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.

I'm currently in off season training and am planning to compete in the Olympia single ply meet next.

Standard warm up:

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

Mini Band Shoulder Pull Aparts and Dislocations x12x3

Flat Bench-
95x5
135x5
185x3
w/foam/manpon-
225x2
245x6
255x5

Swiss Bar Presses-
135x8
185x8
3 Board-
205x8
215x6

Flat DB Tate Presses-
40x10
45x10
50x10

Orlando Barbell has reasonable rates of a one time $35 enrollment fee with monthly rates of $34.99 for general members and $29.99 for students, Police Officers, Fire Fighters, and Military, and $24.99 for second family members. We have 24 hour access with no contracts and equipment that you won’t find anywhere else in town. Our prices are very reasonable compared to our competitors yet, I’m constantly asked if I can waive the enrollment fee. I feel like telling people that I’ll start giving deals when I pay off all of my debt to the gym. Nothing about running a business is easy.


The Minimalist M2 Method

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

12 Weeks to a Bigger Bench DVD

Please contact me directly at lightweightpower@aol.com for customized programming.

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