Testify Courant - June 23, 2025
/THIS WEEK'S SUBMISSION
From our video 9 Brutal Truths About Lifting Weights That Seniors LEARN Too Late (click the title to watch):
Jersey Jim
I got 99 problems but Sarcopenia and weakness aren't on the list. Staying strong as you age is the closest thing to the fountain of youth.
Phil
Absolutely!
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ARTICLES & VIDEOS
How to Build Strength after 50 Without Complication or Confusion
Want to build real strength in your 50s, 60s, 70s, and beyond — without all the fluff and confusion? In this video, Phil breaks down a simple, proven approach that works, no matter your age or experience. No gimmicks, no guesswork — just clear steps to get stronger, feel better, and stay active for the long haul. Click here to watch.
2 Fatal Deadlift Mistakes: 1 Solution (Simple and Fast)
Are these two errors killing your deadlift? Find out and fix them quickly. Click here to read.
Blast from the Past: WHERE Should I Put the Bar for the Squat?
How do you find the best position for the barbell when squatting? Phil shows you in less than 2 minutes with some help from Mike as well. Click here to watch.
Blast from the Past: What Every New Lifter Gets Wrong - Part II
We discuss a few more common mistakes (and how to correct them) in the 2nd edition of the "Mistakes New Lifters Make" series. Click here to read.
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WHAT'S COMING UP
Thanks to everyone who came out and competed at this past weekend’s IronFest VII! Also, a big thank you goes to those who helped out!
Reminder: We will be closed for training on Friday, 07/04/25, in observance of Independence 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.
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.
Minneapolis, MN: Starting Strength Squat & Deadlift Camp
October 4, 2025
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.
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!
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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” – rest as needed. 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 2025.05.19.
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 2025.03.31.
Option 3
5-10 rounds of:
30 sec ME tire flips
30 sec rest
Compare to 2025.03.03.
Option 4
For time:
500m row
5 x 80m sled push (200 ft if indoors)
500m row
Rest 1 minute after the first row and after each sled push.
Compare to 2025.03.03.
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