Video: Speed Bench, Incline Dumbbell Presses & Upper Body Volume
Somewhat speedy benches, and lots of assistance work.
Video: Close Grip Incline Press, Another Lat Training Variation, and Nut...
There is more work to be done.
Akron Barbell Club / PRs and Closing in on Competition Time
It's amazing what some training consistency and technique improvements can do.
Close Grip Incline Bench & Upper Body Volume
Joe Schillero has a Master’s Degree in Exercise Physiology and is currently the fitness director at Ohio University. He has finished top three at APF Senior Nationals and represented the USA at WPC Worlds. His daily goal is to humbly educate others to the best of his ability as he continues to grow himself as a lifter and as a coach.
Video: Front-Loaded SS Yoke Bar Squats to Work on Upper Back Strength/Te...
Finding ways to break bad upper back habits.
Video: Rough Bench Day, But Good Things to Work On
You don't learn nearly as much from a training session going perfectly..
Video: Squat & Deadlift @ EliteFTS, Hip Strength Improving
Squatting and then playing with some of the new leg equipments at the S4 Compound.
Gear-deficient Box Squat Reps & Block Pulls
Practicing falling down with weights hanging on my shoulders, and then trying to reverse the process.
Upper Body Accessories & Never Stop Learning..
Some of the industry's top experts are still students of their craft.
Video: 655lb Deadlift and Cambered Bar Squats @ The EliteFTS Compound
Taking good advice and trusting in the process is paying off.
Six Months to a Leaner Physique and Bigger Total
Use my steps to create your own strength and weight management protocol.
Video: Sumo Pulls vs. Bands, Squats, GHR, and more GHR..
Squats and pulls followed by GHR till I couldn't do them anymore.
Video: SS Yoke Bar Squat Doubles Up to 420lbs+Bands
Nothing will make you get a lift like having a random college kid spotting you who goes "oh geez" as soon as you unrack..
Stomach Flu & Angry Pec.. Easy Upper Body Day
No bueno for speed bench.. Guess it's time to find out how many exercises I can superset with curls.
Video: First Time Back Benching in Metal Ace since Worlds - Solid Day @ ...
Bench is continuing to move in the right direction.
Video: Box Squats & Banded Deadlifts @ The EliteFTS Compound
I always walk away from training at the compound with some good things to work on.
Video: Back to Box Squats & Sumo Pulls vs. Bands
Sumo pulls are getting there - Trying to be as technically violent (if thats a thing) as possible vs. these bands.
Video: Bench Doubles, Lat Tightness/Technique & Kettlebell Chaos Bench
The beatings will continue until morale improves..
Trying the Hip Airplane, SS Yoke Bar Squats vs. Bands & Banded Dimel...
Continuing to hammer the upper back with Yoke Bar + Bands.
Video: SS Yoke Bar Pin Squats & Conventional Speed Pulls
Very happy to have access to an SS Yoke Bar again.
Video: Bench Doubles w/ Shoulder Saver Pad and a Shiny New Bar
Say Shoulder Saver Pad 5 times fast..
Speed Bench w/ Fat Gripz & Considerations When Adjusting Your Program
Can I do __________ with 5/3/1?
First Official Log Post - Pin Squats & Speed Pulls (Video)
Brand New Site, Brand New Log; and Squats & Pulls with the Quickness..
The Evolution of Your Training Technique
Follow Schillero's educational process to avoid common mistakes when crafting your technique.
Efficiency with Supplemental Work
Three important considerations in getting the most out of your program.
Conquering the Elite Total at WPC Worlds
With several years under his belt, the biggest meet of Schillero's career earned him a highly-coveted powerlifting honor.
Five Ways to Build Mental Toughness
Bulletproof your mind. Bulletproof your back. Hell, bulletproof everything.
Constructing Your Program
The second segment of my guide to off-season programming. It's what you choose to do between competitions that matters.
The Powerlifter's Guide to Off-Season Programming
SWOT analysis is crucial in developing a business plan, but can it also be applied to your powerlifting?
Welcome to the Dark Side
Two things piss him off. Lifters that hate gear and people that call him "Shirello."
Using Gear to Overload Your Raw Strength
If you aren't wising up to the value of gear for raw lifting, Joe will choke you out with a pair of Krait Knee Wraps.
Gear for the Raw Lifter: Know Your Weapons
Are you afraid that the chalk police will find illicit lifting paraphernalia in your gym bag?
Building a Bulletproof Upper Back
No matter what type of strength athlete you are, a big, strong, upper back is a sure sign of dedication to your chosen craft.
Three Keys to a Strong(her)™ Squat
Corrections to three common mistakes female lifters make in the squat.
The College Student's Guide to Powerlifting
Welcome to Blast and Dust 101. I'm your professor Joe Schillero.
Five Plateau-Busting Bench Press Tips
Corrections to five common bench mistakes that will move you one step closer to your next PR.
The Devil Is in the Details
Does your focus on the big training picture make you miss the details that can ensure your success?
Cycling Reverse Band Tension to Build Peak Strength
Reverse bands are a common tool to overload movements, but there is more than one way to utilize them in your training.
Understanding the Principles Behind Programming
It is not the percentages in 5/3/1, or the use of bands in Westside training that make these programs special.
Tips to Help Five Common Deadlift Mistakes
Technique tips and accessory movements to help fix five common mistakes in the deadlift.
Adaptive Sports: Competing with Extraordinary Resolve
Individuals with disabilities are being offered more and more opportunities to train and compete at a high level in various sports.
Post-Meet Reflections: Building Momentum
It is easy to put too much pressure on ourselves as competitors, but we have to realize that each meet is building momentum toward long-term success.
Guide to Becoming a Strong(er) Exercise Science Student
It is one thing to sit in class and get a degree, but it is going to take more than a piece of paper to set you apart.
Ten Training Principles from the Art of War
Training is a daily battle in which our will and desire are tested.