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.

 
BIG Benching (w/VIDEO)
BIG Benching (w/VIDEO)
XPC Finals Meet Prep; Wk 8, Day 2 - 2.15.15
Speedy Benching, Boards, and A Side of Fluff (w/VIDEO)
Speedy Benching, Boards, and A Side of Fluff (w/VIDEO)
XPC Finals Meet Prep; Wk 7, Day 4 - 2.12.15
Quick Picks for the Week 2/8/15
Quick Picks for the Week 2/8/15
Articles you don't want to miss!
Speed Squats/Deads and Yoke Bar Chair Deadlifts (w/VIDEO)
Speed Squats/Deads and Yoke Bar Chair Deadlifts (w/VIDEO)
XPC Finals Meet Prep; Wk 7, Day 3 - 2.10.15
Some Lighter Bench Work, Feet Up Benching (w/VIDEO)
Some Lighter Bench Work, Feet Up Benching (w/VIDEO)
XPC Finals Meet Prep; Wk 7, Day 2 - 2.8.15
Big Squat at the Elitefts S4 Compound (w/VIDEO)
Big Squat at the Elitefts S4 Compound (w/VIDEO)
XPC Finals Meet Prep; Wk 7, Day 1 - 2.7.15
Speed Bench and Board Work (w/VIDEO)
Speed Bench and Board Work (w/VIDEO)
XPC Finals Meet Prep; Wk 6, Day 4 - 2.5.15
Speed Squats/Deads and Breaking in the New P2 Lever Belt
Speed Squats/Deads and Breaking in the New P2 Lever Belt
XPC Finals Meet Prep; Wk 6, Day 3 - 2.3.15
Quick Picks for the Week 2/1/15
Quick Picks for the Week 2/1/15
Get Smarter, to Get Stronger!
Bench Opener and Second Attempt (w/VIDEO)
Bench Opener and Second Attempt (w/VIDEO)
XPC Finals Meet Prep; Wk 6, Day 2 - 2.1.15
Openers on Squats/Deads, and Adding HBCD (w/VIDEO)
Openers on Squats/Deads, and Adding HBCD (w/VIDEO)
XPC Finals Meet Prep; Wk 6, Day 1 - 1.31.15
Swiss Bar Speed Bench, and Last Day of the Deload
Swiss Bar Speed Bench, and Last Day of the Deload
XPC Finals Meet Prep; Wk 5, Day 4 - 1.29.15
Yoke Bar Speed Squats, and Speed Pulls
Yoke Bar Speed Squats, and Speed Pulls
XPC Finals Meet Prep; Wk 5, Day 3 - 1.27.15
Client/Lifter Spotlight: Renea Andrzejewski
Client/Lifter Spotlight: Renea Andrzejewski
I'm still trying to figure out how to pronounce her last name too..
Benching...Well, Kinda
Benching...Well, Kinda
Since joining team elitefts™ Fall 2013, Brandon Smitley hasn’t slowed down at all. In 2014 he secured a ten-times body weight RAW total and is one of our fastest-rising team members. At only 25 years old, Smitley holds a bachelor’s degree in Health and Fitness and a Masters in Physical Education and Coaching. He is currently training for the XPC
Quick Picks for the Week 1/25/15
Quick Picks for the Week 1/25/15
Weekly reading you DON'T want to miss!
The "D"
The "D"
XPC Finals Meet Prep; Wk 5, Day 1 - 1.24.15
Speed Bench, Work Up PR, and Assistance (with VIDEO)
Speed Bench, Work Up PR, and Assistance (with VIDEO)
XPC Finals Meet Prep; Wk 4, Day 4 - 1.22.15
Speed Squats/Deadlifts and Work Up Sets (with VIDEO)
Speed Squats/Deadlifts and Work Up Sets (with VIDEO)
XPC Finals Meet Prep; Wk 4, Day 3 - 1.20.15
NEW Elitefts Wrist Wrap Review (with VIDEO)
NEW Elitefts Wrist Wrap Review (with VIDEO)
Breaking down the NEW Elitefts Wrist Wraps
4 Simple Ways to Increase Volume
4 Simple Ways to Increase Volume
Use these special techniques to boost your volume without crushing your recovery.
Tuesday's Super Light Full Body Deload...
Tuesday's Super Light Full Body Deload...
I’m currently in meet prep for the RPS Lexen Xtreme Fall Classic in Columbus, Ohio on October 25th, 2014, competing raw with wraps in the 132-lb. weight class.
Smitley Totals 10X Bodyweight Raw!
Smitley Totals 10X Bodyweight Raw!
At the RPS Lexen Extreme Fall Classic, Smitley cements his legacy with an impressive day of lifting.
So You Think You Can Front Squat? (Part 3)
So You Think You Can Front Squat? (Part 3)
How should you incorporate front squats into your training? Try this 10-week program.
So You Think You Can Front Squat? (Part 2)
So You Think You Can Front Squat? (Part 2)
In our second of three on this series, we focus on the executing of the front squat, particularly form and technique.
So You Think You Can Front Squat? (Part 1)
So You Think You Can Front Squat? (Part 1)
As an athlete or Olympic lifter, the most popular squat variant would be the front squat. Learn the proper execution here.
Wise Words for Aspiring Strength Coaches
Wise Words for Aspiring Strength Coaches
The under-the-bar and academic experiences needed to become a successful strength coach.
Don’t Take Squat for Granted
Don’t Take Squat for Granted
Each day...every training session...is a blessing.
Low Carb Chocolate Peanut Butter Protein Pudding
Low Carb Chocolate Peanut Butter Protein Pudding
This dessert is all that is chocolatey goodness...without the sugar buzz and immediate crash. Plus, it packs a protein punch!

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