“You won’t be able to weightlift anymore.” That’s what my orthopedic surgeon told me when we sat down to discuss getting a total shoulder replacement, something that seemed necessary to relieve my shoulder pain and arthritis.
Though I have had a long and successful career as a homebuilder, powerlifting has always been my passion. I have been powerlifting for about 15 years, competing on the world stage with more than 30 world records to my name.
In 2014, at the peak of my competitive powerlifting career, Kabuki Strength, the gym I co-own in Portland, OR, opened its doors for amateur-to-elite-level lifters.
This began the venture that has had the largest impact on my performance, health, and overall life. However, around this time, I was
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