Joseph Sullivan

https:www.instagram.comjoesullivanpowerlifter?hl=en

Joe Sullivan graduated from John Carroll University in 2015 with a Bachelor's degree in Exercise Science. He then became one of the top-ranked 198-pound lifters with a 1725-pound total in sleeves and is currently ranked #6 All-Time in the 220 Class, #15 All-Time in the 242 class, #3 All-Time in the Squat (220 class). Joe is currently in preparation for the Columbus Fire Academy while pushing his Powerlifting numbers up.

 
Adductor Cue for Conventional Deadlifts
Adductor Cue for Conventional Deadlifts
View this post on Instagram Per our conversation @charles_swolgel . Quick and dirty instructional on how to use adductors on conventional and have more POWER. Also I almost ripped my pants. . @pinnacleperformanceoh @scottmiller5 @kabuki_virtualcoaching @kabukistrengthlab @elitefts @bearfootathletics @leviathannutrition A post shared by Joe Sullivan (@joesullivanpowerlifter) on Jan 24, 2020 at 1:41pm PST
Snatch Grip RDLs
Snatch Grip RDLs
These were just killing me yesterday. Wit the stress of opening a new gym and trying to train with seriousness some shit is feeling pretty busted but here we are View this post on Instagram So "real" snatch Grip deadlifts should be called vasectomy deadlifts.. . . @pinnacleperformanceoh @scottmiller5 @kabuki_virtualcoaching @kabukistrengthlab @elitefts @bearfootathletics @leviathannutrition A […]
SSB Front Squat
SSB Front Squat
View this post on Instagram These were fun. Alternating between these and back squats to alleviate pressure on that nerve. Never pushed the weight on them before so relatively unsure of myself but 475x4 after 3x5 of 445 . @pinnacleperformanceoh @scottmiller5 @kabuki_virtualcoaching @kabukistrengthlab @elitefts @bearfootathletics @leviathannutrition A post shared by Joe Sullivan (@joesullivanpowerlifter) on Jan […]
Dead Bug Spotos
Dead Bug Spotos
View this post on Instagram Dead bug spotos and spotos against bands. Another day another session! . @pinnacleperformanceoh @scottmiller5 @kabuki_virtualcoaching @kabukistrengthlab @elitefts @bearfootathletics @leviathannutrition A post shared by Joe Sullivan (@joesullivanpowerlifter) on Jan 24, 2020 at 7:55am PST another day of just rushing and hardly any accesories but it is fine for right now. I'm […]
Leg Extensions for Better Knees!
Leg Extensions for Better Knees!
View this post on Instagram There are no bad movements! Only poor executions. I see so many people saying that leg extensions are bad for your knees and i'd argue they might be, if you're loading them incorrectly or executing them poorly. I am fairly certain @steficohen made a post on this recently but wanted […]
Deadlift 600 for 3x3
Deadlift 600 for 3x3
Deadlift 606 3x3 496 6x4 Belt Squats 675 4x8 DB RDL Split Squats Some flexibility stuff View this post on Instagram Day 3 of my week is tough. 3 top sets on pulls, 5 down sets. Heavy leg accessory after. I'm uploading this delaying doing conditioning because i'm wrecked. I have to beat @that_hugeasian_guy in […]
Cardio for Powerlifters
Cardio for Powerlifters
View this post on Instagram Quick video and a challenge to you all! Do your bike sprints! And also do yourselves a favor and follow @creyes55 . . . . @scottmiller5 @kabuki_virtualcoaching @kabukistrengthlab @elitefts @bearfootathletics @leviathannutrition A post shared by Joe Sullivan (@joesullivanpowerlifter) on Jan 9, 2020 at 3:45pm PST
Bench and RDL
Bench and RDL
Bench Press 407 2x5 1 Board 435 1x5 429 1x5 384 1x8 Snatch Grip RDL 455 3x5 Seated Rows Facepulls Biceps Triceps 10 bike sprints all accessory work done with rest pause approach View this post on Instagram 407 for some 5s on bench and 455 for some 5s on snatch Grip rdls. Actually pretty […]
Halting Deadlift and Close Grip
Halting Deadlift and Close Grip
Close Grip Bench Press 315 3x8 Halting Pulls 465 4x3 Face Pulls 50 10x15 Arms Bike Sprints View this post on Instagram Boris pulls and close grip bench. Tried out mixed hook grip after talking to @trapslikemountains a bit yesterday. Didn't really FEEL like traditional hook. It was weird. But hey, who knows! Operation no […]
Dead Bug Bench Press
Dead Bug Bench Press
Dead Bug Spoto Bench 385 3x3 Spoto Against Bands 275 3x5 Quadruped Row Seated Row Standing Press Bike Sprints View this post on Instagram Mo bench no problem. Okay just kidding I actually feel pretty fucking fatigued rn but schedule calls for all 5 training days to be completed mon-fri. You need to recover, and […]
Deadlift and Deadline
Deadlift and Deadline
Deadlift 560 3x3 530 5x4 Goblet Squat 120 4x8 KB RDL 208 2x25 Split Squat 2x50 Overhead KB Lunges 12 minutes View this post on Instagram Solid day. 30 working reps of pulls, quad work, and some conditioning. . . . @scottmiller5 @kabuki_virtualcoaching @kabukistrengthlab @elitefts @bearfootathletics @leviathannutrition A post shared by Joe Sullivan (@joesullivanpowerlifter) on […]
Bench and Snatch Grip RDL
Bench and Snatch Grip RDL
Bench Press 358 2x8 1 Board Press 384 3x5 Snatch Grip RDL 455 3x5 Seated Row DB Pullover Arms Row/Push Ups 250m/25 5 rounds View this post on Instagram If I can't use my lat correctly, we make my chest and triceps disgustingly strong. Moses isn't the only one that can squeeze water from a […]
Belt Squats and Leg Hypertrophy
Belt Squats and Leg Hypertrophy
Front Squats 315 3x5 Belt Squat 7 plates and a quarter 4x8 Step Ups 35 4x30 Leg Curl 10x10 Prowler Pushes down and back 6x180 View this post on Instagram Fat boy is back on the diet. Trying my best to stay strong not squatting. Stlll got weirdo alien legs so that's fine. . . […]
I Build Houses
View this post on Instagram If one man climbs a mountain, it displays that it is possible to all others. . . I am opening my books to in person clients at the brand new @pinnacleperformanceoh . I will be accepting 10 to 20 in person clients initially and will be staffed at the gym […]
NYE Deadlifts
NYE Deadlifts
View this post on Instagram Push-pull 2020. More bench and deadlift to ring in the new year and @janisfinkelman taking opportunities to tell me I look like a mutant lol. . . . @scottmiller5 @kabuki_virtualcoaching @kabukistrengthlab @elitefts A post shared by Joe Sullivan (@joesullivanpowerlifter) on Jan 1, 2020 at 1:41pm PST
Zercher Squat Instructional
Zercher Squat Instructional
View this post on Instagram you can't spell trends without tren, and powerlifters love both (hypothetically). The reason WHY I enjoy implementing zercher squats and other front loaded leg movements! 0:40 seconds in for the explanation. @janisfinkelman and @scottmiller5 both can testify they are taxing in very different ways for an extension biased person . […]
Eccentrics to Identify Assymetries
Eccentrics to Identify Assymetries
View this post on Instagram We are atypically, symmetrical beings that are typically asymmetrical! Lol. . . Using slow eccentrics and hard contractions at different portions of the movement can help to identify areas we can be better, be stronger, or be more aware of. My left scapula continues to be stubborn due to nerve […]
Boris Deadlifts
Boris Deadlifts
View this post on Instagram Bench and deadlift 3x a week for the foreseeable future. @scottmiller5 and I are actually friends but friends don't let friends have shitty totals. Inability to properly contract lat still apparent on left side. . . . @scottmiller5 @kabuki_virtualcoaching @kabukistrengthlab @elitefts A post shared by Joe Sullivan (@joesullivanpowerlifter) on Dec […]
Christmas Deadlifts
Christmas Deadlifts
View this post on Instagram You get 10 working sets for christmas. It's like getting socks, but you can't even wear them more than once. Quick one this morning with @super_mcnastynate . . . @scottmiller5 @kabuki_virtualcoaching @kabukistrengthlab @elitefts #TEAMNOTEAM A post shared by Joe Sullivan (@joesullivanpowerlifter) on Dec 25, 2019 at 10:28am PST Got it […]
Bench on Xmas Eve
Bench on Xmas Eve
View this post on Instagram Really good christmas eve training with friends, clients, and new friends. Bench and deadlift focusing on thoracic extension. Which, for me, puts me in a more neutral position. My "end range" is much shallower than many others, and I doubt I'd actually be able to get into rib cage extension […]
Belt Squats
Belt Squats
View this post on Instagram No bar on my back for 8 to 12 weeks depending. The nerve injury needs to breathe and I need function back. So belt squats with the KB will become my best friend! It goes back to what we've heard before. We will always "do whatever it takes" until it […]
How To Pull Slack
How To Pull Slack
View this post on Instagram @scottmiller5 @kabuki_virtualcoaching @kabukistrengthlab @elitefts #TEAMNOTEAM A post shared by Joe Sullivan (@joesullivanpowerlifter) on Dec 18, 2019 at 1:56pm PST
Last Squats and Deadlifts
Last Squats and Deadlifts
View this post on Instagram Last lifts of the training block. Been a very very good one and only missed a single rep the entire block which is meme-worthy and appropriate. But other than that, damn near flawless. As I spoke about it before though, there's no expectations just indicators. Anything could happen on the […]
One of Those Never Will Forget's
One of Those Never Will Forget's
View this post on Instagram Today is the anniversary of the Pearl Harbor attacks that sparked the involvement of the United States in World War II. These events also caused my Papa to lie about his age and sign up for the United States Marine Corps. I never served but will always hold the importance […]
Goblet Squats on The Belt Squat
Goblet Squats on The Belt Squat
View this post on Instagram if you struggle with balance, torso position, or actually having the belt squat feel like a squat this video is for you. . . . @scottmiller5 @kabuki_virtualcoaching @kabukistrengthlab @elitefts #TeamEliteFTS #STRONGTHESULLIVANWAY #kabukistrength #TeamKS #KSVirtualCoaching A post shared by Joe Sullivan (@joesullivanpowerlifter) on Dec 8, 2019 at 7:55am PST
Indomitable
Indomitable
View this post on Instagram OG . . . @scottmiller5 @kabuki_virtualcoaching @kabukistrengthlab @elitefts #TeamEliteFTS #STRONGTHESULLIVANWAY #kabukistrength #TeamKS #KSVirtualCoaching A post shared by Joe Sullivan (@joesullivanpowerlifter) on Dec 2, 2019 at 9:41am PST miss me with that weak shit
Gratitude Post
Gratitude Post
View this post on Instagram The gratitude post. I don't have the facilities to list the amount i'm thankful for, and I don't have the capacity to upload all the photos I could here. Here are some with noteworthy memories associated. Some good some bad, but everything i'm thankful for! If you know me you […]
490x1 and 501x1 Bench
490x1 and 501x1 Bench
These felt heavy and my left arm is sitll lagging because of the nerve issue but I'm still pleased with being able to do this at al ighter bodyweight thannormal 490x1 501x1 2 Board Bench 530 3x1 Pump stuff
Thanksgiving Post with Murph
Thanksgiving Post with Murph
View this post on Instagram Thankful for you @tpsmalden . Go check his log out tomorrow and listen to us talk shit about the people of powerlifting and the things that we're thankful for. This was a lot of fun and very good today. TPS is always the most welcoming in the most boston way!! […]
725x1 Deadlift
725x1 Deadlift
In boston for thanksgiving and got it in with murph at tps in malden. I felt pretty good today despite life and family stress. This is my last heavy pull before my meet. 655x1 725x1 645x 3x1 did spme holds and some pinky work because I am neurotic and nervous.
744x2. All time PR Double
744x2. All time PR Double
coached and taught in vegas all weekend, and got this in after the last flight of pulls was going at USPA North Americans. Skipped accessories obviuously but feeling damn good about this
Bench Double Kind of Rough
Bench Double Kind of Rough
Bench Press 474x2 Skipped everything else. In all honesly just was exhausted and not feeling it today. Went on to record with jordan shallow which was really cool
Deadlift and Fatigue
Deadlift and Fatigue
Stab you in the back then ask why you bleedin'
KNOWLEDGE IS POWER
KNOWLEDGE IS POWER
View this post on Instagram A post shared by Joe Sullivan (@joesullivanpowerlifter) on Nov 8, 2019 at 9:24am PST KNOWLEDGE IS POWER..... . . . And the lack thereof is weakness!! I am sick and tired of speaking to other lifters, athletes, or coaches that simply do not know or understand how their own body […]
Heavy Benching
Heavy Benching
More training more benching more lean joe
Squat at a new gym
Squat at a new gym
New gym new digs
Bench After IPL Worlds
Bench After IPL Worlds
View this post on Instagram Post day 2 training. Pleased with how bench is going. . . . @scottmiller5 @kabuki_virtualcoaching @kabukistrengthlab @elitefts @brandon_senn @baconandbarbells.co @leviathannutrition @positionusa #TeamEliteFTS #STRONGTHESULLIVANWAY #kabukistrength #TeamKS #KSVirtualCoaching A post shared by Joe Sullivan (@joesullivanpowerlifter) on Oct 25, 2019 at 4:27pm PDT
Deload in Ireland
Deload in Ireland
View this post on Instagram Thank you @diddykongstrong @black.panther90kg @ben_kaoscoach and @skwat_dean_the_deadlift_kweeen for the assists on my less than stellar session today lol. 1 day removed from a 7 hour flight and no sleep in 36 hours makes for some wonky feeling hips and me forgetting how to do the cues I teach apparently lol. […]
KAOS Seminar
KAOS Seminar
View this post on Instagram Had a hell of a day teaching some folks how to lift a little bit better, and hopefully be a little bit stronger! Thank you so much to @kaosgym @ben_kaoscoach for having me! I'm incredibly fortunate to be so very welcomed in such a beautiful place. Rough time getting my […]
Sumo Pulls Not Feeling Great
Sumo Pulls Not Feeling Great
Just tired from fitting all training sessions in back to back this week. Sumo 605x3 580 3x3 RDL 495 3x8 Goblet Squat 110 4x12 Wide STance Pit Shark 3 plates 4x10 SPider Crawls
Bench Volume and Flared Elbows
Bench Volume and Flared Elbows
Still having to cue flare really hard as I lose BW. It's not bad, just really different. Still moving pretty damn well though. Bench Press 390 4x6 DB Incline Bench Press 110 4x8 Dips BW 100 total reps Prine IATs 15 4x10 Arms 200 reps triceps 100 reps biceps
Duffalo Squats and Ass Work
Duffalo Squats and Ass Work
More squats for volume and form practice
A (Not-So) New Approach to Training Arms
A (Not-So) New Approach to Training Arms
Special Guest Appearance from Jason Fay
Bench Work at Old School Iron
Bench Work at Old School Iron
Thoughts and feelings
Sumo Pulls and Hack Squat Death
Sumo Pulls and Hack Squat Death
Feeling really good about pulling sumo RN
Compression For Faster Injury Healing
Compression For Faster Injury Healing
Tweaked muscles no more!
And ANOTHER Goblet Squat Variation
And ANOTHER Goblet Squat Variation
Where's Rick Ross when you need him
Best Damn Log in the Land
Best Damn Log in the Land
Don't fuckin' read this
Sump Pump Pulls. Or Sumo. Whatever.
Sump Pump Pulls. Or Sumo. Whatever.
Figuring out my position
Figuring Out my New Leverages
Figuring Out my New Leverages
BW drops, nothing else does
Another Goblet Squat Variation
Another Goblet Squat Variation
Seek stability and you will find strength
Last Week of Safety Bar Squats
Last Week of Safety Bar Squats
Bodyweight dropping, ego rising
Positive VS Proactive Mindset
Positive VS Proactive Mindset
You can't do anything without ACTUALLY doing anything

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