Week 2017.07.17

Upcoming events:

• Cornhusker State Games Powerlifting Meet
  • • Date: Saturday, 07/22/17
    • Location: Lincoln Christian High School, Lincoln, NE (click here for map)
    • Registration: Registration has closed for this event, but come on out and cheer on your fellow lifters!
  • 2017 Testify Barbell Bash Weightlifting Meet
    • Date: The 2nd annual Testify Barbell Bash will take place on Saturday, 09/23/17!
    • Location: Concordia High School (click here for map) - practice gym
    • Registration: Click here (registration is online only).
    • Registration Deadline: Registration ends on 09/16/17, and those who register by September 9 will receive a Barbell Bash shirt, so register soon to get that shirt!
  • 2017 USSF Fall Classic
    • Date: Saturday, 10/28/17
    • Location: Concordia High School (click here for map) - mezzanine and weight room
    • Registration: Click here (registration is online only).
    • Registration Deadline: The early registration discount deadline is 08/31/17, so register soon to save some dough.

The 2017 Fall Classic arrives in Omaha on October 28th. Get ready to squat, press, and deadlift. Check our profile for the registration link - early registration is now open. #ussf #unitedstatesstrengthliftingfederation #ussffallclassic #startingstrength #startingstrengthgym

A post shared by Testify Strength & Cond. (@testifystrengthconditioning) on Jul 11, 2017 at 8:04pm 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 220 rounds:15 yd yoke carryRest 30 secondsOption 3For time:40 Squats40 HSPUs40 Burpees40 Sit-upsCompare to 2016.07.25.