Week 2018.05.07

The 2nd annual Testify Barbell MAYhem weightlifting meet is in the books, and it was a great meet! As always, a huge thank you goes out to all of the referees, loaders, officials, and those who helped set up and tear down – we could not have done this meet without you. Thank you so much!Upcoming events:

• Cornhusker State Games Powerlifting Meet
  • Date: Saturday, 07/21/18
  • Location: Lincoln Northeast High School (click here for map)
  • Registration: Click here for general information as well as the registration link. The price is $35 until 05/31/18, and then it goes up, so register soon!
  • Other information: You will need an AAU membership for this meet, and you must have it at least two days prior to this meet to allow for background checks (click here to get your membership).

Joy starts her meet off with this smooth 38 kg snatch at the 2nd annual Testify Barbell MAYhem WL meet #snatchcleanjerk #weightlifting #usaweightlifting #testifybarbellmayhem #startingstrength

A post shared by Testify Strength & Cond. (@testifystrengthconditioning) on May 5, 2018 at 1:59pm PDT

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 28 rounds:6 tire flips50 yd farmer carry (25 yd down-back)Rest 1 minuteCompare to the 2018.03.26.Option 34 rounds:50 yd farmer carry80 m sled dragRest 2 minCompare to 2018.04.02.

Week 2018.04.30

Upcoming events:

• 2nd annual Testify Barbell MAYhem Weightlifting Meet
  • Date: Saturday, 05/05/18
  • Location: Concordia High School (click here for map) - practice gym
  • Registration: Registration is closed (and we are completely full!), but come on out and cheer on your fellow lifters! Also, if you’re interested in helping load and/or spot, please let Phil know – we would love to have the extra help!
• Cornhusker State Games Powerlifting Meet
  • Date: Saturday, 07/21/18
  • Location: Lincoln Northeast High School (click here for map)
  • Registration: Click here for general information as well as the registration link. The price is $35 until 05/31/18, and then it goes up, so register soon!
  • Other information: You will need an AAU membership for this meet, and you must have it at least two days prior to this meet to allow for background checks (click here to get your membership).

Toozday at the Howz of Gaynz #hookedonfoniksworkedforme #andzees

A post shared by Testify Strength & Cond. (@testifystrengthconditioning) on Apr 26, 2018 at 7:50am PDT

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 25-10 rounds:10 sledgehammer strikes (5R, 5L)50 yd farmer carry (25 yd down-back)Rest 1 minuteCompare to 2018.03.19.Option 35 rounds:15 cal row50 yd sled push, 100#/50#Push sled slow for recovery. Score is slowest row. (Inspired by Athlete Conditioning) Compare to 2018.03.26.

Week 2018.04.23

Upcoming events:

• 2nd annual Testify Barbell MAYhem Weightlifting Meet
  • Date: Saturday, 05/05/18
  • Location: Concordia High School (click here for map) - practice gym
  • Registration: Click here (registration is online only).
  • Registration Deadline: Registration rate ends this Saturday (04/28/18), and we only have a few spots left, so register soon!
  • Not competing but still want to order a shirt? Click here if you're a member of Testify Strength & Conditioning! The last day to order a shirt is Tuesday, 04/24/18, so hurry!
• Cornhusker State Games Powerlifting Meet
  • Date: Saturday, 07/21/18
  • Location: Lincoln Northeast High School (click here for map)
  • Registration: Click here for general information as well as the registration link. The price is $35 until 05/31/18, and then it goes up, so register soon!
  • Other information: You will need an AAU membership for this meet, and you must have it at least two days prior to this meet to allow for background checks (click here to get your membership).

Michael benching...Michael spotting. #strongmichaels

A post shared by Testify Strength & Cond. (@testifystrengthconditioning) on Apr 21, 2018 at 11:29am PDT

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 25-10 rounds of:30 sec ME tire flips30 sec restCompare to 2018.03.12.Option 3Row/Tire 10 min ladder:2 cal row2 tire flips4 cal row4 tire flips6 cal row6 tire flips…Climb the ladder as high as possible in 10 minutes.Compare to 2018.03.19.

Week 2018.04.16

The 2018 Omaha Strengthlifting Challenge is in the books, and it was a great meet! Despite the snowy weather (in April!), we had our largest showing yet for a USSF meet, and it was great to see all the PRs that were set this past weekend. As always, a huge thank you goes out to all of the judges, spotters, loaders, officials, and those who helped set up and tear down - we could not have done this meet without you. Thank you so much!Upcoming events:

• 2nd annual Testify Barbell MAYhem Weightlifting Meet
  • Date: Saturday, 05/05/18
  • Location: Concordia High School (click here for map) - practice gym
  • Registration: Click here (registration is online only).
  • Registration Deadline: The regular registration rate ends this Saturday (04/21/18), so register soon to save yourself some moula and get yourself a shirt. Also, our most recent weightlifting meet (i.e., the Leprechaun Lift-off) sold out before the regular registration deadline, so that's even more reason to hurry up and get signed up!
  • Not competing but still want to order a shirt? Click here if you're a member of Testify Strength & Conditioning!
• Cornhusker State Games Powerlifting Meet
  • Date: Saturday, 07/21/18
  • Location: Lincoln Northeast High School (click here for map)
  • Registration: Click here for general information as well as the registration link. The price is $35 until 05/31/18, and then it goes up, so register soon!
  • Other information: You will need an AAU membership for this meet, and you must have it at least two days prior to this meet to allow for background checks (click here to get your membership).

The 2018 Omaha Strengthlifting Challenge was a blast, and despite the snowy April weather, we had our largest showing yet! Lots of PRs were set, and we look forward to hosting another USSF meet in the fall as well. These meets keep growing, so we hope to see a lot of you again! Stay tuned for more photos over the coming days (and swipe right for the fun pic). #usstrengthlifting #omahastrengthliftingchallenge

A post shared by Testify Strength & Cond. (@testifystrengthconditioning) on Apr 15, 2018 at 4:33pm PDT

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:50 yd sled push (25 yd down-back)50 yd farmer carry (25 yd down-back)Rest 1 minCompare to 2018.03.05.Option 3For time:500m row5 x 80m sled push500m rowRest 1 minute after the first row and after each sled push.Compare to 2018.03.12.

Week 2018.04.09

Upcoming events:

• • 2018 Omaha Strengthlifting Challenge
    • Date: The Omaha Strengthlifting Challenge takes place this Saturday (04/14/18)!
    • Location: Concordia High School (click here for map) - mezzanine and weight room
    • Registration: Registration has closed, but come on out and support your fellow lifters! Also, if you're interested in helping load and/or spot, please let Phil know - we would love to have the extra help!
  • 2nd annual Testify Barbell MAYhem Weightlifting Meet
    • Date: Saturday, 05/05/18
    • Location: Concordia High School (click here for map) - practice gym
    • Registration: Click here (registration is online only).
    • Registration Deadline: The regular registration rate ends on Saturday, 04/21/18, so register soon to save yourself some moula and get yourself a shirt. Also, our most recent weightlifting meet (i.e., the Leprechaun Lift-off) sold out before the regular registration deadline, so that's even more reason to hurry up and get signed up!
    • Not competing but still want to order a shirt? Click here if you're a member of Testify Strength & Conditioning!

Glenn and Bruce - chilling between work sets. #brosesh

A post shared by Testify Strength & Cond. (@testifystrengthconditioning) on Mar 30, 2018 at 3:53pm PDT

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 28 rounds:4 tire flips50 yd sled push (25 yd down-back)Rest 1 minuteCompare to 2018.02.26.Option 3Row 10 x 100mRest 1 min between sprints. Your score is your slowest time.

Week 2018.04.02

Upcoming events:

• • 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: Registration ends this Saturday (04/07/18), so register soon!
    • Not competing but still want to order a shirt? Click here and order by Monday (04/02/18) if you're a member of Testify Strength & Conditioning!
  • 2nd annual Testify Barbell MAYhem Weightlifting Meet
    • Date: Saturday, 05/05/18
    • Location: Concordia High School (click here for map) - practice gym
    • Registration: Click here (registration is online only).
    • Registration Deadline: The regular registration rate ends on Saturday, 04/21/18, so register soon to save yourself some moula and get yourself a shirt. Also, our most recent weightlifting meet (i.e., the Leprechaun Lift-off) sold out before the regular registration deadline, so that's even more reason to hurry up and get signed up!
    • Not competing but still want to order a shirt? Click here if you're a member of Testify Strength & Conditioning!

He is risen indeed! Alleluia! • May you all have a blessed and joy filled Easter!

A post shared by Testify Strength & Cond. (@testifystrengthconditioning) on Apr 1, 2018 at 3:25pm PDT

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 210 rounds:25 yd yoke carryRest 1 minuteCompare to 2018.02.19.Option 34 rounds:50 yd farmer carry80 m sled dragRest 2 min