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.
15 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
Raw Deadlifts off 3” Blocks-
135x3
225x3
315x3
365x3
It’s been a while since I’ve pulled so this was good enough. Although my joints never feel great anymore this seemed to kill my grip and biceps more than anything.
Close Grip Cable Rows-
150x8
165x8
180x8
TKEs w/Average Band x20x3
It seems like my digestive issues are under control with the Entyvio and my heart rate seems to be dropping and my breathing improving from the beta blocker. Now we just have to find something to help treat my joint pain without negatively affecting my digestion. I’m hoping that if I’m able to get this all under control then I’ll be able to start putting some weight and strength back on. I’m not a fan of how Western medicine only treats symptoms without getting to the cause of the issues, but it’s what I have to work with for now.
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
