Week 2017.11.20

As a reminder, with Thanksgiving coming up, here are the hours for Wednesday - Saturday of this week:Wednesday, 11/22/17: Regular hoursThursday, 11/23/17: ClosedFriday, 11/24/17: 7:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.Saturday, 11/25/17: Regular hoursUpcoming events:

• 2017 Testify Christmas Classic Weightlifting Meet
  • Date: The 2nd annual Testify Christmas Classic will take place on Saturday, 12/16/17!
  • Location: Concordia High School (click here for map) - practice gym
  • Registration: Click here (registration is online only).
  • Registration Deadline: Registration by 12/02/17 to guarantee your shirt (registration ends on 12/09/17), so register soon!

@noremac75 fights hard for a PR double on the press...and then shows why drinking and lifting don’t mix #PR #walkingishard #thisiswhywecanthavenicethings #startingstrength #press #startingstrengthgym

A post shared by Testify Strength & Cond. (@testifystrengthconditioning) on Nov 14, 2017 at 1:26pm PST

This Week's ConditioningOption 1“Prowler Base”1. Load up a manageable weight.2. Sprint 40m at 85% intensity.3. Rest until breathing and heart rate slow down. (45 sec – 2 min)4. Repeat 5-15 times.Courtesy of “Death by Prowler” by Matt Reynolds and Stef Bradford (on Starting Strength).Option 210 rounds:25 yd yoke carryRest 1 minuteCompare to 2017.10.09.Option 321-15-9 reps for time of:Power Clean, 135#/95#Slapping/Clapping Push-upsCompare to 2016.11.14.