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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Friday's training session was SUPER quick. I ended up trying to squeeze this session in between some clients, and of course I ran into someone I knew that HAD to talk me. I was hoping to some more rehab and prehab based stuff, but I just cranked out what I could. I felt good and it was probably for the best that I had to cram this in under 30 minutes. It did the job and I felt better. I can definitely tell I've had my carbs down for a week now, as my energy levels just were struggling compared to normal. The work is done, and now it's time for a super light week to stay fresh.


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) Reverse Pec Dec 3x30

B1) Lateral Raises 4x20

C1) Neutral Grip Chest Press Machine 1x20 1x15 1x12

D1) Seated Cable Flys 3x15 D2) Dips 2 sets, max reps

E1) Rope Pressdowns 4x15


Brandon Smitley
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