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The ‘Bare Essential’ to Preventing Knee Pain
Flexibility/ Mobility

The ‘Bare Essential’ to Preventing Knee Pain

Article written by Cameron Josse Physical Preparation Specialist, DeFranco’s Gym I feel bad for the knee joint nowadays. It’s often said that we don’t know what we don’t know – and when it comes to the knees, this point can’t be any truer. With the influx of “performance” footwear for different sports, it seems that…

Idiosyncrasies vs. Flaws in Baseball
Off Topic

Idiosyncrasies vs. Flaws in Baseball

[The following is a guest blog post by Mike Guadango] Former catcher Jorge Posada knew when Kevin Brown was on the mound, he liked to work very quickly. Jorge’s job was to receive the ball and give it back to Brown ASAP, because he liked to work fast. As soon as Brown got it, he…

Joe D. reveals his most valuable Business Lessons (video)
Business Discussion

Joe D. reveals his most valuable Business Lessons (video)

WARNING: If you’re expecting the typical information that’s found in every book in the Business or Motivation section of Barnes & Noble, you’re going to be disappointed. You will NOT find this type of advice in any business book, college course or “Self Help” seminar. The decade’s worth of lessons I share in the video…

(NEW) “Combo” exercise will make your hips feel great!
Flexibility/ Mobility

(NEW) “Combo” exercise will make your hips feel great!

If you’re someone that’s pressed for time, I have a great new variation of the Hip Thrust for you. This exercise will help you complete your warm-up quicker by killing “2 birds with one stone”. The “Figure 4 Hip Thrust” will improve hip mobility while simultaneously activating your glutes. This is a great exercise to…

3 Weeks to a JACKED Upper Back
Strength Training

3 Weeks to a JACKED Upper Back

“Got back?” Stephanie McMahon Levesque does.   A few weeks ago I shared 3 of my favorite upper back exercises in episode #6 of “Ask DeFranco’s Gym”. These exercises were unique in that they didn’t require any weight to be lifted, but the results they produce are second to none…guaranteed!   In case you missed that…

Joe D’s “Limber 11” (flexibility routine)
Flexibility/ Mobility

Joe D’s “Limber 11” (flexibility routine)

I can’t believe it’s been almost five years since I posted my original Agile 8 flexibility routine. For those unfamiliar with how that routine came about, here’s the quick story: At the time, there were the “over-reactors” & “under-reactors” regarding flexibility. The over-reactors promoted very comprehensive flexibility routines, but most of these routines took over…

September CPPS course to be held at WWE Performance Center!
Announcements

September CPPS course to be held at WWE Performance Center!

I am extremely excited to announce that the September 21-22 CPPS certification course will be held in sunny Florida at the brand new WWE Performance Center! Those familiar with our “Certified Physical Preparation Specialist” course know that it’s a culmination of two decades of research, experimentation and real-world experience. Athletes, coaches, personal trainers, physical therapists, college…

Preventing Low Back Damage & Pain while Benching
Strength Training

Preventing Low Back Damage & Pain while Benching

  Q: Coach DeFranco – I’ve read about your history with back surgeries so I was hoping you can help me out. My low back kills me during my bench set up. (I try to get a nice arch in order to shorten the range of motion). This pain lasts throughout the workout and even…