After sustaining multiple low back issues the past year, I'm now focusing on being a bench press specialist for the next year or so (both raw and equipped). I'm currently just trying to increase muscle mass and keep my low back healthy and give it time to rest and recover.

For programming and coaching inquires, please email SmitleyPerformanceSystems@gmail.com or visit brandonsmitley.com


Monday morning was another super quick back workout. I only had about 40 minutes to get something in, so I made the best of my time and supersetted some of the work I had planned. It wasn't ideal, but it got the job done. If I've figured out one thing, it's that having a limited amount of time increases my training density and improves my overall training session. So I guess I can't complain about that.


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) Seated Cable Rows 4x10

B1) Supinated Pulldown Machine 4x12 B2) Supinated Row Machine 4x8

C1) Wide Neutral Grip Pull Ups 3x10 C2) Rope Straight Arm Lat Pulldowns 3x12


Brandon Smitley
Tagged: Training Log

EliteFTS Table Talk— Where strength meets truth. Hosted byDave Tate, Table Talk cuts through the noise to bring raw, unfiltered conversations about training, coaching, business, and life under the bar. No fluff. No hype. Just decades of experience — shared to make you stronger in and out of the gym.

Join the Crew!

Support us and access premium content monthly!