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.
Martial Arts training in the early afternoon for low impact cardio and mobility work.
5 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
Shoulder Dislocations w/broomstick x12x3
1 Leg Band Hip Stretch x30 secs x3
Flat Bench-
95x5
135x5
185x3
225x2
275x1 (this is the first time that I’ve done this without the manpon in months so my shoulder health seems to be improving)
w/single ply Metal Bash-
315x1/2
w/Reverse Light Bands-
405x couldn’t touch
455x1, good
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The bands took off about 50 at the bottom and none that the top so I hope to be able to open with 405 then hopefully hit this on my third which will be a 20 lb single ply PR.
Lockouts/Pin Presses-
225x5
275x5
315x5
These used to be a staple of my bench training until they began placing too much stress on my shoulder joint. Although I kept them light, his was the first time they’ve felt this good in a long time. It seems the mobility work is helping.
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