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09-19-2023, 11:01 AM

Cole Gorton replied to a thread Still on the Right Side of the Grass in Intermediate Training Logs

congrats on a successful meet

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09-19-2023, 10:58 AM

Cole Gorton replied to a thread JoeLiftsWeights Competitively in Competitive Lifter Training Logs

What pointed you in the direction to investigate a leg length discrepency? Damn good work like always Joe, your log is important to lifters like me...

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09-19-2023, 10:51 AM

Cole Gorton replied to a thread Cole's HLM/TM in Competitive Lifter Training Logs

9/19 LP Session 14 Pause Squat 265 x 5 x 2 Press 150 x 5 x 3

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09-19-2023, 10:42 AM

Cole Gorton replied to a thread Cole's HLM/TM in Competitive Lifter Training Logs

Thanks Eric, 5th wasnt too much of a grind but im in my head right now about technique. Haha life is interesting w/kids, but I would never trade...

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09-19-2023, 07:19 AM

Cole Gorton replied to a thread T_M's Training Journal in General Training Logs

hey man that was 7 sets of bench, of course its worth logging!

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09-19-2023, 07:16 AM

Cole Gorton replied to a thread Still trying to lift more at the shore in Intermediate Training Logs

making good progress!

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09-19-2023, 07:15 AM

Cole Gorton replied to a thread Skid (Marc's) log in Competitive Lifter Training Logs

id say good on depth. its gonna depend on your judges though. you will know after the first attempt if you need to go deeper or not. damn good work...

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09-18-2023, 04:54 PM

Cole Gorton replied to a thread Struggling with programming in General Programming

This would be more favorable than my suggestion of 4 on 5 off, if you can manage.

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09-17-2023, 09:57 AM

Cole Gorton replied to a thread Cole's HLM/TM in Competitive Lifter Training Logs

9/17 LP Session 13 Squat 330 x 5 x 3 Bench Press 245 x 5 x 3

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09-16-2023, 07:23 AM

Cole Gorton replied to a thread Training for a whole year in Starting Strength Training Logs

I think these modifications are smart. I myself am contemplating how to add some pressing/benching volume to the advanced novice programming and the...

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09-15-2023, 02:11 PM

Cole Gorton replied to a thread Struggling with programming in General Programming

Titration that is based on individual observation is the best method. however, i would start at closer to 80% of H day, if I were you

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09-14-2023, 10:47 AM

Cole Gorton replied to a thread Cole's HLM/TM in Competitive Lifter Training Logs

9/14 LP Session 12 BW=226 Squat 325 x 5 x 3 - depth check vid below...continuing the depth obsession. The front oblique view seems high...

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09-14-2023, 09:00 AM

Cole Gorton replied to a thread Cole's HLM/TM in Competitive Lifter Training Logs

Thanks for the advice again Bill, Maybach... Great cue skid. I have actually noticed this that when I lift directly after I eat, and my...

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09-13-2023, 06:44 AM

Cole Gorton replied to a thread Struggling with programming in General Programming

I think you could still make progress doing days on 5 days off. Surely its not ideal but its what you have to work with so there doesnt seem to be...

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09-13-2023, 06:38 AM

Cole Gorton replied to a thread Skid (Marc's) log in Competitive Lifter Training Logs

how are you holding up with all this volume and back to back training days? you are strong as hell right now

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09-12-2023, 11:36 AM

Cole Gorton replied to a thread Lifting to Live in Intermediate Training Logs

I love pressing and benching with wrist support. Less power leak since it keeps the wrist straighter for you

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09-12-2023, 11:30 AM

Cole Gorton replied to a thread Cole's HLM/TM in Competitive Lifter Training Logs

9/12 LP Session 11 Squat 320 x 5 x 3 Bench Press 240 x 5 x 3

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09-11-2023, 08:11 PM

Cole Gorton replied to a thread Cole's HLM/TM in Competitive Lifter Training Logs

Thanks guys. Good article Eric, appreciate the link - I am a Sully fan. Bill, lots of good points, now to practice tomorrow. I think I will start...

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09-11-2023, 02:50 PM

Cole Gorton replied to a thread Cole's HLM/TM in Competitive Lifter Training Logs

Thanks Eric, still pretty new. Thanks for looking Bill, that's a lot to digest. I have always seemed to have some good morning action and depth...

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09-10-2023, 10:35 AM

Cole Gorton started a thread squat depth check in Technique

First off please excuse the camera angle, i cant get a rear oblique w/my new setup since i refuse to turn around and squat with my nose to the wall....

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09-10-2023, 10:33 AM

Cole Gorton replied to a thread bulking after 40 in Nutrition & Recovery

last session was: squat 315x5x3 easy bench 235x5x3 easy DL 335x5 easy but w/discomfort (tendonitis) best meet was last feb, total 1285 (440,...

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09-10-2023, 10:21 AM

Cole Gorton replied to a thread Cole's HLM/TM in Competitive Lifter Training Logs

9/10 LP session 10 bw=227 Squat 315 x 5 x 3 Press 140 x 5 x 3

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09-09-2023, 09:31 PM

Cole Gorton replied to a thread Still on the Right Side of the Grass in Intermediate Training Logs

Good luck sir!

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09-08-2023, 09:30 AM

Cole Gorton replied to a thread bulking after 40 in Nutrition & Recovery

I want to weigh 250 and squat 500 but not if i look like shit and if I cant get my weight back under control since 40+ metabolism slows down. The...

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09-07-2023, 03:08 PM

Cole Gorton replied to a thread 450 DL form check in Technique

I have 2 pairs of adipowers and one pair of do-wins. The do-wins are definetly wider

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09-07-2023, 03:01 PM

Cole Gorton started a thread bulking after 40 in Nutrition & Recovery

Hey Robert Are there special considerations for men over 40 when it comes to bulking? My lifts go up when I weigh more but I want to maintain a...

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09-07-2023, 02:51 PM

Cole Gorton replied to a thread Rip: Which Book? in Mark Rippetoe Q&A

I agree, BBrx a must. Bill made me read it and Im glad he did bc it encompasses so much more than just programming. And im not even 40 yet and still...

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09-07-2023, 10:19 AM

Cole Gorton replied to a thread Cole's HLM/TM in Competitive Lifter Training Logs

9/7 LP Session 9 BW: 222 a.m. Squat 305 x 5 x 3 Bench Press 235 x 5 x 3

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09-05-2023, 08:39 PM

Cole Gorton replied to a thread Cole's HLM/TM in Competitive Lifter Training Logs

9/5 LP Session 8 Squat 295 x 5 x 3 Press 135 x 5 x 3 DL

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