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 this Friday evening I got in a late chest, shoulders, tricep session. Just really cranked the volume and tried to mentally check out for the evening. A really good pump, and fun evening. I'm ready to get back to some heavier lifting, but with about 2 months to go until my wedding, I'm doing my best to hold off the best I can.


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) Neutral Grip Chest Press Machine Worked up to a hard set of 8

B1) Incline DB Bench Press 4x10-12

C1) Machine Flys 5x10 C2) Push Ups 5 sets, max reps

D1) Reverse Pec Dec 4x15

E1) Single Arm Overhead Press Machine 4x5/4/3 per arm

F1) Dual Handle Pressdowns 4x15

G1) DB Skull Crushers 4x8-12

H1) Dips 3x15 H2) Calves 3x12


Brandon Smitley
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