12/29- A rough Rawish Bench
I’m not sure what I did to cause it, but in the middle of the I woke up to extreme elbow pain which kept me from sleeping the rest of the night. In the morning my arm hurt so much that I could barely perform normal activities like brushing my teeth. I still gutted through the training as best I could.
12/28- Raw Deadlifts w/team video
Still working on increasing my hip mobility to stand wider, get my hips closer to the bar, and reduce my ROM.
12/26- Christmas Eve Raw Cambered Bar Squats w/video
Follow my journey to figure out what I'm doing after competing for over 20 years.
12/22- Rawish Bench w/video
The purpose of this coaching log is to explain the philosophy behind my training which has developed into the M2 Method through the experiences of my training partners and I (as a 20 year veteran in the sport).
12/21- Raw Deadlifts off 2” Blocks w/Team Video
Follow my journey to increase my hip mobility to stand wider, get my hips closer to the bar, and reduce my ROM.
12/17- Raw Cambered Bar Box Squats w/video
The purpose of this coaching log is to explain the philosophy behind my training which has developed into the M2 Method through the experiences of my training partners and I (as a 20 year veteran in the sport).
12/16- GPP and Mobility work
Just improving on areas I've been neglecting in an attempt to stay healthy and hopefully improve on my lifts as an aging powerlifter.
12/15- Rawish Bench w/video
The purpose of this coaching log is to explain the philosophy behind my training which has developed into the M2 Method through the experiences of my training partners and I (as a 20 year veteran in the sport).
12/14- Raw Wide Stance Sumo Deadlifts w/video
I’m working on increasing my hip mobility to stand wider, get my hips closer to the bar, and reduce my ROM.
12/11- Moving around
My purpose at this point is to improve on areas I've been neglecting in an attempt to stay healthy and still improve on my lifts as an aging powerlifter.
12/10- Raw Parallel Box Squats and Sara using the Home GHR w/videos
The purpose of this coaching log is to explain the philosophy behind my training which has developed into the M2 Method through the experiences of my training partners and I (as a 20 year veteran in the sport).
12/9- Raw Bench
The purpose of this coaching log is to explain the philosophy behind my training which has developed into the M2 Method through the experiences of my training partners and I (as a 20 year veteran in the sport).
I’ll never live to see 40.
I realize it doesn’t matter how strong I am if my heart isn’t working efficiently.
Training Through Obstacles and OBB Success at APF Gulf Coast Winter Bash
Life. It's difficult. It always manages to throw you curve balls when you're expecting a straight shot.
12/2- Bench Deload II, Week of the APF Gulf Coast Winter Bash, and watch...
The purpose of this coaching log is to explain the M2 Training Method through the experiences of my training partners and I (as a 20 year veteran in the sport) to show the benefits of high intensity/low volume training along with displaying the equipment I design to help benefit lifters such as yourself.
11/30- Deadlift Deload Part Deux, Week of the APF Gulf Coast Winter Bash
The purpose of this coaching log is to explain the M2 Training Method through the experiences of my training partners and I (as a 20 year veteran in the sport) to show the benefits of high intensity/low volume training along with displaying the equipment I design to help benefit lifters such as yourself.
11/27- Walked out deload squats at Brutal Iron Gym in South Carolina w/p...
The purpose of this coaching log is to demonstrate the M2 Training Method through the experiences of my training partners and I (as a 20 plus year veteran in the sport) to show the benefits of high intensity/low volume training along with displaying the equipment I’ve designed to help benefit lifters such as yourself.
11/24- Bench Deload, 1 Week out from the APF Gulf Coast Winter Bash
The purpose of this coaching log is to demonstrate the M2 Training Method through the experiences of my training partners and I (as a 20 plus year veteran in the sport) to show the benefits of high intensity/low volume training along with displaying the equipment I’ve designed to help benefit lifters such as yourself.
11/23- Deadlift Deload, 1 Week out from the APF Gulf Coast Winter Bash
The purpose of this coaching log is to demonstrate the M2 Training Method through the experiences of my training partners and I (as a 20 plus year veteran in the sport) to show the benefits of high intensity/low volume training along with displaying the equipment I’ve designed to help benefit lifters such as yourself.
Video of the Benefits of the Home GHR
The Home GHR is on sale now through Monday on Elitefts for almost $70 off!
Video of Clint Darden Chaos Benching with the OBB Power Handles
The OBB Power Handles are on sale here on Elitefts for almost $30 off now through Monday!
11/20- Single Ply Squats w/video and our 10 year anniversary, 2 Weeks ou...
The purpose of this coaching log is to demonstrate the M2 Training Method through the experiences of my training partners and I (as a 20 plus year veteran in the sport) to show the benefits of high intensity/low volume training along with displaying the equipment I’ve designed to help benefit lifters such as yourself.
11/18- Accessory Work and an update on my condition, 2 Weeks out from th...
The purpose of this coaching log is to demonstrate the M2 Training Method through the experiences of my training partners and I (as a 20 plus year veteran in the sport) to show the benefits of high intensity/low volume training along with displaying the equipment I’ve designed to help benefit lifters such as yourself.
11/17- Single Ply Bench w/video, 2 Weeks out from the APF Gulf Coast Win...
The purpose of this coaching log is to demonstrate the M2 Training Method through the experiences of my training partners and I (as a 20 plus year veteran in the sport) to show the benefits of high intensity/low volume training along with displaying the equipment I’ve designed to help benefit lifters such as yourself.
CJ Piantieri competing at the Special Olympics Florida State Games
Here’s my athlete, CJ Piantieri, bringing home yet another gold medal at the Special Olympics Florida State Games last Saturday. Congrats CJ! I’ve now been coaching CJ for over 6 years. Due to illness he’s had his ups and downs, but has managed to maintain his strength and motivation throughout the years. Last weekend he […]
11/16- Single Ply Deadlifts w/team video, 2 Weeks out from the APF Gulf ...
The purpose of this coaching log is to demonstrate the M2 Training Method through the experiences of my training partners and I (as a 20 plus year veteran in the sport) to show the benefits of high intensity/low volume training along with displaying the equipment I’ve designed to help benefit lifters such as yourself.
11/12- Single Ply Squats w/team video of our openers, 3 Weeks out from t...
The purpose of this coaching log is to demonstrate the M2 Training Method through the experiences of my training partners and I (as a 20 plus year veteran in the sport) to show the benefits of high intensity/low volume training along with displaying the equipment I’ve designed to help benefit lifters such as yourself.
11/11- Single Ply Bench w/video of my opener, 3 Weeks out from the APF G...
The purpose of this coaching log is to demonstrate the M2 Training Method through the experiences of my training partners and I (as a 20 plus year veteran in the sport) to show the benefits of high intensity/low volume training along with displaying the equipment I’ve designed to help benefit lifters such as yourself.
11/9- Single Ply Deadlifts w/video of our openers, 3 Weeks out from the ...
The purpose of this coaching log is to explain the M2 Training Method through the experiences of my training partners and I (as a 20 year veteran in the sport) to show the benefits of high intensity/low volume training along with displaying the equipment I design to help benefit lifters such as yourself.
11/6- Deload Squats w/video, 4 Weeks out from the APF Gulf Coast Winter ...
The purpose of this coaching log is to demonstrate the M2 Training Method through the experiences of my training partners and I (as a 20 plus year veteran in the sport) to show the benefits of high intensity/low volume training along with displaying the equipment I’ve designed to help benefit lifters such as yourself.
11/5- Bench Accessory work w/video, 4 Weeks out from the APF Gulf Coast ...
The purpose of this coaching log is to demonstrate the M2 Training Method through the experiences of my training partners and I (as a 20 plus year veteran in the sport) to show the benefits of high intensity/low volume training along with displaying the equipment I’ve designed to help benefit lifters such as yourself.
11/4- Accessory work w/video and my first MRI, 4 Weeks out from the APF ...
The purpose of this coaching log is to demonstrate the M2 Training Method through the experiences of my training partners and I (as a 20 plus year veteran in the sport) to show the benefits of high intensity/low volume training along with displaying the equipment I’ve designed to help benefit lifters such as yourself.
11/3- A rough heavy Bench Day, 4 Weeks out from the APF Gulf Coast Winte...
The purpose of this coaching log is to demonstrate the M2 Training Method through the experiences of my training partners and I (as a 20 plus year veteran in the sport) to show the benefits of high intensity/low volume training along with displaying the equipment I’ve designed to help benefit lifters such as yourself.
11/3- Single Ply Deadlifts w/video, 4 Weeks out from the APF Gulf Coast ...
The purpose of this coaching log is to explain the M2 Training Method through the experiences of my training partners and I (as a 20 year veteran in the sport) to show the benefits of high intensity/low volume training along with displaying the equipment I design to help benefit lifters such as yourself.
10/30- Single Ply Squats w/video, 5 Weeks out from the APF Gulf Coast Wi...
The purpose of this coaching log is to demonstrate the M2 Training Method through the experiences of my training partners and I (as a 20 plus year veteran in the sport) to show the benefits of high intensity/low volume training along with displaying the equipment I’ve designed to help benefit lifters such as yourself.
10/29- Light Bench, 5 Weeks out from the APF Gulf Coast Winter Bash
The purpose of this coaching log is to demonstrate the M2 Training Method through the experiences of my training partners and I (as a 20 plus year veteran in the sport) to show the benefits of high intensity/low volume training along with displaying the equipment I’ve designed to help benefit lifters such as yourself.
10/28- Accessory Day, 5 Weeks out from the APF Gulf Coast Winter Bash
The purpose of this coaching log is to demonstrate the M2 Training Method through the experiences of my training partners and I (as a 20 plus year veteran in the sport) to show the benefits of high intensity/low volume training along with displaying the equipment I’ve designed to help benefit lifters such as yourself.
10/27- Single Ply Bench w/video, 5 Weeks out from the APF Gulf Coast Win...
The purpose of this coaching log is to explain the M2 Training Method through the experiences of my training partners and I (as a 20 year veteran in the sport) to show the benefits of high intensity/low volume training along with displaying the equipment I design to help benefit lifters such as yourself.
10/26- Single Ply Deadlift w/videos, 5 Weeks out from the APF Gulf Coast...
The purpose of this coaching log is to explain the M2 Training Method through the experiences of my training partners and I (as a 20 year veteran in the sport) to show the benefits of high intensity/low volume training along with displaying the equipment I design to help benefit lifters such as yourself.
10/23- Single Ply Squats in the Metal M w/video, 6 Weeks out from the AP...
The purpose of this coaching log is to demonstrate the M2 Training Method through the experiences of my training partners and I (as a 20 plus year veteran in the sport) to show the benefits of high intensity/low volume training along with displaying the equipment I’ve designed to help benefit lifters such as yourself.
10/22- Back, Bis, getting accessorized, 6 Weeks out from the APF Gulf Co...
The purpose of this coaching log is to demonstrate the M2 Training Method through the experiences of my training partners and I (as a 20 plus year veteran in the sport) to show the benefits of high intensity/low volume training along with displaying the equipment I’ve designed to help benefit lifters such as yourself.
Orlando Barbell APF Southern States Meet Full Results
Thank you again to all of the competitors, spotters, loaders, judges, scorers, and everyone else involved in helping to run yet another successful meet
10/21- Single Ply Bench w/video, 6 Weeks out from the APF Gulf Coast Win...
The purpose of this coaching log is to demonstrate the M2 Training Method through the experiences of my training partners and I (as a 20 plus year veteran in the sport) to show the benefits of high intensity/low volume training along with displaying the equipment I’ve designed to help benefit lifters such as yourself.
10/19- Single Ply Deadlifts w/video, 6 Weeks out from the APF Gulf Coast...
The purpose of this coaching log is to demonstrate the M2 Training Method through the experiences of my training partners and I (as a 20 plus year veteran in the sport) to show the benefits of high intensity/low volume training along with displaying the equipment I’ve designed to help benefit lifters such as yourself.
10/15- Single Ply Squats w/video, 7 Weeks out from the APF Gulf Coast Wi...
The purpose of this coaching log is to explain the M2 Training Method through the experiences of my training partners and I (as a 20 year veteran in the sport) to show the benefits of high intensity/low volume training along with displaying the equipment I design to help benefit lifters such as yourself.
10/13- Single Ply Bench w/video, 7 Weeks out from the APF Gulf Coast Win...
The purpose of this coaching log is to explain the M2 Training Method through the experiences of my training partners and I (as a 20 year veteran in the sport) to show the benefits of high intensity/low volume training along with displaying the equipment I design to help benefit lifters such as yourself.
10/12- Speed Pulls and Squats w/videos and Scoliosis, 7 Weeks out from t...
The purpose of this coaching log is to explain the M2 Training Method through the experiences of my training partners and I (as a 20 year veteran in the sport) to show the benefits of high intensity/low volume training along with displaying the equipment I design to help benefit lifters such as yourself.
Orlando Barbell APF Southern States Roster
(Please note if any information is incorrect you can provide it during weigh-ins)
10/9- Rep Bench, 8 Weeks out from the APF Gulf Coast Winter Bash
The purpose of this coaching log is to demonstrate the M2 Training Method through the experiences of my training partners and I (as a 20 plus year veteran in the sport) to show the benefits of high intensity/low volume training along with displaying the equipment I’ve designed to help benefit lifters such as yourself.
10/8- Single Ply Squats w/video, 8 Weeks out from the APF Gulf Coast Win...
The purpose of this coaching log is to demonstrate the M2 Training Method through the experiences of my training partners and I (as a 20 plus year veteran in the sport) to show the benefits of high intensity/low volume training along with displaying the equipment I’ve designed to help benefit lifters such as yourself.
10/7- Upper Back/Biceps and Grip Work
The purpose of this coaching log is to demonstrate the M2 Training Method through the experiences of my training partners and I (as a 20 plus year veteran in the sport) to show the benefits of high intensity/low volume training along with displaying the equipment I’ve designed to help benefit lifters such as yourself.
10/6- Heavy Bench w/video, 8 Weeks out from the APF Gulf Coast Winter Bash
The purpose of this coaching log is to explain the M2 Training Method through the experiences of my training partners and I (as a 20 year veteran in the sport) to show the benefits of high intensity/low volume training along with displaying the equipment I design to help benefit lifters such as yourself.
10/5- Deadlifts w/videos, 8 Weeks out from the APF Gulf Coast Winter Bas...
The purpose of this coaching log is to demonstrate the M2 Training Method through the experiences of my training partners and I (as a 20 plus year veteran in the sport) to show the benefits of high intensity/low volume training along with displaying the equipment I’ve designed to help benefit lifters such as yourself.
10/1- Single Ply Squats w/video and my feelings on the current state of ...
The purpose of this coaching log is to explain the M2 Training Method through the experiences of my training partners and I (as a 20 year veteran in the sport) to show the benefits of high intensity/low volume training along with displaying the equipment I design to help benefit lifters such as yourself.
9/30- Upper Back and grip work
The purpose of this coaching log is to explain the M2 Training Method through the experiences of my training partners and I (as a 20 year veteran in the sport) to show the benefits of high intensity/low volume training along with displaying the equipment I design to help benefit lifters such as yourself.
9/28- Speed Pulls 9/29- Raw Heavy Bench
The purpose of this coaching log is to explain the M2 Training Method through the experiences of my training partners and I (as a 20 year veteran in the sport) to show the benefits of high intensity/low volume training along with displaying the equipment I design to help benefit lifters such as yourself.
9/26- Singe Ply Squats w/video
The purpose of this coaching log is to explain the M2 Training Method through the experiences of my training partners and I (as a 20 year veteran in the sport) to show the benefits of high intensity/low volume training along with displaying the equipment I design to help benefit lifters such as yourself.
9/24- Light Bench/Stability Work and meet plans
The purpose of this coaching log is to explain the M2 Training Method through the experiences of my training partners and I (as a 20 year veteran in the sport) to show the benefits of high intensity/low volume training along with displaying the equipment I design to help benefit lifters such as yourself.