Week 2018.12.24

Events: To see upcoming events, please select the "Events" option in our menu or simply click here.

Reminder: As Christmas and the New Year are coming soon, here are the hours for the holidays (you can also find them under the "About > Hours" option in the menu):

Christmas Week (2018)
Monday, 12/24/18: Closed
Tuesday, 12/25/18: Closed
Wednesday, 12/26/18: Regular hours

New Year's Week (2018-2019)
Monday, 12/31/18: Regular morning hours; closed in the afternoon/evening
Tuesday, 01/01/19: Closed
Wednesday, 01/02/19: Regular hours

This Week's Conditioning

Week 2018.10.29

Upcoming Events

Reminder: We will be closed this Saturday, 11/03/18, due to the 2018 USSF Fall Classic.

  • 2018 USSF Fall Classic - Omaha
    • Date: Saturday, 11/03/18
    • Location: Concordia High School (click here for map)
    • Registration: Registration has ended, but please come on out and cheer on your fellow lifters!
    • Other Information: If you’re interested in helping, please let Phil or Barb know – we would love to have the extra help!

  • 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 on 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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A big welcome goes out to Gus, one of our new members!

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This Week's Conditioning

Option 1
“Prowler Sprint Test”
1. Load up a heavier weight.
2. Time a 15 yards sprint at 100% intensity.
3. Rest 30 seconds.
4. Repeat sprint until times slows down 10%.
5. Goal is to increase # of sprints under the time standard.

Courtesy of Chad Smith ("Prowler Sprint Test") as well as “Death by Prowler” by Matt Reynolds and Stef Bradford (on Starting Strength).

Option 2
10 rounds:
25 yd yoke carry
Rest 1 minute

Compare to 2018.09.17.

Week 2018.09.24

Upcoming Events

  • 2018 Nebraska State Championships and Open Weightlifting Meet
    • Date: Saturday, 09/29/18
    • Location: Omaha Kroc Center (click here for map)
    • Registration: Registration has ended, but come on out to cheer on your fellow lifters!
    • Other Information: If you’re interested in helping, please let Phil know – we would love to have the extra help!

  • 2018 USSF Fall Classic - Omaha
    • Date: Saturday, 11/03/18
    • Location: Concordia High School (click here for map)
    • Registration: Click here (registration is online only).
    • Registration Deadline: Regular registration ends on 10/13/18, so register soon to save some money and get that shirt!
    • Other Information: If you’re interested in helping, please let Phil or Barb know – we would love to have the extra help!

  • 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 on 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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Cool fall weather is coming (believe it or not), and with that in mind, we have a bunch of new sweatshirts with our original barbell logo available in the online store. Swipe right to see all the different logo color combinations, and for each logo, you can get the sweatshirt itself in a vast array of different colors. Click the link in our profile or simply head to http://testifysc.com/testify-gear to check it out. #testifyswag #testifygear #testifystrengthgear #testifystrengthandconditioning • • • • #squat #bench #deadlift #press #snatch #cleanandjerk #powerlifting #strengthlifting #weightlifting #startingstrength #startingstrengthgym #lifting #training #trainhard #roguefitness #omaha #nebraska #omahanebraska #omahastrong #nebraskastrong

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This Week's Conditioning

Option 2
8 rounds:
4 tire flips
50 yd sled push (25 yd down-back)
Rest 1 minute

Compare to 2018.08.13.

Week 2018.08.20

Upcoming events:

  • 2018 Nebraska State Championships and Open Weightlifting Meet
    • Date: Saturday, 09/29/18
    • Location: Omaha Kroc Center (click here for map)
    • Registration: Click here (registration is online only).
    • Registration Deadline: Registration ends 09/22/18, so register soon!
    • Other Information: If you’re interested in helping, please let Phil know – we would love to have the extra help!
  • 2018 USSF Fall Classic - Omaha
    • Date: Saturday, 11/03/18
    • Location: Concordia High School (click here for map)
    • Registration: Click here (registration is online only).
    • Registration Deadline: Early registration ends on 09/15/18, so register soon!
    • Other information: If you're interested in helping, please let Phil or Barb know - we would love to have the extra help!
  • 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 on 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!

This Week's ConditioningOption 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” by Matt Reynolds and Stef Bradford (on Starting Strength).Option 25-10 rounds:50 yd sled push (25 yd down-back)50 yd farmer carry (25 yd down-back)Rest 1 minCompare to 2018.07.09.Option 3Sandbag-over-barsSet yoke at #33 for women or #35 for men.1. 1 minute AMRAP2. 5 rounds of 2 reps every 2 minutes (speed!)3. 1 minute AMRAPWeightsFemale under 40 years140 lbs and under: 75 lbs140.1 lbs – 185 lbs: 100 lbs185.1 lbs and over: 150 lbsFemale 40 years and over140 lbs and under: 50 lbs185 lbs and under: 75 lbs185.1 lbs and over: 100 lbsMale under 40 years185 lbs and under: 150 lbs185.1 lbs – 235 lbs: 200 lbs235.1 lbs and over: 250 lbsMale 40 years and over185 lbs and under: 100 lbs185.1 lbs – 235 lbs: 150 lbs235.1 lbs and over: 200 lbsCompare to 2018.06.18.