The Testify Ledger - July 27, 2026
/THIS WEEK'S SUBMISSION
From our video When Deadlifting Heavy, Don't Stand Up & Try This Instead (click the title to watch):
Zimmy Zim
You kept saying "push the floor away" and it wasn't until you said push with your legs did I understand. I kept envisioning how can my arms push the floor away as I'm trying to stand up.
Phil
I'm glad it clicked!
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ARTICLES & VIDEOS
Blindsided with a Bad Press? Use This One Trick To Press Stronger
If your press feels awkward, off, or weaker than usual, learn the quick adjustment that often helps lifters get back on track, improve bar path, and press more effectively. Click here to watch.
3 Tactics to Triage Your Deadlift FAST (plus a bonus tactic) | Get a Bigger Deadlift NOW
Phil covers three major technical aspects (plus a bonus) of your deadlift to focus on and evaluate when trying to improve your deadlift. Click here to read.
Blast from the Past: Don't Want to Train? Do THIS Instead.
What should you do when you don't want to train? Phil discusses a viable second option. Click here to watch.
Blast from the Past: Use This Grip for a BIGGER Deadlift! (Tension Grip)
What is a tension grip, and why should you use it for pulling movements like the deadlift, row, and clean? This is the second article in our series on the correct grip for each lift. Click here to read.
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WHAT'S COMING UP
Below is one 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.
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 2026.06.22.
Option 2
Bike/row:
3 rounds of:
8 x 20 sec on/40 sec off
Rest 3 min between rounds
Score = lowest distance
Compare to 2026.05.04.
Option 3
5-10 rounds of:
30 sec ME tire flips
30 sec rest
Compare to 2026.04.06.
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 2026.04.06.
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