Brandon Smitley

www.brandonsmitley.com

Brandon Smitley is a 2011 graduate of Purdue University where earned his Bachelor’s degree in Health and Fitness, and of Indiana State University with his Master's Degree in Coaching. His best lifts to date are a 567-pound squat, 330-pound bench, 510-pound deadlift, and 1377-pound total in the 132-pound weight class! Brandon holds his CSCS, USAW, and CPT certifications. He has opened THIRST with his wife, Adrian, to help athletes and others realize their full potential from proper strength training methodologies.

 
Max Effort Lower/Rehab: 100 Total Reps on Everything
Max Effort Lower/Rehab: 100 Total Reps on Everything
The Conjugate Monster Program; Wk 11, Day 1 - 1.28.17
VIDEO: Week 10 Recap
VIDEO: Week 10 Recap
The Conjugate Monster Program
Dynamic Effort Upper: More Fat Bar Speed Work and Back Training
Dynamic Effort Upper: More Fat Bar Speed Work and Back Training
After Brandon’s best meet performance of his powerlifting career, he is now officially a beat up powerlifter. Follow as he mends minor low back issues and works towards his 2017 goals: to compete in a bodybuilding show and get back to the platform 100% healthy.
Bodybuilding Day: All the Legs
Bodybuilding Day: All the Legs
The Conjugate Monster Program; Wk 10, Day 6 - 1.26.17
Bodybuilding Day: Chest, Shoulders, Triceps
Bodybuilding Day: Chest, Shoulders, Triceps
The Conjugate Monster Program; Wk 10, Day 4 - 1.15.17
Dynamic Effort Lower: Implementing Some Box Jumps, and Leg Work
Dynamic Effort Lower: Implementing Some Box Jumps, and Leg Work
The Conjugate Monster Program; Wk 10, Day 4 - 1.24.17
Bodybuilding Day: Back and Biceps
Bodybuilding Day: Back and Biceps
The Conjugate Monster Program; Wk 10, Day 3 - 1.23.17
Max Effort Upper: Reverse Light Band Benching, and I'm Back in the Bench Shirt!
Max Effort Upper: Reverse Light Band Benching, and I'm Back in the ...
The Conjugate Monster Program; Wk 10, Day 2 - 1.22.17
Max Effort Lower/Rehab: Some Minor Leg Work and Purdue Barbell Visits
Max Effort Lower/Rehab: Some Minor Leg Work and Purdue Barbell Visits
The Conjugate Monster Program; Wk 10, Day 1 - 1.21.17
VIDEO: Week 9 Update
VIDEO: Week 9 Update
The Conjugate Monster Program
Dynamic Effort Upper: Fat Bar Speed Work and Back
Dynamic Effort Upper: Fat Bar Speed Work and Back
The Conjugate Monster Program; Wk 9, Day 7 - 1.20.17
Bodybuilding Day: Legs
Bodybuilding Day: Legs
The Conjugate Monster Program; Wk 9, Day 6 - 1.19.17
Bodybuilding Day: Chest, Shoulder, Tri's
Bodybuilding Day: Chest, Shoulder, Tri's
The Conjugate Monster Program; Wk 9, Day 4 - 1.18.17
Dynamic Effort Lower: Still No Speed Work, But Solid Leg Stimulus
Dynamic Effort Lower: Still No Speed Work, But Solid Leg Stimulus
The Conjugate Monster Program; Wk 9, Day 4 - 1.17.17
Bodybuilding Day: Back and Bi's
Bodybuilding Day: Back and Bi's
The Conjugate Monster Program; Wk 9, Day 3 - 1.16.17
Max Effort Upper: Swiss Bar Benching vs Chains
Max Effort Upper: Swiss Bar Benching vs Chains
The Conjugate Monster Program; Wk 9, Day 2 - 1.15.17
Max Effort Lower: Leg Training at Elitefts S4 Compound - Mark Dugdale UGSS
Max Effort Lower: Leg Training at Elitefts S4 Compound - Mark Dugdale UGSS
The Conjugate Monster Program; Wk 9, Day 1 - 1.14.17
VIDEO: Week 8 Update
VIDEO: Week 8 Update
The Conjugate Monster Program
Dynamic Effort Upper: Fat Bar Speed Bench and Back Training
Dynamic Effort Upper: Fat Bar Speed Bench and Back Training
The Conjugate Monster Program; Wk 8, Day 7 - 1.13.17
Bodybuilding Day: Legs - Modified
Bodybuilding Day: Legs - Modified
The Conjugate Monster Program; Wk 8, Day 6 - 1.12.17
Bodybuilding Day: Chest, Shoulders, Triceps
Bodybuilding Day: Chest, Shoulders, Triceps
The Conjugate Monster Program; Wk 8, Day 4 - 1.11.17
Dynamic Effort Lower:  There Was None - Just A Leg Day
Dynamic Effort Lower: There Was None - Just A Leg Day
The Conjugate Monster Program; Wk 8, Day 4 - 1.10.17
BodyBuilding Day: Back and Biceps
BodyBuilding Day: Back and Biceps
The Conjugate Monster Program; Wk 8, Day 3 - 1.9.17
Max Effort Upper: Floor Press vs All The Chains
Max Effort Upper: Floor Press vs All The Chains
The Conjugate Monster Program; Wk 8, Day 2 - 1.8.17
Rehab Lower: Figuring Out What I Need To Do - And Some Training
Rehab Lower: Figuring Out What I Need To Do - And Some Training
The Conjugate Monster Program; Wk 8, Day 1 - 1.7.17
Bodybuilding Day: Smorgasbord of Training
Bodybuilding Day: Smorgasbord of Training
The Conjugate Monster Program; Wk 7, Day 4 - 1.6.17
Bodybuilding Day: Legs
Bodybuilding Day: Legs
The Conjugate Monster Program; Wk 7, Day 3 - 1.5.17
Bodybuilding Day: Back and Biceps
Bodybuilding Day: Back and Biceps
The Conjugate Monster Program; Wk 7, Day 2 - 1.2.17
VIDEO: Week 6 and Lower Back Update
VIDEO: Week 6 and Lower Back Update
The Conjugate Monster Program
Max Effort Upper: Reloading and Where I'm Going From Here
Max Effort Upper: Reloading and Where I'm Going From Here
The Conjugate Monster Program; Wk 7, Day 1 - 1.1.17
Quick Picks for the Month December 2016
Quick Picks for the Month December 2016
I’ve decided to start compiling my own “articles of the month” that go up here on EliteFTS. I’ve been an avid reader of EVERY article for roughly the past 5+ years, and it’s the sole place that I go to increase my knowledge base, lifting, coaching, and personal growth. If you aren’t reading the articles […]
Coming to Grips with My Low Back Situations
Coming to Grips with My Low Back Situations
The Conjugate Monster Program
Dynamic Effort Upper: Speed Bench, Back, and Feeling Things Out
Dynamic Effort Upper: Speed Bench, Back, and Feeling Things Out
The Conjugate Monster Program; Wk 6, Day 7 - 12.31.16
Bodybuilding Day: Legs....Or Not So Much
Bodybuilding Day: Legs....Or Not So Much
The Conjugate Monster Program; Wk 6, Day 6 - 12.30.16
Bodybuilding Day: Chest, Delts, Tri's
Bodybuilding Day: Chest, Delts, Tri's
The Conjugate Monster Program; Wk 6, Day 5 - 12.28.16
Dynamic Effort Lower: Good Signs...and Bad Signs
Dynamic Effort Lower: Good Signs...and Bad Signs
The Conjugate Monster Program; Wk 6, Day 4 - 12.27.16
Bodybuilding Day: Back and Biceps
Bodybuilding Day: Back and Biceps
The Conjugate Monster Program; Wk 6, Day 3 - 12.26.16
Max Effort Upper: Cambered Bench Bar with Shoulder Saver - Christmas Benching
Max Effort Upper: Cambered Bench Bar with Shoulder Saver - Christmas Ben...
The Conjugate Monster Program; Wk , Day 2 - 12.25.16
Max Effort Lower: Christmas Eve Spider Bar Squats
Max Effort Lower: Christmas Eve Spider Bar Squats
The Conjugate Monster Program; Wk 6, Day 1 - 12.24.16
VIDEO: Week 5 Recap
VIDEO: Week 5 Recap
The Conjugate Monster Program
Dynamic Effort Upper: Speed Work and Back
Dynamic Effort Upper: Speed Work and Back
The Conjugate Monster Program; Wk 5, Day 7 - 12.23.16
Bodybuilding Day: High Volume Quad Crushing
Bodybuilding Day: High Volume Quad Crushing
The Conjugate Monster Program; Wk 5, Day 6 - 12.22.16
Bodybuilding Day: Chest, Shoulders, Triceps
Bodybuilding Day: Chest, Shoulders, Triceps
The Conjugate Monster Program; Wk 5, Day 5 - 12.21.16
Dynamic Effort Lower: Working Things Back In
Dynamic Effort Lower: Working Things Back In
The Conjugate Monster Program; Wk 5, Day 4 - 12.20.16
Bodybuilding Day: Back and Biceps
Bodybuilding Day: Back and Biceps
The Conjugate Monster Program; Wk 5, Day 3 - 12.19.16
Max Effort Upper: 2 Board Work, and Triceps
Max Effort Upper: 2 Board Work, and Triceps
The Conjugate Monster Program; Wk 5, Day 2 - 12.18.16
Max Effort Lower: Cambered Bar Disaster
Max Effort Lower: Cambered Bar Disaster
The Conjugate Monster Program; Wk 5, Day 1 - 12.17.16
VIDEO: Week 4 Recap
VIDEO: Week 4 Recap
The Conjugate Monster Program
Dynamic Effort Upper: Speed Bench vs Chains, Back Work
Dynamic Effort Upper: Speed Bench vs Chains, Back Work
The Conjugate Monster Program; Wk 4, Day 7 - 12.16.16
Bodybuilding Day: Leg Thrashing
Bodybuilding Day: Leg Thrashing
The Conjugate Monster Program; Wk 4, Day 6 - 12.15.16
Bodybuilding Day: Chest, Shoulders, Triceps
Bodybuilding Day: Chest, Shoulders, Triceps
The Conjugate Monster Program; Wk 4, Day 5 - 12.14.16
Dynamic Effort Lower: Speed Work, Heavy Deadlifts
Dynamic Effort Lower: Speed Work, Heavy Deadlifts
The Conjugate Monster Program; Wk 4, Day 4 - 12.13.16
Bodybuilding Day: Back and Bicep Pump
Bodybuilding Day: Back and Bicep Pump
The Conjugate Monster Program; Wk 4, Day 3 - 12.12.16
Max Effort Upper: Fat Bar Benching vs Chains, Triceps
Max Effort Upper: Fat Bar Benching vs Chains, Triceps
The Conjugate Monster Program; Wk 4, Day 2 - 12.11.16
Max Effort Lower: SS Yoke Bar Squats vs Chains
Max Effort Lower: SS Yoke Bar Squats vs Chains
The Conjugate Monster Program; Wk 4, Day 1 - 12.10.16
VIDEO: Week 3 Recap
VIDEO: Week 3 Recap
The Conjugate Monster Program
Dynamic Effort Upper: A Swiss Friday Night and Back
Dynamic Effort Upper: A Swiss Friday Night and Back
The Conjugate Monster Program; Wk 3, Day 7 - 12.9.16
Bodybuilding Day: Leg Volume
Bodybuilding Day: Leg Volume
The Conjugate Monster Program; Wk 3, Day 6 - 12.8.16
Bodybuilding Day: Chest, Shoulders, Triceps
Bodybuilding Day: Chest, Shoulders, Triceps
The Conjugate Monster Program; Wk 3, Day 5 - 12.7.16

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