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.

  • Follow Testify on Instagram HERE.

  • Subscribe to Testify’s YouTube channel HERE.

The Voice of Testify - November 3, 2025

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THIS WEEK'S SUBMISSION

From our video Do This Once & Instantly Improve Your Squat Form (click the title to watch):

Stealth
I'm really going to try this out today with Squats and also deadlifts, theyve always felt so awkward for me since ive always lifted having my back and torso so vertical straight up and down I almost feel like im about to fall over or im all but standing straight up in the case of the deadlift before I even do the lift in the first place. Thanks for the advice

Phil
You're very welcome, and I hope it proves useful to you!

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ARTICLES & VIDEOS

Why Your Squat Feels Off (But You Can't Explain Why)
Something about your squat just doesn’t feel right — but you can’t quite put your finger on it. In this short video, Phil explains what’s really going on and gives you a few simple cues to fix it fast. Click here to watch.

 

One Clue to Identify a Bad Squat EARLY
How can you tell that your squat is going to be harder and less efficient than it should be? Watch for this tell-tale sign on the descent and learn how to fix it. Click here to read.

 

Blast from the Past: LIFTING SHOES: The Complete Guide to the Best and WORST Shoes! (Lifting Gear Series)
Phil covers everything you'll ever want to know about lifting shoes, including what NOT to buy. This is the 5th video in our "Lifting Gear" series. Click here to watch.

 

Blast from the Past: Power Clean vs Split Clean vs Squat Clean: Which One is Best?
We cover the three different landing positions for the clean as well as the advantages that go with each position. 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.

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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.

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
“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” (on Starting Strength).

Compare to 2025.09.29.

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

Score = least distance covered in any 30 second interval

Compare to 2025.08.11.

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 2025.07.14.

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 2025.07.14.

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 Testify Leader - October 20, 2025

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THIS WEEK'S SUBMISSION

From our video You’re Probably Bench Pressing Wrong, and It’s Ruining Your Lifting (click the title to watch):

Alex
Take a big breath at the top into your chest or belly? Some say the latter, some, even professional powerlifters say the former. So confusing😮‍💨

Phil
Yes, the fitness community often likes to make this more confusing that it needs to be. You’ve been breathing your whole life, so don’t worry about whether it’s into your chest or your belly (since technically it’s into your lungs :-)).

Simply take a breath, then hold it and clamp down on every single muscle in your midsection/trunk as if you expected to get punched. If you’re bracing like that, you’re doing it correctly.

It’s worth noting that you hold your breath using a closed glottis and not by holding your breath against your lips. In other words, you hold your breath in the back of your throat, not up against your lips.

You can do this with your mouth open or closed, but if you’re not sure exactly how to do it, try saying the word “hick“ and holding the “ck“ sound at the end.

Here’s a video a while back that covers this a bit more:
How to Breathe and Brace Correctly When Lifting Heavy | Valsalva Maneuver
https://youtu.be/XhM3fli3A_s

Alex
@TestifySCThanks ❤

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ARTICLES & VIDEOS

You’re Probably Bench Pressing Wrong, and It’s Ruining Your Lifting
Most lifters are benching wrong in at least three of these ways. Watch all 7 mistakes — and stop wrecking your lifts before your next session. Click here to watch.

 

The Most Common Bench Press Mistake You Don’t Even Realize You’re Making
Phil addresses and helps you fix a common bench press error in this short article. Click here to read.

 

Blast from the Past: WRIST WRAPS: The Complete Guide and how NOT to Put Them On! (Lifting Gear Series)
We cover everything you'll ever want to know about wrist wraps, including how NOT to put them on. This is the 4th video in our "Lifting Gear" series. Click here to watch.

 

Blast from the Past: The Deadlift: Sock it to Me, Baby
Want an easy way to improve your deadlift? Phil really socks it to you with this tip. 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:
10-20 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 2025.09.15.

Option 2
Bike/row:
4 x 3 minutes

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

Compare to 2025.07.28.

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 2025.06.30.

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 2025.06.30.

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 Spectator - September 1, 2025

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THIS WEEK'S SUBMISSION

From our video How To Make Strength Training 5x Times Easier (click the title to watch):

@JustWantedToGrill
One of my favorite things to see is senior citizens deadlifting multiple plates.

Phil
Absolutely :-)

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ARTICLES & VIDEOS

NEVER Do This with a Heavy Press (or You’re DONE)
Your heavy press is harder than it needs to be, and here’s the one error that might be holding you back. Phil explains and covers a few simple fixes that can make all the difference. Click here to watch.

 

Is Your Squat Stuck? It's Not Why You Think.
Does your squat have a weird sticking point, and you just can't figure it out? We help you fix it fast. Click here to read.

 

Blast from the Past: WORST Deadlift Ever?! | How to Set Your Back for the Deadlift: Part 5
Got an awful looking back when you deadlift? We help you fix it fast in Part 5 of this Saturday Shorts series. Click here to watch.

 

Blast from the Past: Bench Press Cue: Pull Your Fists Back!
Phil covers a useful cue to help with correct shoulder positioning in the bench press. Click here to read.

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WHAT'S COMING UP

Reminder: We will be closed for training on Monday, 09/01/25, in observance of Labor 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.

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 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 2025.07.28.

Option 2
Bike/Row for 9 rounds:
1 min on
1 min off

Record distance for each round.

Compare to 2025.06.09.

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 2025.05.12.

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 2025.05.12.

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 Patriot - July 28, 2025

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THIS WEEK'S SUBMISSION

From our video 9 Brutal Truths About Lifting Weights That Seniors LEARN Too Late (click the title to watch):

FatFreddys Cat
Excellent vid! Very straight forward without fluff. At 61 I've recently started back up with it and feeling much better already.

Looking forward to continuing. Thanks much for your efforts in making this available. d:^)

Phil
You’re very welcome, and thanks for the kind words! Congratulations on starting back up, and I’m glad that you’re already feeling better!

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ARTICLES & VIDEOS

8 Signs Your Press is WAY Above Average
These 8 signs separate average lifters from serious pressers. Do you make the cut? If not, let's fix your press fast. Click here to watch.

 

2 “Small” Changes That Unlock Big Squat Gains
Want to squat more weight? Of course you do. Phil explains how to do just that. Click here to read.

 

Blast from the Past: How to Squat: The Setup | STOP Doing This!
Is your lousy setup destroying your squat? In 2 minutes, we cover a common error during the setup process and help you fix it. Click here to watch.

 

Blast from the Past: DIY Lifting Platform - Easy and Fast!
Phil helps you quickly and easily build a lifting platform that is durable and protects your equipment and floor. 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

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 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 2025.06.23.

Option 2
Bike/row:
4 x 3 minutes

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

Compare to 2025.05.05.

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 2025.04.07.

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 2025.04.07.

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 Bulletin - July 14, 2025

/ Testify Strength & Conditioning/

THIS WEEK'S SUBMISSION

From our video The One Tiny Adjustment That Will Determine Your Benching & Pressing Strength (click the title to watch):

Donny Lem
This is good word. Buddy of mine made me switch to this few years back and my bench exploded upward in weight

Phil
Thanks, Donny, and I’m glad to hear that!

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ARTICLES & VIDEOS

The One Tiny Adjustment That Will Determine Your Benching & Pressing Strength
Think your bench and press are stuck? It might just take one tiny adjustment to unlock serious improvements. In this short video, Phil breaks down the small change that can make a big difference in your pressing power. Click here to watch.

 

Snatch vs Power Snatch vs Hang Snatch - What's the Difference?!
Snatch, power snatch, hang snatch, hang power snatch - we cover the differences as well as how to easily remember each one. Click here to read.

 

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

 

Blast from the Past: The Best Way to Put On a Lifting Belt! (and a secret weapon)
We explain & demonstrate the best way to put on your lifting belt (and give you a super-secret weapon to use at meets!). 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

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
“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 2025.06.09.

Option 2
Bike/row:
4 x 3 minutes

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

Compare to 2025.04.21.

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 2025.03.24.

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

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