A longtime listener recently dug through his collection of Joe's old Ask Joe Q&A's, T Nation articles, and EliteFTS posts from over 20 years ago… and he challenged Joe to critique his own advice! In this episode, Joe revisits five classic topics - including box squats, vertical jump training, free weights vs. machines, strength vs. hypertrophy principles, and full-body training splits - to answer one simple question: "Would 2026 Joe D. give the same advice as 2006 Joe D.?" Some recommendations stood the test of time almost exactly as Joe originally taught them… while a few have evolved after two more decades of coaching thousands of athletes, lifters, and everyday clients. It's an honest, entertaining look at what experience reinforces, what research has refined, and why the best coaches are never afraid to re-evaluate their own beliefs. *For a full list of Show Notes with Timestamps visit www.IndustrialStrengthShow.com   IMPORTANT LINKS Lean Bastard VIP List DeFranco's Nutritional Supplements

In this episode, Joe D. explains why one of the most common warm-up mistakes is actually making lifters weaker before their work sets even begin. He shares a smarter approach to programming warm-up sets for better strength, more muscle, and improved performance -- while revealing the exact warm-up progression he used before hitting a recent PR with the 100-pound dumbbells. Joe then breaks down the biggest superset programming mistakes that sabotage workouts, along with simple adjustments that can make them more effective. He wraps up the episode with an often-overlooked shoulder health tip that could finally help eliminate those nagging aches and pains. If you've ever wondered why your shoulders still hurt despite doing "twice as much back work," this episode explains what's probably missing from your program -- and how to correct it! *For a full list of Show Notes + Timestamps visit www.IndustrialStrengthShow.com.   IMPORTANT LINKS Lean Bastard VIP List Team Forever Strong [1-Week Free Trial]

This week, Joe celebrates his 51st birthday by sharing 15 lessons, principles, and beliefs that have stood the test of time throughout his life and 30-year coaching career. In this episode, Joe discusses why strength training is the closest thing we have to a fountain of youth, why most people need less intensity and more consistency, why joint-friendly training IS performance training, the importance of family and relationships, and so much more! Whether you're 21, 51, or anywhere in between, this episode is packed with timeless advice on health, fitness, longevity, mindset, and life. *For a full list of Show Notes with Timestamps visit www.IndustrialStrengthShow.com. IMPORTANT LINKS Lean Bastard VIP list Coach CARTright

We've all been there… You slept like crap, you're exhausted, and you've got a workout scheduled. So what should you do? Skip the workout? Push through as planned? Or modify it? In this episode, Joe answers a listener question regarding the best way to train when sleep-deprived. Specifically, should you reduce volume or intensity when recovery is compromised? Along the way, Joe discusses why relying on stimulants may NOT be the best strategy, the single most important aspect of a "sleep-deprived" workout (and it's NOT what most people think), how to properly warm up when you're running on fumes, what to remove from your workouts when sleep-deprived, and what you should keep in your program - even after multiple nights of poor sleep. If you're a busy parent, athlete, entrepreneur, shift worker, or anyone who occasionally struggles to get enough sleep, this episode is packed with practical, real-world advice you can start using immediately. *For a full list of Show Notes w/ Timestamps visit www.IndustrialStrengthShow.com. IMPORTANT LINKS DeFranco's Tyrofeine Lean Bastard VIP List  

What if you could get 30 years of coaching experience condensed into one training tip per body part? This week, Joe takes on a unique challenge from a listener: Give the single BEST piece of training advice for every major muscle group - Chest, Back, Traps, Shoulders, Triceps, Biceps, Quads, Hamstrings, Glutes, Calves and Abs - in just 2-3 minutes per category. No overthinking. No research papers. No scripts. Just raw, experience-based coaching wisdom from three decades of training everyone from NFL athletes and WWE Superstars to busy parents and everyday lifters. The result is a fast-paced, highly practical episode packed with muscle-building and longevity-focused advice that can immediately improve the way you train. Whether you're looking to build muscle, stay pain-free, or simply train smarter, this episode is loaded with actionable takeaways you can put to use today! *For a full list of Show Notes & Timestamps visit www.IndustrialStrengthShow.com. IMPORTANT LINKS DeFranco's Nutritional Supplements

On this week's episode Joe & Smitty introduce the world to Derek Medeiros, aka, this year's SB911 GRAND CHAMPION! Highlights from this conversation include: Derek's mindset going into the SB911 Transformation Contest; How losing both of his parents affected Derek's life and his approach to fitness; The hardest part of the 12-week transformation challenge; What kept Derek going when motivation disappeared; Besides losing 17 pounds, what else changed in Derek's life; The one change Derek made nutritionally that had the biggest impact on his body composition; The exercise Derek HATED doing the most while on the SB911 program; Derek's favorite exercise on the SB911 program; The most surprising result Derek experienced on the program; Derek's advice to all listeners currently in the same situation he was in 12+ weeks ago...And More! *For a full list of Show Notes and Timestamps, visit www.IndustrialStrengthShow.com. IMPORTANT LINKS Team Forever Strong [Free Trial] Derek Medeiros Manukora Honey

On this week's show a listener asks Joe to review a workout that his son got from a popular "fitness influencer"...and Joe does NOT hold back with his critique! After dismantling the program, Joe fixes it and then explains how to spot a program written by a true PRO versus a gym BRO. *For a full list of Show Notes w/ Timestamps visit www.IndustrialStrengthShow.com. IMPORTANT LINKS Lean Bastard VIP List

On this week's show Joe covers 4 topics: 1) How to kill your nighttime cravings WITHOUT killing your gains (Joe shares 4 of his favorite high protein, easy-to-prepare bedtime snacks that'll get ya jacked!) 2) How to train your lateral delts, biceps and triceps with just your BODY WEIGHT! 3) What's Joe currently training for? (The answer might surprise you LOL!) 4) The single most UNDERRATED set/rep scheme for newbies AND advanced lifters...And MORE! *For a full list of Show Notes + Timestamps visit  www.IndustrialStrengthShow.com. IMPORTANT LINKS NEW DeFranco merch! [Order before 5/17!] FREE Live Workshop for Gym Owners! The DeFranco Whey Team Forever Strong [Free Trial] Manukora Honey  

Joe kicks off this week's show with 3 big announcements regarding the Iron Business Blueprint, this month's "MuscleUp" supplement sale & NEW MERCH! He then answers 3 listener questions. Specific topics include: 1) Cardio vs Weights for Fat Loss 2) The best way to develop visible abs 3) The difference between "training to failure" vs "0 RIR"... And MORE! *For a full list of Show Notes + Timestamps visit www.IndustrialStrengthShow.com. IMPORTANT LINKS Iron Business Blueprint DeFranco's Nutritional Supplements NEW DEFRANCO MERCH!

On this week's show Joe D. & Chris Tutela shatter some of the most common myths & misconceptions surrounding gym ownership. More specifically: 1) You can't scale without compromising your programming/results 2) You must choose between "high quality" or "high volume" - You can't have both 3) If you raise your prices, you'll lose clients 4) More leads equals more money and success 5) Newbies can't train with your veteran clients...and Much MORE! *For a full list of Show Notes and Timestamps visit www.IndustrialStrengthShow.com. IMPORTANT LINKS Iron Business Blueprint [Apply & Schedule Your Call]