The Testify Globe - September 14, 2026
/THIS WEEK'S SUBMISSION
From our video 8 Tiny Habits That Make Lifting So Much Easier (click the title to watch):
JJ Squad
I loved this vid! I'm already using 5 out of the eight in my workouts, so I need to add chalk, lifting shoes, and a belt as soon as I need them. Currently, I'm rehabbing with lighter weights after having two surgeries and 9 months away from the gym (VERY difficult!), but as soon as I'm ready for the heavier lifting again, I will get those 3 things that you suggest. I'm an 80 yo woman and just before I had to stop lifting for those 9 months, I was deadlifting over 50 kilos, which I think isn't too bad for my age and size (5'2'' and 135 lbs).
Phil
That’s great to hear in a number of ways! Congrats on that 50 kg deadlift, and way to get back at it!
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ARTICLES & VIDEOS
8 Tiny Habits That Make Lifting So Much Easier
Lifting should be challenging, but don't make it harder than it needs to be. Phil covers eight habits that make your workouts smoother, more effective, and easier to stick with. Click here to watch.
4 ERRORS Beginners Make that Experienced Lifters NEVER Do | Part 2 - The Press
Beginner lifters make these 4 mistakes in the squat, press, deadlift, and bench press. We explain and cover how to successfully fix them. This week’s article covers the press. Click here to read.
Blast from the Past: How to Get a Bigger Squat EFFORTLESSLY | 4 Mindset Shifts
Want to get a bigger, stronger squat? Here are 4 simple mindset shifts that will help. Click here to watch.
Blast from the Past: Antonio and the Deadlift
Phil covers how to correctly perform - and hold - the Valsalva maneuver when deadlifting. Click here to read.
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WHAT'S COMING UP
Reminder: The gym will have modified training hours on Friday, 09/18/26, and Saturday, 09/19/26, as we are hosting the Starting Strength Coaches Conference that weekend.
Friday, 9/18/26:
5:00 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. → Normal Training
9:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. → Open Gym Training
Closed for afternoon and evening
Saturday, 9/19/26:
7:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. → Normal Training
9:00 a.m. and onward → Closed
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.
Push Pull Pandemonium
October 16, 2026
Join us for a Friday evening filled with benching, deadlifting, and general revelry!
Sign up by September 25 to get a meet shirt and avoid the late registration rate!
Registration ends October 15.
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.
Kansas City, MO: Starting Strength Squat & Deadlift Camp
November 14, 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 2026.08.10.
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 2026.06.22.
Option 3
5-10 rounds of:
30 sec ME tire flips
30 sec rest
Compare to 2026.05.25.
Option 4
For time:
500m row
5 x 80m sled push (200 ft if indoors)
500m row
Rest 1 minute after the first row and after each sled push.
Compare to 2026.05.25.
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