11/28- Bench

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. I have been competitively powerlifting for over 22 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 twelve 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. 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 External Shoulder Rotation w/tubing x15x2 Mini Band Face Pulls w/External Rotation x12x3 Flat Bench- 95x5 135x5 185x3 w/Foam- 225x2 3 Board w/Metal Catapult- 275x3 295x2 Flat DB Press- 55x12 65x12 75x8 Light Band Pressdowns x20x3 Cable Face Pulls from the bottom- 90x12 105x10 120x8 I’m not sure how I missed a few days on my training log. It’s hard for me to remember what I’ve done if I don’t write it in my notebook or post right away. I’m still planning to get back on track of posting more regularly. I bought a new computer at work, but haven’t transferred all the data to it yet and have to admit that I'm often resistant to change, event when I realize it would benefit me. As usual, my joints hurt the most on bench which is inhibiting me from increasing in weight as I’d like to. I’m still hoping things will continue to improve.

The M2 Method Raw Training Ebook

The M2 Equipped Training Ebook

The OBB Power Handles

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