Testify Courant - September 21, 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):

Eldr
A question. What is the protocol for lowering? Just drop the bar? Lower under tension?

Phil
Don't drop the bar, but you can and should lower the bar faster than you picked it up. Hips back, "bow to the floor," and set the bar down relatively quickly right over the midfoot.

You might find this video of ours useful: https://youtu.be/bo1A2Y8wpq8

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ARTICLES & VIDEOS

The BEST Barbell Collar Most Lifters Overlook (And It's Been Around for Decades)
Which barbell collar is actually the best? Phil breaks down four common types, what each one does well, where each falls short, and which collar he'd choose. Click here to watch.

 

7 Signs You're Using Your Lifting Equipment WRONG - Stop Making These Mistakes With Your Lifting Gear | Part 3
Are you making some mistakes with your weight lifting gear? You might be, and you probably don't even know it. In Part 3 of this series, we cover 7 more errors (and how to fix them) that lifters make with their equipment. Click here to read.

 

Blast from the Past: 2 Fatal Deadlift Mistakes: 1 Solution (Simple and Fast)
Are these two errors destroying your deadlift? Find out and fix them in under 2 minutes. Click here to watch.

 

Blast from the Past: STOP Making This Deadlift Mistake With Your Legs!
Are you accidentally "kicking the bar" away with your shins when deadlifting? Let’s identify and fix this problem quickly. 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.

Push Pull Pandemonium

  • October 16, 2026

  • Join us for a Friday evening filled with benching, deadlifting, and general revelry!

  • Sign up by September 25 to get a meet shirt and avoid the late registration rate!

  • Registration ends October 15.

  • 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.

Kansas City, MO: Starting Strength Squat & Deadlift Camp

  • November 14, 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 2026.08.17.

Option 2
Bike/row:
4 x 3 minutes

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

Compare to 2026.06.29.

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 2026.06.01.

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 2026.06.01.

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.

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The Testify Union - September 7, 2026

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THIS WEEK'S SUBMISSION

From our video When warming up, don’t rest & try this instead (and 10 more tips lifters miss) (click the title to watch):

blackhawksq1
If you don't rest between warm-up sets, but your first warm-up set is 5 reps of the bar for 2 sets then is it just 10 reps of the bar?

Phil
You can certainly do that if you wish - no problems there. On the squat, for example, most people appreciate the chance to get out from under the bar (since shoulders are often tight when starting to warm up), shake out the arms for a few seconds, and then get right back under the bar for the second set.

blackhawksq1
@TestifySC So it's more of a form reset than a set. (I know getting stuck on the vernacular here) But I was actually slightly confused :). Thanks for the clarification!

Phil
You’re welcome!

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ARTICLES & VIDEOS

When warming up, don’t rest & try this instead (and 10 more tips lifters miss)
Your warm-up is either preparing you to lift well . . . or wasting your time. Here are 11 tips that fix the most common warm-up mistakes, including one counterintuitive tip that surprises a lot of lifters. Click here to watch.

 

Wraps and Belts and Shoes – Oh My! Stop Making These Mistakes With Your Lifting Gear | Part 2
You're making some mistakes with your lifting gear, and you don't even know it. In Part 2 of this series, Phil covers 7 more errors (and how to fix them) that lifters make with their equipment. Click here to read.

 

Blast from the Past: The BEST Conditioning Tool NOBODY Uses
What's the most effective conditioning tool that people hardly ever use? Learn what it is, why it's so effective, how to program its use within your strength training programming, and pick up some sample workouts as well. Click here to watch.

 

Blast from the Past: How to Handle a Misload (it's NOT what you think)
An unevenly loaded barbell is a common mistake, but after you've corrected the load on the bar, do you just proceed as usual? Not quite. 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.

Reminder: We are closed for training on Monday, 09/07/26, in observance of Labor Day.

Push Pull Pandemonium

  • October 16, 2026

  • Join us for a Friday evening filled with benching, deadlifting, and general revelry!

  • Sign up by September 25 to get a meet shirt and avoid the late registration rate!

  • Registration ends October 15.

  • 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.

Kansas City, MO: Starting Strength Squat & Deadlift Camp

  • November 14, 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 2026.08.03.

Option 2
Bike/row:
4 x 3 minutes

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

Compare to 2026.06.15.

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

Compare to 2026.05.18.

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

Compare to 2026.05.18.

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.

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Testify Review - August 24, 2026

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THIS WEEK'S SUBMISSION

From our video Stop Putting Your Lifting Belt On Wrong & Try This Instead (click the title to watch):

Hugh Le Fitness
Pioneer came up with that? I thought it was SBD.

Phil
SBD has a hybrid lever-prong system as opposed to the adjustable version provided by Pioneer. SBD's is still good, but I like Pioneer's design a bit better as it allows very quick, 1/2" adjustments as opposed to taking the prongs out of the holes and the 1" inch adjustments on the SBD design.

These are minor differences as both companies make great belts. The biggest reason I recommend Pioneer over SBD is the price difference - $310 for the SBD and less than half of that for the Pioneer ($131, I believe). For that reason, I don't recommend SBD to anyone unless they really just love the SBD name.

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ARTICLES & VIDEOS

Stop Putting Your Lifting Belt On Wrong & Try This Instead
Putting your lifting belt on should be easy and straightforward. Phil gives you 3 methods that accomplish exactly that . . . and 1 is sneaky smart. Click here to watch.

 

STOP Making These MISTAKES With Your Lifting Gear | Part 1: Straps, Wraps, Plates, and more…
You're making some mistakes with your lifting gear, and you don't even know it. In Part 1 of this series, we cover 7 errors (and how to fix them) that lifters make with their equipment. Click here to read.

 

Blast from the Past: Why THIS is the Most Important Supplement for Building Muscle
The best supplement for strength? It's not what you think. Click here to watch.

 

Blast from the Past: Correct Grip for Snatch, Clean, and Jerk
Gripping the bar for the Olympic lifts shouldn't be complicated, but there are a few simple things you must do to ensure you're getting the most out of your lifts. 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.

Reminder: We will be closed for training on Monday, 09/07/26, in observance of Labor Day.

Push Pull Pandemonium

  • October 16, 2026

  • Join us for a Friday evening filled with benching, deadlifting, and general revelry!

  • Sign up by September 25 to get a meet shirt and avoid the late registration rate!

  • Registration ends October 15.

  • 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.

Kansas City, MO: Starting Strength Squat & Deadlift Camp

  • November 14, 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 2026.07.20.

Option 2
Bike/row:
4 x 3 minutes

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

Compare to 2026.06.01.

Option 3
1. Work up to a heavy single on the axle clean-and-press (i.e., ground to overhead).
2. 5 x 100 ft Zercher carry (50 ft down-back). Add weight each round. Rest as needed.

Compare to 2026.05.04.

Option 4
Outdoors:
5 rounds:
15 cal row
50 yd sled push, 100#/50#

Indoors:
5 rounds:
15 cal row
100 ft sled push, 250#/125#

Push sled slow for recovery. Score is slowest row.

Compare to 2026.05.04.

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 Sun - June 29, 2026

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THIS WEEK'S SUBMISSION

From our video Training with Injuries: Should I Train or Should I Quit?! (click the title to watch):

Melanie McNeil
Yes, keep training!! I had rotator cuff and bicep tenodesis surgery on my dominant side 15 months ago. As a pretty new lifter, between the injury, surgery, and rehab, it's taken a big bite out of my training life. But I kept training through the whole thing. My legs still worked!! My left side still worked. There was no reason to stop. I entered my first meet in February, less than a year after surgery, and finished with pretty respectable numbers for a little old lady. (In terms of powerlifting rankings over all years in my class, I'm in the middle.) I still have a lot of upside potential, though it'll go more slowly now. But none of this would have happened if I'd given up.

Phil
This is a fantastic testimony, Melanie - thank you so much, and way to keep training!

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ARTICLES & VIDEOS

Understanding barbells is easy, actually (but what are the rings for?)
Ever wondered why barbells have rings etched into them? Phil breaks down the key parts of a barbell and explains what those markings mean – and why they matter. Click here to watch.

 

8 Things Successful Lifters Do Before Benching HEAVY (plus BONUS tip)
What should you take care of before a heavy bench press? We cover 8 simple and effective tips - plus 1 bonus tip - when preparing to bench press heavy. Click here to read.

 

Blast from the Past: Stretching is DANGEROUS?! | Why You Should NOT do Mobility Work
Should you stretch before you lift or not? Also, stop calling it "mobility work." Click here to watch.

 

Blast from the Past: Improve Your Deadlift by FIXING These 3 Errors!
Fix these 3 errors for a stronger and more efficient deadlift. Phil explains. Click here to read.

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WHAT'S COMING UP

Thank you so much to everyone who came out to our Testify 10 Year Celebration this past Saturday! It was wonderful to see all of you there, and we are incredibly thankful to have such a great group of people. You ARE Testify, and you have made these 10 years an amazing 10 years.

Reminder: In observance of Independence Day, we will be closed for training on Saturday, 07/04/26.

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 2026.05.25.

Option 2
Bike/row:
4 x 3 minutes

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

Compare to 2026.04.06.

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 2026.03.09.

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 2026.03.09.

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.

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.

  • Follow Testify on Instagram HERE.

  • Subscribe to Testify’s YouTube channel HERE.

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.

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.

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.

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