After sustaining multiple low back issues the past year, I'm now focusing on being a bench press specialist for the next year or so (both raw and equipped). I'm currently just trying to increase muscle mass and keep my low back healthy and give it time to rest and recover.

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This particular Monday I got in some extra back work on my own in the garage. I was cramped for time again, so I didn't get a ton of work in. It was something better than nothing I guess, and it was a quick and productive so it's a win.


Items Used in this Training Session Econo Land Mine Meadows Handle Tsunami Lat Bar T-Bar Handle

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) Meadows Row 5x12 per arm

B1) Tsunami Bar Lat Pulldowns 4x10

C1) Cable Shrugs 3x15

D1) T-Bar Rows 4x15


Brandon Smitley
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