The Testify Tribune - February 16, 2026

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THIS WEEK'S SUBMISSION

From our video 8 Unavoidable Truths About Seniors and Lifting Weights… (click the title to watch):

Garth Wunsch
81 now. Just started barbell training. Hated gyms all my life, but have been convinced this is the right thing for me. I want to be able to continue gardening and looking after myself, my wife, and our home. Somebody gotta shovel the snow, and grow the carrots and potatoes. Still don’t require any meds, and I want to keep it that way. I’m watching lots of videos, and found this one very good.

Phil
Thanks, Garth, and way to start training – your motivation is spot on.

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ARTICLES & VIDEOS

It Sounds Wrong, but This Cue Drastically Improves Deadlift Strength
One simple and counterintuitive cue can radically improve your deadlift. Phil covers how focusing on this single concept can boost your deadlift, and he also explains why it works. Click here to watch.

 

Want Your Press to Go Up? Make It Go Down First.
Struggling to drive your press up? Maybe you’re quite literally trying to take it in the wrong direction. We explain and give a cue that can help. Click here to read.

 

Blast from the Past: What You Should NEVER Do When Deadlifting!
Are you making this mistake when deadlifting? Well . . . don't. Let's fix it. Click here to watch.

 

Blast from the Past: Struggling to Finish Deadlift Sets? The 2nd Rep Holds the Answer
In the deadlift, a unique phenomenon occurs on the 2nd rep. Phil explains what happens, why it happens, and how you can take advantage of it. Click here to read.

TESTIFY TRUCKER CAPS ARE AVAILABLE!

Represent your favorite gym with this trucker cap in several color options - perfect for outdoors or a training session.

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 Strengthlifting Challenge

  • April 11, 2026

  • 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.

Testify Goes Fishing! (ahem, fish-frying)

  • February 20, 2026

  • Friday night fish fry at Saint Vincent de Paul (click here for map)

  • Meet at 6:30 p.m. for fun, fish, beer, and to get your name put in the hat for drawings!

  • Click here for more details and to sign up so we’ve got a headcount.

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 2026.01.12.

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

Record distance for each round.

Compare to 2025.11.24.

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 2025.10.27.

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 2025.10.27.

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.

Testify This Week - December 8, 2025

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THIS WEEK'S SUBMISSION

From our video What Strength Coaches Know About Barbell Rings That Most Lifters Don't (click the title to watch):

Chris
Thanks.next question.what are the colors on the collars for

Phil
You’re very welcome.

Blue is the international color for 20 kg, yellow is the international color for 15 kg, and green is the international color for 10 kg, so we put blue, yellow, and green tape on our 20 kg, 15 kg, and 10 kg (respectively) barbells.

Some manufacturers will also color code their endcaps in a similar manner.

We put red tape on our dedicated Olympic weightlifting bars to indicate that those should not ever sit in a rack so that the knurling never gets marred (i.e., creating smooth spots from exposed metal on the j-hooks of the rack) out by where people take their snatch grip.

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ARTICLES & VIDEOS

What Strength Coaches Know About Barbell Rings That Most Lifters Don't
Confused about barbell rings and what they actually mean? In this video, Phil breaks down the different types of barbells and how ring markings affect your grip, setup, and lifts. Click here to watch.

 

Why You Must NOT Use Your Shoulders in the Deadlift
There are two mistakes lifters commonly make with their shoulders when deadlifting . . . are you making one of them? Click here to read.

 

Blast from the Past: What is a Power Snatch? | Olympic Weightlifting Technique
What is a power snatch? How is it different from a hang snatch, hang power snatch, or snatch? Phil covers it all here in about a minute. Click here to watch.

 

Blast from the Past: Things You Should NEVER Do
We cover a few things related to your training that you should never do . . . with some humor. Click here to read.

“GET STRONGER - LIVE BETTER” SHIRTS ARE AVAILABLE!

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WHAT'S COMING UP

Reminder: Testify members! Don't forget - the annual Testify Christmas Party is on Saturday, December 13, and it will begin immediately following the end of the Christmas Classic. We'll be running this year's party in potluck fashion, so bring a dish to pass and something to drink, wear something outlandishly Christmasy, and let the festivities begin!

We're guessing a start time of around 5:00 p.m., but if you're not participating in the Christmas Classic, your best bet is probably to show up earlier than that, cheer on your fellow lifters at the Christmas Classic, and then we'll segue right into the party (tableware provided by Testify).

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, 2026

  • 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
“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 2025.11.03.

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 2025.09.15.

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 ft sled push (50 ft down-back)
100 ft farmer carry (50 ft down-back)
Rest 1 min

Compare to 2025.08.18.

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 2025.08.18.

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.

Inside Testify - November 24, 2025

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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):

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.

“GET STRONGER - LIVE BETTER” SHIRTS ARE AVAILABLE!

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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, 2026

  • 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!

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.

Testify Commentator - October 27, 2025

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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):

Raimundo
I tried this last sunday and really fixed my technique, before I was DL 160kg with some actual pain because of the posture that made the lift quite inneficient, after some reps with this tips I did 180kg so really happy with it. Thanks for this, will look to achieve 200kg!!

Phil
You’re very welcome, and congratulations!

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ARTICLES & VIDEOS

This 1 Minute Routine Makes Your Deadlift Instantly Stronger
One minute. One habit. A huge difference in how your deadlift feels and performs. Try this before your next pull—you’ll feel it immediately. Click here to watch.

 

Do These FOUR Things When Starting Strength Gets Hard... (plus 3 bonus tips)
What should you do when Starting Strength gets hard? Phil gives you 4 steps to follow (plus 3 bonus tips). Click here to read.

 

Blast from the Past: What is a Hang Clean? | Olympic Weightlifting Technique
What is a hang clean? How is it different from a power clean, hang power clean, or clean? We cover it all here in about a minute. Click here to watch.

 

Blast from the Past: 3 Ways You're Ruining Your Squat
Quit making these mistakes when squatting. We cover 3 common squat errors as well as how to fix them. Click here to read.

“GET STRONGER - LIVE BETTER” SHIRTS ARE AVAILABLE!

Why do you train? Because getting stronger makes everything else easier. Get stronger. Live better. “Testify” to this message and represent your favorite gym with this shirt in several color options.

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.

Free Intro to Squat Session

  • November 1, 2025

  • Are you interested in getting stronger? Book your free "Intro to Squat" session and learn to squat, meet some of our coaches, and see the gym! All ages and abilities are welcome.

  • As a bonus, you can train for FREE the entire following week as our guest!

  • Click here to book your session.

Benching Bonanza! The Annual Testify Bench Press Jubilee

  • November 21, 2025

  • Benching Bonanza is a strength meet wherein the only contested lift is - not surprisingly - the bench press. There will be one bar, and the meet will be conducted in a "rising bar" format, so the weight on the bar only goes up! It’s a great time for all involved, and we hope to see you there!

  • Click here to register or for more information.

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.

  • 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 2025.09.22.

Option 2
Bike/row:
4 x 800m

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

Compare to 2025.08.04.

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 2025.07.07.

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 2025.07.07.

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.

Testify Free Press - August 18, 2025

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THIS WEEK'S SUBMISSION

From our video Deadlift Pro Tips (The "Don't Stand Up" Trick) (click the title to watch):

Jonathan Martin
I always laugh when people give goofy cues, but those are the ones I always remember!

Phil
Absolutely!

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ARTICLES & VIDEOS

5 simple tips to unlock Squat GENIUS mode… plus a bonus tip
Struggling to get your squat right? In this video, Phil breaks down 5 simple, practical tips to help you lift more weight with better technique—and he shares a bonus tip regarding a common mistake lifters make with their backs. Click here to watch.

 

5 Mistakes That DESTROY Your Lifting Warm-up
Want to have a more effective and efficient warm-up? Avoid these mistakes. Click here to read.

 

Blast from the Past: The Mistake That is KILLING Your Deadlift! | How to Set Your Back for the Deadlift: Part 4
Is your hideously rounded back wreaking havoc on your deadlift? We help you fix it fast in Part 4 of this Saturday Shorts series. Click here to watch.

 

Blast from the Past: 3 Obvious Gym Tips…That No One Follows
In Part 2 of this series, Phil covers more tips and tricks to help the new lifter. Click here to read.

SLEEVES ARE OVERRATED - GRAB A TESTIFY TANK!

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!

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WHAT'S COMING UP

Congratulations to everyone who competed at this past Friday's Deadapalooza and thank you so much to everyone who helped out! Judges, loaders, table officials, those who helped set up and tear down - you all were great, and we couldn't have wonderful events like this without you!

Reminder: We will be closed for training on Monday, 09/01/25, in observance of Labor Day.

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.

Friday Night Fun Night: Trivia Teams!

  • Join us for the first-ever Testify Friday Night Fun Night at 6:30 p.m. on Friday, September 26!

  • Grab your smartest friends (or the ones who make you laugh the most) and join us for a night of trivia, laughs, and good food!

  • Teams of up to 5 people will compete in a friendly trivia contest with fun prizes up for grabs.

  • More details to come!

Minneapolis, MN: Starting Strength Squat & Deadlift Camp

  • October 4, 2025

  • 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.

Kansas City, MO: Starting Strength Squat & Deadlift Camp

  • October 25, 2025

  • 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.

Benching Bonanza! The Annual Testify Bench Press Jubilee

  • November 21, 2025

  • Benching Bonanza is a strength meet wherein the only contested lift is - not surprisingly - the bench press. There will be one bar, and the meet will be conducted in a "rising bar" format, so the weight on the bar only goes up! It’s a great time for all involved, and we hope to see you there!

  • 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 2025.07.14.

Option 2
Bike/row:
12 min TT

Score = distance

Compare to 2025.05.26.

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 ft sled push (50 ft down-back)
100 ft farmer carry (50 ft down-back)
Rest 1 min

Compare to 2025.04.28.

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 2025.04.28.

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.

Testify Daily Townsman - August 4, 2025

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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):

Rune L
thinking of the deadlift as a push exercise with the legs instead of a pull exercise is the best cue I ever heard

Phil
I’m glad you found it useful! Another useful thing to remember is that all pulling exercises (deadlifts, snatches, cleans, rows, etc.) are simply classified as such because the bar is hanging in the hands as opposed to sitting on top of the hands (for example, as in a bench press).

A more humorous way to remember it is that if you let go of the bar and the bar goes away from you, it’s a pulling exercise. If, on the other hand, you let go of the bar, and the bar falls toward you and smashes you, it’s a pushing exercise.

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ARTICLES & VIDEOS

Deadlift Pro Tips (The "Don't Stand Up" Trick)
Are you sabotaging your deadlift without even realizing it? In this video, Phil breaks down 7 common mistakes that can wreck your progress and stall your strength gains. Fix these now—and lift smarter and stronger. Click here to watch.

 

2 Squat Mistakes Every New Lifter Makes
You're trying to squat correctly, but this happens. Here's what to do about it. Click here to read.

 

Blast from the Past: This Dude's Deadlift was a TOTAL DISASTER! | Fixing Your Back for the Deadlift: Part 3
Having trouble getting your back flat and tight when you deadlift? In Part 3 of this Saturday Shorts series, we walk you through how to solve this problem. Click here to watch.

 

Blast from the Past: The Rower: Love It, Hate It, Do It Anyway
The rower (or "erg") is a great conditioning tool. Phil covers a few options for utilizing the rower for effective conditioning. Click here to read.

SLEEVES ARE OVERRATED - GRAB A TESTIFY TANK!

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.

Deadapalooza! The Annual Testify Deadlift Festival

  • August 15, 2025

  • Deadapalooza is a strength meet wherein the only contested lift is - you guessed it - the deadlift. There will be one bar (possibly multiple bars if numbers dictate), and the meet will be conducted in a "rising bar" format, so the weight on the bar only goes up! It's a ton of fun, so come on out!

  • Click here to register or for more information.

Minneapolis, MN: Starting Strength Squat & Deadlift Camp

  • October 4, 2025

  • 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.

Benching Bonanza! The Annual Testify Bench Press Jubilee

  • November 21, 2025

  • Benching Bonanza is a strength meet wherein the only contested lift is - not surprisingly - the bench press. There will be one bar, and the meet will be conducted in a "rising bar" format, so the weight on the bar only goes up! It’s a great time for all involved, and we hope to see you there!

  • 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 2025.06.30.

Option 2
Bike/row:
4 x 800m

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

Compare to 2025.05.12.

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 2025.04.14.

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 2025.04.14.

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.