#537 The Most Underrated Accessory Exercises For Each Body Part
Joe DeFranco's Industrial Strength Show
Release Date: 09/04/2025
#569 Most Chin-up Advice is WRONG...Here's What WORKS (Yet Nobody Teaches!)
Joe DeFranco's Industrial Strength Show
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...
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#568 - Does Grip Strength REALLY Predict Lifespan? (+ Time Under Tension TRUTH No One Explains)!
Joe DeFranco's Industrial Strength Show
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 . IMPORTANT LINKS
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#567 4 Reasons Why Your Program Sucks! [Longevity Edition]
Joe DeFranco's Industrial Strength Show
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 . IMPORTANT LINKS [code: MuscleUpApril]
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#566 You're Doing Contrast Training WRONG! [Do THIS Instead To Improve Power/Speed]
Joe DeFranco's Industrial Strength Show
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 . IMPORTANT LINKS
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#565 They BANNED Light Dumbbells?! Here's What Texas Tech Got WRONG (And Right)
Joe DeFranco's Industrial Strength Show
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 . IMPORTANT LINKS
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#564 How I Make The BEST Gains in the WORST Gyms!
Joe DeFranco's Industrial Strength Show
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 . IMPORTANT LINKS [coupon: JOED]
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#563 - Bret Contreras: How To "Make It" in the Fitness Industry (Then vs Now), The Key to LONGTERM Progress & More!
Joe DeFranco's Industrial Strength Show
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...
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#562 When To Program High Reps, The Most Underrated Set/Rep Scheme for Newbies & More!
Joe DeFranco's Industrial Strength Show
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...
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#561 The Smallest Body Part with The Biggest Impact on Longevity (Q&A)
Joe DeFranco's Industrial Strength Show
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 . IMPORTANT LINKS
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#560 Low Hanging Fruit: 10 Ridiculously Simple Ways To Improve Your Health
Joe DeFranco's Industrial Strength Show
On this week's show Joe shares 10 [ridiculously simple] ways to improve your health. NOTE: There are NO "gimmicky products" or "biohacks" on Joe's list. Unlike social media that prioritizes engagement over truth - Everything discussed on this show is TRIED & TRUE. If you follow the advice on today's show you WILL become a healthier human :) *For a full list of Show Notes w/ Timestamps visit . IMPORTANT LINKS
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- DeFranco-brand supplements
- Joe D's IG
- Team Forever Strong
- Grip Globe
- Hand-x-Band