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How To Track Workout Progress: A Practical Guide For Lifters
A simple guide to tracking strength, reps, consistency, and workout history so you can make better progress decisions without turning training into homework.
Updated 2026-08-02
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David Zamanian
Founder of Repigo, based in Sweden, writing practical training content from 9 years of gym experience.
🇸🇪 Sweden, 9 years of training experience
Hi, I'm David, founder of Repigo. I've trained for 9 years and I'm still curious about what makes training better. I like testing ideas in the gym, learning what works and what does not, and turning those lessons into practical advice.
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How To Track Progressive Overload In Your Workouts
A practical guide to tracking progressive overload with reps, weight, sets, consistency, and workout history without pretending every session needs a personal record.
Updated 2026-08-02
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Notes App vs Workout Tracker: When To Switch
A practical guide to when a notes app is enough for workout tracking and when structured logging starts making training easier to repeat and review.
Updated 2026-08-02
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How Many Exercises Should You Do Per Workout?
A practical guide to choosing how many exercises to include in a workout based on your goal, training split, experience level, and recovery.
Updated 2026-08-02
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Best Workout Split For Beginners: Full Body vs Upper/Lower vs Push Pull Legs
A practical comparison of full body, upper/lower, push pull legs, and upper/lower PPL for beginners choosing a workout split.
Updated 2026-08-02
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Dead Hangs: Shoulder Mobility, Posture, and What the Evidence Actually Shows
Dead hangs can improve grip strength and may help shoulder comfort and posture awareness in practice, but current research is strongest for grip-related outcomes.
Updated 2026-08-02
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Compound vs Isolation Exercises: What's The Difference?
A practical guide to compound and isolation exercises, when to use each, and how to combine them in a workout program.
Updated 2026-07-23
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How Many Sets And Reps Should You Do To Build Muscle?
A practical guide to choosing sets and reps for muscle growth, strength, conditioning, and steady progression in your workouts.
Updated 2026-07-23
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What To Look For In A Workout Log App
A practical guide to choosing a workout log app that is quick in the gym, useful after the workout, and simple enough to keep using.
Updated 2026-07-23
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Best Workout Tracker Apps For Lifters: Repigo, Strong, Hevy, Boostcamp, And More
A practical comparison of popular workout tracker apps for lifters, including Repigo, Strong, Hevy, Boostcamp, Fitbod, JEFIT, and simple notes or spreadsheets.
Updated 2026-07-23
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Home Workout Routines: How To Start Training Without Equipment
A practical guide to starting home workouts without equipment, building a simple weekly structure, and knowing when to use a ready-made plan.
Updated 2026-07-21