# #558 Mainstream "Health Metrics" That Are Overrated, Exercises My Clients Love To Hate & More!

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Podcast: [Joe DeFranco's Industrial Strength Show](https://stenobird.com/podcast/joe-defranco-s-industrial-strength-show-742074)
Published: 2026-01-29T20:28:00+00:00
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Duration seconds: 5420

## Resource

On this week's show, Joe answers 4 listener questions. Specific topics include: 1) Two of the most overrated "health metrics" [and what you should pay attention to instead] 2) Bench pressing angle recommendations based on your specific type of shoulder pain 3) Joe's favorite plank variations for advanced trainees 4) Is Joe currently doing anything different with Triple H & Stephanie McMahon's programming, and BONUS QUESTION: What's something that would surprise the Industrial Strength Universe if they ever got the opportunity to train with Joe in-person? *For a full list of Show Notes + Timestamps visit www.IndustrialStrengthShow.com . IMPORTANT LINKS Iron Business Mastermind Weekend [APPLY HERE] Joe's instagram

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