The Testify Anchor - January 15, 2024
/THIS WEEK'S SUBMISSION
From our video Starting Strength Squat Looks HORRIFYING, Here's Why (click the title to watch):
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These "old" people in the video - who supposedly lean their upper body too far forward - have something over many younger people: they take training seriously and they don't use their cell phones while training :-)
I would love to train with these people and in this studio.
Phil
It would be great to have you!
ARTICLES & VIDEOS
TWO Signs You're Accidentally KILLING Your Deadlift
Two deadlift mistakes: one simple cue to fix them both. Phil addresses two common deadlift errors and covers how to correct them with only one cue. Click here to watch.
How to Squat Heavy ALONE! | How to Fail a Squat Safely
Everybody needs to squat, but if you train alone, you need to be able to fail a squat safely. What to do? It's simple - we cover how to handle it. Click here to read.
Blast from the Past: Loading Plates: Numbers In or Numbers Out?
When we load plates on the bar or on the weight tree, which way should the numbers face (and why)? Hint: It's different for each one. Click here to watch.
Blast from the Past: The FWYS Principle: If You Don't Change This, Your Press Will ALWAYS Suffer
A common problem in the press is achieving the correct start position for each rep - specifically for every rep AFTER your first rep. Let's fix this fast. 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
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.
Women's Strength Class
6-week class, starts on February 6th
Are you interested in learning to lift correctly, getting stronger, and making great friends in the process? If so, come join Starting Strength Coach Barb Mueller and get started on your journey of strength!
Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm
NO EXPERIENCE NEEDED! Open to all women who want to get strong!
Click here to register.
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.
Starting Strength Self-Sufficient Lifter Camp
May 18, 2024
Spend the day learning the Squat, Press, and Deadlift and how to self-evaluate your lifts while training in your garage or commercial gym without a coach.
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 2023.11.13.
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 2023.10.23.
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 2023.09.25.
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 2023.09.25.