Industrial Strength REPLAY: Episode #55 w/ Paul “Triple H” Levesque!
Joe DeFranco's Industrial Strength Show
Release Date: 04/17/2025
#529 Who's To Blame When An Athlete Gets Injured, Dealing With Online Trolls & More w/ Ben Bruno!
Joe DeFranco's Industrial Strength Show
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 "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 online, but on today's show he speaks out on the topic of "Personal Trainers & Injury Prevention - Who's To Blame When An Athlete Gets Hurt?" Ben also explains the logistics of training pro athletes in the off-season [As you'll find out -...
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#528 Time Efficient Programming for Busy Bastards, My Birthday Recap, and a FREE Gift for YOU!
Joe DeFranco's Industrial Strength Show
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 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 then gets into this week's main topic: "How To Organize Your Training When You're Short on Time." Joe doesn't only share his upgraded "Busy Bastard" template...He gives away the full 6-week program to his audience, completely free!! If you're...
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#527 Calling Out The Bullsh*t & Misinformation in the Fitness Industry w/ Beth Feraco!
Joe DeFranco's Industrial Strength Show
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 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 fads or trendy diets. On today's show you'll hear Beth & Joe discuss a variety of topics including: How/Why Beth got started in the fitness industry; Creating content that will positively IMPACT your clients vs trying to IMPRESS your peers; Top...
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#526 15 Exercises That'll Get You Jacked AND Mobile AF, 3 Times I Helped My Athletes CHEAT & More!
Joe DeFranco's Industrial Strength Show
Joe 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) 15 exercises that perfectly blend mobility gains with strength/hypertrophy gains... And MORE! *For a full list of Show Notes + Timestamps visit . IMPORTANT LINKS [code: MuscleUpJune]
info_outline![#525 My Go-To [Low Back Friendly] Leg Workout/MobilityWOD, 5 Push-up Variations That'll Humble You & One cRaZy Story! show art](https://assets.libsyn.com/item/36864105?height=50&width=50)
#525 My Go-To [Low Back Friendly] Leg Workout/MobilityWOD, 5 Push-up Variations That'll Humble You & One cRaZy Story!
Joe DeFranco's Industrial Strength Show
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) 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) Joe's Top 5 Favorite Push-up Variations for Advanced Lifters... And MORE! *For a full list of Show Notes + Timestamps visit . IMPORTANT LINKS [code: MuscleUpJune]
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#524 How Walking LESS Can Improve Your Health, My Biggest Sled Push Pet Peeve & More!
Joe DeFranco's Industrial Strength Show
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 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 "longevity-based" training program 5) Is walking 10k steps a day overrated? *For a full list of Show Notes + Timestamps goto . IMPORTANT LINKS
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#523 Why All Protein Is NOT Created Equal, My Unpopular Opinion on Post-Workout Stretching & More!
Joe DeFranco's Industrial Strength Show
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 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 to push yourself to a forced rep without a training partner present? 6) Tips on designing programs for BJJ athletes 7) How many people does Joe currently train? 8) Joe's GO-TO post-workout shake 9) Did Nuobell make Joe D's "shit list"? 10) How...
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#522 How To Safely Reintroduce Sprints into Your Program & My 2 "Failed Careers" Outside the Fitness Industry
Joe DeFranco's Industrial Strength Show
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 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. [This includes his proven "5-step approach"!] *For a full list of Show Notes w/ Timestamps visit . Important Links [coupon: JOED30]
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#521 Exposing the Bullsh*t in the Fitness Industry, The WORST Training Split & More w/ Dr. Mike Israetel
Joe DeFranco's Industrial Strength Show
This 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 building muscle; Dr. Mike's thoughts on "TRT dads"; How to train optimally when you're pressed for time; The brutally honest truth about muscle and longevity; How to maintain/develop power as we age; How to get the most strength/power carryover from...
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#520 How To Diagnose & Improve Insulin Resistance, The TRUTH About GLP-1 Drugs & More w/ Dr. Rand
Joe DeFranco's Industrial Strength Show
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 Centers and is board certified in anti-aging, regenerative & functional medicine. He has well over 2 decades of experience helping patients from all walks of life achieve optimal health & wellness...and today he's here to help YOU! Specific topics discussed on today's show include: The most overrated and underrated health metrics used by doctors when assessing their patient's health; What are the most important health markers to look at when...
info_outlineSURPRISE, 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, Joe changed his mind and decided to REPLAY Triple H's first-ever appearance on the podcast! This episode originally aired on March 31, 2016 and it quickly became the most downloaded Industrial Strength Show of all-time…until it went missing!!! But thankfully Joe was able to track down the “missing file” and now you can enjoy this historic episode once again!
- Highlights from Joe & Triple H's conversation include:
- Triple H tells his version of the story of how he and Joe met
- The promise that Joe made to Triple H during their very first meeting
- Triple H’s “old way” of warming up vs. the “new way” and how it’s affected his training and overall health
- Why Triple H trains barefoot
- How switching from Free Squats to Box Squats has improved Triple H’s knee health & overall strength
- How/Why Triple H’s shoulders got BIGGER [and healthier] once he stopped lifting heavy weights
- Triple H tells the story of when WWE superstar Sheamus tried doing “Blackburns” with him
- The misconception that “training for function” will take away from your hypertrophy gains & aesthetics
- The reason Triple H trains at midnight
- What exercise(s) does Triple H “hate so much that he wants to Pedigree Joe D. onto a pile of broken glass"?
- Triple H explains why he feels the gym teaches you everything you need to know about life
- The #1 characteristic Triple H looks for when recruiting new NXT talent
- Who was Triple H’s favorite wrestler when he was a kid?
- Triple H reveals the best overall athletes currently on the WWE roster
- Triple H’s favorite workout music
- Who did Triple H enjoy wrestling the most during his career?
- Triple H’s all-time favorite in-ring moment
- What are Triple H’s all-time favorite wrestling matches to watch?
- Who’s the better boxer – Triple H or Stephanie McMahon?
- Triple H talks about his current [leaner] physique and his low-carb diet
- Is Triple H on a strict “Keto” diet year-round or just when he’s peaking for Wrestlemania?
- What will be Triple H’s GO-TO cheat food after his Wrestlemania match this year?