Joe DeFranco's Industrial Strength Show

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#323 Using "Mechanical Drop-Sets" to Get Jacked, Improve Your Shoulder Mobility While Watching TV & More! Jun 24, 2021

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This week's show is recorded on location from Palm Beach, Florida! Joe takes some time away from his family vacation to answer 4 listener questions. SPECIFIC TOPICS INCLUDE: 1) How to stay hydrated and prevent low back pain when traveling 2) The difference between regular drop-sets & "mechanical" drop-sets [Plus Joe's favorite mechanical drop-set pairings for all muscle groups!] 3) Troubleshooting the vertical jump [Why do athletes drift forward when they jump?] 4) Two upper body stretches you can do [to improve shoulder mobility] while watching TV! *For Show Notes & Timestamps goto www.IndustrialStrengthShow.com

Important Links/People Mentioned
www.BlueChew.com [promo code: DEFRANCO]
www.DeFrancoInsider.com
Dana Santas (@mobilitymaker)

#322 My [Meathead] Birthday Present, Ashley's Health Scare & The Top 5 Qualities of Great Dads! Jun 17, 2021

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In this week's episode, Joe celebrates Father's Day, his upcoming Birthday & fills everyone in on what's been going on in the DeFranco household! HIGHLIGHTS INCLUDE: Ashley's recent blood work and what everyone can learn from her "health scare"; BONUS "Overrated/Underrated" segment w/ Ashley in the hot seat!; "Highlights" & "lowlights" from Joe's recent blood work; What's Joe getting for his 46th birthday?; Joe's Top 5 Qualities of Being a Great Dad...and Much MORE! *For a full list of Show Notes & Timestamps goto www.IndustrialStrengthShow.com

Important Links/People Mentioned
Ashley DeFranco (@ashleydefranco)
www.DeFrancoShop.com
www.CPPScoaches.com [promo code: JOED20]
www.BlueChew.com [promo code: DEFRANCO]
www.HelloWater.com [promo code: DEFRANCO]

#321 Dr. Beau Hightower on Chiropractic Criticism, Top 3 Longevity "Difference Makers" & More! Jun 10, 2021

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This week Joe is joined by Dr. Beau Hightower - The "YouTube Famous" Chiropractor to UFC Fighters, WWE Wrestlers, and Athletes/Celebrities From Across the Globe! Highlights from their conversation include: How/Why Dr. Beau's videos began going viral; The traditional "business model" of chiropractic and how Beau's practice is different; Misconceptions surrounding chiropractic; The 3 different types of chiropractors; Responding to Joe Rogan's criticism of chiropractic; The importance of nuance & moderation [in all fields]; Does "cracking" your neck and/or knuckles cause arthritis?; Safety/effectiveness of high velocity spinal decompression/adjustments; Dr. Beau's Big 3 longevity "difference makers"...and Much More! *For Show Notes & Timestamps visit www.IndustrialStrengthShow.com.

Related Links/People Mentioned
DeFranco Shop
Dr. Beau Hightower (@dr.beauhightower)
Dr. Beau's Youtube channel
Dr. Gregory Johnson
Hellowater [promo code: DEFRANCO]
BlueChew [promo code: DEFRANCO]

#320 The No-Cardio Way to Burn Fat & Age-Proof Your Body w/ MindPump Co-Host Sal Di Stefano! Jun 03, 2021

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This week Joe is joined by MindPump co-host & author of the new book, "The Resistance Training Revolution" - Sal Di Stefano. Highlights from their conversation include: Why Sal decided to write a book; Why Sal and his partners (Adam & Justin) get labeled as "anti-cardio"; Biggest misconceptions surrounding cardiovascular exercise [We've all been lied to!]; Why strength training is the single best form of exercise; Common strength training mistakes [that prevent most people from achieving their goals]; The "muscle toning" myth; Sal's favorite Rocky movie scene...and Much MORE! *For Show Notes & Timestamps visit www.IndustrialStrengthShow.com

Related Links/People Mentioned
DeFranco's Nutritional Supplements
The Resistance Training Revolution
Azuna Fresh [Discount Code: DEFRANCO]
CPPS certification
Sal Di Stefano (@mindpumpsal)
Adam Schafer (@mindpumpadam)
Justin Andrews (@mindpumpjustin)

#319 Why "Getting a Pump" is Important, BCAAs Bad Rap, Abstaining from Sex Before Competition & LOTS More! May 27, 2021

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In this week's [super-sized] Memorial Day Weekend edition of the podcast - Joe continues the Overrated/Underrated segment he started during the second-half of last week's show! TOPICS INCLUDE: Single Leg RDL's, Multiple Sports for Young Athletes, The Performance Benefits of Music, Training Barefoot, Mace Training, BCAAs While Cutting, "The Pump", Ben Patrick (Knees Over Toes Guy), Joe's days training at Empy's Gym, Schick FX Extreme razors, Supplements for Gut Health, Wearing Ankle Braces When Training/Competing, Cottage Cheese & Jelly, Ab Wheels, FMS (Functional Movement Screen), Direct Front Delt work, Long-Duration Plank Holds, A1 Steak Sauce, Espresso, Rowing Machines (Concept 2), Hair, Jefferson Curl, Nike Air Maxes, Reverse Hypers, High School Football Summer Conditioning (110's, Gassers, etc), Abstinence Before Fights/Competition & More! *For Show Notes & Timestamps goto: www.IndustrialStrengthShow.com

Related Links/People Mentioned
The Ready State - Virtual Mobility Coach [promo code: JOE10]
CPPS certification [coupon code: MDAY20]
DeFranco's Gut Check [probiotic]
Ben Patrick (@kneesovertoesguy)

#318 Sneaky Tricks for "Shoulder-Friendly" Barbell Benching, Overrated/Underrated Returns & More! May 20, 2021

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This week Joe answers a follow-up question from last week's show regarding "shoulder friendly" barbell benching. He shares his Top 5 "sneaky tricks" for those who still want to [barbell] bench heavy - without the shoulder damage that's normally associated with it. The second half of the show is dedicated to "Overrated/Underrated"! Topics include: Functional Training; Chest Flies; Hook Grip; Watching Newly Released Movies at Home vs in Theatres; Eating Immediately After Your Workout; Bodybuilding for Athletes; Back Squats; Bacon; RPR (Reflexive Performance Reset); McGill's Big 3; Slow Concentric Training for Strength Gains; Weekends; Salt; John Riggins; Mass Specific Force. *For Show Notes & Timestamps visit: www.IndustrialStrengthShow.com

Related Links/Products Mentioned
BlueChew [Promo Code: DEFRANCO]
@defrancosgym [Joe D's Instagram]
DeFranco Insider
Kabuki Kadillac Bar
Elitefts "Shoulder Saver Pad"

#317 Top 5 Things Lifters Can Do To Avoid Shoulder Surgery, Slant Board Misconceptions & More! May 13, 2021

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Joe kicks off this week's show with a few exciting/important announcements. He then covers the following 4 training topics: 1) Slant Board Training Misconceptions 2) Top 5 Things Lifters Can Do To Avoid Shoulder Surgery 3) Rest Interval Recommendations When Sprinting 4) Incorporating Linear Progressions Within a Conjugate System... Plus More! *For Show Notes & Timestamps go to www.IndustrialStrengthShow.com.

Related Links/Products Mentioned
CPPS Level 1 Certification [Coupon Code: MDAY20]
@slantboardguy
AZUNA FRESH [Discount Code: DEFRANCO]

#316 Sean Hayes on What It Takes To Be A Great Coach, Best Conditioning Drills for Pro Wrestlers & More! May 06, 2021

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This week Joe is joined by Sean Hayes - Director of Strength & Conditioning at the WWE Performance Center. Highlights from their conversation include: A message from "Stone Cold Steve Austin" to all personal trainers who don't like to "cite their work" lol; A lesson Sean learned from "Macho Man" Randy Savage [which was relayed to him from Shawn Michaels]; Sean reveals the most difficult part of his job; The main traits that Joe & Sean feel separate the GREAT coaches from the average coaches; How often does Sean test his athletes at the WWE PC; The 5 different training phases that make up NXT's yearly S&C plan; The benefits of [regularly] rotating exercises; How Sean balances "variety" with "consistency"; Best conditioning drills for pro wrestlers [besides in-ring work]; Joe reveals the "garage gym envy" he recently experienced; Triple H's new hypertrophy technique...and Much MORE! *For Show Notes & Timestamps visit: www.IndustrialStrengthShow.com

Related Links/Products Mentioned
AZUNA FRESH [promo code: DEFRANCO]
Sean Hayes (@fla_hayes)
NXT (@wwenxt)
DeFranco Insider

#315 How To Gain Muscle & Lose Fat Simultaneously, Rehab Tools for Meatheads & More! Apr 29, 2021

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This week's show begins with a few announcements, including this month's "MuscleUpMay" Supplement Sale! Joe then provides a training/rehab update before getting into today's main topic - How To Gain Muscle & Lose Fat Simultaneously. Joe allows his audience to become a "fly on the wall" as he designs his personal "Body Recomp" Nutrition plan. More specifically, he shares his step-by-step approach for determining maintenance calories, protein requirements/macronutrient breakdown, training & supplementation recommendations...and Much MORE! *For Show Notes & Timestamps goto: www.IndustrialStrengthShow.com.

#314 The Truth About "Knees Over Toes" Training w/ Ben Patrick! Apr 22, 2021

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This week Joe is joined by Ben Patrick, aka, "Knees Over Toes Guy". Ben struggled with knee pain for over a decade during his basketball career. After multiple unsuccessful surgeries & ineffective medical advice, Ben decided to take matters into his own hands. He became obsessed with researching different methods that could help him recover from his injuries, bulletproof his knees, and perform at an even higher level than before his injuries and surgeries. In this episode, Ben discusses the methods/exercises that transformed his "broken knees" into [arguably] the healthiest, most "bulletproof" knees on earth! *For Show Notes & Timestamps from this episode goto: www.IndustrialStrengthShow.com

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