Joe DeFranco's Industrial Strength Show

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#533 CrossFit Done Right: The Exercises I'd Include If I Were Asked To Re-Start CrossFit From Scratch Jul 31, 2025

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Joe kicks off this week's show with a few important announcements before getting into this week's main show topic. In honor of the 2025 CrossFit Games taking place this weekend, a listener asked Joe what his "CrossFit done right" would look like. More specifically, if Joe were asked to re-start CrossFit from scratch, what exercises would he include and why? This is a fun show that's sure to spark some interesting opinions and debate. Give it a listen and then let us know YOUR thoughts! *For a full list of Show Notes + Timestamps visit www.IndustrialStrengthShow.com.

#532 Circuit Training That DOESN'T Suck & My Newest [Most Unique] Program! Jul 24, 2025

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Joe starts this week's show by sharing a new high-protein dessert with his audience (THINK: Crumbl cookie for meatheads!) He then gets into this week's main show topics. Specifically, he shares the origin story of his newest (and most unique) program - Tactical Strength - along with the EXACT template he used to design the program! (Yes, he gives away the actual template on the podcast for FREE!) You will learn exactly WHY he designed the program the way he did, HOW to properly execute a "strength capacity circuit", and WHO the Tactical Strength program is for! NOTE: If you think this week's show is just for police officers, firefighters, military personnel and first responders - you're dead wrong! Listen and find out!! *For a full list of Show Notes w/ Timestamps goto www.IndustrialStrengthShow.com.

#531 Practical & Proven Strategies To Prevent Stress Eating [At Work] Jul 16, 2025

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Joe kicks off this week's show by sharing 3 exciting projects he's currently working on. He then reads a question from a personal trainer/gym owner who is working with a number of high achieving clients who "stress eat" at work. Joe spends the remainder of the show sharing his "Top 5 Strategies to Prevent Stress Eating at Work and/or Late at Night." This is a MUST-LISTEN for anyone who trains hard and does "everything else right", but they tend to "go off the rails" [nutrition-wise] once per day. *For a full list of Show Notes with Timestamps visit www.IndustrialStrengthShow.com.

#530 Top 6 Reasons Most Gyms Fail Within The First 1-3 Years! Jul 10, 2025

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This week Joe is joined by his Iron Business Blueprint partner Chris Tutela. The show starts off with some "Jersey talk" and banter (including Joe's current beef with ChatGPT Lol), then they start talkin' business! Together, Joe and Chris share their "Top 6 reasons most gyms fail within the first 1-3 years"... More specifically, 30% of gyms close within the first 12 months and by year 3, the failure rate climbs to between 50-70%! If you are a gym owner or an aspiring gym owner this is a MUST LISTEN! (That is, if you DON'T want to become another statistic!) And for those of you who don't own gyms - there are a ton of great business/life lessons, valuable information, and (of course) funny moments! Give it a listen... You won't be disappointed :) *For a full list of Show Notes w/ Timestamps visit www.IndustrialStrengthShow.com.

IMPORTANT LINKS | PEOPLE MENTIONED
Iron Business Blueprint [Book Your Free Strategy Call]
Joe DeFranco (@defrancosgym)
Chris Tutela (@chris_tutela)
Tim Riley (@timrileytraining)

#529 Who's To Blame When An Athlete Gets Injured, Dealing With Online Trolls & More w/ Ben Bruno! Jul 03, 2025

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This week Ben Bruno makes his 5th appearance on the Industrial Strength Show and it just may be his best [most impactful] appearance yet! Ben has been "catchin' strays" from a handful of outspoken coaches online who [indirectly] blame him for an injury that occurred during the NBA Finals to one of his clients. Ben has NOT responded to the criticism online, but on today's show he speaks out on the topic of "Personal Trainers & Injury Prevention - Who's To Blame When An Athlete Gets Hurt?" Ben also explains the logistics of training pro athletes in the off-season [As you'll find out - the general public has NO IDEA what really goes on behind-the-scenes]. Furthermore, Ben candidly reveals his current frustration with social media, ie, the type of content that goes viral vs the type of content that "flops". Additionally, you'll hear Joe D's unsolicited advice to Joel Seedman and other coaches who claim to "have the answer" whenever an injury occurs to a famous athlete. *For a full list of Show Notes w/ Timestamps visit www.IndustrialStrengthShow.com.

IMPORTANT LINKS
Iron Business Blueprint [Book Your Free Strategy Call]
DeFranco supplement sale [coupon: MuscleUpJuly]
Joe D's Instagram Rant
Ben Bruno's Instagram (@benbrunotraining)

#528 Time Efficient Programming for Busy Bastards, My Birthday Recap, and a FREE Gift for YOU! Jun 26, 2025

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Joe kicks off this week's show by sharing all the details of his 50th Birthday celebration. WARNING: Simply LISTENING to this portion of the show may increase your risk of developing diabetes LOL! (Let's just say it was a gluttonous weekend for Joe D! :) After the birthday recap Joe shares a "meathead lemonade pro tip" that'll change your life! He then gets into this week's main topic: "How To Organize Your Training When You're Short on Time." Joe doesn't only share his upgraded "Busy Bastard" template...He gives away the full 6-week program to his audience, completely free!! If you're someone who regularly misses workouts because you "have no time" - This episode is for you!! *For a full list of Show Notes with Timestamps goto www.IndustrialStrengthShow.com.

#527 Calling Out The Bullsh*t & Misinformation in the Fitness Industry w/ Beth Feraco! Jun 19, 2025

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This week Beth Feraco makes her Industrial Strength Show debut... And it won't take the Industrial Strength Universe long to figure out WHY Joe invited her on the show :) Beth is a "NO BS", "Tell it like it is" Health & Fitness coach who is dedicated to busting popular fitness myths and helping people reach their goals WITHOUT following fitness fads or trendy diets. On today's show you'll hear Beth & Joe discuss a variety of topics including: How/Why Beth got started in the fitness industry; Creating content that will positively IMPACT your clients vs trying to IMPRESS your peers; Top 3 pieces of misinformation currently being spread online; Why EVERYONE needs to "master the basics"; Beth's stance on tracking calories/macros; Strength training recommendations (for females); Why Beth has a problem with weight vests; The power of "community"; The "missing piece" to most people's fitness/nutrition journey... And Much MORE! *For a full list of Show Notes with Timestamps visit www.IndustrialStrengthShow.com.

#526 15 Exercises That'll Get You Jacked AND Mobile AF, 3 Times I Helped My Athletes CHEAT & More! Jun 12, 2025

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Joe opens this week's show with some very exciting announcements before answering 3 listener questions. TOPICS INCLUDE: 1) "Sally" Strikes Again! [The 7-minute workout that produces a skin-ripping, 3-dimensional upper body pump like you've never felt before!] 2) Has Joe ever openly helped his athletes cheat in order to achieve a specific goal?? 3) 15 exercises that perfectly blend mobility gains with strength/hypertrophy gains... And MORE! *For a full list of Show Notes + Timestamps visit www.IndustrialStrengthShow.com.

IMPORTANT LINKS
STRONG [Youtube premiere!]
FREE Gym Growth Masterclass
DeFranco supplements [code: MuscleUpJune]
Joe D's VIP email list
Beth Wilcas Feraco
Magic Spoon

#525 My Go-To [Low Back Friendly] Leg Workout/MobilityWOD, 5 Push-up Variations That'll Humble You & One cRaZy Story! Jun 05, 2025

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For the second week in a row Joe kicks off the show by giving away FREE STUFF to his audience! He then answers 3 listener questions. TOPICS INCLUDE: 1) If Joe could hand out one free ass whoopin' to anyone on earth [with no legal ramifications] who would it be? 2) Joe's Go-To [Low Back Friendly] Leg Workout That Doubles as a Mobility Routine! 3) Joe's Top 5 Favorite Push-up Variations for Advanced Lifters... And MORE! *For a full list of Show Notes + Timestamps visit www.IndustrialStrengthShow.com.

IMPORTANT LINKS
DeFranco-brand supplements [code: MuscleUpJune]
Team Forever Strong [1-Week Free Trial]
Joe D's Instagram
Rogue Plate Carrier
Hyper Vest Pro

#524 How Walking LESS Can Improve Your Health, My Biggest Sled Push Pet Peeve & More! May 29, 2025

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This week Joe kicks off the show by giving away FREE STUFF! He then answers 5 listener questions. TOPICS INCLUDE: 1) The 3 biggest mistakes athlete's make when pushing the sled 2) How does Joe manage to maintain an impressive physique at his age and with his extensive injury history? 3) Will Hyrox put an end to CrossFit? 4) How to organize a "longevity-based" training program 5) Is walking 10k steps a day overrated? *For a full list of Show Notes + Timestamps goto www.IndustrialStrengthShow.com.

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