After sustaining multiple low back issues the past year, and coming off a terrible showing at the XPC Bench Bash, I'm now I can do what's best for my body. I've recently opened up a new training facility, THIRST, so I'm trying to balance life and training the best I can, with hopes that I can compete in some capacity by the end of 2018.

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Putting together a new speed bench wave, and trying some new stuff out by using the cambered bar. With such a big camber, I felt it was best to decrease my percentage, and increase the total sets that I would do. I was rather sore from just that speed bench work alone, so it was the right decision for the first week. It wasn't hard, but just a new stimulus that I'll need to keep working on over the next few weeks. The rest of the session was a breeze and in and out. I managed to squeeze this session in before the gym opened up and I started working with clients. Some good momentum I guess.


Items Used in this Training Session

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) Cambered Bar Speed Bench Press (straight weight) 135x15x3

B1) Arnold Press Up to 50's x 15

C1) Seated Lateral Raises 4x15

D1) Chest Supported Rear Delt Swings 3x30

E1) Lap Curls 3x8 E2) EZ Bar Curls 3x8

F1) Incline DB Curls 4x15


 

Brandon Smitley
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