Set Types Options
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Hubert Kowalski
Why?
Depending on given type, the information in the set is easy to input manually.
For example:
- in drop set I'd enter 1st set as base weight x reps, then 2nd set as lowered weight x reps at that weight and so on. Ladder sets is just different version of it where you don't drop weight but alternate number of reps.
- same for cluster sets or even straight up total number for cluster and just note the size of cluster
- RP Sets and myo reps are so similar that the difference could be just a note. Hell, cluster sets are very similar too so it could be just a note.
- paused reps are just a form of tempo variation and there's no tempo variation present in the app nor does it make sense to add it since it's variable.
All of that can IMHO fit in a note and proper setup of exercise sets.
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Pini
Hubert Kowalski You are right and I do write many things I’d like to note at the exercise notes and/or the workout notes. Of course, my suggestion here is not a must have. However, as a suggestion for an added option, I would find it useful to note the set type in the set parameters.
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Hubert Kowalski
Pini The set type in set parameters could be some indication, could be done in a sections if https://feedback.calistree.com/requests/p/name-workout-sections gets implemented... The problem I see with going with it in the app is all the user interface that would need to come with it that would need to be discoverable, easy to enter and not clutter existing interface for people who don't use fancy set types.
Louis Deveseleer
Hubert Kowalski: It's true that most of that can be put in manually, and we can use notes to add extra information, but on the other hand adding special sets as a feature would make them easier to add, and most of all it would show users who don't know about those, what they are and how they work. Many people who install the app have no idea how to workout, so it's important to guide and educate them.
With that said, those special sets are a little niche and would not benefit beginners, so I think that only a small percentage of users would benefit from that feature. And like you mentioned, it would have to be added in a way that does not add clutter or confusion. It might be feasible, but I would consider this feature lower priority, since its impact would be limited, and it could prove challenging to implement (low benefit, high cost).
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Mathis Gauthey
Louis Deveseleer
Hey there,
Just sharing a quick thought in case it sparks any ideas.
I often find myself wondering how to properly log sets when my actual performance doesn't match the plan.
For example: if I plan to do 10 pull-ups but only get 7, take a short break, and then manage 3 more, I hesitate between:
- Logging a full set of 10, which would be inaccurate since I had to pause
- Logging two sets (7 and 3), which doesn’t reflect the intent of the set and might confuse me later when reviewing or planning workouts
In practice, this turns into mental overhead—trying to remember why I have more sets logged than I actually planned.
I attached a screenshot of how Hevy handles this kind of scenario. I think their solution is nicely integrated and helps avoid ambiguity without cluttering the interface.
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Pini
Mathis Gauthey needles to say, I like the idea since it was a part of my original suggestion. 🙃 Sounds like you did a cluster set or something similar and I agree that it is not a regular set or two sets since you probably only rested 20-30 seconds.
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