The Testify Christmas Chronicle - December 22, 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):

Dennis J
Dont you always have to pull the bar around the knees?

Phil
Solid question, and no, you want the bar to travel in as vertical of a path as possible, so it is the knees' job to get out of the way of the bar as opposed to vice versa.

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ARTICLES & VIDEOS

Your Arms Are Ruining Your Deadlift. Here Is Why. (3 mistakes)
If your deadlift is harder than it should be, your arms might be the reason. Phil covers 3 mistakes lifters make with their arms, cues that lifters often use incorrectly, and one fix to solve the entire problem. Click here to watch.

 

No Deadlift Jack? THREE Tips for Loading Your Deadlift SUPER Easy
Struggling to load your deadlift? Deadlift jacks can be pricey, so here are three tips to make loading your deadlift super easy without any special equipment. Click here to read.

 

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

 

Blast from the Past: 5 Ways You're Ruining Your Bench Press!
Quit making these mistakes when bench pressing! Phil covers 5 common bench press errors as well as how to fix these mistakes. Click here to read.

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WHAT'S COMING UP

Reminder: Below are the hours for this week as well as New Year's week (you can also find these on our Location & Hours page). Any days not listed retain their normal hours.

Christmas Week (2025)
Wednesday, 12/24/25: 5:00 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. (closed in the evening)
Thursday, 12/25/25: Closed
Friday, 12/26/25: 4:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. (closed in the morning)

New Year’s Week (2025-2026)
Wednesday, 12/31/25: 5:00 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. (closed in the evening)
Thursday, 01/01/26: Closed
Friday, 01/02/26: 4:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. (closed in the morning)

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 11, 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
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 2025.11.17.

Option 2
Bike/row:
4 x 800m

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

Compare to 2025.09.29.

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 2025.09.01.

Option 4
5-8 rounds:
50 ft sled push
50 ft sled pull (hand over hand)
Row 1 minute
Rest 1 minute

This can also be done in a group of three where the sledder determines how long the other two people row and rest.

Compare to 2025.09.01.

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

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  • Pick up a free copy of Testify’s Squat Guide: 12 Tips to Improve Your Squat Now HERE.

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Testify Anchor - November 17, 2025

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THIS WEEK'S SUBMISSION

From our video You're Doing It Wrong! Cleans vs Hang Cleans vs Power Cleans! | Olympic Weightlifting (click the title to watch):

Aldo Almanzar
What about "clean presses"?

Phil
Are you asking about the “clean and press“? That lift used to be part of Olympic weightlifting about 50 or so years ago but is no longer a part of the competition.

Aldo Almanzar
​@TestifySCThanks for clarifying; I appreciate it.

Phil
You're very welcome.

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ARTICLES & VIDEOS

Deadlift Explained in 3 Minutes
A clear, no-nonsense explanation of the deadlift. No fluff, no confusion — whether you’re a beginner or need a quick refresher, Phil covers setup, execution, and consistency from rep to rep. Click here to watch.

 

This Weird Press Error is A Problem
Are you making this mistake at the start of your press? If so, it's messing up your press bad. We help you identify the error and fix it quickly. Click here to read.

 

Blast from the Past: TRAINING LOG: How to Keep a Training Log and Why You Should (Lifting Gear Series)
Phil discusses why the training log is your most important piece of equipment and also cover how to use one effectively. This is the 6th video in our "Lifting Gear" series. Click here to watch.

 

Blast from the Past: The Deadlift Mistake That Happens After You Think You’re Done
We help you easily and efficiently set the bar back down right over the middle of the foot after each deadlift rep. Click here to read.

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WHAT'S COMING UP

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.

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
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 2025.10.13.

Option 2
Bike/row:
3 rounds of:
8 x 20 sec on/40 sec off
Rest 3 min between rounds

Score = lowest distance

Compare to 2025.08.25.

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 2025.07.28.

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 2025.07.28.

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.

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Testify Standard - October 13, 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):

Winston Smith
Awesome advice. Thanks. That cleared up some issues I've had. Definitely dropped my hips to get the chest up in the setup, and also tried get my torso vertical way too early in the pull. I'd given up on deadlifts, but this makes me want to try again.

Phil
Those are both very common issues, and I'm glad you want to give it another shot!

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ARTICLES & VIDEOS

Don't Perform a SINGLE Squat at the Gym Until You Watch This
This mistake hides in plain sight—and it might be holding your squat back more than you think. Phil covers this foundational squat issue with 4 important tips. Click here to watch.

 

2 Clues to SPOT Your Terrible Deadlift EARLY!
Is your deadlift drifting away from you? We help you learn to notice the problem before it happens as well as how to fix it. Click here to read.

 

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

 

Blast from the Past: Everything You Need to Know About Lifting Belts . . . QUICK!
Phil covers the 4 Ws of lifting belts: width of belts, when to use one, where to wear your belt, and what to do once it's on. 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.

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.

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
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 2025.09.08.

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 2025.07.21.

Option 3
5-10 rounds of:
30 sec ME tire flips
30 sec rest

Compare to 2025.06.23.

Option 4
For time:
500m row
5 x 80m sled push (200 ft if indoors)
500m row

Rest 1 minute after the first row and after each sled push.

Compare to 2025.06.23.

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 Nugget - September 8, 2025

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THIS WEEK'S SUBMISSION

From our video 6 Weight Lifting Secrets That Feel Like CHEATING (plus a bonus) (click the title to watch):

DLedge
Calluses are the limiting factor in my grip for deadlifts. They never go away and get in the way. Any tips?

Phil
Are you using chalk? Calluses should develop, but they should not be raised - just essentially tougher areas of skin. If they are raised (which will certainly happen far more without chalk), the bar will pull on them, and they’ll eventually tear.

We did a video on hand care for lifters a few years back, and you might find it useful:
Hand Care for Lifters
https://youtu.be/2aBErH_Yvi0

DLedge
I do use liquid chalk. They are always raised, sometimes they tear. Then they come back after healing. Thanks for the reply, I will watch the hand care video

Phil
You're welcome, and if your calluses are always raised, it's worth checking to make sure that you're using a tension grip when deadlifting, i.e., carrying the bar down slightly toward the fingers and not up by the base of the palm. If a deadlift is carried too high in the hand, it will slide or roll down in the hand, and this process makes for an insecure grip and tends to caused raised calluses as well.

Here's some more info on this:
Use This Grip for a BIGGER Deadlift! (Tension Grip) | Deadlift Technique
https://youtu.be/7e_gnfCNM_M

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ARTICLES & VIDEOS

6 Weight Lifting Secrets That Feel Like CHEATING (plus a bonus)
These aren’t gimmicks—they’re overlooked techniques and tactics that can help you train more efficiently and get stronger right now. We cover 6 lifting tips (and a bonus) to level up your training. Click here to watch.

 

He Stopped Pressing Like This. You Should Too.
Many lifters use their hips incorrectly in the press and don't even know it. Do you? Let's find out and fix it. Click here to read.

 

Blast from the Past: The BEST Warm-up for Barbell Training (Plus an EASY Math Trick to Help!)
Phil covers how to efficiently and simply structure your warm-ups for barbell training and gives you an easy math trick to help. Click here to watch.

 

Blast from the Past: One Cue to Rule Them All: Fix Every Single One of Your Lifts
We help you improve all of your lifts with one simple type of cue. 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.

Friday Night Fun Night: Trivia Teams!

  • Join us for the first-ever Testify Friday Night Fun Night from 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 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 3-5 people will compete in a friendly trivia contest with fun prizes up for grabs.

  • We need to know numbers for planning and food, so please click here to RSVP and register your team!

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.

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
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 2025.08.04.

Option 2
5 rounds:
10 cal bike
1 min rest
4 sandbag-over-bars
1 min rest

Set the yoke crossmember at 35/33, and the weight is 150#/75#.

Compare to 2025.06.16.

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 2025.05.19.

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 2025.05.19.

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 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.

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Get yours today and represent your favorite gym!

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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.

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.

The Daily Testify Gazette - June 30, 2025

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THIS WEEK'S SUBMISSION

From our video 12 Outdated Lifting Trends to Ditch in 2025 (and What to Do Instead) (click the title to watch):

photog
Outstanding information. Thanks so much! The dog barking at you squatting made me LOL!

Phil
You're very welcome, and Parker was pretty handy there :-)

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ARTICLES & VIDEOS

When Benching Heavy, Don't Bench Vertically & Try This Instead
Are you trying to push the bar vertically when you bench press? This seems counterintuitive, but trying to bench vertically is ruining your bench press. Phil explains and demonstrates. Click here to watch.

 

Your Rest Periods are Adorable . . . Now Quit It.
Are you rest periods destroying your strength training? Let's fix this. Click here to read.

 

Blast from the Past: How to Bench Press: The Setup | STOP Doing This!
Are you getting setup as well as you should be when you bench? In under 2 minutes, Phil covers a common error during the setup process. Click here to watch.

 

Blast from the Past: How to Convert Kilograms to Pounds Fast - Easy Math Trick!
Convert kilograms to pounds quickly & easily without a calculator! Useful for physics homework, chemistry homework, & lifting weights. 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

Reminder: We will be closed for training on Friday, 07/04/25, in observance of Independence 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.

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 2025.05.26.

Option 2
Bike/row:
4 x 3 minutes

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

Compare to 2025.04.07.

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 2025.03.10.

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 2025.03.10.

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

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