The Testify Republic - January 6, 2025
/THIS WEEK'S SUBMISSION
From our video 8 Reasons for Older Adults to Get Stronger in 2025! (and the BEST way to do it!) (click the title to watch):
Harry A.
Such an important video! When the CDC released their report on falls stating "Falls are the leading cause of injury for adults ages 65 years and older," I was even more motivated to keep lifting. Now if only I lived in Nebraska 🤣
Phil
Thanks Harry! You know, Omaha is such a popular vacation destination :-)
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ARTICLES & VIDEOS
8 Reasons for Older Adults to Get Stronger in 2025 (and the best way to do it!)
Here are 8 fantastic reasons to get stronger in the new year. Phil explains why older adults want to get stronger as well as the best way to do it. Click here to watch.
Most Common Deadlift Error? (it's not what you think...)
“…is most commonly seen in newer lifters, but even experienced lifters have been known to make this mistake. The mistake is simply that of…” Click here to read.
Blast from the Past: FIX Your Bench Press in Under 1 Minute! (Establish the Correct Focal Point)
Is your focal point - or lack thereof - destroying your bench press? In this video - our first in a series of Saturday Shorts on fixing the bench - Phil quickly discusses and demonstrates how to solve this problem. Click here to watch.
Blast from the Past: Chalk: Don't Be a Fool
“…however, we’re really here today to talk about the second type of chalk abuser…” Click here to read.
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WHAT'S COMING UP
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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
Sled Pyramid – 4, 5, or 6 tiers
Go up and down a 4, 5, or 6 tier “sled pyramid.” 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 2024.11.04.
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 2024.10.14.
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 ft sled push (50 ft down-back)
100 ft farmer carry (50 ft down-back)
Rest 1 min
Compare to 2024.09.16.
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 2024.09.16.
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