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Trying to make my logs more detailed without making them messy
I just throw RIR next to each set — keeps it simple and honest
Spreadsheet life bro, weight/reps/RIR, done.
If you ain’t tracking RIR, you’re guessing effort levels.
Color-coding RIR hits different when you look back at the week.
I just write 100×8 (RIR2) — clean and easy to read later.
I type quick notes in my phone between sets, takes 5 seconds
After a while you just feel RIR, but logging it still helps dial in int
Honestly, RIR tracking taught me I was way softer than I thought 😂.
Weekly RIR averages show if you’re pushing close enough before deload
Doesn’t matter how you track it — just be consistent and don’t lie to yourself