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.
5 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
1 leg band hip stretch x30 secs x3/leg
Deadlifts-
135x3
225x3
315x2
w/Metal single ply King Sumo Deadlifter, straps down-
405x1
I narrowed my stance slightly to reduce the hamstring recruitment, but still felt a twinge and called it there. Thankfully there was no bruising the next day so I didn't re-injure it, but it’s not worth me risking tearing it again which would put me out of the meet for sure at this point. I’ll try some speed pulls again next week. If I end up needing to wait until the meet to pull heavy then so be it.
Mid Grip Cable Pulldowns-
150x8
180x8
195x8
Leg Curl-
50x12
60x12
70x12
Single Leg-
25x12
30x12
These actually felt much better than the last time and my hamstring strength seems to be becoming more even.
Face Pulls w/Spud Straps-
75x12
90x10x2
TKEs on Cybex Rotary Hip-
150x15
160x15
170x15
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