I’m currently in meet prep for the RPS Lexen Spring Fling in Columbus, Ohio on May 9th, 2015. I will be competing in my first multi-ply meet, going bench only at 148 pounds.

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Sunday I was back in the shirt and getting some more work in. I'm doing a much better job overall setting the shirt, getting things where I want, and just being comfortable in the shirt. I've got 2 more sessions in it before meet day, so considering I've handled the weights I plan to at the meet, I am on a good path. I think moving forward in the future I will be able to push it more, but my only goal for this meet is to get on the board and have some fun. I took my opener for a really good fast single, and what I'm thinking will be my second attempt with a reverse band. Both were excellent, and I couldn't be happier. The guys that train with me have never been around gear, and they are doing a fantastic job helping me out. Good training partners make things so much easier.

Next weekend I will be at Elitefts to get one more big shirt day in, and then it's basically cruise time until the meet.


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Warm Up Bench Press - 50's x4x12 Mini Band Face Pulls - 100 total reps DB Side Bend - 3x20

A1) Bench Press 45x10 95x5 135x5 185x3 225x3 255x2 275x1 295x1 315x3 (air board) - add Metal Jack 345x1 (grazed shirt) 375x1 (touch) 395x1 (touch) 425x1 - add reverse mini bands

B1) Reverse Mini Band 2 Board 315x5 345x5 365x5

C1) Standing Rope Cable Row 5x10-15

D1) Crossbody Tricep Ext 5x15 D2) Cable Hammer Curls 3x15

E1) SA Band Mace Ball Fly 3x15 per arm


Brandon Smitley
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