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The SetGrip Blog
Training guides, product updates, and practical notes from the maker of the SetGrip workout tracker.
How to Track Progressive Overload in a Workout Log
Log every working set, then compare each exercise with its own past. An eight-session example shows why volume and estimated 1RM can both drop right after you add weight.
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Can Apple Watch Track Sets and Reps?
Not by itself. Apple's Workout app records time, heart rate and calories for strength training, and Apple Health has no data type for reps or sets. A set-logging app fills the gap.
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Are 1RM Calculators Accurate? What Studies Show
A useful rough estimate, not an exact number. In a 2025 study, Epley and Brzycki missed lower-body lifts by 12–16% on average, and the exercise and rep count matter too.
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SetGrip vs Hevy: An Honest Comparison From Real Use
Hevy is cheaper, runs on Android and the web, and has ready-made programs. SetGrip has no account, 1,151 exercises with video and a number pad on the Apple Watch. Based on a week of training with Hevy.
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SetGrip vs Strong: An Honest Comparison From Real Use
Same price, same free limit of 3 routines. The differences are the account, the Apple Watch setup and the size of the exercise library. Based on a week of training with Strong.
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Do You Need a Personal Trainer?
Compare a personal trainer, a workout app and training alone — including when each option helps and where its limits are.
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