Weight Property

The Weight property allows coaches and athletes to record the amount of external resistance used during an exercise. This is one of the most commonly used exercise properties in CoachMePlus and serves as the foundation for tracking strength training, workload, volume calculations, and performance progression over time.

Weight values can be entered manually, prescribed within training programs, or collected for reporting and analysis.

What Does the Weight Property Record?

The Weight property captures the amount of resistance used during an exercise.

Examples include:

• Barbell weight
• Dumbbell weight
• Kettlebell weight
• Machine resistance
• Sled load
• External load worn by the athlete
• Any custom resistance value

Units of Measurement

The Weight property supports:

• Pounds (lb)
• Kilograms (kg)

The displayed unit is determined by the athlete's selected unit preferences.

Example:

An exercise prescribed as:

225 lb

will automatically display as approximately:

102.1 kg

for athletes using metric units.

How Athletes Enter Weight

Athletes can enter weight values directly during workout completion.

Example:

These values can then be saved and analyzed throughout the platform.

How Coaches Prescribe Weight

Weight can be assigned as part of a training program.

Common examples include:

Fixed Load

Back Squat

• 3 Sets
• 5 Reps
• 225 lb

Percentage-Based Training

Back Squat

• 5 Sets
• 3 Reps
• 85% 1RM

When percentage-based programming is used, the Weight property may be automatically calculated from an athlete's stored max values.

Athlete-Selected Load

Coaches can leave the weight field open for athlete input.

This is common for:

• RPE-based training
• Autoregulated programming
• Rehabilitation exercises
• Bodybuilding programs

How Weight is Used in Reporting

The Weight property can be used throughout CoachMePlus dashboards, reports, and assessments.

Common analyses include:

Average Weight

Average load used during a specified time period.

Maximum Weight

Highest load recorded.

Total Weight Lifted

Sum of all recorded weight values.

Volume Load

Weight combined with sets and reps.

Example:

3 Sets × 5 Reps × 225 lb

Volume Load:

3,375 lb

Progression Tracking

Monitor how an athlete's lifting performance changes over time.

Example:

Common Use Cases

Strength Training

Track loads used for traditional resistance exercises.

Examples:

• Squat
• Bench Press
• Deadlift
• Overhead Press

Olympic Weightlifting

Track loads for:

• Snatch
• Clean
• Clean & Jerk
• Power Variations

Rehabilitation

Monitor progressive loading during recovery programs.

Examples:

• Leg Press
• Step-Ups
• Isometric Exercises
• Return-to-Play Progressions

Tactical and Military Training

Track loads used during:

• Ruck Marches
• Loaded Carries
• Sled Pushes
• Equipment-Based Conditioning

Weight and Other Exercise Properties

The Weight property is commonly combined with:

Together, these properties provide a complete picture of training performance and workload.

Example

A coach prescribes:

Back Squat

• 4 Sets
• 6 Reps
• 225 lb

The athlete completes:

• Set 1: 225 lb
• Set 2: 225 lb
• Set 3: 235 lb
• Set 4: 235 lb

CoachMePlus stores the completed weight values, allowing them to be used for volume calculations, strength reporting, dashboards, assessments, and long-term performance analysis.