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THE FINAL CHAPTER!
Combine Preparation

THE FINAL CHAPTER!

  Brian Cushing’s “Path to the NFL Draft” ends in storybook fashion!   At approximately 6:00pm EST on Saturday, April 25th, I experienced the most memorable moment in my 12 years in this business. It was at this time that the Houston Texans drafted Brian Cushing with the 15th pick in the 1st Round of the 2009…

DeFranco’s Gym featured in new T-Nation article
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DeFranco’s Gym featured in new T-Nation article

On January 12th, T-Nation reporter, Nate Green, travelled to our gym to go through an entire week of training with this year’s NFL Combine class. Click on the article link below to read Nate’s extremely informative and entertaining report from his memorable week with us! Did Nate survive? The Most Brutal Training Camp on Earth…

Are bands & chains a “necessity” to our program?
Strength Training

Are bands & chains a “necessity” to our program?

Q: Mr. DeFranco, I am a high school shortstop and was wondering wat u think the best program for a baseball player is?? I know you guys are the best and i wanted to try your program but they dont have bands or chains at my schools gym so I was wondering wat workout you suggest…

Innovative way to strengthen the “chain”
Strength Training

Innovative way to strengthen the “chain”

One of the most common questions I’ve gotten over the years is, “How can I strengthen my posterior chain if I don’t have a glute-ham bench, reverse hyper or sled“? People that train at “regular” gyms with no specialized equipment seem obsessed with this topic. After they squat or deadlift, their options are limited as…

Joe DeFranco interview w/ DG IRON
Strength Training

Joe DeFranco interview w/ DG IRON

Below you will find an interview I did for DG IRON a couple of days ago. Before you watch the interview, I want to give you a little info on the man behind the camera. His name is Gerrit Keferstein and he is a 22-year-old from Germany who plays American football, trains young athletes…and he’s…

LOST SECRETS OF STRENGTH SEMINAR – Part II
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LOST SECRETS OF STRENGTH SEMINAR – Part II

Due to the overwhelming response we received from our last seminar; we’ve decided to do it again!! But this time, we’re going to load up the Tahoe and head down the Garden State Parkway to Zach Even-Esh’s Underground Strength Gym! That’s right; the “LOST SECRETS OF STRENGTH SEMINAR – Part II“ is coming soon! In…

Brian Cushing internet rumors FALSE!
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Brian Cushing internet rumors FALSE!

Q: Hey Defranco, I have enjoyed following your work with brian cushing. It’s a shame your boy cant get the job done without taking steroids. Im sure you saw this but wont comment on it……. http://www.nfldraftbible.com/Latest/usc_linebackers_test_positive.html A: I will actually be more than happy to comment on the link you’ve provided… I’m sure this is…

STRENGTH – The “Universal” language
Strength Training

STRENGTH – The “Universal” language

Anyone who follows my website probably remembers Dhani Jones as the first NFL player I ever wrote about. After all, Dhani was the first NFL football player who ever hired me!! Over the past couple of weeks, Dhani has become somewhat of a household name (even to non football fans) due to the success of his new…

2 simple tips for gettin’ SHREDDED!
Strength Training

2 simple tips for gettin’ SHREDDED!

Q: Hey Joe, Im an ex-football player who continues to follow your WS4SB template even though my playing days are now over. I love the feeling of being strong and your program is the best I’ve ever been on. But now with the summer coming up I wanted to ask you if there was any…