strength training

Wilks Score Field Guide: When a 60-Kilo Squat and a 200-Kilo Squat Sit on the Same Scoreboard

By xiezixing 2026年8月25日

A 60 kg lifter deadlifting 180 kg and a 120 kg lifter pulling 300 kg can finally be compared on the same scale. This field guide walks through what the Wilks score means, how to read the output, and how to use it without fooling yourself about progress.

RPE Calculator: Why the 1-10 Scale on Your Last Set Is Harder to Read Than the Number Suggests

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RPE is the Intensity Scale Your Watch Can’t Read

By xiezixing 2026年7月11日

A 1-to-10 number on every working set is the cheapest intensity measurement in training. Here's how to read it, log it, and stack it against heart rate and Training Stress Score.

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Barbell Plate Load Calculator: Why 142.5 kg Is Harder to Load Than 145 kg

By xiezixing 2026年7月10日

Three decisions decide whether your bar matches the target — inventory, bar type, and unit conversion. Most calculators skip at least one, and the bar quietly rounds down by half a kilo.