Raaj
Strength Training Writer & Creator of Sleet
About Raaj
I have been lifting for 7 years and have trained over 40 people in person, mostly complete beginners. I started at 17 with no idea what I was doing and spent years learning what actually moves the needle versus what is just noise.
I built Sleet Gym Tracker because I wanted a workout app that takes progressive overload seriously rather than burying it under wellness features and paywalls. I write every article on this site from that same perspective: straight answers, grounded in evidence, from someone who has lived through the mistakes.
If you have a question or want to get in touch: [email protected]
Articles by Raaj
- Beginner 5x5 Workout: Alternative Exercises When You're StuckProgramming·
- How to Break a 5x5 PlateauPlateaus & Troubleshooting·
- How to Warm Up for a 5x5 Workout ProgramTraining Fundamentals·
- Lower Chest Workout Without a BenchTraining Fundamentals·
- 5x5 Workout Recovery: How to Recover ProperlyRecovery·
- Why You Shouldn't Overlook Lower Chest TrainingTraining Fundamentals·
- 5x5 Workout for Busy ProfessionalsProgramming·
- Lower Chest Workout: Best Exercises and TipsTraining Fundamentals·
- Madcow 5x5: The Complete Program GuideProgramming·
- 5x5 Workout Program: Complete GuideProgramming·
- How to Do Cable Crunches: Form, Muscles Worked, and Best AlternativesTraining Fundamentals·
- Is Incline Bench Press Harder Than Flat Bench? (The Full Explanation)Training Fundamentals·
- Best Gym Image Tracking App in 2026 (Progress Photos Done Right)Progress & Tracking·
- How Long Does It Take to Build Muscle? A Realistic TimelineProgress & Tracking·
- What Is Junk Volume? When More Sets Stop HelpingProgramming·
- Signs of Overtraining You Shouldn't IgnoreRecovery·
- Squat Plateau: How to Break Through and Keep Getting StrongerPlateaus & Troubleshooting·
- Bench Press Plateau: How to Break Through and Keep ProgressingPlateaus & Troubleshooting·
- Can You Build Muscle Without Tracking Workouts?Progress & Tracking·
- How to Track Gym Progress Pictures (The Complete Guide)Progress & Tracking·
- Why Tracking Workouts Builds Strength FasterProgress & Tracking·
- Progressive Overload for Bodyweight ExercisesTraining Fundamentals·
- Progressive Overload in a Calorie Deficit: What Is Realistic?Training Fundamentals·
- Progressive Overload Over 40: Build Strength SafelyTraining Fundamentals·
- Progressive Overload for Women: Practical Training GuideTraining Fundamentals·
- How to Progressive Overload the Overhead PressTraining Fundamentals·
- How to Progressive Overload the Deadlift: A Complete GuideTraining Fundamentals·
- How to Progressive Overload the Squat: A Complete GuideTraining Fundamentals·
- How to Progressive Overload the Bench Press: A Complete GuideTraining Fundamentals·
- Why You're Not Building Muscle: 10 Common MistakesPlateaus & Troubleshooting·
- Microloading for Progressive Overload: Small Plates, Big ResultsTraining Fundamentals·
- The Best Way to Track Progressive OverloadProgress & Tracking·
- When to Increase Weight: Progressive Overload Decision RulesTraining Fundamentals·
- Progressive Overload for Hypertrophy vs StrengthProgramming·
- Upper/Lower vs Push/Pull/Legs: Which Split Is Better?Programming·
- What to Look For in a Gym Tracker With an AI CoachProgress & Tracking·
- 7 Progressive Overload Mistakes That Are Killing Your GainsPlateaus & Troubleshooting·
- Progressive Overload Without Adding WeightTraining Fundamentals·
- Best Training Split for Beginners | Simple Gym Splits ExplainedProgramming·
- Periodization for Beginners: How to Plan Your Training Long TermProgramming·
- The Arnold Split: How It Works and Should You Try It?Programming·
- How to Choose the Right Workout Split for Your GoalsProgramming·
- Is the Bro Split Good or Effective? (Science-Backed Answer)Programming·
- Voice Logging for Gym Tracking: Why It Changes EverythingProgress & Tracking·
- How Fast Should You Progress in the Gym?Training Fundamentals·
- Hit a Progressive Overload Plateau? Here's What to DoPlateaus & Troubleshooting·
- How to Apply Progressive Overload to Every ExerciseProgramming·
- The Double Progression Method ExplainedProgramming·
- Workout Volume Explained: Sets, Reps, and Total LoadProgramming·
- 5 Day Workout Split: Best Programs for Intermediate and Advanced LiftersProgramming·
- Full Body Workout Plan for Beginners (3 Days a Week)Training Fundamentals·
- 4 Day Workout Split: Best Programs for Muscle GrowthProgramming·
- Best 3 Day Gym Workout Split Guide (Full Body, Upper/Lower, PPL)Programming·
- How Often Should You Work Out Each Muscle Group Per Week?Training Fundamentals·
- Push Pull Legs (PPL): The Complete Guide for Muscle and StrengthProgramming·
- How Many Sets Per Muscle Group Per Week? (Science-Backed Ranges)Programming·
- Workout Training Splits: Best 3, 4, 5 and 6 Day PlansProgramming·
- How Long to Rest Between Sets for Strength and Muscle GrowthTraining Fundamentals·
- RPE vs RIR: Which Should You Use to Track Training Effort?Training Fundamentals·
- Training to Failure: When It Helps and When It Hurts Your ProgressTraining Fundamentals·
- Deload Week: When, Why, and How to Actually Do OneRecovery·
- How to Track Progressive Overload Correctly (Not Just Add Weight)Progress & Tracking·
- Best Rep Range for Muscle Growth in 2026: The Complete GuideTraining Fundamentals·
- Beginner Gym Mistakes That Slow Down Your ProgressTraining Fundamentals·
- Progressive Overload for Beginners: A Simple GuideTraining Fundamentals·
- What is Progressive Overload? The #1 Rule of Building MuscleTraining Fundamentals·
- Progressive Overload: The Complete Guide for Muscle GrowthTraining Fundamentals·
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