Inside Testify - November 24, 2025
/THIS WEEK'S SUBMISSION
From our video When Deadlifting Heavy, Don't Stand Up & Try This Instead (click the title to watch):
Andrew Hernandez
Every time I've ever tried the deadlift it resulted in back pain. This video helped me. But the shots of old ladies doing it like pros hurt me.
Phil
I'm glad to hear this helped! And yes indeed, we do have a lot of strong women!
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ARTICLES & VIDEOS
What No One Told You About Squatting (3 Minute Guide)
Struggling with your squat? In this quick 3-minute guide, you’ll learn the simple cues and setup steps most lifters never hear. No fluff, no mobility routines—just the essentials that make the squat finally click. Click here to watch.
This Simple Tactic Fixed His Squat & Deadlift in One Rep
Want a cue that can work wonders for your squat and deadlift? It can even work for your press, bench, snatch, and clean. Click here to read.
Blast from the Past: What is a Snatch (AKA Squat Snatch or Full Snatch)? | Olympic Weightlifting Technique
What is a snatch? How is it different from a power snatch or hang snatch? What is a squat snatch? What is a full snatch? Click here to watch.
Blast from the Past: 5 WORST Breathing & Bracing Mistakes Lifters Don't Know They Are Making
Phil helps you identify and fix several common mistakes regarding breathing and bracing (i.e., the Valsalva maneuver) when lifting. Click here to read.
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WHAT'S COMING UP
Congratulations to everyone who competed at Benching Bonanza this past Friday, and thank you so much to everyone who helped out! Judges, loaders, spotters, those who helped set up and tear down - you all were great, and we couldn't have wonderful events like this without you!
Reminder: Below are the hours for Thanksgiving week (you can also find these on our Location & Hours page). Any days not listed retain their normal hours.
Wednesday, 11/26/25: Regular hours
Thursday, 11/27/25: Closed
Friday, 11/28/25: 7:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. (no afternoon/evening hours)
Saturday, 11/29/25: Regular hours
Below are a few of our upcoming events, and you can find out what else is on the calendar by heading to our events page at www.testifysc.com/events.
Testify Christmas Classic
December 13, 2025
The Christmas Classic is a team strength meet wherein the contested lifts will be the squat, press, bench press, and deadlift. Competitors will form teams of 2-4 lifters/team and perform all 4 lifts; each lifter will receive 3 attempts for each lift.
Our annual Testify Christmas party starts immediately afterward!
Click here to register or for more information.
Testify Strengthlifting Challenge
April 11, 2025
The annual Testify Strengthlifting Challenge is back, and we invite you to be a part of it! This is a strengthlifting meet, which means the contested lifts will be the squat, press, and deadlift.
Click here to register or for more information.
THIS WEEK’S CONDITIONING
Option 1
Sled
Outdoors:
10-20 x 25 yds EMOM at a weight of your choice
Every minute, push the sled 25 yards, i.e., if pushing the sled takes 20 seconds, then you have 40 seconds to rest. Perform 10-20 rounds.
Indoors:
10-20 x 100 ft EMOM at a weight of your choice
Every minute, push the sled 100 feet, i.e., if pushing the sled takes 20 seconds, then you have 40 seconds to rest. Perform 10-20 rounds.
Compare to 2025.10.20.
Option 2
Bike/Row for 9 rounds:
1 min on
1 min off
Record distance for each round.
Compare to 2025.09.01.
Option 3
Outdoors:
10 rounds:
25 yd yoke carry
Rest 1 minute
Indoors:
10 rounds:
30 yd yoke carry (15 yd down-back)
Rest 1 minute
Compare to 2025.08.04.
Option 4
10 x 50 ft farmer carry
Each carry is 25 ft down and 25 ft back and is for time. Rest 1 minute between carries.
Women: 97# per handle (80# of plates)
Men: 137# per handle (120# of plates)
(Note: Each handle weighs 17#.)
Compare to 2025.08.04.
As always, we hope this helps you get stronger and live better!
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