I'm currently in a off season style of training, trying to bring up weak points and improve body composition for the duration of the summer. At the end of summer I will reevaluate where I stand, and decide whether I would like to compete in the late fall, or wait until the XPC Finals in March of 2016.

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Tuesday was a decent training day. I was still feeling it a bit from Saturday's session in the hamstrings, but I pushed on. Usually after this day if I stay have any soreness it usually is gone the day after. I wasn't too thrilled with my squats, and I think being a bit tight had to do with that. All in all, it was just one of those days you chalk up that you just get through. However, my deadlifts are looking much better with the stance adjustment and minor technique changes. I'm doing a lot better job of setting my lats and keeping the bar incredibly close, which is allowing for a much better break from the floor. One more session, then some weekend training and coaching at elitefts!


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Items Used in this Training Session Cambered Squat Bar EZ Loaders Chains Pro Mini Band SS Yoke Bar

Warm Up Reverse Hyper - 290x3x15

Grip Work A1) 2 Plate Pinch Grip Deadlift - 115x1 (5 sec hold)

A1) Cambered Bar Speed Squats vs 3 Chains/Side First rep paused in the hole 65x10 65x5 - add chains 95x3 115x2 135x2 155x2 185x2 205x9x2 225x3 260x3 290x12 - PR

B1) Sumo Speed Deadlifts vs Quad Mini Bands 135x5 135x5 - add bands 185x3 225x2 280x7x1

C1) FFE Reverse Lunges 3x15 per leg

D1) Single Leg Band Leg Extension 4x20

E1) Reverse Hyper Leg Curls 3x20 E2) GHR Plank Hold vs Band 4x15 sec


Brandon Smitley
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