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.
10 mins on recumbent bike
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 Pull aparts and Shoulder Dislocations x12x3
External Rotation w/tubing x1x2
Flat Bench-
95x5
135x5
175x3x6
Incline Cybex Chest Press-
170x10
180x10
190x10
Cybex Tricep Extensions-
90x12
100x12
110x12
This was basically the old man workout since it was all I could handle today. Thankfully Trinity trained with me to help keep me motivated and Dave Tate understands that my log is going to suck for a while until I get my autoimmune issues worked out. He even recommended just doing 2 exercises a couple of times a week until I get my adrenal issues worked out and my energy is restored which makes sense since that’s about all I have the energy to do. These autoimmune issues are crazy and frustrating as hell since I have such little control over how I feel. Either way, I’ll keep plugging away and doing what I can in hopes that I’ll continue to improve.
The M2 Equipped Training Ebook
The M2 Method Raw Training Ebook
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
Learn how I got strong before my body decided to start attacking itself:
