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Joined November 2010
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Gerry DeFilippo
11 hours
The best athletes sprint routinely They perform a plethora of jumps & plyometrics While following a sound plan w/ heavier lifts & strength work All topped off by proper movement work Do you want to be a great athlete too? If so, I made this for you: https://t.co/EbhZ9459Ri
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MJ🤫🤐😶
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He the reason imma Vikings fan
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Gerry DeFilippo
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Tore his ACL & MCL Doctors said sit out a year Adrian Peterson said watch this Positive mindset. Zero setbacks in rehab 9 months later: 2,097 yards + MVP He redefined what’s possible after major injury Come back stronger — or don’t come back at all Greatest comeback ever?
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Gerry DeFilippo
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For collegiate/pro coaches & athletes: Stop overcomplicating. This Position Stand is the ultimate credibility boost — simple consistent lifting wins. Our programs follow this exact science — sustainable volume, smart progression, and real adherence built in. Perfect for
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Gerry DeFilippo
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Bottom line from ACSM: Focus on simple, consistent, progressive resistance training. Individualize it. Prioritize adherence. This is science validating what the best coaches have always known — effort + consistency wins.
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Gerry DeFilippo
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Key #5: Benefits go WAY beyond size Improved power, gait speed, balance, stair climbing, and long-term function. Huge for athletic durability, injury resilience, and healthy aging. Any modality works — free weights, machines, bands, bodyweight, circuits:
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Gerry DeFilippo
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Key #4: Strength = Heavier loads (≥80% 1RM) 2–3 sets per exercise, full range of motion, train ≥2x/week, put big strength lifts early in the session. Effort and load matter more than chasing failure every set:
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Gerry DeFilippo
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Key #3: Hypertrophy — 10+ sets per muscle group per week Total weekly volume is the biggest driver. Loads can vary, but push close to failure (2–3 RIR works great). Eccentric emphasis helps too. Simple, scalable, and proven.
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Gerry DeFilippo
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Key #2: Consistency & Effort > Perfect Programming The best program is the one you’ll actually stick to. Train all major muscle groups at least 2x per week, focus on progressive overload, and individualize for adherence. Complexity loses to showing up with intent
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Gerry DeFilippo
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Key #1: ANY resistance training beats ZERO The single biggest leap in results? Just starting. Moving from no training to any consistent lifting delivers massive gains in strength, size, function, and longevity. No more waiting for the “perfect” plan:
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Gerry DeFilippo
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🚨 BIG NEWS for coaches, athletes, & lifters — The American College of Sports Medicine just dropped their 2026 Resistance Training Position Stand… the first major update in 17 YEARS! 🔥137 systematic reviews. 30,000+ participants. This is the most comprehensive evidence
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Gerry DeFilippo
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Showcases & combines/prospect camps… Young athletes & their gullible parents are totally hoodwinked to thinking spending their hard earned money guarantees playing in college These players are often too slow, not skilled enough or not ready to make the most of these events OR
@DearS_o_n
Dear Son.
8 hours
Name a huge scam that has been normalised?
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Gerry DeFilippo
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Being able to lat pull down the entire stack of weights on a cable machine is mutant type shit 😮
@ThorBjornsson_
Hafþór J Björnsson
10 hours
Maxed out the machine 🔥
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Gerry DeFilippo
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🧘‍♂️The underrated skill that helped Steph Curry become GREAT “Breathing is a skill” — recovery, nerves, composure… all of it Curry’s been intentionally mastering this for the last 5-6 years of his career Coaches: Stop sleeping on this Athletes: This is free durability & focus
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Gerry DeFilippo
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Wow more pro athletes doing basic strength exercises, squatting & getting stronger? Not balancing on a bosu ball or training for the circus? Learn from it. Fundamentals = 🔑 Simple ≠ easy
@Titans
Tennessee Titans
12 hours
Receivers locked in 🏋️‍♂️ @elicayomanor x @KJ_Osborn
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Gerry DeFilippo
7 hours
A healthy, thriving Mike Trout is so damn good for the game of baseball This is an absolute MOON SHOT. Guy is an 👽
@MLB
MLB
7 hours
446-FOOT BLAST Mike Trout homers in a FOURTH straight game 😤
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Gerry DeFilippo
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Just a reminder. Some coaches out there are still doing some STUPID stuff with their athletes This isn’t getting anyone better
@overtime
Overtime
3 years
Doing this 100 yards is that good core work 😮‍💨 (via passionateathleticsnj/TT)
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Gerry DeFilippo
9 hours
People love to hate him because he’s a Yankee, but I hope we realize what we are watching every day One of the BEST peaks/primes of all time, especially in the hardest era to hit in
@MLB
MLB
9 hours
Aaron Judge AGAIN! No. 8 on the season and his 5th in his past 15 at-bats 😱
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Gerry DeFilippo
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If you want to learn how to be the best version of yourself as an athlete, you should follow me @Challenger_ST
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Gerry DeFilippo
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Youth athlete, pro athlete… whomever you are If you go somewhere for training and this is what they have you do, they’re an idiot who is STEALING your money & WASTING your time Pure stupidity
@thecheckdown
The Checkdown
5 years
Tua putting in the work 🔥 @Tua @MiamiDolphins (via thenotoriousnikhix/IG)
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