Testify Free Press - August 18, 2025
/THIS WEEK'S SUBMISSION
From our video Deadlift Pro Tips (The "Don't Stand Up" Trick) (click the title to watch):
Jonathan Martin
I always laugh when people give goofy cues, but those are the ones I always remember!
Phil
Absolutely!
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ARTICLES & VIDEOS
5 simple tips to unlock Squat GENIUS mode… plus a bonus tip
Struggling to get your squat right? In this video, Phil breaks down 5 simple, practical tips to help you lift more weight with better technique—and he shares a bonus tip regarding a common mistake lifters make with their backs. Click here to watch.
5 Mistakes That DESTROY Your Lifting Warm-up
Want to have a more effective and efficient warm-up? Avoid these mistakes. Click here to read.
Blast from the Past: The Mistake That is KILLING Your Deadlift! | How to Set Your Back for the Deadlift: Part 4
Is your hideously rounded back wreaking havoc on your deadlift? We help you fix it fast in Part 4 of this Saturday Shorts series. Click here to watch.
Blast from the Past: 3 Obvious Gym Tips…That No One Follows
In Part 2 of this series, Phil covers more tips and tricks to help the new lifter. Click here to read.
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WHAT'S COMING UP
Congratulations to everyone who competed at this past Friday's Deadapalooza and thank you so much to everyone who helped out! Judges, loaders, table officials, those who helped set up and tear down - you all were great, and we couldn't have wonderful events like this without you!
Reminder: We will be closed for training on Monday, 09/01/25, in observance of Labor 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.
Friday Night Fun Night: Trivia Teams!
Join us for the first-ever Testify Friday Night Fun Night at 6:30 p.m. on Friday, September 26!
Grab your smartest friends (or the ones who make you laugh the most) and join us for a night of trivia, laughs, and good food!
Teams of up to 5 people will compete in a friendly trivia contest with fun prizes up for grabs.
More details to come!
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.
Kansas City, MO: Starting Strength Squat & Deadlift Camp
October 25, 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!
Click here to register or for more information.
THIS WEEK’S CONDITIONING
Option 1
“Prowler Base”
1. Load up a manageable weight.
2. Sprint 40m at 85% intensity.
3. Rest until breathing and heart rate slow down. (45 sec – 2 min)
4. Repeat 5-15 times.
Courtesy of “Death by Prowler” (on Starting Strength).
Compare to 2025.07.14.
Option 2
Bike/row:
12 min TT
Score = distance
Compare to 2025.05.26.
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 ft sled push (50 ft down-back)
100 ft farmer carry (50 ft down-back)
Rest 1 min
Compare to 2025.04.28.
Option 4
10 x 50 ft farmer carry
Each carry is 25 ft down and 25 ft back and is for time. Rest 1 minute between carries.
Women: 97# per handle (80# of plates)
Men: 137# per handle (120# of plates)
(Note: Each handle weighs 17#.)
Compare to 2025.04.28.
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