Will Franklin grew up in Markham, Illinois, and attended Thornwood High School. He has been a trainer for over 30 years. Franklin coached the Harvey Twisters wrestling team for 16 years and he has won 40 bodybuilding national championships. His desire to become a power weightlifter came from his father who was also a weightlifter. His love for God, and aspiration to motivate others is what encouraged him to host “The Willpower radio show” on Rejoice 102.3 FM, for over 11 years. As of today, Franklin travels around the country to do speaking engagements as well as train professional athletes, celebrities, and high school athletes.

When this bodybuilding champion walks into a training room, people become motivated and are ready to push their bodies to the extreme. Just ask Rodney Harrison (former Super Bowl champion of New England Patriots), Napoleon Harris (former Minnesota Vikings), Jason Avant (former Philadelphia Eagles), Olympic wrestler Michael Foy, TC Dantzler, and Joe Williams. Don’t forget R&B singer/actress Syleena Johnson and actress Drew Sidora. This list goes on. They are believers in Franklin’s system.

“My program deals holistically with physical and mental training,” said Franklin who earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Speech Communication at Illinois State University. Using my holistic approach the athlete can visualize their goals and how he or she can accomplish them. My memo is Proper Preparation Prevents Poor Performance. The athletes have to sacrifice to reach their goals. “Winning is a process.”