In this episode, Sal, Adam and Justin talk with world-renowned strength and conditioning Joe DeFranco. The moment he knew he was meant to help people. (6:25) How his ‘tunnel-focused’ mentality jump-started his career early on. (8:12) How did the relationship with Onnit happen? Fall out? (11:30) His process of scaling himself out of the day to day gym owner duties. (23:40) His biggest problems with CrossFit. (28:29) The evolution of his training methodology. (44:24) Are there different protocols of how he assesses the average person compared to an athlete? (50:05) How does he assess a ‘freak’ athlete? (52:42) The amazing story of working with Miles Austin: From ‘no-name’ athlete to NFL star. (54:24) How the ‘gym family’ is a REAL thing. (1:03:42) What surprised him the most about the ‘politics’ in pro sports? (1:06:21) Why studies don’t tell the whole story: The importance of context. (1:09:47) His take on social media: The good, the bad & the ugly. (1:17:18) How the more you learn, the more you go back and progress. (1:26:45) How does he incorporate ‘new’ technologies into his life? Clients? (1:28:50) Why the more you know, the more the answer is “it depends on A, B, C, D…” (1:34:15) Has he ruffled any feathers in the world of academia? A ‘conscious competence’ rant on sled pulling/pushing. (1:35:22) What makes his certification different/stand out from the others out in the space? (1:44:52) Featured Guest/People Mentioned Joe DeFranco (@defrancosgym) • Instagram/Twitter Website YouTube Podcast Tim Ferriss (@timferriss)  Instagram Aubrey Marcus (@aubreymarcus)  Instagram Paul "Triple H" Levesque (@tripleh)  Instagram Miles Austin (@MilesAustinIII)  Twitter JB Morin (@jb_morin)  Twitter Related Links/Products Mentioned May Promotion: MAPS HIIT ½ off!! **Code “HIIT50” at checkout** Sign Up to Attend Joe DeFranco’s Coaches Certification Course at Mind Pump HQ Nov. 9-10th, 2019! The 4-Hour Body : An Uncommon Guide to Rapid Fat-Loss, Incredible Sex, and Becoming Superhuman - Book by Tim Ferriss CAMRY Digital Hand Dynamometer Grip Strength Measurement Meter Auto Capturing Hand Grip Power 200 Lbs / 90 Kgs VERY-HEAVY SLED TRAINING FOR IMPROVING HORIZONTAL FORCE OUTPUT IN SOCCER PLAYERS