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
1 leg band hip stretch x30 secs x3/leg
Raw Deadlifts off 4” Blocks-
135x3
225x3
315x2
405x2
495x2
545x1
Off floor-
315x8
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Thanks to my buddy Mr. Producer Tyler Marino for the new video intro.
I’ve been working on my hip mobility since the meet (for pretty much the first time in my powerlifting career) and it seems to have already made a difference in being able to widen my stance and force my knees out. I’m looking forward to seeing how things progress. Tyler Weaver did a great job of fighting through with 545 and seems to consistently be hitting PRs in every training session.
GHRs x8x3
Standing Cable Ab Crunches w/Spud Straps- 90x12x3
Pull ups holding towels for grip work x8x3
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
