Week 2018.11.05

The 2018 USSF Fall Classic is in the books, and it was a great day! Lots of PRs were set, and many congratulations go out to everyone who stepped onto the platform to compete this past Saturday. Also, thank you to those of you who helped out at the meet – setup, teardown, judging, spotting, loading, scoring, announcing – without you, this meet wouldn’t be possible. Finally, thank you to those who came out to support and cheer on the lifters – you all made it a fun day for the lifters on the platform. Join us in the spring for the 2019 Omaha Strengthlifting Challenge!

• 3rd annual Testify Christmas Classic Weightlifting Meet
  
  • Date: Saturday, 12/01/18
  • Location: Concordia High School (click here for map) - practice gym
  • Registration: Click here (registration is online only).
  • Registration Deadline: Regular registration ends this Saturday (11/10/18), and we've reached our registration cap the last few meets, so register soon to reserve your spot, save some dough, and get a shirt!
  • Other Information: If you’re interested in helping, please let Phil or Barb know – we would love to have the extra help!

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The 2018 USSF Fall Classic is a wrap, and it was a great day! A big thank you goes out all of the competitors who showed up yesterday, and an equally big thank you (possibly bigger!) goes out to everyone who helped out - loaders, judges, spotters, table officials, you name ‘em, we couldn’t have done this thing without ‘em! More pictures are to come, and we’ll see y’all again in the spring! And of course, we hope to see some of you at USSF Nationals in January as well! #ussffallclassic #ussffallclassicomaha #usstrengthlifting #testifystrengthandconditioning

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This Week's Conditioning

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

Compare to 2018.09.24.

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

Push sled slow for recovery. Score is slowest row. Compare to 2018.09.03.

Week 2018.07.02

Reminder: The gym will be closed on Wednesday, 07/04/18, in observance of Independence Day.The 2nd annual Testify Strongman Summer Showdown has come and gone, and it was a blast! Congrats to all our competitors, and a huge thank you goes out to everyone who helped out - we could not have done it without you!Upcoming events:

• Cornhusker State Games Powerlifting Meet
  • Date: Saturday, 07/21/18
  • Location: Lincoln Northeast High School (click here for map)
  • Registration: Click here for general information as well as the registration link. The price is $45 until 07/06/18, and then it goes up, so register soon!
  • Other information: You will need an AAU membership for this meet, and you must have it at least two days prior to this meet to allow for background checks (click here to get your membership).

Terry pulls a very smooth set of five on Wednesday morning. #startingstrength #startingstrengthgym

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This Week's ConditioningOption 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” by Matt Reynolds and Stef Bradford (on Starting Strength).Option 28 rounds:4 tire flips50 yd sled push (25 yd down-back)Rest 1 minuteCompare to 2018.05.21.Option 35 rounds:15 cal row50 yd sled push, 100#/50#Push sled slow for recovery. Score is slowest row. Compare to 2018.04.30.

Week 2018.04.30

Upcoming events:

• 2nd annual Testify Barbell MAYhem Weightlifting Meet
  • Date: Saturday, 05/05/18
  • Location: Concordia High School (click here for map) - practice gym
  • Registration: Registration is closed (and we are completely full!), but come on out and cheer on your fellow lifters! Also, if you’re interested in helping load and/or spot, please let Phil know – we would love to have the extra help!
• Cornhusker State Games Powerlifting Meet
  • Date: Saturday, 07/21/18
  • Location: Lincoln Northeast High School (click here for map)
  • Registration: Click here for general information as well as the registration link. The price is $35 until 05/31/18, and then it goes up, so register soon!
  • Other information: You will need an AAU membership for this meet, and you must have it at least two days prior to this meet to allow for background checks (click here to get your membership).

Toozday at the Howz of Gaynz #hookedonfoniksworkedforme #andzees

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This Week's ConditioningOption 1Sled Pyramid – 4, 5, or 6 tiersGo up and down a 4, 5, or 6 tier “sled pyramid” – rest as needed. The distance for each round is 80 m (a down-back on the 40m course). Rest as needed.For example, Bob does the following (4 tiers):Round 1: Empty sledRound 2: 25#Round 3: 50#Round 4: 75#Round 5: 50#Round 6: 25#Round 7: Empty sledOption 25-10 rounds:10 sledgehammer strikes (5R, 5L)50 yd farmer carry (25 yd down-back)Rest 1 minuteCompare to 2018.03.19.Option 35 rounds:15 cal row50 yd sled push, 100#/50#Push sled slow for recovery. Score is slowest row. (Inspired by Athlete Conditioning) Compare to 2018.03.26.