Joe starts this weeks show with a unique lesson in etiquette, aka, “meathead manners”.  After his etiquette rant is complete, he discusses the following training topics:  Can you replace straight bar deadlifts with trap bar deadlifts? Best supplemental lifts to compliment the trap bar deadlift Why nobody gives a sh*t about “how much you shrug”!…

In this weeks episode, Joe interviews Elitefts.com Founder & CEO – Dave Tate. Dave is a legend in the strength industry – having been involved in powerlifting for over 3 decades (both as a coach and lifter). He’s also logged more than 10,000 hours of strength consulting with professional and novice athletes, as well as Strength…

In this weeks episode, Joe interviews Donnie Thompson – the first man to ever total 3000 pounds in a powerlifting meet! Besides being one of the strongest men on earth, Donnie is also an innovator and trendsetter in the Strength & Conditioning industry. He’s the creator of the Thompson Fatbell (a “kettlebell-like” implement with the handle…

In this weeks podcast, Joe shares his best tips and dirty tricks for getting athletes strong without having them add any mass. [If you train wrestlers, boxers, MMA athletes – or anyone that competes in a sport with weight classes – this episode is for you.] While listening to this episode, you will learn:  The…

In this weeks episode, Joe talks shop with fitness and life strategist – Jason Ferruggia. Here’s a sampling of just a few of the [many] topics that were discussed during the interview:  The importance of becoming the best at one thing and “referring out” for everything else The biggest difference between how Jay trained athletes during his first…

In this weeks episode, Joe exposes 10 common exercises that suck [or can be problematic] and how you can make them better!  Here’s a list of the exercises that Joe analyzed and then “fixed” on this weeks show… Upright Rows Barbell Bench Press Tricep Extensions, aka, “Skull Crushers” Leg Extensions Leg Curls Romanian Deadlifts (RDL’s) “Donkey…

In this weeks episode, Joe helps you get out of the “3 sets of 10” rut by sharing some unique methods that’ll make your training more fun and productive!  While listening to this episode you will learn:  How focussing on “total volume” [as opposed to a specific set/rep scheme] can help you overcome sticking points and pack on…

In this weeks episode, Joe interviews Charlie Guthrie – the very first “STRONG BASTARD 911 Transformation Challenge Grand Champion”. Here’s a rundown of some of the topics that were discussed during the interview:  What it felt like when Charlie “got the call” and learned that he beat out 600+ people to win the first annual “SB911 Transformation Challenge”…

In this weeks episode, Joe explains HOW & WHY endurance athletes should be strength training. While listening to this episode, you will learn:  How Joe trained his first marathon runner and what he learned from that experience The physical quality that should be at the base of EVERY athlete’s “athletic pyramid” The single most overlooked…

In this weeks episode, Joe reveals the single biggest factor affecting strength & hypertrophy gains, respectively. While listening to this episode you will learn: How two meatheads arguing at Home Depot contributed to this podcast 🙂 The unlikely programs that produced the best hypertrophy gains of Joe’s life [and how YOU can benefit from them…