426 episodes

World-renowned strength & conditioning coach Joe DeFranco shares his thoughts on training for peak performance, mindset, and living your passion. As the founder and owner of DeFranco’s Gym, he also provides the business knowledge that helped him turn a 500-square-foot storage closet into a global brand.

Each week, Joe will educate, motivate and entertain his audience by answering their questions and/or conducting interviews with top athletes, fitness professionals, entrepreneurs, and other highly successful people.

Joe DeFranco's Industrial Strength Show Joe DeFranco

    • Health & Fitness
    • 5.0 • 2 Ratings

World-renowned strength & conditioning coach Joe DeFranco shares his thoughts on training for peak performance, mindset, and living your passion. As the founder and owner of DeFranco’s Gym, he also provides the business knowledge that helped him turn a 500-square-foot storage closet into a global brand.

Each week, Joe will educate, motivate and entertain his audience by answering their questions and/or conducting interviews with top athletes, fitness professionals, entrepreneurs, and other highly successful people.

    #465 Why "Evidence-Based" is Overrated, How To Get Pro Athletes as Clients & More w/ Mike Stella

    #465 Why "Evidence-Based" is Overrated, How To Get Pro Athletes as Clients & More w/ Mike Stella

    BIG SHOW THIS WEEK as Joe introduces Mike Stella to the Industrial Strength Universe! Mike is an expert movement evaluator, manual therapist, performance coach and the owner of The Movement Underground in Long Island, NY. Highlights from Joe & Mike's (almost) 2-hour long conversation include: The "blending" of rehabilitation with high performance strength & conditioning; How Mike assesses new clients; How to treat/approach athletes w/ "muscular imbalances"; Mike's thoughts on FMS; Why "evidence-based" is overrated; Are isolation rotator cuff exercises worthless?; How to get pro athletes as clients...and so much more! *For a full list of Show Notes + Timestamps visit www.IndustrialStrengthShow.com.
     
    IMPORTANT LINKS Mike Stella's Instagram (@mikestella_atc) The Movement Underground website Joe D's Instagram (@defrancosgym) BON CHARGE [*Use code: JOED]

    • 2 hrs
    #464 What I Learned About "Imbalances" From Tennis Players, My Must-Try Pre-Workout "Slop" & More!

    #464 What I Learned About "Imbalances" From Tennis Players, My Must-Try Pre-Workout "Slop" & More!

    Joe kicks off this week's episode with a quick recap of the first-ever Iron Business Weekend. He then shares some initial feedback from lifters who have started the new WS4SB 3.5 program. He then answers 4 listener questions. TOPICS INCLUDE: 1) Joe's current GO-TO pre-workout "slop" [Plus a BONUS "High Protein Peanut Butter Cup" recipe!] 2) What type of athletes have the biggest imbalances and how do you go about fixing them? 3) When do you know it's time to switch exercises? 4) Programming jumps for [weak] kids... And More! *For a full list of Show Notes & Timestamps visit www.IndustrialStrengthShow.com.
    IMPORTANT LINKS Iron Business Blueprint Team Forever Strong [code: STRONG150] The Conscious Bar Manukora Honey

    • 1 hr 20 min
    #463 Programming MasterClass: An In-Depth Look Into The Creation of Joe D. & Smitty's Newest Program

    #463 Programming MasterClass: An In-Depth Look Into The Creation of Joe D. & Smitty's Newest Program

    This week we're taking a deep, deep dive into the science & art of high-level program design. Specifically, Joe D. and Smitty share the inner workings of their latest creation - "Westside for Skinny Bastards 3.5" - the revised/2024 edition of Joe D's wildly popular WS4SB 3 program. You'll learn about Joe D. & Smitty's first exposure to Louie Simmons and Westside Barbell, the history of Joe D's original "skinny bastard" program and every detail, decision and discussion that took place during the development of their latest program - "WS4SB 3.5". If you're someone who's interested in getting more context and understanding the "WHY's" behind a program - get out your pen and paper - because Joe D. & Smitty share it ALL on today's episode! *For a full list of Show Notes & Timestamps visit www.IndustrialStrengthShow.com.
    IMPORTANT LINKS Team Forever Strong [Use code: STRONG150] How To Manipulate 4-Day Training Splits Over 3 Days Joe D's IG (@defrancosgym) Smitty's IG (@smittydiesel) Smitty's website BON CHARGE [*Use code: JOED]

    • 2 hrs
    #462 The Truth About Fasting, The Biggest Mistake in Creating Multiple Revenue Streams & More!

    #462 The Truth About Fasting, The Biggest Mistake in Creating Multiple Revenue Streams & More!

    This week Joe answers 3 listener questions. Specific topics include: 1) The TRUTH about fasting 2) The trade-off when training for "peak performance"/extreme goals 3) Is it necessary to have multiple revenue streams in order to be successful [in the fitness industry]? *For a full list of Show Notes + Timestamps visit www.IndustrialStrengthShow.com.
    IMPORTANT LINKS DeFranco Supplements [*Use code: MuscleUpMarch] Team Forever Strong [*Use code: STRONG150] CPPS certification Iron Business Blueprint DeFranco's Gym, NJ

    • 1 hr 4 min
    #461 The Simplest Way To Determine If You're Training Properly [DON'T Ignore This!]

    #461 The Simplest Way To Determine If You're Training Properly [DON'T Ignore This!]

    This week's show includes 3 main topics/questions. First, Joe shares a story involving a conversation he recently had at Target with a former client. Although the interaction with his former client was brief, it included a valuable reminder/lesson that Joe shares with his audience. After hearing this story you'll be able to determine if your current training program is TRULY effective/functional or if it's doing more harm than good. [You'll also get the inside scoop on Joe's new "functional strength standard" LOL.] After Joe finishes "storytime" he answers two listener questions. These topics include: 1) The most effective way to execute warm-up reps/exercises 2) Is it a big deal if football players (and athletes in general) squat above parallel? *For a full list of Show Notes w/ Timestamps visit www.IndustrialStrengthShow.com.
    IMPORTANT LINKS Iron Business Blueprint [March cohort] Limber 11 (Mobility routine) Joe D's IG (@defrancosgym) Team Forever Strong [*Use code: STRONG150]

    • 57 min
    #460 7 Fat Loss "Hacks" That'll Blow Your Mind, How To Get Jacked in Half the Time & More!

    #460 7 Fat Loss "Hacks" That'll Blow Your Mind, How To Get Jacked in Half the Time & More!

    This week Joe answers 5 questions from his listeners. TOPICS INCLUDE: 1. Thoughts on Lu Raises for the rotator cuff  2. Should you include rotator cuff strengthening exercises in your warm-up or will they fatigue your shoulders and lead to instability and reduced strength/force production? 3. How much of a calorie deficit is a good starting point to drop bodyfat without losing muscle? [Plus, "Fat Loss Hacks That'll Blow Your Mind!"] 4. Joe shares his thoughts on "Myo Reps" (and how to program them)  5. Top 3 speciality bar recommendations for washed-up meatheads who still love lifting heavy but their cranky joints don't respond well to the straight bar anymore. *For a full list of Show Notes + Timestamps visit www.IndustrialStrengthShow.com.
    IMPORTANT LINKS Live Gym Growth Masterclass [Save Your Seat & Apply for Scholarship!] Manukora Honey The "Fanning Farts" Warm-up [DON'T Do This!] Lu Raises Kabuki Kadillac Bar Elitefts SS Yoke Bar Kabuki Trap Bar HD  

    • 1 hr 14 min

Customer Reviews

5.0 out of 5
2 Ratings

2 Ratings

adelkartout ,

Great podcast

Joe definitely knows what’s he is talking about.
This podcast deserves to be top 3

Fabrice107 ,

Experience & Knowledge in one great combo

Joe D. Is one of The most knowledgeable people in The business.. A++

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