#584 My 6-Month Obsession: The Full Story Behind "Lean Bastard"

#584 My 6-Month Obsession: The Full Story Behind "Lean Bastard"

August 6, 2026 · 1h 41m

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Joe DeFranco shares the behind-the-scenes story of creating the Lean Bastard program over six months.

It took Joe six months to create a program that only lasts nine weeks. In this episode, he explains why. Joe pulls back the curtain on the creation of Lean Bastard , sharing the behind-the-scenes decisions, setbacks, rewrites, and coaching philosophy that turned this project into a six-month obsession. From scrapping an entire finished program and starting over, to explaining why he chose full-body workouts, zero barbell work, and six unique performance standards, this episode reveals the thought process behind what Joe believes is the best representation of his 30+ years of coaching and problem solving. If you've ever wondered what goes into creating a truly results-driven training program — this is an episode you won't want to miss! *For a full list of Show Notes & Timestamps goto www.IndustrialStrengthShow.com . IMPORTANT LINKS Lean Bastard program & recipe guide DeFranco's Nutritional Supplements Joe D's new website

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