“I just want to show love to my coach friend mf dawg. I came to you in 2017 in hopes of becoming a great lifter and I felt as though you made it your life's mission to help me achieve my goal. We have seen it all and done it all together. I have often said I don't think there is anyone else I would have accomplished this with because of what you have to offer. You have hyped me up and sung my praises every single day. Even on the days when I'm feeling a bit off or unsure of myself. You have given me advice about things that I have struggled with behind the scenes and you have become someone I can call a brother. I trust you with any and everything. I would run through a brick wall for you and I'm thankful we linked up! Your resume doesn't need to be touched on by me tbh. What you have done in the community is felt by the individuals that live it in real life. Love you brother!!! I’m a better man having come across Joseph Franzo.“

- Russel Orhii 

“I want to start off by saying you’re in the right spot. If you’ve gotten to the point of your powerlifting journey, where it’s become a thought that investing in a coach is a good idea. Then I will be the first to invite you to join the team. You WILL NOT find another team/community as tight knit as Flexx Training Systems is. When you become a client under Flexx you not only gain the experience, knowledge, communication, support and many other values of your coach, however you gain the community that is Flexx.

Joey and I have taken my lifts —

Squat from 606 lbs to - 718 pounds.
Bench from 440lbs to - 465 pounds.
Deadlift from 611lbs to - 725 pounds.
Total - 1659 pounds to - 1868 pounds.

While also cutting 20 pounds body weight and allowing me to feel more comfortable in my skin, and enjoy training more than ever before. All in under a year and a half.

Everyone has individual quantities of growth at alarmingly different rates. So I will leave you with this. You never know how much you will gain from something until you experience it. You should never compare yourself to others, but rather be grateful for any growth you ever acquire. But one thing is for certain is Joey will give you the best road map to that progress. He will become your friend that supports you and pushes you to grow and succeed more than others. You don’t gain just a coach. You gain a band of brUthers. The choice is yours.”

I began working with Joey in November of 2019. Not quite a year into powerlifting, I was already facing high caliber competitors at national-level meets and knew I needed an incredibly skilled coach who was able to guide me and support me so that I could rise to the occasion. Joey has been not only an incredible coach, but a talented mentor as well. He is consistently available for communication and does not hesitate to tackle complicated questions, whether they be about programming, movements, or life; and in this way, Joey does an incredible job at ensuring his athletes progress both in and out of the gym. Never in my life did I expect to feel such a close bond with a team, but the group of people that comprise Flexx Training Systems are some of the sweetest and considerate people I have ever met. Whether that’s sharing snacks in the warm-up room at the Arnold or making big plans to celebrate post-nationals, this team is more than just lifters. It is a long-distance family. Making the decision to reach out to Joey and join his team was a turning point in my lifting career and I look forward to what the future has to offer.

“Around 8 months ago, I realized that in order to take myself to the next level of powerlifting, I needed to invest into hiring a top tier coach. In less than a year, Joey has completely revolutionized my strength, knowledge of the sport, and all aspects of training and recovery. In addition, Joey has truly built a tight and welcoming community of top tier lifters that can all rally under the banner of Team Joeyflexx. Some of the things that make his coaching as worthwhile as it is are his consistent lines of communication whether it be via Facebook Messenger texts or voice memos, his structured and advanced programming, and the tips and critiques he gives to really optimize ones lifts. In just 8 months, Joey has put over 140 lbs on my total. I am forever grateful for having Joey coach me and I look forward to the bright future ahead.”

“Joey is the epitome of what it means to be a good coach. In the last 2.5 years under his wing, I’ve learned that he will always put his athletes before himself, provides the most effective communication, and has very clear ideas on training methodology. Not to mention he is a god when it comes to improving your total. Since I started with Joey, I’ve put about 125kg on my total as a 63kg lifter. Whether it’s a local meet or IPF Worlds, I know that Joey will always be there to support me. I’m extremely grateful to call him my coach, mentor, and friend.”

“When I started with Joey I didn’t know what to expect. I’ve had numerous strength Coaches through football and a few Coaches approach me prior to contacting Joey. I trust very few people with my training and have had more bad Coaching than good. After doing some research late one night, I decided to email a few Coaches about training. Joey was the first Coach I emailed and before I could write other emails, Joey responded and already followed me on IG. I took this as a good sign and it worked out better than I could have imagined. This was not only a great decision for my Powerlifting career but also a decision that has positively impacted my life in numerous ways.

When we first spoke, I told Joey “I want to win Canadian Nationals and place at the IPF Worlds as a Junior.” I had no idea how to even go to IPF Worlds, let alone the process to compete at Canadian Nationals but Joey was very supportive and confident we could achieve these goals. We attacked each day with the drive to get stronger and just focus on my lifts and what we were doing. 6 months later I won Canadian Nationals as a Junior 83kg with my first meet only being 2 months prior to starting with Joey. A few months after Nationals in June, I placed 2nd at IPF Worlds with the time-frame being less than one year from my first Powerlifting meet. This was also the first time I met Joey and happy to see that our personalities and values clicked. Joey is extremely humble and always wants the best for his lifters and the best for the sport of Powerlifting.

He has helped my mindset tremendously. He has taught me that you can set really big and unrealistic goals, but you have to put in the work day in and day out, focus on yourself and not others. Since starting with Joey I have only seen progress and PRs on the platform and even many life PRs. I have grown as a lifter and a person, becoming very positive and optimistic about all situations life throws at me. In a little over a year with Joey I have added almost 100kg on my total from 647.5kg @ 83kg to 742.5kg @83kg and we are showing no signs of slowing down. I am hitting numbers I use to dream of and achieving numbers that I never thought were humanly possible. It is easy for me to say that choosing Joey as my Coach is one of the best decisions of my life. I feel tremendously lucky and fortunate to call Joey my Coach and my friend and be a part of the Flexx Family.”

“Joey becoming my coach was a monumental change of course for my lifting career in the positive direction. Before joining Flexx Training Systems, I always took guesses and chances when it came to the fundamentals of training, competition, programming, and nutrition.

Training sessions became enjoyable and I feel productive when I step out of the Gym under Joey's programming. The pressure and anxiety of preparing for competitions turned into confidence and strength under his guidance. Joey wants every person who works with him to become the best version of themselves; I was a good lifter on my own, but with Joey -- I became a great lifter.

In just one year with Joey, he prepared me for 2017 and 2018 USA Powerlifting Raw Nationals where, in both, I went 9/9 and placed on the Podium among the best 93 kg (205 lbs) Powerlifters in the USA. Without his guidance that would have only been a dream.

Flexx Training Systems allowed my potential to shine through; I am fortunate and forever grateful to call Joey and the Flexx Fam my friends. I look forward to my future in Powerlifting with the utmost confidence because I am in good hands.

I also achieved Ultra Instinct.”

“Last year, I reached a point in my powerlifting career where I knew I wanted to take my training to the next level and I knew in order to do so I needed a coach who could push me and help me reach my goals. I’ve been with Joey for about a year now, and with his help I’ve been able to not just meet my goals, but to exceed my own expectations. With his help, I was able to have my perfect meet at Collegiate Nationals 2018; I went 9/9, PR’d on each lift, and won best female lifter. This was the super meet that every powerlifter dreams of, and Joey knew exactly what to do to help make my dream a reality. Joey has been extremely helpful in prepping me for meets, helping me get stronger in my offseason, and helping me work through an injury and still get stronger despite various setbacks. He has also helped me not just in the gym, but mentally as well with barriers that have interfered with my training. I look forward to getting my new blocks each month, and to hearing his feedback on my lifts with each training session. He is extremely responsive, and he treats each of his clients like an individual, keeping in mind their individual situations. Hiring Joey as my coach is one of the best decisions I’ve made in my powerlifting career. Every day I’m proud to be a member of Team Joey Flexx, and I’m excited to see the progress that awaits!”

“I saw Joey at my first meet and remember being extremely impressed by how he handled his athlete and made perfect attempt selections. Fast forward to six months later and he was also at my second meet doing the same thing. I finally decided to reach out to him and my only regret is not reaching out sooner. Joey completely transformed the way I train, and he has so much knowledge about the correct training styles for any type of person, male or female. Joey does not only provide knowledgeable programming, he gives you 24/7 access to him. If I am ever training and something out of the ordinary happens I can message him and he almost always immediately responds with how I should go about finishing the workout. I have built an incredible amount of muscle under him and am still progressing in training years later, even after coming off an injury that he carefully worked around to get me onto the platform at Raw Nationals 2018. I recommend Joey to anyone who asks me and will continue doing so.”

“To say Joey has been a great coach is a terrible understatement: Joey has changed my life. I decided to hire him in November of 2015 because I saw his calculated training methods, humble words and client success. Since then, he has not only been a fantastic coach, but a best friend. He saw potential in me and concentrated all of his efforts to make me as strong as I can be. While we live on opposite sides of the country, he does a better job analyzing my training and understanding what I need than a personal coach. Joey and I talk on a daily basis about my training. Joey is incredibly encouraging and makes sure we understand why we are doing what we do and is always open to discussing training specifics. He is an easy going and unbelievably intelligent coach, as well as a student of the sport who tirelessly seeks the knowledge of other great coaches and experts in the field of strength training. Every meet I have done has gone EXACTLY as we wanted them to. He calls perfect attempts and 3 meets in a row I have gone 8/9, which I had never done before. Since November 2015 my numbers have gone from a 525 squat, 295 bench and 550 deadlift to a 562 squat, 370 bench and a 617 deadlift. He has lead me to winning the teen division at nationals, receiving an invite to Raw IPF Worlds as an alternate and an invite to compete at the Arnold Pro American. He time after time demonstrates his love for his clients and will constantly fine tune our programs to make sure we succeed. He has built a family of lifters who all communicate and share progress. I'm lucky to call Joey my coach and lucky to call him a great friend.”

“To anyone looking for a coach to help you get to 'Valhalla', Joey Franzo is the guy to go to. With the help of Joey, I went 9/9, totaled 1492 @ only 199lbs, and was runner up at USAPL Raw Nationals by only 5lbs. He taught me how to train effectively using RPE, and by doing this, I could train with lighter weights but still put up huge numbers come meet day. I couldn't have asked for anyone better for my first coach. His communication is great and always helps if I need a hand picking a weight during training. I couldn't have made it to the Arnold Classic without him! Thanks for everything Joey.”

“One thing I've valued the most from working with coach Joey is trusting the process. There are days when prepping for an upcoming meet were I doubt myself on performing well on the platform as a result of "accumulated fatigue". Weights in training that "should" feel easy end up feeling like RPE 9.5s, making me drop the weight and continuing on with the training. Most would say the program is not working and that they're getting weaker. Putting their blame on the coach and not realizing the bigger picture of the program. With Joey's guidance I've added 71 lbs to my total: 413 squat, 303 bench, and a 501 deadlift at a body weight of 130 lbs. One must trust the process and see the big picture from all the fatigued training days. Once that taper happens, boom! PRs!”

“My results working with Joseph are immeasurable. Besides of the physical turnout and finally competing, he was able to push me through my mental barriers and gave me the boost of confidence I needed inside and outside of the gym. He will test your will power, your limits, your level of commitment and how bad you really want to succeed. The process will have its low moments where you’ll want to do 3 reps instead of 5, or eat some Oreos and think it won’t make a difference on the scale, but Joseph will not let you quit, will not let you fall off the wagon. If you communicate with him wholeheartedly and are 100% truthful, there is no way you will lose. As I once said, “I don’t have another coach to compare him to but I cannot imagine having a better one.”

“After working with Joey for 12 weeks he helped me reach my long time goal of achieving a Wilks Score of higher than 400 by improving my overall total by 27.5 lbs. During that meet I got new personal records in all three lifts. Joey's communication was great both prior to the meet and during the meet. Although he was very busy during my meet and given that I am in a different time zone he still took time to talk to me during my meet. We have pointed out my weaknesses and my strengths and discussed how to improve my lifts. I look forward to working with Joey in 2016!”

“Nine months ago I had zero powerlifting experience but I knew it was something I wanted to pursue. I knew I needed a coach that was truly knowledgeable, had a wealth of experience and had produced results for their clients. I researched and contacted different people about coaching but no one got back to me or I received a general response email. When I contacted Joey, he responded immediately and I could tell how genuine he was. He took the time to learn about me as a lifter and has always made me feel like an equal. Every training block has been customized to work on the areas I needed and wanted to improve on. When it comes to programming, Joey works with you to find out what days you want to have off or what seems to be working and what doesn't. The training is always tough but it is designed that way to make you perform better come meet day. Joey will let you know if your technique is off or call you out if you're not following the programming or RPE. He does this because he cares. He teaches you the proper way to lift, so you're safe and become the best lifter you can be. Even though I live in Michigan and Joey is out in Cali, he has always been there for me and never let me down. TeamJoeyFlexx is much more than a team, it is a family. We build each other up, teach each other and always have fun. The family atmosphere Joey created is definitely the most underrated part of working with Joey but it is definitely one of my favorite parts. Trust the process, trust the taper, follow the RPE, and most importantly trust and listen to Joey.”