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.

Poor man's warm up= 2 walks around the block

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

Shoulder dislocations w/broomstick x12x3

1 leg band hip stretch x30 secs x3/leg

Mid Grip Cable Pulldowns-
150x10
165x10
180x10

Deadlifts off 2” Mats-
135x3
225x3
315x2
w/Metal single ply King sumo deadlifter, straps down-
405x1
495x1
w/straps up (since we haven’t gone straps up since our last meet on 12/5)-
545x1
545+80 lbs of chains x1
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Today provided some good variety. Jeff did well for his first time in a single ply deadlift suit. It seemed like it may actually work even better than multi-ply for him since he was able to stay in a better position.

Leg Press-
270x10
360x10

Light Reverse Hypers-
45x10
70x10

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