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Periodization, Probiotics & POWER!
Speed/ Plyometrics/ Conditioning

Periodization, Probiotics & POWER!

Q: Hi Coach de Franco I am an Irish based coach involved in coaching Gaelic games (hurling/Gaelic Football) And I am intersted in applying the russian conjugate method training to the teams I coach. the issue I have is that this is a completely amateur sport the time commitment is at most three times a…

Improve performance with proper COACHING CUES!
Off Topic

Improve performance with proper COACHING CUES!

Q: Coach Defranco, I first learned of your work after reading your WS4SB series on Tnation. Once I actually tried the program and experienced the greatest gains of my life (in record time i might add) I became obsessed with everything about your gym and coaching style. Ive literally read every single one of your…

“Behind the Scenes”: Dynamic-Effort Upper Body Workout
Strength Training

“Behind the Scenes”: Dynamic-Effort Upper Body Workout

When training for POWER, you must attack every rep with intensity & bad intentions!  I’ve gotten tons of requests for more “behind the scenes” features; so last Thursday, I got some video clips of my NFL/College football crew during a new cycle of training. Check out the video footage…   THE WORKOUT Warm-up 1. Dynamic Bench Press…

Here’s the Deal…
Announcements

Here’s the Deal…

We have been swamped with phone calls and emails regarding this year’s World’s Strongest Athlete Contest, so I wanted to make an official announcement regarding the event. Here’s the deal… I am (somewhat) dissappointed to announce that this years World’s Strongest Athlete Fundraiser had to be cancelled — actually, I’d rather call it postponed.. I say…

NEW PRODUCT COMING SOON!
Announcements

NEW PRODUCT COMING SOON!

This past Sunday, Smitty and I finished filming a new training DVD that will be hitting the market soon. (FYI, this is NOT the Speed Training DVD I mentioned in a recent blog post. I decided to complete this project before starting the Speed DVD.) Needless to say, I am beyond excited about this DVD because it…

Speed Training resources, Future Product & bonus video!
Speed/ Plyometrics/ Conditioning

Speed Training resources, Future Product & bonus video!

Q: Joe, That last video you made was amazing. Thanks for sharing some of what’s going down at your gym. It is inspirational! I wanted to ask, what books/videos would you recommend I read/view regarding good sprint/running technique and developing that in my athletes? I’ve read all your information about “positive shin angle”, but was wondering if you…

AMPED WARM-UP “Premium Package” now available!
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AMPED WARM-UP “Premium Package” now available!

 AMPED WARM-UP “PREMIUM PACKAGE“ The feedback that Smitty and I have received since launching our AMPED WARM-UP DVD/Manual has been overwhelmingly positive! We have literally heard from athletes, coaches, physical therapists and “Average Joe’s” across the globe… People are amped about AMPED! So we decided to get together and make this amazing product even better!…