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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I managed to get in some light squat work with the SSB. I used the box and just really worked on time under tension by using some rest/pause work. Overall it felt rather good, but I'm just trying to get the feel for things and mix things up. I still don't want to go heavy yet and have a lot more to keep working on.


Items Used in this Training Session SS Yoke Bar Box Squat Box Blast Straps

Warm Up

A1) Band Leg Curls 4x15

B1) SSB Box Squats 3x6+6+6+6 *Each set had a 6 second rest/pause.*

C1) Assisted Pistol Squat 3x12 per leg

D1) TK Goblet Squats 3x20

E1) Single Leg RDL 3x15 per leg E2) Blast Strap Stir the Pot 3x20


Brandon Smitley
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