After sustaining multiple low back issues the past year, and coming off a terrible showing at the XPC Bench Bash, I'm now focused on training to improve my body and mind as I prepare for my wedding in June. I hope to be back on the platform towards the end of 2018.

For programming and coaching inquires, please email SmitleyPerformanceSystems@gmail.com or visit brandonsmitley.com


What I had hoped to get some back and bicep work in, all I was able to squeeze in was some back work. I got in the main work that I really wanted to hammer, so that's a good thing. Just going to have to start pushing the pace a little bit more in certain places on the training so try to squeeze in what I have planned in my head. Still a productive day, I've just got more to work on I guess.


Items Used in this Training Session Swiss Lat Bar

Warm Up Lateral Raises DB Overhead Press Rear Delt Raises DB Bench Press DB Flys DB Skull Crushers DB Rows DB Curls 15 each

A1) Swiss Bat Lat Pulldowns 3x10

B1) Standing Cable Rows 3x12

C1) DB Rows 3x10 per arm

D1) Wide Grip Pull Ups 3 sets, max reps

E1) Side Plank Hold off GHR 3x30 sec per side


Brandon Smitley

EliteFTS Table Talk— Where strength meets truth. Hosted byDave Tate, Table Talk cuts through the noise to bring raw, unfiltered conversations about training, coaching, business, and life under the bar. No fluff. No hype. Just decades of experience — shared to make you stronger in and out of the gym.

Join the Crew!

Support us and access premium content monthly!