1180: Joe DeFranco on What Makes a Good Trainer, the Importance of a Structured Warm-Up, the Role of Genetics and MORE

Mind Pump: Raw Fitness Truth

In this episode, Sal, Adam and Justin talk with good friend Joe DeFranco.

• Why Joe refers to bad trainers as “slap dicks” and how he takes criticism. (3:08)
• The differences between his certification and all others. (5:00)
• The origins of building a certification course and how he was introduced to James Smith. (10:09)
• What are the real reasons why someone should focus on having a structured warm-up? (13:50)
• The breakdown between application and academia. (17:35)
• How do I know if a trainer is good or not? (19:22)
• Should we be training squats and deadlifts? (23:43)
• Why do we give a shit about how people eat? (26:35)
• Always listen to your body FIRST! (29:10)
• What is the value of speed and power training for the average person? What does a workout look like? (35:50)
• The risk vs reward of his athletes incorporating Olympic lifts into their training. (44:50)
• If you don’t use it you lose it. (47:30)
• The hidden benefits of the post-activation potentiation training method. (50:10)
• How do you break in and train your own clients? (56:00)
• Behind the curtain of the ‘freak of nature’ that is Brian Cushing. (56:51)
• How much of a role do genetics play? (58:30)
• Is Joe a big sports guy? (1:02:34)
• What is his favorite part about what he does today? (1:05:09)

Featured Guest/People Mentioned

• Joe DeFranco (@defrancosgym) Instagram
• Official Website
• YouTube
• Joe DeFranco's Industrial Strength Show
• James Smith (@smittydiesel) Instagram
• Cory Schlesinger (@schlesstrength) Instagram
• Brian Cushing (@briancushing56) Twitter

Related Links/Products Mentioned

• December Promotion: MAPS Aesthetic ½ off! **Code “BLACK50” at checkout**
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• Mind Pump 1035: Joe DeFranco
• Prime Bundle | MAPS Fitness Products - Mind Pump
• The Game Changers - Joe DeFranco
• Mind Pump 907: Cory Schlesinger
• “Behind the Scenes” – Lower Body Strength/Power Workout
• Joe Defranco’s Top 5 Ways To Develop Explosive Power
• Post-Activation Potentiation
• Post-Activation Potentiation: Theory and Application
• DeFrancosGym.com: Brian Cushing 64 inch Hurdle Jump!!!