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.
10 Weeks out from the APF Equipped Nationals.
A couple laps around the block to 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
Shoulder dislocations w/broomstick x12x3
1 leg band hip stretch x30 secs x3/leg
Squats w/Buffalo Bar-
145x5
235x3
w/single ply Metal M briefs-
325x2
w/single ply Metal M suit, straps down-
415x1
w/Metal all black knee wraps-
465+40 lbs of chains x 3
465+80 lbs of chains x 3
Straps up-
465+160 lbs of chains x 1
I was feeling good so I decided to go for an additional set to work on hitting depth with lighter weights.
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I literally tried 5 times to edit this video on the OBB computer and each time Windows Media Maker froze up and closed down. It was pretty frustrating. I didn’t have a chance to make it on my home computer until today.
Glute Ham Raises on the The Home GHR- BWx10x3
Standing Cable Ab Crunches w/Spud Straps-
75x15
90x12
105x10
The next day I woke up with my left hamstring bruised and popping each time I stoop up. I was on a dose pack of prednisone to reduce the peripheral arthritis swelling from my UC (my hands, feet, forearms, ankles, and whatever else were swelling due to my UC manifesting itself other places than my digestive system). It’s a strange and debilitating illness. The dose packed seemed to work great, but then the swelling started right up again, so I started taking a low dose of prednisone to try to fend off the swelling. The problem is that prednisone can cause tendon weakness. I’m not very injury prone, so I benched on Tuesday, but decided to take the rest of the week off, wean myself off of the prednisone, then start back again next week. I literally felt like I was breakable. Some people feel great on prednisone, but I don’t. I feel like crap. I’m already feeling better now, my swelling seems to be fading, and I feel good about getting things going again next week.
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
