After each set, Peak Strength asks how hard it felt. Your rating is how Peak Strength adjusts your Weight Suggestions in real time — the more accurate your feedback, the better it can dial in the right weights for your goal.
Rating your first set
For your first set, Peak Strength suggests a weight based on your training history. Use that Weight Suggestion as your starting point. If it feels too heavy or too light before you begin, tap the weight number to adjust it manually.
Rating sets after you complete them
After finishing a set, use the difficulty slider to indicate how it actually felt. Peak Strength uses your rating to adjust the Weight Suggestion for your next set.
If you weren't able to complete all of the prescribed reps, tap the "X" on the difficulty slider to log a Did Not Complete. You'll be asked to enter how many reps you completed, and your Weight Suggestion will be adjusted accordingly.
Note: many workouts ramp weight across sets, meaning you start lighter and add weight each set. Because of this, even if you rated a set as hard, you may still be asked to add weight for the next one.
Converting from RPE or RIR
Peak Strength uses plain language to describe effort ("This set felt..."). If you're more familiar with the Rate of Perceived Exertion (RPE) scale or Reps in Reserve (RIR) scale, tap just above the difficulty slider or select "How to use" to open a conversion guide.
If you have additional questions or need further help, contact us at support@peakstrength.app.