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.
I'm currently in off season training and am planning to compete in the Olympia single ply meet next.
Standard warm up:
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
Lat Saw Pulldowns-
120x12
135x10
150x8
Grip work w/gripper-
25x12
50x12
75x12
My buddy, producer, and expert photographer, Tyler Marino took some pics of April Harper and I using the Home GHR for an article I wrote on why everyone needs a GHR. Although I knew I had to squat the following day I ended up doing a few sets that killed my hamstrings.
GHRs on The Home GHR
BWx8
BW+20 lb chain x8
BW+25 x8
BW w/push ups x8
Close Grip Cable Rows-
135x12
150x12
165x10
DB Hammer Curls-
30x12
35x12
40x12
Trinity stopped at Publix on the way home from the gym. She was wearing one of her Orlando Barbell shirts. Here’s how her dialogue went with the bag boy:
Bag boy: Did you just come from the gym?
Trinity: Yes, I just squatted.
Bag Boy: I used to lift weights in high school. So, for the record, can you push 13 carts?
Trinity: Haha, I hope so.
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