01 The numbers
Where the numbers come from.
Why does my pull-up say 121.5 kg with 40 on the belt?
Because you lifted 121.5. On a pull-up your bodyweight counts with the belt: 40 + 81.5. On a back squat only the bar counts.
Where does the estimated max come from?
Load, reps and RPE. Five reps at RPE 8 counts as seven to failure, then Epley. Without an RPE it assumes you went to failure, which gives the lower number.
Can twenty easy reps inflate it?
No. Reps to failure are capped at twelve, where Epley stops being reliable.
What if I haven't weighed in?
Logging still works. Without a weigh-in you see the added weight only. Log your weight and the curve fills in.
RPE or RIR?
Either. RPE 8 and two reps in reserve are the same set.
