2 [Easy] Tips for a Stronger Bench Press!

Q: I recently stopped doing skull crushers because they caused tremendous pain in my elbows. A trainer at my gym told me I should switch over to close grip benches because they caused less elbow strain. They are definitely less painful on my elbows but they kill my wrists!! What else can I do for…

Strength Training

STRENGTH has arrived!!!

The wait is over! After a full year of hard work (over 40 re-writes on the book!), and too many sleepless nights to count, our STRENGTH System is available and ready to change your training forever! Whether you’re a coach, an athlete, or a lifter who loves to train and hit PR’s in the gym,…

Announcements

DeFrancoShop.com is Live!

This is 1 of 3 NEW designs available at DeFrancoShop.com I am extremely excited to announce the launch of DeFrancoShop.com! This is where you will find all of our new t-shirts and apparel. We are now taking pre-orders for the NEW tees. (Please allow 3-4 weeks delivery time). We also have our classic black…

Speed/ Plyometrics/ Conditioning

Do Athletes Need a Base Level of Strength in order to Perform Plyometrics?

Many coaches will tell you that they don’t allow their athletes to perform any kind of plyometric training unless they can squat 2.5X their bodyweight. Other coaches have different prerequisites for plyometrics. So what’s the deal? Do athletes need a base level of strength in order to safely perform plyometrics, or is it a bunch of…

Nutrition/ Supplementation

Joe D’s sports drink Hack! (meathead lemonade)

PS – I forgot to mention in the video that you can use more lemon and/or salt, depending on your activity level and the heat/humidity you’re training in. Give my lemonade a try and then drop me a comment below and let me know what you think! Joe D.

Strength Training

Unique Farmer’s Walk Variation Improves Agility!

If you’re like me, you love the Farmer’s Walk. After all, who wouldn’t love an exercise that strengthens virtually every muscle in your body, while improving your work capacity and body composition? The beauty of the Farmer’s Walk lies in its simplicity – pick up a pair of weights and go for a walk! While…

Announcements

DeFranco’s Gym NEWS!

As you’re probably aware, it’s been a LONG time since my last website update. This can be looked at as a bad thing or a good thing… It’s a bad thing because I like staying “in touch” and providing quality content to my website readers. But, on the other hand, it’s a very good thing once…

Strength Training

Driven Beyond Strength™ – Final episode! (Season 1)

To watch all seven episodes from Season 1, click the link below: Driven Beyond Strength™ Season 1 – Youtube Playlist Joe D.

Strength Training

Goblet Squat technique & benefits

In this episode of Ask DeFranco’s Gym, I troubleshoot the barbell squat by using the goblet squat. Check it out… Don’t forget to keep checking StrengthDVD.com for updates on the release of our [NEW] DVD – STRENGTH: Barbell Training Essentials. Joe D.

Strength Training

The TRUTH regarding Six-Pack Abs & Core training!

In this episode of Ask DeFranco’s Gym, I reveal my “Core Training Pyramid” and discuss the TRUTH about how to develop a truly functional core. Check it out… If you’re interested in the Hard:CORE DVD & Manual that I referred to in the above video, click the link below: Hard:CORE – The most comprehensive Core…

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