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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I tied my PR on this shoulder saver movement for the week! I kept the accessory work rather similar, and just had an overall rather solid training session. It was still a rushed session for the most part, but I'll take what I can get!


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) Red Shoulder Saver Bench Press vs Doubled Mini Bands Up to 215x8 190x2x12 190x15

B1) Close Grip Swiss Bar Bench Press vs Doubled Monster Mini Bands 95x8 110x8 115x8 120x8

C1) Incline Tate Press 4x12

D1) Decline KB Skull Crushers 4x12

E1) Standing Band External Rotations 4 sets E2) Overhead Band Tricep Extensions 100 total reps E3) Standing Band Crunches 100 total reps


Brandon Smitley
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