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Logging Sets

The core of every workout — recording what you actually did for each set.

Basic set logging​

For each set, enter:

  1. Weight — The load used (prepopulated from your program's progression targets)
  2. Reps — How many reps you completed
  3. RIR or RPE (optional) — How hard the set felt. See RIR & RPE.

Tap Save Set to record it and move to the next one.

What gets prepopulated​

When you start a workout from a program, HyperIron fills in targets for each set:

  • Weight: Calculated from your progression schedule for the current week
  • Reps: Based on your rep target or rep range
  • RIR: The prescribed intensity for the current mesocycle phase

These are suggestions. Change anything that doesn't match reality — your logged values are what matter.

Logging more than the basics​

Each set can also include:

  • Resistance type — Band, machine, cable, bodyweight, etc. (defaults to weight)
  • Set type — Drop set, rest-pause, myo-rep, etc. (defaults to straight set)
  • Tempo — Rep speed in E-P-C-P format (optional)
  • Partial reps — Additional partial-ROM reps beyond your full reps
  • Failure — Whether you reached concentric failure
  • Laterality — Bilateral, left, right, or alternating
  • Equipment context — Grip, stance, attachment, machine settings
  • Notes — Free-form text for anything else

You don't need to fill in all of these. Most sets just need weight, reps, and maybe RIR.

Partial reps​

If you performed full-ROM reps plus additional partial reps, log them separately:

135 lbs × 8 full reps + 4 partial reps

Partial reps receive 50% credit in volume calculations and are excluded from 1RM estimates.

Failure​

Mark whether you took the set to concentric failure (couldn't complete another rep). This is a simple toggle on any set. Tracking failure helps with fatigue management — too many sets to failure increases recovery demands.

Unilateral exercises​

For single-limb exercises (dumbbell rows, single-leg press), log each side separately:

Set 1 (Left):  70 lbs × 10 reps
Set 1 (Right): 70 lbs × 12 reps

This enables imbalance detection and per-side progression tracking.

For alternating exercises (walking lunges, alternating curls), log as a single set with the total rep count across both sides.

Editing logged sets​

Made a mistake? Tap a logged set to edit the weight, reps, or any other field. Changes are saved immediately.

Tips​

  • Log honestly — The system works best with accurate data, even when sets don't go as planned
  • Don't skip RIR — Even a rough estimate helps HyperIron understand your effort level
  • Use notes sparingly — For things like "tweaked shoulder on set 3" that context can't capture otherwise