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Cole Gorton replied to a thread 5’10 183lbs (fat and low back pain) in General Q&A

i think delgadillo has mentioned this before many times....you arent going to get the asthetic benefits from strength training until you are actually...

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11-09-2024, 08:08 AM

Cole Gorton replied to a thread Third Time's a Charm in Starting Strength Training Logs

hey matt, do you like doing the top set triple followed by backoff 5's? im thinking ahead as to what im gonna do when my DL gets heavy and i cant...

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11-08-2024, 12:20 PM

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

11/8 Intensity Day Squat 390 x 5 i was nervous before this for some reason. i kept telling myself before the set to hip drive all the way up...

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11-07-2024, 07:06 PM

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

11/7 conditioning HIIT - treadmil / airdyne intervals - 30 minutes bodyweight = 227 waist = 41

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11-06-2024, 12:27 PM

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

11/6 Recovery Day Squat (-20%) 280 x 5 x 2 easy but not springy, felt lethargic. obviously still not recovered from volume day Press...

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11-05-2024, 02:58 PM

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

11/5 conditioning HIIT - treadmil / airdyne intervals - 30 minutes notes lower rpm than usual on the sprints. also major DOMs from volume...

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11-04-2024, 12:23 PM

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

11/4 Volume Day Squat 350 x 5 x 5 five min rest between sets. may need to increase that soon. all 25 reps moved fast though. low back muscles...

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11-04-2024, 12:18 PM

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

not but we have a rice cooker. ive cooked rice in an instapot before though and i dont like the results compared to rice cookers. im picky bc i eat...

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11-03-2024, 02:39 PM

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

bodyweight = 228 waist around navel = 41 blood pressure has been creeping up, my wife made me get an apt with my PCP. i need to get back to...

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11-01-2024, 10:53 AM

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

11/1 Intensity Day Squat 385 x 5 this was a good set. i was psyched up, but it went real easy and i think form was on. i could probably...

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11-01-2024, 09:11 AM

Cole Gorton replied to a thread 4-Day Old Man Texas Method in General Programming

You are not advanced and you are not old.

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11-01-2024, 09:10 AM

Cole Gorton replied to a thread danz NLP log in Starting Strength Training Logs

nice 3 wheel PR

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10-30-2024, 01:39 PM

Cole Gorton replied to a thread Meet Prep With Basic Barbell Training in Competitive Lifter Training Logs

nice lifting, as usual. very consistent.

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10-30-2024, 01:38 PM

Cole Gorton replied to a thread Paul's log - Staying strong past 50 in General Training Logs

nice birthday lifting, bro. nice to see a dude in his 50s that could take out 99% of punk 18 yr olds that think they are the shit (like i did when i...

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10-30-2024, 12:59 PM

Cole Gorton replied to a thread Third Time's a Charm in Starting Strength Training Logs

damn dude PRs are raining lately

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10-30-2024, 12:51 PM

Cole Gorton replied to a thread I think I de-trained my squat a bit, going to try and reset. in General Programming

i wish more of these strong ass people that squat 445 for reps would keep a training log here

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10-30-2024, 11:37 AM

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

10/30 Recovery Day Squat (-20%) 275 x 5 x 2 super easy. movement pattern reinformcement. hip drive. tightness Bench Press (-10%) 240 x 5...

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10-28-2024, 02:34 PM

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

10/28 Volume Day Squat 345 x 5 x 5 easy. actually the descent was harder than coming back up, believe it or not. just all the effort focusing...

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10-28-2024, 02:26 PM

Cole Gorton replied to a thread Strange incident while power cleaning in General Q&A

yes i had a dipshit once compliment me on being able to CURL such heavy weights. i was fucking power cleanining.

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10-28-2024, 02:25 PM

Cole Gorton replied to a thread Starting Strength Newbie & Test in General Q&A

pretty similar stats here fwiw the side effects of T are generally positive. any unpleasant side effects are usually temporary while your body...

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10-27-2024, 07:12 AM

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

nice to get back in the swing of things i bet. glad youre all moved, moving sucks

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10-26-2024, 09:01 AM

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

10/26 BW= 225 waist= 40 *vertical diet meals came yesterday. they look good. i had one meal last night for dinner and it taste suprisingly fresh...

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10-25-2024, 05:10 PM

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

whats the news on the shoulder?

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10-25-2024, 04:13 PM

Cole Gorton replied to a thread Brad Bienvenu's Log in Competitive Lifter Training Logs

yea when i went and did Data Driven Strength low fatigue stuff i didnt log it here but i think HLM is straight up SS so you shouldnt get any slack...

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10-25-2024, 02:10 PM

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

Thanks Bill! Im pretty much hooked on those damn gummies but youre right they dont affect productivity or judgement at all. 10mg is over the top for...

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10-25-2024, 10:47 AM

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

10/25 Intensity Day Squat 380 x 5 first rep may have been a hair too high. all other reps looked good depth wise, and speed was excellent...

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10-25-2024, 06:52 AM

Cole Gorton replied to a thread Programming a Smooth NLP | Scott Acosta in General Q&A

embarrasingly, for 6 years ive employed the strategy of full scale programming changes and overhauls when i get fatigued or stuck. maybe just maybe...

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10-24-2024, 05:41 AM

Cole Gorton replied to a thread Programming a Smooth NLP | Scott Acosta in General Q&A

damn i know i have all the books but i wish i had this article when i was on my LP. i saved it on my drive in case i ever have a lay off and need to...

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10-23-2024, 11:37 AM

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

thanks fred! 10/23 Recovery Day Squat(-20%) 275 x 5 x 2 i can objectively tell the difference in speed when i intentionally focus on hip...

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10-21-2024, 11:27 AM

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

10/21 Volume Day Squat 340 x 5 x 5 felt strong here but was super nauseus between sets. had to sit by the trash can just in case. depth was...

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