Joe DeFranco's Industrial Strength Show
Joe DeFranco's Industrial Strength Show
Joe DeFranco
#591 How We Combined Three Training Splits into One Badass 12-Week Program!
1 hour 7 minutes Posted Sep 24, 2026 at 12:44 pm.
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"Muscle confusion" is complete bullsh*t. So why did Joe D. and Smitty name their new program "Mass Confusion?"

In this episode, they explain the difference between random workouts and planned variation—and give you a look behind the scenes at how they built one cohesive 12-week program from three different training splits.

They break down all three phases: an Upper/Lower split that uses a "reverse workout order" to reduce joint stress and their unique cluster set/EMOM approach to build strength and muscle; a Push/Pull/Legs split featuring the "total reps" method and "daily undulating periodization" (DUP); and a "bro split" that puts your newfound strength to work building muscle, including the brutal 6-12-25 method.

You'll hear why they chose each method, how the phases fit together, and why intelligently rotating exercises keeps training fresh without sacrificing progress. This is the method behind the Mass Confusion madness! *For a full list of Show Notes with Timestamps visit www.IndustrialStrengthShow.com.