Joe DeFranco's Industrial Strength Show

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

14 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

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,...

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

07 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Joe kicks off this week's show with 3 big announcements regarding the Iron Business Blueprint, this month's "MuscleUp" supplement sale & NEW MERC...

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

30 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

On this week's show Joe D. & Chris Tutela shatter some of the most common myths & misconceptions surrounding gym ownership. More specifically: 1) You ...

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

23 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

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-...

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

15 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

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 o...

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

09 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

This week Joe clears up the confusion regarding 3 popular [yet misunderstood] topics: #1) Does building more muscle enable you to have more dietary fr...

#567 4 Reasons Why Your Program Sucks! [Longevity Edition]

02 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

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

26 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Most people THINK they're doing "Contrast Training," but in reality they're just doing a sloppy circuit that kills power, reinforces bad mechanics, an...

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

19 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

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 lig...

#564 How I Make The BEST Gains in the WORST Gyms!

12 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

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...

#563 - Bret Contreras: How To "Make It" in the Fitness Industry (Then vs Now), The Key to LONGTERM Progress & More!

05 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

After 9 long years Bret Contreras, aka, "The Glute Guy" returns to the Industrial Strength Show...and he & Joe have a LOT to talk about! Here are a fe...

#562 When To Program High Reps, The Most Underrated Set/Rep Scheme for Newbies & More!

26 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

On this week's show Joe continues the Q&A he started last week. After venting about the amount of shoveling he's done over the past 48 hours, Joe answ...

#561 The Smallest Body Part with The Biggest Impact on Longevity (Q&A)

19 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

This week Joe answers 6 listener questions. Specific topics include: Q1) Thoughts on the 5-day split: Upper/Lower/Push/Pull/Legs? Q2) What are the bi...

#560 Low Hanging Fruit: 10 Ridiculously Simple Ways To Improve Your Health

12 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

On this week's show Joe shares 10 [ridiculously simple] ways to improve your health. NOTE: There are NO "gimmicky products" or "biohacks" on Joe's lis...

#559 The Personal Side of Training Athletes w/ Detroit Lions S&C Coach Cam Josse

05 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

On this week's show Joe welcomes back former DeFranco's Gym head coach and current Detroit Lions S&C coach Cameron Josse. Cam discusses a wide variety...

#558 Mainstream "Health Metrics" That Are Overrated, Exercises My Clients Love To Hate & More!

29 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

On this week's show, Joe answers 4 listener questions. Specific topics include: 1) Two of the most overrated "health metrics" [and what you should pay...

#557 Is Obesity a Disease? My [Uncensored] Thoughts on Oprah's 'VIEW' Appearance!

22 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

On this week's show Joe reacts to a recent episode of "The View" where Dr. Ania Jastreboff & Oprah Winfrey state that, "Obesity is NOT a choice, it's ...

#556 Common "Healthy Habits" That Are Highly Overrated & My Thoughts on the New Food Pyramid

15 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Joe opens this week's show with an update regarding his longtime search for the best "non-toxic, non-stick cookware." He then shares the 3 common habi...

#555 This Challenge Will Set The Tone for Your Entire Year! [ARE YOU IN?]

08 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

If you want to start 2026 STRONG, this podcast is a MUST-LISTEN! This year marks the 10-year anniversary of the original "SB911 Transformation Contest...

#554 The REALEST Fitness (and LIFE) Advice You'll Hear Going Into 2026!

01 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

On this special New Year's Eve/Day edition of the podcast Joe cuts through all the BULLSH*T "health & fitness" advice that currently dominates social...

#553 3 Tips for a Merry/Meathead Christmas & The #1 Longevity Tip for Lazy Bastards!

24 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In honor of Christmas falling on a Thursday for the first time in 11 years - Joe decided to record a new show for his audience this week - as opposed ...

#552 - My Christmas List For Washed-Up Meatheads [Affordable Gift Ideas]

18 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

On this week's show Joe shares his list of last-minute [affordable] gift ideas for the washed-up meathead! *For a full list of Show Notes & Timestamps...

#551 A Day In My Life (including diet)

11 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

On today's show, Joe takes his audience through a full day in his life as he juggles responsibilities as a personal trainer/gym owner, business coach,...

#550 The Nuanced TRUTH About Collagen Protein, Cold Plunging & Meal Timing/Frequency w/ Dr. Allan Bacon!

04 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Allan Bacon returns to the Industrial Strength Show (after a wildly popular first appearance) to discuss the nuanced truth about the following top...

#549 Introducing The World To Coach CARTright!

27 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Joe kicks off this special Thanksgiving episode by sharing all the things he's most thankful for this year. After giving thanks, he introduces his aud...

#548 The 3 Most Underrated Set/Rep Schemes, My Experience w/ the "Wolverine Stack" & More!

20 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Joe kicks off this week's show with a quick update on his dad's shoulder replacement...and a NEW MERCH announcement! He then answers 2 listener ques...

#547 Gym Lessons from High Achievers, How To Blow Up Your Biceps in ONE Set & More!

14 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

For the second time in 4 weeks, Jim "Smitty" Smith joins Joe for an "off the cuff" podcast conversation! Specific topics discussed include: Behind-the...

#546 How To Combine Volume & Intensity To Create The Perfect Workout

06 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Very unique show this week as Joe had to record the podcast from his truck in the parking lot of a hospital (during his dad's shoulder replacement sur...

#545 The Unbiased TRUTH About Training Volume...And Why I'm Pissed Off!

30 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Joe 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 m...

#544 Practical Advice for Improving VO2 Max, Should You Do Cardio Before or After Weights & More!

23 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Joe kicks off this week's show with 2 very important announcements... He then answers 4 "cardio-related" questions from his audience. Specific topics ...

#543 BUILT DIFFERENT: A Behind-The-Scenes Look at the Methods Behind The Madness!

16 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

On 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...

#542 The Best Training Split You've NEVER Tried, My Thoughts on Dr. Mike's "PhD Controversy" & More!

09 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This week Joe answers 4 listener questions. Topics include: 1) The controversy surrounding Dr. Mike Israetel's PhD dissertation 2) The most underrat...

#541 When To Program Slow Eccentrics, Exercise Sequencing for Better Joint Health & More!

02 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This week Joe is solo and he's answering 4 of YOUR questions! Specific topics include: 1) Is eccentric duration important for muscle hypertrophy? (If ...

#540 The Nuanced TRUTH About Bulking, Fasting, Vegetable "Defense Chemicals" & More w/ Dr. Allan Bacon

25 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This week Joe welcomes Dr. Allan Bacon to the Industrial Strength Show. Dr. Allan holds a Doctorate in Dental Surgery from the University of Maryland....

#539 Principle-Based Programming & Pain-Free Gains w/ Dr. John Rusin

18 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

After a 7-year hiatus, Dr. John Rusin (Founder & CEO of Pain-Free Performance Certifications & author of "Pain-Free Performance") returns to the Indus...

#538 Josh Bryant On The Nuanced Aspects of Building Strength, Muscle and Speed As We Age

11 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This 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...

#537 The Most Underrated Accessory Exercises For Each Body Part

04 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Due to the popularity of last week's show, Joe decided to continue the conversation this week by revealing his "Most Underrated ACCESSORY Exercises Fo...

#536 My Top 3 [Longevity-Based] Strength & Hypertrophy Exercises For Each Movement Pattern

28 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

On this week's show Joe reveals his Top 3 "Joint-Friendly, Longevity-Based" Strength & Hypertrophy Exercises for Each Movement Pattern. His selection ...

#535 The World's Most Humbling Exercise, My #1 Sprint Alternative, The BEST Sled Push Technique & More!

21 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Joe 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 ...

#534 6 Common Practices That Destroy Your Gains After Leaving The Gym + My Vacation Recap!

14 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Joe 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 recen...

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

31 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 Game...

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

24 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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...

#531 Practical & Proven Strategies To Prevent Stress Eating [At Work]

16 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 wh...

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

10 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 c...

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

03 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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...

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

26 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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...

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

19 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 invite...

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

12 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Joe opens this week's show with some very exciting announcements before answering 3 listener questions. TOPICS INCLUDE: 1) "Sally" Strikes Again! [Th...

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

05 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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...

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

29 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

#523 Why All Protein Is NOT Created Equal, My Unpopular Opinion on Post-Workout Stretching & More!

22 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This week Joe answers 13 listener questions! TOPICS INCLUDE: 1) Why Joe decided NOT to review the Netflix Liver King documentary 2) Did Joe & Mike Isr...

#522 How To Safely Reintroduce Sprints into Your Program & My 2 "Failed Careers" Outside the Fitness Industry

15 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This 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 tr...

#521 Exposing the Bullsh*t in the Fitness Industry, The WORST Training Split & More w/ Dr. Mike Israetel

08 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This week Joe welcomes Dr. Mike Israetel (world-renowned sport scientist and the co-founder/Chief Content Officer of RP Strength) to the Industrial St...

#520 How To Diagnose & Improve Insulin Resistance, The TRUTH About GLP-1 Drugs & More w/ Dr. Rand

01 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This week Joe welcomes Dr. Johanan Rand back to the Industrial Strength Show for the 5th time! Dr. Rand is the founder of Healthy Aging Medical Center...

#519 Broken Planes, Hotel Gainz & Burglary: Full Vegas/Wrestlemania Recap!

24 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This week Joe shares all the details of his trip to Las Vegas for Wrestlemania 41... and you WON'T BELIEVE how it ends!!! *For a full list of Show Not...

Industrial Strength REPLAY: Episode #55 w/ Paul "Triple H" Levesque!

17 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

SURPRISE, SURPRISE!! Last week Joe announced that there would NOT be a podcast this week... But, in honor of Triple H's WWE Hall of Fame induction, Jo...

#518 How To Get The Most iNsAnE Pump of Your Life [Without Weights] in Just 8 Minutes... Plus Full Q&A!

10 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This week Joe answers 10 listener questions! Specific topics include: 1) What is the best exercise/stretch to prime for the bench press? 2) Biggest mi...

#517 The Most Overrated Trend in the Fitness Industry Today! [Trigger Warning]

03 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

On this week's show Joe shares his [raw & unfiltered] thoughts on Ashton Hall's "life-changing" morning routine. He then reveals what he believes to b...

#516 REAL-WORLD Coaching Insight [and REAL-FUNNY Wrestler Impersonations] w/ Sean Hayes!

27 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This week Sean Hayes makes his 5th Industrial Strength Show appearance - and as per usual - he does NOT disappoint! Sean is the former head strength &...

#515 How I Retain Clients for DECADES When Most Trainer-Client Relationships Barely Last 6 Months!

20 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This week's show title says it all! Joe shares the secrets to his incredible success as a personal trainer - specifically his ability to retain clien...

#514 Achieving Longevity as a Personal Trainer & Lifter w/ Andrew Coates

13 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This week Andrew Coates makes his Industrial Strength Show debut and he does not disappoint! Andrew is a personal trainer and online coach based in Ed...

#513 The "Lowest Risk, Highest Reward" Strength Exercises for ALL Populations... Plus a Surprise Celebration!

06 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

For the second week in a row Joe is "podcasting while impaired" after having a root canal performed prior to the show. After sharing some details abou...

#512 The Secret To Improving Balance & My Biggest Pet Peeve w/ the "Stretch Mediated Hypertrophy" Craze

27 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Joe kicks off this week's show by sharing aspects of his "rough week" with the audience. Once he's done venting, he begins his training talk :) During...

#511 How To Train Through & Around Common Injuries w/ Dean Somerset

20 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This week Joe welcomes Dean Somerset to the show. Dean is a Personal Trainer from Edmonton, Alberta Canada with over 2 decades of experience working w...

#510 Is There Such Thing As A "Bad Exercise?"

13 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This week Joe answers the polarizing question: "Is there such thing as a bad exercise?" He also reveals the 5 [extremely popular] exercises that do mo...

#509 From Pop Warner To The Pros: How To Set Your Kid Up for Long-Term Athletic Success

06 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

On this week's show, Joe provides advice to a "sports dad" who wants to set his son up for long-term athletic success. Specific topics discussed inclu...

#508 The Most Misunderstood Aspect of Exercise Selection & How I Overcame My Lifelong Fear of "Sales" in 1 Minute!

30 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

On this week's show, Joe covers 2 different topics. He spends the first half of the show clearing up the confusion surrounding "exercise selection". M...

#507 Are S&C coaches to blame when players/teams have injury-plagued seasons?

24 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Are strength & conditioning coaches to blame when players/teams have injury-plagued seasons? On this week's show, Joe answers this question while, ir...

#506 Does Strength Decline After The Age of 40? [Pete Holman & Joe D. discuss the nuanced details]

16 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This week Joe welcomes Pete Holman to the Industrial Strength Show. Pete is a Physical Therapist, Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist, a publ...

#505 All The Dieting Advice You See On Social Media is Wrong! [Do THIS Instead]

09 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Joe is fed up with all the nutrition misinformation that floods our social media feeds - especially during this time of year! On today's show/rant, he...

#504 Having Multiple Side Hustles vs Focus on ONE Thing: How To Build Wealth in the Fitness Industry in 2025

02 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Joe starts this episode by announcing the first "MuscleUp" supplement sale of the New Year! He then shares the horrifying story of how running out o...

#503 Do These 6 Things To Become Mentally Strong AF in 2025

26 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Joe finishes the 2024 podcasting year STRONG by sharing 6 tried & true strategies guaranteed to improve anyone's mental toughness! Whether you're an ...

#502 "Hellish Hypertrophy" (My New PPL Program) & Why EP #500 Almost Didn't Happen (cRaZzY Story)!

19 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

After an amazing (yet hectic) 3 weeks of guest-driven shows - Joe is back to being solo - and he's got lots of catching up to do with his audience! Mo...

#501 Vinny Uzi Shares His BRUTALLY HONEST Thoughts on TRT, Dieting, Gym Culture & More!

12 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This week Vincent Iuzzolino, aka, Vinny Uzi makes his Industrial Strength Show debut...and he does NOT disappoint! Vinny is a former NYC union electri...

#500 Paul "Triple H" Levesque Shares His Post-Wrestling Workout Routine, Favorite Match of All-Time & More!

05 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Paul "Triple H" Levesque returns to the Industrial Strength Show (after a 7-year hiatus) to help Joe celebrate his 500th episode! Joe kicks off the sh...

#499 George DeFranco UNCENSORED: Turning Criminals into Human Plungers, Crazy Arm Wrestling Training & More!

28 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

[PARENTAL ADVISORY: This episode includes some explicit language.] HAPPY THANKSGIVING! On this week's show, George DeFranco makes his highly anticipa...

#498 Training Methods That Make No Sense [But Work!], My Top 7 Gym Etiquette Rules & More!

21 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Joe kicks off this week's show with some exciting information regarding episode 500, DeFranco merch orders, and the digital release of the first-ever ...

#497 Everything You Need To Know About "Football Endurance" [60-Minute Masterclass]

14 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This week Joe D. "returns to his roots" and presents a 60-minute masterclass on developing football-specific endurance. TOPICS INCLUDE: Breaking footb...

#496 How To Fix a "Clicking" Shoulder, Circuit Training That DOESN'T Suck & More!

07 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Joe kicks off this week's show with some announcements & "small talk" regarding this month's supplement sale, his next merch drop, his mom's birthday...

#495 The 5 Scariest Moments in DeFranco's Gym History! | True Stories

31 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Joe kicks off this week's Halloween-themed episode by giving away FREE STUFF to 2 lucky listeners! He then shares 5 of the "scariest" moments in DeFra...

#494 Tactical Athlete Programming Masterclass, My Take on Jeff Nippard Getting Assaulted & More!

24 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This week Joe expands on the "tactical athlete training template" that he shared on last week's show. He then explains how he would incorporate runnin...

#493 Is The Carnivore Diet Good for Athletes, Special Considerations When Training Tactical Athletes & More!

17 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Joe starts the show by sharing some of the trials and tribulations that surrounded this week's podcast recording. After approximately 16 minutes of ve...

#492 Should "Skinny-Fat" People Bulk or Cut, Customizing Your Coaching Cues & More!

10 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This week Joe answers 6 listener questions. TOPICS INCLUDE: 1) How to fix "uneven hips" 2) Does Joe prefer using coaching cues that have an "internal ...

#491 Overrated/Underrated Part 2: Cardio After Lifting, Zercher Squats, Air Jordans & More!

03 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This week Joe continues the massive Overrated/Underrated segment that he started last week! New topics include: 1) Cardio After Lifting 2) The US Army...

#490 Overrated/Underrated: Lengthened Partials, Turkish Get-Ups, Electrolyte Powders, Crumbl Cookies & MORE!

26 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This week Joe brings back his wildly popular "overrated/underrated" segment! Specific topics discussed include: 1) Floating Heel Exercises 2) Dry Need...

#489 The Secret To Conquering "Impossible" Tasks, Evil Workouts, Wolf Encounters & More w/ Calahan Skogman

19 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This week Joe welcomes former college basketball player turned writer/actor - Calahan Skogman. Together, Joe & Calahan discuss a variety of topics. H...

#488 How Much Does Food QUALITY Affect Body Composition, My "Disguised" Lower Body Mobility Routine & More!

12 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This week Joe answers 4 unique listener questions. SPECIFIC TOPICS INCLUDE: 1) How to maintain muscle mass, specifically in the posterior chain, while...

#487 The TRUTH About Eccentrics, Muscle Damage & Hypertrophy, Strength Exercises That Improve Shoulder Mobility & More!

05 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Joe opens this week's show by reminding the audience about September's "MuscleUp" supplement sale and cohort #3 of the Iron Business Blueprint. He ...

#486 The Best Training Splits for Longevity, "Fall Prevention" Exercises for Older Clients, NEW Program Alert & More!

29 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This week Joe is joined by his CPPS co-creator & Team Forever Strong co-founder Jim Smith, aka, "Smitty Diesel"! After a brief discussion detailing ho...

#485 The Secret To Training When You're NOT Motivated, The TRUTH About Supersets (NEW RESEARCH) & More!

22 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This week Joe covers a wide variety of interesting topics. HIGHLIGHTS INCLUDE: 1) The secret to training when you're NOT motivated 2) The most conveni...

#484 13 Ways To Identify an UNQUALIFIED Personal Trainer or Fitness Influencer!

15 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

On this week's show Joe teaches the audience how to spot "the real ones" vs "the fake ones" in the fitness industry! He starts by sharing his "Persona...

#483 Three Ways to Make Knee Pain Magically Disappear, The Time My Finger EXPLODED Doing Reverse Curls & More!

08 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

On this week's show, Joe answers an interesting mix of listener questions. TOPICS INCLUDE: 1) Should we avoid eating vegetables because they contain "...

#482 Ben Bruno on Training to Failure, Cherry Picking Research, Early Mentors & More!

01 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This week Ben Bruno makes his 4th appearance on the Industrial Strength Show - and as per usual - he and Joe have a lot to talk about! Highlights from...

#481 The Most Overlooked Component of Every Set, Why PubMed is Not Bookmarked on My Computer & More!

25 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Joe kicks off this week's show by giving away some FREE STUFF to his audience! He then answers 4 listener questions: TOPICS INCLUDE: 1) The most overl...

#480 My Debut as a Wedding Officiant (cRaZzY story!), The Ideal Year-Round Body Fat % for Men & More!

18 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

WARNING: This is not your typical Industrial Strength Show. (If you listen to this podcast for training info only, this is NOT the episode for you.) U...

#479 How To Build "Capped Delts" While Avoiding Impingement, My Biggest Professional Accomplishment & More!

11 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This week Joe answers 4 unique listener questions. SPECIFIC TOPICS INCLUDE: 1) Why are deficit push-ups recommended (for shoulder health), but bench-...

#478 The Art of Building Muscle: Why Mechanical Tension is NOT Always The "Be-All, End-All"...

04 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This week's show is a follow-up from last week's discussion on the effectiveness of EMG testing for determining the best hypertrophy exercises. On tod...

#477 The Secret Shoulder Mobility Routine That Made My ARMS BIGGER, 6 "Health Foods" I Avoid & More!

27 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This week Joe speaks on the following 3 topics: 1) Is EMG a useful tool for determining the best hypertrophy exercises? 2) The 6 "health foods" that J...

#476 5 Reasons Why I Look & Feel Better at 49 Than I Did at 29!

20 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This week Joe celebrates his 49th birthday with a fun "birthday-themed" Q&A. SPECIFIC TOPICS INCLUDE: 1) Will Joe be having Birthday cake and/or a che...

#475 The Best Training Split When You Have Limited Days/Time to Workout, "The Great Hip Thrust Debate" & More!

13 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This week Joe takes a deep dive into the following 3 topics: 1) The Best Training Split When You Have Limited Days/Time To Workout 2) "The Great Hip T...