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.

#571 How Quality-Obsessed Coaches Scale Their Gym Business (Without Selling Out) 04/30/2026

#570 3 "Training Rules" I Break Every Week (+ Vegas/Wrestlemania Stories!) 04/23/2026

#569 Most Chin-up Advice is WRONG...Here's What WORKS (Yet Nobody Teaches!) 04/15/2026

#568 - Does Grip Strength REALLY Predict Lifespan? (+ Time Under Tension TRUTH No One Explains)! 04/09/2026

#567 4 Reasons Why Your Program Sucks! [Longevity Edition] 04/02/2026

#566 You're Doing Contrast Training WRONG! [Do THIS Instead To Improve Power/Speed] 03/26/2026

#565 They BANNED Light Dumbbells?! Here's What Texas Tech Got WRONG (And Right) 03/19/2026

#564 How I Make The BEST Gains in the WORST Gyms! 03/12/2026

#563 - Bret Contreras: How To "Make It" in the Fitness Industry (Then vs Now), The Key to LONGTERM Progress & More! 03/05/2026

#562 When To Program High Reps, The Most Underrated Set/Rep Scheme for Newbies & More! 02/26/2026

#561 The Smallest Body Part with The Biggest Impact on Longevity (Q&A) 02/19/2026

#560 Low Hanging Fruit: 10 Ridiculously Simple Ways To Improve Your Health 02/12/2026

#559 The Personal Side of Training Athletes w/ Detroit Lions S&C Coach Cam Josse 02/05/2026

#558 Mainstream "Health Metrics" That Are Overrated, Exercises My Clients Love To Hate & More! 01/29/2026

#557 Is Obesity a Disease? My [Uncensored] Thoughts on Oprah's 'VIEW' Appearance! 01/22/2026

#556 Common "Healthy Habits" That Are Highly Overrated & My Thoughts on the New Food Pyramid 01/15/2026

#555 This Challenge Will Set The Tone for Your Entire Year! [ARE YOU IN?] 01/08/2026

#554 The REALEST Fitness (and LIFE) Advice You'll Hear Going Into 2026! 01/01/2026

#553 3 Tips for a Merry/Meathead Christmas & The #1 Longevity Tip for Lazy Bastards! 12/24/2025

#552 - My Christmas List For Washed-Up Meatheads [Affordable Gift Ideas] 12/18/2025

#551 A Day In My Life (including diet) 12/11/2025

#550 The Nuanced TRUTH About Collagen Protein, Cold Plunging & Meal Timing/Frequency w/ Dr. Allan Bacon! 12/04/2025

#549 Introducing The World To Coach CARTright! 11/27/2025

#548 The 3 Most Underrated Set/Rep Schemes, My Experience w/ the "Wolverine Stack" & More! 11/20/2025

#547 Gym Lessons from High Achievers, How To Blow Up Your Biceps in ONE Set & More! 11/14/2025

#546 How To Combine Volume & Intensity To Create The Perfect Workout 11/06/2025

#545 The Unbiased TRUTH About Training Volume...And Why I'm Pissed Off! 10/30/2025

#544 Practical Advice for Improving VO2 Max, Should You Do Cardio Before or After Weights & More! 10/23/2025

#543 BUILT DIFFERENT: A Behind-The-Scenes Look at the Methods Behind The Madness! 10/16/2025

#542 The Best Training Split You've NEVER Tried, My Thoughts on Dr. Mike's "PhD Controversy" & More! 10/09/2025