Muscles and Management
Over the last near decade, Gerry DeFilippo has trained THOUSANDS of athletes from the youth to pro level across all major team-sports.
Gerry started his gym and brand, Challenger Strength, as an ambitious 22 year old still finishing his college degree.
In the time since, he has built his facility and following into a nationally recognized performance company training thousands of athletes both in-person and online.
Gerry brings guests across all areas of sports and performance training, giving the listener inside access to his rolodex of collegiate, world renowned private and professional performance and sports coaches.
If you are looking to improve your own performance OR knowledge of performance/sports training (and learn how to shape your career), Muscles and Management is for you!
- Update frequency
- every 7 days
- Average duration
- 58 minutes
- Episodes
- 252
- Years Active
- 2018 - 2025
Episode #212 Educating Coaches on Conditioning, Rep Ranges More Likely to Make You Sore and Habits of High Level Athletes
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On episode 212 of the podcast, Gerry and Mike talk all things S&C.
The crew discusses speed work, embracing rest, keeping programing simple, lif…
Episode #211 Debut of OnlyStrength, 30-Yard Sprints for Baseball and 12 Inch Vertical Jump Improvement in Two Years!
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This week on the podcast, Gerry and Mike talk all things happening in the S&C world!
Gerry touches on his new membership program, OnlyStrength (E…
Episode #210 Mobility Training Circuits, Application of Speed Ladders and Essentials of Acceleration
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This week on the podcast, Gerry and Mike tackle topics in the S&C world. Gerry’s social media has blown up lately, and Gerry has a lot to talk a…
Episode #209 Tips for Training Large Teams, Assessing Needs to Improve Speed and Recovery Circuits
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On this episode of the Muscles and Management Podcast, Gerry and Mike discuss topics, top twitter news, and questions from followers!
Gerry talk…
Episode #208 Conditioning for Baseball, Training Your Feet and Ankles and Importance of Intent in Training
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On this episode of the Muscles and Management Podcast, Gerry and Mike discuss topics, top twitter news, and questions from followers!
Gerry disc…
Episode #207 Three CRUCIAL Questions to Ask to Ensure the Quality of a Strength Coach
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On this episode of the Muscles and Management Podcast, Gerry and Mike discuss topics, top twitter news, and questions from followers!
Gerry dive…
Episode #206 Can you "Teach," Speed, Using Ice as an Athlete and Volume Prescriptions for Depth Jumps
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On this episode of the Muscles and Management Podcast, Gerry and Mike discuss topics, top twitter news, and questions from followers!
Gerry goes…
Episode #205 Why Cross Country is NOT ideal for Most Athletes, More NFL Training and Strength Coach Drama and Contrast Training
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On this episode of the Muscles and Management Podcast, Gerry and Mike discuss the relevant topics in the strength and conditioning world!
Gerry d…
Episode #204 Why Pro Athletes Aren't Always Great Examples for Good Training, Utilizing Physical Therapists and a Hierarchy for Sports Performance
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In this episode, there is A LOT to unpack when it comes to some recent social media posts surrounding the training of some pro athletes AND pro …
Episode #203 Making Gains In-Season, Intra Game Warm-ups, Achieving Body Angles in Acceleration and Training with The Los Angeles Rams
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For Episode 203 of the Muscles and Managment Podcast, Gerry sits down to discuss relevant things in the strength and conditioning world. This we…
Episode #202 Creatine Monohydrate, Dealing with Athletes and Different Coaches In-Season, More Pro Athlete Training Eye Wash and More!
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In episode 202, Gerry starts out with some announcements regarding newsletters, free training programs and some upcoming products/Q&A offerings.
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Episode #201 Where to Start with Your Speed Training, 5 Things You MUST Have in Your Speed Training and More!
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Muscles and Management is at 201 episodes and today Gerry sits down with Mike to discuss relevant topics in strength and conditioning for pro an…
Episode #200 The Five BEST Episodes of All Time, Should we "Ditch," Back Squats and Agility Training with NFL Running Back Travis Etienne
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Muscles and Management has eclipsed 200 episodes, and Gerry is back solo to discuss big things in strength and conditioning!
Gerry goes over his…
Episode #199 Rep Ranges for The Early Off-season, Judging Coaches by Social Media Following and Importance of Averages When Testing Athletes
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On episode 199 Gerry dives into trending topics in the strength and conditioning world, including how to work with worn down athletes, athletes …
Episode #198 Recovery Days, High Performance in Pro and College Sports and Thoughts on Christian McCaffrey's Training
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In episode 198 of the podcast, Gerry and Mike once again discuss recent events in the S&C world and respond to followers!
Gerry tackles Christian…
Episode #197 Prioritizing Speed Training, Upper Body Training for Throwers and Improving Specific Aspects of Your Sprint
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In this episode, Gerry is back to answer your questions and discuss a litany of topics in strength and conditioning.
To start, Gerry and Mike tal…
Episode #196 Implementing Systems as a Coach to Optimize Athletic Development with Kyle Boddy
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Episode 196 is a big one! Gerry has special guest Kyle Boddy from Driveline Baseball in to discuss Driveline, his time at Cincinnati, his future…
Episode #195 ACL Rehabilitation, Return to Sport and More with Edwin Porras
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This week on the podcast Gerry invites Edwin Porras onto the show to discuss ACL rehabilitation. Edwin is the Fantasy Points Medical Analysts an…
Episode #194 Turning Athletes into Assistant Coaches, Real Core Training, Workouts around Pro Sports and More!
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In Episode 194 of the podcast, Gerry and Mike continue to discuss recent events in the S&C world and respond to followers!
Gerry covers ACLs, gym…
Episode #193 Patrick Mahomes’ Training, Why The 60-Yard Dash Should be Extinct, Training Splits and More!
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On episode 193 of the podcast, Gerry dives into hot topics in the sports world, and gets real on controversial topics!
Gerry covers a ton in this…