My hope is that my coaching log will help you by:
- Showing the benefits of high intensity/low volume training that I’ve followed injury free for over 20 years which has developed into the The Minimalist/M2 Raw Training Method and the The M2 Equipped Training Ebook
- Teaching through the experiences of my training partners and I.
- Helping to show how to overcome adversity, regardless of what it may be.
- Demonstrating the equipment I’ve designed to help benefit lifters such as yourself.
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.
I have been competitively powerlifting for over 22 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 twelve 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.
10 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
Cambered Bar High Box Squats (w/Elitefts firm foam pad)-
135x5
225x3
w/Elitefts single ply Metal M suit, straps down-
315x2
405x1
w/Metal all black knee wraps-
405+80 lbs of chains x1
405+120 lbs of chains x1
Belt Squats-
My training partner, Isaac, and I decided to try something different for accessory work today. He’s been doing them on his own for a while, but this was my first time trying them. We just took a couple of squat boxes, braced them against the power rack, used the Elitefts dip belt and the weight holder from the grip attachments. We used 35 lb plates since they take up less space. It worked well.
70x10
105x10
140x10
My quads were more sore from this than they’ve been in a while.
We have a decline bench that’s rarely used that takes up a decent amount of space in our limited free weight area at OBB. I like the decline since more weight can be used than on the flat bench, while reducing shoulder stress, but I realize very few people use it. I’m debating getting rid of it and either getting a flat bench that adjusts to decline as well to help prevent people from potentially having to wait for a bench, or instead getting a belt squat machine. So far the OBB team has voted for the belt squat by an overwhelming majority. From a business standpoint I wonder if the bench may still be a better option, but the belt squat is unique and is definitely something that most gyms don't have. I’m open to suggestions. Unfortunately we only have enough space to get one or the other.
The M2 Method Raw Training Ebook
The M2 Equipped Training Ebook
The Affordable and Effective Floor Based Home GHR
12 Weeks to a Bigger Bench EBook
