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'm continuing to add weight each week to this, which is a good sign. Things are progressively getting a bit more challenging, but think I've still got another 15-20 pounds before I really have to start working hard for these. A good training session though!


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 Swiss Angle Bench Bar Bench Press 155x10x10

B1) Stretchers 4x10

C1) T-Bar Rows 4x12

D1) DB Chest Supported Rows 4x12

E1) Straight Arm Lat Pulldowns 3x12-15 E2) Semi Supinated Chins 3x6


Brandon Smitley
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