What is Strength Gained?
Strength Gained is a measure of how much your estimated maxes have increased over time in Volt, across all movement categories. It’s a simple but powerful way to see how your training is paying off.
As you consistently log your weights, reps, and RPE in workouts, Volt uses that data to track how your strength is improving behind the scenes.Whether you’re lifting heavier, doing more reps at the same weight, or simply training more consistently, Strength Gained helps you visualize your progress in a clear and motivating way.
How is Strength Gained Calculated?
Volt calculates Strength Gained by tracking changes in your estimated 1-rep maxes (e1RMs) over time for each movement category. Every time you log weights, reps, and RPE, Volt uses that data to estimate how strong you are for that movement. If your e1RM increases the next time you perform that movement, we count it toward your Strength Gained.
To calculate progress reliably, Volt compares your e1RMs for a movement across at least two different workouts. The more consistently you log, the more accurate your Strength Gained will be.
On the chart, Volt displays a breakdown of strength gained by individual movement category, presented as a percentage. The calculation Volt uses is:
Strength Gained % = ((Sum(Latest Maxes) - Sum(First Maxes) - 1) * 100
This calculation applies to both individual categories and the All-Time Strength Gained total at the top of the chart. However, when calculating the All-Time metric, these results are weighted — not an average of individual category percentages. The weighting means categories with higher absolute weights have more influence on the All-Time number (so your BB Deadlift counts more than your DB Biceps Curl).
What Are Movement Categories?
Movement categories group exercises based on the main functional body action they train—like pushing with your lower body or pulling with your upper body. These categories help Volt organize your training and track your progress in a well-rounded, meaningful way.
Volt uses 9 total movement categories, but you'll only see 6 in the Strength Gained section. That’s because only categories focused on measurable strength improvements are included here.
Categories like Cardio, Accessory, and Mobility don’t appear because they don’t involve consistent e1RM tracking or progressive overload—the key ingredients needed to calculate Strength Gained. While they’re still important for overall fitness, they aren’t used to measure changes in strength over time.
Why Don’t I See Data Here?
Volt can only measure Strength Gained when you record estimated 1-rep maxes in Volt. This occurs when you log your weights, reps, and RPE (“How hard was that set?”) for a given movement. You must have logged a movement in at least two separate workouts to see Strength Gained.
Weights, reps, and RPE can only be logged in “Set Mode” workouts. If your training program contains only timed “Circuit Mode” workouts, you will not see Strength Gained data.
Which Movements Count Toward Strength Gained?
Only movements that meet the following criteria count toward Strength Gained:
- They are logged in Set Mode: You must record weights, reps, and RPE.
- They are performed at least twice: Volt needs multiple data points to measure progress.
- They belong to a Strength Gained movement category: Not every movement in Volt is designed to track e1RM progress—only those that are foundational to strength development in each category.
Movements performed in circuit-style or conditioning workouts won’t count toward Strength Gained because they don’t include detailed strength tracking.