The Testify Patriot - July 28, 2025
/THIS WEEK'S SUBMISSION
From our video 9 Brutal Truths About Lifting Weights That Seniors LEARN Too Late (click the title to watch):
FatFreddys Cat
Excellent vid! Very straight forward without fluff. At 61 I've recently started back up with it and feeling much better already.
Looking forward to continuing. Thanks much for your efforts in making this available. d:^)
Phil
You’re very welcome, and thanks for the kind words! Congratulations on starting back up, and I’m glad that you’re already feeling better!
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ARTICLES & VIDEOS
8 Signs Your Press is WAY Above Average
These 8 signs separate average lifters from serious pressers. Do you make the cut? If not, let's fix your press fast. Click here to watch.
2 “Small” Changes That Unlock Big Squat Gains
Want to squat more weight? Of course you do. Phil explains how to do just that. Click here to read.
Blast from the Past: How to Squat: The Setup | STOP Doing This!
Is your lousy setup destroying your squat? In 2 minutes, we cover a common error during the setup process and help you fix it. Click here to watch.
Blast from the Past: DIY Lifting Platform - Easy and Fast!
Phil helps you quickly and easily build a lifting platform that is durable and protects your equipment and floor. Click here to read.
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WHAT'S COMING UP
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 2025.06.23.
Option 2
Bike/row:
4 x 3 minutes
Rest 3 minutes between each round. Score = lowest distance.
Compare to 2025.05.05.
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 2025.04.07.
Option 4
1. 5 yoke carries @ 30 yd (15 yd downback) – work up to heaviest carry
2. 5 rounds of 5 reps on the axle “clean and press away” – work up to heavy set of 5
Compare to 2025.04.07.
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