#511 How To Train Through & Around Common Injuries w/ Dean Somerset

#511 How To Train Through & Around Common Injuries w/ Dean Somerset

Author: Joe DeFranco February 20, 2025 Duration: 1:10:10
This week Joe welcomes Dean Somerset to the show. Dean is a Personal Trainer from Edmonton, Alberta Canada with over 2 decades of experience working with a wide variety of clients on a host of different goals. These goals include injury/post-surgical recovery, athletic performance, weight loss, or just enjoying their time in the gym. Dean has also written for major publications like Men's Health, Women's Health, T-Nation.com, Bodybuilding.com, and a slew of other websites and print media. On today's podcast you'll hear Dean speak on a number of different topics. Highlights include: 1) What does Dean attribute his longevity in the fitness industry to? 2) Does Dean believe "bad exercises" exist? 3) When you're in pain, how do you know if you should train through it, around it, or rest? 4) Tried & True advice for dealing with "The Big 3": Low back pain, Shoulder pain and/or Knee pain 5) Overrated/Underrated: Knees Over Toes Training; Static Stretching; Training the Rotator Cuff in Isolation; Barbell Movements for the Over 40 Lifter; Speed Training for the Over 40 Lifter 6) The TRUTH about dealing with asymmetries...and Much MORE! *For a full list of Show Notes + Timestamps goto www.IndustrialStrengthShow.com.

Tune into Joe DeFranco's Industrial Strength Show for a raw, unfiltered look at what it takes to build a stronger body and a sharper mind. Hosted by Joe DeFranco, a world-renowned strength coach whose name carries serious weight in athletic circles, this podcast goes far beyond simple workout tips. Each episode feels like a conversation pulled right from the floor of DeFranco's Gym, blending hard-earned wisdom on training for peak performance with crucial discussions on the mental fortitude required to succeed. Joe doesn't just theorize; he draws directly from his own journey of transforming a tiny 500-square-foot storage closet into a globally recognized fitness brand, offering practical business and life lessons alongside the fitness talk. You'll hear him dive deep into listener questions, breaking down complex concepts into actionable advice, and sit down for candid interviews with top athletes who have lived the principles he teaches. The result is a uniquely balanced listen that educates, motivates, and often entertains, providing a holistic toolkit for anyone passionate about elevating their game-whether that's in the gym, in business, or in their personal mindset. This isn't a polished, corporate production; it's industrial strength knowledge delivered straight from the source.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 100

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