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.
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
Cable Rows w/Lat Saw-
120x12
135x10
150x8
Face Pulls w/Spud Straps-
105x10x3
Single Cybex Bicep Curls-
30x12
35x10
40x8
After owning a powerlifting gym for over 12 years I can see why gyms don’t allow chalk. No, I’m never going to get rid of it, but it does wreak havoc on the AC. I’ve already had both the air handler and compressor replaced, neither of which was cheap. In an attempt to help prevent any further AC issues I started replacing the filters from 2 air intakes and flushing the drain line every week. Unfortunately, it still ends up breaking.
The other day the air stopped working, completely. The air handler wasn’t even turning on. I thought here we go again, I’m going to have to replace the whole unit. I called the most honest AC repair man I’ve ever worked with, Mike Singletary (who was recommended by my friend Jeff Sevor). I’ve used Mike’s services for the last 2 or 3 years. Mike is probably in his late 50s or early 60s, is very reliable, and very reasonably priced. He determined that the connection between the air handler and the compressor was fried, so he replaced it along with another couple of electrical parts and added a pound of Freon. When he brought me the bill, I once again said “Thanks Mike.” He replied “I’m actually not Mike, I’m Eddie. Mike is about 70 and doesn’t work anymore, but I’ve worked for him for the last 30 years and everyone calls me Mike. I even had them put “Eddie” on my shirt but it didn’t matter.” Sure enough, I looked and “Eddie” was printed on his shirt. So I’ve been calling him the wrong name for years. I felt awful. At least I won’t make the mistake again.
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
