Testify Standard - November 27, 2023
/THIS WEEK'S SUBMISSION
From our video Cleans vs Power Cleans vs Hang Cleans - What's the Difference?! (click the title to watch):
IHACKER316
thank you thank you THANK YOU , FINALLY I understand , this is hands down by FAR the best explanation of this I have ever heard . I got so sick of searching for the answer , my quest ends here, Thank you very much 🧡
Phil
You’re very welcome, and I’m glad this ended your quest :-)
ARTICLES & VIDEOS
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, so let's fix it quick. Click here to watch.
Use This Grip for a BIGGER Bench Press and Press!
Change your grip. Change your life . . . or at least your benching and pressing. What is a compression grip, and why should you use it for the bench press and the press? Click here to read.
Blast from the Past: How to Box Squat Correctly (and why to do them!)
What are box squats, how do you perform them, and why might a lifter do them? Phil explains. Click here to watch.
Blast from the Past: 4 Easy Ways to Load Your Deadlift
Loading and unloading the barbell for your deadlifts can be a pain, so we give you 4 different ways to make this process easier. Click here to read.
NEW TESTIFY HOODIES ARE AVAILABLE!
Looking to train in style and comfort this winter? Get yourself a Testify hoodie - in practically any color! 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 Saturday, 12/02/23, as we are hosting the annual Testify Christmas Classic weightlifting meet.
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 Christmas Classic
December 2, 2023
Come on out and join us for the annual Testify Christmas Classic! This is a weightlifting meet, so the contested lifts are the snatch and clean-and-jerk.
Click here for more information.
Testify Leprechaun Lift-off
March 16, 2024
Want to join us for the annual Testify Leprechaun Lift-off? Of course you do! This is a weightlifting meet, so the contested lifts are the snatch and clean-and-jerk.
Click here to register or for more information.
Testify Strengthlifting Challenge
April 6, 2024
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 2023.09.25.
Option 2
Bike/row:
4 x 800m
Rest 3 minutes between each round. Score = slowest time.
Compare to 2023.09.04.
Option 3
1. 5 x 50 ft seated sled pull. Add weight each round. Rest as needed.
2. 5 x 100 ft duck walk. Add weight each round. Rest as needed.
Compare to 2023.08.07.
Option 4
Outdoors
4 rounds:
50 yd farmer carry
80 m sled drag
Rest 2 min
Indoors
4 rounds:
100 ft farmer carry
100 ft sled drag
Rest 2 min
Compare to 2023.08.07.