Week 2017.08.21

Upcoming events:

  • 2017 Testify Barbell Bash Weightlifting Meet
    • Date: The 2nd annual Testify Barbell Bash will take place on Saturday, 09/23/17!
    • Location: Concordia High School (click here for map) - practice gym
    • Registration: Click here (registration is online only).
    • Registration Deadline: Registration ends on 09/16/17, and those who register by September 9 will receive a Barbell Bash shirt, so register soon to get that shirt!
  • 2017 USSF Fall Classic
    • Date: Saturday, 10/28/17
    • Location: Concordia High School (click here for map) - mezzanine and weight room
    • Registration: Click here (registration is online only).
    • Registration Deadline: The early registration discount deadline is 08/31/17, so register soon to save some dough.

Judy pulls 88 lbs for a set of fahve #deadlift #strongermakeseverythingeasier #barbellsarestrongmedicine #startingstrength #startingstrengthgym #doyourfahves

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This Week's ConditioningOption 1Sled Pyramid – 4, 5, or 6 tiersGo up and down a 4, 5, or 6 tier “sled pyramid” – rest as needed. The distance for each round is 80 m (a down-back on the 40m course). Rest as needed.For example, Bob does the following (4 tiers):Round 1: Empty sledRound 2: 25#Round 3: 50#Round 4: 75#Round 5: 50#Round 6: 25#Round 7: Empty sledOption 28 rounds:6 tire flips50 yd farmer carry (25 yd down-back)Rest 1 minuteCompare to 2017.07.03.Option 33 rounds AMReAP of:1:00 KB Swings, 1.5 pood/1 pood1:00 Rest1:00 Squats1:00 Rest1:00 Burpees1:00 RestCompare to 2016.08.18.