The Testify Union - September 2, 2024
/THIS WEEK'S SUBMISSION
From our video LIFTING SHOES: The Complete Guide to the Best and WORST Shoes! (Lifting Gear Series) (click the title to watch):
Andrew Tanczyk
Oh, so wearing shoes with air in the soles might not work out too well? 😂 😂
Phil
Agreed :-)
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ARTICLES & VIDEOS
Starting Strength Coach Reveals the WORST Thing To Do with Your Squat
What's the worst mistake that you're making with your squat? Here’s what it probably is and how to fix it. Click here to watch.
Would You Rather . . . ?
If you're not sure whether or not you should strength train, there's only one question you need to ask yourself. Phil explains what it is and why it's an especially important question for your parents and grandparents. Click here to read.
Blast from the Past: Power Snatch vs Split Snatch vs Squat Snatch: Which One is BEST?
There are 3 different landing positions for the snatch, and each has its own advantages. Barb, Phil, and Becky explain and demonstrate these 3 different lifts. Click here to watch.
Blast from the Past: Spotting the Bench Press: Don't Make These Mistakes!
When someone messes up on the bench press, it's often the spotter. Phil takes a look at some common mistakes people make when spotting the bench press and also explains how to do it correctly. Click here to read.
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WHAT'S COMING UP
Reminder: We will be closed for training on Monday, 09/02/24, 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.
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.
Testify Fall Classic
October 26, 2024
The annual Testify Fall Classic 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.
Barbell Blizzard! A Winter Wonderland of Weights
December 14, 2024
Barbell Blizzard 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.” 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 2024.07.01.
Option 2
Bike/row:
4 x 800m
Rest 3 minutes between each round. Score = slowest time.
Compare to 2024.06.10.
Option 3
Outdoors:
10 rounds:
25 yd yoke carry
Rest 1 minute
Indoors:
10 rounds:
30 yd yoke carry (15 yd down-back)
Rest 1 minute
Compare to 2024.05.13.
Option 4
10 x 50 ft farmer carry
Each carry is 25 ft down and 25 ft back and is for time. Rest 1 minute between carries.
Women: 97# per handle (80# of plates)
Men: 137# per handle (120# of plates)
(Note: Each handle weighs 17#.)
Compare to 2024.05.13.
As always, we hope this helps you get stronger and live better!