranco (@defrancosgym)
Chris Tutela (@chris_tutela)

#437 How Important is Training to Failure for Strength & Hypertrophy Gains? Sep 21, 2023

Show notes

Joe opens today's show with a quick update on last week's dog walking altercation. He then announces the next IN-PERSON CPPS certification course and introduces today's sponsor before getting into today's main show topic: How Important is Training to Failure for Strength & Hypertrophy Gains? *For a full list of Show Notes + Timestamps visit www.IndustrialStrengthShow.com.

IMPORTANT LINKS
CPPS L1 @ Elitefts [*Use code: JOED20]
Team Forever Strong [*Use code: JOED150]
Follow Joe D. on Instagram
Caldera + Lab

#436 My Experience w/ Free Weights vs Machines: What's Better for Strength, Hypertrophy & Performance?! Sep 14, 2023

Show notes

Joe kicks off this week's show by sharing a controversial confrontation that he, Ashley [and one-eyed Willy] got into with an angry neighbor. After asking for the audience's opinion of the confrontation, Joe then announces his biggest supplement sale to date - The [40% OFF] 1-Year Anniversary Sale on Tyrofeine!! Joe then introduces today's sponsor before Orlando "hits the damn intro music" and the show officially begins. On today's show you'll hear Joe review the recent meta-analysis conducted on free weights vs machines, then he shares HIS personal experiences, client experiences and many nuanced aspects that one must consider when training for strength, hypertrophy and/or sports performance. *For a full list of Show Notes w/ Timestamps visit www.IndustrialStrengthShow.com.

IMPORTANT LINKS
Tyrofeine [*Use code: GIFT40]
Special Strength DVD & Manual
Caldera+Lab

#435 The WORST Way To Warm Up, How To "PR" on Every Set, Programming Drop-sets & More! Sep 07, 2023

Show notes

Joe kicks the show off with an explanation as to why this week's episode was released later than usual. He then announces this month's "MuscleUp" supplement sale and introduces today's sponsor. Before he begins today's Q&A, Joe shares a crazy story of the encounter he had with two criminals who invaded his property and stole his daughter's bikes last weekend! [PARENTAL ADVISORY: EXPLICIT LANGUAGE] After "story time" - Joe answers 3 listener questions. TOPICS INCLUDE: 1)The WORST & BEST Ways To Warm Up before Squatting 2) The Best Way To Program Drop-sets [for those looking to get jacked!] 3) How To "PR" on EVERY Damn Set! *For a full list of Show Notes + Timestamps goto www.IndustrialStrengthShow.com.

IMPORTANT LINKS
DeFranco's Nutritional Supplements [*Use code: MuscleUpSeptember]
Team Forever Strong - NEW Program Starts THIS Week!
Rhone [*Use code: JOED]

#434 JERSEY MUSCLE: Anthony Monetti & Joe D. Discuss Training/Competing After 40, Kevin Hart's Injury & More! Aug 31, 2023

Show notes

This week Joe is joined by his Jersey/Italian brother - 2X Mr. Universe Runner-Up - Anthony Monetti. Together, they discuss a wide range of topics including: Sunday "sauce" vs Sunday "gravy"; Taylor ham vs pork roll; Favorite gangster movies; Best Rocky movie; How to avoid binge-eating your favorite junk foods [funny, yet effective tips!]; Joe's thoughts on Kevin Hart's sprinting injury; The changes Anthony made to his training after turning 40; Building muscle vs maintaining muscle; How Anthony warms up before training; The WORST way to warm-up for squats; The injury Joe suffered as soon as he turned 40!; How Anthony's diet has changed since turning 40; Anthony & Joe's experiences with eating 6 small meals per day vs 2-4 bigger meals a day; Anthony's advice to young lifters who are obsessed with "getting jacked, fast"... And So Much MORE! *For a full list of Show Notes with Timestamps visit www.IndustrialStrengthShow.com.

IMPORTANT LINKS
Team Forever Strong [*Use code: STACKED34]
Anthony Monetti
MTV TRUE LIFE: "I Want a Perfect Body" | WHERE ARE THEY NOW?
Kevin Hart's "Public Service Announcement"
Sarah Backman
Business of Strength: Annual Gym Business Retreat

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