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
Front Squats w/SS/Yoke Bar turned around backwards (this is the only way that I’ve found that I can somewhat comfortably do these) onto a low box+soft foam pad-
155x5
205x5
225x3
245x3
265x3
I switched to triples from fives when I felt like I was going to pass out. The weight felt light, as it should, but for some reason no matter how I use the SSBar it must always either push on a nerve in my neck or cuts off bloodflow by pushing on my carotid.
TKEs on Cybex Rotary Hip-
160x15
170x15
180x15
GHRs on The Home GHR-
BWx10x3
I’m lucky to feel well enough to train a couple of days per week right now. My joint inflammation is still through the roof with no end in site. Although I'd prefer not to keep taking more meds at this point I'm really hoping that my GI doc will have found a new prescription for me to try at my appointment next Monday. The biggest issues is still finding a way to get our Blue Cross/Blue Shield to cover a med that's not generic. I'm hoping the doctor can will at least give me some samples to get started on. Although I didn't react well to the Humira and had to stop taking it I'd rather try something new than stay on prednisone.
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
