What is PR velocity and why does it matter?

PR velocity measures how frequently you set new personal records over time - essentially your rate of strength improvement. High PR velocity means you are progressing well. Declining PR velocity is an early warning sign that you may need to change your programming, nutrition, or recovery habits before performance actually stagnates.

How does the PR Board compare estimated vs actual PRs?

Your estimated PR is derived from your best E1RM calculation across all logged sets - the highest single-rep max prediction from any working set in your history. Your actual PR is a tested or observed one-rep max. The gap between them shows how much untested strength you may have available.

Should I test my 1RM to update my PR Board?

Maximal 1RM testing is risky and fatiguing - most powerlifters test their true max only at meets or once per training cycle. Instead, update your E1RM regularly from near-maximal training sets at RPE 8.5-9.5 in rep ranges of 2-5. This gives a reliable estimated PR without the injury risk of true maximal testing.

How often should I expect to set new PRs?

Beginners can set PRs nearly every session. Intermediates set PRs roughly every 2-4 weeks. Advanced lifters may go 6-12 weeks between PRs on a single lift. The PR Board timeline view makes these stages visible so you can set realistic expectations and recognize genuine progress even when individual lifts plateau temporarily.

PR Board - All-Time Personal Records & Strength Velocity

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