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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Rather solid accessory/back day in the books. Having a little fun with the variations and getting some good contraction in. Still staying rather consistent and on top of things, so I'm looking to see how the momentum builds over the course of the three week wave.


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) T-Bar Rows vs Chains 3x8

B1) Wtd Wide Grip Pull Ups (+10) 3 sets, max reps

C1)Supinated DB Chest Supported Rows 3x12

D1) MAG Grip Lat Pulldowns 3x12 D2) Spud Strap Standing Cable Rows 3x12

E1) Landmine Oblique Twists 3x15 per side


Brandon Smitley
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