Jul 2

#580 Critiquing MY OWN Advice From 20+ Years Ago

A longtime listener recently dug through his collection of Joe's old Ask Joe Q&A's, T Nation articles, and EliteFTS posts from over 20 years ago… and he challenged Joe to critique his own advice! In this episode, Joe revisits five classic topics - including box squats, vertical j ... Show More

1h 22m

Jun 25

#579 Why Your Warm-Up Sets Are Making You Weaker...And Other Costly Training Mistakes!

In this episode, Joe D. explains why one of the most common warm-up mistakes is actually making lifters weaker before their work sets even begin. He shares a smarter approach to programming warm-up sets for better strength, more muscle, and improved performance -- while revealing ... Show More

1h 4m

Jun 18

#578 - I'm Turning 51 This Week: Here's 15 Things I Believe NOW More Than Ever...

This week, Joe celebrates his 51st birthday by sharing 15 lessons, principles, and beliefs that have stood the test of time throughout his life and 30-year coaching career. In this episode, Joe discusses why strength training is the closest thing we have to a fountain of youth, w ... Show More

1h 7m

Nov 2024

#496 How To Fix a "Clicking" Shoulder, Circuit Training That DOESN'T Suck & More!

<div>Joe kicks off this week's show with some announcements & "small talk" regarding this month's <a href= "https://shop.defrancostraining.com/collections/essentials" target= "_blank" rel="noopener" data-saferedirecturl= "https://www.google.com/url?q=https://shop.defrancostrainin ... Show More

1h 18m

Oct 2023

#439 The "Key Ingredient" to Improving Speed/Power [at any age], 1000lb Sled Push Programming Insight & More!

<div>This week Joe covers 3 main topics: 1)How to determine the best speed/power movements for YOUR body/goals 2)Joe's thoughts on heavy sled pushes and achilles tendon injury risk 3)What everyone needs to know about work capacity/endurance training... And More! *For a full list ... Show More

1h 12m

Jun 2024

#474 Drop-Set Secrets (How To Get Jacked in Less Time), Programming Isometrics for Strength vs Hypertrophy & More!

<div>This week Joe kicks off the show with a bunch of exciting announcements that include <a href= "https://shop.defrancostraining.com/collections/essentials" target= "_blank" rel="noopener" data-saferedirecturl= "https://www.google.com/url?q=https://shop.defrancostraining.com/co ... Show More

1h 18m

Feb 2023

#407 The Most UNDERRATED Exercises for Longevity, Top 3 Worst Mistakes Most Lifters Make & More!

<div>Joe kicks off this week's show by reading TWO winning iTunes reviews! He also gives the audience a preview of the next 2 podcast guests! Joe then answers 2 listener questions. Main topics of discussion include: 1) The Most Underrated Exercises for Longevity 2) The Top 3 Mist ... Show More

1h 21m

Aug 2023

#431 Sneaky Tricks for Mobilizing Tight Hips [without stretching], Benefits of Bilateral vs Unilateral Exercises & More!

<p>Joe kicks off this week's show by giving away some free stuff! He then shares some details about a brand new program he's been working on before answering 4 listener questions. TOPICS INCLUDE: 1) Benefits of programming bilateral vs unilateral exercises for athletes 2) Sneaky ... Show More

1h 15m

Nov 2023

#444 The TRUTH About "Time Under Tension" & Hypertrophy, Westside for Skinny Bastards History Lesson & More!

<div>Joe kicks off this week's show by announcing this month's "MuscleUp" <a href="https://shop.defrancostraining.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-saferedirecturl= "https://www.google.com/url?q=https://shop.defrancostraining.com&source=gmail&ust=1699022042028000&usg=AOvV ... Show More

1h 8m

Mar 2023

#410 How To Recover Faster [While Improving Heart Health], 5 Pieces of Advice for New Gym Owners & More!

<div>Joe starts today's episode by sharing some of the behind-the-scenes "issues" he's been having with his audio equipment...and he explains why today's show dropped a little later than usual. Joe then gives away some free stuff before answering 4 listener questions. TOPICS INCL ... Show More

1h 17m

Sep 2023

#436 My Experience w/ Free Weights vs Machines: What's Better for Strength, Hypertrophy & Performance?!

<div>Joe kicks off this week's show by sharing a controversial confrontation that he, Ashley [and one-eyed Willy] got into with an angry neighbor. After asking for the audience's opinion of the confrontation, Joe then announces his biggest supplement sale to date - The [40% OFF] ... Show More

1h 23m

Jun 2023

#424 Muscle Building Research for Dummies, "HardCORE" Farmer's Walk Variations You Gotta Try & More!

<div>Joe kicks off this week's show with some "small talk"...He then gives away some FREE STUFF before answering 4 listener questions. TOPICS INCLUDE: 1) Muscle building research for dummies - Practical application of "mechanical tension", "muscle damage" & "metabolic stress". 2) ... Show More

1h 21m

Jul 2023

#429 The 3 Exercises I Plan on Doing Forever + My Opinion on Sissy Squats, Sprinting Year-Round & Foam Rolling!

<div>Joe opens this week's show with a 30-minute intro that includes DeFranco family updates, vacation news, a new addition to Joe's SH*T LIST, and praise for this week's sponsor. Joe then gets into the "training portion" of the show. TOPICS INCLUDE: 1) Overrated/Underrated segme ... Show More

1h 33m

#513 The "Lowest Risk, Highest Reward" S...