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 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
Swiss Bar Rows-
135x8
185x8
205x8
Cybex Rear Delt-
110x10
130x10
150x10
Single Cybex Bicep Curls-
40x12
50x12
60x12
DB Hammer Curls-
30x12
35x12
40x12
My knees were killing me today so I didn’t think attempting to deadlift was a good idea. Actually my joints hurt this whole week. I seem to have good weeks and bad weeks now since last week went well. I find it interesting that there’s a direct correlation between severe digestive issues and joint pain. Either way, I’m headed back to the Rheumatologist today to see if there’s anything he can give me to help, which I unfortunately doubt. I don’t want to take a corticosteroid (they make me feel like crap and more prone to injury) or an anti-inflammatory (they can aggravate my digestive issues), so I’m not sure what he can give me.
I’ll post the rest of the very little training I did this week when I have more time. Hopefully next week will be better.
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