Joe DeFranco's Industrial Strength Show

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#363 Top 10 Things I Learned From Louie Simmons Mar 31, 2022

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This week Joe pays tribute to Louie Simmons by sharing the Top 10 things he learned from him (and his books, articles, VHS tapes) during the past 25+ years. This podcast will give you a better understanding of just how impactful Louie has been on DeFranco's Gym and Joe's programming. As a special BONUS - at the end of the show - Joe shares his notes from his first-ever phone conversation with Louie back in 1999! *For a full list of Show Notes + Timestamps goto: www.IndustrialStrengthShow.com.

IMPORTANT LINKS
CPPS certification [*Use code: VARSITY]
Westside Barbell
EliteFTS
Magic Spoon [*Use code: JOED]
Hellowater [*Use code: DEFRANCO]

#362 How Your Body Type Affects Your Training, Tips for Hardgainers & More w/ Lee Boyce Mar 24, 2022

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This week Joe welcomes Lee Boyce to the Industrial Strength Show. Lee is a world-class trainer, speaker & teacher. He is also one of the most prolific writers in the fitness industry today. Lee has produced over 1200 published articles for just about every major fitness publication and online resource imaginable! On today's episode, Lee shares his thoughts on a wide variety of topics including: How your body type affects your training; Modifying the barbell bench, squat & deadlift for tall lifters; The importance of "diversifying" your training [as a trainer]; Actionable advice for "hardgainers"; How often should you train to failure; Most efficient way to organize a "body part split" program; The "big 3" websites that had the biggest influence on Lee early in his career...and Much MORE! *For a full list of Show Notes w/ Timestamps visit: www.IndustrialStrengthShow.com

IMPORTANT LINKS FROM TODAY'S SHOW
Lee Boyce's instagram (@coachleeboyce)
www.LeeBoyce.com
"The Pro Maker" [2004 T-Nation interview w/ Joe DeFranco]
Magic Spoon [*Use code: JOED]

#361 Things I'm Currently Doing In The Gym That My Former Self Would Slap Me For! Mar 17, 2022

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This week's show is a Q&A where Joe answers 3 listener questions. Specific Topics include: 1) Proper Exercise Sequencing for Joint Longevity & Hypertrophy 2) Things That Joe is Currently Doing In The Gym That His Former Self Would Slap Him For 3) Highly Effective Tips for Lowering High Blood Pressure... and More! *For a full list of Show Notes with Timestamps visit www.IndustrialStrengthShow.com.

IMPORTANT LINKS
ReBuilt 2.0
DeFranco's Omega-D3 [coupon: StockUp]
DeFranco's Clean Greens [coupon: StockUp]
Monkey Feet
Magic Spoon [coupon: JOED]
Hellowater [coupon: DEFRANCO]

#360 How To Train NBA Players & Hollywood A-Listers out of a 12' x 15' Garage w/ Ben Bruno Mar 10, 2022

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This week Joe welcomes back Ben Bruno for his second Industrial Strength Show appearance. Ben is a Los Angeles-based trainer who works with an extremely wide range of clients including: NBA players, actors, musicians, models, his mom, and more. (Ben's last appearance on the show was the most downloaded episode of 2020.) Specific topics of discussion from THIS episode include: Why Ben considers himself a "generalist" [as opposed to a "specialist"]; The 3 questions Ben asks all his new clients; Balancing what his clients WANT versus what they NEED; Programming for the "general pop" vs competitive athletes; Ben & Joe share stories/nuances regarding "Upper/Lower" & "Lower/Upper" training splits; Why Ben prefers Full Body workouts with his pro athlete clients but Joe prefers an Upper/Lower split; How Ben & Joe [currently] approach their continuing education; How Ben comes up with workouts for his "sporadic" clients; How Ben charges his clients; The benefits (and drawbacks) of training clients in a small 15x12 garage; Ben describes his ideal client; How/Why Ben has fired clients; Examples of bad questions young trainers ask Ben...and much Much MORE! *For a full list of Show Notes & Timestamps visit: www.IndustrialStrengthShow.com

Important Links/People Mentioned
Ben Bruno (@benbrunotraining)
CPPS L1 Cert (May 14, 2022)
Outliers: The Story of Success
Hellowater [promo: DEFRANCO]

#359 Freak Athlete Stories & The "Personal" Side of Training w/ NY Giants S&C Coach Craig Fitzgerald Mar 03, 2022

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This week Joe is joined by the NY Giants Director of Strength & Performance - Craig Fitzgerald. Highlights from this conversation include: The difference between working with pro athletes vs college athletes; Coaching [Industrial Strength Show alum's] Brian Cushing & Sean Hayes; Relationship building; Fitz's philosophy on coaching freak athletes ["Do no harm" vs treating them like everyone else]; Freak athlete stories; The most important characteristic(s) needed to become a successful coach…and More! *For a full list of Show Notes & Timestamps visit www.IndustrtialStrengthShow.com

Important Links/People Mentioned
Triple Threat seminar
DeFranco's Nutritional Supplements [Use coupon: stockup]
EliteFTS American Cambered Grip Bar
Brian Cushing (@brian56cushing)
Sean Hayes (@fla_hayes)
Vernon Davis (@vernondavis85)

#358 How To Grow Your Business on YOUR Terms, Why I Changed My Views on "Off Days" & More! Feb 24, 2022

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Joe kicks off this week's show by thanking the audience for all their love and support [after hearing the news about Joe's dad] on last week's show. He then reads this week's winning iTunes review before answering listener questions. Q&A TOPICS INCLUDE: 1) How Joe could have avoided the ONE hamstring pull that occurred [while preparing an athlete for the NFL Combine] over 20 years ago 2) How to grow your business on YOUR terms 3) How many days a week does Joe recommend taking COMPLETELY OFF? 4) Joe's favorite low-calorie foods that actually taste good and "fill you up" 5) How to reverse pain & immobility caused by long periods of sitting or texting [6 Simple Moves]. *For a full list of Show Notes & Timestamps visit: www.IndustrialStrengthShow.com

#357 The Importance of "Proactive" Health Care, Top 3 Things Most Trainers DON'T Do (But SHOULD) & More! Feb 17, 2022

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This week's show starts with some unfortunate news [regarding Joe's dad], but there is also a very important/positive lesson to be learned from the news. This leads into a discussion about personal trainers/coaches and 3 things that [most of them] DON'T do, but SHOULD! *For a full list of Show Notes & Timestamps from this episode visit: www.IndustrialStrengthShow.com

IMPORTANT LINKS
ReBuilt 2.0 program
CPPS certification
Hellowater [*Use coupon: DEFRANCO]

#356 Dr. Stuart McGill On Spinal Flexion, Direct Ab Training, Most Injurious Exercises & More! Feb 10, 2022

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This week Joe is joined by the world's foremost expert in rehabilitating spine injuries and healing back pain - Dr. Stuart McGill. They discuss a variety of topics including: Dr. McGill's [actual] stance on "flexing the spine"; Atlas Stone lifting technique [and the loads it places on the spine]; Is direct ab/core training necessary?; Best movements for developing 'high performance' core strength; The 3 exercises that injure the most people [and ultimately bring them to Dr. McGill's clinic]; Has there been any "new findings" in back health over the last 3-5 years?; The top characteristics of the world's highest achievers; Simple/everyday actions for improving low back health...and Much ΩMORE! *For a full list of Show Notes & Timestamps visit www.IndustrialStrengthShow.com

IMPORTANT LINKS
Back Mechanic & other books by Stu McGill: https://www.backfitpro.com/books/
Stu McGill's website: https://www.backfitpro.com/
CPPS certification: https://cppscoaches.com/ [*Use coupon: JOED20]
Today's sponsor: Hellowater [*Use coupon: DEFRANCO]

#355 The Longevity-Based Approach To Training Like An Athlete Feb 03, 2022

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This week Joe helps a soon-to-be former college athlete who wants to continue training like an athlete, but WITHOUT the "aches & pains". Specific Topics covered include: Identifying the main physical attributes that most athletes need; The "longevity-based approach" to developing Speed & Power, Maximal Strength, Muscular Hypertrophy and Endurance; "Quick Fixes" for Low Back Pain, Knee Pain & Shoulder Pain; The importance of getting/staying lean; Prioritizing recovery/"soft work"...and Much MORE! *For a full list of Show Notes & Timestamps from this episode visit www.IndustrialStrengthShow.com

IMPORTANT LINKS
ReBuiltProgram.com
CPPScoaches.com [coupon: JOED20]
Hellowater.com [coupon: DEFRANCO]

#354 How To Optimize Hormone Levels [Without HRT] As We Age Jan 27, 2022

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Today's show starts with a [random] rant regarding the Industrial Strength Show's "BS" iTunes ranking... Joe then reads this week's winning iTunes review, gives away a 4-month supply of DeFranco's Vitamin D 5000, and thanks the audience for their incredible support regarding the launch of his new #RebuiltProgram. Joe then reads an email from a listener which prompts today's main show topic: How To Optimize Hormone Levels [Without HRT] As We Age. Joe reveals [what he feels are] the "Big 6" hormones that affect our body composition, mood & overall well-being...and what we can do to slow their "natural decline". *For a full list of Show Notes & Timestamps from this episode visit: www.IndustrialStrengthShow.com

IMPORTANT LINKS
REBUILT 2.0
CPPS certification [coupon: JOED]
DeFranco's Vitamin D 5000
Hellowater [coupon: DEFRANCO]

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