The Testify News - March 23, 2026
/THIS WEEK'S SUBMISSION
From our video 99% of Lifters Don’t Know These 9 Gym Equipment Facts (click the title to watch):
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Oh my gosh! I’m going to find that video on that bar jack and head up to my father in laws wood shop tonight!
Phil
You might have already found the link as we put it in the video description below the video, but in case you haven't seen it yet, here's the video and link:
DIY Deadlift Jack - The Fishhook!
https://youtu.be/g6ncATYrprc
I hope it helps!
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ARTICLES & VIDEOS
99% of Lifters Don’t Know These 9 Gym Equipment Facts
Most gym equipment seems straightforward — but a few overlooked details can make a big difference. Here are nine facts about common lifting equipment that many lifters never learn. Click here to watch.
Stop Doing This!! Your Shoulders are Destroying Your Bench Press
Using your shoulders incorrectly in the bench press? Phil helps you fix it quickly so you can add pounds to your bench. Click here to read.
Blast from the Past: Do This for a Bigger Squat! | How to Pause Squat (and Why!)
Want to improve your squat? The pause squat can help. We explain what a pause squat is, how to do it, and why you might want to utilize the pause squat in your training. Click here to watch.
Blast from the Past: To Stand Up . . . Stay Leaned Over!
Stop raising your chest early in the squat — it's making for a weaker squat. Phil explains and gives two useful cues to help. Click here to read.
TESTIFY CAMPFIRE MUGS ARE AVAILABLE!
For lifters who train hard . . . and like a little campfire-style to go along with their training sessions. Durable, no-frills, and proudly wearing the Testify logo. From campsite to squat rack, this mug's for you.
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.
Testify Strengthlifting Challenge
April 11, 2026
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.
Testify Barbell MAYhem - The Clean & Press Classic
May 1, 2026
The annual Barbell MAYhem is back, and this year's event is a Friday night clean-and-press!
This is a single-lift weightlifting meet wherein competitors will perform the clean-and-press. Each lifter will receive 3 attempts, and the heaviest successful lift will determine their score.
There will be prizes - for feats both serious and outlandish - throughout the night!
Click here to register or for more information.
Testify IronFest VIII
July 10, 2026
IronFest is a team-based strength meet wherein the contested lifts will be the squat, press, bench press, and deadlift. Competitors will form teams of 2 lifters/team and perform all 4 lifts; each lifter will perform one upper body lift and one lower body lift, and 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 2026.02.16.
Option 2
Bike/row:
4 x 3 minutes
Rest 3 minutes between each round. Score = lowest distance.
Compare to 2025.12.29.
Option 3
8 rounds:
Outdoors:
4 tire flips
50 yd sled push (25 yd down-back)
Rest 1 minute
Indoors:
4 tire flips
100 ft sled push (50 ft down-back)
Rest 1 minute
Compare to 2025.12.01.
Option 4
Sandbag-over-bars
Set yoke at #33 for women or #35 for men.
1. 1 minute AMRAP
2. 5 rounds of 2 reps every 2 minutes (speed!)
3. 1 minute AMRAP
Weights
Female under 40 years
140 lbs and under: 75 lbs
140.1 lbs – 185 lbs: 100 lbs
185.1 lbs and over: 150 lbs
Female 40 years and over
140 lbs and under: 50 lbs
185 lbs and under: 75 lbs
185.1 lbs and over: 100 lbs
Male under 40 years
185 lbs and under: 150 lbs
185.1 lbs – 235 lbs: 200 lbs
235.1 lbs and over: 250 lbs
Male 40 years and over
185 lbs and under: 100 lbs
185.1 lbs – 235 lbs: 150 lbs
235.1 lbs and over: 200 lbs
Compare to 2025.12.01.
As always, we hope this helps you get stronger and live better!
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