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 on the 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
Bench Cambered Bar High Box Squats (Low Box+Hard Foam Pad)-
135x5
225x3
w/Metal M single ply suit, straps down=
315x2
w/Metal all black knee wraps-
405x2
We ended up using the bench cambered bar since I was squatting with Trinity and she misunderstood what bar I told her to set up. I figured I would just roll with it. It was a little awkward to find the right bar placement, but worked out well for some variety.
Sadly I couldn’t even get this suit on the last time I tried since it was too tight. I’m still trying my damndest to put my weight back on, but it’s difficult to do while still eating gluten and dairy free to help prevent any UC flare ups. For my strength to go back up my weight needs to, so this is going to take some time, and patience.
TKEs on Cybex Rotary Hip-
150x15
160x15
170x15
GHRs on the Home GHR
BWx8x3
Cybex Ab Crunches-
130x12
140x12
150x12
The M2 Equipped Training Ebook
The M2 Method Raw Training Ebook
The Affordable and Effective Floor Based Home GHR
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