While I might not still be back to 100%, I'm healthy enough to compete bench only. Therefore, I am currently in meet prep, where I will compete at the APF/AAPF Summer Bash on July 29th, 2017. I'll be competing the 132-lb. weight class, multi-ply, where I look to bench press 500+ pounds, yet still mending my low back issues.

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Monday wrapped up some good back and bicep work before the Fourth. Just some good quality work to get in after a good heavy bench day the day prior. I was definitely feeling it, and things were strictly by feel for the day. I kept the pace pushed, and it ended up being a blood flow based workout more than anything else. It's about time I start pulling the total volume down soon anyways.


Items Used in this Training Session

Warm Up Cats & Camels - 10 Quadraped T-Spine Ext - 10 each Band Dislocations - 10 Alternating Band Dislocations - 10 each Band Pressdowns - 15 Band Straight Arm Lat Pulldowns - 15 Band Face Pulls - 15 Single Arm Band Fly - 15 each Band Rows - 15 Band Curls - 15

A1) Low Row Machine 4x10

B1) Supinated Front Pulldown Machine 3x8

C1) Seated Cable Rows 4x12

D1) Pull Ups 4 sets, max reps *Varying grip position on each set.*

E1) DB Pullovers 2x15

F1) Spider Curls 4x8-12

G1) Hammer Curls 3x10-12

H1) Seated Calf Raises 4x12 H2) TRX Pallof Hold 3x20 sec per side


Brandon Smitley
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