Frequently Asked Questions
Logging Lifts
What lifts should I log in PeakLift?
PeakLift is designed to track your maximal lifts for a given number of reps. Often called a “rep max”, these lifts are indicators of your current strength levels, and a useful tool for programming.
For example, if you worked up to a heavy triple on your squat and performed 5 sets at your base weight, then took several jumps up to a triple at 250lbs, the only lift you would log in PeakLift is that maximal lift at 250lbs. If you missed the last rep, it’s still a good idea to track the 2 rep max as a data point.
Can I track my whole workout in PeakLift?
No. PeakLift is designed to track your “rep max” lifts only, it is not a full workout tracker.
Can I track sets across, like a 5×5?
Nope, but this functionality may be added in the future. If this capability is important for you, please let us know at support@peaklift.app.
Can I add my own exercises and variants?
No. To enable features like comparing your lifts to strength standards, or in the future other PeakLift users, you cannot manually add exercise types or variants. If there is an exercise or variant that is missing, you can request them by emailing support@peaklift.app.
Importing and Exporting Data
How do I bulk import my data?
You can easily add your historical data to PeakLift using a CSV file. The best way to do this is by navigating to More in the app and selecting “Export Data” this will allow you to download a template file with all the necessary headers and all the supported lifts and variants.
Columns and accepted data formats
| Column | Description | Format | Examples |
|---|---|---|---|
| Date | The date the lift was performed | yyyy-mm-dd mm/dd/yyyy dd-mm-yyyy | 2024-09-14 9/14/2024 14-9-2024 9/14/24* |
| Lift Name | The name of the lift performed | See list of exercise names | Deadlift |
| Lift Variant | The variation of the lift performed, if applicable | See list of exercise names | Conventional |
| Reps | The number of reps performed | Number | 2 |
| Weight | The weight lifted | Number, decimals accepted | 150, 85.5 |
| Units | The units for the weight lifted | lbs, kg | kg |
| Bodyweight | An optional field to include your bodyweight on the day the lift was performed. | Number, decimals accepted | 180.5 |
| Bodyweight Units | The units your bodyweight is reported in | lbs, kg | lbs |
*adding a date in this format will assume the year was in the 2000’s
Accepted lift names and variants
| Lift | Variants (Optional) |
|---|---|
| Back Squat | High Bar Low Bar Box Pause Pin |
| Bench Press | Incline Decline Narrow Grip Wide Grip Pause Pin Floor |
| Chin-Up | Wide Grip Close Grip Neutral Grip Assisted |
| Clean | Pull Muscle Power No Foot Hang |
| Clean & Jerk | No Foot |
| Deadlift | Sumo Rack Pull Romanian Deficit |
| Front Squat | Pause Pin |
| Jerk | Rack Block No Foot Power Squat |
| Press | Seated Pin |
| Pull-Up | Wide Grip Close Grip Neutral Grip Assisted |
| Push Press | |
| Snatch | Pull Muscle Power No Foot Hang |