Cole's Data Driven Strength
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Re: Cole's Work
Saturday, Feb 24th, 2024
DDS C1 - Build Block, Attack Week
Squat with Belt
365lbs x 1 @ 8
315lbs x 3 @ 6
315lbs x 3 @ 6
Total x Stress: @ 1.37,
Notes: These felt a little heavier than i would like. really focusing on execution of the movement, balance, and explosiveness. drop sets done fairly far from failure
High Bar Squat
225lbs x 6 @ 6
225lbs x 6 @ 6
Notes: really focusing on controlled, mind-muscle connection. should go up in weight next block
Tempo Bench Press
235lbs x 1 @ 6
225lbs x 4 @ 7
Push Up with Feet Up
x 12
x 12
*** Going to the Avs game tonight with some friends. Its an opportunity to bust out my new Makar jersey. Gonna get some chicken and a few beers first. I need to be very careful with beer as just one or two feels really nice but any more tends to give me anxiety and insomnia.
DDS C1 - Build Block, Attack Week
Squat with Belt
365lbs x 1 @ 8
315lbs x 3 @ 6
315lbs x 3 @ 6
Total x Stress: @ 1.37,
Notes: These felt a little heavier than i would like. really focusing on execution of the movement, balance, and explosiveness. drop sets done fairly far from failure
High Bar Squat
225lbs x 6 @ 6
225lbs x 6 @ 6
Notes: really focusing on controlled, mind-muscle connection. should go up in weight next block
Tempo Bench Press
235lbs x 1 @ 6
225lbs x 4 @ 7
Push Up with Feet Up
x 12
x 12
*** Going to the Avs game tonight with some friends. Its an opportunity to bust out my new Makar jersey. Gonna get some chicken and a few beers first. I need to be very careful with beer as just one or two feels really nice but any more tends to give me anxiety and insomnia.
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Re: Cole's Work
You and me both. The older I get, the more I dislike alcohol. I just love the taste and feel of a cold beer.cole wrote: ↑Sat Feb 24, 2024 9:15 am *** Going to the Avs game tonight with some friends. Its an opportunity to bust out my new Makar jersey. Gonna get some chicken and a few beers first. I need to be very careful with beer as just one or two feels really nice but any more tends to give me anxiety and insomnia.
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Re: Cole's Work
yeah. overall i dont like it and dont partake much. however, once in a while it seems like a good idea and then the next day i remember why its best to avoid it.
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Re: Cole's Work
Sunday, Feb 25th, 2024
DDS C1 - Build Block, Attack Week
Deadlift (conv)
405lbs x 1 @ 8
350lbs x 3 @ 6
350lbs x 3 @ 7
Total x Stress: @ 1.43,
Notes: top single moved well but i felt a little rusty on my positioning
Stiff Leg Deadlift
275lbs x 6 @ 6
275lbs x 6 @ 7
3ct Pause Bench Press
225lbs x 3 @ 7
205lbs x 5 @ 7
Inverted Rows
x 12
x 12
x 12
DDS C1 - Build Block, Attack Week
Deadlift (conv)
405lbs x 1 @ 8
350lbs x 3 @ 6
350lbs x 3 @ 7
Total x Stress: @ 1.43,
Notes: top single moved well but i felt a little rusty on my positioning
Stiff Leg Deadlift
275lbs x 6 @ 6
275lbs x 6 @ 7
3ct Pause Bench Press
225lbs x 3 @ 7
205lbs x 5 @ 7
Inverted Rows
x 12
x 12
x 12
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Re: Cole's Work
Tuesday, Feb 27th, 2024
DDS C1 - Build Block, Attack Week
2ct Pause Squat
295lbs x 3 @ 7
275lbs x 3 @ 6
275lbs x 3 @ 6
Total x Stress: @ 1.36,
Notes: Skill slot. focus was on mid foot balance, stiff extended back, and quick descent. Then keeping a tight brace in the hole for a 2 count. Then rather than relying mainly on the hip extensors for the ascent, I consciously kept the quads involved and chest going up simealtaneously as the hips. Knee extensors are my limiter
Split Squat
55lbs x 8 @ 7
55lbs x 8 @ 7
Notes: growth slot iso. mind muscle connection on quads. i dont have machines like hack squats or leg extentions so i have to use what i have.
1ct Pause Bench Press
275lbs x 1 @ 8
245lbs x 4 @ 6
245lbs x 4 @ 6
Total x Stress: @ 1.83,
Notes: primary slot. heaviest top single of the cycle so far and it was fine. I lowered the pins one hole for the arms so I have to get used to slightly more extension to unrack than usual. But I needed to lower them bc i widened my grip to index finger on notch and that was making it tough to rack after a top set. now i dont hit the pins when racking anymore.
Bench Press with Feet Up
195lbs x 6 @ 7
195lbs x 6 @ 7
195lbs x 6 @ 7
Notes: growth main slot. went up 10 pounds
***I watched the DDS webinar on squats. Tons of awesome info. Gave me some things to focus on. Also re-emphasized the value of polarized training.
DDS C1 - Build Block, Attack Week
2ct Pause Squat
295lbs x 3 @ 7
275lbs x 3 @ 6
275lbs x 3 @ 6
Total x Stress: @ 1.36,
Notes: Skill slot. focus was on mid foot balance, stiff extended back, and quick descent. Then keeping a tight brace in the hole for a 2 count. Then rather than relying mainly on the hip extensors for the ascent, I consciously kept the quads involved and chest going up simealtaneously as the hips. Knee extensors are my limiter
Split Squat
55lbs x 8 @ 7
55lbs x 8 @ 7
Notes: growth slot iso. mind muscle connection on quads. i dont have machines like hack squats or leg extentions so i have to use what i have.
1ct Pause Bench Press
275lbs x 1 @ 8
245lbs x 4 @ 6
245lbs x 4 @ 6
Total x Stress: @ 1.83,
Notes: primary slot. heaviest top single of the cycle so far and it was fine. I lowered the pins one hole for the arms so I have to get used to slightly more extension to unrack than usual. But I needed to lower them bc i widened my grip to index finger on notch and that was making it tough to rack after a top set. now i dont hit the pins when racking anymore.
Bench Press with Feet Up
195lbs x 6 @ 7
195lbs x 6 @ 7
195lbs x 6 @ 7
Notes: growth main slot. went up 10 pounds
***I watched the DDS webinar on squats. Tons of awesome info. Gave me some things to focus on. Also re-emphasized the value of polarized training.
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Re: Cole's Work
+1000
I actually go to sleep but the sleep quality sucks so I'm super tired the next day, but can't get to sleep the following night, which perpetuates the tiredness. That first buzz is nice, but both fleeting and costly...
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Re: Cole's Work
not sure if this will work bc i got it from the Infinity Home page and its for infinity programming subscribers but you can try
https://circle.data-drivenstrength.com/ ... t-training
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Re: Cole's Work
Ah, yeah, you're right. Oh well - I've not checked out any of their material and have meant to do so, so I'll head down a rabbit hole and likely come across it in doing so.cole wrote: ↑Wed Feb 28, 2024 12:43 pmnot sure if this will work bc i got it from the Infinity Home page and its for infinity programming subscribers but you can try
https://circle.data-drivenstrength.com/ ... t-training
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Re: Cole's Work
Wednesday, Feb 28th, 2024
DDS C1 - Build Block, Attack Week
2ct Pause Deadlift (conv)
325lbs x 3 @ 7
295lbs x 3 @ 6
295lbs x 3 @ 7
Total x Stress: @ 1.32,
Notes: skill slot. working on setting the low back but not in a hyper extended way that is impossible to maintain. glutes are sore from split squats which are supposed to be targeting the quads but seem to target the glutes more. makes pulling the next day uncomfortable.
Dumbbell Romanian Deadlift with Single Leg
50lbs x 8 @ 6
50lbs x 8 @ 6
Notes: growth iso slot. lots of balance practice. would prefer to use a hamstring curl machine but i gotta do the best with what i have.
Touch & Go Bench Press
250lbs x 2 @ 7
225lbs x 6 @ 6
225lbs x 6 @ 6
Total x Stress: @ 1.77,
Notes: skill slot 1. funny how these arent as strong as with a 1ct pause
Chins
x 5
x 5
x 5
***** End of the build block of cycle 1. Onto the perform block next week. I peeked ahead and there isn't too much change. Body feels pretty good, checking low back fatigue as that is always my tolerance limiter and indicator of overall fatigue. Seems fine. I have been doing 1 designated cardio day (tomorrow) but I normally go on 30 minute daily walks if weather permits. I just seem to enjoy strength training so much more than cardio, which is why I like lifting 4 days per week. E1RM's after 4 weeks are 395,300,440
DDS C1 - Build Block, Attack Week
2ct Pause Deadlift (conv)
325lbs x 3 @ 7
295lbs x 3 @ 6
295lbs x 3 @ 7
Total x Stress: @ 1.32,
Notes: skill slot. working on setting the low back but not in a hyper extended way that is impossible to maintain. glutes are sore from split squats which are supposed to be targeting the quads but seem to target the glutes more. makes pulling the next day uncomfortable.
Dumbbell Romanian Deadlift with Single Leg
50lbs x 8 @ 6
50lbs x 8 @ 6
Notes: growth iso slot. lots of balance practice. would prefer to use a hamstring curl machine but i gotta do the best with what i have.
Touch & Go Bench Press
250lbs x 2 @ 7
225lbs x 6 @ 6
225lbs x 6 @ 6
Total x Stress: @ 1.77,
Notes: skill slot 1. funny how these arent as strong as with a 1ct pause
Chins
x 5
x 5
x 5
***** End of the build block of cycle 1. Onto the perform block next week. I peeked ahead and there isn't too much change. Body feels pretty good, checking low back fatigue as that is always my tolerance limiter and indicator of overall fatigue. Seems fine. I have been doing 1 designated cardio day (tomorrow) but I normally go on 30 minute daily walks if weather permits. I just seem to enjoy strength training so much more than cardio, which is why I like lifting 4 days per week. E1RM's after 4 weeks are 395,300,440
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Re: Cole's Data Driven Strength
3/1/24
Conditioning
Treadmill / airdyne intervals - 30 minutes @ rpe 6
bodyweight: 223
waist: 41"
Conditioning
Treadmill / airdyne intervals - 30 minutes @ rpe 6
bodyweight: 223
waist: 41"
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Re: Cole's Data Driven Strength
Getting skinny Cole!
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Re: Cole's Work
I stopped drinking for a bit and found some of the NAs satisfied my desire for a cold beer at the end of the day. If you like Stella, their NA is a pretty faithful recreation. ODoul's is surprisingly good as a regular old domestic. None of the IPAs are right. You don't really realize what alcohol actually adds to the flavor and mouthfeel of beer until it's missing.DCR wrote: ↑Sat Feb 24, 2024 10:56 amYou and me both. The older I get, the more I dislike alcohol. I just love the taste and feel of a cold beer.cole wrote: ↑Sat Feb 24, 2024 9:15 am *** Going to the Avs game tonight with some friends. Its an opportunity to bust out my new Makar jersey. Gonna get some chicken and a few beers first. I need to be very careful with beer as just one or two feels really nice but any more tends to give me anxiety and insomnia.
If only they could find an NA way to deliver the burning punch of whiskey. I know there are a bunch of spirits around but I think they are just their own thing.
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Re: Cole's Data Driven Strength
Numbers are rapidly coming back! I look forward to you getting back to mid 300s and mid 400s for bench squat and squat. Then blowing those out of the water! I remember you getting the five plate deadlift too. You’ll probably get mid 500s in short order with good coaching. I should take a page out of your book lol.
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I do, quite a bit in fact - thanks for the rec!cgeorg wrote: ↑Sat Mar 02, 2024 5:54 amI stopped drinking for a bit and found some of the NAs satisfied my desire for a cold beer at the end of the day. If you like Stella, their NA is a pretty faithful recreation. ODoul's is surprisingly good as a regular old domestic. None of the IPAs are right. You don't really realize what alcohol actually adds to the flavor and mouthfeel of beer until it's missing.DCR wrote: ↑Sat Feb 24, 2024 10:56 amYou and me both. The older I get, the more I dislike alcohol. I just love the taste and feel of a cold beer.cole wrote: ↑Sat Feb 24, 2024 9:15 am *** Going to the Avs game tonight with some friends. Its an opportunity to bust out my new Makar jersey. Gonna get some chicken and a few beers first. I need to be very careful with beer as just one or two feels really nice but any more tends to give me anxiety and insomnia.
If only they could find an NA way to deliver the burning punch of whiskey. I know there are a bunch of spirits around but I think they are just their own thing.
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Re: Cole's Data Driven Strength
@cgeorg thanks for the recommendation, maybe ill give that a try!
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Re: Cole's Data Driven Strength
I did get a 495 pull once with room to spare. I dont think you need to do anything different than you are already doing. Your training has gone really well the last 5 years, especially for being a self programmerKarlM wrote: ↑Sat Mar 02, 2024 7:51 am Numbers are rapidly coming back! I look forward to you getting back to mid 300s and mid 400s for bench squat and squat. Then blowing those out of the water! I remember you getting the five plate deadlift too. You’ll probably get mid 500s in short order with good coaching. I should take a page out of your book lol.
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Re: Cole's Data Driven Strength
Sunday, Mar 3rd, 2024
DDS C1:Perform Block, Intro Week
Squat with Belt
335lbs x 1 @ 5
325lbs x 2 @ 6
Total x Stress: @ 0.51,
Notes: primary slot. top single was easy and crisp. backoff double was a little less technically efficient. Load was shifting slightly to heels. overall very light and easy.
High Bar Squat
245lbs x 6 @ 5
245lbs x 6 @ 5
Notes: growth slot main. keeping it in the quads. keeping quads forward for the majority of the ascent. exploding concentrically.
Touch & Go Bench Press
240lbs x 1 @ 4
245lbs x 2 @ 6
Total x Stress: @ 0.56,
Notes: skill slot 1. explosive. easy
Push Up with Feet Up
x 15
x 15
Notes: growth slot iso.
*** First day of the perform block. its an intro week so it almost acts as a deload. also, i am on Josh's sneak attack top single progression style so by the attack week this block i should be hitting x1@8 higher than last weeks.
DDS C1:Perform Block, Intro Week
Squat with Belt
335lbs x 1 @ 5
325lbs x 2 @ 6
Total x Stress: @ 0.51,
Notes: primary slot. top single was easy and crisp. backoff double was a little less technically efficient. Load was shifting slightly to heels. overall very light and easy.
High Bar Squat
245lbs x 6 @ 5
245lbs x 6 @ 5
Notes: growth slot main. keeping it in the quads. keeping quads forward for the majority of the ascent. exploding concentrically.
Touch & Go Bench Press
240lbs x 1 @ 4
245lbs x 2 @ 6
Total x Stress: @ 0.56,
Notes: skill slot 1. explosive. easy
Push Up with Feet Up
x 15
x 15
Notes: growth slot iso.
*** First day of the perform block. its an intro week so it almost acts as a deload. also, i am on Josh's sneak attack top single progression style so by the attack week this block i should be hitting x1@8 higher than last weeks.