Author: Joe DeFranco

Front Lunges Suck. Do THIS Instead…
Strength Training

Front Lunges Suck. Do THIS Instead…

Walk into any gym on any given day and you’ll see Front Lunges being performed. They are one of the most popular exercises in the world…but they shouldn’t be. I think they suck. Watch the video below to find out WHY I think they suck and WHAT you can do about it… Next time you goto…

Unconventional Training vs. Traditional Barbell Lifting
Episode # 18

Unconventional Training vs. Traditional Barbell Lifting

In this weeks episode, Joe gives a quick recap of his vacation then discusses a topic that has come up quite often since the opening of DeFranco’s Gym at the Onnit Academy — Unconventional Training Methods vs. Traditional Barbell Lifting. While most coaches and trainers waste time arguing about which method is “better”, Joe feels they…

Stuff You Didn’t Know About Joe D!
Episode # 17

Stuff You Didn’t Know About Joe D!

You will really get to know Joe D. on a personal level while listening to this weeks episode of the Industrial Strength Show. Joe decides to take the week off from his usual ‘training talk’ and instead tackles the “off topic” emails that flood his inbox. You do NOT want to miss these NEVER-BEFORE-TOLD stories…