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


Thursday's training had some extra volume for the legs, and this was a pretty brutal training session. I didn't think it was going to be all that bad until I finally got going. No complains though, and still seeing some good progress with my strength and hypertrophy in the legs. I can't wait to get back to some really heavy squatting hopefully in the next 3-4 months or so. For now, it's just about making minor improvements.


Items Used in this Training Session

Warm Up PRI Breathing Work - 5 min Hip Flexor Stretch - 30 sec per leg Leg Swings (forward and side to side) - 10 each Single Leg RDL - 10 per leg Bulgarian Split Squat - 10 per leg Goblet Squat - 10 Standing Band Crunch - 15

A1) Seated Leg Curls 4x12; then a drop set on the last set; then drop the weight for a 20 sec iso hold

B1) Horizontal Hack Squat 4x10 - ramping the weight up each set B2) Bulgarian Split Squats 4x10 per leg

C1) Close Stance Leg Press 3x20

D1) Leg Extensions 100 total reps

E1) Hack Squat Good Mornings 3x15

F1) Hack Squat Calf Raises 4x12-15


Brandon Smitley
Tagged: Training Log

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.

Join the Crew!

Support us and access premium content monthly!