Brian Schwab

www.orlandobarbell.com

Brian Schwab has the all-time highest equipped total of 1930 lbs in the 148-lb class and the fourth highest total of 2045 in the 165-lb class. Brian also competed raw (without wraps) with best totals of 1377 @148 and 1471 @ 165, as well as single ply, with a best total of 1736 @165. Brian has his Bachelor of Science Degree in Exercise and Sport Sciences from the University of Florida and has his CSCS through the NSCA. He has owned and operated Orlando Barbell, a 24-hour gym that caters to Powerlifters, since 2005. Brian designed and sells the Home GHR (a floor based GHR in which the user can incorporate a push up for assistance), the OBB Power Handles (which attach to the bar for squatting to reduce shoulder stress as well as to perform numerous other exercises) and the Powerloop (which is used on the wrists to help with scapular retraction and the cue to “spread the bar” while benching). Brian also provides online coaching, primarily for non-competitive lifters looking to safely increase their strength while incorporating the powerlifts. He can be reached at Brian@OrlandoBarbell.com

 
Squat without shoulder pain!
Squat without shoulder pain!
Squat without shoulder pain and add some variety to your training!
Meana's Meet Prep – 4 Weeks out
Meana's Meet Prep – 4 Weeks out
Even after dealing with some painful inflammation, Meana is right back on track.
My Special Olympic athlete, CJ Piantieri’s, off season training
My Special Olympic athlete, CJ Piantieri’s, off season training
CJ responds better to repetitive movements rather than my typical style of training using a gradually increasing range of motion.
Leslie’s Big Gym Training
Leslie’s Big Gym Training
Leslie has competed for many years, but doesn’t currently have a meet planned.
Meana Meet Prep Update
Meana Meet Prep Update
She never ceases to amaze me.
Make a Spider Bar out of your Cambered Bar
Make a Spider Bar out of your Cambered Bar
Variety...good, Less shoulder pain....good
Bringing Awareness to Mental Health
Bringing Awareness to Mental Health
I'll say it again. Be Kind.
An update on my longtime client and friend, Leslie Kutner, and how her training is going without a box or boards
An update on my longtime client and friend, Leslie Kutner, and how her t...
Leslie is limited to performing full ROM movements but is doing very well.
Coaching Meana update
Coaching Meana update
I am constantly impressed at Meana’s strength and resilience and have no doubt she’ll be ready for this meet.
The Powerloop is on Elitefts and here’s a video on how to Bench with it!
The Powerloop is on Elitefts and here’s a video on how to Bench with it!
There are many, many ways that it can benefit your training.
Who’d have thunk it?  My training method makes sense, and here’s scientific evidence to prove it.
Who’d have thunk it? My training method makes sense, and here’s scienti...
Utilizing a gradually increasing ROM will allow for greater stimulation of the CNS
Introducing my new product design for lifters: The Powerloop
Introducing my new product design for lifters: The Powerloop
The Powerloop is the most versatile warm up and mobility training tool on the market
Reduce shoulder stress and add some variety to your training
Reduce shoulder stress and add some variety to your training
Grip is an important aspect of many sports.
Stem Cell Update
Stem Cell Update
Live, Learn, Pass on
The time is near
The time is near
You have to put on your own oxygen mask before you can help others put on theirs.
Reduce shoulder stress and add some variety to your training
Reduce shoulder stress and add some variety to your training
it’s a hell of a lot easier than trying to carry an SSBar into a commercial gym i
Training update on my longtime friend and client, Leslie Kutner.
Training update on my longtime friend and client, Leslie Kutner.
Leslie trains at a commercial gym so we’ve modified her training to accommodate.
Full results for our Orlando Barbell APF Florida State Meet on 2/16/19 (updated to include Push/Pull)
Full results for our Orlando Barbell APF Florida State Meet on 2/16/19 (...
Thank you to everyone involved in making yet another one of our meets a success!
Coaching Meana update
Coaching Meana update
Meana is a machine.
When do I know I'm ready to compete?
When do I know I'm ready to compete?
Powerlifting provides a great opportunity to improve on yourself
How do I run a fundraiser?
How do I run a fundraiser?
I’ve had a few people inquire as to how we run our fundraisers so I thought this could be a beneficial post
Our Deadlifting for Doggies Fundraiser Results
Our Deadlifting for Doggies Fundraiser Results
Thank you to everyone who participated and donated!
Exercise Spotlight: Decline DB Press for reduced shoulder stress
Exercise Spotlight: Decline DB Press for reduced shoulder stress
The decline reduces shoulder stress while increasing pec recruitment
Happy Birthday to Orlando Barbell!
Happy Birthday to Orlando Barbell!
Thank you to all of you who have been, and continue to be a part of the OBB family.
Coaching Meana update
Coaching Meana update
Look at Meana’s speed! Awesome!
Meana’s Meet and 3 PRs!
Meana’s Meet and 3 PRs!
Congrats again Meana!
Some Deadlifts w/video with Isaac and alternative medicine options for my autoimmune issues
Some Deadlifts w/video with Isaac and alternative medicine options for m...
I’m an unconventional guy, so I’m going to go with some unconventional options
Meet week for Meana
Meet week for Meana
Kick some ass Meana!
Get on my level!
Get on my level!
Although my training isn’t what it used to be, I still rarely take more than three days off in a row.
More progression with Sissy Squats on the Home GHR w/video
More progression with Sissy Squats on the Home GHR w/video
I have to admit that I never intended for the Home GHR to be used for anything other than glute ham raises.
Client progress update
Client progress update
Jason follows my Minimalist Method program design utilizing a gradually increasing range of motion for all three lifts and continues to steadily improve.
Another unique exercise option with the Home GHR, Sissy Squats!
Another unique exercise option with the Home GHR, Sissy Squats!
There are machines specifically made for this purpose, but all you need to do is counter balance the Home GHR with some weight on the front, lock your feet in and it works great!
A Better Pullover Exercise Option
A Better Pullover Exercise Option
Although it may seem that the Home GHR is limited, it is in fact not so much.
Meana update
Meana update
She is still right on track to hit her projected numbers.
Video update of my Special Olympic athlete, CJ Piantieri's, Squat and Deadlift training for the upcoming Florida State games
Video update of my Special Olympic athlete, CJ Piantieri's, Squat a...
I've found that CJ is better off reinforcing his motor pattern with the full movements each week.
The Pros and Cons of Specialty Bars w/my 1 min. video breakdown
The Pros and Cons of Specialty Bars w/my 1 min. video breakdown
Since I have extremely tight shoulders from years of heavy benching I’ve had to opt for various specialty bars to alleviate shoulder discomfort
WARNING: Not training related
WARNING: Not training related
As passionate as I am about lifting, I am as if not more, passionate about our furry four legged friends.
APF Southern States Meet Recap w/full results added
APF Southern States Meet Recap w/full results added
We had numerous first time competitors including a few from the Orlando Barbell Team.
Back and Bis with the OBB Power Handles
Back and Bis with the OBB Power Handles
The OBB Power Handles could give you some good variety and you can squat with them too.
APF Southern States Roster
APF Southern States Roster
Hope to see some of you there!
Coaching Meana
Coaching Meana
I’m honored to be working with an Elite athlete as well as an Elitefts teammate
Exercise Spotlight- The Seated Cable Row and how to help prevent ILS
Exercise Spotlight- The Seated Cable Row and how to help prevent ILS
Brian is busy this month. He plans to modify elitefts Teammate Meana Albersworth’s training program, coach a Special Olympics athlete, organize a max deadlift competition where the proceeds go to a local dog rescue organization, consult Florida clinics for treating his autoimmune issues, and work with prototypes for a new product design. This product, a warm-up and mobility tool, should be available this month or early next month. Phew!
Video update of my Special Olympic athlete, CJ Piantieri's, Deadlift training for the upcoming area games
Video update of my Special Olympic athlete, CJ Piantieri's, Deadlif...
I've found that CJ is better off reinforcing his motor pattern with the full movement each week

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