GZCLP Logbook
Custom GZCLP Workout Logbook
GZCLP uses tiers (T1/T2/T3) instead of fixed sets — this logbook tracks them correctly.
Why this logbook
Built specifically for GZCLP
GZCLP is Cody Lefever's open-source beginner/intermediate program that took over r/weightroom for a reason: it gives you AMRAP sets on your main lift (T1), back-off volume work (T2), and dealer's choice assistance (T3) in a progression scheme that self-regulates. The problem? Every generic logbook is built for fixed sets-and-reps, not the tiered 5x3+ / 3x10 / 3x15+ structure GZCLP demands. You end up scribbling T1/T2/T3 labels in the margin and forgetting which percentage applies where. Our custom GZCLP logbook gives you pre-labelled tier rows, an AMRAP box on the T1 top set, and volume-tracking columns for T2 back-offs.
GZCLP-specific tracking needs: the T1 AMRAP rep count (because hitting 5+ on the final set triggers a weight jump), the T2 volume target (because missing reps triggers a reset), and T3 pump-work notes (because it's high-rep failure-based and you need to remember what you did last time). The tier structure is also where GZCLP lifters get confused — stage 1 is 5x3+/3x10/3x15+, stage 2 is 6x2+/3x8/3x15+, etc. Our template includes a stage tracker so you always know which tier progression stage you're in without cross-referencing the spreadsheet.
What you get
GZCLP-specific tracking features
T1 / T2 / T3 pre-labelled rows on every spread
AMRAP box on final T1 set (drives the weight jump)
Stage progression tracker (1 → 2 → 3 → 4)
T2 back-off volume grid (3x10, 3x8, 3x6)
T3 pump-work freeform notes section
Real lifters
What they're saying
“First week phone-free I hit a 15-pound bench PR. Turns out I was never actually pushing to failure because my focus lived on Instagram.”
Marcus, 28
Software developer • 5/3/1
“Rest timers dropped from five minutes of scrolling to focused 90-second resets. Twice the work, same session time. Plateau gone.”
Sarah, 32
Marketing lead • PPL
“Six months in ForgeLogbooks delivered more strength than my previous two years combined. The spreads keep me honest.”
Alex, 26
Teacher • Starting Strength
Free GZCLP template
Try it before you buy the full book
Grab the free single-page GZCLP log template — drop your email and we'll send it straight to your inbox.
Frequently asked
GZCLP logbook questions
Does the logbook track all four GZCLP stages?+
Yes. The stage tracker lets you step through Stage 1 (5x3+) → Stage 2 (6x2+) → Stage 3 (10x1+) → reset cycle. Each stage has its own rep scheme and the template supports all of them.
How do I know when to increase weight on a T1 lift?+
Standard GZCLP rule: if you hit 5+ reps on the final AMRAP set, add weight next session (+5 upper / +10 lower). The AMRAP box is the first thing you see on the next spread so the decision is automatic.
Can I customize T3 exercises?+
Yes — T3 is dealer's choice by design. The builder lets you swap in any exercise and the logbook leaves blank rep rows so you can work up to failure.
What about the 4-day vs 3-day GZCLP templates?+
Both are supported. Use the builder to configure 3 or 4 training days; the template rotates the SQ/BP/DL/OHP mains correctly.
Is this compatible with the GZCL method generally?+
The tier concept (T1/T2/T3) is the core of the GZCL method, so this logbook works for GZCLP, J&T 2.0, and most GZCL-derivative programs.
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