Hey fellas,
I see big guys at the gym that keep a daily record of what they lift. I see big guys at the gym that don't worry about a journal.
SO, I was wondering what the majority of you guys do?
~MODEST
Personally, I do not keep one. I'm able to remember what I use for each excersize and find writing everything down just a pain.
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View Poll Results: Do you keep a workout journal?
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Yes, they help me keep track of what I'm lifting.
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Nope, they're a pain in the ass.
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Yes I do, but only on select lifts.
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I don't know what a workout journal is.
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01-09-2003, 02:46 PM #1"Man you're gettin' big"
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How many of you keep a workout journal?
Last edited by modestmuscle; 01-09-2003 at 05:57 PM.
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01-09-2003, 02:56 PM #2Registered User
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Hey, I definately keep a log. It's handy seeing what you have lifted and done from week to week. I can look back at september and laugh at what i use to be lifting. Its encouraging for sure.
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01-09-2003, 03:40 PM #3Registered User
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i dont use one.they really dont help me,i keep all the info in my head.
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01-09-2003, 03:41 PM #4Jesus Christ Freak
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it si hard enough to remmeber my gloves, if I want to document data I will spend more time in Chem.
God is bigger than you
Christianity isn't just a belief, it is a lifestyle.
"Whoever claims to live in him must walk as Jesus did"- 1 John 2:6
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01-09-2003, 03:41 PM #5
i use one
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01-09-2003, 03:44 PM #6Registered User
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I couldn't imagine not using one.
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01-09-2003, 03:45 PM #7Train smarter not harder
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Originally posted by w8s
I couldn't imagine not using one.Booo
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01-09-2003, 05:46 PM #8Im just a bedroom gangsta
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I use one, but it is not very detailed. I Just have the weight I am doing for each exercise.
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01-09-2003, 05:53 PM #9Registered User
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I think it was one of best things I have done for lifting. I can go back and look at the weight I was using on a lift a certain time period ago, so that helps me see if my lifting is still progressing using my current program. It's also cool to go back and look at how much I've improved in about a year
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07-02-2009, 09:10 AM #10Registered User
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I just started using one the other day.
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07-02-2009, 09:11 AM #11Banned
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Yes, I use my log book that BB.com gave me as a freebie with my last order. I might start doing an online log soon too with my new program.
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07-02-2009, 09:13 AM #12Banned
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whats up w/ all these massive bumps!
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07-02-2009, 09:14 AM #13Banned
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only just noticed that.Originally Posted by Infinitus Vox
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07-02-2009, 09:32 AM #14Registered User
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i do, it helps me keep track of when to up the weight and stuff like that...
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07-02-2009, 09:41 AM #15Registered User
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Didn't use to now I see it as a necessity.
Disregard abs, acquire mass.
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07-03-2009, 07:17 AM #16XERXES YGGDRASIL
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I do, but I don't put every detail, just important PR's
My training log:
http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread.php?t=143412923
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07-03-2009, 07:49 AM #17aesthetics brah
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I do. So I can lolz at my old lifts.
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07-03-2009, 07:58 AM #18Thank you based god
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I use one. I look into it before every workout and make sure that I increase the weight even if I have to use fractional plates. This ensures that every workout results in progression.
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07-03-2009, 09:07 AM #19Going a step further!
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Yes I do, they provide it at my gym, easy way to see your improvement and to set goals.
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07-03-2009, 09:09 AM #20Banned
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Iv got one, a sweet jurnal i bought at wall mart
i write down every set i did and every rep + weight/comments
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07-08-2009, 01:44 PM #21Registered User
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I dont keep a hard copy I just remember it in my head and I just started one on here for myself and that way if people want to comment and give advice they can. I also record what I ate for the day
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07-08-2009, 01:46 PM #22Will become a Natural Pro
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yep..i use one...best way to see if ur improving or not...its hard to remember how much weight u lift for however many reps without it
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07-08-2009, 02:02 PM #23Has invisible lats
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I sorta do. I use the workout tracker on here. I just use it to record what exercises, sets/reps, and weight I use each week. Also helps show improvement and encourages me to go harder.
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07-08-2009, 02:07 PM #24brb ultrasoundin'
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Strong bump
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07-08-2009, 02:10 PM #25Yoked
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Damn... 2003....
I dont use one... never have.
These numbers run through my mind all day long anyway so its not like im gonna forget them.
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07-09-2009, 02:33 AM #26Registered User
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Yup
link in sig
Helps me keep track on my lifts
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07-09-2009, 02:35 AM #27
waste of time imo, i know what i can lift and take each set to muscular failure
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07-09-2009, 02:46 AM #28Registered User
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my squat bench and deadlift seem to be improving in weight every two weeks so i guess i dont need it i just lift what feels good with the accessory work, but i make sure i suffer each workout so all good
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07-09-2009, 03:48 AM #29
I write down my workouts and continue to update them with weights and excersises but no journal
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05-30-2013, 11:03 PM #30Registered User
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I track with my iphone! Ha 2003 you didnt have them!
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