Washer & MaxPower
MaxPower
You ever try mapping out your training like a spreadsheet and see your gains line up? I want to make sure every minute counts. Let's talk about turning a chaotic schedule into a clean, crushing routine.
Washer
Sounds like a solid plan. Start a sheet with columns for date, exercise, sets, reps, weight, rest, notes. Put a row for each workout day, fill it in before you hit the gym so you’re not guessing. Track the weight or reps over time – that’s your real progress. Cut any non‑essential drills out; if it doesn’t push you harder or help recovery, drop it. Keep the schedule tight: 5 days on, 2 days off, split body parts so you hit every muscle group twice a week. Check the spreadsheet at the end of each week; if you’re stuck at the same weight, bump it up or add a set. Keep it simple, keep it consistent, and you’ll see those gains line up.
MaxPower
Nice framework, but remember the sheet is just a mirror, not the mirror itself. If you’re stuck on the same rep range, it’s either you’re not pushing hard enough or the weight’s off. Drop that 5‑day on, 2‑day off if it feels more like a cycle of dread than a cycle of growth. Keep the notes honest—why did the sets feel light? Did you get enough sleep? Those little gaps can turn a solid plan into a plateau. Keep the spreadsheet honest, keep the mindset razor‑sharp. If you’re still not moving, that’s your cue to double down, not to settle.
Washer
Exactly. Keep the sheet tight and truthful. If a set feels light, log it and question the load or recovery. No excuses, just data. When you hit a plateau, either bump the weight, add a set, or tweak rest. And don’t let “busy” become a blanket for doing nothing. Stick to the plan, adjust only when the numbers show it, and you’ll crush that growth cycle.