Training Log — Starting Strength
Training Log — Starting Strength
Living journal for athletes running Starting Strength. One page per session. Workout A and Workout B alternate. Weight is added every session until stalls.
How to Use This Log
- Before each session, check readiness.
- Log each lift with weight, sets, reps, .
- Note if progression happened (+5/+10) or if a stall occurred.
- Weekly reflection every 7 days.
- Reset log every time a reset happens.
Progression Reminders
- Squat, Bench, Press, Power Clean: +5 lbs per session
- Deadlift: +10 lbs per session
- Stall = repeat weight once, then reset 10% if stall repeats
Daily Entry Template
Date: ______________________
Workout: [ ] A [ ] B
Readiness (1-10): ______
Back Squat
Weight: ______ Sets x Reps: 3x5 RPE: ______
Press or Bench Press
Lift: [ ] Press [ ] Bench Press Weight: ______ Sets x Reps: 3x5 RPE: ______
Pull Lift
Lift: [ ] Deadlift 1x5 [ ] Power Clean 5x3 [ ] Barbell Row 3x5 Weight: ______ RPE: ______
Progression This Session
[ ] Added weight as prescribed [ ] Stalled — repeated weight [ ] Stalled — reset 10%
Notes
Weekly Reflection (Every 7 Days)
Week of: ______________________
Sessions completed: ______ / 3
1. All progressions successful this week? [ ] Yes [ ] Mostly [ ] No
2. Any stalls?
3. Sleep this week: [ ] Great [ ] Good [ ] OK [ ] Poor
4. Nutrition this week: [ ] Great [ ] Good [ ] OK [ ] Poor
5. One adjustment for next week:
Reset Log
Record each reset (10% reduction after stall) here.
| Date | Lift | Peak Weight | Reset Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
Milestone Tracking
| Milestone | Weight | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Bodyweight Squat | ||
| Bodyweight Bench | ||
| Bodyweight Deadlift | ||
| Bodyweight Press | ||
| 1.5x Bodyweight Squat | ||
| 2x Bodyweight Deadlift |
Cycle Review (Every 12 Weeks)
Cycle: ______________________
1. Starting weights (Week 1): Squat: ______ Bench: ______ Deadlift: ______ Press: ______
2. Peak weights before first reset: Squat: ______ Bench: ______ Deadlift: ______ Press: ______
3. Number of resets: ______
4. Ready for a new program? [ ] Yes — specify: ______________________ [ ] No — continue Starting Strength
Auto-Generation Rule
When 80% of blank pages are filled, new blank pages auto-generate.
Related Resources
- Starting Strength Program README