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
Mini Band Shoulder Pull Aparts and Dislocations x12x3
Flat Bench-
95x5
135x5
3 Board-
185x5
225x3
w/Metal Catapult-
225x3
275x3
I couldn’t believe how heavy 225 felt, even off of a 3 board, but Tyler reminded me that I wouldn’t have been able to bench it at all a few weeks ago. It’s frustrating knowing that at one point I benched 225 for 15 reps off of my chest, but somewhat reassuring to know that my strength is gradually increasing again.
Single Arm Chest Presses on Cybex Incline Press-
40x12
45x12
50x12
Single Arm Cable Pressdowns w/Grenade-
20x12
25x12
30x12
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
