Joe DeFranco's Industrial Strength Show

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#343 My GO-TO Upper Body Exercises for Hypertrophy and Joint Longevity, Weight Vest Training & More! Nov 11, 2021

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This week Joe answers 3 listener questions. TOPICS INCLUDE: "Absolute Strength Standards" for the barbell bench, squat & deadlift [How do YOU stack up?]; Joe's [current] GO-TO upper body exercises for hypertrophy and joint longevity; Weight Vest training recommendations...and More! *For a full list of show notes & timestamps visit: www.IndustrialStrengthShow.com

Important Links/People Mentioned
Phil Daru's Elite Coaching | Fitness Business & Social Media Growth Summit
Hyperwear Weight Vests
Magic Spoon
Four Sigmatic

#342 Eugene Teo's Triggering Thoughts on Mobility, The Power of Self Acceptance & More! Nov 04, 2021

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This week Joe welcomes Eugene Teo to the Industrial Strength Show. Eugene is a former bodybuilder turned problem-solver / muscle mechanics expert who teaches people [from all walks of life] how to build a better body in the most effective manner possible. This 90-minute conversation covers a variety of different topics. Highlights include: How the STRONG documentary impacted Eugene's teenage years; What should be the minimum 'Barrier For Entry' in order to call yourself a "professional" in the Fitness Industry?; The Importance of Self Acceptance; The Best Training Advice Eugene Ever Received; Eugene's Triggering Thoughts on Mobility...and much, Much MORE! *For a full list of Show Notes & Timestamps from this episode goto www.IndustrialStrengthShow.com

IMPORTANT LINKS/PEOPLE MENTIONED
Eugene Teo (@coacheugeneteo)
Outliers by Malcolm Gladwell
Hellowater [promo code: DEFRANCO]
Four Sigmatic

#341 Programming "High vs Low Mileage" Exercises, The Fix for Chronically Tight Hamstrings & More! Oct 28, 2021

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Joe kicks off this week's show with a very important announcement regarding the DeFranco Supplement line/website. He then answers two listener questions. TOPICS INCLUDE: #1) Does Joe feel heavy, "max-effort" training is dangerous/counterproductive for older lifters? #2) How to fix chronically tight hamstrings? *For a full list of Show Notes & Timestamps goto www.IndustrialStrengthShow.com

Important Links from this episode
DeFranco's Nutritional Supplements [promo code: STOCKUP]
AMPED Warm-up 3.0
Hellowater [promo code: DEFRANCO]
Four Sigmatic

#340 The Art of Blending Science & "Real World" Experience w/ Dr. Corey Peacock Oct 21, 2021

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This week Joe sits down with Dr. Corey Peacock - Head S&C coach at Sanford MMA - a premier professional MMA team comprised of some of the top-ranked fighters in the world, including multiple current and former World Champions. Corey is also an associate professor in the Department of Health & Human Performance at Nova Southeastern University. Highlights from Corey & Joe's conversation include:

How Corey blends science/research with "real world" experience/results
The process involved in preparing a UFC fighter for a fight
Strengthening an athlete's weaknesses vs Doubling down on their strengths
How/Why Corey uses (a variation of) Wendler's 531 program with his fighters
Developing "fight specific conditioning" inside the cage vs in the gym/weightroom
The importance of programming "REST" into the weekly plan
Corey & Joe give their thoughts on ice baths
Corey gives the "inside scoop" on some fascinating research studies he's conducted
Plus much, Much MORE!

*For a full list of Show Notes, Timestamps & Important Links from this episode visit: www.IndustrialStrengthShow.com

#339 The 10 Commandments of Training Longevity [Updated], Female #RelativeStrengthIndex standards & MORE! Oct 14, 2021

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HUGE SHOW THIS WEEK! During the first half of the episode, Joe continues the conversation regarding his "Relative Strength Index" (RSI) standards and exercise execution. Specific topics include: Performing Goblet Squats with heels elevated vs feet flat on floor & Specific Push-up/Pull-up standards for FEMALES. The second half of the show is dedicated to Joe's [updated] "Training Longevity Commandments". If you're interested in TRAINING FOREVER, you'll want to listen, write down, and FOLLOW THESE 10 COMMANDMENTS! *For a full list of Show Notes & Timestamps visit www.IndustrialStrengthShow.com

#338 How Strong/Fit Are You?! [Try These 4 Simple Tests & Find Out] Oct 07, 2021

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On this week's show, Joe reveals the origin and specifics of his "Relative Strength Index" (RSI). He explains the tests that make up the RSI - along with his grading system - for determining how strong & FIT you are! He also includes bonus replacements for the "BIG 3" (barbell bench, squat, deadlift) for endomorphs looking to improve their overall fitness [while still being strong af]. *For Show Notes, Timestamps & Important Links from this episode visit www.IndustrialStrengthShow.com.

TODAY'S SPONSORS
Four Sigmatic
MANSCAPED™

#337 How To Get FIT AF After 40 w/ Christian Thibaudeau Sep 30, 2021

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This week Christian Thibaudeau makes his [highly anticipated] debut on the Industrial Strength Show! Christian has been training & coaching for over 2 decades, working with athletes from dozens of different sports. He has written 4 books, 700+ published articles on T-Nation, and has pioneered multiple educational courses - including the brilliant "Neuro-typing" system (which goes in-depth on how to train athletes based on their personalities/dispositions). On today's show, Christian discusses the following topics:

Training to maximize muscle growth vs Training for health/longevity
How Christian's training has changed [after turning 40]
The best training split(s) for "washed-up meatheads"
The many benefits of loaded carries [and how/when to program them]
Christian's thoughts on cardio - What's best for lifters over 40?
Specific exercises Christian & Joe started AVOIDING [after turning 40]
Is "neuro-typing" important for non-athletes?
How to eat to live longer
Christian's TOP 3 pieces of advice for lifters over 40
And Much, MUCH MORE!

*For a full list of Show Notes, Timestamps & Important Links from this episode visit: www.IndustrialStrengthShow.com

#336 My New Pec-Poppin' Push Workout, How To Make Social Media Great Again & More! Sep 23, 2021

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This week Joe answers 5 listener questions. TOPICS INCLUDE:

Has Joe ditched the straight bar [since having shoulder surgery]?
How to make social media great again!
Is it more important to limit carbs or fats when "Fat Loss" is the main goal?
The [2-Exercise] ANTI-Upper Body Warm-up!!
Joe's thoughts on Drop-sets [Plus he shares his new "PUSH" workout!]

*For Show Notes, Timestamps & Important Links from this episode goto: www.IndustrialStrengthShow.com

#335 The ONE THING That Had The Biggest Impact on My Recent Bloodwork Sep 16, 2021

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Joe kicks off this week's show by giving the audience an update on the "COVID situation" in the DeFranco household. He then shares the results of his most recent bloodwork & body composition analysis. He concludes the show by reflecting on the ONE THING that has made the biggest difference in his overall health! *For Show Notes, Timestamps & all the Important Links from this episode visit: www.IndustrialStrengthShow.com

IMPORTANT LINKS/PEOPLE MENTIONED
DeFranco's Nutritional Supplements
The 8 Blood Markers You MUST Monitor For Your Health & Longevity
The Reason So Many Bodybuilders Die Early [T-Nation article]
The One-Minute Bodyfat Test [T-Nation article]
MANSCAPED [discount code: JOED]

#334 COVID Hits The DeFranco Household... Sep 09, 2021

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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 performed on himself when he started feeling sick..

*For Show Notes, Timestamps & Important Links from this episode visit www.IndustrialStrengthShow.com

IMPORTANT LINKS/PRODUCTS MENTIONED
DeFranco's Immune System Stack
Philips InnoSpire Go Nebulizer
Reduced L-Glutathione Plus by Theranaturals
Saline for Nebulizer
Magic Spoon

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