Metro Testify - August 25, 2025
/THIS WEEK'S SUBMISSION
From our video Deadlift Pro Tips (The "Don't Stand Up" Trick) (click the title to watch):
Tony Falcone
Excellent video! What helped me most was when a coach said to "Push your feet through the floor". The lift feels so much stronger and natural when you do that.
Phil
Thanks very much, and indeed, that type of “push the floor“ cue (and variations of it) is always a good one!
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ARTICLES & VIDEOS
How To Make Strength Training 5x Times Easier
Strength training doesn’t have to be intimidating or complicated. In this video, Phil covers 5 simple tips that make lifting more approachable, more accessible, and more effective for anyone—no matter your age, experience, or fitness level. Click here to watch.
BEST Strategy for a Stronger, Smoother Deadlift (6 Simple Tips)
Trying to grip it and rip it? Don't be silly. You're missing out on a better deadlift and bigger PRs. Let's fix this. Click here to read.
Blast from the Past: Lifting Gear | What to Wear and What NOT to Wear!
In our first video in the "Lifting Gear" series, Phil quickly dives into what to wear as well as what not to wear when it comes to training clothes. Click here to watch.
Blast from the Past: Types of Barbells: Weightlifting vs Powerlifting vs Hybrid
Why do barbells have different markings? We cover what they mean, what purpose they serve, and how to know which one to use. Click here to read.
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WHAT'S COMING UP
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.
Testify Christmas Classic
December 13, 2025
The Christmas Classic is a team strength meet wherein the contested lifts will be the squat, press, bench press, and deadlift. Competitors will form teams of 2-4 lifters/team and perform all 4 lifts; each lifter will receive 3 attempts for each lift.
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 2025.07.21.
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 2025.06.02.
Option 3
5-10 rounds of:
30 sec ME tire flips
30 sec rest
Compare to 2025.05.05.
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 2025.05.05.
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