3/27- Raw Bench and dealing with pain

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. 15 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 Mini Band Shoulder Dislocations and Pull Aparts x12x3 Flat Bench- 95x5 135x5 185x3 2 Board- 225x3 w/Metal Catapult- 275x3 295x3 Single Arm Incline Chest Presses- 50x12 60x12 65x12 Cybex Tricep Extensions- 90x12 100x12 110x12 Although my joint pain seems to be most noticeable in my knees the majority of the time benching is by far the most painful movement for me. It kills my shoulders and wrists. Believe me, I’m tired of having to have my posts full of me bitching about my issues. Thankfully things seem to finally be improving some.

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