The Testify Star - August 11, 2025

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THIS WEEK'S SUBMISSION

From our video Stop Benching With Your Shoulders & Try This Instead (click the title to watch):

robert reynolds
Great info coach. For years I laid on the bench all comfy like I was going to take a nap. Then wondered why my bench didn't improve. I'm definitely going to try the lock out with your elbows cue. I'm still lifting and learning at 71. God is good. Thanks for all you do.

Phil
Thanks very much, Robert, and I hope this helps out!

Wayne Noll
Training at 71! Awesome! Gives us “kids” ( I’m 64) something to shoot for, lol. I wish I could get my coworkers to lift, so many guys in their 40s and 50s who tell me that they’re too old.

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ARTICLES & VIDEOS

Stop Benching With Your Shoulders & Try This Instead
Tired of shoulder problems or stalled bench progress? We break down two common shoulder-related mistakes and show you how to improve your bench quickly and simply. Click here to watch.

 

I Didn't Notice This Mistake Until It Was Too Late
How do you make sure your upcoming lift is successful? There's one mistake people make before even starting the lift, and here's how to avoid it. Phil accidentally demonstrates. Click here to read.

 

Blast from the Past: 2 Wrist Wrap Mistakes EVERY Lifter Should Stop Making
Are you making these two common errors with your wrist wraps? Let's fix them. Click here to watch.

 

Blast from the Past: How to Safely Bench Press Alone!
If you need to bench press alone, you need to do it safely, and it's very simple. Phil breaks it down. 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.

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.

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.

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 2025.07.07.

Option 2
Bike/row:
8 x 30 sec on/2:00 off

Score = least distance covered in any 30 second interval

Compare to 2025.05.19.

Option 3
8 rounds:
Outdoors:
4 tire flips
50 yd sled push (25 yd down-back)
Rest 1 minute

Indoors:
4 tire flips
100 ft sled push (50 ft down-back)
Rest 1 minute

Compare to 2025.04.21.

Option 4
Sandbag-over-bars
Set yoke at #33 for women or #35 for men.
1. 1 minute AMRAP
2. 5 rounds of 2 reps every 2 minutes (speed!)
3. 1 minute AMRAP

Weights
Female under 40 years
140 lbs and under: 75 lbs
140.1 lbs – 185 lbs: 100 lbs
185.1 lbs and over: 150 lbs

Female 40 years and over
140 lbs and under: 50 lbs
185 lbs and under: 75 lbs
185.1 lbs and over: 100 lbs

Male under 40 years
185 lbs and under: 150 lbs
185.1 lbs – 235 lbs: 200 lbs
235.1 lbs and over: 250 lbs

Male 40 years and over
185 lbs and under: 100 lbs
185.1 lbs – 235 lbs: 150 lbs
235.1 lbs and over: 200 lbs

Compare to 2025.04.21.

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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Testify Star-Advertiser - May 19, 2025

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THIS WEEK'S SUBMISSION

From our video Stronger After 50: The Secret is Simpler Than You Think (click the title to watch):

fastbusiness
Consistency has always been the most difficult challenge for me, in strength training. There have been countless times when I've asked myself one deceptively simple question: "Exactly WHY am I doing this weight lifting stuff?" When you can answer that you will have a reason or goal and you will have your motivation. For me, building and maintaining strength allows me to perform most of the physical activities that I want to do. A secondary reason is that I believe that being strong and "in shape" is one of the best ways to avoid chronic illnesses that require expensive medical care. I can't prove scientifically that these are true, but that's not the point. To be motivated and consistent in training you only need to believe in a reason that's strong enough to cause you to get your lazy ass off the couch and into the gym and put in the effort. Then, every time you think "I don't want to do this today" you can think of your "why" and it will get you through it. Anyway, that's just the way that works for me. 🙂

Phil
"Exactly WHY am I doing this weight lifting stuff?" That's a great way to start the conversation in one's head to get things moving.

Joe
Showing up is the hardest part!
All I have to do is go in the basement.
The first set is the most difficult.

Phil
We talk about this at Testify on a regular basis - if you walk through the door (or roughly equivalent - get in your car to head to the gym), you've done the most important part.

fastbusiness
@TestifySC That's why I usually do better by being a member at a regular gym. I've tried more than twice to have a small home gym and it never seems to work very well. Too many distractions. Other people seem to have success doing it that way, but I'm not one of them.

Phil
Those phenomena are both very common. For some people, having a home gym is fantastic, but for others, the very convenience of it is the problem. If you can work out whenever, sometimes you will work out never. It becomes very easy to push the training back five minutes, 10 minutes, three hours, three weeks… And we have had a number of members start up their training again with us for that exact reason.

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ARTICLES & VIDEOS

Stronger After 50: The Secret is Simpler Than You Think
Getting strong and staying strong becomes more important the older we get, and the secret is not complicated. Click here to watch.

 

People Believed this Lie about Squatting for YEARS
Want the history of the worst squat technique ever to be suggested by a coach? Phil explains. Click here to read.

 

Blast from the Past: How to Squat Heavy ALONE! | How to Fail a Squat Safely
Everybody needs to squat, but if you train alone, you need to be able to fail a squat safely. What to do? It's simple, and Phil explains and demonstrates. Click here to watch.

 

Blast from the Past: Your Hideous Deadlift: Do It WRONG . . . to Get It Right?
We cover a useful deadlift drill and show how setting your back incorrectly can actually help you set it correctly. Click here to read.

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WHAT'S COMING UP

Reminder: In observance of Memorial Day (Monday, 05/26/25), 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 Barbell MAYhem - Teams Edition!

  • May 23, 2025

  • Grab a partner and take on the barbell at Testify Barbell MAYhem – Teams Edition! One lifter snatches. The other cleans & jerks. One epic night of strength, teamwork, and mayhem.

  • Click here to register or for more information.

Testify Game Night

  • Join us for the first-ever Testify Game Night at 6:30 p.m. on Friday, June 6th!

  • Bring on the cards, the board games, the bags (AKA cornhole), and whatever else you’ve got!

  • Bring a game, a snack/drink, and get ready for a fun, relaxed evening with the Testify crew!

  • Click here to RSVP.

Testify IronFest VII

  • June 20, 2025

  • 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.

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 2025.04.07.

Option 2
Bike/row:
8 x 30 sec on/2:00 off

Score = least distance covered in any 30 second interval

Compare to 2025.02.24.

Option 3
5-10 rounds:
50 ft yoke carry
50 ft yoke push
100 ft sandbag carry and S.O.B. (sandbag-over-bar)

Perform 1 round every 2-3 minutes.

Compare to 2025.01.27.

Option 4
Row/Tire 10 min ladder:
2 cal row
2 tire flips
4 cal row
4 tire flips
6 cal row
6 tire flips
…
Climb the ladder as high as possible in 10 minutes.

Compare to 2025.01.27.

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 Herald - February 24, 2025

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THIS WEEK'S SUBMISSION

From our video The Bench Press: You're Doing This Wrong. (click the title to watch):

Dennis J
Are you supposed to force scapular retraction or just let the rear shoulders relaxed down?

Phil
The first option - you'll need to actively retract the shoulders (definitely not relaxed).

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ARTICLES & VIDEOS

Why Squatting has become Impossible (6 reasons)
Is the squat impossible for you, or does it seem impossible to make progress on your squat? Here are 6 reasons why as well as how to address them. Click here to watch.

 

Stretching is Dangerous?! (Why You Should Not do Mobility Work)
Should you stretch before you lift or not? Also, stop calling it "mobility work." Phil explains. Click here to read.

 

Blast from the Past: Barbell Basics | Anatomy of a Barbell | Barbell Buyer's Guide
Phil covers the basics of an Olympic barbell - sleeves, collars, shaft, knurling, diameter, score marks, etc. He also talks about what to look for - and NOT look for - when purchasing a barbell. Click here to watch.

 

Blast from the Past: It Doesn't Get Easier - But Everything Else Does
Phil revisits a past conversation and talks about why training doesn't get easier, but everything else does. Click here to read.

TESTIFY BEANIES ARE AVAILABLE!

Represent your favorite gym - even when it's cold outside!

And, it gets better - you can choose your beanie from EIGHT different colors!

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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.

Testify Strengthlifting Challenge

  • April 12, 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
“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 2024.12.23.

Option 2
Bike/row:
8 x 30 sec on/2:00 off

Score = least distance covered in any 30 second interval

Compare to 2024.12.02.

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 2024.11.04.

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

Compare to 2024.11.04.

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.

The Testify Register - December 2, 2024

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THIS WEEK'S SUBMISSION

From our video WRIST WRAPS: The Complete Guide and how NOT to Put Them On! (Lifting Gear Series) (click the title to watch):

Rafael Brum
Yo, totally underrated YouTube channel. Amazing work. This also helped me with my wrist pain when I do the bench press.

Phil
That’s excellent – I’m glad to hear that it helped with your wrist pain. Also, thanks for the kind words!

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ARTICLES & VIDEOS

FIX Your Bench Press in under 2 Minutes: STOP Benching Vertically
Are you bench pressing with a vertical bar path? Don't. We cover why this is a problem and how to fix it. Click here to watch.

 

"This Made Him Look STUPID!" | Squat Mistake
Are you making this mistake when squatting? Well . . . don't. It's unnecessary, inefficient, and it makes you look like a newbie. We explain. Click here to read.

 

Blast from the Past: Training with Injuries: Should I Train or Should I Quit?!
When dealing with an injury, the right questions can make all the difference. Phil discusses the difference between "Should I train?" and "How can I train?" and gives some useful tools for training when injured. Click here to watch.

 

Blast from the Past: The Press: Make the Bar Go DOWN?!
Not sure about the hips movement in the press? Phil gives a useful way to approach and solve this problem. Click here to read.

TESTIFY BALL CAPS 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 14, and it will begin immediately following the end of the Barbell Blizzard. We'll be running this year's party in an appetizer/potluck fashion, so bring an appetizer to pass around 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 Barbell Blizzard, your best bet is probably to show up earlier than that, cheer on your fellow lifters at the Barbell Blizzard, and then we'll segue right into the party (tableware provided by Testify).

Below is the information for the upcoming Barbell Blizzard, and you can always find out what else is on the calendar by heading to our events page at www.testifysc.com/events.

Barbell Blizzard! A Winter Wonderland of Weights

  • December 14, 2024

  • Barbell Blizzard 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
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 2024.09.30.

Option 2
Bike/row:
8 x 30 sec on/2:00 off

Score = least distance covered in any 30 second interval

Compare to 2024.09.09.

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 2024.08.12.

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 2024.08.12.

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

The Testify Globe - September 9, 2024

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THIS WEEK'S SUBMISSION

From our video Starting Strength Squat Looks HORRIFYING, Here's Why (click the title to watch):

doffe halls
Awsome to se older do strength training, something Swedens PRO need to focus.

Phil
We get to work with some pretty great people :-)

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ARTICLES & VIDEOS

7 Signs You're Using Your Lifting Equipment WRONG
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 watch.

 

What is the BEST Time of Day to Train? (it's not what you think)
What time of day should you train? Morning or evening? Maybe lunchtime? We cut to the chase. Click here to read.

 

Blast from the Past: FIX Your Press | Correct Your TERRIBLE Knees to Press More!
Are your terrible knees ruining your press? In this video - our seventh and final in the series of Saturday Shorts on fixing the press - Phil quickly discusses and demonstrates how to solve this problem. Click here to watch.

 

Blast from the Past: Spotting the Squat: Don't Make These Mistakes!
Spotting the squat shouldn't be complicated. Phil takes a look at some common mistakes people make when spotting the squat, and he also explains how to do it correctly. Click here to read.

“GET STRONGER - LIVE BETTER” SHIRTS ARE AVAILABLE!

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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.

Starting Strength Self-Sufficient Lifter Camp

  • September 28, 2024

  • Spend the day learning the Squat, Press, and Deadlift and how to self-evaluate your lifts while training in your garage or commercial gym without a coach.

  • Click here to register or for more information.

Testify Fall Classic

  • October 26, 2024

  • The annual Testify Fall Classic 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.

Barbell Blizzard! A Winter Wonderland of Weights

  • December 14, 2024

  • Barbell Blizzard 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
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 2024.07.08.

Option 2
Bike/row:
8 x 30 sec on/2:00 off

Score = least distance covered in any 30 second interval

Compare to 2024.06.17.

Option 3
8 rounds:
Outdoors:
4 tire flips
50 yd sled push (25 yd down-back)
Rest 1 minute

Indoors:
4 tire flips
100 ft sled push (50 ft down-back)
Rest 1 minute

Compare to 2024.05.20.

Option 4
Sandbag-over-bars
Set yoke at #33 for women or #35 for men.
1. 1 minute AMRAP
2. 5 rounds of 2 reps every 2 minutes (speed!)
3. 1 minute AMRAP

Weights
Female under 40 years
140 lbs and under: 75 lbs
140.1 lbs – 185 lbs: 100 lbs
185.1 lbs and over: 150 lbs

Female 40 years and over
140 lbs and under: 50 lbs
185 lbs and under: 75 lbs
185.1 lbs and over: 100 lbs

Male under 40 years
185 lbs and under: 150 lbs
185.1 lbs – 235 lbs: 200 lbs
235.1 lbs and over: 250 lbs

Male 40 years and over
185 lbs and under: 100 lbs
185.1 lbs – 235 lbs: 150 lbs
235.1 lbs and over: 200 lbs

Compare to 2024.05.20.

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

Testify Tribune - June 17, 2024

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THIS WEEK'S SUBMISSION

From our video What is a Hang Power Clean? | Olympic Weightlifting Technique (click the title to watch):

adncorotube
Do we hit the bar with the hip on this lift?

Phil
No, in a clean, the bar will brush/contact the thighs. The touch point is roughly the middle of the thigh, but this will vary a little bit based on anthropometry. The snatch is the lift wherein the bar will contact the hips.

adncorotube
Thanks a lot for the explanation.

Phil
You're very welcome.

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ARTICLES & VIDEOS

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 watch.

 

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 this brief article. Click here to read.

 

Blast from the Past: FIX Your Press | How to Correctly Use the Hips to Press More!
Are you using your hips incorrectly in the press? Is the timing of your throw off? Let's fix it. Click here to watch.

 

Blast from the Past: The Squat: Are You Making This Mistake?
Is your overextended back ruining your squat? In this article, Phil quickly discusses and demonstrates how to solve this problem. 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

Reminder: We will be closed for training on Saturday, June 22, as we are hosting the annual Testify Strongman Summer Showdown that 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.

Testify IronFest VI

  • July 12, 2024

  • 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.

Deadapalooza! The Annual Testify Deadlift Festival

  • August 23, 2024

  • 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.

Testify Fall Classic

  • October 26, 2024

  • The annual Testify Fall Classic 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. 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 2024.04.15.

Option 2
Bike/row:
8 x 30 sec on/2:00 off

Score = least distance covered in any 30 second interval

Compare to 2024.03.25.

Option 3
5-10 rounds:
50 ft yoke carry
50 ft yoke push
100 ft sandbag carry and S.O.B. (sandbag-over-bar)

Perform 1 round every 2-3 minutes.

Compare to 2024.02.26.

Option 4
Row/Tire 10 min ladder:
2 cal row
2 tire flips
4 cal row
4 tire flips
6 cal row
6 tire flips
…
Climb the ladder as high as possible in 10 minutes.

Compare to 2024.02.26.

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