Yes, deloading doesn't affect reps. Only weights and sets. More info here: http://drmuscleapp.com/news/deload.

OK guys, given your answers I'll mark this as fixed. Thx!

Hey Nick,

Another user (Ioan Normandin) reported the same issue.

I think this is related to us changing the 1RM formula. The previous formula was overestimating your 1RM. So, with the new one, it seems lower, even if it isn't. For your next workouts, this issue shouldn't come up again. Do let me know if it does, OK?

For now, you can delete your previous workout and re-enter it with +1 reps than you actually did. That way, the app won't deload you. It's not a perfect workaround, but in the grand scheme of things it won't influence your progression much.

Thanks for your sharp eye Nick.

Cheers,

Carl

Dustin, thanks for checking.

Ben and Nick, you two have been able to reproduce the issue. We've made a small change to the app and I think we've fixed the issue. The new beta version has the fix. Are you both in the beta program? If yes, can you check and tell me if you're still having the issue?

The app now always rounds up. Rounding down didn't make sense because of accidental deloads. I'm marking this as "Completed".

Hey guys,

We've just released a new version in beta. It's available on Android and in review on iOs (should clear tomorrow).

This version has 14 new workout plans as we implement phase 1 of "new exercises in rotation".

For now, the app doesn't tell you yet when to "level up" to your new workouts. That's phase 2 and we'll implement it this week. Until then, if you feel your progress has slowed down, you don't need to wait. Move up to the level 2 workouts right now and try them out. Let me know how it goes and if you're making good progress.

Cheers!

Drop weights and get the reps.

Hey Dustin!

Great question.

Actually, for your 1RM and weights progression, the app only uses your best set of the day. So, in the scenario you described, the fact that you forgot to lower the weight on your 4th set didn't change anything, from the standpoint of 1RM progression.

However, since you went back and hit "finish exercise" again, the app probably now think you did 8 sets. Have a look in your history and delete extra sets. Because if you stay with 8 sets in your history, you might get a recommendation for 8-10 sets on your next workout.

I hope that was clear. Lemme know if you'd like me to expand.

Have a great weekend,

Carl

Yeah, I fully agree. Copy and edit. It was already on the list. I'll turn it into a formal feature request here, so we can keep track.

Yeah, I fully agree. Copy and edit. It was already on the list. I'll turn it into a formal feature request here, so we can keep track.