Volume Monsters

Terre Haute Intensity Resistance and Sports Training

Bodybuilding, Powerlifting

Coach

Brandon Smitley

The Volume Monster program was born from the need to train like a monster, but with a methodical method of doing so with ample recovery. In my years of powerlifting, I was always known for the amount of volume that I could program and recover from, and the truth is, you too, can train like this.

This program is a blend of powerlifting and bodybuilding, also known more commonly as powerbuilding. We use big exercises for strength (squat, bench press, deadlift) and bodybuilding based exercises and programming for size and conditioning.

Get the show with the go, while training like a monster AND being healthy.

It can be done. And more importantly, I can ensure you that this programming will also be some of the most enjoyable training you've done. You'll look forward to hitting the gym every day.

Join the Volume Monster: The perfect blend of strength, size, and challenging as hell training.

$29 / mo

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Support When You Need It

Think you'll have questions? Want to know the method to the madness or why we're doing something? Don't worry, I've got you.

In The Trenches

As a full-time strength coach and strength athlete, you're getting programming from not only a lifter, but a coach that runs his own training facility. These are programs that I've personally done, but also written for others with amazing success.

Features

Access to ME!

Want to talk strength, size, and training with a real strength coach? Don't worry, I'm right here with you.

Programming 5 days per week

In general programming with be 5 days per week - 2 lower body days, 3 upper body days.

Exercise Video Guidance

Almost every exercise will be ME showing you how to perfectly execute each and every rep. Leave no doubt in your execution.

Detailed, expert instruction

With over a decade of coaching and programming for elite powerlifters and strength athletes, you'll have all the coaching cues you could need.

Delivered through TrainHeroic

Sweating over a lifeless PDF is so last year. We'll push you harder, know you better, and keep you going longer, all through an app.

Equipment

Required

Barbell // Plates // Dumbbells // Standard Machines // Bands

Recommended

Specialty Bars // Sleds // Specialty Equipment

Sample Week

I will write fresh programming weekly. You’ll get notifications when they’re ready

Sunday

2022-05-23

Seated Leg Curl (Machine)

10, 10, 10, 10, MAX, 20

SSB Squat

1 x 10

Close Stance Leg Press

3 x 8

Leg Extension (Machine)

30, 25, 20

Romanian Deadlift (RDL)

3 x 10

Ab Wheel Fallout

3 x 10

Seated Calf Raise

5 x MAX

Monday

2022-05-24

Machine Chest Press

1 x 8

Swiss Bar Bench Press

5 x 5

Dips

3 x 10

Incline Bench Press

15, 12, 10, 8, 6

DB Lateral Raise

4 x 12

DB Lateral Raise

4 x 15

Seated Bent Over Rear Delt Raise

4 x 25

Wednesday

2022-05-26

Meadows Row

4 x 10

Single Arm Lat Pulldown

4 x 8

DB/KB Pullover

4 x 12

Pendlay Row

3 x 8

GHH/Back Extension

3 x MAX

Leg Raises

3 x MAX

Thursday

2022-05-27

Cable Tricep Pressdown

15, 15, 15, 15, MAX

Cable Bicep Curl

8, 8, 8, 8, MAX

DB Hammer Curl

10, 10, 10, 10, MAX

Supinated Cable Pressdown

12, 12, 12, 12, MAX

KB Skull Crusher

8, 8, 8, 8, MAX

Barbell Bicep Curl

8, 8, 8, 8, MAX

Calf Raise

4 x 20

Coach

Brandon Smitley

Coach Brandon is a world record holding powerlifter, strength coach, and personal trainer based out of Indiana. He is committed to helping you with a no BS approach to getting better, whether that be at sports or being a bad ass in the weight room or on the platform.

Let's Do THIS!

No more effing around. Become a Volume Monster.

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FAQs

Who Is This For?

This programming is for anyone with a fair amount of strength training knowledge. If you're looking to get bigger, stronger, stay healthy, but train freaking HARD, this programming is definitely for you.

Can I Do This In A Commercial Gym?

While it would be ideal to be training in a good, hardcore training facility, if you're in a standard commercial gym, you can 100% get this done. I give you options to substitute in case you don't have a specific piece of equipment.

Why Should I Pick This Program Over Others?

I've personally trained like this for years. I have been at the top of the powerlifting ranks for years, but also stayed sub 10% bodyfat. If you're wanting to have amazing pumps, get stronger, and truly enjoy training, you're not going to find a better program to follow.

Can I Start Whenever?

While ideally you would start at the beginning of training cycles (about every 10-12 weeks), you can start at any time. Shoot me a message and I can provide suggestions on how to adjust volume to ease you in appropriately. But in general, the best time to start is NOW.

The Proof

Dave Tate

CEO & Founder, Elitefts.com

Verified Athlete

"Brandon Smitley is part of team “elitefts” and fills the role as one of our Coaches, Sponsors and Authors. This endorsement has been EARNED through the excellent results he has had with his clients and other team members of elitefts.com. We have no doubt Brandon can help take you to the next level."

Michael Tanner

Founder & President, Purdue Barbell

Verified Athlete

"All of his programming and coaching is rooted in science, but, more importantly, has been tested in the trenches by himself and at least several of his clients. I look forward to continuing my relationship with Brandon, both as an athlete myself, but also as the leader of Purdue Barbell."

Wil Fleming

Owner, 1Kilo

Verified Athlete

"Brandon is one of the best young coaches in the country. He has taken his experience as one of the best powerlifters in the world, and applied that dedication to helping others."

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