29d • General discussion
Training Journals
Something I in all honesty didn’t think I was going to get a benefit from was a training journal. In hindsight, there are so many benefits and long term use beyond just writing down your reps and sets.
Here are a few things I do to make the most out of my logbook-
- Use a recording of my working sets and take notes on things like form and control to refer back to in future sessions.
- Don’t just track weights and sets- things like perceived exertion (RPE) and reps in reserve (RIR) can be used to inform decisions in future weeks when attempting to intensify your lifts
- Add prompts for when you read back- e.g rest for longer or change exercise order. Maybe it could just be an opinion I.e ‘Wasn’t the best set- repeat next week but better’
Whilst these thoughts will largely be subjective they are fresh in your head straight after you finish a set, note them down and understand why you feel or think that way, put the improvements into action the next time you train.
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Training Journals
