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Joe DeFranco's Industrial Strength Show

Joe DeFranco
Joe DeFranco's Industrial Strength Show
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  • Joe DeFranco's Industrial Strength Show

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

    19/03/2026 | 51 mins.
    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
  • Joe DeFranco's Industrial Strength Show

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

    12/03/2026 | 58 mins.
    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!]
  • Joe DeFranco's Industrial Strength Show

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

    05/03/2026 | 1h 59 mins.
    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 few of the topics you'll hear discussed during their 2-hour conversation: The early T-Nation days; How to "make it" in the fitness industry (Then vs Now); The wildly popular piece of equipment that Bret put in storage and Joe ended up selling; How Bret's training has evolved over the years; Finding your maximum recoverable volume (MRV); How glute training has evolved over the years; The mind-muscle connection vs progressive overload; The benefits of training w/ bands & chains; Training the "stretch" vs the "squeeze" positions; How to make longterm progress...And so much MORE! *For a full list of Show Notes + Timestamps visit www.IndustrialStrengthShow.com. 
    IMPORTANT LINKS
    Bret Contreras
    BC Strength (Bret's products)
    DeFranco's Nutritional Supplements [coupon: MuscleUpMarch]
  • Joe DeFranco's Industrial Strength Show

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

    26/02/2026 | 1h 22 mins.
    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 answers the following questions: Q1) Can you still bench press if you have a tear in your supraspinatus tendon? Q2) Is there any benefit to reducing weight and increasing reps for men over 50? Q3) What's the best way to get a young kid started in the gym? And is 11 too young to start? Q4) What's the best stimulant-free pre-workout stack? Q5) Do advanced lifters (10+ years experience) need MORE volume in order to continue making progress? *For a full list of Show Notes + Timestamps visit www.IndustrialStrengthShow.com.
    IMPORTANT LINKS
    Tyrofeine (coupon: OVERSTOCK20)
    Pump-n-Prime
    MuscleMAG 300
    Manukora Honey
  • Joe DeFranco's Industrial Strength Show

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

    19/02/2026 | 1h 13 mins.
    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 biggest mistakes you see new gym owners make? Q3) What is the most common mistake you see young college S&C coaches make? Q4) Why do you think there is such a disconnect between Physical Therapists and S&C coaches? Q5) Have you come across anything online recently that pissed you off? Q6) What is the most overlooked aspect of longevity training? *For a full list of Show Notes w/ Timestamps visit www.IndustrialStrengthShow.com.
    IMPORTANT LINKS
    DeFranco's Tyrofeine
    Iron Business Mastermind Weekend
    Team Forever Strong [Free Trial]
    Dirty Tricks for Higher Vertical Jumps (2008 article)

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About Joe DeFranco's Industrial Strength Show

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.
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