Barbell bench press log
Record completed reps, load and unit. State whether the load includes the bar, and keep warm-up sets separate from working sets.
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Make the weight number unambiguous
For a total-load log, count the bar plus plates on both sides. Label plates-only entries so you can distinguish them from totals.
Example: a confirmed 20 kg bar plus 10 kg of plates on each side gives 20 + 10 + 10 = 40 kg total. Use the actual bar weight; 20 kg is not a universal value.
Keep the variant with the record
Keep flat, incline, decline and close-grip bench-press records separate. A note such as “flat bench; total includes bar” preserves the context.
If the equipment or load convention changes, record when. Switching from plates-only to total load can increase the number without a heavier lift.
Read the next session against the same record
Compare the same exercise, unit and load convention first, then read the completed reps for each set. Keep unfinished rows distinct from completed work.
A record you can read later
| Exercise | Set | Load | Reps | Type | Record note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barbell Bench Press | 1 | 40 kg | 8 | Normal | Flat bench; total includes the illustrative 20 kg bar |
Start a separate worksheet
Download the Barbell Bench Press CSV starter. Only the exercise name is prefilled. Add actual completed records, kg or lb when known, and your load convention in the exercise / variation field.
This separate worksheet is not a native Flame app import. Or use the workout log; check arithmetic with the volume calculator.
Sources and metadata license
Names and equipment: Free Exercise DB with Videos, MIT License, copyright (c) 2026 Arham Wani. Logging explanations and examples: Flame.
Exercise metadata (name and equipment only) · MIT license
Complete MIT license notice
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Sources & review
Metadata identities and app behavior source-reviewed November 4, 2026. Fictional recordkeeping examples, not training prescriptions.