Last year’s ‘Strongest Athlete’ in the Pro Division, Mackenzy Bernadeau of the Carolina Panthers, has made huge strides on the football field during this past year. Because of this, teammates, coaches and reporters have been taking note of Mackenzy’s “unorthodox” off-season training regimen! The “unorthodox” training that people are referring to is “Big Mack’s” participation…

This is the FINAL announcement that will be posted regarding the WSA Competition on July 18th so please read everything below carefully! REGISTRATION DEADLINE! Registration for this event will shut down on Monday, June 22nd at 5:00pm EST! There will be NO exceptions and NO ONE will be permitted to register the day of the…

“I’ve kept this yearly event exclusive to my athletes for the past 10 years. I couldn’t hold out anymore…the demand to ‘open’ this event up to athletes from across the globe has just been too overwhelming. It’s the start of a new era…and it’s the start of something very special!  Watch the entire video below…

Men’s Fitness UK magazine recently traveled “across the pond” to New Jersey, USA, to learn more about our unique gym and the athletes that we train. The article, which is entitled, “HEAVY HITTERS“, is featured in this month’s issue of the magazine. You can click the link below to read the article now!   HEAVY HITTERS Let…

Think you’re strong? Think you’re tough? Wanna test yourself against the baddest athletes in the WORLD? Stay tuned for a huge announcement…coming very soon! Joe D. (While you await the big announcement, we would love to hear your comments below!)

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…

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…

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…

Rocky Balboa aint got sh*t on us! Check this video out… If that didn’t motivate you to step up your training, nothing will! Joe D.

I wanted to let everyone know that we are finally on facebook (along with the rest of the planet). You can find us by searching “DeFranco’s Gym“. Out-of-State athletes looking to train with us this summer take note: We strongly encourage you to not only join our facebook page, but search and join our facebook group…