Joe DeFranco's Industrial Strength Show

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#313 How To Get Lean Without Becoming "Skinny-Fat", The 3 Keys to Happiness & More! Apr 15, 2021

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This week Joe shares his Top 6 tips for getting lean this summer while avoiding the [dreaded] "skinny-fat" look! The show concludes with a reminder of how important your mental health is - even for those with "physical/aesthetic" goals. *For Show Notes & Timestamps goto: www.IndustrialStrengthShow.com

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#312 How To Customize Your Gains & Make ANY Program More Effective! Apr 08, 2021

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This week Joe & Smitty announce the [public] release of their NEW "Specialization Course Digital Library"! During the past 3 years Joe & Smitty compiled data on the most common "problem areas" in training, then created easy-to-implement "workout add-ons", aka, Specialization Courses - That'll turn your weaknesses into strengths - while making your current program 10X more effective! In this episode you'll learn more about these Specialization Courses [and how to gain instant access to them] along with a number of other topics including: How trainers, coaches & entrepreneurs know WHEN is the right time to launch a product; Why there is no such thing as a "perfect program"; Why exercise EXECUTION trumps exercise SELECTION; The 15 most common "problem areas" in training and much, Much MORE!

#311 How To Fix a Bulging Disc [3 Simple Steps], Joe D's Top 5 "Movie Heels" & More! Apr 01, 2021

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This week's show starts with an exciting announcement regarding a new supplement stack/bundle that's been added to the DeFranco line. [You asked for it & you got it!] This is followed up with an unexpected [somewhat shocking] announcement concerning the future of the Industrial Strength Show. Joe then answers a question about his Top 5 "movie heels" before getting into today's main topic - How To Fix a Bulging Lumbar Disc. Joe reveals the simple 3-step process he uses whenever he has a "disc flare-up". He also shares his daily, 4-Move "Mobilize & Anchor" routine for general low back maintenance/health. Joe concludes the show with his top tips for training with/around chronic low back pain.

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#310 Programming Supra-Maximal Eccentrics, My Favorite 10-Minute Workouts & More! Mar 25, 2021

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This week's show consists of a 'mish-mash' of 3 different topics: 1. Joe gives an update on his shoulder rehab [which is also accompanied by a lesson about what it truly means to make "constant progress"] 2. Joe shares his thoughts on the Ryan Crowley "pec tear video" & the pros/cons of programming supra-maximal eccentrics 3. How to build/maintain muscle & burn fat in just 10 minutes a day!

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#309 Strength & Conditioning Considerations for Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Mar 18, 2021

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This week Joe takes a deep dive into the topic of 'Strength & Conditioning for Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu'. Specific topics of discussion include: Warm-up Considerations for the BJJ Athlete; Joe's [extremely effective] 2-Day "Condensed Conjugate" Strength Template; Conditioning for BJJ [Best practices for improving aerobic capacity, alactic capacity & lactic capacity]; How to organize BJJ practice, strength training and extra conditioning sessions into a weekly plan... and Much MORE!

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For Timestamps & Important Links from this episode visit: www.IndustrialStrengthShow.com

#308 Rayron Gracie On The Importance of S&C for BJJ, Getting Attacked Outside of DeFranco's Gym & More! Mar 11, 2021

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This week Joe is joined by Rayron Gracie - son of the late Ryan Gracie, aka, "The Bad Boy of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu". Highlights from this conversation include: The insane story of how Rayron was attacked by a crazy person after his last workout at DeFranco's Gym; What prompted Rayron to call Joe & hire him as his Strength & Conditioning coach; The importance of incorporating strength & conditioning into BJJ training; The effect that Rayron's "newfound strength" has had on his technical/BJJ skill; Why the Gracie family was (originally) AGAINST strength training; Knowing the difference between "Getting Better" vs "Getting Tired"; The conditioning tool that has the highest carryover to BJJ; Rayron's misconception of what a great coach was/is supposed to do; Why all S&C programs were NOT created equal; Rayron's documentary, "Letters to My Father"...and Much MORE!

For Show Notes, Timestamps & Important Links from this episode goto: www.IndustrialStrengthShow.com
To watch Rayron's documentary, "Letters To My Father" CLICK HERE.

#307 Overrated/Underrated Part 2: Cannabis for Recovery, TRT, Arm Day for Athletes & MORE! Mar 04, 2021

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This week Joe continues his wildly popular/polarizing segment from last week - Overrated/Underrated! Topics include: Arm Day for Athletes; Shampoo; Walking/LISS Cardio; Narrow Stance Squatting for Athletes; Training to Failure; Cannabis for Recovery; Burpees; Barefoot training; Garage Gyms; Knee Sleeves, Elbow Sleeves & Belts; Static Stretching; TRT; Marriage; Fructose/Fruit; Ranch Dressing; "Girl Push-ups"; Smith Machine; Expensive Workout Attire; Post Workout "Anabolic Window" & More! *For Timestamps from this episode goto: www.IndustrialStrengthShow.com *Today's sponsor = HelloWater [Use promo code "defranco" to Save 10% on your 1st order!]

#306 World's Longest Overrated/Underrated segment [From Kettlebells & Battle Ropes to Pineapple on Pizza & More!] Feb 25, 2021

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This week Joe introduces a new segment where he rates over 35 different exercises, training techniques, foods, movies, wrestlers & more! Specific topics include kettlebells, hip thrusts, front squats, flywheel training, velocity-based training, Peloton bikes, Ice baths, pineapple on pizza & many, Many MORE! *For Show Notes & Timestamps from this episode visit www.IndustrialStrengthShow.com *To purchase DeFranco's Nutritional Supplements visit www.DeFrancosNutrition.com *To support today's sponsor visit www.HelloWater.com [promo code: DEFRANCO]

#305 How I Program Loaded Carries, My Thoughts on RPE & More! Feb 18, 2021

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Joe begins the show by explaining why there was a delay [posting this week's episode]. He then continues the Q&A he started last week. Specific topics of discussion include: Joe's "BIG 3" exercise categories for ongoing shoulder health; Is there a "new group" of people who rival those who don't return their shopping carts?! What are Joe's thoughts on using "RPE"? How/When does Joe recommend programming loaded carries [and what are his favorite variations]... Plus More! TODAY'S SPONSOR: https://thereadystate.com [Use promo code: JOE10] *For Show Notes, Timestamps & Important Links from this episode goto: www.IndustrialStrengthShow.com

#304 My Opinion on Tom Brady's Training, Writing Programs for Combat Athletes based on their "Fight Style" & More! Feb 11, 2021

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Joe kicks off this week's show by addressing his [embarrassing] Super Bowl prediction from last week. He then does a "live to tape" Q&A, answering questions on the following 4 topics: 1) Is there a way to include a "scoring system" into the AMPED Movement Screen/Assessment? 2) Does Joe prefer spaghetti or lasagna? Meatballs or meat sauce? Lol 3) Does Joe take an athlete's weight class & "fight style" into consideration when designing training programs for fighters? 4) What does Joe think of Tom Brady's training [and his trainer's claim that "training with bands makes muscles softer and more pliable"?] *For Show Notes & Timestamps goto: www.IndustrialStrengthShow.com **To register for this month's CPPS L1 Hybrid Course goto: www.CPPScoaches.com/schedule [Use coupon code "ROSE20" to SAVE 20%!]

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