My hope is that my coaching log will help you by:
- Showing the benefits of high intensity/low volume training that I’ve followed injury free for over 20 years which has developed into the The Minimalist/M2 Raw Training Method and the The M2 Equipped Training Ebook
- Teaching through the experiences of my training partners and I.
- Helping to show how to overcome adversity, regardless of what it may be.
- Demonstrating the equipment I’ve designed to help benefit lifters such as yourself.
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 OBB Power Handles and wrote the 12 Weeks to a Bigger Bench EBook.
My latest contributions were 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 and The M2 Equipped Training Ebook, the only ebook designed specifically for equipped lifters.
6/11- Deadlifts off 2" Mats
10 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
This was over a month ago, but I swear I will eventually catch up on my log.
I have to admit that as I get older I look less and less forward to my birthday. I realize that we all age, but I don’t necessarily need an annual reminder. Either way, my training is still improving and I’m happy to have a full training crew to help again.
Deadlifts off 3” Mats-
135x5
225x3
w/Ace briefs-
315x2
405x1
475x1
475+40 lbs of chains x2
475+80 lbs of chains x1
Single Arm Cable Rows-
60x12
75x10
80x8TKEs on Cybex Rotary Hip-
150x15
160x15
170x15GHRs on the Home GHR-
BWx8x3Standing Cable Crunches w/Spud Straps-
75x15
90x12
105x12I’ve wanted to go hang gliding for a long time. I thought this would be the closest sensation of flying like a bird and it was pretty close. It was an awesome experience that I would definitely do again, especially now that I know what I’m in for. I was surprised how quickly we started dropping once the ultra light released us, and I have to admit that I got a little queasy towards the end, but it’s not every day I experience something like this.
I’m not sure I’m ready to skydive, but I definitely recommend doing something that scares you a little every now and then. It reminds you that you’re alive.
The M2 Method Raw Training Ebook
The M2 Equipped Training Ebook
The Affordable and Effective Floor Based Home GHR
12 Weeks to a Bigger Bench EBook
