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 , the The OBB Power Handles and the 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.

Standard warm up:

5 mins. Treadmill

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

Deadlifts off 2” Blocks-
135x3
225x3
w/Metal single ply King, straps down-
315x2
405x1
495x1
w/straps up-
495+40 lbs of chains x1
495+80 lbs of chains x1
495+120 lbs of chains x1
[youtube=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5poSSiJxbis]

Raw Narrow Stance High Box Squats using The OBB Power Handles
145x5
235x5
285x5
325x5
[youtube=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E0xsv89ph40]

Bent Over Rows-
135x5
225x5
275x5
315x5
[youtube=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SIbY24CGX9c]
I realize these aren’t pretty and my back isn’t “parallel to the floor” but I was always strongest when I could perform heavy bent over rows. I already got one dislike on youtube so I must be doing something right haha.

I’m 6 weeks into the clinical trial for my Ulcerative Colitis and have already put on 8 lbs after not being able to put on any weight in the last year. I also don’t think I’ve pulled 495 or more since WPC World’s last November and know that I haven’t done rows with this much in about 6 years. Things are on track for me to have a decent meet in December.

The Minimalist M2 Method

The OBB Power Handles

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

12 Weeks to a Bigger Bench DVD

Buy my ebook if you want to get Strong(er)!

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