Podcast

SHOW NOTES | TIMESTAMPS 1:05 – Joe introduces today’s sponsor – Manukora Honey 6:50 – Has Full Range of Motion Training Gone Too Far? 11:25 – Active ROM vs “Forced ROM” 22:20 – Earn Your Range: Gradual Mobility Expansion 28:40 – Young Trainer Advice vs Long-Term Joint Health 35:00 – Optimal Rest Intervals for Speed…

Show Notes | Timestamps 1:15 – The Fitness Industry’s Biggest Coaching Scam Exposed 3:45 – Influencers: One Workout is Not Coaching 8:00 – Real Coaching: Beyond the Viral Workout Illusion 12:00 – Experience-Based Coaching: Adapting to Client Feedback 25:30 – Social Media Has Blurred The Lines Between Content Creator vs Real Coach 31:30 – Consumer…

SHOW NOTES | TIMESTAMPS 1:15 – Joe introduces today’s sponsor – Manukora Honey 6:20 – Joe shares an interaction he recently had with a “wrestling dad” which lead to today’s main show topic 12:45 – The TRUTH About “Sport-Specific” Training 38:00 – The Perfect Workout for Someone Who Hates Working Out 1:00:40 – Joe’s 5-Phase…

SHOW NOTES | TIMESTAMPS 1:00 – Show intro | Joe announces the release of Lean Bastard 9:30 – Why “Lean Bastard” had to be created 17:00 – The 6 big decisions that shaped the Lean Bastard program: How many training days per week? [17:30] What training split to use? [25:30] Incorporate barbell exercises or no?…

SHOW NOTES | TIMESTAMPS 1:00 – Show intro 3:30 – How Joe trained while on vacation 11:15 – Lean Bastard update! 23:00 – The 5 Blood Markers Every Lifter Needs To Understand ALT/AST [25:10] Creatine Kinase [36:30] Creatinine/eGFR [39:50] C-Reactive Protein [45:30] White Blood Cell Count [48:50]

SHOW NOTES | TIMESTAMPS 1:00 – Show intro 6:00 – EliteFTS Collegiate Half Rack 13:10 – Freemotion Dual Cable Cross Lite 22:00 – TechnoGym Biostrength Chest Press 34:55 – Arsenal’s Reloaded Incline Flye 47:00 – EliteFTS Signature Seated ISO-Row 51:00 – Nautilus Glute Drive 55:20 – NUOBELL Adjustable Dumbbells 1:03:45 – EliteFTS 0-90 Incline Bench 1:05:55 – Notable…

SHOW NOTES | TIMESTAMPS 1:00 – Show intro 4:40 – My first commercial gym experience in 25 years! 36:30 – Heat acclimation benefits 54:40 – Why former NY Giants fullback Jim Finn would leave DeFranco’s Gym and train in Florida 3 weeks prior to training camp 1:02:30 – What happens when you train predominantly with…

SHOW NOTES | TIMESTAMPS 1:00 – Show Intro | Lean Bastard Program & Recipes Update! 15:10 – Joe reads the question that prompted this week’s show topic(s) 20:00 – Joe Critiques His OWN ADVICE From 20+ Years Ago… Is the box squat the best way to teach new lifters/athletes how to squat? [20:10] What are…

SHOW NOTES | TIMESTAMPS 1:00 – Show Intro | Birthday Thanks & Episode Preview 7:55 – Why Your Warm-up Sets Might Be Making You Weaker 20:05 – Joe shares his first-ever “personal training success story” 30:30 – Common Superset Mistakes to Avoid… And What To Do Instead! 50:50 – A Listener Calls Joe Out: He…

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. Specific topics include: Health is Wealth [5:15] Strength Training Is The Closest Thing We Have To A Fountain of Youth [8:30] Relative Strength Matters More Than Most…