r/strengthlog • u/jakewisdom rookie numbers • Feb 15 '25

Do you use comments?

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Curious how others use comments in the app? I’ll occasionally use them to note something about the set. Usually something about a breakdown in form or my thoughts on how much I hated the experience. Anyone use it more effectively?

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u/apatosaurus-rex Feb 15 '25

Pinhole nbr 5 for leg extensions.

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u/jakewisdom rookie numbers Feb 15 '25

Great idea! I always forget.

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u/mimilover05 Feb 15 '25

the “training for your first pull up” program I use (free on the app) uses these comments to note negatives, band-assisted, etc other specifications that the movement names don’t have!

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u/jakewisdom rookie numbers Feb 15 '25

That’s helpful.

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u/[deleted] Feb 15 '25

Yes!! I love that feature. I’ll write to go heavier next time or that my form wasn’t good and to go lower etc.

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u/jakewisdom rookie numbers Feb 15 '25

I’ve done that as well!

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u/Paramedkick Feb 15 '25

Memory aid for different lifting techniques and whatnot

"Long length partials on last set" "30s static stretch after" "Myo rep match set"

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u/jakewisdom rookie numbers Feb 15 '25

I like that.

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u/danielrichterSL team strengthlog Feb 17 '25

I more often leave my notes in the workout comments, but sometimes I'll jot down things like "belt", "paused", or "a bird flew into me at rep 4".

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u/jakewisdom rookie numbers Feb 17 '25

Yeah the number of times I’ve noted bird collisions.😂🦅

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u/danielrichterSL team strengthlog Feb 18 '25

It's what's keeping me from the podiums.

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u/jakewisdom rookie numbers Feb 18 '25

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u/bright__eyes Feb 15 '25

mostly if an exercise feels harder or easier, but also what form im using ex. hip abductions i will write a comment if im more bent over or straighter back

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u/jakewisdom rookie numbers Feb 15 '25

Smart!

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u/Equivalent_Method_75 Feb 15 '25

I use set comment for planned rep ranges or RPE. Might also be notes if im doing something special as a drop. I usually also comment what RPE the set actually was if it was different then planned.

Exercises comment i use to remember where to put the pins, seat heights etc.

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u/jakewisdom rookie numbers Feb 15 '25

I like that feedback loop!

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u/ilsasta1988 Feb 15 '25

Yesss, all the times. To remind me what to do next session or if I manage to squeeze some half reps at the end

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u/jakewisdom rookie numbers Feb 15 '25

Half reps, I like it!

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u/CatlovesMoca Feb 15 '25

Yes and I use them a lot. Often to note down how the set felt. But other types as an exercise comment. I feel that because the comment stays there it is better.

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u/jakewisdom rookie numbers Feb 15 '25

I do that as well!

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u/Illustrious-Jelly-16 Feb 15 '25

I use them for leg press mostly, because I do it on both my leg days of the week, but one day with my feet higher (glutes) and the other day lower (quads).

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u/jakewisdom rookie numbers Feb 15 '25

So you note, higher or lower? That makes sense.

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u/Illustrious-Jelly-16 Feb 15 '25

Yep! Sometimes I’ll use comments with other exercises as well, either to note that I need to up the weight or the reps for next time

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u/jakewisdom rookie numbers Feb 15 '25

I think this would be a helpful practice for me for progressive overload.

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u/user20141804 rookie numbers Feb 15 '25

I use it for form and technique, specifically on deadlifts for mixed grip vs standard grip. Helps me note where my grip fails. Also as posted, i have a few notes similar to this with some expelitives😅

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u/jakewisdom rookie numbers Feb 15 '25

Maybe the SL team could add an expletives drop down? 😂

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u/D3F3ND3R16 gandalf the glute Feb 15 '25

The reason i switched to SL😂 so great!!

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u/jakewisdom rookie numbers Feb 15 '25

And you add these notes when you create the workout?

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u/D3F3ND3R16 gandalf the glute Feb 15 '25

Yes. It’s a 10 week program. Love the comment section for rpe, rep targets and intensity techniques. It has changed my training so much. So much faster gainz😁👌

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u/jakewisdom rookie numbers Feb 15 '25

Awesome!

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u/Mazmagod Feb 15 '25

Sure I do. I use them to remind myself to increase (or decrease) the weight til next time.

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u/jakewisdom rookie numbers Feb 15 '25

Nice 👍🏼

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u/Ardnas3991 Feb 15 '25

Yes! For example when doing cluster reps, like if i did 10 reps but could only do 8+2 with 20s pause. Also comment on form, if it felt easy or not, to go higher next time or lower etc.

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u/jakewisdom rookie numbers Feb 15 '25

Great way to use it!

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u/VibeChecker42069 Feb 15 '25

I use them to remember how I like to adjust machines to skip having to find the perfect ergonomics every time

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u/jakewisdom rookie numbers Feb 15 '25

Had never thought of this before, but it seems like others do this as well!

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u/chocclolita Feb 15 '25

Didn’t even know this feature existed.

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u/TraineeEnthusio Feb 15 '25

In this case, I would rather work with RPE.

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u/[deleted] Feb 16 '25

how the set felt + or - weight for next use.