Here’s 9 ccs of PRP right before going into my left hamstring. If you ever end up with a soft tissue injury (especially a partial tear like I had) and have access to PRP (Platelet Rich Plasma) therapy then I strongly recommend you incorporate it. Unfortunately it can be expensive and isn’t usually covered by insurance. PRP is performed by drawing your blood, spinning it in a centrifuge, then injecting the platelet rich plasma into the injured area. It basically floods the area with your body’s own healing properties. This was my third treatment of PRP for my hamstring and I would estimate that it reduced my healing time to a third of what it would normally be. Thank you Dr. Jeff for helping to heal me.
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.
6 Weeks out from the APF Equipped Nationals.
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
Deadlifts-
135x3
225x3
w/single ply Metal King Sumo Deadlifter, straps down-
315x2x2
315+40 lbs of chains x2x2
315+80 lbs of chains x2x2
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My hamstring held up fine without any issues. You may have noticed I'm wearing my "Deadlift till you puke" shirt from Orlando Barbell's Bri Otto which she designed after her video went viral from fighting through puking with a 347 deadlift at 132 to take second place at RUM 9. She's done a great job of embracing it.
Mid Grip Cable Pulldowns-
150x10
185x10
190x10
High rep Leg Curls for bloodflow-
50x15
60x15
Single Leg-
20x10
25x8
These are going to be difficult for a while until I can correct my hamstring strength imbalance.
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