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 Mid Grip Cable Rows- 135x10 150x10 165x10 Gripper Machine- 25x12/arm 50x12/arm 60x12/arm Pull Ups with an attempt at increasing the ROM using
The OBB Power Handles BWx8x3 I used to be decent at pull ups (at least the half ass ones), now I seem to suck at them. I obviously need to incorporate them more often. DB Forearm Rotation (to help alleviate and prevent elbow tendonitis)- External- 15x15, 20x15 Internal- 20x15, 25x15 DB Hammer Curls- 30x10x3 I’m really hoping that my GP can prescribe something to alleviate the crazy inflammation I’ve had on and off for the past year. I have an appointment tomorrow afternoon, but unfortunately that’s around the time that Hurricane Matthew will be starting to head through so I’m worried that they may close the office.
The M2 Equipped Training Ebook
The M2 Method Raw 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

9/30- Upper Accessory (Back and Bis) and some more variety with the OBB Power Handles
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