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 knew that this would be my final training session before heading off the Southern Caribbean for my honeymoon with Adrian. I decided to make it fun, and just chase a crazy pump. We're doing a week long cruise, so my chances of getting any kind of training in are slim to none, but that's entirely okay. That week is designed so that we can both enjoy ourselves and disconnect from the crazy 3-4 months we've recently had.


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) Rear Delt Raises 20, 15, 12, 10; then 3 drop sets

B1) Around the World Lateral Raises 4x10-12

C1) Axle Overhead Press 3x10-12 C2) Spud Strap Low Face Pulls 3x12

D1) Pressdowns 6x10-12 D2) Cable Curls 6x10-12

E1) Run The Rack Hammer Curls 35's -> 15's E2) Close Grip Push Ups Sets of failure between each set of curls


Brandon Smitley
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