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
Neutral Grip Pull Ups-
BWx10x3
Single Arm Grip Work on Fat Gripper-
25x12
50x12x2
Single Arm Cable Rows-
45x12
60x10
75x8
Standing DB Hammer Curls-
30x10
35x10
40x10
This may sound silly, but this was the heaviest I've used with the DB curls in a while. I can at least tell that my strength is gradually climbing. Here's to small victories.
Single Leg, Leg Extensions-
40x12x3
I attempted single leg on the leg curl machine, but my knees actually hurt too much to do them, which is kind of weird since the extensions didn’t hurt at all today.
Single Leg Seated Calf Raises-
45x12x3
I’m pretty sure I haven’t worked my calves in years, and I felt like they were going to rip apart after the first set, so it’s probably something I should keep incorporating. They’re needed for stability in the squat and deadlift, plus chicks like muscular calves. There’s just no calf exercise that rhymes with girls.
He who conquers others is strong; He who conquers himself is strong(er).
-Now that I'm battling an autoimmune disease this has never been more true.
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
