Week 2018.02.12

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Upcoming events:

  • 2018 Testify Leprechaun Lift-off Weightlifting Meet
    • Date: The Testify Leprechaun Lift-off will take place on Saturday, 03/10/18!
    • Location: Concordia High School (click here for map) - practice gym
    • Registration: Click here (registration is online only).
    • Registration Deadline: Regular registration ends on 02/24/18 (and then late registration kicks in), so register soon to save some dough and get a sweet shirt!
  • 2018 Omaha Strengthlifting Challenge
    • Date: Saturday, 04/14/18
    • Location: Concordia High School (click here for map) - mezzanine and weight room
    • Registration: Click here (registration is online only).
    • Registration Deadline: Early registration ends on 02/24/18, so register soon to get the discounted rate!
  • Ready to Fish Fry?! Lori keeps us updated on her site - Omaha Fish Fry Fellowship - and you can also order shirts there - click here for the link.

This Week's ConditioningOption 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” by Matt Reynolds and Stef Bradford (on Starting Strength).Option 28 rounds:6 tire flips50 yd farmer carry (25 yd down-back)Rest 1 minuteCompare to the week of 2017.12.25.Option 310 min AMRAP of:20 Double-unders10 Lunges10 Push-upsLunges are “stationary,” not walking. Also, these are regular lunges, not reverse lunges, so be sure to step forward to begin the lunge. Alternate legs for each lunge.Compare to 2017.02.06.

Week 2018.01.29

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Upcoming events:

  • 2018 Testify Leprechaun Lift-off Weightlifting Meet
    • Date: The Testify Leprechaun Lift-off will take place on Saturday, 03/10/18!
    • Location: Concordia High School (click here for map) - practice gym
    • Registration: Click here (registration is online only).
    • Registration Deadline: Regular registration ends on 02/24/18 (and then late registration kicks in), so register soon to save some dough and get a sweet shirt!
  • 2018 Omaha Strengthlifting Challenge
    • Date: Saturday, 04/14/18
    • Location: Concordia High School (click here for map) - mezzanine and weight room
    • Registration: Click here (registration is online only).
    • Registration Deadline: Early registration ends on 02/24/18, so register soon to get the discounted rate!
  • Ready to Fish Fry?! Lori has the shirts ready to order, so click here to check 'em out and place an order!

This Week's ConditioningOption 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” by Matt Reynolds and Stef Bradford (on Starting Strength).Option 25-10 rounds:10 sledgehammer strikes (5R, 5L)50 yd farmer carry (25 yd down-back)Rest 1 minuteCompare to 2017.12.18.Option 35 rounds for time of:5 HSPU10 Pull-ups15 Alternating Reverse LungesCompare to 2017.01.30.

Week 2018.01.22

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Upcoming events:

  • 2018 Testify Leprechaun Lift-off Weightlifting Meet
    • Date: The Testify Leprechaun Lift-off will take place on Saturday, 03/10/18!
    • Location: Concordia High School (click here for map) - practice gym
    • Registration: Click here (registration is online only).
    • Registration Deadline: Regular registration ends on 02/24/18 (and then late registration kicks in), so register soon to save some dough and get a sweet shirt!
  • 2018 Omaha Strengthlifting Challenge
    • Date: Saturday, 04/14/18
    • Location: Concordia High School (click here for map) - mezzanine and weight room
    • Registration: Click here (registration is online only).
    • Registration Deadline: Early registration ends on 02/24/18, so register soon to get the discounted rate!
  • Ready to Fish Fry?! Lori has the shirts ready to order, so click here to check 'em out and place an order!

Back by popular demand, here is Glenn pulling 84 kg (185.2 lbs) for a PR 3rd attempt at this past weekend’s USSF Nationals in Oakland, CA. Note the number 84, as that happens to be Glenn’s age as well. • When @gmueller33 started training a little over a year ago, his deadlift on day one was 41 lb. Now, he pulls 185 lb pretty darn smoothly and will be gunning for 200 at his next USSF meet - the Omaha Strengthlifting Challenge in April. • Fun fact: Glenn’s first comment coming off the platform was “What’s next?” • Glenn started strength training to prepare for an upcoming trip to China. He knew that his knees hurt when he sat down and got up, and he wanted to make sure that he would be able to walk, sit, and stand comfortably while on his trip. On his first day of training, Glenn did bodyweight box squats to a fairly high target, he did not have the flexibility to put a bar on his back, he could not reach overhead, and his deadlift was 41 lb. This past weekend, he squatted 59 kg (130.1 lb), he pressed 26 kg (57.3 lb) overhead, and he deadlifted 84 kg (185.2 lb). Glenn made the decision to get strong. Not surprisingly, he had a blast on his trip to China. • Glenn was also joined at Nationals by his daughter-in-law (@barbaraamueller) and granddaughter (@beckymeggers), thus being part of three generations of his family to compete at Nationals. • Are you looking to get stronger, or do you know someone who would benefit from getting stronger? Get in touch with a Starting Strength Coach today. #strongeratanyage @startingstrength @usstrengthlifting

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This Week's ConditioningOption 1"Prowler Sprint Test"1. Load up a heavier weight.2. Time a 15 yards sprint at 100% intensity.3. Rest 30 seconds.4. Repeat sprint until times slows down 10%.5. Goal is to increase # of sprints under the time standard.Courtesy of Chad Smith ("Prowler Sprint Test") as well as "Death by Prowler" by Matt Reynolds and Stef Bradford (on Starting Strength).Option 25-10 rounds of:30 sec ME tire flips30 sec restCompare to 2017.12.11.Option 310 min AMReAP of:10 1-arm DB Hang Power Snatches, 50#/30# (5R, 5L)10 1-arm DB Hang Power Clean and Jerks, 50#/30# (5R, 5L)10 Push-ups10 Jumping SquatsThe snatches are split evenly between right-hand and left-hand, but they can be completed in any manner desired (e.g., 5R-5L, R-L-R-L-…, etc.). This is likewise true for the clean and jerks.Compare to 2017.01.23.

Week 2018.01.15

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Upcoming events:

  • 2018 Testify Leprechaun Lift-off Weightlifting Meet
    • Date: The Testify Leprechaun Lift-off will take place on Saturday, 03/10/18!
    • Location: Concordia High School (click here for map) - practice gym
    • Registration: Click here (registration is online only).
    • Registration Deadline: Regular registration ends on 02/24/18 (and then late registration kicks in), so register soon to save some dough and get a sweet shirt!
  • 2018 Omaha Strengthlifting Challenge
    • Date: Saturday, 04/14/18
    • Location: Concordia High School (click here for map) - mezzanine and weight room
    • Registration: Click here (registration is online only).
    • Registration Deadline: Early registration ends on 02/24/18, so register soon to get the discounted rate!

Check out Sara’s fantastic post about her journey of strength this past year! While you’re at it, are you looking to get stronger and healthier, or do you know someone who is? Contact us today – getting people stronger is what we do - it is who we are. Start your journey of strength now. @startingstrength #Repost @mrssarabrooks (@get_repost) ・・・ A year ago I began my Starting Strength journey and really had no idea what I was doing, if I would like it, or what kind of results to expect. Today I can say without any reservations that it was BY FAR the best decision! I've fallen in love with lifting! I have overcome body insecurities, I have challenged myself mentally and physically, I've changed my perspective on what beauty means, and along this road I have met some of the most amazing people. Today I am down 33 pounds! I much stronger, braver and probably smarter too :) I've competed in two meets and worn the dreaded singlet....and can't believe how FUN they were! (The meets...not the singlets!) I'm pushing myself to get out of my comfort zone and do things I never thought I would do. I PULLED A FRICKIN TRUCK!! I love hearing my 4 year old son tell me I am a strong mommy! And I hope I'm setting a good example for my 18 month old daughter by showing her that strong is beautiful. I could not have done this without the support of my husband, Matt, who keeps the house running and the kids alive while I train. My dear friend and lifting buddy, @noremac75 who encourages me and brings a healthy amount of competition to the gym. Her husband, @thedervidd for introducing me to lifting and helping to get my nutrition on track. And of course my Coach, @testifystrengthconditioning for believing in me and pushing me even when I think I might die. To all of my fellow lifters at Testify Strength & Conditioning, you create an environment I look forward to walking into! To anyone considering a change, please check out Starting Strength. I promise you will have no regrets! And if you are in the Omaha area, Coach Phil and Testify is where you want to be! #startingstrength #strongmommy #gymiversary

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This Week's ConditioningOption 1Sled10-20 x 25 yds EMOM at a weight of your choiceEvery minute, push the sled 25 yards, i.e., if pushing the sled takes 20 seconds, then you have 40 seconds to rest. Perform 10-20 rounds.Option 25-10 rounds:50 yd sled push (25 yd down-back)50 yd farmer carry (25 yd down-back)Rest 1 minCompare to 2017.12.04.Option 3“Grace”For time:30 Clean and Jerks, 135#/93#6:00 cap. Any version of a clean is acceptable (power or full), and any version of shoulder-to-overhead is acceptable (push jerk, split jerk, or push press . . . or even press, but that’s just ridiculous).

Week 2018.01.08

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Upcoming events:

  • 2018 US Strengthlifting Nationals
    • On Sunday, 01/14/18, several of your fellow lifters will be competing at the first USSF National Meet in Oakland, CA. Be sure to cheer them on this week as they prepare to lift the big weights this weekend!
  • 2018 Testify Leprechaun Lift-off Weightlifting Meet
    • Date: The Testify Leprechaun Lift-off will take place on Saturday, 03/10/18!
    • Location: Concordia High School (click here for map) - practice gym
    • Registration: Click here (registration is online only).
    • Registration Deadline: Regular registration ends on 02/24/18 (and then late registration kicks in), so register soon to save some dough and get a sweet shirt!

Cameron PRs the deadlift at 245 el-bees on Friday evening #strongwoman

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This Week's ConditioningOption 1Sled Pyramid – 4, 5, or 6 tiersGo up and down a 4, 5, or 6 tier “sled pyramid” – rest as needed. The distance for each round is 80 m (a down-back on the 40m course). Rest as needed.For example, Bob does the following (4 tiers):Round 1: Empty sledRound 2: 25#Round 3: 50#Round 4: 75#Round 5: 50#Round 6: 25#Round 7: Empty sledOption 28 rounds:4 tire flips50 yd sled push (25 yd down-back)Rest 1 minuteCompare to 2017.11.27.Option 3“E*Trade Baby”Record reps completed in each interval3:00 Burp-ups1:30 Rest2:00 Burp-ups1:30 Rest1:00 Burp-ups(Courtesy of CrossFit KC; name courtesy of Phil’s dad)1 burp-up consists of a burpee followed immediately by a jumping pull-up (skip the clap of the burpee). No fair doing a bunch of burpees followed by a bunch of jumping pull-ups.

Happy New Year! (Week 2018.01.01)

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Happy New Year! Just a reminder – here are the hours for the New Year holiday:Monday, 01/01/18: ClosedTuesday, 01/02/18: 4:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. (i.e., no morning training)Wednesday, 01/03/18: Regular hours

Rob gets to pulling on Friday morning #roadtonationals

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This Week's ConditioningOption 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” by Matt Reynolds and Stef Bradford (on Starting Strength).Option 210 rounds:25 yd yoke carryRest 1 minuteCompare to 2017.11.20.Option 3Tabata Mash-up 1:Tabata Box Jumps, 24″/18″Rest 1 minuteTabata Push-upsRest 1 minuteTabata Jumping Squats“Tabata” refers to 0:20 of work followed by 0:10 of rest, for eight rounds (total of four minutes). Score only your lowest number of reps per exercise.Compare to 2017.01.03.