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** Visit CPPS Coaches for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Code “mindpump” at checkout**  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!!!