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How to Run a 4.2-second 40 Yard Dash!
Speed/ Plyometrics/ Conditioning

How to Run a 4.2-second 40 Yard Dash!

In my previous blog post, I revealed my Top 9 Drills to Improve Acceleration Technique. That blog post was well-received from my readers due to it’s “timely” nature. You see, it’s Combine training season and 75% of the “Ask Joe” questions I receive during this time of year pertain to improving the 40 yard dash. …

Top 9 Drills to Improve Acceleration Technique
Speed/ Plyometrics/ Conditioning

Top 9 Drills to Improve Acceleration Technique

Utah State running back, Michael Smith, performs the “Prowler march”   In honor of “Combine Training season”, I’ve decided to provide a fool-proof list of drills that have helped us produce some of the fastest football players in the country. All of these acceleration drills are “economical” exercises that are simple to teach and provide…

Researcher vs. Coach: What’s the difference?
Strength Training

Researcher vs. Coach: What’s the difference?

Q: Hey Joe D I recently purched power and it is amazing!! You guys opened my eyes to so many new exercises & concepts for developing explosive athletes..i cant even begin to tell u how much i learned. There is one part in the dvd that is confusing me though. In the intro you talk about…

Stephanie McMahon Levesque Interview!
Strength Training

Stephanie McMahon Levesque Interview!

So you still think that strength training makes females “big & bulky”? If so, check out the interview that Stephanie McMahon Levesque recently did with RxMuscle.com! Once everyone sees the pics of Stephanie, I think we will be able to put this myth to rest forever!! (Click the link below to see the interview/pics…) Stephanie…

EXTREME DVD Release!!!
Announcements

EXTREME DVD Release!!!

The wait is over!!! Learn how to incorporate “Imperfection Training” methods into your program!  Discover over 130+ innovative exercises! (Many of these have been purposely kept OFF our youtube pages and reserved for our most advanced/high-profile athletes… UNTIL NOW!)  Bridge the Gap from the Weightroom to the Athletic Field! NEVER have another boring workout again! …

“Behind the Scenes”: Post-Rehab Lower Body Power Training
Strength Training

“Behind the Scenes”: Post-Rehab Lower Body Power Training

After suffering from knee & groin injuries last season, Kareem Huggins has come to DeFranco’s to get healthy, strong(er) and transform his body for next season!  Here’s a quick “Behind the Scenes” video/blog update featuring Kareem Huggins. Kareem was a record-setting running back at Hofstra University before signing with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. While with…

EXTREME RESULTS require EXTREME MEASURES!
Strength Training

EXTREME RESULTS require EXTREME MEASURES!

Q: Hey Joe D, thanks for answering my question regarding imperfection training. Very interesting stuff. Sorry to bother you again but I have 2 more quick questions regarding your extreme dvd. Has it been released yet? And I’m still a little confused regarding the content of the dvd. Is extreme an actual program meant to…

AMPED/POWER! Seminar @ DeFranco’s… and a BADASS video!
Announcements

AMPED/POWER! Seminar @ DeFranco’s… and a BADASS video!

Due to (extremely) popular demand, we have decided to host another AMPED/POWER seminar at DeFranco’s Gym in January! I usually don’t host or attend any seminars during the months of January through March, due to the seven-day-a-week grind of “NFL Combine training season”. But, since our last seminar SOLD OUT in about two days, we…

What the heck is “Imperfection Training”?!
Strength Training

What the heck is “Imperfection Training”?!

Q: Joe D- You have once again motivated me to take my training to the next level after watching your most recent Extreme promo video!! I’m not sure if this is a stupid question, or maybe i’m missing something? but my question is: what the heck is imperfection training?? This term is mentioned in the…

NEW DVD & Employment Opportunity!
Announcements

NEW DVD & Employment Opportunity!

As many of you know, our recently-released POWER! DVD has already become a world-wide success (and I want to thank all of you for that)! POWER! has already sold in 48 different countries and the feedback has been overwhelming! We literally haven’t received ONE negative comment regarding the dvd… well, actually, we have had a…