Squats: 445x3 (VIDEO) / 7 Weeks Out

7 Weeks from UPA Winter Rack Attack

Yesterday was my first day back training squats or deads in a few weeks (see my last log) - But things felt pretty decent. I worked up to 445x3 in sleeves then did my accessory work and called it a day. 7 Weeks till meet time and things are still going great overall!

General Warm Up (about 10 mins):

*Breathing Drill - 1 set of 5 breaths

*Muscle Activation Trigger Points - 20 seconds each point

*Walking Lunges - 2 trips of 6 lunges

Strength Work:

A*Box Jumps - 2x3

B. Squats - % work

445x3 on top set for Squat today / followed by SSB Good Mornings, GHR, and Hanging Leg Raises. Hip wasn't feeling too bad; still kept things conservative today - 7 weeks from next competition. #teamelitefts #elitefts #powerlifting #bodybuilding #strongman #crossfit #strength #speed #power #coaching #training #squat #squats #squatting #531 #conjugate #strong #raw #ohiouniversity #fitness #wellness #gym

A video posted by Joe Schillero (@joeschillero) on Nov 1, 2016 at 1:59pm PDT

350x5

405x3

445x3

C. SSB Good Mornings - 3x6

D. GHR - 3x8

E. Hanging Leg Raises - 3x12

Competitively - My last competition was the UPA Summer Showdown August 6th - And my next meet is the UPA Winter Rack Attack on December 17th (competing raw at 220lbs). This will be my second meet back transitioning to competing raw, and my goal entering next year is to qualify for a larger raw competition (whether it be at the Arnold or elsewhere).

I'm currently the Fitness Director at Ohio University as well as Event Coordinator for EliteFTS. I'm also involved in coaching and public speaking on topics relating to powerlifting, coaching, education, student development, and mental health.