Field notes
Practical writing on training, recovery, and progressive overload. Most posts come with a small calculator you can use in 30 seconds.
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RIR Explained: A Practical Guide
Reps in Reserve (RIR) is how many reps you have left before failure. Learn the 0-4 scale, how it maps to RPE, and how tracking RIR can signal when a deload is coming.
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What is a deload week, and how do you know it's time?
A deload week is a planned recovery week that keeps your training compounding across months. What it is, when to schedule one, and a calculator to check if you're due.