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#593 Why I NEVER Program Forced Reps + Squatober After 40 [Q&A]

In this week's episode, Joe answers four listener questions covering smarter training, career growth, and better breathing. He explains why he never programs forced reps—including an overlooked problem—and shares his take on Squatober after the age of 40. Can you embrace the chal ... Show More

1h 3m

Oct 1

#592 - Grit or Disrespect (The HYROX Incident), My Skin Cancer Scare & a Totally Random Q&A!

Joe takes a break from the typical training Q&A for a fun, unique episode featuring 10 totally random listener questions! He opens up about his recent skin cancer scare and weighs in on the controversial HYROX incident in Beijing: Was continuing the race a display of grit—or disr ... Show More

1h 23m

Sep 24

#591 How We Combined Three Training Splits into One Badass 12-Week Program!

"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 p ... Show More

1h 7m

Nov 2024

#498 Training Methods That Make No Sense [But Work!], My Top 7 Gym Etiquette Rules & More!

<div>Joe kicks off this week's show with some exciting information regarding episode 500, DeFranco merch orders, and the digital release of the first-ever <a href= "http://cppscoaches.com/schedule/longevity-training-seminar/" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-saferedirecturl= " ... Show More

1h 22m

Oct 2024

#492 Should "Skinny-Fat" People Bulk or Cut, Customizing Your Coaching Cues & More!

<div>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? ... Show More

1h 11m

Sep 2024

#3066 - Chest Development, Personal Trainers & Fat Delusions

<p>Today's episode discusses elbow pain, strength at 41 years old, epic ringtones and poisonous food in the American system...and more!</p> <p><br /></p> <p>Click here to <a href="https://swolenormousx.com/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">⁠⁠Join The SwoleFam</a></p ... Show More

51m 27s

Mar 2025

#513 The "Lowest Risk, Highest Reward" Strength Exercises for ALL Populations... Plus a Surprise Celebration!

<div>For the second week in a row Joe is "podcasting while impaired" after having a root canal performed prior to the show. After sharing some details about the procedure (and the "injury" he suffered afterwards) Joe announces this month's <a href= "https://shop.defrancostraining ... Show More

1h 10m

Jan 2022

Life Hacks 207 - The Gym Edition - #423

Jonny & Yusef from Propane Fitness join me for another Life Hacks episode. It's the new year and everyone is back in the gym so I figured that we'd go through some of our favourite exercise variations and training hacks to add a bit of spice into whatever your new program is. Exp ... Show More

1h 6m

Oct 2024

#3094 - Dumbbell Curls, Running Biden & OVERTIME

<p>Today's episode covers dumbbell curls, cheat meals, and more!</p> <p><br /></p> <p>Click here to <a href="https://swolenormousx.com/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">⁠⁠Join The SwoleFam</a></p> <p>ALL MERCH 20% OFF! <a href="https://papaswolio.com" target="_blank ... Show More

43m 24s

Jun 2019

007: Stanford Strength Coach Corey Schlesinger

2:31- Training split (micro dosing) 15:30- Barbell Complex's 23:56-Losing explosiveness from too much load 33:14-Training around knee pain 42:20-True mobility training and exposing flexibility myths 46:35-Ankle mobility 53:06- Ankle braces (friend or foe?) 54:56-Barefoot training ... Show More

1h 29m

Jul 2021

Ep 85. Training Hard, Exercise Selection, Lower Back Pain, Building Phase.

Today we talk about all things gym and training. This includes; how we handle unsolicited gym advice, how we push for leg days, lower back pain when training core, massage VS exercise rehab, using the smith machine and cardio in a building phase. We love receiving questions from ... Show More

34m 39s

Nov 2019

017: Max Schmarzo How Strong is Too Strong, Fad Diets and More

Announcing EdgeU 3:34 Max's Background 13:05 Is Caffeine a Performance Enhancer 30:48 Importance of Blood Test 37:48 Supplement Recommendations 45:16 Fad Diets and Myths 51:25 Velocity Based Training 1:01:01 How Strong is Strong Enough 1:25:03 Does Building Muscle Increase Perfor ... Show More

1h 59m

#424 Muscle Building Research for Dummie...