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 in meet prep for the 2018 XPC Bench Bash on the main stage at the Arnold Expo in Columbus, OH. I'll be competing at 132 in multi-ply on Sunday, March 4th, 2018.

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This was a late evening leg training session at the rec, and one of the final crazy sessions that I'll have until well after meet day is over. Just tried to make it fun and enjoy the training (and pain).


Items Used in this Training Session

Warm Up 10 minutes on the stair climber

A1) TRX Leg Curls 3x10 3x6 with a 5 second iso hold on the last rep of each set

B1) Seated Leg Press Ramped up to a hard set of 8

C1) Close Stance Leg Press 4x15 C2) Close Stance Heels Elevated Goblet Squats 4x12

D1) Leg Extensions 2x12-15 D2) Walking Lunges 2x10 per leg

E1) Hack Squat Calves 4x12

F1) Ab Machine 4x10-12


Brandon Smitley
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