Testify Review - August 19, 2024
/THIS WEEK'S SUBMISSION
From our video The Rules of Olympic Weightlifting - How to Avoid Red Lights! (click the title to watch):
Matthew
me frantically watching this so i can explain to my whole family why our country just got the red lights 😭
Phil
Hope it helped!
Matthew
lol BRONZE 🥉🇹🇼. I'll see you in 4 years
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ARTICLES & VIDEOS
4 MISTAKES Beginners Make that Experienced Lifters NEVER Do (plus a bonus tip)
Beginner lifters make these 4 mistakes in the squat, press, deadlift, and bench press. We explain and cover how to successfully fix them. Click here to watch.
Your Most Important Piece of Training Gear - Part 2 (Lifting Gear Series)
We discuss how to effectively and efficiently use your most important piece of equipment - the training log. This is the 7th article in our "Lifting Gear" series and is Part 2 of the "Training Log" mini-series. Click here to read.
Blast from the Past: Power Clean vs Split Clean vs Squat Clean: Which One is BEST?
There are 3 different landing positions for the clean, and each has its own advantages. Barb and Phil explain as Becky demonstrates these 3 different cleans. Click here to watch.
Blast from the Past: The Deadlift: You're Doing This Wrong - Part 5
There is ONE correct way to grip the bar in the deadlift, and it's probably not what you think. In the 5th article in our series on fixing the deadlift, Phil explains what's up. 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.
Deadapalooza! The Annual Testify Deadlift Festival
August 23, 2024
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
August 31, 2024
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.
Starting Strength Self-Sufficient Lifter Camp
September 28, 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
“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 2024.06.17.
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 2024.05.27.
Option 3
5-10 rounds of:
30 sec ME tire flips
30 sec rest
Compare to 2024.04.29.
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 2024.04.29.
As always, we hope this helps you get stronger and live better!