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

10/1 TM 1.1 Volume Day Squat - 315 x 5 x 5 easy. 5 minute timer. adductors a little fatigued by end. will plan on hitting 350x5 later this...

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09-29-2023, 06:51 AM

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

I think making one increase per week rather than two is going to help me continue to make progress for a longer time. I can just feel a brick wall...

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09-28-2023, 10:55 AM

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

9/28 LP Session 18 BW=230 Squat - 345 x 5 x 3 last rep of last set a little grindy. otherwise good. low back is 95%. just some remnants of...

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09-28-2023, 06:37 AM

Cole Gorton replied to a thread DL 365x5 check. Is my back too round? in Technique

Thanks Gents for the input.

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09-26-2023, 01:00 PM

Cole Gorton started a thread DL 365x5 check. Is my back too round? in Technique

This was from a few months ago. Form hasn't changed much. Main question: Is the thoracic rounding a problem? I cannot seem to keep it straighter,...

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09-26-2023, 11:12 AM

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

9/26 LP Session 17 BW=228 Pause Squat - 270 x 5 x 2 Bench Press - 255 x 5 x 3 nice sets here overall, one set wraps, two without

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09-26-2023, 11:02 AM

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

Thank you for the Bday wishes, T! Boulder is a nice place, awesome flat iron foothills and cool city streets.

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09-26-2023, 06:53 AM

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

your squats arent dogshit bro. anyone squatting 300+ for reps is far stronger than the average person on this planet. i feel you on the...

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09-26-2023, 06:41 AM

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

where do you board?

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09-24-2023, 03:37 PM

Cole Gorton replied to a thread Back exhaustion from work in Mark Rippetoe Q&A

Is this supposed to be low? I was listening to a podcast with powerlifting Bruce Lewis (105kg) he's a complete beast and said his was in the 200's

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09-24-2023, 11:05 AM

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

what are you leaning towards? once im doing a top set w/back offs and my reps get grindy, i would personally consider my LP done and move to...

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09-24-2023, 10:57 AM

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

9/24 LP Session 16 Squat - 340 x 5 x 3 getting a little tough. bar speed is still ok. i remember the first go around with LP in 2017, this is...

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09-24-2023, 10:52 AM

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

Oh trust me I know. It seems not too long ago my kids were rugrats, now they are all into video games...

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09-21-2023, 11:37 AM

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

9/21 LP Session 15 BW=225 Squat - 335 x 5 x 3 warmups felt like air. then working weight got a little heavy. need to stay tight in the hole...

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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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