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DeFrancoShop.com is Live!
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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…

Unique Farmer’s Walk Variation Improves Agility!
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…

DeFranco’s Gym NEWS!
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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…

Goblet Squat technique & benefits
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. 

The TRUTH regarding Six-Pack Abs & Core training!
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…

Stuff Joe D. Likes…
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Stuff Joe D. Likes…

Throughout the years, many people have sent me products to experiment with, test them on my athletes, then give my honest opinion on their value. I’ve gotten to test some really cool products – Fat Gripz, The Tsunami Bar and ShroomTech Sport come to mind – all of which I use and recommend on a…

COMING SOON…. STRENGTH: Barbell Training Essentials (DVD)
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COMING SOON…. STRENGTH: Barbell Training Essentials (DVD)

I am extremely excited to announce that the newest DVD in our Complete Athletic Development System is in the final stages of editing and will be available to you in December!  This DVD focusses on mastering the technique of the Bench Press, Squat, Deadlift and all of their variations. The thing that truly separates this product…