ForgeLogbooks Training Lab
Evidence-backed guides on phone-free training, custom logbooks, and content that actually ranks. Every article ships with practical checklists you can apply in the gym tonight.
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Higher program compliance once athletes adopt a physical logbook.
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Training topics covered across our publishing calendar to keep lifters dialed in.
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5/3/1 logbook template
5/3/1 only compounds when you log it with precision. Use this template to capture training maxes, joker sets, and variation rules without guessing.
starting strength logbook template
Linear progression works only when every workout is documented. This guide shows exactly what to track so your novice phase lasts as long as possible.
5/3/1 workout logbook template
5/3/1's mathematical precision is its biggest logistical headache. Here's how to design a custom logbook that pre-calculates your waves, tracks your PR sets, and keeps you focused on lifting—not calculating percentages.
starting strength logbook template
Linear Progression is fragile. It relies on perfect consistency. You cannot add 5 lbs to your squat on Wednesday if you forgot what you squatted on Monday. A logbook removes your feelings from the equation and shows you the objective data that drives rapid strength gains.
ppl workout log template
PPL demands precision tracking because the program is driven by hypertrophy principles, not strength progression. You cannot simply add 5 pounds to everything and call it a win. Instead, you must track exercise sequencing, rep ranges, rest periods, RPE, and pump quality—all of which requires a specialized logbook.
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