#539 Principle-Based Programming & Pain-Free Gains w/ Dr. John Rusin

After a 7-year hiatus, Dr. John Rusin (Founder & CEO of Pain-Free Performance Certifications & author of "Pain-Free Performance") returns to the Industrial Strength Show...and he does NOT disappoint! This episode is jam-packed with wisdom, helpful tips, and actionable advice. Highlights from Joe & John's conversation include: What has changed in John's training (since he last spoke with Joe 7+ years ago?); What does John believe the "barrier for entry" should be to become a [professional] personal trainer?; Top 3 traits of great personal trainers; Top 2 mistakes made by new/inexperienced trainers [CLIENTS BEWARE]; Is there such a thing as a "bad exercise"?; The exercises with the highest ROI; What does a PROPER warm-up consist of?; The nuances of weight vest training [HINT: It ain't all sunshine & rainbows]; "PAIN-FREE PERFORMANCE" - WHO did John write this book for and what does he hope they take away from it...And Much MORE! *For a full list of Show Notes + Timestamps visit www.IndustrialStrengthShow.com IMPORTANT LINKS FREE Preview of "Pain-Free Performance" Get the "Pain-Free Performance" certification Follow John on Instagram Magic Spoon

This week Joe welcomes Josh Bryant to the Industrial Strength Show...and he does not disappoint! Josh is a world-renowned strength coach and author. A former Strongest Man in America who benched 600 pounds raw and totaled 2294 pounds. He's also coached some of the strongest people in the world including Olympia bodybuilders, pro athletes and tactical operators. In addition, Josh has authored over a dozen best-selling books and developed personal training certification courses with ISSA - all while continuing to coach and host seminars worldwide. On today's show, you'll hear Josh discuss the nuanced aspects of building strength, muscle and speed as we age...and MORE! *For a full list of Show Notes & Timestamps visit www.IndustrialStrengthShow.com. IMPORTANT LINKS Josh's website Josh's Instagram (@jailhousestrong) Josh's YouTube channel  

Due to the popularity of last week's show, Joe decided to continue the conversation this week by revealing his "Most Underrated ACCESSORY Exercises For Each Body Part." His list includes 11(ish) exercises RARELY SEEN in commercial gyms! Specific muscle groups include: Chest, Back/Traps, Lateral Delts, Triceps, Biceps/Forearms, Quads, Hamstrings, Glutes, Calves, Abs, and Adductors. Get out your pen and paper so you can take notes...then take your physique straight to GAINSville :) *For a full list of Show Notes with Timestamps visit www.IndustrialStrengthShow.com. IMPORTANT LINKS DeFranco-brand supplements Joe D's IG Team Forever Strong Grip Globe Hand-x-Band

On this week's show Joe reveals his Top 3 "Joint-Friendly, Longevity-Based" Strength & Hypertrophy Exercises for Each Movement Pattern. His selection is based on the following criteria: 1) Technical difficulty 2) Target muscle emphasis 3) "Joint friendliness" 4) Loadability 5) Availability/Practicality. *For a full list of Show Notes + Timestamps visit www.IndustrialStrengthShow.com. IMPORTANT LINKS Join Joe's email list Tactical Strength Team Forever Strong Magic Spoon

Joe kicks off this week's show by sharing a life lesson (which was inspired by a recent interaction he had at a local pharmacy). After "storytime" is over, he reads an iTunes review, gives away some free stuff and introduces today's sponsor. He then answers 4 listener questions. Specific topics include: 1) What do you currently consider to be the most humbling exercise? 2) What are your thoughts on the sled push technique popularized by HYROX, ie, full forearm/biceps contact on the poles? 3) What is the best alternative to running sprints (when you're rehabbing a sprained ankle)? 4) The most convenient & safest way to decompress your lumbar spine post-workout. *For a full list of Show Notes + Timestamps goto www.IndustrialStrengthShow.com. IMPORTANT LINKS Team Forever Strong [FREE Trial] Joe D's Instagram Manukora Honey

Joe is back from vacation and he has a lot of catching up to do with his audience! He spends the first half of the show sharing stories from his recent vacation in Arizona. He then answers 5 listener questions. TOPICS INCLUDE: 1) Is Manukora Honey worth the price? 2) What should you do if you still have DOMS on a scheduled training day? 3) Is taking more than 5 grams of creatine a day beneficial? 4) What training modifications should be made when dealing with golfer's/tennis elbow? 5) What are the most common practices that destroy gains AFTER leaving the gym? *For a full list of Show Notes with Timestamps visit www.IndustrialStrengthShow.com. IMPORTANT LINKS Tactical Strength Joe D's instagram Manukora Honey

Joe kicks off this week's show with a few important announcements before getting into this week's main show topic. In honor of the 2025 CrossFit Games taking place this weekend, a listener asked Joe what his "CrossFit done right" would look like. More specifically, if Joe were asked to re-start CrossFit from scratch, what exercises would he include and why? This is a fun show that's sure to spark some interesting opinions and debate. Give it a listen and then let us know YOUR thoughts! *For a full list of Show Notes + Timestamps visit www.IndustrialStrengthShow.com. IMPORTANT LINKS DeFranco-brand supplements @defrancosgym Instagram TACTICAL STRENGTH [New program!]

Joe starts this week's show by sharing a new high-protein dessert with his audience (THINK: Crumbl cookie for meatheads!) He then gets into this week's main show topics. Specifically, he shares the origin story of his newest (and most unique) program - Tactical Strength - along with the EXACT template he used to design the program! (Yes, he gives away the actual template on the podcast for FREE!) You will learn exactly WHY he designed the program the way he did, HOW to properly execute a "strength capacity circuit", and WHO the Tactical Strength program is for! NOTE: If you think this week's show is just for police officers, firefighters, military personnel and first responders - you're dead wrong! Listen and find out!! *For a full list of Show Notes w/ Timestamps goto www.IndustrialStrengthShow.com.  IMPORTANT LINKS Tactical Strength Joe D's instagram @thesweetlife.bakeryy

This week Joe answers 13 listener questions! TOPICS INCLUDE: 1) Why Joe decided NOT to review the Netflix Liver King documentary 2) Did Joe & Mike Israetel ever discuss Upright Rows? 3) Joe's thoughts on "kettlebell-only" routines 4) Has Joe ever FINISHED his workout with a mobility block (instead of always doing it BEFORE)? 5) Is there a safe way to push yourself to a forced rep without a training partner present? 6) Tips on designing programs for BJJ athletes 7) How many people does Joe currently train? 8) Joe's GO-TO post-workout shake 9) Did Nuobell make Joe D's "shit list"? 10) How long should you rest when performing unilateral exercises? 11) How to build a big, muscular back 12) Alternatives for Ring Push-ups & How to incorporate Farmer's Carries and Cardio into the Hellish Hypertrophy program 13) Is the "Protein Digestibility Corrected Amino Acid Score" (PDCAAS) Overrated or Underrated? *For a full list of Show Notes + Timestamps goto www.IndustrialStrengthShow.com. Important Links Team Forever Strong [Free Trial] Hellish Hypertrophy The DeFranco Whey Manukora Honey

This week Joe covers two main topics. During the first half of the show he reveals his 2 "failed careers" prior to becoming a gym owner / personal trainer :) He then switches gears and dedicates the second half of the show to training. Specifically, he explains how to safely reintroduce sprints back into your program without injuring yourself. [This includes his proven "5-step approach"!] *For a full list of Show Notes w/ Timestamps visit www.IndustrialStrengthShow.com. Important Links Hellish Hypertrophy Iron Business Weekend @ DeFranco's Gym CPPS L1 certification [coupon: JOED30]