After having set an all-time PR on my equipped bench press with 457lbs, I'm taking the next 12-16 weeks to focus on hypertrophy training. My wife is beginning to diet to do a show within the next year, so I'm shifting this time to join in her footsteps for support. I'm hoping to compete again before the end of 2019.

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A rather high volume upper body day, but things were feeling really good. Added in some variety to keep things fun, and ended up with a pretty good pump. No complaints at all with this session.


Items Used in this Training Session

Warm Up Tons of PRI Based Stuff

A1) DB Bench Press with Twist 3x10

B1) Slight Incline DB Bench Press 3x12

C1) Front DB Flys 3x12 *These are an old one from John Meadows probably 2014-ish?*

D1) Chin Ups 3 sets, max reps

E1) Seated Cable Rows 3x15

F1) DB Shrugs 3x15

G1) Rear Delt Raises 3x10 G2) Lateral Raises 3x10

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Brandon Smitley
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