Testify Daily News - June 15, 2026

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THIS WEEK'S SUBMISSION

From our video When Deadlifting Heavy, Don't Stand Up & Try This Instead (click the title to watch):

Pius R
This is great!!!!

Phil
Thanks!

Pius R
@TestifySCAfter this Video i instandly walked into my Homegym and tryed it and it felt so good 💪🏽 im hyped to deadlift again in a few days

Phil
I'm glad to hear that it helped!

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ARTICLES & VIDEOS

When Strength Training, Don't Rest & Try This Instead
Rest between sets is important . . . or is it? Phil covers two simple yet overlooked strategies that can improve your training efficiency. Click here to watch.

 

3 Tactics to Triage Your Squat FAST | Get a Bigger and Better Squat Today
We cover three major technical aspects of your squat to focus on and evaluate when trying to improve your squat. Click here to read.

 

Blast from the Past: 50 Grams of Protein in 1 MINUTE | Fast Protein for Muscle Growth
Need to get some more protein in your diet? We show you how to do it real quick-like. Click here to watch.

 

Blast from the Past: Quick & Easy DIY Lifting Straps!
Need some lifting straps? Phil shows you how to quickly make a cheap and indestructible pair that you'll use for years. Click here to read.

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WHAT'S COMING UP

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 10 Year Celebration!

  • June 27, 2026

  • Current and former members – join us as we celebrate 10 incredible years of strength, community, and hard work at Testify Strength & Conditioning!

  • Please RSVP by clicking here!

  • 4:00–7:00 PM

Testify IronFest VIII

  • July 10, 2026

  • IronFest is a team-based strength meet wherein the contested lifts will be the squat, press, bench press, and deadlift. Competitors will form teams of 2 lifters/team and perform all 4 lifts; each lifter will perform one upper body lift and one lower body lift, and each lifter will receive 3 attempts for each lift.

  • Click here to register or for more information.

Minneapolis, MN: Starting Strength Squat & Deadlift Camp

  • October 3, 2026

  • Spend the day learning the theory and practice of the low bar back squat and the deadlift.

  • Participants will spend lots of time on the platform receiving coaching and instruction on the squat and deadlift in a small group setting. We will also have a lecture and discussion on programming and cover how to identify and correct common technical problems.

  • Click here to register or for more information.

THIS WEEK’S CONDITIONING

Option 1
Sled
Outdoors:
10 rounds of:
Push sled 100 ft
Pull sled 100 ft (hand over hand)

Indoors:
20 rounds of:
Push sled 50 ft
Pull sled 50 ft (hand over hand)

Compare to 2026.05.11.

Option 2
Bike/row:
4 x 3 minutes

Rest 3 minutes between each round. Score = lowest distance.

Compare to 2026.03.23.

Option 3
Outdoors:
5-10 rounds:
10 sledgehammer strikes (5R, 5L)
50 yd farmer carry (25 yd down-back)
Rest 1 minute

Indoors:
5-10 rounds:
10 sledgehammer strikes (5R, 5L)
100 ft farmer carry (50 ft down-back)
Rest 1 minute

Compare to 2026.02.23.

Option 4
1. 5 yoke carries @ 30 yd (15 yd downback) – work up to heaviest carry
2. 5 rounds of 5 reps on the axle “clean and press away” – work up to heavy set of 5

Compare to 2026.02.23.

As always, we hope this helps you get stronger and live better!

Whenever you want even more Testify in your life, here are some free resources:

  • Book a free intro and strategy session with us HERE.

  • Pick up a free copy of Testify’s Squat Guide: 12 Tips to Improve Your Squat Now HERE.

  • Get our free weekly email - containing useful videos, articles, and training tips - HERE.

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The Testify News - June 8, 2026

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THIS WEEK'S SUBMISSION

From our video The Easiest Way to Cut Horse Stall Mats (Nobody Tells You This) (click the title to watch):

fangedknight
Are you using a wood blade or a metal blade on your jigsaw?

Phil
It’s a wood blade.

Here’s what we have in the description below the video:

“Craftsman Jig Saw Blades: https://amzn.to/4dYxN9E
The blade used in this video is a "Fast Cut Wood" blade from Craftsman and is one of the blades in the package linked above.”

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ARTICLES & VIDEOS

10 Lifting Mistakes in 10 Minutes
From beginners to experienced lifters, these mistakes show up everywhere. In under 10 minutes, we cover 10 common lifting errors and how to correct them quickly. Click here to watch.

 

6 Things Successful Lifters Do Before Deadlifting HEAVY
What should you take care of before a heavy deadlift? Phil covers 6 simple and effective tips when preparing to pull heavy. Click here to read.

 

Blast from the Past: How to Deadlift 600 POUNDS in 10 Minutes | Save Time at the Gym
You can save some serious time during your training sessions, and it's not complicated. Phil explains and demonstrates how to do it. Click here to watch.

 

Blast from the Past: How to EASILY Move Stall Mats! | Gym Equipment
The classic rubber horse stall mat is extremely useful. It's also a pain to move . . . or is it? We show how to easily move a stall mat with just one person and without any special tools. Click here to read.

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WHAT'S COMING UP

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 10 Year Celebration!

  • June 27, 2026

  • Current and former members – join us as we celebrate 10 incredible years of strength, community, and hard work at Testify Strength & Conditioning!

  • Please RSVP by clicking here!

  • 4:00–7:00 PM

Testify IronFest VIII

  • July 10, 2026

  • IronFest is a team-based strength meet wherein the contested lifts will be the squat, press, bench press, and deadlift. Competitors will form teams of 2 lifters/team and perform all 4 lifts; each lifter will perform one upper body lift and one lower body lift, and each lifter will receive 3 attempts for each lift.

  • Click here to register or for more information.

Minneapolis, MN: Starting Strength Squat & Deadlift Camp

  • October 3, 2026

  • Spend the day learning the theory and practice of the low bar back squat and the deadlift.

  • Participants will spend lots of time on the platform receiving coaching and instruction on the squat and deadlift in a small group setting. We will also have a lecture and discussion on programming and cover how to identify and correct common technical problems.

  • Click here to register or for more information.

THIS WEEK’S CONDITIONING

Option 1
Sled Pyramid – 4, 5, or 6 tiers
Go up and down a 4, 5, or 6 tier “sled pyramid” – rest as needed. The distance for each round is 80 m indoors (a down-back on the 40m course) or 200 ft outdoors (2 down-backs on the 50 ft course). Rest as needed.

For example, Bob does the following (4 tiers):
Round 1: Empty sled
Round 2: 25#
Round 3: 50#
Round 4: 75#
Round 5: 50#
Round 6: 25#
Round 7: Empty sled

Compare to 2026.05.04.

Option 2
Bike/row:
4 x 800m

Rest 3 minutes between each round. Score = slowest time.

Compare to 2026.03.16.

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 2026.02.16.

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 2026.02.16.

As always, we hope this helps you get stronger and live better!

Whenever you want even more Testify in your life, here are some free resources:

  • Book a free intro and strategy session with us HERE.

  • Pick up a free copy of Testify’s Squat Guide: 12 Tips to Improve Your Squat Now HERE.

  • Get our free weekly email - containing useful videos, articles, and training tips - HERE.

  • Follow Testify on Instagram HERE.

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Testify Today - June 1, 2026

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THIS WEEK'S SUBMISSION

From our video Your BENCH PRESS Waits Your WHOLE LIFE For You to DO THIS (Don't Mess This Up) (click the title to watch):

Danny Salinas
Im a shorter guy, how do I engage my legs better?

Phil
Solid question, Danny, and that’s pretty common. Placing bumper plates or some form of block under your feet can help greatly. We did a video on this a while back, so you might find this useful:

Bench Press with Short Legs or Back Pain?
https://youtu.be/6-13zabgXHI

It’s a common enough issue that powerlifting meets always provide blocks for those with shorter legs.

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ARTICLES & VIDEOS

Your BENCH PRESS Waits Your WHOLE LIFE For You to DO THIS (Don't Mess This Up)
Lifters make these bench press errors their whole lives and never realize it, and if your bench is stuck, you might be making one of these four common mistakes. We cover how to fix them fast and bench more effectively. Click here to watch.

 

8 Tips to Breathe & Brace CORRECTLY When Lifting Heavy (Also: #1 Mistake!)
How and when should you breathe and brace when lifting weights? Whether you're training for general strength or for a sport such as weightlifting, powerlifting, strengthlifting, or strongman, the process is not complicated, but there's a lot of poor information out there to sift through, so Phil explains it all in this short article. Click here to read.

 

Blast from the Past: Why THIS is What You're Missing
You're not physically (or mentally) normal without this. Click here to watch.

 

Blast from the Past: Weightlifting vs Powerlifting vs Strengthlifting - What's the Difference?!
The terms weightlifting, powerlifting, and strengthlifting can all sound pretty similar if you're unfamiliar with them, so Phil discusses the differences. Click here to read.

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WHAT'S COMING UP

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 IronFest VIII

  • July 10, 2026

  • IronFest is a team-based strength meet wherein the contested lifts will be the squat, press, bench press, and deadlift. Competitors will form teams of 2 lifters/team and perform all 4 lifts; each lifter will perform one upper body lift and one lower body lift, and each lifter will receive 3 attempts for each lift.

  • Click here to register or for more information.

Minneapolis, MN: Starting Strength Squat & Deadlift Camp

  • October 3, 2026

  • Spend the day learning the theory and practice of the low bar back squat and the deadlift.

  • Participants will spend lots of time on the platform receiving coaching and instruction on the squat and deadlift in a small group setting. We will also have a lecture and discussion on programming and cover how to identify and correct common technical problems.

  • Click here to register or for more information.

THIS WEEK’S CONDITIONING

Option 1
“Prowler Base+1”
1. Load up a manageable weight.
2. Sprint 40m at 85% intensity.
3. Rest 30 sec.
4. Repeat 5-15 times.

Courtesy of “Death by Prowler” (on Starting Strength).

Compare to 2026.04.27.

Option 2
Bike/row:
4 x 3 minutes

Rest 3 minutes between each round. Score = lowest distance.

Compare to 2026.03.09.

Option 3
Outdoors:
5-10 rounds:
10 sledgehammer strikes (5R, 5L)
50 yd farmer carry (25 yd down-back)
Rest 1 minute

Indoors:
5-10 rounds:
10 sledgehammer strikes (5R, 5L)
100 ft farmer carry (50 ft down-back)
Rest 1 minute

Compare to 2026.02.09.

Option 4
10 x 50 ft yoke carry
Each carry is 25 feet down and 25 feet back and is for time. Rest 1 minute between carries.

Compare to 2026.02.09.

As always, we hope this helps you get stronger and live better!

Whenever you want even more Testify in your life, here are some free resources:

  • Book a free intro and strategy session with us HERE.

  • Pick up a free copy of Testify’s Squat Guide: 12 Tips to Improve Your Squat Now HERE.

  • Get our free weekly email - containing useful videos, articles, and training tips - HERE.

  • Follow Testify on Instagram HERE.

  • Subscribe to Testify’s YouTube channel HERE.

The Testify Herald - May 25, 2026

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THIS WEEK'S SUBMISSION

From our video The Real Reason You're Ruining Your Squat – Until You Do This (click the title to watch):

MrGrigs681
I follow most of your tips and have found many to be very helpful in my lifts. The one exception is the thumbless grip. I know most lifters use a thumbless grip for squats but for me it has always been more comfortable on my shoulders to wrap my thumbs around the bar. I am probably doing something wrong or maybe after 20+ years lifting, I am just more used to having my thumbs around the bar.

Phil
No worries about the “thumbs wrapped“ grip. That’s a perfectly acceptable way to perform the low bar squat as well, and as you’ll note in this video, although we demonstrate a “thumbs on top“ grip, I don’t actually discuss the location of the thumbs as it’s a secondary issue.

There are some benefits to the “thumbs on top“ grip, but again, it’s not one of the major points of the lift, and we do have lifters who need to squat with their thumbs wrapped under the bar (you’ll note that Tyler is using that grip in the opening squat of the video).

Hope this is useful!

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ARTICLES & VIDEOS

The Real Reason You're Ruining Your Squat - Until You Do This
If your squat feels weak, inconsistent, or uncomfortable, there’s a good chance you’re making the same mistakes as most lifters. Phil covers what to change and why it matters. Click here to watch.

 

How to (EASILY) Put on Tight & Stiff Knee Sleeves (TWO METHODS)
What's the easiest way to put on knee sleeves - especially sleeves that are tight and stiff as with brands like SBD, Stoic, and Pioneer? It's annoying to spend any more effort than necessary putting on your knee sleeves for squats, cleans, etc., so Phil gives you tactics to help you save your energy for . . . you know - actually training. Click here to read.

 

Blast from the Past: EASY Fix for a Slanted Lifting Platform (Cheap & Fast!)
Got a barbell that rolls due to your slanted lifting platform? A solution might be easier than you think. Click here to watch.

 

Blast from the Past: Why do I Keep FAILING?!
Are you failing reps in your strength training? The cause might be very simple and easy to fix. Click here to read.

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WHAT'S COMING UP

Reminder: In observance of Memorial Day (Monday, 05/25/26), we will be open for training from 7:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. that day, but we will be closed that afternoon and evening.

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 IronFest VIII

  • July 10, 2026

  • IronFest is a team-based strength meet wherein the contested lifts will be the squat, press, bench press, and deadlift. Competitors will form teams of 2 lifters/team and perform all 4 lifts; each lifter will perform one upper body lift and one lower body lift, and each lifter will receive 3 attempts for each lift.

  • Click here to register or for more information.

Minneapolis, MN: Starting Strength Squat & Deadlift Camp

  • October 3, 2026

  • Spend the day learning the theory and practice of the low bar back squat and the deadlift.

  • Participants will spend lots of time on the platform receiving coaching and instruction on the squat and deadlift in a small group setting. We will also have a lecture and discussion on programming and cover how to identify and correct common technical problems.

  • Click here to register or for more information.

THIS WEEK’S CONDITIONING

Option 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” (on Starting Strength).

Compare to 2026.04.20.

Option 2
Bike/row:
5 min on
4 min off
4 min on
3 min off
3 min on
2 min off
2 min on
1 min off
1 min on

Record distance for each interval and add for total distance.

Compare to 2026.03.02.

Option 3
5-10 rounds of:
30 sec ME tire flips
30 sec rest

Compare to 2026.02.02.

Option 4
For time:
500m row
5 x 80m sled push (200 ft if indoors)
500m row

Rest 1 minute after the first row and after each sled push.

Compare to 2026.02.02.

As always, we hope this helps you get stronger and live better!

Whenever you want even more Testify in your life, here are some free resources:

  • Book a free intro and strategy session with us HERE.

  • Pick up a free copy of Testify’s Squat Guide: 12 Tips to Improve Your Squat Now HERE.

  • Get our free weekly email - containing useful videos, articles, and training tips - HERE.

  • Follow Testify on Instagram HERE.

  • Subscribe to Testify’s YouTube channel HERE.

The Testify Star - May 18, 2026

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THIS WEEK'S SUBMISSION

From our video Over 50 and Want to Get Strong? Start Here. (click the title to watch):

Vikram Paranjape
9:56 right before Phil begins the rep, there’s a jerky downward movement. Well, it’s smooth, but it’s fast.

What is that? Setting the back? Retracting the shoulder blades?

Phil
Retracting the shoulder blades. If that was a heavy weight instead of an empty barbell, it wouldn’t be nearly so quick.

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ARTICLES & VIDEOS

This Stupid Trick Made His Deadlift So Much Easier
Sometimes small changes make huge differences. Phil covers 4 simple tricks, concepts, and tactics that will make your deadlift session more efficient. Click here to watch.

 

How to Do the Starting Strength Squat (How to Squat in 60 Seconds)
Learn to squat in 1 minute! We cover the basics of the Starting Strength Squat (AKA low bar squat or simply the squat) in a straightforward manner. Click here to read.

 

Blast from the Past: Go Home, Get Weak, and DIE: Why Your Doctor is WRONG about Lifting Weights
You've heard it before: "Why are you doing this?" "You don't need to be lifting those heavy weights." And they're all wrong. So wrong. Click here to watch.

 

Blast from the Past: How to Unrack the Press: Use Your Legs!
Don't derail your press from the start with a weak unracking process - use your legs. Click here to read.

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WHAT'S COMING UP

Reminder: In observance of Memorial Day (Monday, 05/25/26), we will be open for training from 7:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. that day, but we will be closed that afternoon and evening.

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 IronFest VIII

  • July 10, 2026

  • IronFest is a team-based strength meet wherein the contested lifts will be the squat, press, bench press, and deadlift. Competitors will form teams of 2 lifters/team and perform all 4 lifts; each lifter will perform one upper body lift and one lower body lift, and each lifter will receive 3 attempts for each lift.

  • Click here to register or for more information.

Minneapolis, MN: Starting Strength Squat & Deadlift Camp

  • October 3, 2026

  • Spend the day learning the theory and practice of the low bar back squat and the deadlift.

  • Participants will spend lots of time on the platform receiving coaching and instruction on the squat and deadlift in a small group setting. We will also have a lecture and discussion on programming and cover how to identify and correct common technical problems.

  • 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 2026.04.13.

Option 2
5 rounds:
10 cal bike
1 min rest
4 sandbag-over-bars
1 min rest

Set the yoke crossmember at 35/33, and the weight is 150#/75#.

Compare to 2026.02.23.

Option 3
Outdoors:
5-10 rounds:
50 yd sled push (25 yd down-back)
50 yd farmer carry (25 yd down-back)
Rest 1 min

Indoors:
5-10 rounds:
100 yd sled push (50 ft down-back)
100 yd farmer carry (50 ft down-back)
Rest 1 min

Compare to 2026.01.26.

Option 4
Row 10 x 100m
Rest 1 min between sprints. Your score is your slowest time.

Compare to 2026.01.26.

As always, we hope this helps you get stronger and live better!

Whenever you want even more Testify in your life, here are some free resources:

  • Book a free intro and strategy session with us HERE.

  • Pick up a free copy of Testify’s Squat Guide: 12 Tips to Improve Your Squat Now HERE.

  • Get our free weekly email - containing useful videos, articles, and training tips - HERE.

  • Follow Testify on Instagram HERE.

  • Subscribe to Testify’s YouTube channel HERE.

The Testify Chronicle - May 11, 2026

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THIS WEEK'S SUBMISSION

From our video Ultimate Guide to the Sled & Prowler: Workouts, Differences, Benefits, and More (click the title to watch):

Jim Clair
LG! I can't wait. I got a bunch of different attachments from Rogue, I might need to order a few more 100lb plates, I only have two. These workouts look awesome, great video.

Phil
Thanks, Jim! Funny side note about our 100 lb plates (and another reason we only use them for the sled): the accuracy is impressively bad - 97 lb for one and 102 lb for the other.

That said, someone gave them to us for free years ago, so it’s a champagne problem.

Jim Clair
@TestifySC Anytime. I have the Strength Co ones on the way, I might need to get some more. But I'm excited for the various attachments I got, the lawn mower one, the rope, and I a few others.

Phil
As you already know, The Strength Co. plates are the Mary Poppins of plates… practically perfect in every way.

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ARTICLES & VIDEOS

Ultimate Guide to the Sled & Prowler: Workouts, Differences, Benefits, and More
Whether you’re new to sled & prowler work or looking to get more out of it, Phil walks through the key differences, benefits, and workout ideas to help you train with purpose. Click here to watch.

 

12 Pieces of Lifting Gear to THROW AWAY (and What to Replace Them With) - Part 2
Phil is back with part 2 in this series of what pieces of weight lifting equipment he'd throw away as well as what he would replace them with. Click here to read.

 

Blast from the Past: This Mistake Will RUIN All Your Lifts!
Want to improve every one of your lifts with one fix? Make sure you're doing this. Click here to watch.

 

Blast from the Past: Lifting Straps | What You're Doing WRONG (common mistakes)
We cover several common mistakes that new lifters make with lifting straps (and how to fix them). Click here to read.

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Sun's out, guns out, and we've got men's and women’s tank tops in multiple colors.

Get yours today and represent your favorite gym!

Click here to head to the Testify Store.

WHAT'S COMING UP

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 IronFest VIII

  • July 10, 2026

  • IronFest is a team-based strength meet wherein the contested lifts will be the squat, press, bench press, and deadlift. Competitors will form teams of 2 lifters/team and perform all 4 lifts; each lifter will perform one upper body lift and one lower body lift, and each lifter will receive 3 attempts for each lift.

  • Click here to register or for more information.

Minneapolis, MN: Starting Strength Squat & Deadlift Camp

  • October 3, 2026

  • Spend the day learning the theory and practice of the low bar back squat and the deadlift.

  • Participants will spend lots of time on the platform receiving coaching and instruction on the squat and deadlift in a small group setting. We will also have a lecture and discussion on programming and cover how to identify and correct common technical problems.

  • Click here to register or for more information.

THIS WEEK’S CONDITIONING

Option 1
Sled
Outdoors:
10 rounds of:
Push sled 100 ft
Pull sled 100 ft (hand over hand)

Indoors:
20 rounds of:
Push sled 50 ft
Pull sled 50 ft (hand over hand)

Compare to 2026.04.06.

Option 2
Bike/Row for 9 rounds:
1 min on
1 min off

Record distance for each round.

Compare to 2026.02.16.

Option 3
1. 5 x 50 ft seated sled pull. Add weight each round. Rest as needed.
2. 5 x 100 ft duck walk. Add weight each round. Rest as needed.

Compare to 2026.01.19.

Option 4
Outdoors
4 rounds:
50 yd farmer carry
80 m sled drag
Rest 2 min

Indoors
4 rounds:
100 ft farmer carry
100 ft sled drag
Rest 2 min

Compare to 2026.01.19.

As always, we hope this helps you get stronger and live better!

Whenever you want even more Testify in your life, here are some free resources:

  • Book a free intro and strategy session with us HERE.

  • Pick up a free copy of Testify’s Squat Guide: 12 Tips to Improve Your Squat Now HERE.

  • Get our free weekly email - containing useful videos, articles, and training tips - HERE.

  • Follow Testify on Instagram HERE.

  • Subscribe to Testify’s YouTube channel HERE.