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.
7 Weeks out from the APF Equipped Nationals.
Martial arts for an hour 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/leg
Flat Bench-
95x5
135x5
185x3
225x2
w/loose slingshot (I opted for this over the manpon for today)-
265x6
275x5
Although I had the assistance of the slingshot, it felt good to get some decent full reps off of my chest for the first time in a while. Thanks to Jesse and Brandon for the spots since I had to train alone today.
Upside Down KB Presses-
15x12
25x10x2
These are always challenging due to how much stability is required.
Lying Rope Cable Pressdowns (Pressing lying face up from the bottom cable. It’s pretty much impossible to cheat on these)-
65x12
75x10
80x8
The guys are constantly measuring something to compare to each other (thankfully as far as I know they’ve stayed clothed). I typically ignore it, but since today was neck measuring day I joined in. 242 lb Brandon Hagerott’s was 16 ¾”, 175 lb Keegan’s was 17 I think, and 175 lb Jesse’s was a controversial 17.5 since Brandon got him at 16 ¾ later. Either way, mine was 17.5. Since I only weigh about 170 right now we determined that lb for lb I have the biggest neck in the gym, although Jo may have me beat. I’m not sure there’s a formula for this one anyway.
How many of you are going to measure your neck now haha? I have to admit it’s interesting that the neck grows even without any direct work.
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