Joe DeFranco's Industrial Strength Show

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#573 Bedtime Snacks That'll Get Ya JACKED (+ Bodyweight-Only Arm/Delt Training & More!) May 14, 2026

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On this week's show Joe covers 4 topics: 1) How to kill your nighttime cravings WITHOUT killing your gains (Joe shares 4 of his favorite high protein, easy-to-prepare bedtime snacks that'll get ya jacked!) 2) How to train your lateral delts, biceps and triceps with just your BODY WEIGHT! 3) What's Joe currently training for? (The answer might surprise you LOL!) 4) The single most UNDERRATED set/rep scheme for newbies AND advanced lifters...And MORE! *For a full list of Show Notes + Timestamps visit www.IndustrialStrengthShow.com.

IMPORTANT LINKS
NEW DeFranco merch! [Order before 5/17!]
FREE Live Workshop for Gym Owners!
The DeFranco Whey
Team Forever Strong [Free Trial]
Manukora Honey

#572 Training To Failure vs 0 RIR: The Difference MATTERS (+ Summer Shred Lies EXPOSED) May 07, 2026

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Joe kicks off this week's show with 3 big announcements regarding the Iron Business Blueprint, this month's "MuscleUp" supplement sale & NEW MERCH! He then answers 3 listener questions. Specific topics include: 1) Cardio vs Weights for Fat Loss 2) The best way to develop visible abs 3) The difference between "training to failure" vs "0 RIR"... And MORE! *For a full list of Show Notes + Timestamps visit www.IndustrialStrengthShow.com.

#571 How Quality-Obsessed Coaches Scale Their Gym Business (Without Selling Out) Apr 30, 2026

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On this week's show Joe D. & Chris Tutela shatter some of the most common myths & misconceptions surrounding gym ownership. More specifically: 1) You can't scale without compromising your programming/results 2) You must choose between "high quality" or "high volume" - You can't have both 3) If you raise your prices, you'll lose clients 4) More leads equals more money and success 5) Newbies can't train with your veteran clients...and Much MORE! *For a full list of Show Notes and Timestamps visit www.IndustrialStrengthShow.com.

IMPORTANT LINKS
Iron Business Blueprint [Apply & Schedule Your Call]

#570 3 "Training Rules" I Break Every Week (+ Vegas/Wrestlemania Stories!) Apr 23, 2026

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Joe is back from Vegas and on this week's podcast he's sharing all the behind-the-scenes stories from his trip! Other topics discussed include "the 2-exercise warm-up that had Joe's shoulders feeling brand new" & "the 3 training rules Joe breaks every week!" *For a full list of Show Notes + Timestamps visit www.IndustrialStrengthShow.com.

#569 Most Chin-up Advice is WRONG...Here's What WORKS (Yet Nobody Teaches!) Apr 15, 2026

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Most chin-up advice you'll find online is either incomplete or complete bullsh*t! In this week's episode, Joe breaks down what actually works (based on his 30 years of real-world results.) Whether you can't do a single rep or you've been stuck at the same number of reps - Joe explains exactly how to break through your plateau! First, he lays out his proven 4-phase progression to help you get your very first chin-up (without wasting time on ineffective fluff). Then, he reveals his "chin-up cluster ladder" - a simple but powerful method to rapidly increase your strength and reps. You'll also learn the biggest mistake people make with band-assisted chin-ups...and how to fix it so they actually carry over to the real thing! If you're serious about improving your chin-ups, this episode will change the way you train overnight! *For a full list of Show Notes + Timestamps visit www.IndustrialStrengthShow.com.

IMPORTANT LINKS
How Liv Morgan (and countless others) got their first chin-up!
HandxBand bands [code: JOED]
Fat Gripz
Live Workshop for Gym Owners! [Register now for $17!]

#568 - Does Grip Strength REALLY Predict Lifespan? (+ Time Under Tension TRUTH No One Explains)! Apr 09, 2026

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This week Joe clears up the confusion regarding 3 popular [yet misunderstood] topics: #1) Does building more muscle enable you to have more dietary freedom - without negative consequences? #2) Does grip strength REALLY predict lifespan? #3) The real-world TRUTH about Time Under Tension and hypertrophy... PLUS, Joe's "Upside-Down Plank Challenge!" *For a full list of Show Notes + Timestamps visit www.IndustrialStrengthShow.com.

#567 4 Reasons Why Your Program Sucks! [Longevity Edition] Apr 02, 2026

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This week Jim "Smitty" Smith returns to the Industrial Strength Show to discuss all things programming! You'll hear Joe & Smitty go back and forth as they share 4 aspects of programming that they feel lifters get wrong - especially after the age of 40. Then they revisit the 6 "relative strength standards" before ending the show with an exciting announcement regarding their newest TFS program [which starts April 6th!] *For a full list of Show Notes w/ Timestamps visit www.IndustrialStrengthShow.com.

IMPORTANT LINKS
Team Forever Strong [FREE Trial!]
DeFranco-brand supplements [code: MuscleUpApril]
Jim "Smitty" Smith
Joe DeFranco

#566 You're Doing Contrast Training WRONG! [Do THIS Instead To Improve Power/Speed] Mar 26, 2026

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Most people THINK they're doing "Contrast Training," but in reality they're just doing a sloppy circuit that kills power, reinforces bad mechanics, and increases their risk of injury! So on today's show, Joe explains exactly what Contrast Training is supposed to look like...and how to implement it the RIGHT WAY! Consider today's episode your FREE Power/Speed Masterclass! *For a full list of Show Notes w/ Timestamps visit www.IndustrialStrengthShow.com.

IMPORTANT LINKS
Joe's "Contrast Training" reaction video
Joey Swoll
Team Forever Strong [1-Week FREE Trial]

#565 They BANNED Light Dumbbells?! Here's What Texas Tech Got WRONG (And Right) Mar 19, 2026

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On this week's show Joe gives his nuanced take on the viral clip of a Texas Tech football player revealing that their strength coaches removed all light weights (5-35lbs) from their weight room! You don't wanna miss what Joe has to say about this controversial topic! *For a full list of Show Notes & Timestamps visit www.IndustrialStrengthShow.com.

IMPORTANT LINKS
Texas Tech BANNED Weights Under 40lbs In Their Weightroom!
Joe D's Instagram
Iron Business Mastermind Weekend

#564 How I Make The BEST Gains in the WORST Gyms! Mar 12, 2026

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Joe is back from St. Louis and on this week's show he explains how he's ALWAYS able to have a great workout - even in the worst [most poorly equipped] hotel gyms! This includes his "Top 10 techniques for making light weights feel heavy" - along with other tips & tricks that will ensure you'll always make the BEST gains...even in the WORST gyms! *For a full list of Show Notes + Timestamps visit www.IndustrialStrengthShow.com.

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