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Devin G., Franklin, MA Strength & Conditioning Coach

Devin G.

Strength & Conditioning

SILVER
7 reviews

Personal Training, Sports Performance, & Post-Rehabilitation. Create a lean, strong, and athletic body with the best coaching in Franklin, MA. View all coaching experience

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Training Locations
Training Locations
  1. Optimize Fitness & Performance, 33 Forge Hill Road, Franklin, MA

My training location only

  • Texas A&M University--College Station (TX)

  • 6 years

  • Qualified Private Coach
    Passed Coach Course

  • Adults, Kids, Teenagers

  • Nutrition, Conditioning, Cross Training, Weight Loss

  • Lower body strength, Upper Body Strength, Core Conditioning, Explosiveness, Flexibility, Rehabilitation

Credentials

  • Texas A&M University--College Station (TX)

  • 6 years

  • Qualified Private Coach
    Passed Coach Course

Services

  • Adults, Kids, Teenagers

  • Nutrition, Conditioning, Cross Training, Weight Loss

  • Lower body strength, Upper Body Strength, Core Conditioning, Explosiveness, Flexibility, Rehabilitation

More About Coach Devin

I specialize in Personal Training, Sports Performance, and Injury Post-Rehabilitation. You will appreciate my attention to detail, scientific training methods, and commitment to lifelong education.

I've worked with athletes of all ages, from youth soccer players to collegiate lacrosse players and Masters-level equestrians.

My best clients have prevented ACL injuries; overcome back, knee, and shoulder pain; regained shoulder mobility; and strengthened their core while becoming significantly stronger and faster. Other clients have improved their sprint speed, vertical jump, and strength within weeks of working with me.

In college I trained over 50 U.S. Army cadets to pass the Physical Fitness Test over the course of 3 years. I founded my business in April 2013. Previously, I worked as the Director of Personal Training & Sports Performance at a Health Club and then as a Post-Rehabilitation Specialist.

In 2014, I opened my own business - Optimize Fitness & Performance in Franklin, MA. It is Franklin's first semi-private personal training gym. We focus on providing personal training, sports performance, and injury post-rehabilitation at an exceptional level. We've built strong connections with local professionals to provide the best quality to our athletes and clients.

Certifications & Education:
-NSCA-CSCS (NCCA Accredited)
-FMSC (Functional Movement Screen)
-B.S. in Kinesiology - Cum Laude, Texas A&M University
-Listed as a registered coach with Perform Better, FunctionalMovement.com, NSCA-lift.org, TRX, Battling Ropes, and IDEAFit.

I was the varsity co-captain of my high school wrestling team. Recently, I have competed in several amateur submission grappling tournaments. Both of these sports require intense physical conditioning and a strong foundation of athleticism.

My strength accomplishments include:

2.25X BW Deadlift
1.5X BW Bench Press
110lb Weighted Chinup
140lb Strict Overhead Press (80% BW)
Front & Back Lever (Gymnastics)
Perfect Score - U.S. Army PFT - Texas A&M Corps of Cadets

Every client begins with a detailed assessment. I'm a certified Functional Movement Screen (FMS) expert and use it to determine every athlete's injury risk.

Each training session begins working on soft tissue quality, mobility, core stability, and muscle activation for the rotator cuff and hips.

From there, we focus on explosive strength and speed before working on strength training. Sessions finish with sports-specific conditioning, if time allows. Otherwise athletes receive a program for off-day conditioning.

All clients receive full training programs for:

Speed & Power Development
Sports-Specific Conditioning
Strength Training
Core Stability
Flexibility, Mobility, & Corrective Exercise / Prehabilitation
Nutrition Education & Accountability

Sample Plan - Lower Body Strength & Heavy Core

Warm Up, Mobility, Muscle Activation
-Foam Rolling - Thoracic Spine, Glutes, IT Band
-3-Month Breathing, Hip Flexor Stretch, Brettzel Stretch
-Dead Bugs, 1-Leg Bridges, Band Walks
-Prying Goblet Squats, Spiderman Lunges w/Rotation

Power
-DB Snatch - 3x3/side
-Box Jump - 3x6

Strength
A - Front Squat variation 4x6
B - Bulgarian Split Squat 3-4x6-8/side
C - Heavy Kettlebell Swing - Hardstyle 4-5x10
D - Ab Rollout 2-3x10
D2 - Pallof Press 2-3x10/side
E - Farmer Carry Variation - 2-3 sets

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Client Reviews

I've had two sessions with Devin and he has been extremely helpful. He takes a very deliberate approach, including a full assessment in the first session which allowed him to create a customized plan for me. He demonstrates all the actions, particularly the proper way to stretch and warm up with a foam roller, and provides specific feedback and tips on proper form. Looking forward to my next session!

Devin started working with my 13 year old boy. I wasn't sure how to train him. Devin took him under his wings and started from the basics teaching him basic body weight movements and perfect form. He works great with kids!

I started training with Devin Gray in October, 2011. In the time that I’ve been training with him, he has taken several classes and received multiple certifications that I have benefited from. He is always changing my workouts to achieve maximum results. He knows how to push hard but also when I’ve reached my limit. I have never felt stronger and better about myself. I look forward to my workouts because I always feel like I’ve accomplished something. Devin continually encourages me to meet my ultimate goal and I have no doubt that I will eventually get there. Devin is an amazing personal trainer and I would highly recommend him.
It is a pleasure to recommend Devin Gray. He has proven invaluable to me in adjusting to some challenging medical issues. He took the time to call my doctor and research my medical problems and then developed a custom fitness program that worked for me. He is both knowledgeable and personable – qualities that are not often found in all personal trainers. I highly recommend Devin Gray if you want a customized and skilled work-out plan.
As a life long competitive equestrian, I always understood the value of fitness and regular, correct exercises for the horses that I ride and compete, but it wasn't until I reached middle age that I understood how much it could help my own riding skills and performance. I have worked with Personal Trainers for the last five years, but a change in circumstances brought me to Devin Gray in July 2013. Devin designed a progressive, always changing training program for me using kettle bells, bands and weighted medicine balls that has helped my competitive riding immensely! My training program with Devin has not only made me stronger, but it has enhanced my endurance, my body alignment, my balance on the horse and allows my legs, arms and core to work independently from each other which is key to riding horses correctly. Even my riding coach has noticed the difference in my fitness, strength and posture. My horses currently live out of state so I am not able to practice on my horses regularly, Devin's program allows me to meet my horses at the competitions and walk in the show ring with a strong body and the confidence to compete. And as an added bonus, I received a "keep it up, your numbers are looking great" from my personal physician at my annual physical in November.
The thing I appreciate most about Devin is the ample amount of time and effort he puts into my plans and goals. I have had results that have completely changed my athletic career for the better. In less than 3 months he was able to fix an ongoing injury I have had for over 4 years. I have yet to re-injure my hip and my overall mobility, balance, flexibility, nutrition, etc. is better than ever. I can honestly say I have yet to be disappointed with a session, workout, or any other element of Devin's work with me. My results are unbelievable and I only wish I started earlier!
I’ve lost about 10 lbs since starting, and literally receive compliments everyday. I've noticed a huge difference and Even my rugby coach said I look a lot fitter. We just had our first game of the season and I outperformed my own expectations and the coaches said I looked real good out there. I even got my first try, the equivalent of a touchdown. And this all thanks to you.
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