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  • #563 - Bret Contreras: How To "Make It" in the Fitness Industry (Then vs Now), The Key to LONGTERM Progress & More!

    #563 - Bret Contreras: How To "Make It" in the Fitness Industry (Then vs Now), The Key to LONGTERM Progress & More!
    Mar 5 2026
    After 9 long years Bret Contreras, aka, "The Glute Guy" returns to the Industrial Strength Show...and he & Joe have a LOT to talk about! Here are a few of the topics you'll hear discussed during their 2-hour conversation: The early T-Nation days; How to "make it" in the fitness industry (Then vs Now); The wildly popular piece of equipment that Bret put in storage and Joe ended up selling; How Bret's training has evolved over the years; Finding your maximum recoverable volume (MRV); How glute training has evolved over the years; The mind-muscle connection vs progressive overload; The benefits of training w/ bands & chains; Training the "stretch" vs the "squeeze" positions; How to make longterm progress...And so much MORE! *For a full list of Show Notes + Timestamps visit www.IndustrialStrengthShow.com.
    • IMPORTANT LINKS
    • Bret Contreras
    • BC Strength (Bret's products)
    • DeFranco's Nutritional Supplements [coupon: MuscleUpMarch]
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    1 h et 59 min
  • #562 When To Program High Reps, The Most Underrated Set/Rep Scheme for Newbies & More!

    #562 When To Program High Reps, The Most Underrated Set/Rep Scheme for Newbies & More!
    Feb 26 2026
    On this week's show Joe continues the Q&A he started last week. After venting about the amount of shoveling he's done over the past 48 hours, Joe answers the following questions: Q1) Can you still bench press if you have a tear in your supraspinatus tendon? Q2) Is there any benefit to reducing weight and increasing reps for men over 50? Q3) What's the best way to get a young kid started in the gym? And is 11 too young to start? Q4) What's the best stimulant-free pre-workout stack? Q5) Do advanced lifters (10+ years experience) need MORE volume in order to continue making progress? *For a full list of Show Notes + Timestamps visit www.IndustrialStrengthShow.com.
    • IMPORTANT LINKS
    • Tyrofeine (coupon: OVERSTOCK20)
    • Pump-n-Prime
    • MuscleMAG 300
    • Manukora Honey
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    1 h et 22 min
  • #561 The Smallest Body Part with The Biggest Impact on Longevity (Q&A)

    #561 The Smallest Body Part with The Biggest Impact on Longevity (Q&A)
    Feb 19 2026
    This week Joe answers 6 listener questions. Specific topics include: Q1) Thoughts on the 5-day split: Upper/Lower/Push/Pull/Legs? Q2) What are the biggest mistakes you see new gym owners make? Q3) What is the most common mistake you see young college S&C coaches make? Q4) Why do you think there is such a disconnect between Physical Therapists and S&C coaches? Q5) Have you come across anything online recently that pissed you off? Q6) What is the most overlooked aspect of longevity training? *For a full list of Show Notes w/ Timestamps visit www.IndustrialStrengthShow.com.
    • IMPORTANT LINKS
    • DeFranco's Tyrofeine
    • Iron Business Mastermind Weekend
    • Team Forever Strong [Free Trial]
    • Dirty Tricks for Higher Vertical Jumps (2008 article)
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    1 h et 14 min
  • #560 Low Hanging Fruit: 10 Ridiculously Simple Ways To Improve Your Health

    #560 Low Hanging Fruit: 10 Ridiculously Simple Ways To Improve Your Health
    Feb 12 2026
    On this week's show Joe shares 10 [ridiculously simple] ways to improve your health. NOTE: There are NO "gimmicky products" or "biohacks" on Joe's list. Unlike social media that prioritizes engagement over truth - Everything discussed on this show is TRIED & TRUE. If you follow the advice on today's show you WILL become a healthier human :) *For a full list of Show Notes w/ Timestamps visit www.IndustrialStrengthShow.com.
    • IMPORTANT LINKS
    • Team Forever Strong [1-Week Free Trial]
    • Coach CARTright
    • DeFranco's Nutritional Supplements
    • Manukora Honey
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    1 h et 12 min
  • #559 The Personal Side of Training Athletes w/ Detroit Lions S&C Coach Cam Josse

    #559 The Personal Side of Training Athletes w/ Detroit Lions S&C Coach Cam Josse
    Feb 5 2026
    On this week's show Joe welcomes back former DeFranco's Gym head coach and current Detroit Lions S&C coach Cameron Josse. Cam discusses a wide variety of topics including: How he prepared (and crushed) his NFL job interview; Is Detroit Lions Head Coach Dan Campbell the same "IRL" as he seems on TV?; Did anything surprise Cam once he started working w/ the Lions?; What does "a day in Cam's life" look like as an NFL strength & conditioning coach?; How Cam's experience as a DeFranco's Gym CLIENT has helped him become a better NFL strength coach; The Detroit Lions pre-season conditioning test...And so much MORE! *For a full list of Show Notes w/ Timestamps visit www.IndustrialStrengthShow.com.
    • IMPORTANT LINKS
    • DeFranco's Nutritional Supplements
    • Iron Business Mastermind [APPLY HERE]
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    1 h et 30 min
  • #558 Mainstream "Health Metrics" That Are Overrated, Exercises My Clients Love To Hate & More!

    #558 Mainstream "Health Metrics" That Are Overrated, Exercises My Clients Love To Hate & More!
    Jan 29 2026
    On this week's show, Joe answers 4 listener questions. Specific topics include: 1) Two of the most overrated "health metrics" [and what you should pay attention to instead] 2) Bench pressing angle recommendations based on your specific type of shoulder pain 3) Joe's favorite plank variations for advanced trainees 4) Is Joe currently doing anything different with Triple H & Stephanie McMahon's programming, and BONUS QUESTION: What's something that would surprise the Industrial Strength Universe if they ever got the opportunity to train with Joe in-person? *For a full list of Show Notes + Timestamps visit www.IndustrialStrengthShow.com.
    • IMPORTANT LINKS
    • Iron Business Mastermind Weekend [APPLY HERE]
    • Joe's instagram
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    1 h et 30 min
  • #557 Is Obesity a Disease? My [Uncensored] Thoughts on Oprah's 'VIEW' Appearance!

    #557 Is Obesity a Disease? My [Uncensored] Thoughts on Oprah's 'VIEW' Appearance!
    Jan 22 2026
    On this week's show Joe reacts to a recent episode of "The View" where Dr. Ania Jastreboff & Oprah Winfrey state that, "Obesity is NOT a choice, it's a DISEASE." Joe does not hold back as he shares [what he believes to be] the real #1 cause of obesity, as well as the role genetics play in our health & body composition. *For a full list of Show Notes w/ Timestamps visit www.IndustrialStrengthShow.com.
    • IMPORTANT LINKS
    • DeFranco-brand supplements
    • Iron Business Mastermind Weekend
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    46 min
  • #556 Common "Healthy Habits" That Are Highly Overrated & My Thoughts on the New Food Pyramid

    #556 Common "Healthy Habits" That Are Highly Overrated & My Thoughts on the New Food Pyramid
    Jan 15 2026
    Joe opens this week's show with an update regarding his longtime search for the best "non-toxic, non-stick cookware." He then shares the 3 common habits that most people THINK are "healthy", but #JoeKnows otherwise :) The show concludes with Joe sharing his thoughts on the NEW Food Pyramid. *For a full list of Show Notes + Timestamps visit www.IndustrialStrengthShow.com.
    • IMPORTANT LINKS
    • Team Forever Strong [FREE Trial!]
    • Best Ceramic Non-stick Pan
    • DeFranco's Multi
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    1 h et 5 min