by Rob | Sep 13, 2017 | Programs
Check out the newest tool to add to your health and wellness repertoire. Simply browse, filter or search the interactive table for a pain point, weakness, or mobility restriction, watch the associated video, and get to work! You can find the table here: Mobility...
by Rob | Jul 3, 2017 | Reviews
Over the past couple years, I’ve grown to adore the barbell landmine; that often neglected tiny piece of cylindrical steel in every gym across the country; that swingy thing bolted to the squat rack that every new gym member walks by without notice (not that...
by Rob | Jun 22, 2017 | Uncategorized
Last week, someone on the Defranco Insider Facebook group asked a question that got me thinking: Any advice on training a 55 yr old inexperienced lifter? I agreed to it and I’m starting to doubt that decision. While that sounds like an age discrimination case...
by Rob | Jun 22, 2017 | Reviews
Intro: I recently completed my Level 1 CPPS Coaches certification, created by strength and performance industry leaders, Joe Defranco and Jim Smith. I opted for the online course, as it allowed me more time and flexibility to complete the training. Surprisingly, I...
by Leslie Shoecraft | Mar 21, 2017 | Workouts
In this video (inspired by a curl complex by Jeff Cavaliere over at Athlean X), Rob takes you through a tricep dip triphasic complex. It consists of three moves that target three different types of muscle contractions: concentric, eccentric, and isometric....
by Leslie Shoecraft | Mar 16, 2017 | Reviews
We just recently purchased the Ironmaster Quick Lock 80 lbs Adjustable Kettlebell. It seemed a little pricey at $259, but after I did some quick math on how much the total cost would be for a set of kettlebells of comparable weights, this was actually a great deal....
by Rob | Mar 8, 2017 | Programs
Intro Pictured above is a one month before-and-after comparison of yours truly. Over the course of those four weeks, I was able to drop 14 lbs of measured body fat, and still maintain my maximal strength in the deadlift, back squat and bench press (I also discovered...
by Rob | Oct 3, 2016 | Movie Workouts, Workouts
If you haven’t caught the “Three Storm” reference yet, you’re about to. The name of my company, Three Storm Fitness, is an obscure reference to the greatest cult classic movie of all time: Big Trouble In Little China. I created a workout to go...
by Rob | Aug 9, 2016 | Workouts
Yes, I worked out on vacation, and no, it’s not that hard to do (with a handy vacation workout kit as seen in the video above). In addition to what you see below, I performed some choice mobility exercises and soft tissue work with the band, lacrosse ball, and...
by Rob | Jul 3, 2016 | Grease traps
You ever feel empty after using the bathroom? Do you ever feel that emptiness due to something other than having just rid yourself of human waste? If you answered “yes”, it’s probably because you aren’t using any of your bathroom break to...
