ABOUT ANTHONY FONTANA
Anthony is a former Purdue Barbell member, and is currently running his programming through Brandon Smitley.
ABOUT JOSH LYTLE
About Josh Lytle is a Mechanical Engineering Technology undergraduate at Purdue University. He currently serves as the Vice President of the Purdue Barbell Club. Josh competes in powerlifting at the 242lb Wt. Class. Personal Records Squat – 518 Bench – 315 Deadlift – 551 …
Front Loaded SSB Step Up
Discover the Front Loaded SSB Step Up, an innovative single-leg exercise that transforms traditional step ups by utilizing a safety squat bar across the front of your body for improved posture and strength development. This comprehensive guide details proper execution techniques, optimal box height selection, and specific programming strategies for strength, hypertrophy, and athletic performance, providing you with a versatile lower body movement that delivers superior results with less soreness than conventional single-leg alternatives.
Test Training Log
This is a test training log.
Welcome to the NEW Smitley Performance Systems!
Unfortunately I have had some major technical difficulties with my previous website, and I was forced to start a whole new one. In hindsight, this was a blessing in disguise. My new web designer, Rahman, was able to get this website flipped over and responsive within 48 hours of me providing him with the backend…
NEWS: Brandon Smitley Interview on the Northwest Strength Science Podcast
Recently I had the pleasure to sit down with Christopher Evans of the Northwest Strength Science Podcast and talk shop. It was a pleasure of him to offer me a great opportunity and pass on some of my thoughts on the health, fitness, strength and conditioning, and personal training fields. We talked about my article,…