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 h ...
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#545 The Unbiased TRUTH About Training Volume...And Why I'm Pissed Off!
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1:14:42Joe kicks off today's show by explaining why he's pissed off... He then makes up for his "negativity" by giving away a bunch of free supplements and merch! He spends the remainder of the show discussing TRAINING VOLUME... More specifically, "Why the pendulum has currently shifted back towards low volume and whether or not it's TRULY 'better' for bu…
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#544 Practical Advice for Improving VO2 Max, Should You Do Cardio Before or After Weights & More!
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1:06:37Joe kicks off this week's show with 2 very important announcements... He then answers 4 "cardio-related" questions from his audience. Specific topics include: 1) Is the "Norwegian 4x4 protocol" the best training method for someone looking to get in shape/improve their VO2 Max? 2) What is the single best form of cardio? 3) Is a 10-minute HIIT sessio…
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#543 BUILT DIFFERENT: A Behind-The-Scenes Look at the Methods Behind The Madness!
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1:33:43On this week's show Smitty and Joe D. "pull back the curtain" and give the audience a behind-the-scenes look at [what goes into] the creation of a PhD-level training program. From the unique training split, to the exercise selection, to the "secret experiment" Joe conducted on himself... You'll learn it all! If you love knowing the "Why's" behind h…
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#542 The Best Training Split You've NEVER Tried, My Thoughts on Dr. Mike's "PhD Controversy" & More!
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1:23:36This week Joe answers 4 listener questions. Topics include: 1) The controversy surrounding Dr. Mike Israetel's PhD dissertation 2) The most underrated training split 3) The best program for dropping body fat 4) Who is on Joe's "Mount Rushmore" for trainers/strength coaches? *For a full list of Show Notes + Timestamps visit www.IndustrialStrengthSho…
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#541 When To Program Slow Eccentrics, Exercise Sequencing for Better Joint Health & More!
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1:26:00This week Joe is solo and he's answering 4 of YOUR questions! Specific topics include: 1) Is eccentric duration important for muscle hypertrophy? (If not, is there EVER a reason to intentionally slow down the eccentric portion of the lift?) 2) What NOT to do [training-wise] if you're looking to build muscle and strength 3) Are glucose monitors bene…
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#540 The Nuanced TRUTH About Bulking, Fasting, Vegetable "Defense Chemicals" & More w/ Dr. Allan Bacon
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1:26:47This week Joe welcomes Dr. Allan Bacon to the Industrial Strength Show. Dr. Allan holds a Doctorate in Dental Surgery from the University of Maryland. He transitioned from a career as an oral surgeon to become a certified Bodybuilding, Powerlifting & Fitness coach. He's also a certified Nutritionist and has formulated professionally for industry-le…
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#539 Principle-Based Programming & Pain-Free Gains w/ Dr. John Rusin
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1:13:45After a 7-year hiatus, Dr. John Rusin (Founder & CEO of Pain-Free Performance Certifications & author of "Pain-Free Performance") returns to the Industrial Strength Show...and he does NOT disappoint! This episode is jam-packed with wisdom, helpful tips, and actionable advice. Highlights from Joe & John's conversation include: What has changed in Jo…
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#538 Josh Bryant On The Nuanced Aspects of Building Strength, Muscle and Speed As We Age
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1:23:07This week Joe welcomes Josh Bryant to the Industrial Strength Show...and he does not disappoint! Josh is a world-renowned strength coach and author. A former Strongest Man in America who benched 600 pounds raw and totaled 2294 pounds. He's also coached some of the strongest people in the world including Olympia bodybuilders, pro athletes and tactic…
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#537 The Most Underrated Accessory Exercises For Each Body Part
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1:27:51Due to the popularity of last week's show, Joe decided to continue the conversation this week by revealing his "Most Underrated ACCESSORY Exercises For Each Body Part." His list includes 11(ish) exercises RARELY SEEN in commercial gyms! Specific muscle groups include: Chest, Back/Traps, Lateral Delts, Triceps, Biceps/Forearms, Quads, Hamstrings, Gl…
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#536 My Top 3 [Longevity-Based] Strength & Hypertrophy Exercises For Each Movement Pattern
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1:21:36On this week's show Joe reveals his Top 3 "Joint-Friendly, Longevity-Based" Strength & Hypertrophy Exercises for Each Movement Pattern. His selection is based on the following criteria: 1) Technical difficulty 2) Target muscle emphasis 3) "Joint friendliness" 4) Loadability 5) Availability/Practicality. *For a full list of Show Notes + Timestamps v…
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#535 The World's Most Humbling Exercise, My #1 Sprint Alternative, The BEST Sled Push Technique & More!
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1:06:53Joe kicks off this week's show by sharing a life lesson (which was inspired by a recent interaction he had at a local pharmacy). After "storytime" is over, he reads an iTunes review, gives away some free stuff and introduces today's sponsor. He then answers 4 listener questions. Specific topics include: 1) What do you currently consider to be the m…
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#534 6 Common Practices That Destroy Your Gains After Leaving The Gym + My Vacation Recap!
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1:35:13Joe is back from vacation and he has a lot of catching up to do with his audience! He spends the first half of the show sharing stories from his recent vacation in Arizona. He then answers 5 listener questions. TOPICS INCLUDE: 1) Is Manukora Honey worth the price? 2) What should you do if you still have DOMS on a scheduled training day? 3) Is takin…
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#533 CrossFit Done Right: The Exercises I'd Include If I Were Asked To Re-Start CrossFit From Scratch
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54:33Joe 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…
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#532 Circuit Training That DOESN'T Suck & My Newest [Most Unique] Program!
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1:20:20Joe 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 a…
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#531 Practical & Proven Strategies To Prevent Stress Eating [At Work]
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53:12Joe 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.…
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#530 Top 6 Reasons Most Gyms Fail Within The First 1-3 Years!
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1:21:27This 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 w…
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#529 Who's To Blame When An Athlete Gets Injured, Dealing With Online Trolls & More w/ Ben Bruno!
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1:36:13This 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…
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#528 Time Efficient Programming for Busy Bastards, My Birthday Recap, and a FREE Gift for YOU!
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1:13:37Joe 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 …
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#527 Calling Out The Bullsh*t & Misinformation in the Fitness Industry w/ Beth Feraco!
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1:00:44This 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 fad…
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#526 15 Exercises That'll Get You Jacked AND Mobile AF, 3 Times I Helped My Athletes CHEAT & More!
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1:35:48Joe 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) …
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#525 My Go-To [Low Back Friendly] Leg Workout/MobilityWOD, 5 Push-up Variations That'll Humble You & One cRaZy Story!
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1:31:57For 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) Jo…
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#524 How Walking LESS Can Improve Your Health, My Biggest Sled Push Pet Peeve & More!
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1:16:22This 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 "longe…
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#523 Why All Protein Is NOT Created Equal, My Unpopular Opinion on Post-Workout Stretching & More!
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1:29:02This week Joe answers 13 listener questions! TOPICS INCLUDE: 1) Why Joe decided NOT to review the Netflix Liver King documentary 2) Did Joe & Mike Israetel ever discuss Upright Rows? 3) Joe's thoughts on "kettlebell-only" routines 4) Has Joe ever FINISHED his workout with a mobility block (instead of always doing it BEFORE)? 5) Is there a safe way …
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#522 How To Safely Reintroduce Sprints into Your Program & My 2 "Failed Careers" Outside the Fitness Industry
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1:03:44This week Joe covers two main topics. During the first half of the show he reveals his 2 "failed careers" prior to becoming a gym owner / personal trainer :) He then switches gears and dedicates the second half of the show to training. Specifically, he explains how to safely reintroduce sprints back into your program without injuring yourself. [Thi…
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#521 Exposing the Bullsh*t in the Fitness Industry, The WORST Training Split & More w/ Dr. Mike Israetel
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1:10:47This week Joe welcomes Dr. Mike Israetel (world-renowned sport scientist and the co-founder/Chief Content Officer of RP Strength) to the Industrial Strength Show! Highlights from this information-packed episode include: What currently pisses Dr. Mike off most about the fitness industry; Gary Brecka's misinformation; The most important factors for b…
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