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
Raw Cambered Bar High Box Squats (low box+harder foam pad)-
135x5
225x3
315x2
365x2
w/Metal all black knee wraps-
405x1
Single Leg, Leg Extension-
30x12
50x12
60x12
GHRs on The Home GHR x8x3
Unfortunately my strength still seems to be fading. I can't even begin to explain how incredibly frustrating this is. I still have pretty constant random joint inflammation which obviously makes it difficult to train. I’m really hoping that being off the prednisone (along with the new med infusion, diet, and supplements as I keep mentioning) will help me start getting back to normal. I'm doing everything I can. I will most likely start my "Operation: Be Less Skinny" on my training log soon just to try to give me more motivation, although I have very little control over the situation.
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
