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


For this Thursday evening, I just got in some extra shoulder and arm work. Even though I had already hit some earlier in the week, I just knocked out some more since I had the time and was set to bench press on the coming Saturday. An overall good pump, so I can't complain.


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) Chest Supported Rear Delt Raises 4x15

B1) Cable Upright Rows 3x15 B2) Seated Lateral Raises 3x12

C1) High Incline DB Press Up to a hard set of 12

D1) Dual Handle Pressdowns 5x12 D2) DB Curls 5x8

E1) Overhead Cable Tricep Extensions 5x15 E2) Cable Curls 5x10

F1) Preacher Curl Machine 3x10 F2) Rolling Tricep Extensions 3x10

G1) Seated Calf Raises 5x10-15


Brandon Smitley
Tagged: Training Log
ELITEFTS - TABLE TALK PIC

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.

ELITEFTS - join-th-crew-hero-shopify

Join the Crew!

Support us and access premium content monthly!