Athlete in a deadlift starting position gripping a barbell loaded with 45 lb plates

Powerlifting

The big three need
clean numbers.

Log singles and rep work with RIR or RPE. Load the bar with the plate calculator. Run a peaking block and watch your maxes move on the progress charts.

The training stack

Run your block, hit your numbers, check the PRs.

Plan

Set up a block with accumulation and peaking phases. Use 5/3/1, a built-in program, or your own template.

Log

Record weight, reps, and effort for every set. The plate calculator tells you what goes on the bar.

Progress

Track max weights per lift, weekly volume, and strength trends. Export your history when you need raw data.

On the platform

Less math, more lifting.

Powerlifting sessions are simple on paper but messy in practice. Obsidian handles the logging details so you can focus on the bar.

01Logging

Effort-based set logging

Log weight, reps, and RIR or RPE for every set. Mark warmups separately from work sets so your data stays clean.

02Tools

Plate calculator

Enter your working weight and see which plates go on each side. Switch between lb and kg in settings.

03Progress

PR tracking

See your best weights per lift over time. Check weekly volume and bodyweight trends alongside your strength numbers.

Features

Built for competition prep.

01

Workout logging

Log each lift with weight, reps, and effort. A rest timer starts so you are recovered for the next set.

02

Plate calculator

Figure out which plates to put on each side for your working weight.

03

Progress and PRs

Track max weights, weekly volume, bodyweight trends, and cardio totals over time.

04

Programs and templates

Run block periodization like 5/3/1 or start from built-in splits like Push/Pull/Legs.

Example block

Accumulation into a peak

Build multi-week programs with different blocks. Training and rest days are built into the schedule.

01

Accumulation

Higher volume at moderate intensity. Log RIR or RPE for every working set and let volume charts track the load.

02

Peaking

Heavier singles and doubles with longer rest. The plate calculator handles bar loading between attempts.

03

Meet day

Log attempts with weight and reps. Your PR history updates automatically after the session.

FAQ

Common questions

Yes. Enter your target weight and bar weight to see which plates go on each side.