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.
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/mini band x12x3
1 Leg Band Hip Stretch x30 secs x3
Squats w/Mastodon-
150x5
260x3
w/single ply Metal M briefs-
350x2
w/single ply Metal M suit, straps down-
440x1
w/Metal all black knee wraps-
530x1
Straps up-
Around my planned Opener w/reverse mini bands-
640x1
Around my planned 2nd Attempt w/reverse light bands-
680x1
I cut it a little high, but it ended up being closer than I thought. It felt good to have close to 700 on my back for the first time in a while.
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Dr. Jeff “The Stork” Sevor is doing a great job of maximizing his leverages with a wider stance and is looking good to hit a big PR. Neal Cotton hit a solid 920 with reverse mini bands and is looking good to hit a grand in the near future. My hamstring held up well so things are at least moving in the right direction.
Cass Blackman visited us from Hell Barbell in New York and was subjected to Neal's unfiltered stories but still did a great job of hitting a 375x3 squat PR.
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
