~Week1~ Squats: 395x8 & Deadlifts: 475x7 (VIDEO)

Week 1 of Training Post-Meet

This first week of training I dropped all my training maxes down 40-50lbs and kept a few reps in the tank on all my top sets. I also switched to slower touch and go deadlifts. I'm looking at potentially doing a USAPL meet April 1st as my next competition.

Deadlift Day (Saturday):

B. Deadlifts - % sets

365x3

415x3

475x7

Day 1 of this miserable but effective deadlift building cycle - (DL: 475x7) dropped my training max and am doing extra slow and controlled deadlifts followed by close stance SSB box squat reps & GHR. #teamelitefts #elitefts #powerlifting #bodybuilding #strongman #crossfit #deadlift #deadlifts #deadlifting #deathlifts #reebok #strength #speed #conditioning #training #coaching #ohiouniversity #fitness #gym #nike #usapl #raw #squat #ssb #squats #boxsquat

A video posted by Joe Schillero (@joeschillero) on Dec 24, 2016 at 1:32pm PST

C. SSB Close Stance Box Squats - Sets of 8 up to 330lbs

D. GHR - 3x10

Squat Day (Tuesday):

B. Box Jumps - 3x3

C. Squats - % sets

305x3

350x3

395x8

Day 1 of squatting post-meet: 395x8 followed by 3x3 beltless down sets and 3x10 GHR and abs. #teamelitefts #elitefts #powerlifting #bodybuilding #strongman #crossfit #strength #speed #power #coaching #training #squat #squats #squatting #531 #conjugate #usapl #strong #raw #ohiouniversity #fitness #wellness #gym

A video posted by Joe Schillero (@joeschillero) on Dec 27, 2016 at 12:27pm PST

D. Down Sets - 3x3 beltless w/ 305lbs

E. GHR - 3x10

Competitively - My last competition was the UPA Winter Rack Attack on December 17th (competed raw at 220lbs). It was 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.

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