I’m currently in meet prep for the 2015 XPC Finals at the Arnold Sports Festival during the weekend of March 6-8th. I will be competing on Friday, March 6th, 2015 at 132 pounds, raw with knee wraps.


More deloading. But at least this part of the deload I get to move some weight. My goal for this session was to keep some speed around and do everything I could to keep my body happy. I went with the SS Yoke Bar to save my shoulders and the chains because of the lack of forced eccentrics. I felt really good, had some fun with the accessory work, and then shut it down for the day. Still got a good sweat in and felt fresh. So I'm doing my job, so to speak.


Warm Up Reverse Hyper - 290 for 40 total reps

A1) SSB Squats vs Chains (3 per side) First rep paused in hole 65x10 65x5 - add chains 115x5 155x3 205x2 225x2 245x6x2

B1) Sumo Speed Deadlifts vs Chains (4 total) 135x5 135x5 - add chains 185x3 225x2 275x4x1

C1) Scrape the Rack Dimel Deads 3x15

D1) KB Swings 3x25

E1) Buzz Saw Planks 3x60 sec


Brandon Smitley
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