How do you measure progress?

[Halo]

I'd say mirror and lift progression, but I think it's really a combo of things those two being the most prevalent. I'm old and just trying to be as fit and strong as I can possibly be. Great question II!

 

[barbellbeast]

Like bybon said, it's mirror+scale for me. On an anabolic cycle I will pull out the tape measure and bf caliper to make sure I'm doing everything to better my investment.

 

[marx]

I lift cuz I love it, following my log keeps me on point. Being muscular and so damn good looking is just a welcome by product.

 

[Body_Builder]

I log bodyweight along with weight lifted on a daily basis but I don't compare it but once every few months maybe. It only takes 1 minute out of my day so why not...

 

[acon83]

I said lift progression because that's what motivates me. When my lifts go up, I get more pumped to do more and more... I also use the mirror as an indicator. If I like what i see, and I'm happy with results in the mirror, i'm happy

 

[PillarofBalance]

I am the 1 who said bodyfat... Cause that is where I'm currently looking to make progress. I don't care much for how much weight is on the bar...

 

[craig]

Along the same lines as POB...

Only care about lift numbers right now. When cutting down bodyfat I think the mirror is the most useful. Everyday in the morning when shaving I take off my shirt and see where I'm at. I was completely unconcerned with bodyfat for about a month but now I think I'm leaning towards trimming a little.

 

[dangerouscurves]

I put other because I use them all with no particular one more than the others..they have different purposes for each in the day to day or overallgoals

 

[HisAngriness]

mirror. the scale will lie to you.
for example, my second cycle i only gained 10 lbs on the scale but my arms and neck were an inch bigger and my waist was smaller.
the tape measure is a close second

 

[Body_Builder]

Should have made the poll to where you can choose multiple...If you can on this site.

 

[Wolf]

I go for various measures of athletic progress, how quick I'm getting the routine done, how much volume I'm using at a given point in my training, recovery time.

 

[IronInsanity]

Should have made the poll to where you can choose multiple...If you can on this site.

Don't think you can. That's why I inserted the word "main" into the question, as I know there are multiple ways we all measure progress.