I have been competitively powerlifting for over 20 years. Within that time I have competed raw, single ply and multi ply. I hold the highest all time total of 1930 at 148, the third highest total of 2045 at 165 and have broken over 35 world records, over 25 of which I still hold. Through the years in this sport I have learned a great deal from various training methods, met and formed long lasting friends, as well as learned the importance of balancing life, work, and training.
Elitefts accepted me as a team member over ten years ago and I am currently the longest standing still competing powerlifter on the site. I appreciate Dave Tate and Elitefts for giving me the opportunity to learn from and teach others through the Q&A and my training log.
In 2005 I opened Orlando Barbell – a 24 hour powerlifting friendly gym. As well as running Orlando Barbell I designed and sell the Home GHR and Doorway Home Gym, wrote the 12 Weeks to a Bigger Bench EBook, and produced the 12Weeks to a Bigger Bench DVD.
My latest contribution was writing the M2 Method EBook, designed to be the quintessential Raw Powerlifting training manual for beginners to advanced lifters looking to get stronger and prevent injury while incorporating the powerlifts.
A couple laps around the block for a warm up
Prehab
PVC rolled on:
Lower back, shifted to right and left
Upper back, shifted to right and left scapula w/hips up
Armpits
Hamstrings
Glutes
Adductors
Close Grip Cable Rows-
120x12
135x10
150x8
Gripper Machine-
25x12/arm
50x12/arm
75x10/arm
Single Arm Cybex Rows-
70x10
80x10
90x10
DB Hammer Curls-
30x10x3
Although the East coast was hit hard by Hurricane Matthew and I wish them the best for a speedy recovery, thankfully we had no issues. Other than losing a couple small limbs in one of our trees the power stayed on and we had no damage. It was a very large hurricane so we were lucky that it moved East before making contact .
I had a doctor’s appointment on Thursday, right before the storm was planning to come through, so they weren’t able to draw blood since the blood banks were already closed. Instead I had it drawn this past Monday and made a follow up appointment for next Thursday. Hopefully they’ll be able to give me a definitive answer on what’s causing my inflammation as well as a med that will help reduce it until I can get to the root cause.
The M2 Equipped Training Ebook
The M2 Method Raw Training Ebook
The Affordable and Effective Floor Based Home GHR
Buy your own Doorway Home Gym and never miss out on your accessory work again
12 Weeks to a Bigger Bench EBook
