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-
135x3
225x3
315x2
405x2
405+40 lbs of chains x2
405+80 lbs of chains x2
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This is the first time I’ve pulled heavy raw off the floor in a while. The ol left hamstring is still a little tight, so it’s tough not to be overly aware of it and adjust my form some to compensate. I think my hips were lifting a little more than they normally would.
Close Grip Cable Pulldowns-
150x8
180x8
195x8
Ab Wheel GHRs on The Home GHR
BWx15x2
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BW+20 lbs chain x15
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This is another unique exercise option that can be performed on the Home GHR that I’ve seen numerous OBB members perform so I thought I’d give them a try. I have to admit that they weren't too difficult, but it is a good way to incorporate the option of either using more abs or more hamstrings, depending on which area you’re trying to target, so it is a good combo movement.
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
