#521 Exposing the Bullsh*t in the Fitness Industry, The WORST Training Split & More w/ Dr. Mike Israetel
Joe DeFranco's Industrial Strength Show
Release Date: 05/08/2025
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#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...
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#519 Broken Planes, Hotel Gainz & Burglary: Full Vegas/Wrestlemania Recap!
Joe DeFranco's Industrial Strength Show
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 Notes w/ Timestamps goto . IMPORTANT LINKS
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Industrial Strength REPLAY: Episode #55 w/ Paul “Triple H” Levesque!
Joe DeFranco's Industrial Strength Show
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, 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...
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#518 How To Get The Most iNsAnE Pump of Your Life [Without Weights] in Just 8 Minutes... Plus Full Q&A!
Joe DeFranco's Industrial Strength Show
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 mistake(s) trainers make when working with newbie clients 3) What is the most UNDERRATED training variable when hypertrophy is the main goal? 4) Is Joe going to Vegas for Wrestlemania? If so, will he be gambling? 5) What are Joe's GO-TO hotel workouts & Top 5 push-up challenges? 6) Best stretch to do at your desk when dealing with pain from piriformis syndrome 7) What are the best assistance exercises for someone who wants to use the deadlift...
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#517 The Most Overrated Trend in the Fitness Industry Today! [Trigger Warning]
Joe DeFranco's Industrial Strength Show
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 be the most overrated trend in the fitness industry today! [Trigger Warning.] *For a full list of Show Notes with Timestamps visit . IMPORTANT LINKS [coupon: MuscleUpApril]
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