The Testify News - March 10, 2025
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From our video Top 10 Bench Press Mistakes (Get a Bigger Bench NOW) (click the title to watch):
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The hick trick for performing a valsalva maneuver was something I’d never heard before and was a game changer for me. Thanks
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I’m glad to hear that, and you’re very welcome!
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ARTICLES & VIDEOS
What Personal Trainers Don’t Tell You About Lifting Weights (7 Facts!)
There's a lot your "personal trainer" isn't telling you about lifting weights. Phil gets right to it with 7 very important facts. Click here to watch.
These Aren't the Cues You're Looking For
“Stop cueing your muscles…If you stop reading right now (this article, mind you - not reading in general), you’ll already have improved as a human…” Click here to read.
Blast from the Past: Home Gym Buyer's Guide: Best and Worst Weight Plates!
Want the best plates for your home or garage gym? Should you get calibrated plates, or are they the worst decision you'll ever make? This and more - we dive in. Click here to watch.
Blast from the Past: Fix Your Press - Part 5: Correct Your AWFUL Grip
Phil discusses the problem of an incorrect grip when pressing as well as how to fix it. Click here to read.
TESTIFY 3/4 SLEEVE SHIRTS ARE UP!
Baseball season is coming up, so represent your favorite team - well, gym - in style!
PLUS - you get four different options to choose from!
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WHAT'S COMING UP
Below is one 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 Strengthlifting Challenge
April 12, 2025
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.
Testify Mystery Event . . . and the details are out!
March 21, 2025
Friday night fish fry at Saint Vincent de Paul (click here for map)
Meet at 6:30 p.m. for fun, fish, beer, and to get your name put in the hat for drawings!
Click here for more details and to sign up so we’ve got a headcount.
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 2025.01.06.
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 2024.12.16.
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 2024.11.18.
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 2024.11.18.
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