The Testify Star - March 2, 2026
/THIS WEEK'S SUBMISSION
From our video The Gym Gear Nobody Talks About... But Everyone Needs. (click the title to watch):
MrJake719
Hello! I’ve been to a couple of your camps, and the last one you commented that I pushed the cues a little too far. That was great feedback. The one I’m trying to correct is pushing my Kees out too far on squat. Do you have a solo lifter cue to keep knees right above toes? Thanks!
Phil
Hey there, Jake - good to hear from you! If you're shoving the knees apart too far (i.e., knees tracking outside your toes), you can cue "knees forward" or even "knees in" (that's a bit of an overcue, but it can be useful).
Also, you might try watching the video we did a while back on the TUBOW and using that to help the problem:
TUBOW: The Portable Squat Coach
https://youtu.be/_wEF-YDesaw
MrJake719
@T@TestifySCI’ll try it, thank you. Take care!
Phil
You're welcome, and you as well!
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ARTICLES & VIDEOS
The Gym Gear Nobody Talks About... But Everyone Needs.
Anyone can show up and lift. Training, however, requires intention - and a few specific items almost no one talks about. We break down the overlooked gym gear that makes the difference between exercising and actually getting stronger. Click here to watch.
Stop Using Your Arms to Deadlift
Don't make this mistake with your arms when you deadlift. Phil covers how to identify the problem as well as how to fix it. Click here to read.
Blast from the Past: Never Make This Squat Mistake Again! | Fast Fix
This squat mistake either makes you look ignorant or it makes you look like you're compensating for something. Either way, it's not a good look. Let’s fix it. Click here to watch.
Blast from the Past: Why Your Press is Weak: Fix Your Unrack and Grip with this Simple Mnemonic Device
Struggling with the press? Phil gives you a simple mnemonic device to help you fix your unrack and your grip - it'll pay big dividends. Click here to read.
TESTIFY CAMPFIRE MUGS ARE AVAILABLE!
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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.
Testify Strengthlifting Challenge
April 11, 2026
The annual Testify Strengthlifting Challenge is back, and we invite you to be a part of it! This is a strengthlifting meet, which means the contested lifts will be the squat, press, and deadlift.
Click here to register or for more information.
Testify Barbell MAYhem - The Clean & Press Classic
May 1, 2026
The annual Barbell MAYhem is back, and this year's event is a Friday night clean-and-press!
This is a single-lift weightlifting meet wherein competitors will perform the clean-and-press. Each lifter will receive 3 attempts, and the heaviest successful lift will determine their score.
There will be prizes - for feats both serious and outlandish - throughout the night!
Click here to register or for more information.
THIS WEEK’S CONDITIONING
Option 1
Sled
Outdoors:
10 rounds of:
Push sled 100 ft
Pull sled 100 ft (hand over hand)
Indoors:
20 rounds of:
Push sled 50 ft
Pull sled 50 ft (hand over hand)
Compare to 2026.01.26.
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 2025.12.08.
Option 3
5-10 rounds of:
30 sec ME tire flips
30 sec rest
Compare to 2025.11.10.
Option 4
Sandbag-over-bars
Set yoke at #33 for women or #35 for men.
1. 1 minute AMRAP
2. 5 rounds of 2 reps every 2 minutes (speed!)
3. 1 minute AMRAP
Weights
Female under 40 years
140 lbs and under: 75 lbs
140.1 lbs – 185 lbs: 100 lbs
185.1 lbs and over: 150 lbs
Female 40 years and over
140 lbs and under: 50 lbs
185 lbs and under: 75 lbs
185.1 lbs and over: 100 lbs
Male under 40 years
185 lbs and under: 150 lbs
185.1 lbs – 235 lbs: 200 lbs
235.1 lbs and over: 250 lbs
Male 40 years and over
185 lbs and under: 100 lbs
185.1 lbs – 235 lbs: 150 lbs
235.1 lbs and over: 200 lbs
Compare to 2025.11.10.
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