After sustaining multiple low back issues the past year, and coming off a terrible showing at the XPC Bench Bash, I'm now focused on training to improve my body and mind as I prepare for my wedding in June. I hope to be back on the platform towards the end of 2018.

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On Thursday I got in a make-up back training session that would have normally been on Tuesday. After bouncing back from the odd illness I had, I thought having a make up session wouldn't hurt since it would be next week until I trained back again. Quick and easy one in the garage that evening.


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) Single Arm DB Chest Supported Rows 4x10 per arm; then 2 drop sets per arm

B1) Standing Cable Rows (Supinated) 4x10-12

C1) MAG Grip Lat Pulldowns 4x10-12

D1) Prone DB Shrugs 3x12 D2) Straight Arm Lat Pulldowns 3x10

E1) DB Curls 4x10 E2) Spider Curls 4x8-10

F1) Hammer Curls 4x15 F2) Reverse DB Curls 4x10


Brandon Smitley
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