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.

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


Monday I got in some back and bicep volume post bench shirt work. I was actually feeling really good coming into this session for some odd reason, even after having what seemed like a really long weekend and with work obligations stacking up like crazy at the moment. Some good drop sets and bicep pump to make it a solid training day.


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) High Row Machine 4x8

B1) Deadstop T-Bar Rows 4x10; then two drop sets on the last set

C1) Seated Cable Rows 4x10

D1) Lat Pulldowns 3x15

E1) Preacher Curls 4x8-10

F1) Seated Incline DB Curls 3x8-10

G1) Seated Calf Raises 4x10-12

H1) Pallof Hold 3x20 sec per side


Brandon Smitley
Tagged: Training Log
ELITEFTS - TABLE TALK PIC

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.

ELITEFTS - join-th-crew-hero-shopify

Join the Crew!

Support us and access premium content monthly!