Podcast

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…

SHOW NOTES | TIMESTAMPS 1:00 – Show intro | Why Joe is qualified to discuss “sleep-deprived training” 11:30 – Answering the Question: Cut volume or intensity when sleep-deprived? 18:45 – The vicious cycle of stimulants and sleep deprivation 30:00 – How to naturally stimulate your body when sleep-deprived 44:45 – Specific adjustments for Main, Supplemental,…

SHOW NOTES | TIMESTAMPS 1:00 – Show intro | Personal updates 5:45 – “MuscleUpJune” supplement sale announcement! 7:30 – Joe reads the question that prompted this week’s show topic… 10:45 – Optimize your CHEST training w/ small pressing angles 13:25 – Prioritize horizontal pulling for a stronger BACK 16:30 – Build lateral DELTS safely in…

SHOW NOTES | TIMESTAMPS 0:20 – Joe introduces today’s sponsor – Manukora Honey 6:15 – Meet Derek Medeiros, aka, our 2026 SB911 Transformation Grand Champion! 11:05 – How losing both his parents affected Derek’s life and his approach to fitness 28:30 – How Derek dialed in his nutritional habits during the contest 40:10 – The…