Joe DeFranco's Industrial Strength Show

Updated: 11 Dec 2025 • 554 episodes
www.IndustrialStrengthShow.com

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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On today's show, Joe takes his audience through a full day in his life as he juggles responsibilities as a personal trainer/gym owner, business coach, children's book author, podcaster, father, husband and son :) *For a full list of Show Notes w/ Timestamps visit www.IndustrialStrengthShow.com. IMPORTANT LINKS Coach CA

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Dr. Allan Bacon returns to the Industrial Strength Show (after a wildly popular first appearance) to discuss the nuanced truth about the following topics: 1) Collagen protein and its effect on hair, skin, soft tissue injuries and building muscle 2) Cold Plunging and its effect on recovery, cognitive function & dopamine

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Joe kicks off this special Thanksgiving episode by sharing all the things he's most thankful for this year. After giving thanks, he introduces his audience to Coach CARTright! You definitely DON'T want to miss this historic, life-changing episode and introduction to your new/favorite coach! *For a full list of Show Not

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Joe kicks off this week's show with a quick update on his dad's shoulder replacement...and a NEW MERCH announcement! He then answers 2 listener questions. TOPICS INCLUDE: 1) Injury Update: Joe's supplement, peptide and treatment protocol for the torn ligament in his SC (sternoclavicular) joint 2) The top 3 most underra

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For the second time in 4 weeks, Jim "Smitty" Smith joins Joe for an "off the cuff" podcast conversation! Specific topics discussed include: Behind-the-scenes insight into Phase 2 of Built Different; A nuanced approach to training variability (and programming in 4-week blocks); 3 things that the "happiest people in the

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Very unique show this week as Joe had to record the podcast from his truck in the parking lot of a hospital (during his dad's shoulder replacement surgery!) But, there is still a ton of value (and entertainment) packed into this episode :) Joe kicks off the show with a funny "pre-surgery George D. story" and a "MuscleU

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