#482 Ben Bruno on Training to Failure, Cherry Picking Research, Early Mentors & More!

This week Joe D. "returns to his roots" and presents a 60-minute masterclass on developing football-specific endurance. TOPICS INCLUDE: Breaking football down from an energy system standpoint; How to develop alactic power; How to develop alactic capacity; Why "endurance" is NOT needed to play football; The role that the aerobic system plays in the sport of football; The most overlooked factor affecting "game speed" and "football specific endurance"; Why 300-yard shuttles and gassers are NOT effective tools for developing your "endurance base"...And Much MORE! *For a full list of Show Notes + Timestamps visit www.IndustrialStrengthShow.com. IMPORTANT LINKS DeFranco Merch! [Pre-Sale Ends 11/16!] CPPS Football Certification [coupon: JOED30] Football Conditioning: The RIGHT Way! BON CHARGE [coupon: JOED25]  

Joe kicks off this week's show with some announcements & "small talk" regarding this month's supplement sale, his next merch drop, his mom's birthday, and one-eyed Willy's recent surgery. He then answers 4 listener questions. TOPICS INCLUDE: 1) How to fix a "clicking" shoulder 2) The Top 3 reasons Joe feels he's stayed relevant (in the online fitness space) for over 20 years 3) Circuit Training That DOESN'T Suck! 4) Contrast Training - Nuanced details that will maximize your gains! *For a full list of Show Notes + Timestamps visit www.IndustrialStrengthShow.com. Important Links DeFranco-brand supplements [coupon: MuscleUpNovember] Team Forever Strong [FREE Trial] Joe D's instagram

Joe kicks off this week's Halloween-themed episode by giving away FREE STUFF to 2 lucky listeners! He then shares 5 of the "scariest" moments in DeFranco's Gym history! These [100% TRUE] stories include: 1) The FBI drops in to "have a word" with Joe D! 2) Breaking into DeFranco's Gym and getting "greeted" by Triple H! 3) "The bloody parking lot scare" 4) The first DeFranco's Gym lawsuit 5) An armed IRS agent pays Joe D. a visit?! *For a full list of Show Notes + Timestamps goto www.IndustrialStrengthShow.com. Important Links DeFranco's Pump-n-Prime DeFranco's Tyrofeine Team Forever Strong [1-Week Free Trial] DeFranco's Gym VLOG #1 STRONG Documentary Iron Business Blueprint

This week Joe expands on the "tactical athlete training template" that he shared on last week's show. He then explains how he would incorporate running into a tactical athlete's program. Finally, Joe shares his thoughts on Jeff Nippard getting assaulted by Mike Van Wyck! *For a full list of Show Notes + Timestamps visit www.IndustrialStrengthShow.com. Important Links Built 2 Last (ebook) "Science-Based Lifters Are Mediocre" (video) BON CHARGE [code: JOED]

Joe starts the show by sharing some of the trials and tribulations that surrounded this week's podcast recording. After approximately 16 minutes of venting to the audience, Joe answers 4 listener questions. TOPICS INCLUDE: 1) Joe's thoughts on athlete's following a carnivore diet 2) The top 3 lessons the gym has taught Joe about life 3) Why the "overhead dumbbell triceps extension" is never included in any of Joe's programs 4) Special considerations when training "tactical athletes" vs "traditional" (high school & college) athletes. *For a full list of Show Notes + Timestamps visit www.IndustrialStrengthShow.com. Today's sponsor: Manukora Honey

This week Joe answers 6 listener questions. TOPICS INCLUDE: 1) How to fix "uneven hips" 2) Does Joe prefer using coaching cues that have an "internal focus" or "external focus"? 3) Should you train your "good arm" after having shoulder surgery or focus solely on your rehab? 4) "The Great Skinny-Fat Debate": Bulk First or Cut First? 5) Should you still train if you're not fully recovered from your previous workout(s)? 6) Does Joe program specific rest periods for Triple H and Stephanie McMahon or does he leave it to their discretion? *For a full list of Show Notes + Timestamps visit www.IndustrialStrengthShow.com. IMPORTANT LINKS Team Forever Strong [1-Week FREE Trial!] Follow @defrancosgym on Instagram Hand Dynamometer

This week Joe continues the massive Overrated/Underrated segment that he started last week! New topics include: 1) Cardio After Lifting 2) The US Army's Fitness Test 3) Pause Movements 4) Decline Bench Press 5) B-Stance Lifts 6) Having Exactly 150k IG Followers 7) Bradford Presses 8) Bloodwork for "Normal People" 9) Sprints 10) Creatine 11) Hip Thrusts 12) Percentage-Based Training 13) Air Force 1's 14) Air Jordans 15) Zercher Squats 16) Peanut Butter on Burgers 17) Chiropractors 18) Weighted Vest Walking 19) Band-Assisted Plyos 20) Serratus Anterior *For a full list of Show Notes + Timestamps goto www.IndustrialStrengthShow.com. IMPORTANT LINKS DeFranco-brand supplements [coupon: MuscleUpOctober] DeFranco's Pump-n-Prime [coupon: MuscleUpOctober] Team Forever Strong [1-Week FREE Trial]

This week Joe brings back his wildly popular "overrated/underrated" segment! Specific topics discussed include: 1) Floating Heel Exercises 2) Dry Needling 3) Peloton 4) Odd Object Lifting 5) Single Set of Push-ups to Failure 6) Walter Payton 7) Original Met-Rx & Myoplex vs Today's Brands 8) Lengthened Partials 9) Fasting 10) Turkish Get-Ups 11) Revival of the Running Back/Running Game in NFL Football 12) Youtube Fitness 13) Reverse Grip Bench Press 14) 15+ Rep Sets 15) Crumbl Cookies 16) Getting 8 Hours of Quality Sleep 17) Over-Easy Egg on a Burger 18) Having Great Grades in School 19) LMNT/Electrolyte Powders *For a full list of Show Notes + Timestamps goto www.IndustrialStrengthShow.com. IMPORTANT LINKS The DeFranco Whey Dinosaur Training  Team Forever Strong [1-Week FREE Trial] Magic Spoon [code: JOED] BON CHARGE [code: JOED]

This week Joe welcomes former college basketball player turned writer/actor - Calahan Skogman. Together, Joe & Calahan discuss a variety of topics. HIGHLIGHTS INCLUDE: How Joe first "discovered" Calahan; How/Why Calahan first got into fitness; How Calahan can distinguish the "real ones" vs the "fake ones" in the fitness industry; Motivation vs Discipline; How does training affect Calahan's writing; Calahan's favorite/most evil workout; The powerful self-talk Calahan uses to conquer life's most difficult challenges; Would Calahan be willing to do a drastic/unhealthy physique transformation for a movie role; Calahan's close encounter with a pack of wolves...And MORE! *For a full list of Show Notes & Timestamps goto www.IndustrialStrengthShow.com. IMPORTANT LINKS | PEOPLE MENTIONED Ben Bruno (@benbrunotraining) Austin Pohlen (@pohlenfitness) Gary Kiss (@kiss_gary) Calahan Skogman (@calahan.skogman) Blue Graffiti by Calahan Skogman Manukora Honey [Use coupon: JOED]

This week Joe answers 4 unique listener questions. SPECIFIC TOPICS INCLUDE: 1) How to maintain muscle mass, specifically in the posterior chain, while prioritizing BJJ 2) My lower body strength & hypertrophy workout that's really a MOBILITY routine in "disguise" 3) How much does food QUALITY affect body composition [when calories and macros are equated for] 4) Alternative progressions for low-load exercises that are difficult to add weight to... And MORE! *For a full list of Show Notes w/ Timestamps goto www.IndustrialStrengthShow.com. IMPORTANT LINKS Team Forever Strong [1-Week FREE Trial] Figure-4 Hip Thrusts [w/ Charlotte Flair demo] The DeFranco Whey Microgainz dumbbell plates Magic Spoon [code: JOED]