Profession: Sheriff’s Police Detective
Sport: Powerlifting/Equipped Bench Specialist
Training Facility: Mecca Barbell – Rock Falls, IL (Owner)
Accomplishments: Two Time WPO Bench Bash 4 Cash Heavyweight Champion, Two Time WPO Arnold Classic Bench Heavyweight Champion, 2006 Mendy Classic Heavyweight Champion, WPO Star of Star Heavyweight Champion (kiev, Ukraine), IPA Golden Tiger Masters Champion (Russia), USPA Olympia Overall Champion. Have held 21 All-time bench world records. Was only the 2nd Athlete to hold consecutive All-Time world Records in three separate weight classes at the same time. Have held numerous, state, national, and world federation records.
Best Benches: 821 @ 220 lbs class in 2003
905 @ 242 lbs Class in 2003
948 @ 275 lbs Class in 2004
959 @ 308 lbs Class in 2013
In 2013 I competed at the APF Holly Jolly in Aurora IL. During warmups I knew something in my left shoulder was messed up bad as I could barely 225 without extreme pain. I finished the meet benching 959 lbs. Went to the Doctor the following Monday and learned that I needed surgery to repair a radial tear in the cartilage surrounding my humeral head. A few weeks later I underwent surgery and they discovered my labarum was fully torn as well. A year of grueling recovery and I found myself handling over 1000 lbs again. Unlike before I found myself mentally weak. My technique went to shit and my confidence in the gym was at an all-time low. This took a huge toll on me physically and mentally. For the first time in my Powerlifting Career I felt human. Having been in the game for 20 years I was fortunate this set back was my first serious injury. Eventually I had to say enough is enough.
Currently I am concentrating on getting my bodyweight/strength under control. I have had many great people behind me. With shoulder issues and flexibility issues I reached out to some of the best in the game. I have been working with MR 3000 Donnie Thompson, and Brian Defalco to address a lot of issues.
I am excited to be working with Chris Duffin and Kabuki Strength! I will be back on the platform in the near future. Records to be broken!