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 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 Buffalo Bar Squats-
145x5
235x3
325x2
w/Metal all black knee wraps-
415x2
415+80 lbs of chains x2
415+120 lbs of chains x2
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I haven’t squatted heavy raw, especially without a box, in a long time. Tyler came in to squat but had to leave early, so I thought it made sense to just stay raw to reduce time and not need as many spotters. I thought it went pretty well considering my best raw meet squat (without knee wraps though) is 535 which was the top weight at the top on these. Thanks to Rich for spotting me and helping out and Bri Otto for filming.
GHRS on the Home GHR-
BWx8x3
I’ve been hesitant to do these since I’ve been dealing with trying to let my partial hamstring tear completely heal. Thankfully the comfort of the floor based Home GHR makes it easy to control how much stress is placed on the hamstrings since a controlled descent and assistance from a push up can be incorporated. People who start out on a full sized GHR often mention how they feel “like they’re going to fall” while using the GHR, which is also taken out of the equation on the Home GHR.
Standing Cable Ab Crunches w/Spud Straps-
75x15x3
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
