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
Raw Deadlifts off 3” Blocks-
135x3
225x3
315x2
405x3
495x3
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My plan was to wear the Ace briefs again today, but it didn’t seem necessary off of blocks this high. My hamstring also felt fine so it wasn’t a concern. April Harper made it back in after after incorporating Olympic lifting and recently taking a few weeks off from training she was still able to pull 405 off of 3" blocks! Her husband, Stephen, also pulled 495 for a triple off the blocks after not training for months. I’d like to think this is because they had followed the M2 Method and the strength gains last from it.
Raw Box Squats (low box+soft foam pad) w/the OBB Power Handles on the Buffalo Bar-
145x5
235x5
285x5
325x5
375x5
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April worked up to 255 for 5 with box squats using the OBB Power Handles which was also impressive after taking time off. I know her videos will always get more hits than mine, so it made sense to film her in action try to promote the handles:
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These handles are very versatile, but work especially well for squatting without shoulder pain which is what I primarily designed them for.
The M2 Equipped Training Ebook
The M2 Method Raw Training Ebook
The Affordable and Effective Floor Based Home GHR
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12 Weeks to a Bigger Bench EBook
