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 building 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
I haven’t deadlifted in months and it seems the later it gets in the day, the more my joints hurt. It’s the weirdest thing. Unfortunately later in the day is the only time I really have to train. My GI doc doesn’t want me to take Prednisone anymore since he wants to see if the Entyvio infusions are working, and I’d prefer not to take it anyway since it makes me more likely to cause muscle tears. I just wish the joint pain would stop so that I can start training heavier again. This was the best I could do today:
Deadlifts off of 3” Blocks-
135x3
185x3
225x3
245x3x5
TKEs on Cybex Rotary Hip-
140x15
150x15
160x15
I have to give Trinity credit for keeping me motivated. My energy is pretty limited. I’m also having issues with pleurisy again (inflammation around the lining of the lungs) which is another issue caused by my autoimmune disease (it seems to cause inflammation anywhere). The pleurisy causes shortness of breath and chest pain when breathing in which obviously makes it even more difficult to train. Due to my digestive issues I can't take anti-inflammatories to treat it. Either way, I’m still keeping at it and doing the best I can.
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
12 Weeks to a Bigger Bench DVD
