Training Week in Review: 5 Weeks Out from Lexen Fall Classic (Video)

Currently Training for: Lexen Xtreme Fall Classic - Oct. 31st

Current Best Lifts: 750lb Squat, 525lb Bench, 650lb Deadlift, 1925lb Total @ 220 (multi-ply)

Training Style: Conjugate, 2 Max Effort Sessions and 2 Dynamic Effort Sessions per week, along with 1-2 extra small sessions consisting of Lat, Ab, and GHR or Reverse Hyper Exercises.

Things continue to improve steadily, my pec is slowly healing, and the new medication I'm taking throughout the day isn't negatively affecting training as much as the old one was (I was really really slow, and struggling to recover from training). The first few days of taking it gave me some mild seizures at night, which sucked, but things seem to be adjusting better now after about a week. We're closing in on the home stretch here, and week 5 entered Circa Max phase for squats..

The Breakdown of this Week's Training, 5 Weeks Out:

*Click on each training day for a detailed explanation of the workout.

Saturday, Sept. 26th: Circa Max Squat Week 1: 305 + 2 Average Bands + Light Band per side

Circa-Max Squats today - 5x2 w/ 305-315lbs + Two Average Bands & a Light Band on each side. Goal of these is to have near max tension at the top of the lift, but still be able to explode quickly off the box as you prepare to peak for a meet. These were really tough. Matt Smith and Dave has been real helpful in helping me understand this setup for my training. Weight goes up next week for this. 5 weeks out. #team #elitefts #powerlifting #squat #deadlift #conjugate #circamax #training #speed #strength #metalsport #fitness #gym

A video posted by Joe Schillero (@joeschillero) on Sep 26, 2015 at 1:50pm PDT

Sunday, Sept. 27th: Slingshot Speed Bench Wave Wk 2: 245+Chains

Speed Bench w/ Slingshot Wk2: 245+3 chains per side for 8x3 - working on meeting the bar with my chest/stomach and keeping my heels set down tight. 5 weeks to go. #team #elitefts #powerlifting #bench #benchpress #slingshot #conjugate #training #strength #speed #gym #fitness A video posted by Joe Schillero (@joeschillero) on Sep 27, 2015 at 2:52pm PDT

Monday, Sept. 28th No Training

Tuesday, Sept. 29th: Wide Stance Good Mornings 5x5 & Straight Leg Deadlifts w/ 405lbs

Straight Leg Deadlift Reps with 405lbs today after SSB Good Mornings. Still working the slow and controlled reps to hammer hamstrings and glutes. 5 weeks out from Lexen Fall Classic Powerlifting Meet. #team #elitefts #powerlifting #bodybuilding #crossfit #strongman #conjugate #training #strength #speed #gym #ohiouniversity #ourec #ohio

A video posted by Joe Schillero (@joeschillero) on Sep 30, 2015 at 5:41pm PDT

Wednesday, Sept. 30th: Sled Drags, Standing Pull-Down Abs, Reverse Hypers.

Thursday, Oct. 1st: Pause Floor Press 4x8 & 5" Catapult Pin Press

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Friday, Oct. 2nd: No Training

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