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.

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

Mini Band Shoulder Pull Aparts and Dislocations x12x3

Flat Bench-
95x5
135x5
w/Foam/Manpon-
185x3
225x3
w/loose Metal Catapult-
275x1
w/3 Board-
275x3

Standing DB Front Raises-
20x12
25x12
30x12

Cable Rope Tricep Pressdowns-
45x12
60x12x2

Tricep Pressing motion on Cybex Incline Chest Press-
110x12
120x12

Last week I couldn’t bench at all due to the joint pain in my wrists so this week was a step in the right direction. Baby steps. I’ll take it. Thanks again to Tyler for training with me.

The M2 Equipped Training Ebook

The M2 Method Raw Training Ebook

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

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