Testify Newsday - November 18, 2024
/THIS WEEK'S SUBMISSION
From our video Cleans vs Power Cleans vs Hang Cleans - What's the Difference?! (click the title to watch):
Marcus Raynal
Not just the best video covering this topic bar none but one of the best educational videos on YouTube.
Phil
That is high praise – thank you very much!
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ARTICLES & VIDEOS
The Perfect Squat in 1 Minute | How to Squat Correctly
Learn the correct technique for squatting in 60 seconds. We quickly cover how to squat safely, effectively, and efficiently. Click here to watch.
Never Make This Squat Mistake Again (fast fix)
”Today’s topic is a mistake that is all too common - even in a few experienced lifters. It’s an error that is awfully silly, borderline dangerous, and fantastically simple to correct…” Click here to read.
Blast from the Past: SHOULDER FLEXIBILITY for the Squat | EASY Stretch to Fix Your Shoulders
Do you have a tough time achieving the low bar position when you squat due to your tight, inflexible shoulders? Phil discusses and demonstrates the bar stretch - a simple way to improve your situation without adding time to your training. Click here to watch.
Blast from the Past: Are You Finishing Your Deadlift Wrong?
A common problem in the deadlift is a misunderstanding of what finishing the lift should look and feel like. Let’s fix this fast. Click here to read.
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WHAT'S COMING UP
Reminder: Below are the hours for Thanksgiving week (you can also find these on our Location & Hours page). Any days not listed retain their normal hours.
Wednesday, 11/27/24: Regular hours
Thursday, 11/28/24: Closed
Friday, 11/29/24: 5:00 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. (no afternoon/evening hours)
Saturday, 11/30/24: Regular hours
Below are a few of our upcoming events, and you can always find out what else is on the calendar by heading to our events page at www.testifysc.com/events.
Benching Bonanza! The Annual Testify Bench Press Jubilee
November 22, 2024
Benching Bonanza is a strength meet wherein the only contested lift is - you guessed it - the bench press. There will be one bar, and the meet will be conducted in a "rising bar" format, so the weight on the bar only goes up! It'll be a ton of fun, so come on out!
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
Outdoors:
10-20 x 25 yds EMOM at a weight of your choice
Every minute, push the sled 25 yards, i.e., if pushing the sled takes 20 seconds, then you have 40 seconds to rest. Perform 10-20 rounds.
Indoors:
10-20 x 100 ft EMOM at a weight of your choice
Every minute, push the sled 100 feet, i.e., if pushing the sled takes 20 seconds, then you have 40 seconds to rest. Perform 10-20 rounds.
Compare to 2024.09.16.
Option 2
Bike/row:
4 x 3 minutes
Rest 3 minutes between each round. Score = lowest distance.
Compare to 2024.08.26.
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 2024.07.29.
Option 4
10 x 50 ft yoke carry
Each carry is 25 feet down and 25 feet back and is for time. Rest 1 minute between carries.
Compare to 2024.07.29.
As always, we hope this helps you get stronger and live better!