Don Saladino Programs
CELEBRITY & GOAL-FOCUSED PROGRAMS
Celebrity Programs (9 weeks, $99) give you an inside look at how actors prepared for their iconic movie roles.
Goal-Focused Programs (6 weeks, $39–$99) are built around everyday fitness goals like building strength, losing fat, or boosting overall health.
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Deadpool 1 (Dumbbell) is the first program in the trilogy! This is the dumbbell-modified program Ryan used to prepare for the 1st DP movie.The program focuses on building a “performance physique”. It is as intense as you want to make it, so beginners take your time & go easy. Those with experience, go as hard as you $!&%@*# want.
GOAL: Lean Ripped Physique ⚔️
DIFFICULTY: For Everyone
DURATION: 9 Weeks, 5 Days a Week
AVG LENGTH: 45-60 Minutes
EQUIPMENT: Dumbbells, Adjustable Bench Optional
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Deadpool 2 (GYM) is the second program in the trilogy! This is the exact program Ryan used to prepare for the 2nd DP movie.The program focuses on building a “performance physique”. It is as intense as you want to make it, so beginners take your time & go easy. Those with experience, go as hard as you $!&%@*# want.
GOAL: Lean Ripped Physique ⚔️
DIFFICULTY: For Everyone
DURATION: 9 Weeks, 6 Days a Week
AVG LENGTH: 45-60 Minutes
EQUIPMENT: Barbell, Dumbbells, KBs, Landmine, Preacher Curl, Cable Machine, Machine Row, Dip Station, Leg Press, Leg Extension, Leg Curl, Seated Calf Raise, Adjustable Bench, Stability Ball, Bands, Cardio Equipment Optional
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Deadpool 2 (Dumbbell) is the second program in the trilogy! This is the dumbbell-modified program Ryan used to prepare for the 2nd DP movie.The program focuses on building a “performance physique”. It is as intense as you want to make it, so beginners take your time & go easy. Those with experience, go as hard as you $!&%@*# want.
GOAL: Lean Ripped Physique ⚔️
DIFFICULTY: For Everyone
DURATION: 9 Weeks, 6 Days a Week
AVG LENGTH: 45-60 Minutes
EQUIPMENT: Dumbbells, Adjustable Bench Optional
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Deadpool 3 (GYM) is the third program in the trilogy! This is the exact program Ryan used to prepare for the 3rd DP movie.The program focuses on building a “performance physique”. It is as intense as you want to make it, so beginners take your time & go easy. Those with experience, go as hard as you $!&%@*# want.
GOAL: Lean Ripped Physique ⚔️
DIFFICULTY: For Everyone
DURATION: 9 Weeks, 6 Days a Week
AVG LENGTH: 45-60 Minutes
EQUIPMENT: Barbell, Dumbbells, KBs, Preacher Curl, Cable Machine, Machine Incline Chest Press, Bilateral Machine Row, Suspension Trainer (TRX), Back Extension, Dip Station, Leg Press, Leg Extension, Leg Curl, Seated Calf Raise, Adjustable Bench, Decline Bench, Medicine Ball, Bands, Ab Wheel, Cardio Equipment Optional
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Deadpool 3 (Dumbbell) is the third program in the trilogy! This is the dumbbell-modified program Ryan used to prepare for the 3rd DP movie.The program focuses on building a “performance physique”. It is as intense as you want to make it, so beginners take your time & go easy. Those with experience, go as hard as you $!&%@*# want.
GOAL: Lean Ripped Physique ⚔️
DIFFICULTY: For Everyone
DURATION: 9 Weeks, 5 Days a Week
AVG LENGTH: 45-60 Minutes
EQUIPMENT: Dumbbells, Adjustable Bench Optional
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💫 2025 Release!
Train like Blake. This is the exact style of training Blake Lively uses to build lean, strong muscle and sculpt the screen-ready physique you’ve seen in her most iconic roles. The focus? Fat loss, functional movement, and serious attention to lower-body sculpting.
GOAL: Lean Muscle & Burn Fat (Glute-focus 🍑)
DIFFICULTY: For Everyone
DURATION: 9 Weeks, 5 Days a Week
AVG LENGTH: 45-60 Minutes
EQUIPMENT: Barbell, Dumbbells, Cable Machine, Lat Pulldown Machine, Adjustable Bench, Swiss Ball Optional, Medicine Ball, Bands, Cardio Equipment (your choice)
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💫 2025 Release!
Train like Blake. This is the exact style of training Blake Lively uses to build lean, strong muscle and sculpt the screen-ready physique you’ve seen in her most iconic roles. The focus? Fat loss, functional movement, and serious attention to lower-body sculpting.
GOAL: Lean Muscle & Burn Fat (Glute-focus 🍑)
DIFFICULTY: For Everyone
DURATION: 9 Weeks, 5 Days a Week
AVG LENGTH: 45-60 Minutes
EQUIPMENT: Dumbbells, Adjustable Bench Optional
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🦾 Train Like the Winter Soldier, 2025 Release
This program isn’t just intense, it’s scientifically designed. Every detail in the 9-week layout was strategically chosen to deliver peak performance and visible results, modeled after how Sebastian Stan trained to embody the Winter Soldier.
GOAL: BUILD MUSCLE - GET JACKED! 🦾
DIFFICULTY: Intermediate to Advanced
DURATION: 9 Weeks, 5 Days a Week, Optional 6th Day
AVG LENGTH: 45-60 Minutes
EQUIPMENT: Barbell, Dumbbells, Kettlebells, Leg Press, Leg Curl, Leg Extension, Hack Squat, Seated Calf Machine, Machine Row, Cable Machine, Lat Pulldown Machine, Adjustable Bench, Dip Station, Ab Wheel, Cardio Equipment (your choice)
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🦾 Train Like the Winter Soldier, 2025 Release
This program isn’t just intense, it’s scientifically designed. Every detail in the 9-week layout was strategically chosen to deliver peak performance and visible results, modeled after how Sebastian Stan trained to embody the Winter Soldier.
GOAL: BUILD MUSCLE - GET JACKED! 🦾
DIFFICULTY: Intermediate to Advanced
DURATION: 9 Weeks, 5 Days a Week, Optional 6th Day
AVG LENGTH: 45-60 Minutes
EQUIPMENT: Dumbbells, Adjustable Bench Optional
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🦾 Train Like Sebastian Stan, 2026 Release
This is a 6-week program created with a simple goal: move well, get stronger, and build a body that performs. It follows the same style of training I created for Sebastian Stan. You’ll train 5 days per week with a mix of mobility, strength work, core training, and conditioning. Each workout builds on the last, so you improve week after week.
GOAL: Build Muscle & Move Better! 🦾
DIFFICULTY: For Everyone
DURATION: 6 Weeks, 5 Days a Week
AVG LENGTH: 35-50 Minutes
EQUIPMENT: Barbell,Dumbbells, Kettlebell, Cable Machine, Back Extension, Leg Extension, Leg Curl, Seated Calf Machine, Plyo Box, Bands, Pull-Up Bar, Bands, Adjustable Bench, Optional Hack Squat, Cardio Modality of Choice
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🦾 Train Like Sebastian Stan, 2026 Release
This is a 6-week program created with a simple goal: move well, get stronger, and build a body that performs. It follows the same style of training I created for Sebastian Stan. You’ll train 5 days per week with a mix of mobility, strength work, core training, and conditioning. Each workout builds on the last, so you improve week after week.
GOAL: Build Muscle & Move Better! 🦾
DIFFICULTY: For Everyone
DURATION: 6 Weeks, 5 Days a Week
AVG LENGTH: 35-50 Minutes
EQUIPMENT: Dumbbell, Optional Adjustable Bench
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BRUTE STRENGTH. RESILENT MUSCLE.
Hellboy (GYM) is the official training program used by David Harbour to prepare for his Hellboy role. The program focuses on resiliency, brute strength & power. Check down below for some behind the scene training videos.
GOAL: Resiliency, Brute Strength & Power
DIFFICULTY: Intermediate to Advanced
DURATION: 9 Weeks, 5 Days a Week w/ an optional 6th day
AVG LENGTH: 45-60 Minutes
EQUIPMENT: Barbell, Dumbbells, Kettlebells, Leg Curl, Cable Machine, Medicine Balls, Optional: Battle Ropes & Sled - Alternatives are provided.
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BRUTE STRENGTH. RESILENT MUSCLE.
Hellboy (DB) is the official training program used by David Harbour to prepare for his Hellboy role! (This is the dumbbell-modified version). The program focuses on resiliency, brute strength & power! Check down below for some behind the scene training videos.
GOAL: Resiliency, Brute Strength & Power
DIFFICULTY: Intermediate to Advanced
DURATION: 9 Weeks, 5 Days a Week w/ an optional 6th day
AVG LENGTH: 45-60 Minutes
EQUIPMENT: Dumbbells only, Optional Adjustable Bench
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The Ripped Protocol is a high-performance training system built to help you add lean muscle, increase strength, and accelerate body composition changes through four progressive phases. Built on a Push–Pull–Legs split, each workout features purposeful warm-ups, tri-sets, supersets, and accessory movements designed to maximize efficiency and deliver results.
GOAL: Build Muscle & Increase Strength
DIFFICULTY: For Everyone
DURATION: 4 Phases, 48 Workouts (8-10 Weeks)
AVG LENGTH: 30-60 Minutes
EQUIPMENT: Barbell, Dumbbells, Cable Machine, Lat Pulldown Machine, Preacher Curl Machine, Dip Station, Pull-Up Bar, Back Extension, Leg Press, Leg Extension, Leg Curl, Seated Calf Machine, Adjustable Bench, Medicine Ball, Swiss Ball, Kettlebell, Body Bar
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The Ripped Protocol is a high-performance training system built to help you add lean muscle, increase strength, and accelerate body composition changes through four progressive phases. Built on a Push–Pull–Legs split, each workout features purposeful warm-ups, tri-sets, supersets, and accessory movements designed to maximize efficiency and deliver results.
GOAL: Build Muscle & Increase Strength
DIFFICULTY: For Everyone
DURATION: 4 Phases, 48 Workouts (8-10 Weeks)
AVG LENGTH: 30-60 Minutes
EQUIPMENT: Dumbbells, Optional Adjustable Bench
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Muscle Builder (Gym) is my top recommendation for anyone whose primary goal is building muscle. If that’s your focus, look no further. This is the program for you. Each session is designed to maximize muscle fiber recruitment, stimulate hypertrophy, and improve total-body performance.
GOAL: Build Muscle
DIFFICULTY: For Everyone
DURATION: 6 Weeks, 5 Days a Week
AVG LENGTH: 45-60 Minutes
EQUIPMENT: Barbell, Safety Squat Bar, Dumbbells, Cable Machine, Lat Pulldown Machine, Machine Chest Press, Dip Station, Kettlebell, Adjustable Bench, Pec Deck Optional
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Muscle Builder (DB) is my top recommendation for anyone whose primary goal is building muscle. If that’s your focus, look no further. This is the program for you. Each session is designed to maximize muscle fiber recruitment, stimulate hypertrophy, and improve total-body performance.
GOAL: Build Muscle
DIFFICULTY: For Everyone
DURATION: 6 Weeks, 5 Days a Week
AVG LENGTH: 45-60 Minutes
EQUIPMENT: Dumbbells, Optional Adjustable Bench
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Full Body Express is designed for people who want a quick, effective workout. These sessions train the entire body in one workout so you can build strength, improve conditioning, and stay consistent with your training. You will train 4 days per week, hitting every major muscle group in each session. The workouts combine lower body, upper body, and core movements so you get the most out of your time. This program focuses on simple, effective exercises that help you move better, build muscle, and stay strong.
GOAL: Build Muscle, Burn Fat
DIFFICULTY: All Skill Levels
DURATION: 6 Weeks, 4 Days a Week, 2 Phases (2nd Phase Starts Week 4)
AVG LENGTH: Under 30 Minutes
EQUIPMENT: Dumbbells, Lat Pulldown Machine, Cable Machine, Leg Press, Leg Curl, Adjustable Bench, Pull-Up Bar for Hanging Knee Raise
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Full Body Express is designed for people who want a quick effective workout. These sessions train the entire body in one workout so you can build strength, improve conditioning, and stay consistent with your training. You will train 4 days per week, hitting every major muscle group in each session. The workouts combine lower body, upper body, and core movements so you get the most out of your time. This program focuses on simple, effective exercises that help you move better, build muscle, and stay strong.
GOAL: Build Muscle, Burn Fat
DIFFICULTY: All Skill Levels
DURATION: 6 Weeks, 4 Days a Week, 2 Phases (2nd Phase Starts Week 4)
AVG LENGTH: Under 30 Minutes
EQUIPMENT: Dumbbells, Optional Adjustable Bench
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Upper / Lower Express is designed for people who want a quick, effective workout. This program splits training into upper and lower body days so you can focus on specific muscle groups while still maintaining a balanced, full-body approach across the week.
You will train 4 days per week, alternating between lower and upper body sessions. Each workout is built around simple, effective movement patterns that help you build strength and move better. The structure allows you to train with intent while keeping workouts short and focused.
GOAL: Build Muscle, Burn Fat
DIFFICULTY: All Skill Levels
DURATION: 6 Weeks, 4 Days a Week, 2 Phases (2nd Phase Starts Week 4)
AVG LENGTH: Under 30 Minutes
EQUIPMENT:Leg Press, Leg Curl, Cable Machine, Pull-Up Bar for Hanging Knee Raises, Preacher Curl, Lat Pulldown Machine, Dumbbells, Adjustable Bench
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Upper / Lower Express is designed for people who want quick efficient workouts. This program splits training into upper and lower body days so you can focus on specific muscle groups while still maintaining a balanced, full-body approach across the week.
You will train 4 days per week, alternating between lower and upper body sessions. Each workout is built around simple, effective movement patterns that help you build strength and move better. The structure allows you to train with intent while keeping workouts short and focused.
GOAL: Build Muscle, Burn Fat
DIFFICULTY: All Skill Levels
DURATION: 6 Weeks, 4 Days a Week, 2 Phases (2nd Phase Starts Week 4)
AVG LENGTH: Under 30 Minutes
EQUIPMENT: Dumbbells, Optional Adjustable Bench
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Legs-Push-Pull Express is designed for people who want a quick, effective workout. This program separates lower body, pushing, and pulling movements so you can train each pattern with more intent while still maintaining balance across the week.
You will train 4 days per week, rotating through legs, upper push, upper pull, and a full body circuit. Each workout is built around simple movement patterns that help you build strength, stay consistent, and move better. The structure allows you to focus on specific muscle groups while still reinforcing total-body performance.
GOAL: Build Muscle, Burn Fat
DIFFICULTY: All Skill Levels
DURATION: 6 Weeks, 4 Days a Week, 2 Phases (2nd Phase Starts Week 4)
AVG LENGTH: Under 30 Minutes
EQUIPMENT: Hack Squat or Barbell Squat, Machine Chest Press, Machine Shoulder Press or Cable Machine, Lat Pulldown Machine, Leg Press, Pull Bar for Hanging Knee Raises, Dumbbells, Adjustable Bench
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Legs-Push-Pull Express is designed for people who want a quick, effective workout.. This program separates lower body, upper pushing, and upper pulling movements so you can train each pattern with more intent while still maintaining balance across the week.
You will train 4 days per week, rotating through legs, upper push, upper pull, and a full body circuit. Each workout is built around simple movement patterns that help you build strength, stay consistent, and move better. The structure allows you to focus on specific muscle groups while still reinforcing total-body performance.
GOAL: Build Muscle, Burn Fat
DIFFICULTY: All Skill Levels
DURATION: 6 Weeks, 4 Days a Week, 2 Phases (2nd Phase Starts Week 4)
AVG LENGTH: Under 30 Minutes
EQUIPMENT: Dumbbells, Optional Adjustable Bench
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Body Part Express is designed for people who want quick training session while targeting specific muscle groups. This program separates the body into dedicated training days so you can build strength and muscle with more attention to each area, without increasing workout time.
You will train 4 days per week, focusing on upper pushing muscles, upper pulling muscles, lower body, and shoulders with accessory work. Each workout is built around effective movement patterns that help you improve strength and overall muscle development. The structure allows you to train with intent while keeping sessions short.
GOAL: Build Muscle, Burn Fat
DIFFICULTY: All Skill Levels
DURATION: 6 Weeks, 4 Days a Week, 2 Phases (2nd Phase Starts Week 4)
AVG LENGTH: Under 30 Minutes
EQUIPMENT: Barbell, Cable Machine, Lat Pulldown Machine, Pull-Up Bar for Dead Hangs, Leg Curl, Dumbbells, Kettlebell, Band, Adjustable Bench
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Body Part Express is designed for people who want quick training session while targeting specific muscle groups. This program separates the body into dedicated training days so you can build strength and muscle with more attention to each area, without increasing workout time.
You will train 4 days per week, focusing on upper pushing muscles, upper pulling muscles, lower body, and shoulders with accessory work. Each workout is built around effective movement patterns that help you improve strength and overall muscle development. The structure allows you to train with intent while keeping sessions short.
GOAL: Build Muscle, Burn Fat
DIFFICULTY: All Skill Levels
DURATION: 6 Weeks, 4 Days a Week, 2 Phases (2nd Phase Starts Week 4)
AVG LENGTH: Under 30 Minutes
EQUIPMENT: Dumbbells, Optional Adjustable Bench
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Hybrid Strength Express is designed for people who want to build strength, improve athleticism, and increase conditioning in a time-efficient format. This program combines strength training, explosive movements, and conditioning work so you can develop power, control, and endurance in the same session.
You will train 4 days per week, focusing on upper pushing, upper pulling, lower body strength, and a full body circuit. Each workout blends strength-based movements with dynamic and conditioning elements to help you move better, build muscle, and improve overall performance.
GOAL: Build Muscle, Burn Fat
DIFFICULTY: All Skill Levels
DURATION: 6 Weeks, 4 Days a Week, 2 Phases (2nd Phase Starts Week 4)
AVG LENGTH: Under 30 Minutes
EQUIPMENT: Cable Machine, Landmine Attachment, Dumbbells, Kettlebells, Pull-Up Bar, Bike, Medicine Ball, Plyometric Box, Jump Rope, Adjustable Bench
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Hybrid Strength Express is designed for people who want to build strength, improve athleticism, and increase conditioning in a time-efficient format. This program combines strength training, explosive movements, and conditioning work so you can develop power, control, and endurance in the same session.
You will train 4 days per week, focusing on upper pushing, upper pulling, lower body strength, and a full body circuit. Each workout blends strength-based movements with dynamic and conditioning elements to help you move better, build muscle, and improve overall performance.
GOAL: Build Muscle, Burn Fat
DIFFICULTY: All Skill Levels
DURATION: 6 Weeks, 4 Days a Week, 2 Phases (2nd Phase Starts Week 4)
AVG LENGTH: Under 30 Minutes
EQUIPMENT: Dumbbells, Optional Adjustable Bench
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8x8 Hybrid is a modern evolution of the classic Vince Gironda 8x8 protocol, blending high-density hypertrophy work with structured strength and movement quality. While traditional 8x8 programming emphasized short rest and constant muscle fatigue, this hybrid approach expands the system into a 6-week, 3-phase progression that balances intensity and volume. Heavy compound lifts anchor each session, while select blocks utilize classic 8x8 loading with progressively reduced rest to drive hypertrophy and work capacity. The remaining training blocks follow more traditional strength and accessory rep schemes, allowing the program to build muscle and performance without the recovery cost of running 8x8 across every exercise.
Program Integrates:
+ Foundational strength work (5–7 rep ranges)
+ Gironda-style 8x8 hypertrophy blocks
+ Unilateral training and loaded carries
+ Progressive overload via reps, rest reduction, and volume manipulation
GOAL: Build Muscle
DIFFICULTY: Intermediate to Advanced
DURATION: 6 Weeks, 5 Days a Week
AVG LENGTH: 35-45 Minutes
EQUIPMENT: Barbells, Trap Bar, Dumbbells, Optional Hack Squat or Belt Squat, Seated Calf Machine, Cable Machine, Pull-Up Bar, Plyometric Box, Bands, Adjustable Bench
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The 8x8 Hybrid is a modern evolution of the classic Vince Gironda 8x8 protocol, blending high-density hypertrophy work with structured strength and movement quality. While traditional 8x8 programming emphasized short rest and constant muscle fatigue, this hybrid approach expands the system into a 6-week, 3-phase progression that balances intensity and volume. Heavy compound lifts anchor each session, while select blocks utilize classic 8x8 loading with progressively reduced rest to drive hypertrophy and work capacity. The remaining training blocks follow more traditional strength and accessory rep schemes, allowing the program to build muscle and performance without the recovery cost of running 8x8 across every exercise.
Program Integrates:
+ Foundational strength work (5–7 rep ranges)
+ Gironda-style 8x8 hypertrophy blocks
+ Unilateral training and loaded carries
+ Progressive overload via reps, rest reduction, and volume manipulation
GOAL: Build Muscle
DIFFICULTY: Intermediate to Advanced
DURATION: 6 Weeks, 5 Days a Week
AVG LENGTH: 35-45 Minutes
EQUIPMENT: Dumbbells, Optional Adjustable Bench
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Don Saladino
Coach & Health Entrepreneur
Saladino is a globally recognized coach and health entrepreneur known for transforming the way individuals, teams, and organizations approach fitness, performance, and longevity. Since launching his career in 1999, he has become one of the most trusted names in performance and transformation. He combines science-based training with practical strategies for sustainable success.
In 2005, He opened Drive495 in New York City, a performance club that redefined how athletes, executives, and professionals trained for life and sports through a model integrating strength, mobility, recovery, and nutrition. He later launched Drive443, a small-group training facility built around scalable performance systems.
His move to digital fitness began in 2011 when he co-founded Drive Apps, partnering with professional athletes to bring elite training to a wider audience. This venture marked his entry into the digital space and laid the foundation for his current global platform and app, which serves members in nearly 100 countries. The platform has built a thriving community centered on training, nutrition, recovery, and education.
In recent years, Saladino has pivoted beyond coaching to invest in and advise leading health and wellness companies, supporting product development, brand strategy, and community growth.
He lives in New York with his wife and business partner, Mel, their two children, Amelia and Donny Jr., and their dogs, Sambuca, Rigatoni, and Zeppole.
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Deadpool 1 (GYM) is the first program in the trilogy! This is the exact program Ryan used to prepare for the 1st DP movie.The program focuses on building a “performance physique”. It is as intense as you want to make it, so beginners take your time & go easy. Those with experience, go as hard as you $!&%@*# want.
GOAL: Lean Ripped Physique ⚔️
DIFFICULTY: For Everyone
DURATION: 9 Weeks, 5 Days a Week
AVG LENGTH: 45-60 Minutes
EQUIPMENT: Barbell, Trap Bar, Dumbbells, KBs, Preacher Curl, Adjustable Bench, Cable Machine, Machine Chest Press, Machine Row, Pec Deck, Leg Press, Leg Extension, Leg Curl, Seated Calf Raise, Cardio Equipment Optional
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