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
When I went to squat I noticed that I had both my Metal squat shoes and my Jordan boxing shoes, unfortunately I only had the left shoe for each. I figured I was off to a rough start to the training. Thankfully Richie let me borrow his shoes to squat in.
Cambered Bar Parallel Box Squats (Low Box+Soft Foam Pad)-
135x5
225x3
315x2
w/Metal Ace briefs (that were unfortunately super loose on me right now since I’m so light)-
405x2
w/Reverse light bands-
495x2
w/Metal all black knee wraps-
545x2
565x2
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Jeff did a great job of hanging with me and 19 year old Tyler Weaver squatted a solid PR single with 565 as well.
Although doctors, especially Orthopedic Surgeons with an obvious misunderstanding of the benefits of strength training, often tell lifters to quit powerlifting, Jeff is clear evidence that the benefits outweigh the risks. With herniated discs in his lumbar vertebrae and high blood pressure he has continued to train heavy against his doctor’s wishes. Now his back feels stronger than ever and after 22 years of being dependant on BP meds his blood pressure is now low enough to come completely off. Nice work Jeff.
Standing Cable Ab Crunches w/Spud Straps-
75x15
90x12x2
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