This week Joe sits down with Dr. Corey Peacock - Head S&C coach at Sanford MMA - a premier professional MMA team comprised of some of the top-ranked fighters in the world, including multiple current and former World Champions. Corey is also an associate professor in the Department of Health & Human Performance at Nova Southeastern University. Highlights from Corey & Joe's conversation include: How Corey blends science/research with "real world" experience/results The process involved in preparing a UFC fighter for a fight Strengthening an athlete's weaknesses vs Doubling down on their strengths How/Why Corey uses (a variation of) Wendler's 531 program with his fighters Developing "fight specific conditioning" inside the cage vs in the gym/weightroom The importance of programming "REST" into the weekly plan Corey & Joe give their thoughts on ice baths Corey gives the "inside scoop" on some fascinating research studies he's conducted Plus much, Much MORE! *For a full list of Show Notes, Timestamps & Important Links from this episode visit: www.IndustrialStrengthShow.com 

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#340 The Art of Blending Science & "Real World" Experience w/ Dr. Corey Peacock

HUGE SHOW THIS WEEK! During the first half of the episode, Joe continues the conversation regarding his "Relative Strength Index" (RSI) standards and exercise execution. Specific topics include: Performing Goblet Squats with heels elevated vs feet flat on floor & Specific Push-up/Pull-up standards for FEMALES. The second half of the show is dedicated to Joe's [updated] "Training Longevity Commandments". If you're interested in TRAINING FOREVER, you'll want to listen, write down, and FOLLOW THESE 10 COMMANDMENTS! *For a full list of Show Notes & Timestamps visit www.IndustrialStrengthShow.com IMPORTANT LINKS/PEOPLE MENTIONED @slantboardguy Ben Patrick (@kneesovertoesguy) Ageless Athlete 4.0 Four Sigmatic Magic Spoon  

#339 The 10 Commandments of Training Longevity [Updated], Female #RelativeStrengthIndex standards & MORE!

On this week's show, Joe reveals the origin and specifics of his "Relative Strength Index" (RSI). He explains the tests that make up the RSI - along with his grading system - for determining how strong & FIT you are! He also includes bonus replacements for the "BIG 3" (barbell bench, squat, deadlift) for endomorphs looking to improve their overall fitness [while still being strong af]. *For Show Notes, Timestamps & Important Links from this episode visit www.IndustrialStrengthShow.com. TODAY'S SPONSORS Four Sigmatic MANSCAPED™ 

#338 How Strong/Fit Are You?! [Try These 4 Simple Tests & Find Out]

This week Christian Thibaudeau makes his [highly anticipated] debut on the Industrial Strength Show! Christian has been training & coaching for over 2 decades, working with athletes from dozens of different sports. He has written 4 books, 700+ published articles on T-Nation, and has pioneered multiple educational courses - including the brilliant "Neuro-typing" system (which goes in-depth on how to train athletes based on their personalities/dispositions). On today's show, Christian discusses the following topics: Training to maximize muscle growth vs Training for health/longevity How Christian's training has changed [after turning 40] The best training split(s) for "washed-up meatheads" The many benefits of loaded carries [and how/when to program them] Christian's thoughts on cardio - What's best for lifters over 40? Specific exercises Christian & Joe started AVOIDING [after turning 40] Is "neuro-typing" important for non-athletes? How to eat to live longer Christian's TOP 3 pieces of advice for lifters over 40 And Much, MUCH MORE! *For a full list of Show Notes, Timestamps & Important Links from this episode visit: www.IndustrialStrengthShow.com

#337 How To Get FIT AF After 40 w/ Christian Thibaudeau

This week Joe answers 5 listener questions. TOPICS INCLUDE: Has Joe ditched the straight bar [since having shoulder surgery]? How to make social media great again! Is it more important to limit carbs or fats when "Fat Loss" is the main goal? The [2-Exercise] ANTI-Upper Body Warm-up!! Joe's thoughts on Drop-sets [Plus he shares his new "PUSH" workout!] *For Show Notes, Timestamps & Important Links from this episode goto: www.IndustrialStrengthShow.com

#336 My New Pec-Poppin' Push Workout, How To Make Social Media Great Again & More!

Joe kicks off this week's show by giving the audience an update on the "COVID situation" in the DeFranco household. He then shares the results of his most recent bloodwork & body composition analysis. He concludes the show by reflecting on the ONE THING that has made the biggest difference in his overall health! *For Show Notes, Timestamps & all the Important Links from this episode visit: www.IndustrialStrengthShow.com IMPORTANT LINKS/PEOPLE MENTIONED DeFranco's Nutritional Supplements The 8 Blood Markers You MUST Monitor For Your Health & Longevity The Reason So Many Bodybuilders Die Early [T-Nation article] The One-Minute Bodyfat Test [T-Nation article] MANSCAPED [discount code: JOED] 

#335 The ONE THING That Had The Biggest Impact on My Recent Bloodwork

After initially canceling this week's show, Joe decides to hop on the mic and give the audience an update on his daughter's positive COVID test, as well as the "experimental procedure" Joe performed on himself when he started feeling sick.. *For Show Notes, Timestamps & Important Links from this episode visit www.IndustrialStrengthShow.com IMPORTANT LINKS/PRODUCTS MENTIONED DeFranco's Immune System Stack Philips InnoSpire Go Nebulizer Reduced L-Glutathione Plus by Theranaturals Saline for Nebulizer  Magic Spoon 

#334 COVID Hits The DeFranco Household...

After experiencing power outages [due to hurricane Ida] Joe was finally able to sit down and record an Overrated/Underrated podcast! TOPICS INCLUDE: Umbrellas; Supersets; Being a punter/kicker in the NFL; Jumping Rope; Lyle Alzado; George Carlin; Training like an athlete when you're not; Benefits of walking; Natural soaps like Dr. Squatch; Pull-ups; Lululemon joggers; Metabolic conditioning circuits for first responders; Dead arm hang for shoulder health; The ability to get off the floor without using your hands or knees. *For Show Notes & Timestamps goto www.IndustrialStrengthShow.com. Important Links/People Mentioned Lost Secrets of Strength seminar DeFranco's Nutritional Supplements DeFranco Insider 

#333 How To Balance Athletic & Aesthetic Goals, A Simple Longevity Test You Must Try & More!

After starting the show w/ 2 important/exciting announcements, Joe covers 3 main topics: 1) What everyone needs to know about EXERCISE SELECTION [including Joe's thoughts on programming Nordic Hamstring Curls] 2) Joe takes the audience through "A Day In His Life" 3) How to determine the best diet for YOU! *For Show Notes & Timestamps from this episode goto  www.IndustrialStrengthShow.com Important Links/People Mentioned CPPS coaches [coupon code: JOED20] Lost Secrets of Strength LIVE seminar Ben Patrick (@kneesovertoesguy) Hellowater [promo code: DEFRANCO] Magic Spoon [promo code: JOED] 

#332 The #1 Thing Everyone Must Do [in the Gym] To Make Progress, A Day in Joe D's Life & More!

After reading this week's winning iTunes review & announcing his return to [youth] coaching, Joe provides thorough answers to 2 different listener questions. During the first half of the show Joe maps out his current upper body warm-up. This includes his 3 main "areas of focus", specific exercise recommendations, a full warm-up example and explanations regarding HOW & WHY he does what he does. During the second half of the show, Joe answers a question from a concerned parent about his 8-year-old daughter's "knock knees". Joe reveals his "4-Step Formula" & "ground-up" approach for fixing knee valgus, aka, "knock knees". *For Show Notes & Timestamps from this episode goto www.IndustrialStrengthShow.com Important Links/People Mentioned CPPScoaches.com [coupon code: JOED20] HelloWater [promo code: DEFRANCO] 

#331 The Perfect Shoulder Warm-up [Fully Explained], How To Fix "Knock Knees" & More!

During the first half of this week's tribute show Joe shares some of his favorite/funniest Dr. Tom stories, along with the most important lessons Joe learned from him. The final hour of today's show is a replay of Dr. Tom's very first appearance on the Industrial Strength Show [episode 63 - May 26, 2016]. *For a full list of Show Notes, Timestamps & Important Links from this episode goto www.IndustrialStrengthShow.com. IMPORTANT LINKS DeFranco's Nutritional Supplements HelloWater [promo code: DEFRANCO] 

#330 Remembering "The Guru": A Tribute to Dr. Tom Bilella

Joe D. reunites with Zach Even-Esh in this week's EPIC podcast! (You'll probably end up listening to this episode multiple times!) TOPICS INCLUDE: The Art of Coaching - The fine details & little nuances that separate good coaches from GREAT coaches; How we handle "difficult" parents in the gym; Experiences we've had with bad coaches that showed us what we DON'T want to do or become as coaches ourselves; Stories, memories, and lessons learned from our close friend [who recently passed away] Dr. Tom "The Guru" Bilella; LIFE LESSONS that we've experienced as we've gotten older; Garage Gym Godfathers seminar details/announcement...and Much MORE! *For Show Notes, Timestamps & Important Links from this episode goto www.IndustrialStrengthShow.com IMPORTANT LINKS Garage Gym Godfathers seminar [digital download] Zach Even-Esh (@zevenesh) Magic Spoon [promo code: JOED]  

#329 The Art of Coaching, Strength Coach Lifestyle and LIFE LESSONS w/ Zach Even-Esh & Joe D.

This week's show starts with some "life updates" [which include]: Willy's surgery, Mickey Gall's UFC fight, New Garage Gym Pics/Tour & Joe's recent lat tear. Joe then answers 4 listener questions. TOPICS INCLUDE: Treating "armpit pain" from benching / Preventing Pec Tears; How to develop your "inner pecs"; Why does Joe lift his head up when benching; How Joe trained his first Olympic athlete. *For Show Notes & Timestamps visit www.IndustrialStrengthShow.com   Important Links/People Mentioned DeFranco's Nutritional Supplements Joe DeFranco's Instagram (@defrancosgym) Magic Spoon [discount code: JOED] BlueChew [discount code: DEFRANCO] 

#328 Best Exercises for "Inner" Pec Development, How I Trained My First Olympic Athlete & More!

Joe kicks off this week's show with a "life update" that includes: Willy's eye removal surgery, new garage gym equipment, truck problems...and a NEW "shoulder tear"?!? He then spends the rest of the episode covering the "darkside" of resistance training, ie, The Top 5 Things That Every Lifter Needs To Know/Understand [in order to experience all the amazing benefits resistance training has to offer]!   *For a full list of Show Notes & Timestamps goto www.IndustrialStrengthShow.com   Important Links/People Mentioned CPPS L1 - New Jersey, July 31st DeFranco Insider Magic Spoon [promo code: JOED] BlueChew [promo code: DEFRANCO]   

#327 The Darkside of Resistance Training [What Every Lifter Needs to Understand]

This week's show starts with a new segment where Joe shares [new] "Stuff He Likes". He then details his current diet & supplementation, meal-by-meal. He includes things he's now doing differently, along with his favorite [high protein] snacks that taste like dessert!! He concludes the show by explaining how he's "spiced up" his morning walks, which has led to better recovery, reduced belly fat and more overall GAINS! *For a full list of Show Notes & Timestamps goto: www.IndustrialStrengthShow.com   RELATED LINKS/PEOPLE MENTIONED DeFranco's Nutritional Supplements www.FitnessZone.com @microgainz BlueChew [Discount Code: DEFRANCO] Magic Spoon [Discount Code: JOED] 

#326 What I'm Doing Differently To Drop Body Fat [Full Day of Eating, New "Cardio" Routine & More!]

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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