YOUR ROUTINE. YOUR RECORD.
A 5×5 workout log for iPhone
Record each set of your 5×5 routine, separate warm-ups, and keep actual repetitions when a session differs from the plan.
Use Weights to save your own 5×5 routine and record five individual set results. Keep the prescribed workout separate from what you completed, then review comparable sessions before your next workout.
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Build the routine you already follow
A 5×5 label describes five sets of five repetitions; it does not identify a complete training program. Different programs choose different exercises, schedules and progression rules. Create a saved routine with the movements from your chosen program. If it alternates A and B sessions, use those names so you can identify the correct session without rewriting the exercise list.
Keep all five results
Suppose your plan calls for five sets of five at 60 kg, but the final two sets finish at four and three repetitions. Record 5, 5, 5, 4 and 3. A single “5×5 completed” note would hide that difference. If the load also changes, put the actual weight alongside each set. The example below describes recordkeeping, not a suitable load for you.
Separate preparation from working sets
Weights documents separate warm-up and working sets. Use that distinction when entering the session so the main five sets remain understandable. A lighter preparation set should not be mistaken for a failed working set. Use a short note for a changed bar, variation or setup; the number alone cannot explain those differences.
Review, then apply your program’s rules
Compare the same lift and setup across sessions. Previous values provide context, while your program determines whether to repeat, increase or reduce a load. This page does not promise an automatic 5×5 coach or that Weights implements a particular branded program. Saved routines and logging are part of the core workflow; older history and longer chart ranges have Premium boundaries.
A record you can interpret later
Illustrative entries only. These numbers are not a training recommendation.
| Set | Weight | Actual reps |
|---|---|---|
| 1–3 | 60 kg | 5 each |
| 4 | 60 kg | 4 |
| 5 | 60 kg | 3 |
Common questions
Does Weights decide my next 5×5 load?
Use the progression rules of your chosen program. This workflow is a manual log, not a claim of automatic program progression.
Should I enter five sets if I only completed four?
Record the four completed results. Leave a note about the omitted set if it will help you interpret the session later.