The Testify Globe - June 16, 2025
/THIS WEEK'S SUBMISSION
From our video The Squat, Reinvented. (click the title to watch):
MKRJ
Wish I would’ve known this 35 years ago. Game changer.
Phil
At the least, I hope it helps going forward!
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ARTICLES & VIDEOS
The Squat, Reinvented.
What if squatting could feel easier . . . and work better? Click here to watch.
The Mindset That Changed His Squat IMMEDIATELY
Want to get a bigger, stronger squat? Here are 4 simple mindset shifts that will help. Click here to read.
Blast from the Past: Slippery Lifting Platform?! Use THIS for Olympic Weightlifting & Strength Training
Do you have a slippery lifting surface? A slick platform can cause a lot of problems, whether you're snatching, clean-and-jerking, squatting, etc., so Phil lets you in on a very simple (and rarely discussed!) method to make sure you've got good grip between your shoes and the platform. Click here to watch.
Blast from the Past: Starting Out at the Gym? Don’t Miss These 4 Essentials
We cover 4 items you must have with you in the gym . . . or at least you should have them with you. Click here to read.
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WHAT'S COMING UP
Reminder: On the afternoon of Friday, 06/20/25, our training hours will run from 4:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. as we are hosting the annual IronFest competition that day. The morning hours remain the same as usual.
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.
Testify IronFest VII
June 20, 2025
IronFest is a team-based strength meet wherein the contested lifts will be the squat, press, bench press, and deadlift. Competitors will form teams of 2 lifters/team and perform all 4 lifts; each lifter will perform one upper body lift and one lower body lift, and each lifter will receive 3 attempts for each lift.
Click here to register or for more information.
Deadapalooza! The Annual Testify Deadlift Festival
August 15, 2025
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.
Benching Bonanza! The Annual Testify Bench Press Jubilee
November 21, 2025
Benching Bonanza is a strength meet wherein the only contested lift is - not surprisingly - 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’s a great time for all involved, and we hope to see you there!
Click here to register or for more information.
THIS WEEK’S CONDITIONING
Option 1
“Prowler Base+1”
1. Load up a manageable weight.
2. Sprint 40m at 85% intensity.
3. Rest 30 sec.
4. Repeat 5-15 times.
Courtesy of “Death by Prowler” (on Starting Strength).
Compare to 2025.05.12.
Option 2
5 rounds:
10 cal bike
1 min rest
4 sandbag-over-bars
1 min rest
Set the yoke crossmember at 35/33, and the weight is 150#/75#.
Compare to 2025.03.24.
Option 3
Outdoors:
5-10 rounds:
50 yd sled push (25 yd down-back)
50 yd farmer carry (25 yd down-back)
Rest 1 min
Indoors:
5-10 rounds:
100 yd sled push (50 ft down-back)
100 yd farmer carry (50 ft down-back)
Rest 1 min
Compare to 2025.02.24.
Option 4
Row 10 x 100m
Rest 1 min between sprints. Your score is your slowest time.
Compare to 2025.02.24.
As always, we hope this helps you get stronger and live better!
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