Testify Tribune - July 6, 2026
/THIS WEEK'S SUBMISSION
From our video How to Breathe and Brace Correctly When Lifting Heavy | Valsalva Maneuver (click the title to watch):
The Mahtikere
Thanks very much. I have forget how to brace correctly. That "Hick" word was gamechanger. Now squat feel great again
Phil
I’m glad to hear it, and you’re very welcome!
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ARTICLES & VIDEOS
Your Lifts Won't Improve Until You Pass THIS Silent Test
The best lifters don't just get stronger – they master the fundamentals first. Learn the overlooked test that can expose a particular weak link and improve every lift you perform. Click here to watch.
3 Tactics to Triage Your Press FAST | Get a Bigger and Better Press TODAY
Need to fix your press but not sure where to start? Phil covers three major technical aspects of your press (AKA shoulder press or overhead press) to focus on and evaluate when trying to improve your press. Click here to read.
Blast from the Past: How to Load a Barbell for Deadlifts the EASY Way!
We give you a few tips and tricks to make loading the barbell for your deadlifts easier and faster. Click here to watch.
Blast from the Past: Use This Grip for a BIGGER Bench Press and Press!
What is a compression grip, and why should you use it for the bench press and the press? Click here to read.
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WHAT'S COMING UP
Reminder: On the afternoon of Friday, 07/10/26, our training hours will run from 4:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. as we are hosting the annual IronFest competition that day. The morning hours remain the same as usual.
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 IronFest VIII
July 10, 2026
IronFest is a team-based strength meet wherein the contested lifts will be the squat, press, bench press, and deadlift. Competitors will form teams of 2 lifters/team and perform all 4 lifts; each lifter will perform one upper body lift and one lower body lift, and each lifter will receive 3 attempts for each lift.
Click here to register or for more information.
Minneapolis, MN: Starting Strength Squat & Deadlift Camp
October 3, 2026
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.
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 2026.06.01.
Option 2
Bike/row:
4 x 800m
Rest 3 minutes between each round. Score = slowest time.
Compare to 2026.04.13.
Option 3
Outdoors:
10 rounds:
25 yd yoke carry
Rest 1 minute
Indoors:
10 rounds:
30 yd yoke carry (15 yd down-back)
Rest 1 minute
Compare to 2026.03.16.
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 2026.03.16.
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