Joe DeFranco's Industrial Strength Show

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  #583 Don't Get Blood Work Before Listening To This! 30.07.2026 1год

  Joe is back from vacation and he's got a lot of catching up to do...but he's only got an hour to do it! He kicks off this fast-paced "return episode" with a vacation recap and a Lean Bastard update before diving into today's main topic: The 5 Blood Markers That Every Lifter Needs To Understand. If you lift weights regularly, certain blood markers can become temporarily elevated after a hard workout, making it appear as though something is wrong when, in reality, your body is simply recovering and adapting. In this episode, Joe breaks down the five blood markers that are most commonly affected by strenuous workouts: ALT & AST (liver enzymes), Creatine Kinase (CK), Creatinine/eGFR, C-Reactive Protein (CRP), and White Blood Cell Count. He explains what each marker measures, why intense training can affect the results, and what you should do before your next blood draw to ensure your labs reflect your true baseline health. Whether you're a competitive athlete, recreational lifter, or simply someone who trains hard and values your health, this episode could save you from unnecessary worry — and help you have a more informed conversation with your doctor. *For a full list of Show Notes w/ Timestamps visit www.IndustrialStrengthShow.com. IMPORTANT LINKS Follow Joe D. on Instagram
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  #582 I Rated EVERY Piece of Equipment in My Garage Gym 16.07.2026 1год 42хв

  After receiving many requests, Joe finally opens the garage doors and gives listeners a complete rundown of the equipment in his home gym. But this isn't just another garage gym tour… In this episode, Joe rates every major piece of equipment in his gym - from his EliteFTS Collegiate Half Rack and Freemotion Dual Cable Cross to his Technogym BioStrength Chest Press, Arsenal Reloaded Incline Fly, EliteFTS Signature Seated ISO-Row, Nautilus Glute Drive, NÜOBELL Adjustable Dumbbells and more. Along the way, he shares what each piece costs, whether it's actually worth the money, what he'd buy again (and what he wouldn't), plus the specialty bars, accessories and "hidden gems" that have earned a permanent spot in his training over the years. Whether you're building your own home gym, looking to make smarter equipment purchases, or you're just interested in knowing more about Joe's home gym - this episode is a MUST-LISTEN! *For a full list of Show Notes with Timestamps visit www.IndustrialStrengthShow.com.   IMPORTANT LINKS Lean Bastard VIP List [LAST CHANCE!] Elitefts Collegiate Half Rack Free Motion Dual Cable Cross Lite TechnoGym Biostrength Chest Press Aresenal's Reloaded Incline Flye Elitefts Signature Seated ISO-Row Nautilus Glute Drive Nuobell Adjustable Dumbbells Elitefts 0-90 Incline Bench
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  #581 How Training In My 100-Degree Garage Changed My Body (And My Workouts) 09.07.2026 1год 13хв

  After training in his 100-degree garage gym for weeks, Joe decided to do something he hadn't done in over 25 years — join a commercial gym. What happened next completely caught him off guard. In this episode, Joe shares how one air-conditioned workout turned into an accidental self-experiment that changed the way he thinks about heat acclimation, conditioning, and recovery. He explains the science behind why training in the heat may improve your body's cooling system, lower your heart rate during exercise, and help you recover faster between sets — all in easy-to-understand language. He also discusses why years of free-weight and bodyweight training made machine exercises feel surprisingly easy, and why he still believes that transfer doesn't work nearly as well in the opposite direction. Whether you train in a garage, a commercial gym, or somewhere in between, this episode is packed with practical lessons that may change the way you think about your workouts. *For a full list of Show Notes with Timestamps visit www.IndustrialStrengthShow.com.   IMPORTANT LINKS FREE Live Workshop for Gym Owners [Save Your Seat!] Team Forever Strong [Free Trial] Lean Bastard VIP List
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  #580 Critiquing MY OWN Advice From 20+ Years Ago 02.07.2026 1год 22хв

  A longtime listener recently dug through his collection of Joe's old Ask Joe Q&A's, T Nation articles, and EliteFTS posts from over 20 years ago… and he challenged Joe to critique his own advice! In this episode, Joe revisits five classic topics - including box squats, vertical jump training, free weights vs. machines, strength vs. hypertrophy principles, and full-body training splits - to answer one simple question: "Would 2026 Joe D. give the same advice as 2006 Joe D.?" Some recommendations stood the test of time almost exactly as Joe originally taught them… while a few have evolved after two more decades of coaching thousands of athletes, lifters, and everyday clients. It's an honest, entertaining look at what experience reinforces, what research has refined, and why the best coaches are never afraid to re-evaluate their own beliefs. *For a full list of Show Notes with Timestamps visit www.IndustrialStrengthShow.com   IMPORTANT LINKS Lean Bastard VIP List DeFranco's Nutritional Supplements
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  #579 Why Your Warm-Up Sets Are Making You Weaker...And Other Costly Training Mistakes! 25.06.2026 1год 4хв

  In this episode, Joe D. explains why one of the most common warm-up mistakes is actually making lifters weaker before their work sets even begin. He shares a smarter approach to programming warm-up sets for better strength, more muscle, and improved performance -- while revealing the exact warm-up progression he used before hitting a recent PR with the 100-pound dumbbells. Joe then breaks down the biggest superset programming mistakes that sabotage workouts, along with simple adjustments that can make them more effective. He wraps up the episode with an often-overlooked shoulder health tip that could finally help eliminate those nagging aches and pains. If you've ever wondered why your shoulders still hurt despite doing "twice as much back work," this episode explains what's probably missing from your program -- and how to correct it! *For a full list of Show Notes + Timestamps visit www.IndustrialStrengthShow.com.   IMPORTANT LINKS Lean Bastard VIP List Team Forever Strong [1-Week Free Trial]
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  #578 - I'm Turning 51 This Week: Here's 15 Things I Believe NOW More Than Ever... 18.06.2026 1год 7хв

  This week, Joe celebrates his 51st birthday by sharing 15 lessons, principles, and beliefs that have stood the test of time throughout his life and 30-year coaching career. In this episode, Joe discusses why strength training is the closest thing we have to a fountain of youth, why most people need less intensity and more consistency, why joint-friendly training IS performance training, the importance of family and relationships, and so much more! Whether you're 21, 51, or anywhere in between, this episode is packed with timeless advice on health, fitness, longevity, mindset, and life. *For a full list of Show Notes with Timestamps visit www.IndustrialStrengthShow.com. IMPORTANT LINKS Lean Bastard VIP list Coach CARTright
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  #577 Sleep Deprived? Don't Skip Your Workout...Change THIS Instead! 11.06.2026 57хв

  We've all been there… You slept like crap, you're exhausted, and you've got a workout scheduled. So what should you do? Skip the workout? Push through as planned? Or modify it? In this episode, Joe answers a listener question regarding the best way to train when sleep-deprived. Specifically, should you reduce volume or intensity when recovery is compromised? Along the way, Joe discusses why relying on stimulants may NOT be the best strategy, the single most important aspect of a "sleep-deprived" workout (and it's NOT what most people think), how to properly warm up when you're running on fumes, what to remove from your workouts when sleep-deprived, and what you should keep in your program - even after multiple nights of poor sleep. If you're a busy parent, athlete, entrepreneur, shift worker, or anyone who occasionally struggles to get enough sleep, this episode is packed with practical, real-world advice you can start using immediately. *For a full list of Show Notes w/ Timestamps visit www.IndustrialStrengthShow.com. IMPORTANT LINKS DeFranco's Tyrofeine Lean Bastard VIP List  
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  #576 - If I Could Give You Only ONE Training Tip Per Body Part... 04.06.2026 56хв

  What if you could get 30 years of coaching experience condensed into one training tip per body part? This week, Joe takes on a unique challenge from a listener: Give the single BEST piece of training advice for every major muscle group - Chest, Back, Traps, Shoulders, Triceps, Biceps, Quads, Hamstrings, Glutes, Calves and Abs - in just 2-3 minutes per category. No overthinking. No research papers. No scripts. Just raw, experience-based coaching wisdom from three decades of training everyone from NFL athletes and WWE Superstars to busy parents and everyday lifters. The result is a fast-paced, highly practical episode packed with muscle-building and longevity-focused advice that can immediately improve the way you train. Whether you're looking to build muscle, stay pain-free, or simply train smarter, this episode is loaded with actionable takeaways you can put to use today! *For a full list of Show Notes & Timestamps visit www.IndustrialStrengthShow.com. IMPORTANT LINKS DeFranco's Nutritional Supplements
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  #575 An Ordinary Guy Who Did Something EXTRAORDINARY... 28.05.2026 1год 9хв

  On this week's episode Joe & Smitty introduce the world to Derek Medeiros, aka, this year's SB911 GRAND CHAMPION! Highlights from this conversation include: Derek's mindset going into the SB911 Transformation Contest; How losing both of his parents affected Derek's life and his approach to fitness; The hardest part of the 12-week transformation challenge; What kept Derek going when motivation disappeared; Besides losing 17 pounds, what else changed in Derek's life; The one change Derek made nutritionally that had the biggest impact on his body composition; The exercise Derek HATED doing the most while on the SB911 program; Derek's favorite exercise on the SB911 program; The most surprising result Derek experienced on the program; Derek's advice to all listeners currently in the same situation he was in 12+ weeks ago...And More! *For a full list of Show Notes and Timestamps, visit www.IndustrialStrengthShow.com. IMPORTANT LINKS Team Forever Strong [Free Trial] Derek Medeiros Manukora Honey
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  #574 I DISMANTLED a Fitness Influencer's TERRIBLE Program...And Showed How To Fix It 21.05.2026 1год 24хв

  On this week's show a listener asks Joe to review a workout that his son got from a popular "fitness influencer"...and Joe does NOT hold back with his critique! After dismantling the program, Joe fixes it and then explains how to spot a program written by a true PRO versus a gym BRO. *For a full list of Show Notes w/ Timestamps visit www.IndustrialStrengthShow.com. IMPORTANT LINKS Lean Bastard VIP List
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  #573 Bedtime Snacks That'll Get Ya JACKED (+ Bodyweight-Only Arm/Delt Training & More!) 14.05.2026 1год 30хв

  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  
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  #572 Training To Failure vs 0 RIR: The Difference MATTERS (+ Summer Shred Lies EXPOSED) 07.05.2026 1год 14хв

  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. IMPORTANT LINKS Iron Business Blueprint DeFranco's Nutritional Supplements NEW DEFRANCO MERCH!
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  #571 How Quality-Obsessed Coaches Scale Their Gym Business (Without Selling Out) 30.04.2026 1год 15хв

  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]  
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  #570 3 "Training Rules" I Break Every Week (+ Vegas/Wrestlemania Stories!) 23.04.2026 1год 28хв

  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. IMPORTANT LINKS Join Joe's email list Team Forever Strong [FREE Trial] Liv Morgan's "road to Wrestlemania 42" State & Liberty
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  #569 Most Chin-up Advice is WRONG...Here's What WORKS (Yet Nobody Teaches!) 15.04.2026 1год 6хв

  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!]
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  #568 - Does Grip Strength REALLY Predict Lifespan? (+ Time Under Tension TRUTH No One Explains)! 09.04.2026 49хв

  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. IMPORTANT LINKS Joe's 5 Relative Strength Standards Manukora Honey Team Forever Strong [7-Day Free Trial]
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  #567 4 Reasons Why Your Program Sucks! [Longevity Edition] 02.04.2026 1год 38хв

  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  
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  #566 You're Doing Contrast Training WRONG! [Do THIS Instead To Improve Power/Speed] 26.03.2026 52хв

  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]
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  #565 They BANNED Light Dumbbells?! Here's What Texas Tech Got WRONG (And Right) 19.03.2026 51хв

  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
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  #564 How I Make The BEST Gains in the WORST Gyms! 12.03.2026 58хв

  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. IMPORTANT LINKS Joe's "hotel workout" in St. Louis 41" resistance band [coupon: JOED] 100 Best Physique Workouts [NEW!]